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Pa ge 2 T hu rs da y, M ar ch 1 2, 2 01 5 - T he IF P - H al to n H ill s - W he el s - w w w .th ei fp .c a *No purchase necessary. Closes February 28, 2015 (10 p.m. ET). Open to Ontario residents (18+). Enter when you purchase, lease or finance a new and unused 2015 Honda Civic from an Ontario Honda Dealer from January 3 to February 28, 2015. One prize available consisting of a cheque in the amount of the selling price (inclusive of applicable fees and taxes) of the eligible vehicle minus $17. Example: if a winner purchased, leased or financed a 2015 Civic DX Sedan 5MT [model FB2E2FEX], then his/her Prize will consist of a cheque payable in the amount of $19,555.78 (calculated as $15,750 MSRP, $1,495 freight and PDI, plus applicable EHF tires [$28.45], EHF filters [$1.55], A/C levy [$100 except Civic DX], OMVIC fee [$5], PPSA lien registration fee [$40], lien registering agent's fee [$5.65], and taxes [$2,247.13]) minus $17. Skill-testing question required. Odds depend on number of eligible entries. Full rules (including no purchase entry details) at HondaOntario.com. �Limited time weekly lease offers available through Honda Financial Services Inc. (HFS), to qualified retail customers on approved credit. Weekly payment includes freight and PDI (ranges from $1,495 to $1,695 depending on model), EHF tires ($28.45), EHF filters (ranges from $1.00 to $1.55 depending on model), A/C levy ($100 except Civic DX & Fit DX models), and OMVIC fee ($5). Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. Representative weekly lease example: 2015 Civic DX Sedan // 2015 CR-V LX 2WD // 2015 Fit DX 6MT on a 60 month term with 260 weekly payments at 0.99% // 1.99% // 2.99% lease APR. Weekly payment is $41.92 // $69.90 // $39.98 with $0 down or equivalent trade-in and $350 // $400 // $1,050 total lease incentive included. Down payments, $0 security deposit and first weekly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $10,898.75 // $18,173.41 // $10,393.90. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. PPSA lien registration fee of $45.93 and lien registering agent's fee of $5.65, due at time of delivery are not included. For all offers: license, insurance, other taxes (including HST) and excess wear and tear are extra. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. Offers only valid for Ontario residents at Ontario Honda Dealers. Dealer may lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. See your Ontario Honda Dealer or visit HondaOntario.com for full details. ��Based on Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) data reflecting sales between 1997 and December 2014. LEASE PAYMENTS INCLUDE FREIGHT AND PDI HondaOntario.com Ontario Honda Dealers EVEN T WIN YOUR CIVIC* YOU COULD FOR ONLY $17! LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS�. EXCLUDES LICENSE AND HST. $42 WEEKLYAT 0.99%APR 2015 CIVIC DX $0DOWNPAYMENT/OAC $0SECURITYDEPOSIT $40 WEEKLYAT 2.99% LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS�. EXCLUDES LICENSE AND HST. APR ALL-NEW 2015 FIT DX $0DOWNPAYMENT/OAC $0SECURITYDEPOSIT $70 WEEKLYAT 1.99% LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS�. EXCLUDES LICENSE AND HST. APR NEW 2015 CR-V LX 0 OAC/ 0 17 YEARS INAROWCIVIC IS CANADA'S BEST-SELLING CAR! omc.arioaOntHond Ontario Honda Dealers MODEL RM3H3FES MODEL GK5G3FE MODEL FB2E2FEX �� $0DOWNPAYMENT/OAC $0SECURITYDEPOSIT CELEBRATING17 YEARSWITH A CHANCE TO PAY*ONLY $17 FOR YOUR CIVIC WHEN YOU LEASE OR PURCHASE A 2015 CIVIC BEFORE FEBRUARY 28TH base is 81 mm longer, and overall length increases by 150 mm. That may not sound like much, but has allowed engineers to carve out 60 per cent more cargo space with 971 litres behind the 60/40 rear seats versus 612 for the liftback. Drop the fold-flat second row and this expands to 1,905 litres - which is comparable with many SUVs and crossovers. And there's the added versatility of a front passenger seat that folds flat (for long items like step ladders) and a sliding second row for flexibility in carrying passengers and cargo. Better