2025 Honda Civic Hybrid

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$28,750 - $31,750
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on October 28, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Updated design language makes it look fresher than before.

Overpriced compared to the market.

Revised headlamps & bumper design.

Great fuel economy, while being adequately powerful.

No ventilated seats, even as an option.

All-new hybrid setup for the 2025 Honda Civic.

Simple trim distribution.

Confident driving dynamics and comfortable ride quality.

Specs & Features

$28,750

price

181 hp

horsepower

232 lb.-ft.

torque

TBD

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Comparative Analysis against Competition

Honda says that about 40% of their sales are projected to be hybrid powertrains in the future. And the way our world is moving, we agree on that. Moreover, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid is going to play a key role in this achievement. 

The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid might be a bit costlier than most of its competitors but over the years, Honda has mastered the method to create convenient cars that can do it all! And that’s the reason why their products top the sales chart even though they sound overpriced. 

In our opinion, if you want a no-nonsense all-rounder car, then the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid is the best car you can buy, it’s even better than the Toyota Corolla Hybrid in almost every possible aspect of comparison. 

Engine and Performance

In terms of powertrain, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid uses the same setup as the Accord Hybrid Or the CR-V Hybrid. That means, it has got a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine mated with two electric motors and a single-speed transmission. 

The ICE engine in itself, generates 181 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque, but the whole setup makes 200 horsepower in total. If you’re wondering, yes, this makes it the most powerful Honda Civic(Except Type-R Civics obviously) to date!

Now, coming to the drive experience, we’d say it’s very similar to the Accord and CR-V’s hybrid versions, but a bit more enjoyable as well. Apart from the fact that the drive is very silent yet responsive, the Civic feels quite enjoyable as it comes with significantly less weight than its larger siblings. 

Overall, the 2025 Honda Civic feels very solid and confident in terms of driving. Honda says, they’ve worked on the body-rigidity, and it’s visible in the dynamics. 

2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Fuel Efficiency

   

City

Highway

Combined

50

47

49

However, if you want just a pleasant ride, then the ECON mode is the perfect way to drive the Civic Hybrid. It’s super-silent and comfortable, but the torque is always there whenever you need it! Hence it doesn’t feel sluggish like most other cars in ECO mode. 

Honda says, they’ve also worked on the suspension setups, including the upper suspension mounts, and the dampers, which are much needed for a heavier car and it has also affected the handling on a positive note. 

Interior

To be very honest with you, the interior is pretty much of the same structure as we’ve seen in other Civic models, or even Honda models for that matter. Honda has been using the same interior layout for all of its mass-market cars, and while the interior design is good in general, it doesn’t feel exclusive. 

However, unless you have multiple new Hondas or a reviewer like us who drives multiple cars from time to time, it won’t probably be an issue. 

Coming to the elements, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid sedan gets a big 9-inch touchscreen display mated with a 12-speaker Bose sound system. You also get Google built-in, so you can use a lot of features without even connecting the phone. 

Talking about connections, the 2025 Civic Hybrid gets Wireless Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay. 

Now, onto the display, the User Interface is very easy to navigate through and it’s very responsive. But what kind of didn’t shine as much, was the resolution of the backup camera, Honda could’ve easily updated it this time. 

When it comes to comfort and convenience, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid is a solid competitor in the segment. Other than its smooth ride quality, it has got the perfect set of seats, and even on a long ride, you won’t feel that uncomfortable. 

The Civic Hybrid comes with features like powered seats at the front, Dual-Zone climate control, a powered moonroof, and many more which makes it up-to-date with its competitors. In my personal opinion, the whole cabin is also more useable than the likes of Elantra or the Toyota Corolla. 

However, the only complaint I have is that Honda is still not offering the ventilated seats, the lack of which can be a dealbreaker for many. Rest, everything inside the Civic Hybrid feels better than most of its direct competitors. 

Exterior

The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid gets a newer front end, and you can call it a mild facelift as well. A better front end, makes it look fresher than before, with a slightly changed headlamp design. The headlamp housing also gets an additional design element to make it look even more aggressive. 

Both the front and rear bumper have also received slight updates, including the front air vents and radiator vent designs. 

Other than these, there are barely any updates for the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid in terms of exterior. Moreover, we’ve been a fan of the Honda Civic’s new design language, and it looks simpler yet bold on the road. 

On the sides, you have two different types of alloy wheels according to the trim you choose. The two available trim levels. The entry-level trim gets a set of 18” gloss black alloy wheels while the upper trim comes with a bit more enhanced set of wheels of the same size. 

Final Verdict

To be very honest with you, we think, if you’re getting a Civic, get one of these 2025 Civic Hybrids. Unless you’re into enthusiastic driving, the Civic Hybrid is the most sensible entry-level car on the market right now. 

The regular Civic does what it is supposed to do, the Civic Si is also perfect for reliable fun. However, the efficiency and smoothness of the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid are unmatched by any of its siblings. So, if you want a Civic for its convenience, look no further than the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid lineup!

Buying Advice

The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan comes in a total of two trim levels, the Sport Hybrid and the Sport Touring Hybrid. The Sport Hybrid costs a base MSRP of $28,750 while the Sport Touring Hybrid will cost you $31,750 before you add on the taxes and bills. 

It is a bit pricey for sure, and for that reason, we will suggest you get the Sport Touring Hybrid and avoid the base trim, i.e., the Sport Hybrid. Since it’s about $3,000 costlier, it can sound a bit too much but trust me, it packs the best features that’ll make your ownership way better. Plus, the resale of the top-end model is going to stay very consistent over the period of time, just because of the overall packaging. 

It’s future-ready, and it’s significantly more convenient than the base one. Here’s a glance at the feature distribution of the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan’s trim levels- 

Trim

Price

Features

Sport Hybrid

$28,750

  • Heated Power Side Mirrors

  • LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off

  • Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System

Sport Touring Hybrid

$31,750

  • Rear Cross Traffic Monitor

  • Driver Seat 8-Way Power Adjustment

  • Bose Premium Sound System with 12 Speakers

Trim Wise Pricing Breakdown

ModelInvoice PriceMSRP
Sport-$28,750
Sport Touring-$31,750

Overview

The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid starts at $28,750, and it's worth every penny! 

Honda has been creating wonders with their lineup recently. The new Accord, CR-V, HR-V, and even the 11th generation Civic, everything seemed to fall in the right direction, even after being slightly overpriced compared to the market. 

That says a lot about their products! 

In June 2024, Honda released the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid with a new powertrain, alongside a much-needed mid-life update! 

This new Civic Hybrid has 200 horsepower under the hood while competitors like the Corolla Hybrid & the Elantra Hybrid hover under the 150-hp mark. Hence, the 2025 Civic Hybrid has an upper hand to justify the higher price, and that too on paper alone! 

Now, keep reading to know how it surpasses its competition in real life!

Trims

    Sport
    $28,750 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 181 hp hp
    • Torque: 232 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: TBD sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 49 mpg
    Sport Touring
    $31,750 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: TBD hp
    • Torque: TBD
    • 0-60 mph: TBD sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -

2025 Honda Civic Hybrid vs competitor's MPG

    Car Name
    MPG City
    MPG Highway
    MPG Combined
    Source
    50 mpg47 mpg49 mpg -

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