Honda Civic hybrid 2025 review: hatchback e:HEV LX test in Australia

[@oghawk]

It’s a really good car but you can’t justify that price. Couple grand more and you can get a top spec Camry hybrid

[@therightcar]

Yes, the price is too high.

[@petercrawford3370]

Exactly

[@MC77456]

Doesn't drive like a Honda though and the finishes are much better. Also the Honda has the better Hybrid system.

[@markday5797]

Price is not bad in this day and age.

[@edyvasiliev]

the camry top spec is 10K more

[@petercrawford3370]

Thanks for a great review, the Civic SR hatchback, (what you tested here) has just launched on this side of the Tazzie as well.

[@therightcar]

Thanks so much for that mate! It’s a great car - it’s a pretty pricey unit over there too?

[@petercrawford3370]

@@therightcar For the money, spending just a few grand more and buying the ZR Camry (top model) makes more sense.

[@gregb1599]

​@@therightcar$60k includes ORC

[@benpicton1635]

This will make a great second-hand buy in 3-5 years’ time

[@rxs87]

I drove one and it’s great but I need a 360 camera -it’s so satisfying parking perfectly in the centre of a spot -parallel parking is a breeze - parking perfectly in your own garage is also great the zrv which is basically the same car comes with a 360 camera! And that costs the same amount! No excuses it should be included!

[@trentbosnic]

Skill issue

[@kenphillips7594]

What is happening with Honda management and Board? The pricing here is just insane if they ever want to sell any Civics. In the last two months they've sold around 1400 vehicles in total at a time that they have been getting good reviews. Why so few sales? I'd suggest that price, specs, warranty, and business model are rhe reasons and that's the Board and Senior Management responsibility. Are they still suffering Stephen Collins syndrome? It's a shame that such good cars are being shafted by self inflicted wounds.

[@therightcar]

They are suffering, and it is a shame. These are some excellent cars.

[@petercrawford3370]

I'm seeing quite a few Honda Dealers here in NZ now adding Chinese or other more value brands because Honda sales aren't enough on their own.

[@topher.m]

The new Agency (DTC) model means that Honda is the only one to blame. Greedy.

[@tryhard28]

Ye, the problem is that they just expensive. In Vietnam, the civic hev is more expensive than a full spec hyundai tucson, that not even account for they are import vehicle so they got higher tax than hyundai car that build domestically, that is hard to consider. Not even consider any chinese brands bc they are exponentially less expensive in the same segment. There will be people appreciate their vehicle and understand the price, from what I feel is that other brand also make great cars, just as good daily driver vehicle and that is the thing I am not even consider a honda.

[@kenphillips7594]

Mercedes has the same business model and sells more than Honda Australia so you've got to think it's ego at Board and Senior Management levels.​ Their pricing, warranty, specifications and power trains are just not right.

[@betatestinglife7379]

Way too expensive for the top spec model! If I was after a hybrid Honda for around that price, I'd save a bit more and go for the CR-V e-HEV RS.. Great review Matt.

[@therightcar]

Thanks - and great point!

[@MC77456]

The Honda CRV cost another 10K for the same trim. It is also made in Thailand not Japan like the Civic.

[@stephenmorris3696]

I know the car is too expensive my 2013 Honda civic manual i purchased Jan 14 was $21,500 a bargain, however after owning 2 civics in a row and keeping them for 15 years with zero problems and great drivability, I %100 will be buying this or whatever civics is available when I replace mine in 5 years time. If you have owned a civic, you would understand how you fall in love with this car. Also the initial cost of the car is less a consideration for people like me who keep their cars for a long time.

[@Mark-c8z4n]

I too have a 2013 Honda Civic hatch (auto) purchased new for $25K (coming up to being 12 years old) & having owned a Honda Accord V6 for 11 years prior, I can confirm Honda cars are very reliable, comfortable & nice to drive. No mechanical problems & no rattles! However now with their agency model & higher pricing, it will be a hard ask to purchase another Honda (when I bought the Civic, the price difference [with trade-in] for a new Corolla was $10). I may just decide to keep my Honda Civic for a longer while with 66K on odometer, magic seats (just like the new HR-V!), low fuel costs, paddle shifters for extra power up hills, small & easy to park, space saver tyre, CD player, aux for iPod, Bluetooth, reversing camera, ample safety features etc > all I'll gain with a new Honda Civic Hybrid is updated technology (including some modern safety features) & a hybrid powertrain (with slighter better fuel economy)

[@stephenmorris3696]

@ you got a good deal on that for 25k, I got the sedan manual poverty pack. Recently been looking for a new car for my daughters first car, they are all expensive, however after test driving new cars I get back in my civic and realise my civic drives better than so far all the new cars we have test driven, maybe it will see me out!

