2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring - POV First Driving Impressions

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2.0L Atkinson Cycle Inline-4
200 hp / 232 lb-ft
Two Motor Hybrid System
Front wheel drive
From $28,750 (Sport)
From $31,750 (Sport Touring)
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[@wheelbarrow23]

Love how this is essentially an SI with an automatic transmission and better MPG. I wanted the Ecoboost mustang but tbh I might this fully loaded instead.

[@Bbc418]

Ecoboost mustang? 😂 if you buy a mustang you buy a V8!

[@Parthk6124]

I am here after the tedward video on the same car, sub topher had a nice cameo in the end!

[@realtjp]

I'm watching that one next lol

[@robertMSP19]

Ted and Toph, same guy????? Are they brothas?

[@chobikil6006]

@@robertMSP19 no, tedward, topher and sub topher are different people

[@khdude_]

Substitute topher is awesome, no creepy giggles after coming off full throttle

[@jonathanklein6767]

Lol

[@jonathanklein6767]

lol

[@2015BLOXXER]

🗣️

[@hungtrumno]

Someone please let me know if I missed something, why is this guy “sub Topher” but his voice is very similar to Topher 😢

[@Rockybalboa541]

Who are you referring too lol

[@elmhurst86]

Holy crap! You're in my home town?!?!? You drove past my place at the 18:33 mark. You came at the right time if you were here 4 days ago. It's going to be blistering hot & humid these next few days. They're announcing 107 degrees with the humidity. Hope you had a great time in the city.

[@wonderboy1998]

Ahhhhh Montreal, such a nice place to visit...in summer time of course.

[@ryanlittleton5615]

Always heard it was really cool up there.

[@JC4LIF3]

i live in montreal it is nice in summer time but winter time it another story😂😂😂

[@elmhurst86]

Unless there's a heat wave. Then it's hell.

[@JC4LIF3]

@@elmhurst86yep that one too 😂😂

[@LaTacheGrandCru]

Wasn't it, together with the whole country, belongs to India now?

[@mr.tuckers2848]

This is probably one of the best reviews I’ve seen in quite awhile. All points were mentioned and most importantly I didn’t feel nauseous at all with the 1st person view. So smooth!! The minute you got into the car and shut the door I can hear how quiet it is.

[@1nfurious]

Super excited about this car!

[@tejamaddi1183]

At last driving video of my exact dream car thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LuisGuillermoMoreno]

It's great to see Topher Junior as the main character!

[@KajianTemp]

Look at little Topher Junior. Gonna drive?

[@abot55081]

This is the best video review I've found of this car

[@majed6956]

I love the reviews. I'm buying one.

[@DoSum4Me]

Ahhh Montreal the city where you miss your turn and it takes you 20 mins to circle back around lol

[@markaruski]

Nice job, thanks for showing how it doesn't have a spare tire, but does have room and a threaded anchor point to add one later.

[@walpoleandworcester]

It’s cool there’s gonna be a hybrid version now. I am still happy with my 23 Civic Sport, and glad to see you’re also a fan of the 11th gen.

[@user-ju2wv8gt1b]

I may trade in my 2016 Touring towards the touring hybrid. 120k km on it Honda offered me $16500 towards the new hybrid. I dont really need another car payment right now but I would love to pick one of these up.

[@wackyklinger602]

13:32 quick note about the regen braking, i'm sure it works the same as the crv/accord since there's no B gear. In the crv, you can have constant regen in B gear, while in the accord there is no B gear but you can hold down the increase regen paddle and it will hold the level of regen you select until you switch gears or turn off the car

[@realtjp]

Going from Winding Road Magazine to this video, it's so cool because it's a continuance.

[@John.Christopher]

Looks really nice!

[@RedCdot]

No ports in the back seat still is crazy

[@bharcooldude]

They regressed that from current gen. They removed the fog lights too

[@NamNaz]

Only in Europe

[@93455Driver]

Even the Integras do not have back seat vents :/

[@Fadic4]

In Canada it gets standard rear vents and optional heated rear seats, we can’t get either in the U.S, what an absolute joke from Honda. Really wanted to get this but there is some odd cost cutting, it’s not even a cheap vehicle at 33k for the fully loaded Touring.

