Honda Civic e:HEV review 2022 | the SAFEST CAR?? ... | in-depth review

[@alexbernadina3082]

Best review I ve seen of this eHEV. I ordered mine without testdrive in Juni last year. The Elegance in Sonic Grey. Honday said I have to wait till Feb 23. But in October I had a call: come and get your car!. I can confirm this is the best Civic ever , I have driven 6 different Civics. And Fuel economy is just awesome. 4.5 liters/100km. Engine is quiet. Yeah, I m happy with my new eHEV!

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Appreciate that thank you!

[@RedXcz]

congrats mate on a new car, it is always an occasion, isnt it? How would you rate yourself as a driver haha? I mean, do you need to try hard to get this low fuel consumption? What is your regular daily drive pattern if you can share? Thanks, cheers

[@alexbernadina3082]

@@RedXcz Well first of all in the past i use to have an integra type R, so i know what fast driving is here on the autobahns. I commute a lot between 2 cities 28 kms apart, so city, autobahn, Most of the autobahns are 130 kmh now, then 4 kms of country road and average fuel eco is between 3.9 and 5.7. in the winter a bit more because of the heater and so on. If you push the start button the engine starts working right away, but lets say when the temperature is above 15 centigrades in the beginning its only the EV mode.

[@gb9399]

How are the seats? I’ve got the 8th gen and the seats are terrible for a 1.95 m person.

[@alexbernadina3082]

@@gb9399 I m 1.70 for me they are just fine

[@slyarsenal]

What a brilliant review on this vehicle. Very thorough covering all salient angles buyers usually identify. This car has really grown on me even though I'm leaning more towards the type r for its exhilarating performance and fun. I'm at an age where I know the eHEV is a more mature and smarter purchase, but the type r is just a special car that I know I'll be more proud of owning. Only problem is the 20 month wait in Australia as opposed to a 9 month wait for this vehicle. Both are different cars even though there are many similarities. If only I could combine the panoramic sunroof, heated seats/steering and electric seat adjusters to the type r, then it would be the perfect car. I wish the eHEV had more power even though it's the most powerful in its class

[@ant647448336]

I've had my Civic Sport in Premium Crystal Blue for 3 and a half months and covered nearly 10000 miles. I'm very happy with it and over that, I've saved ~160L of petrol compared to my KIA Cee'd JD 1.6GDI. Great fun when you throw it around corners (as I've experienced on some twisty roads where I live).

[@pisachasrinuan7960]

I am in USA and was cross-shopping with Mazda3, Toyota Prius, Nissan Sentra, etc. Ended up with the 11th Honda Civic. We don't have e:HEV here (yet) in USA, so mine is 1.5T Sport Touring Trim (Hatchback). Totally love the car, I can't believe I love it this much. Driving becomes fun and I want to drive every day again, not mundane anymore. The driving/handling is great, fun, and its space is best in class (come on, this is almost CUV/Accord/Camry size now). Styling is subjective but it's a simple timeless design, not fancy futuristic. The more you look at it, the more you like, it's a design that you can use for 10+ years and doesn't feel old or boring. You can be 40+ years old, drive your kids to school, and it doesn't feel weird. The Interior is nice, simple, decluttered, easy to use, and is not overly complicated/styling. Visibility is also great. It has real knobs, buttons, and little touch or haptic feedback (only the touch screen). It's just my pleasure to drive. If the 2024 e:HEV Civic (US version) has all features (big sunroof, rear air vent, lumbar seat, etc), I am gonna trade-in and upgrade to e:HEV.

[@analogchris9084]

My list is very similar to yours....thanks for postng your thought/comments. 👍 🖐 .

[@Sam-gd4xp]

It's the good thing, that in America, Honda is selling non-hybrid motor models.

[@anicetusuzosike5057]

The most comprehensive review of this car, great job. Getting the sport trim in March, can’t wait.👍🏿

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Appreciate that, we put a lot of effort into our scripts.

