2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Biggest Problem :Full Specs & Test Drive

[@jameswalsh6131]

Great review Anthony. As soon as you showed the price I thought about the Camry. That or the Sonata would be a no brainer upgrade..even the Accord. But knowing Honda they will still sell. The lack of many colors is also boring and reminds me of all the white and black Tesla's I see here so often. 86 here today and 40 last night which I do love. How are things on your side going? Only 2 weeks to go for Thanksgiving and black Friday! This year has flown by way too quickly. Hope all is well and happy Wednesday Anthony

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thank you James. They are selling them fast; so much that even with the stop sell for the hybrid, people are putting them on hold. Great vehicles but that higher price tag isn’t the best. I get tired of see black and white vehicles all the time. When I go to review I walk the dealerships 20-45 minutes trying to find other colors lol. Today was 84.5, they love the .5 instead of 85 😁 and today in the low 80s to high 70s. I am happy for the change too. Almost done with the kitchen, 3 weeks in the works and now just need the electrician to plug up the hardware. Then maybe another couple weeks to finish. Between the home improvement and how fast time going it is crazy. Happy Wednesday James

[@lionbeast178]

Honda can do whatever they want as long as people are buying it, they'll sell it. Their resale value is so crazy that a 2014 civic with low mileage is selling for $12000

[@HawkeyeRides]

That is a good point

[@ed8149]

Two major recalls already and a high price tag, yet I wanna buy it BADLY. What crazy spell is this

[@HawkeyeRides]

The Honda voodoo 😁

[@calebniederhofer6529]

Definitely is not a high price tag, In this market. A little over 30k and a fully loaded hybrid is crazy cheap.

[@calebniederhofer6529]

@@ed8149 Every manufacturer has recalls, this is not a concern. The dealer can’t sell it without the recall fixed anyways.

[@joshflem787]

My 2022 Si has 95k miles on it already. Had a steering recall and was fixed in 3 hours at no cost

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing

[@barneyboyle6933]

Those extra MPGs at higher numbers don't matter as much. You're increasing your fuel efficiency by a smaller and smaller percentage the higher the numbers go.

[@HawkeyeRides]

For me the more the better 😁

[@LynnStewart-u4z]

I bought a 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring recently. I love the car; however, the AM radio does not get good reception (static on every station). I reported the issue to the dealership. Upon checking the others new ones in their inventory, they found they all had the same problem.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@LynnStewart-u4z thanks for sharing

[@shaanmose]

AM radio? Only a serial killer uses… never mind.

[@ilhommuminov708]

@@shaanmose😂😂

[@user-si6su2bw3u]

My 2025 Civic Hybrid Sport Touring Sedan was built in late September. It is not subject to either recall (thankfully).

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@user-si6su2bw3u congrats and thanks for sharing

[@barneyboyle6933]

This is a different kind of hybrid than all the others. Instead of being a gas car that gets assistance on acceleration from a battery powered exclusively by braking it instead is basically an EV which is powered by an on-board generator that runs on gas. The engine doesn't burn gas to move the car except at higher speeds. It burns gas to power the battery which moves the car. This makes the Civic drive like an EV which is to say quickly, quietly, and smoothly.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Honda makes a good vehicle and I'm looking forward to bring more hybrids when the recall is fixed as they are not drivable due to the vehicles being able to catch fire. Which is a Con to me but at least Honda is fixing them before they sell them expect for the ones they have already sold.

[@timgt5]

The one advantage of the Civic vs the other choices is the availability of the hatchback body option, and the Civic Hatchback is pretty spacious with cargo space comparable to a subcompact CUV, and this something you do not get with the Accord, Camry or K5/Sonata hybrids. Even in its own segment only the Corolla offers a hatchback with the hybrid drivetrain and the Civic crushes in terms of performance and interior space. In terms of sedans on the bang for the buck basis I think the Camry would be the best as hybrid is the standard drivetrain and it has considerably more power than the Civic without much of hit in Hwy mileage.

[@HawkeyeRides]

You forgot about Mazda which has better performance for a Hatch and VW Golf but that aside it is a awesome vehicle but my points are more than valid because of the increasing of price. Look it up and see what I mean when it comes to value.

[@timgt5]

@@HawkeyeRides The only version of the Golf you can get is the GTI, which is a high-performance vehicle. As for Mazda3, I own a Mazda 6-great car, lots of enjoyment over the 9 years I have owned it, and your point would be valid if you were talking about the ICE only Civic or the previous 1.5T. But neither the Mazda 3 nor the VW have a hybrid, and the primary reason that people would get the Hybrid would be the fuel economy. Also, from 0-60 the Civic Hybrid is only about a 1/2 second off the Mazda 3 Turbo and obviously quicker than the NA version, nearly as quick as the GTI, so the best of both worlds' good performance and great gas mileage. So, while the upfront costs are higher the fuel economy would cover the diff in about the same amount of time as you would have the loan for it. If I were shopping this car, I would only look at the hatch, which also boasts considerably more cargo than the GTI or the Mazda3. As far as sedans go as I stated you could make a case for the Camry or the Accord Hybrid being better values.