[@yanick8633]

So cool to see you drive where i live. Never thought you would be here someday :)

[@Nalyddj]

If you hold the regen button it will keep the level you set it at in normal mode. In sport mode is always keeps your regen settings when you set it.

[@LeftyGamez666]

Love the facelift, I think this would make a great first car for me.

[@Leo-dt5ln]

You should have ended the video at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve! Unless you came up during the F1 weekend, the circuit is a public road and you would be able to drive around on it. It’s probably the best paved road in Montreal!

[@mattdimatteo1687]

Going to sell like hot cakes! Probably my next vehicle.

[@mharro88]

No they’re not . Overpriced outside u.s

[@mattdimatteo1687]

@@mharro88 I’ve seen it’s pretty brutal in the UK to buy the e hev. It’s like $USD 45,000 equivalent. I wonder if the civics sold there are shipped from North American plants or if there are local plants that produce those builds.

[@shahir1395]

This 11th gen civic interior especially with the long continuous vent stretching door to door is going to go down as one of the all time greats, I tell you

[@1Springloaded]

Nice look at the 2025 Civic. I recently sold my 2022 sport touring. Two weeks ago. I was waiting to see this car B4 picking a hybrid. The lack of lumbar support makes the car a little uncomfortable on longer drives, for me anyway. I will miss the amazing handling and that Bose sound system. I hope everyone who picks one up thoroughly enjoys it. It was the best compact car I ever owned in my 60+ years.

[@davewilson7602]

What are you getting as a replacement?

[@Feluzion]

Yeah what car are you getting?

[@1Springloaded]

In the midsize blue collar class. The Accord was a little to expensive especially with the dealer add-ons. I owned a Hyundai once a very long time ago. Never again. I found a newly acquired Toyota dealer that was wheeling and dealing over memorial Day weekend. So I got the new Camry.

[@2025hondacivic]

That’s it bro I am going to get one now when it releases

[@RacingChai]

Starting to miss Montreal while watching this video🥰🥰

[@Paco_Gaepedores]

What a great new cute Hybrid :3 woohoo ❤

[@HumbleBearcat]

Very good review🎉. How does the drive compare to the Prius Fwd in terms of power, handling, ride, response & feel? I really wish there is a back to back comparison.

[@jeremyg2245]

I know its just silver but I'm glad we're seeing another color other than the 2 new blues! I'm really curious about the new Sand Dune Pearl color that was also announced.

[@Sossaup]

I still have my 22 insight but this looks really nice

[@Futuxe]

not normally a fan of car sounds being piped through speakers but honestly its some what tasteful

[@acanuck1679]

Thank you for this review. I like the look of this vehicle and, finally, Honda seems to have put some extra effort into things like noise reduction (via the sound system). I don't like the fake noise (it would be the first thing I would try to squelch, if I bought the vehicle). WRT the regenerative braking control, I agree with you; the system should not simply cancel itself whenever one engages the brake pedal. Finally, WRT the 2.0 litre naturally aspirated engine installed in this car, it has been used for the past two years in Civics sold in Europe (and also the Accord). The lower weight of the Civic really makes this shine.

[@mattkroening7964]

Pro tip from somebody who owns a 2019 insight and knows way too much about the IMMD hybrid system: in order to get the most out of sport, you need to drive it around for a little while. This is because, in sport mode, the car will change it's targeted battery charge level to a higher state. This results in a more immediate torque delivery once the battery is at its higher state of charge! I actually use sport mode in my Insight a lot on road trips, not only for passing power, but it actually reduces engine drone when going up hills or passing other people. Drone might not be as much of an issue on this car given that the engine's a 2 l instead of a 1.5 l, but now you know!

[@abdulgill5013]

Yeah, I drive a 2019 insight too and hate the screaming noise it gives when flooring it on regular mode just for it to barely start moving. But I didn’t know that putting it to sport mode would allow the battery to charge more and gain more torque, thanks for letting me know.

[@DeadlyCatcher]

​@@abdulgill5013 I own a 2020 Insight EX. You will immediately notice the difference. Sports mode changes the throttle sensitivity and responds way quicker than in normal mode. I always use it during merging on highways. And as mentioned before, be sure to wait and let the battery charge first.

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

Good tips there. The nuances between Toyota and Honda is the power delivery, where Toyota would rather fire up its gas engine to meet power needs, leading to mechanical shifting and droning because it the HV battery is mostly there for low-end torque needs to achieve its efficiency. Would you know if your battery health is measurable on the Insight? If setting higher SoC leads to shorter battery life span before a replacement is needed, then maybe it's not a good idea to leverage sport mode so much for Honda.

[@mattkroening7964]

@@terrancecloverfield6791 it aims to set a 70% state of charge when in sport mode. Of course, that'll vary a little bit depending on your driving conditions. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how to check the battery health

[@user-wy2oh5yq8r]

Is you hold down on the left regen paddle it will hold the same level of regen for the remainder of the drive (unless cruise control is engaged).

[@alanburns2898]

In the accord at least, you can hold the regen paddle and it will lock in your setting. This is cancelled out when you set cruise control, though

[@gladdy02]

RIP Accord

[@superbros1690]

I think the civic has now became the accord

[@les2997]

RIP Acura Integra

[@jacobt1027]

What?

[@SantanKGhey1234]

Accord = the current Chevy Impala.... lame styling

[@Chris-hw4mq]

Sad we dont get the accord in europe but at 40000euro its crazy to pay so much for a civic

[@Twominutedevotions]

What I love about this and the Toyota system is that they address the weak link in reliability with the lack of a traditional transmission. The more electronic everything is, and less mechanical, the more reliable things will be. I need the size of an accord or Camry but these are very nice cars

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

Hmm...I'm not sold on this yet. Electronics sounds nice until your battery is dead, and you can't disengage the electronic brakes and gears and thereby more reliant on the powers that are, to get your out of a sticky situation. But credit where due, where electric motors are inherently simpler designs and has potential to be more consumer friendly for repair.

[@acuracsx]

First time I ever seen this channel review a car in Montreal. It would be cool if the Civic Hybrid got taken on Autoroute 20!

[@kobi2002]

Those are some nice wheels.

[@amblex3793]

Thank you Honda for scrapping the 1.5 turbo engine

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

I hope we can hopefully return to the naturally aspirated engines in good time. I doubt it, but one can hope/dream. DI is proven to be more fuel efficient but at the cost of added complexity. LIke you, that turbo attachment was ughhh.

[@pepinocabron]

Does it make the weird sound when reversing? Does it start like normal car or Is it just super quite?

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

PS * your commentary is very good 👍🏽

[@mikelynch4107]

Great looking civic, but guarantee dealers will be marking these up in the first year (like the redesigned Prius). Honestly, if that's the case, the Accord hybrid is a much roomier and comfortable car, and a compelling alternative for probably not much more money.

[@desmondliao]

That dashboard is so nice for a Civic.

[@tyhyhh]

Def going to be my next car

[@John.Christopher]

Looks great!

[@LaTacheGrandCru]

Great, stop the suv trend with our actions, and the evs (🤮) too

[@jjacob25101]

Thank you for this preliminary first drive impression video. It seems to be sn awesone update and upgrade, replacing the oroblematic 1.5L turbo with even more power. Not I wasnt a Sport Touring Hybrid Hatchback in Boost Blue Pearl. But I wish Honda would do this on a Sport Touring Hybrid HR-V. I originallybwent from wanting the Sport Hatchback to the HR-V Sport, but now want one of these, pf course, unless the cone out eithbthis in the HR-V. But I imagine if they plan to do that, ut probably won't be available until one more year as a 2026 model.

[@RReginaPhalange]

I wonder how this compares to the base camry since the price is similar at 28-29

[@mwinner101]

I agree, the regeneration setting should be fixed. Resetting every time the throttle or brakes are touched doesn’t seem right.

[@DIYworkplace]

Will they refresh the SI as well with more power?

[@Dusty_617]

Would love to buy this

[@torsenu]

It's nice to see you in my city Montréal 💙 Hope you tried our famous food Poutine 😅

[@Jensen871]

The nissian micra looked suspiciously like a Mitisbishi Mirage

[@seb5945]

Does it feel torquier than Camry Hybrid? Since Toyota won't reveal its torque output, I need something to reference to.