[@PurplePandaGuy88]

If I was going for a Honda I’d go with the HR-V It’s cheaper but still amazing, efficient and great to drive

[@therightcar]

I like your thinking. It gets the less powerful hybrid but it still works well!

[@shrinidhvyas6094]

Love your video contents, pure and simple as this Honda civic is :)

[@therightcar]

Thank you!🙏

[@coldude2559]

It's a $40k car at most! Come on Honda! Wake up!

[@Emptyheads.]

Honda’s executive in australia are doing a good job of destroying Honda.

[@therightcar]

It needs to be cheaper to be mainstream. But it’s still brilliant.

[@Die-Sideways]

@@therightcar no wireless Android auto, no spare tyre, no panoramic camera = NOT brilliant. Very good but should be so much better for that price.

[@gelu8312]

@@Die-Sideways No wireless Android? That can be solved from the hidden menu of the car.

[@BonusCan]

@@Die-Sideways i dont get this, they have it in their oversea's cars just not here in Australia.

[@OvanTanaka]

​@@BonusCan That is primarily due to Honda's departure from the Australian market; consequently, our current selection is limited and very pricey.

[@randykelly5692]

Happy New Year 🎉

[@therightcar]

And to you too!

[@PreludeSon]

We have a gear shifter instead of the buttons, over here in the US.

[@barron204]

For the price I would get a Rav4 Hybrid Limited or a Hilux SR5 4WD double cab.

[@therightcar]

You reckon you’d get either for $56k drive-away brand new? I don’t.

[@gregb1599]

In NZ, the Rav4 Limited AWD hybrid, which is the top model with a full sized spare, is exactly the same price as this new Honda! Of course, a used 2024 Rav4 is more expensive than new!

[@bazinga615]

I just can’t imagine who would think this is a good buy. Surely, someone isn’t that ignorant vs a Corolla hybrid or even just a regular Mazda 3.

[@salmilici2699]

Difficult to see as I type this through the eye watering I am experiencing - $56K for a Civic! Is the market for this limited to people who like Hondas, have money AND are unaware what else they can purchase for $56K?

[@therightcar]

Yeah… it’s a shame. It should be cheaper.

[@stephenmorris3696]

@@salmilici2699 have you driven one? honestly think if you did you may gain insights to why people like me won’t buy anything else. Not saying I am smart, i am aware there are cheaper similar cars available but they just don’t drive like the civic.

[@DMT267]

Road noise at a price close $60 grand. Seriously Honda. Thanks Matt.

[@berkanaltinay4409]

Woow back in 2018 I bought my brand new Honda Civic VTI-S for $22,250. it is a huge different in price even though you get more tech and more efficient engine for the new version. I'd just buy Tesla Model Y instead of a new Civic for a similar price range. Good luck for Honda for selling their vehicle.

[@tadc]

I'd probably choose the ZR-V equivalent over the Civic if I were to get a Honda. Strangely, the ZR-V is listed $1k cheaper. I wonder why. A direct comparison would help.

[@simonstone3336]

Great work again mate 🇦🇺 👍

[@rayhughes]

With all the Chinese competition pricing is critical... This has just been dropped as a consideration for my next car as Honda hasn't got the message and has come into bat with their old pricing structure...

[@therightcar]

Yeah, it’s a shame. I think you’ll find there are plenty of people thinking the same way.

[@williamfindlay1385]

My 2024 Hulu’s was $55k which is 4x4 but a mid cheap spec, but still is very useful and can go anywhere

[@gregb1599]

Here in NZ 28 new Honda Civic were sold new in December. While way down on November sales of over 1800, the Rav4 hybrid still sold 996 in December probably due to more shortages! Both cost exactly the same in price, unless it's a used Rav4 then it's more expensive than new!