[@barneyboyle6933]

That's not the one advantage. That's just one of several

[@Tigerex966]

Prius is a hatchback awd and plugin options better handling stock via car and driver test smaller much much better mpg proven reliable

[@barneyboyle6933]

@@Tigerex966 I doubt it has better handling, it hasn’t been out long enough to prove its reliability, and the MPG differences mean less the bigger numbers get. 5 extra MPG from 15 MPG is 33% more, but from 40 MPG it’s only 12% more

[@alengreen589]

I think that the new Civic is a very good, very big compact car, for a very good price ( USA ). Thanks 😀

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s a great vehicle and I’m happy to see the hybrid back since we lost the Insight

[@barneyboyle6933]

I *hate* the body-colored accent pieces between the headlights and grill. If I got a Civic I'd be forced to get those wrapped in black vinyl if I can't replace them outright. They totally change the look of the grill for the worse. Compare this model to the Si trim which only colors those pieces in black. The Si looks SO much better

[@HawkeyeRides]

The Si is awesome

[@MarkSlivkoff]

MPG update: I'm driven about 2500 miles so far in my new Hybrid Sport Touring. I'm at 54.1 mpg.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That’s awesome thanks for the update

[@LynnStewart-u4z]

I get about that good or better with mine too (2025).

[@MrDaveaccord]

Be advised that many new Civics are on a STOP SALE status because of the high-pressure fuel pump recall. I tried to buy a 2025 Civic Sport sedan a few weeks ago and the dealer couldn't sell me the car i wanted on the lot because of the recall. I was pretty disappointed.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That is correct Dave but you can have them hold it for you so when they are able to sell them you can pick it up

[@BrianNC81]

Is the 2025 Camry SE hybrid quieter on the highway at 75mph? Both options are about the same price.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@BrianNC81 this was better

[@BrianNC81]

@HawkeyeRides wonder if the acoustic glass in the XSE would be quieter than the civic

[@darksun3003]

How's the road noise?

[@HawkeyeRides]

It is more quite than Toyota

[@BrianNC81]

​@@HawkeyeRides is it quieter than a 2025 camry SE? (they both cost about the same)

[@HawkeyeRides]

@ this was better but I would opt the the Camry as the total value is better.

[@signpost5596]

Here in Canada the VW GTi costs about the same as the Civic Hybrid Hatchback. Hmm...one is a decently efficient performance hatchback and the other is an extremely efficient hatchback with a bit of sportiness built in. If one values both efficiency and performance these cars might be considered as competitors to each other IMHO.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@signpost5596 both are nice vehicles 👍

[@DJ.1001]

The vw will be falling apart in 60k miles and costing you 1000s in maintenance along the way. Not to mention when you go to trade them in the Honda will be worth double.

[@ksaljulimaiajuli5687]

No spare tire. Why

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@ksaljulimaiajuli5687 you can add one

[@Elevendyeleven]

Hybrid owner here: your mpg doesn't get better. It gets worse. Manufacturers lie about hybrid MPG. You have to throttle so slowly that you enrage everyone behind you and drive consistently well below the speed limit to achieve those numbers which are "possible" if thats what you want to call it. High city mpg doesn't exist. Manufacturers lie about city MPG. Do not get a hybrid if you only drive around town. You'll get some savings as a commuter, but not $10k worth.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@Elevendyeleven thanks for your input

[@GoldPeakLLC]

Wrong, I’ve had my insight for over 5 years now. I am still getting great mpg I had before when I bought it

[@moehunter]

Here. . . Ont Canada the difference between the all gas Sport & the Sport Hybrid is $1,800 but at $75.00 to fill the tank the Hybrid is a no brainer as its more then $100.00 savings per month in fuel & over 48 months it adds up! This was in comparison to the 2020 1.5L Turbo Touring ed. Civic

[@mattellis4506]

I want the black rims on the touring trim! The chrome rims are ugly in the touring!

[@HawkeyeRides]

I'm sure the dealership will change them out

[@msmarshall854]

TLDR: the Accord is a better car, for not-much-more monies. I'm not sure I agree. It's certainly better in some ways, but it's less attractive.. the forward visibility is better here as well. I'm sure there are other factors that favor the Civic as well (two-tone color options missing in the Accord for some strange reason.)

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing

[@307billy]

I recently drove a new Civic Sport sedan (non hybrid as they don't have hybrids in stock to test) and a new Accord Sport (hybrid). I liked the Accord better, just feels more substantial, comfortable, and quiet. Also the Hybrid has plenty of power on the highway. I wanted to drive an Accord 1.5 t today, but could not due to a "Stop Sale" on that model. Civic is a little more fun to drive and I like the styling better

[@mattforst6591]

Not everyone wants a large car like the accord. Man that thing is long. The civic will be quicker because it is lighter. Not everyone wants a Hyundai some people are not brand agnostic. Lastly, hatch cinches it for me. 200hp Hatch that isn't some boy racer car. Thank you Honda.

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s around 11 inches longer which isn’t that much difference or like a ruler but to each its own 👍

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

This Compared with a Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra & Hyundai Elantra

[@HawkeyeRides]

Yes but the price is closer to Camry and Sonata

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

@HawkeyeRides I Knew It Brother

[@richyme86]

Toyota and Hyundai may be cheaper but like they say you get what you pay for 😂

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@richyme86 a better warranty and saving 😂

[@richyme86]

@HawkeyeRides they need that warranty for a reason 🤣

[@HawkeyeRides]

@richyme86 I’m a non-biased reviewer so just because you love Honda doesn’t mean it’s the best and they have no problems. Just look at the awesome recalls Honda right now 😂

[@richyme86]

@HawkeyeRides well my kia runs as perfect as a Cadillac 🤣

[@HawkeyeRides]

@ they are nice vehicles

[@ricktrue8441]

Biggest problem its a Honda.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@ricktrue8441 to each its own and nothing wrong with that 👍