[@bharcooldude]

Sad to see the fog lights are gone on the touring models

[@AP_allday]

I hope this power train can eventually make its way over to the subcompact hr-v. Impressive sound and suspension

[@nickjacobsss]

Agreed. I love the size of the HRV but the powertrain is ridiculously outdated and underpowered. This hybrid set up with AWD would be perfect

[@seanomar3536]

Will there be a revised Si too with maybe a 2.0 turbo? That would be nice

[@Blank00]

What did they do with the base engine? Is it still K20C2 or did they actually replace it with an EarthDreamified R20? (the engine in Honda’s latest hybrids is based off the R20)

[@rixzin5046]

It no longer uses the K20C2 , I didn’t know the hybrid engine was based off the r series I thought it was l series

[@Blank00]

@@rixzin5046 the smaller 1.5 engine that was on the Insight and Clarity is based off the L15, but the bigger 2.0 engine is based on the R20. An analogy I can make would be that this R20-based engine is to the R20 series as the L15B1 from the Fit is to earlier L15 engines.

[@SantanKGhey1234]

Soo Honda, will you make your non Hybrid Civics quieter as well? I cant stand the roadnoise in the back seats... why does it still sound as loud as in the back of a EG hatchback?

[@AMakki7491]

You have to set up the Regen braking each stop???

[@fullypowered123]

I just wanna make a small note about 13:40, you can set the regen to manual mode by holding the left paddle

[@marcinmerrimack1726]

Can you elaborate? Are you able to set it, say, to max regen and have it hold that setting for the entire drive?

[@fullypowered123]

@@marcinmerrimack1726 Yeah exactly. I’m speaking from my experience from the accord hybrid

[@marcinmerrimack1726]

@@fullypowered123Ok, thanks. It’s a little confusing. One of the reviewers said that only Sport mode allowed the manual hold of the regen setting. Also, can you comment on the “Individual” mode? Exactly what settings can be customized?

[@fullypowered123]

​@@marcinmerrimack1726 Sport mode is manual regen only, but the other modes you can toggle manual regen on and off holding the left and right paddles respectively. Individual mode, you can set Drivetrain modes, eco sport or normal. Steering can be set either normal or sport, Adaptive Cruise Control can be set Eco or Normal and the gauges can be normal or sport

[@marcinmerrimack1726]

Thanks for your comprehensive reply. Seems that Normal mode across the board will likely suit me best. Good to hear that manual regen can be toggled on in any mode, though I’d like a greater level of regen than what the reviewers are experiencing. Anyway, looking forward to the official Honda release.

[@llamas4720]

What mpg were you getting ?

[@azera55555]

Awesome package, if it was a plug in hybrid i wouldn’t change a thing and definitely buy it

[@EUC-lid]

The Clarity PHEV is just that (although a bizarre mix of aluminum body panels, 8th Gen Civic parts bin trim, and the bespoke rear suspension designed to fit around a giant H2 tank). It’s a real shame Honda is so anti-EV and refuses to give us the good stuff.

[@azera55555]

@@EUC-lid ugh I really want to like the clarity, think it’s an amazing package but I don’t think I can get past the styling

[@LaTacheGrandCru]

​@@EUC-lid isn't it belong to human (real ones) to be anti-evs?

[@Wellingtonmorins-pm2hj]

best normal car ever made

[@sharlesleglerc]

they did the press event the same time as the Canadian GP? 🤨

[@michaelbedell5413]

The 2025 civic sport touring has no charges in the back. My 2022 does! And it has fog lights

[@AidanMyne]

"Prototype vehicle" mean nothing to you?

[@mrnarason]

Basically the same as release​@@AidanMyne

[@ElViperr408]

I need that bumper for my 22 Si

[@JamManSam35]

So whats the point of the new integra anymore, this is faster, much better MPG and cheaper.

[@Fadic4]

I was really looking forward to this car and it seems like they did pretty good. But there is some odd cost cutting, in Canada they get standard rear vents and optional rear heated seats, we can’t get either in the U.S. There is also no adjustable lumbar support in any trim, this car is great but at ~$33k it should have some of these things.

[@andrefrbk]

Getting the hatch back for sure. Can’t wait for this. 🫢

[@hungo7720]

I have to commend Honda for manufacturing such a sublime car for drivers. Sheer steering and immense power really sets this car apart at this price.