[@chucksabino5735]

Excellent review!!! Waiting for it to go on sale in the states. Worth every penny going to order in advanced trim , Honda did a great job !!!!! I’m driving accord 2.0T 10 speed that I own and never sell.

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Appreciate that thank you!

[@SOMEONE-ME]

Fairly accurate explanation for HEV system, except that current doesn't always go through battery as it would relatively quickly kill it. Current from a generator (1st, bigger electric motor, powers wheels and 2nd is a generator which produces current for electric motor and has nothing to do with wheels itself) goes directly to electric motor and only when needed extra current can go from battery as well. Small, but important difference. Another thing- whole idea of the system is based around fact that petrol engine operates close to its optimal efficiency and about never leaves it. This is why car is driven by electric motor most of the time (and petrol engine is disconnected from the wheels and can operate 'steadily' powering generator) and only in special cases (steady drive at around 70-150km/h) by petrol engine. Recuperation is very efficient as well as energy goes directly to big electric motor without any gearbox. Center of the energy flow monitor tells you if system switches to petrol only mode (gear icon appears).

[@Erikootje]

nice summary! but a question: so the current that has been made by the petrol engine (as a generator) goes most of the time directly to the electric motor(s) instead of going to the battery? Because in the Honda product videos for this car you see that they show yellow lines going from the petrol engine to the battery, and from the battery green lines going to the electric motor driving the front wheels, suggesting that the petrol engine act as a generator that provides current that goes into the battery.... what you say is basically that the battery has a little role in this all? So why did Honda show it that way in their videos? Maybe because its hard to visualize a petrol engine making current that goes directly into the electric engine, because all those major components are under the hood...and adding a battery that sits under the rear seats, makes it easier to visualize? thx!

[@SOMEONE-ME]

@@Erikootje Maybe graphic is bit misleading. When you listen to Honda engineer (there is very detailed Honda's video on YT explaining how system works) he clearly says that current goes directly to electric motor (and if needed to charge battery). If you had to put all current through battery all the time then it would die relatively quickly Battery serves just a role of a buffer so stores or gives energy when needed. Such a small battery (around 1kWh) would not have enough "ability" to constantly give high current. It's rather way weaker battery than one in full electric car. Search for "Ko Yamamoto". There is also 2nd video which is about changes made in Civic (compared to Jazz). Civic has the latest version of the HEV system.

[@MrChowyunfatt]

Ordered a crystal blue advance model, can't wait. Felt really good on test drives, well built, good tech. Agree with all reviews so far that it is an exceptional car. Roll on March..

[@bondjamesbond9041]

Really envious. You have chosen a brilliant car. Enjoy your purchase.

[@MrChowyunfatt]

@@bondjamesbond9041 thanks a lot, first car in 11 years so really can't wait 😀

[@pcr8918]

Blue the only way to go - looks fantastic.

[@shanecahill7623]

8:47 multiple tests have proven that the civic e: hev can do 0-60 in as little as 6.8 seconds

[@MrChowyunfatt]

Had the car for about 5 months now and done 6000 miles, mpg average was about 60 but dropped to 48 when it was below 3 degrees, basically still averaging about 56. The best thing about the car is the ride and handling, sticks to the road, feels like its on rails, fast acceleration and absorbs road bumps. Really pusts a smile on your face when you drive it, especially on twisty roads and roundabouts it just soaks them up, funny watching SUV's in front of you swaying like a wagon going around roundabouts while you feel like you are on a stright road. Tech is really good, comfy inside, plenty of room for non-SUV, brilliant view and seating position, all-round amazing car. Oh and it looks really nice in blue, especially when you never see any others on the road. :)

[@Oslo-ho3ws]

I agree, I have the advance in white. Excellent Bose audio equipment and perfect ergonomics for all the features.

[@MsWoodgnome]

Once again the best review available on the net. Tells you what you really need to know. Interestingly since Sep-22 to May-24 - the car is £5k more now - pushing the top of the range into the £40k bracket with a non standard paint colour.