[@petercrawford3370]

Talking of the expense, I watched a few other reviews and one very savvy American (I know right, savvy and American in the same sentence) and he offered the statement that Honda's last a long time. At the time he was reviewing the new CRV and his mom still has the first gen CRV. And from this writers POV, that is quite true. I take delivery on my new CRV next week, and once that arrives, we'll be a total Honda family (CRV, 2 x Jazz's and a HRV) His proposition was, that the reliability of Honda's mean that people keep them longer, so Honda are are getting their money up front. Sound plausible?

[@fred3527]

You can get a base Golf for $39k + onroads. The Golf will use 1.5l/100km more, but otherwise not that much between them. In principle, I don't think hybrids make sense unless you are a taxi or other ultra-high mileage driver. The extra cost, weight, complexity, and longer term battery degradation will never make up for the small fuel savings. In real world driving, you could get 5.5l/100 in a Scala.

[@therightcar]

Yeah, fair point. It’s a good car but you’re not just buying it because it’s a hybrid.

[@gregb1599]

People buy Honda's and Toyota's because they, on average, are far more reliable than any German car and are far cheaper to service and repair.

[@fred3527]

@gregb1599 I can't argue with that, but at some point the purchase price doesn't justify it.

[@gregb1599]

@@fred3527 Well no way in hell I would pay $60k for that Honda ($60k in my country) when a top spec Rav4 AWD hybrid costs exactly the same which is what we brought. We did have to wait 5 months for it and did look at used Rav4 but could never justify paying more for a used Rav4 than a brand new one!

[@garynewcombe910]

The lack of a spare tyre is a killer if you do any country driving. Way too many brands are ignoring the reality of driving in Australia by only providing tyre repair kits.

[@robertporter9173]

There is nothing that Honda could offer to bring me back to their brand. The golden days of the 90's for them are long gone. The moment they took away the majority of their dealer network and limited parts supply and service is when they lost me.

[@therightcar]

I can understand your position, my friend.

[@stephenmorris3696]

Yea, I understand that. I’m still loyal and living inner city Brisbane I am fine. I love the car too much to walk away. Every time I drive someone else’s car I get back in mine and realise how much I enjoy driving it. My gf is a Dr she drives a Mercedes shooting brake, it’s sort of nice but does not drive like my civic, they are too good.

[@acde9355]

It’s so weird that the Civic hatch is almost $2k more than the HRV cousin.

[@simonmanners4108]

Honda do make very good vehicles. Shame that in Australia they seem to have lost their way somewhat.

[@therightcar]

Their direction isn’t mass-market, big-sales.

[@shadowminister4090]

We'll be in the market for something in the next few months however, with family some distance away in the country NSW & country Victoria, down gravel roads, the absence of a full-sized spare is a deal breaker. That also counts out every EV.

[@MC77456]

Fantastic car. My wife a i just purchased the exact same car and colour with most extra accessories 2025 built. I will tell you all why we ended up purchasing one. The Civic is large enough to be used comfortably with a family of 4 even though it's a 5 seater. Has great boot space. There was nothing i liked under $50K with the quality the Honda offers and its the hottest hatch going around. It offers the best Hybrid system and the drive is very impressive. The finishes are first class. Has a great Bose stereo system. Great resale. Great reliability. Honda makes the race spec Civic on the same platform - Type R spec. The same drive train is also used in their heigher Accord model. Toyota Corolla cabin feels claustrophobic. Rear seating is terrible and boot space is limited. The Camry would be on par with the Civic but unfortunately, the Camry doesn't drive like the Civic and it's hybrid power train is not up to the smoothness of the Civic. Plus,,,, its a Camry. Did you know that Honda produces 17 million motors a year making them the biggest manufacturer of engines in the world. Honda is not worried about the Australian market so much as their main market sales are in the US, 3rd largest car sales. People complaining about the price. Every new car prices have gone up by 30%. The Civic should be car of the year!

[@georgezhou814]

I think you are one of very few people who still appreciate what Honda is offering. I wonder how many people actually had a test drive before making negative comments about pricing. My family owned pricey CRV Hybrid and we loved it in every way. Competition is extremely severe, Chinese low pricing cars with some wow interior factors are certainly attracting lots of car buyers. Regardless, Honda does make good quality car.