[@jensendkmg7209]

Immense power? Its a fine car, but lets not get carried away lol.

[@geoffreymak000]

Toyota hybrid cvt doesn't use a belt. It uses a eCVT with a planetary gear.

[@The_Noticer.]

13:58 nice to see even the US and Canada have people that try to merge a highway at crawl speeds.

[@Snacksu]

Waiting for the hypothetical type r hybrid

[@android1617]

British: we have the worst roads in the world Canadians: hold my maple syrup

[@pillred5974]

Here in the UK if you are in sports mode the regen braking stays on the setting you choose all the time. I'm not sure how the North American Civic hybrid gets 204hp when we only get 184hp yet the torque figures of 315 feet lb are identical, something does not add up.

[@captainholmes]

Needed rear vents..

[@heiden2413]

don't forget to turn off lane assist in reviews as it will numb up the steering.

[@modoplayz729]

Do the 2025 acura zdx test drive

[@davelospinoso9022]

How does this compare to the Integra type S?

[@iris132]

Really hope Honda keeps the SI for this gen. Gonna be sad if they gave it the ax

[@YouWouldWouldntYou]

Huh? Its literally in production

[@MyThemeParkFanatic]

Honestly, this blows away Corolla.. Toyota’s going to need to do something to keep up with their mainstream Corolla.

[@abelhull9640]

is there a hatchback hybrid coming out ?

[@cortezbrown6838]

If you have an American License, Im assuming you're able to drive in Canada as well?

[@wesd991]

Yup same for Canadians driving in America

[@arslan9665]

It makes me wonder what's going to happen to the Integra.

[@user-uf3pe5fk8y]

Can the driver side seat hold a a man who is 6 foot three or 295 pounds

[@diydrivenGA]

Looking forward to the day a manufacturer creates a hybrid system for mass production that produces 300 hp/tq

[@DanielGonzalez-ku2tj]

would love to have some like this on the si with the limit slip and manual yes manual some of you forget Honda had a hybrid with a manual ( ZRC) 14 years ago so is possible

[@tristangallant2020]

Wonder if they will make a Civic Si hybrid

[@BlahBlahBlah85651]

Funny that the civic hybrid is now the same price as a Camry hybrid.

[@Thesystemsensor]

Ah yes I had to buy a accord hybrid and they had to add this car 😂

[@WarpedTrekker]

Don't tell me in sport mode they are piping thru fake engine noise into the cabin speakers? Is that true as you mentioned? Not buying a car with fake noise piped thru speakers. I'm skeptical on how quiet it is. My 2014 Accord Coupe is loud on roads. Honda is notorious for not using sound dampening and dynamat style noise reduction. They refuse to add enough dampening to be quiet. I'll have to test drive but I'm waiting for the hatchback. Quietest car I've test drove is the new highland tesla 3 which also has a better audio system.

[@Unborn8436]

Are the fog lights really gone?

[@giovannymiranda2599]

Qual a resolução da tela / câmeras traseira e lateral direita?

[@mergat2970]

Please do a pov drive with the 2024 elantra n

[@porfiriato84]

Nah

[@General_M]

I still wish they had done literally anything new on the interior. Or at the very least moved the higher end infotainment and cluster to be in all hybrid trims.

[@MrFoxfire510]

This has more torque and the same horsepower as the 2024 civic si. The 2025 civic si better get a bump up in power 🤞

[@EUC-lid]

Don’t be fooled by Honda’s claimed power figure. It’s a theoretical combination of ICE + EM, but in reality the engine can only lend it’s max power directly the wheels at top speed (because it can only ever drive the wheels at 1:1). In reality it’s 181hp, but that’s 181 ELECTRIC hp, so it responds to accelerator inputs immediately (and doesn’t lose time shifting) punching well above its rating at real world legal driving speeds.

[@erytingcris]

I wish it was awd. Gas at the front party at the back. It looks like it would take years for that vinyl fume smell to dissipated

[@realtjp]

How does it do going up hills? My CR-V Hybrid does terrible & corporate Honda can't figure out why. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@speedycatz]

The Type-R-esque front bumper looks great!

[@skunkop]

they need to put it on the SI it would look so cool!