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Thank you!

[@raymondhunt6109]

Great detailed review of the Civic, I've owned a Gen 9 and gen 10 and regetted selling them , great cars.

[@alexbernadina3082]

Yeap I ve had the 9 and 10 too, and now the 11 .

[@ts6070]

Finally someone who explains this amazing Honda engine concept

[@marktaylor9579]

Great detailed review, I've booked a test drive next week. Looking to move from 15 years of Audi A3 Sline Stronic models, whose current internal design is awful (too much touch screen rubbish, and cheapo plastics on the dash with ridiculously designed pointt edges) for my liking. Thanks Honda for a proper drivers car as opposed to an SUV (whatever the point of them is?)

[@financestefanovic3277]

Amazing review 10+ 👍

[@georgess01]

As standard the car has wireless apple car play and wired android auto. You can change that through what I think is a diagnosis mode. Turn the ignition on, press and hold for around 5s home button+volume+prev track. That will access diagnosis mode, and you can change android auto connectivity from wired to wireless. Turn off igniton and the next time you start you're good to go

[@Erikootje]

true that, but the reason its done as it comes, is because wireless android auto isnt the most stable option on certain android phones...+ I rather keep my phone charged when driving anyway

[@johnlilley1970]

Thanks for that information I can confirm that it's worked in my civic sport e hev. Google maps now wireless,ideal when my phone is in my bag in the boot. Great tip thank you very much. Any idea how to get the Honda app to work? Honda at Doncaster saying it's not compatible only works with Honda e and jazz e hev? Would have liked the climate control from the app.

[@AR-rs2dy]

Top notch nerdtasticness.

[@georgess01]

@@johnlilley1970 don't know yet, I'll get mine in March and I'll have more time to mess around with it

[@johnlilley1970]

@@georgess01 you've made a good choice. Brilliant car I'm really impressed with it. Android auto now comes up everytime I start the car.

[@phil8437]

This is the very best car in it's class. I would have this car over any European brand due to its amazing tech. build quality and Honda's amazing reliability record. End of. Well done Honda and well done OSV for a very comprehensive review.

[@Djclippz]

Awesome detailed review! Best yet! I'm still sitting on the fence. I need to book a test drive!

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Appreciate it!

[@2smooth828]

Brilliant review as always! Could you hide the white banner after a few minutes as it’s rather annoying especially when watching on a large tv 🙂

[@bondjamesbond9041]

Very good review thanks. This Honda is amazing. It is the very best in it's class. Well done Honda deserves to outsell all it's competitors with the Civic.

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@keithlearmouth9618]

Excellent review. I have now swapped my Audi 3L TDI Quattro for an Advance. Love the car!

[@evo5dave]

I'd already decided to go for a hybrid for my next car and had settled on a Lexus ES300h (even though I don't need a big car) but I think this car has made it to the top of my list now.

[@smiddlehurst1]

If all goes to plan this will replace my current Jazz when the PCP finishes in a couple of years time and I'm genuinely looking forward to it. The hybrid in the Jazz is absolutely superb, regularly giving me back mid 60's even with the current weather encouraging use of every heating element Honda squeezed in. Careful driving and more civilized climate conditions get that up to 70mpg and on one week when I was curious what it could really do the at the pump figure worked out just over 80! Moving to what's effectively the next generation of the hybrid tech along with something a little more suited to my 100 mile round trip commute should be a decent switch and hopefully keep going long enough into the electric revolution for the initial problems to be ironed out. Got to say though I'm not sure white is its best colour. Have seen a couple of blue models out in the wilds of south east England and that definitely suits the design. That being said the *original* plan was to go for the Type R as one last dino-guzzling hurrah... but even if I could stretch to the absurd price Honda have slapped on the windscreen you're into super hot hatch territory which, sadly, makes the Civic very difficult to justify.

[@desoriordan9515]

very good overview, you'd make a good salesman!

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

thanks!

[@richrichie378]

Ticking many boxes, looks a good one this 11th gen 👌

[@AR-rs2dy]

Crikey, about as thorough as it gets. Top notch.

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

appreciate that! We put a lot of effort into our scripts

[@ArnelZapataJr]

Thank you for the excellent and thorough review of the Civic Hatch Hybrid!! This will be my next car once it releases in the US and I can't wait!

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Our pleasure!

[@DJAYPAZ]

A comprehensive review but other reviews of this model demonstrate the front left hand side seat being laid flat. This allows very long items to be carried internally.

[@optimixta9267]

Excelent video !

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

thank you!

[@EXSKIN]

Dismissed the corolla on 2 points 1 sound system(Bose in the Civic as an option) 2 boot space , if I have to give up my CLA35 to save the planet I still need a good audio system while I wait for the cops to unglue someone from the tarmac.

[@wallace-bv4rl]

Had a eureka moment. Given there are no gears at all then the drivers control of drive via the buttons is surely just as manual as it is automatic?? Maybe I need a lie down

[@2525Hudson]

A fantastic review, far more comprehensive than other ones on this channel, if only Top Gear could have a Beta version and do exactly what this review has done. But back to the car, its on my short list, although it will be a used one registered before the price went above the 40k barrier for luxury car tax. That i am NOT paying. Do we know if the cameras front and back act like a dashcam also ? Or are they just for the reversing and front avoidance systems.

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Much appreciated!

[@simonmorley4436]

As it stands currently (October 2024) no ehev civic will attract the luxury car tax supplement. The OTR price of an advance spec with the most expensive paint option is £40,780, however that OTR price includes delivery, first years VED and registration fee, none of which count for the purposes of calculating VED rate in years 2 to 6. Knock those costs off and the RRP of the car is £39,675. I made sure of this before I bought one.

[@MrDaveLion]

ottima spiegazione. Complimenti.

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

thanks!

[@Pironi28]

You need to test the New Gen 5 Corolla to see where the Civic stands !

[@YTuberosity]

Does this have memory seats for the driver?

[@no-oneman.4140]

Shame they don't match Toyota with their warranty. As their cars are so reliable anyway surely it would make business sense. If I were buying something so complex I'd want a much longer warranty. Imagine what that would cost to fix, however unlikely, can't beat peace of mind. Toyota now have a 10 year warranty.

[@lumakeo]

For whoever is in possession of the car. In the review it is mentioned that the car can be controlled remotely using the Honda+ app, can you confirm this? I've heard different opinions on the topic. Thanks

[@wilsonroofer]

Mine doesnt but i bet the us version does

[@roflwtfdude]

i want this man to narrate my life

[@bobshale]

can this car tow a caravan and can you get the tow bars ?

[@GilbertoorseyD]

fazer uma revisão do honda jazz

[@matemarijan3795]

I Like this car. Too bad it doesn’t suit my need - driving on autobahn 95% of time

[@pillred5974]

Mazda aren't trying to hoodwink anybody, and my Mazda 3 e skyactiv x gets over 64mpg on a decent run and 50mpg on local journeys so you don't need a hybrid to get good mpg.

[@kennordsfan1494]

These Hondas especially Civics have gotten so expensive that they are no longer a choice for many people. Here in Canada the Si is 48 grand, the sport model is 42 grand. Get a Mazda or anything else but a Honda due to their pricing or dealer market ups.

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

Many model autos have increased in size over the years. But the Civic must take the biscuit !

[@fidsey2]

Not just with Honda with the Civic, other manufacturers have done the same with all their models too!!

[@enriqueali]

Why didn't Honda just build a full EV, instead of this Franken-engine?

[@hog-boy-8843]

All on the table at once Bro. I'm afraid to say I 'glazed over' some what.

[@ValentineGeorge-ko2lk]

Get your advertisement off the video- it is extremely annoying.