[@Gr8mal12]

Agreed. I tested a lot of cars, some cheaper ones and others a lot more expensive than the Civic, and the Civic was the best value for money given just how well it drives, the refinement of the hybrid system, and how pleasant an interior it is to spend time in. Unfortunately all new car prices have shot up. Sure I wish it was cheaper so more people would consider it because it's a great car and I love driving it.

[@MC77456]

@@Gr8mal12 Be interesting to see how well the Chinese cars age with reliability. I know for sure the quantity / engineering isn't up to their Japanese neighbours. Btw, the Civic is made in Japan while the CRV is made in Thailand.

[@SalvatoreP-d9r]

Yeah, but does it have crown jewels air bags?

[@aabhaspandit]

Launched here in nz for 60k! On road. Way too expensive, almost near to a type R pricing. Hrv hybrid launched way less at 45k and better value for money. Honda really needs to review its pricing if it wants sell more.

[@therightcar]

Yeah, the thing is that I don’t think they care how many they sell….!

[@aabhaspandit]

true. I mean 60k for a hatch doesn’t make sense. This is like suv category. You can get a RAV4 hybrid in that kind of money and is a much bigger car. *if you can get one delivered in time😂

[@avery4528]

I think the car makes a lot of sense at a $50,000 drive away price. What do you lose with the base trim?

[@therightcar]

As I mostly covered, the top-spec adds: Panoramic sunroof Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat Four-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat Black leather upholstery Wireless smartphone charger

[@soothsayer1900]

The price is just crazy. Are Honda management just off their rockers or do they just want to not sell any more cars in Australia. I feel bad for Honda dealers

[@daniel-ino]

i thought they were expensive in Europe only. We drive Hondas but they are simply not competitive anymore with pricing..

[@therightcar]

Yep, it’s a shame the price is so high.

[@petercrawford3370]

Don't know why we have a different naming convention here in NZ, for the same car. I note us kiwi's only get the top model. Lovely car, but 60K (kiwi) here on the road is an awful lot of money.

[@therightcar]

Yep; the names are weird - but the price is weirder!!

[@markward573]

Man I bought a civic like 10 years ago and was a great car, don't know what they are doing now, so expensive

[@kapow4]

It's a great car overall but the small rear seats and limited boot space are a letdown. If Honda had been more strategic they could have introduced the Civic Hybrid Sedan and targeted the Camry's niche. Would you say this civic hybrid drives better than the camry hybrid?

[@MC77456]

The back seats and rear cargo area is great for a mid size car

[@NickWilliamson-o5d]

Have had multiple Hondas. Super reliable and I’m ok to pay for quality but could they spend a little more on a better exterior designer. As a distance commuter the efficiency could make it a great car for me but the NVH is a BiG problem. Constant course chip drone is so tiring. Also the overall complexity of engine, 2 electric motors, battery etc bit of a worry. I would love to see Honda deliver an EV. I’d be interested. But the Japanese have been asleep at the wheel. And the initial impression of the future zero series brings back the exterior design problem - Dustbuster anyone!

[@b.k.s.sthcoast]

Which is the better car? The new Civic or the Accord?

[@sv6k0a39]

That price is ridiculous. Buy this car used or look elsewhere.

[@therightcar]

It’ll be good value in a few years I think!

[@Marlo63]

What is wrong with you people , hit the subscribe button . The best reviewer / reviews on Australian KZbin . PS : Happy New Year to all in 25.

[@anakinskywalker4113]

Not for the price they are asking! I’m sorry but Honda have really out priced themselves. A decent car that is ruined by absolutely horrendously high prices. 👎

[@thelostgeneration2000]

Basically Honda is trying to sell you a hybrid that can save some money on petrol but it is going to end up in Honda pocket 😂😂😂 Great review btw, cheers!

[@lateralridge]

Great review. I still feel this is 5k -8K overpriced. I have one and its awesome to drive and its so easy to drive. I cant tell how much I appreciate the position of cup holders (take note Toyota), seat position. I always end up driving RAV4 during my travels and I cant wait to get out of RAV4 because its rubbish to drive. the boot of Civic is decent for a small family. I hate that they missed 360 camera and they should have increased the screen size to 11 inch like the Accord. