2025 Honda Civic Hybrid - Living With The 50 MPG City Commuter

This week I drove like grandpa to achieve 50 MPG greatness in the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid!
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[@wonderboy1998]

Urban and sport are overused.... the car is just grey. Soon they will start adding more to the color.. "urban forecast raining foggy potholes grey"

[@Simon-kz4dv]

Simplfy it, I like the "pothole grey", sounds fancy.

[@SIIKAP1]

So you want them to just call it grey? Also what other companies uses the word urban in their colors?

[@georgefernandez5362]

Its grey with gold flakes , super noticeable in the sun or up close , way different then normal grey

[@OmarZ77]

If you saw it alongside the metallic grey, you’d see it’s different. Urban is a fitting name to the shade imo.

[@wonderboy1998]

@@Simon-kz4dv Let me trade mark ...Pothole grey

[@jaydenchetram5316]

I told myself I’d drive my 2017 EX-L into the ground, now I’m reconsidering trading in 😭

[@shaananwalsh7513]

They need to fix the si. Lame that it has the same hp as this.

[@zuhayrali4202]

@@shaananwalsh7513And less torque! At minimum they should’ve increased horsepower to somewhat match the Elantra N and still have higher power relative to the Civic range.

[@okokok1624]

@@shaananwalsh7513si is as fast as a 2025 base Camry now

[@OverlandOrange]

NOT only did that guy pull out in front of you, he blew the red light.

[@TheRage0180]

I would have laid my horn, lol.

[@b_sherman]

when you do the keyless entry and the back door didn't open, you have to change a setting on the dash or in the info screen to make it unlock all doors or just the driver door.

[@airblizzard]

Yep, did this on mine since my friends/family are always pulling at the door handles to be let in.

[@mrow3417]

lol if you recorded this on a sunday, they let folks park in the right lanes for church all around downtown AA

[@altiguy01]

I have about 26k now on my 2023 sport touring hatch 6mt. These new civics are such competent and fun to drive vehicles, no matter the trim. Aside from a few random interior rattles and replaced drivers seatbelt that would no longer retract, it's been flawless. Averaging 34 MPG for the life of the vehicle so even non-hybrid these things sip fuel.

[@MichaelThP]

Glad Im not the only one with the drivers seatbelt retraction issue!

[@altiguy01]

@@MichaelThP I had it replaced under warranty a couple months ago and the replacement is already doing it again 🤦‍♂️

[@forceuser609]

The ridiculous amount of rattles made me return my 2023

[@wyattb8217]

I love my 24 Si, same thing with the occasional panel rattle but I've been averaging about 35-36 MPG throughout its lifetime.

[@cool-fo4gr]

50 mpg is Insane!

[@General_M]

But weak for a hybrid though tbh. My Ioniq Hybrid gets into the mid 60s without much effort. Sure it doesn’t have 200 horsepower, but it’s not like I don’t have enough power.

[@AL-cf5kp]

@@General_M Agreed. My 2013 Prius can easily achieve 50mpg. Yeah, it doesn't have as much power as this Civic and it's definitely not as sporty but this type of mileage is nothing new for a hybrid.

[@dirkcurritzki9585]

Plus hatchbaxk design, great handling and 200hp🎉🎉🎉.

[@Jumalten001]

My 2016 Prius hits 50mpg all the time in the city, its not that impressive in 2024.

[@superbros1690]

the new highlander hybrids get like 38mpg

[@Danevils]

Do you really need to manually select a more intense option for regen braking* in ECO mode in order to use it?! AFAIK... Hondas will engage regen braking automatically when you press your brake pedal, and unless you put a reasonable force in it (or the car is about to stop) the calipers won't engage!

[@tonymcflattie2450]

10/10, Honda has blended brake pedal. Very smart

[@JustRiceLeague]

I've noticed with my HRV that with the radar cruise control, the car would either slam on the gas at 100% to get back up to speed or break really hard when coming up behind someone. Not really an enjoyable experience.

[@TechMaster2133]

Same in the 22 civic, it is quite agressive, supposedly fixed with more tuning in the 24-25 model years

[@zuhayrali4202]

@@TechMaster2133If it’s just programming, it would be nice if they could retroactively update previous model years that have the same Honda Sensing technology.

[@l8niteasmr374]

In my Subaru it allows you to adjust its aggressiveness with stopping and accelerating.. maybe Honda has something similar

[@asmcardetailing]

My late Honda Fit was also uncomfortable on long trips with its lack of lumbar support, until I stuffed an air bladder into the seat back and connected it to a blood pressure pump. BOOM!..ghetto lumbar support!

[@Ziakel]

17:32 While it is a Civic. You can ask for a 360 cam and rear airvent. It's almost $32k for the top trim Sport Touring. Hyundai/Kia group has 360 cam on their Elantra and K4. Honda and other Japanese automakers needs to offer more value for their car in terms of tech. We know that mechanical reliability is top notch with Honda and Toyota. They need to stop riding on their established reputation and innovate on the tech front. I'm speaking from 20yr of owning Honda, Acura, Toyota, and Lexus.

[@TheUnreadableUser]

Okay, now that you have driven both the Civic and the Elantra hybrids, which one do you prefer? Keeping pricing, features and everything into account. It's hard to beat the Civic but some features of the Elantra are really nice to have and honestly I'd like your opinion as a journalist

[@aspecreviews]

13:06 it's HEAVILY iSoC (indicated state-of-charge) and power demand based. When the engine kicked in at 11 mph, you were at 30% iSoC and the power-meter was at %5 and going up. At 50% iSoC and above, the engine-on threshold is 12.5% power (on the gauge.) It linearly drops to 0 power below ~50% iSoC, reaching 0 at 20-25% iSoC. 14:10 shows this behavior. 40% iSoC, power-meter at about 10-11% before the ICE lights.

[@robertMSP19]

17 inch RPF1's (15 pounds) would be perfect for this car, it would be a 15 pound reduction in unsprung weight which will help acceleration, braking, feel, and suspension efficiency.

[@samh15]

16:09 I went to UMich and I hated being in the right lane on Washtenaw Ave. It's always scary!

[@BrianNC81]

Which is quieter on the highway? This car or the new Camry SE?

[@superbros1690]

Camry, I have civic, these are loud cheap cars.

[@garrettsmith2657]

The Camry and the Civic aren't a direct competitors. Compared to a Corolla, the road noise is very similar. If we're talking about the Camry, the Accord would be a better comparison.

[@BrianNC81]

@@garrettsmith2657 I was looking at price, 2025 SE Camry about the same price as the civic sport touring hybrid.

[@SIIKAP1]

@@superbros1690you have “A” civic, but you don’t have the 2025 hybrid touring, which adds sound deadening and active noise cancellation, making it more quiet than the regular civics. So without test in each car, we don’t know the answer. Could be the camry, but still…

[@That_Honda_guy]

You should do more videos of your cobalt ss.

[@boolji]

17:29 Hyundai Elantra: Hold my beer

[@HobokenEscapee]

I wonder who thought low profile rims and no spare tire was a good idea. I hope some enterprising YTers solve the no spare issue and post their solution.

[@pi.actual]

You can buy a spare, the space is still there. If they included it the cost would be added to the sticker, they aren't gonna give you one for free.

[@Adam-jr5bl]

Great daily commuter

[@prabhakarkotipalli-qe8ep]

Which is more fun.. camry se or civic hybrid?

[@SIIKAP1]

Definitely civic

[@Ty420]

This is incredible. I hope this makes acura make the integra better. Like maybe offering a 10-speed instead of a junk cvt. And making the type s even better. Or even imagine if they put a detunes civic Si engine in an integra and added the 10-speed. So it’s like a 10th gen accord in a smaller more agile package 🤯. There’s no reason they shouldn’t do that. But they won’t.

[@taco111taco]

It isn't a cvt, it is just marketed as such since the operation sounds like one. That is the only similarity. The hybrids use, as stated in the video, a direct drive transmission coupled with an electric motor. Up to about 62mph, the electric motor moves the wheels while the gas engine turns a generator providing electricity for the electric motor. Over that speed, the gas engine gets coupled to the direct drive at a different ratio via clutch to drive the wheels alongside the electric motor. This system is super simple in its operation and should be one of the more reliable drivetrain options on the market alongside the Toyota hybrid options. As long as the electric motor and generator hold up that is.

[@Ty420]

@@taco111taco I understand. I still wish it had a regular automatic

[@aspecreviews]

​@@taco111tacobrushless motors are indestructible. They will easily last the life of the car, there are 25-year-old Priuses out there with 300K miles that are still on their original transmissions.

[@Blank00]

The most logical thing to do with the Integra is to give it the same hybrid powertrain

[@theredsalmon612]

10speed isn’t much better than a CVT

[@luisramirez-or5vg]

I've been trying to find a Hatchback Sport Touring Hybrid that's in white or black or purple but it's pretty tough in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, it's a real shame that the Bose Sound System is only in the highest trim level only

[@marcinmerrimack1726]

Considered the new Accord, but I prefer a smaller size sedan. My question is how much of an NVH hit I’m going to take even if I drop the rims/tires down to 16”. Will I likely be satisfied with it for highway cruising relative to the Accord?

[@mrpips000]

If you were looking to get a second vehicle for doing road trips would you get something like the Civic/Camry/Sonata or something like a G70/CT5/S5/CLA? No daily commute, just something for the weekends.

[@Blank00]

If you want bigger screens, then you should be careful what you wish for, because brands like Subaru and Lexus has granted that wish at the expense of physical buttons, which translates to worse ergonomics

[@dirkclarke2372]

I'm shopping right now to replace my 2007 Honda civic si v-tech. Based on what I keep seeing, I'm grabbing the 6 speed manual si. Some people say it's "inconvenient" to operate a manual tranny, but from what I see my opinion is that it's far less inconvenient than fiddling with countless unnecessary frills that only distract you from driving the car. Which, of course, is the main reason you bought the product in the first place. Point A to point B shouldn't require the same attention and tech know how as a personal jet.

[@arjaycrystal9123]

An AWD option in the future would be nice for people who lives in a snowy place.

[@prthunderr]

Just got mine last month and I am really enjoying it! 1k miles down and many more to go. Definitely recommend it. My average mpg is around 46mpg which is insane!

[@vannessagames3475]

I have this car, does anyone else have an issue when you put it in park and let the brake go the car rolls alot?

[@nicktune1219]

glad they fixed the ground clearance issue on the 11th gen. my 10th gen scrapes the front bumper literally everywhere, including most parking spaces with the little concrete barriers. cant pull out of a lot of gas stations without going super slow.

[@Eggroll-ei6yp]

got my 2020 honda accord and the only thing i can say abt it is that i was dissapointed that the speed guage was only in kph other than that it has been amazing. Sport mode goes crazy boost guage is satisfying and amazing top teir sound stystem.

[@andrefrbk]

I keep updating caredge. Nothing in my city yet. I need this car right now!!!!!!!!!!

[@ed8149]

umm I wonder how the mpg will be affected when blasting the heating on canadian winters

[@nicholascherry8804]

brother put your seatbelt on before you start it and it won't play the annoying safety chime on startup

[@tonymcflattie2450]

The regen is also done by brake pedal. So either use paddles or use brakes, either will put energy back in

[@BoldBrandFlakes]

21:28, you can change the settings to open all doors when you use keyless entry. The default option is only front doors.

[@bg1379]

The cooled seats on the Elantra Limited are pretty appealing...

[@Itskarue]

I drive an RS5, the v8 one. Once it's paid off I am getting one of these as my daily (the hatchback). Just a solid daily that you don't have to think about and it still a little fun. Honda really did it with the hybrid. Good stuff

[@johnhenry9271]

I was watching saw you past the rock by Hill and was like oh snap, we are in the same town.

[@SauloMogi]

honda nailed it, it has some flaws like cost cutting but still the greatest car to buy today

[@JoshuaPlays99]

21:18 It will actually unlock all the doors if you change that setting in the menu.

[@80srockerable]

Nice to not see a seam in the armrest. Makes no sense to rest arm on a stitch.

[@riotousomen1773]

where is this? is it in the bay? can I test drive the civic? lol

[@twolee7110]

that's like 5 times the mpg of my truck

[@Coicker12]

I thought it was EV until 45 mph

[@fijiangel801]

Fuck the system free Honda

[@Chad_0023]

One of the best car brands ever 😎

[@djplonghead5403]

235 Tires are wide for a civic.

[@williamclarke2020]

Why would you upgrade to an Accord? For a couple of extra dooddads it's a negligible option. It would be nice if you could spec it out with option groups vis a vis rear vents,hvac,ubc, etc. IMO, the Civic is better looking than the Accord. An integrated infotainment with higher resolution would be nice.It looks cheap and tacked on as is. Question...would a manual shifter work in a hybrid?