yet, the Vee isn't dogged by Prius's wool-socks-and-sandals styling, adopting instead the look of a more conventional hatchback or wagon. It also gets a new front bumper and grille, along with available integrated fog lights and LED projector headlights. Prius v rolls on standard 16-inch alloys, or 17-inch in higher trim. As you'd expect in any hybrid, careful attention is paid to aerodynamics. Prius v has a 0.29 coefficient of drag, thanks to its slippery shape and smooth sheet metal, along with wheels and wheel covers that are designed with airflow in mind. All of this contributes to a rated fuel econ- omy of 5.4/5.8/5.6 L/100km (city/hwy/ comb), which although slightly higher than the liftback, is stellar for a vehicle this roomy. My own result, a combined 6.4L/100km, was pretty good considering the minus 30C windchill and snowy roads much of the week. The Prius v uses Toyota's hybrid synergy drive, which consists of a 1.8-litre Atkinson- cycle four cylinder with electric motor. It's the same powertrain as Prius liftback, although vehicle curb weight is about 125 kg more. This system produces a net 134 hp and can run on gas-only, battery-only or a com- bination of both. The engine is mated to a CVT, which smoothes the power delivery, but makes a little noise under hard accelera- tion. It seems more noticeable in Power mode, and although some journalists say it's buzzy, I also detect an exhaust note and am not bothered a bit. These four driving modes: Normal, Power, Eco and EV do change the personality of the car, which (no surprise) is never high- strung or aggressive. Power mode provides a quicker throttle response and enhances mid-range power, but believe me it's no neck-snapper. Eco dials this down, along with adjusting climate con- trol to maximize fuel economy. It's sluggish in the cut and thrust of city traffic, and I prefer to leave it in Normal for a balance of both. Prius will operate on battery-only EV mode for about 1.6 km at low speeds, but prod the pedal even slightly and the gasoline engine kicks in. It's great for sneaking in and out of your driveway late at night, but EV is more a novelty than in a plug-in where you'd get a range of 15-20 km or more. The interior of my top-drawer Prius v in Technology trim ($33,995) outshone my sec- ond-from-top Prius liftback, with more soft touch, higher-quality accents and a pan- oramic sunroof that really brightens its spa- cious interior. The package also includes driver aids like lane departure alert, dynamic radar cruise control, and a pre-collision system that anticipates a frontal crash and then warns the driver. It will also take action if needed by applying brakes and tightening seatbelts. Back seat passengers enjoy plenty of head and legroom in all three positions, but shoul- der room is best for two. Still, when you con- sider the generous cargo hold, Prius v becomes an alternative to the compact SUV or crossover. It may lack AWD, but delivers better fuel economy than the thriftiest of these. This vehicle may not score top marks for style, handling or performance, but that's not a shocker. What truly resonates with Prius buyers is its utility and stellar fuel economy, all wrapped in a family-friendly package. WHAT'S BEST: Prius liftback - stellar fuel economy Prius v - same, despite its generous size What's Worst: Prius liftback - unconventional styling Prius v - high starting MSRP, but not much more than smaller liftback WHAT'S INTERESTING: Prius liftback - floating console puts all controls within easy reach (and looks cool) Prius v - cavernous cargo hold despite compact footprint Toyota Prius Liftback 2015 at a glance: BODY STYLE: five-door hybrid liftback DRIVE METHOD: front-engine, front- wheel-drive ENGINE: DOHC 1.8-litre, 16-valve four- cylinder with electric motor (134 net system hp) FUEL ECONOMY: 4.6/4.9/4.7 L/100 km (city/hwy/comb) CARGO: 612 litres behind rear seats PRICE: base $26,205; moonroof upgrade package $29,450; touring package as tested $31,190; technology package $34,290 WHEELS Continued from page 1 Prius v filled with a lot of new sleek goodies