[@trangenusa]

i expected better MPG like 2023 Prius LE model gets 55-57 mpg

[@rafawojcik3011]

Real daily MPG usage is really good - I've driven it for the last 4 months and the avg winder consumption is about 52 mpg, in the summer it is indicatively around 58 mpg, both cases mixed use - around 50/50 motorway/city. Keeping in mind that the car has really nice performance and weights close to 1.5t I couldn't expect better.

[@greymark420]

Apple car play is wireless not Android. Although there is a way round Android not being wireless.

[@Erikootje]

Apple is wireless, Android auto is wireless, as with many systems. But you can make Android Auto wireless here by diving into the menu system. Reason: wireless android auto isnt always stable depending on the phone used, thats why many makers opt to make it wired only.

[@Al13n1nV8D3R]

So for whatever reason Honda decided to not include both back seat pockets and a dedicated air vent for the rear passengers and panorama sunroof. The British bound Civic get these features in their Sport Touring trim, Americans need not apply. Why Honda.....WHY!

[@andrieslucian]

The screen menu reminds me of an iPhone 3.

[@Oslo-ho3ws]

Cool!! 😂

[@0T13]

this is 37k now. madness

[@Jacob011]

Honda is targeting lower sales numbers. Well that explains why I can't get the damn car due to extremely high demand and fucked up logistics. Local dealership in Germany told me they will start taking orders again starting April with delivery time of 1 YEAR!

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

Sad that they don’t come with a spare.

[@Oslo-ho3ws]

I added a spare, spare wheels kits are available to buy.

[@ekimandersom4478]

They must have done something right, because they are sold out. Cannot even order one anymore in Germany.

[@jecksonng]

Prefer mazda3

[@bernardfrancois6916]

very very nice car

[@Sam-gd4xp]

Problem is, that after 8 years would be written off. Why? Hybrid batteries, they will be depleted around in 8 years time. And the cost will be enormous. Replacement battery would cost you around 8,000 pounds. That would be what that car would be worth in that time. Same problem have BMW 330e 2016, today after 8 years, replacement battery for hybrid system from BMW costs 8,000 pounds. That is vehicle market cost, so it is an economical write-off. Civic e:HEV is nice as new car, as years would progress, hybrid battery will be more worn. Hybrids are not the future, so EV are not future, because 8 year battery thrash hold, which need extremely expressive replacement.

[@In-obscurity-n7j]

Fairly expensive for a disposable. 10 maybe 12 years tops. Then the battery will need to be replaced the engine may be shot at that point from the constant turning on and off. Everyone should know that is most damaging to a engine. The resale is not going to be good if at all with a bad battery , old generator and smoking motor.

[@Erikootje]

luckely the battery is tiny and under the seat, so I assume Honda have tought about this and it wont be too difficult to swap, if necessary? You dont read about such horror stories on Toyota & Lexus hybrids wich have been far longer on the market than 10 years...

[@In-obscurity-n7j]

@@Erikootje we do here. Anything with a battery seams to need replacement around 10 years. At a cost around 3-5 thousand. The larger ones 8-12 and some 15.000 and more for EVs. Im not against hybrids. I'm hoping this solid state technology will develop into something useful. It could be a game changer. But until then I don't feel like having things tested on my dime

[@richardwilson2447]

Since when has there been an unreliable Honda. You also don’t hear of any issues with any 20 year old hybrid Toyotas so can’t imagine it being any different to a Honda

[@TherionTheGreat]

47k Euro in Mickey Mouse country called Ireland. Discraseful.

[@CirrusRC]

Only worth 13k after 3 years and 20,000 miles? Surely that's not right.