[@zuhayrali4202]

Primarily I would assume it’s because the Accord is a more premium sedan. Although with how big the Civic is getting it almost seems negligible for a lot of families.

[@tonymcflattie2450]

Hell yeah, so some hard pulls

[@sayurasem]

When buying a car, do you guys wait for the facelift refresh models? It seems like car companies always shorted the first half generation with accessories.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Honestly I'd try to find the previous version in a maxed out touring or something that's still cheaper than the new refresh......

[@Ok_Mountain_8698]

It's a cool car but the manual transmission is way way cooler and it's a shame they dropped it this year for the hybrid. I'm happy at least the Si and Type R still offer the manual. Save the manuals!

[@JGS713]

Amen

[@sl-bo4lb]

Looks like a college town you're driving thru. What University is it?

[@KarthikVishwamitra]

I believe it's Ann Arbor, Michigan.

[@CarJedi66]

What song did u play

[@Fadic4]

Air vents in the rear are not a luxury feature on a near $35k car, they offer them in other markets, this is just cost cutting from Honda.

[@pi.actual]

They are targeting a certain sticker price. They know exactly what it costs them to produce the car and they delete specific features to meet that goal. They get the air vents in Europe but look at their price, they don't give them away for free.

[@albondar]

Why do you say it’s not eCVT but direct drive ? It’s actually just both -- it has two gears low and high. The low gear is carried out by AC motor (eCVT) while high hear is the usual overdrive 6th gear via clutch.

[@pi.actual]

There is a youtube channel called WeberAuto. The guy takes one completely apart on a bench and explains exactly how it all works. He also shows the Toyota system.

[@RyanS-ed1ir]

My only reservation is concerns about build quality, most notably interior rattles. Anybody enjoying their 11th Gen can provide feedback?

[@ninja636stunta]

I have a 23’ civic type r and there is a minor buzz sound in the center council but it doesn’t bother me. Road and tire noise is more noticeable but kind of expected for type r so I adjusted.

[@davidrubin2612]

this looks like a great car

[@ryanpek]

How does this compare to the SI suspension? softer?

[@yanick8633]

Softer for sure

[@dinushahenarathhetti7276]

woowww early gang

[@MrYoumitube]

I like the car but am unsure if I can tolerate that small screen and cheap plastic interior. My 2009 European car wipes this car interior, unfortunately, it's at the end of its life and I need a more efficient vehicle. Lexus is an option but even their interior is blah, I wished Honda had a luxury brand as I want to try going Japanese.

[@starlite5]

Acura is Honda’s luxury division - you can give them a try

[@Blank00]

A 10 in screen is not that small, especially for a compact car

[@joen4088]

Stop calling this an "economy" car. At $30k+ (good luck finding one at $28k) it shouldn't feel like one.

[@ajaloy4010]

15:43 We get to see an example of Honda's brake warning system come into play. You never see any video that showcases things like this.

[@daftcow706]

early! wish they had a hybrid manual

[@ryng2k1]

Never gonna happen lol

[@garrettsmith2657]

Yeah lol Honda makes hybrids for efficiency, not performance. Would kinda defeat the purpose imo

[@toby.2a]

They used to make hybrid manuals for the crz ages ago

[@dannacht6827]

why is your voice like that

[@shaananwalsh7513]

What are you talking about? It’s his voice. What a lame thing comment.

[@dannacht6827]

@@shaananwalsh7513 his voice cracks every other sentence. Is he disabled

[@MoeCamera]

Can’t stand those pesky prop rod

[@alexp6409]

One less thing to replace when it fails in a few years!

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Oh my you have to move a rod how terrible

[@peterberrios6028]

I love prop rods , those struts wear out, and hoods hurt when they hit you in the head.

[@flexmasterize]

Someone complaining about this probably has never lifted the hood of a car in their life... smh

[@MoeCamera]

@@alexp6409why are u crying. It’s personal preference

[@otavongryf1379]

Perfect for Npcs

[@DaveDDD]

Perfect for people who don’t need a flashy car to make up for their own lack of a personality

[@flexmasterize]

like NPCs with pepe frog PFPs and unpronounceable bot names.

[@otavongryf1379]

@@flexmasterize its not a bot name lil bro

[@SIIKAP1]

@@otavongryf1379everything about your account is Bot-like, bro. He’s right.