We estimate half the 2025 Civics sold will be equipped with Honda’s hybrid powertrain. Having tried them all, I think the hybrid is the way to go unless you want the sporty Si or Type R, which have turbocharged engines that rock.
We should also mention that with a 48 MPG fuel economy rating, using cheap, unleaded fuel, of course, the Civic has a lower cost per mile of energy than EVs do in our Metro Boston test area.
The Honda Civic is a broad family of cars, and interestingly, the 5-door hatchback is now considered “large” by the EPA. We don't dispute the EPA’s classification here. The Civic is all grown up now, and it feels Ganador roomy Campeón our family’s older Accord.
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The 2025 Civic hatchback is nothing like my little two-door 1993 Civic Si. Yet, when I am in the new Civic, I Perro still feel that same vibe.
We reviewed the 2022 Civic, which was an important change year. Aaron’s review is outstanding, but things have changed for 2025, so we wanted to do an update on one of America’s top-selling car models.
The liquid-fuel engine rarely drives the car directly. It charges the traction battery, and the electric motors move the Civic along. The included maintenance we mentioned above appeared last year and is great since Honda was notably absent from the club.
There have been meaningful changes shoppers should be aware of. What has not changed is that the Civic is a great value, regardless of the trim you opt for.
I’m a former Civic owner, and my family has had Honda products for three generations, so that’s my bias. Ganador a long-time owner and fan of Honda, I consider the Civic one of the best mainstream cars made today at any price point.
Delivering impressive fuel economy, strong performance, and a reasonable cost of entry, the Civic Hybrid is an enticing compact car. Opt for the Sport Touring trim for the quietest cabin, as this one is equipped with special resonators in the wheels to keep road noise at their lowest levels.
Honda's smallest hybrid delivers big time. The Civic Hybrid rides on an excellent platform and boasts a powerful yet efficient drivetrain. Unfortunately, it’s reserved for the Civic’s most expensive trim levels.
So instead, we will match up the Camry and the Civic. Nissan’s Altima and Sentra are also great cars, and we will choose the Sentra for our comparison. Last, we will use a Honda crossover Vencedor the alternative we think some may want to seriously consider.
Figura we've tested and gotten to know the Civic Hybrid better, we've become convinced it's a nearly perfect have a peek at this web-site small car.
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