[@jonharry6293]

Had a test drive yesterday did not buy it far to much road noise you need ear muffs

[@tomwilliams242]

Black mark against the new Civic is its poor performance in the Euro NCAP crash tests. In the front offset crash test the protection to the driver’s torso is rated as WEAK & both shins are rated as MARGINAL. No way this car should have been awarded 5 Stars overall. My 19 reg Honda Civic Type R performs better, although my car is rated as WEAK for a rear seat passenger. Honda need to improve performance of seat belts in crash tests. The IHS crash test in USA also comments about poor performance of the Civic's driver’s seat belt. The Toyota Corolla, made in UK, performs better in Euro NCAP tests & has space to fit a space saver spare wheel. Warranty for Corolla is ten years if kept serviced by a Toyota main dealer. Toyota Touring Sport 2.0 is a better alternative to the current Hybrid Honda Civic. Another benefit the Corolla engine has over that in the Civic is the use of dual fuel injection i.e. port & direct. In Hybrid cars the stop start function cannot be turned off so the engine in the Corolla is unlikely to suffer carbon build up on the inlet valves.

[@analogchris9084]

DUDE !!! ((( YOUR STEERING WHEEL IS ON THE WRONG SIDE !!! ))) 🤣 USA 🇺🇸 **(seriously.....is the "mirror version" of this car also made for the USA 🇺🇸 MARKET.???

[@leesmith9299]

cut.. walk around car... carry on talking... repeat.... hilarious. something you'd see on an alan partridge show.

[@analogchris9084]

@ 6:42....((( YIKES!!! ))) .....AMERICAN HERE!!!!!! ......DIVING UNDER THE GLOVE- BOX!!!! 😮 😅 🤣 😊 USA 🇺🇸 🖐 .

[@analogchris9084]

Im STILL grieving my beautiful red convertible (2003 AAB 9-3 SE ) WHICH IS STILL SITTING IN MY DOOR YARD: DUE TO GM'S DASTARDLY HOSTILE TAKE-OVER OF THE SAAB CAR COMPANY. 😮 💢 😢 😡 DO YOU THINK I'LL EVER BUY A G.M. CAR ???!!!!...... ((( NOT ON YOUR LIFE!!! ))) I WOULD ONLY CONSIDER DRIVING A GM CAR IF THEY GAVE IT TO ME FREE & GOT MY SAAB BACK ON THE ROAD TOO....WITH AN APOLOGY NOTE ATTACHED TO THE WINDSHEILD, A BOX OF MY FAVORITE CHOCOLATS, , & A BIG BOUQUET OF FLOWERS!!!! G.M'S LOSS!!!!.....MY SAAB DEALER (IMAINE USA) USED TO GRIN WHEN I SHOWED UP FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.....'CAUSE HE SAID HE GOT ABOUT $500.00 WORTH OF ADVERTISEMENT EVERY TIME I SHOWED UP IN THE CITY & TOOLED AROUND WITH MY RED TURBO SAAB CONVERTIBLE ..... "5 ON THE FLOOR" MANUAL STICK SHIFT N' CLUTCH PEDAL... TOP DOWN...TUNES FROM "MY DECADES" CRANKED....AND BLONDE HAIR FLYING!!!! MA'AN I LOVED DRIVING THAT CAR!!! THE NEXT CAR I BUY MIGHT JUST BE THE LAST CAR OF MY LIFE THAT I PURCHASE....MY NEXT CAR MIGHT EVEN BE THIS HONDA..... I WILL STILL DREAM OF DRIVING MY RED SAAB CONVERTIBLE AGAIN..... ((( BUT I'LL BE DAMNED IF I EVER BUY A G.M. CAR AGAIN!!! UP YOURS GM !!!!! ))) I DO STILL HARBOR HOPES OF GETTING THE SAAB ON THE ROAD AGAIN SOMEDAY.....BUT THE CHANCES SEEM PRETTY DIM. 😔 IN THE MEANTIME..... I'VE BEEN RESEARCHING DOZENS OF VEHICLES BEING PRODUCED TODAY..... AND THANKS TO YOUR FABULOUSLY WELL-CONSIDERED & VERY COGENT REVIEW.... THIS HONDS VEHICLE IS DEFINITELY GOING TO BE A CONTENDER. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS REVIEW@!! USA 🇺🇸 .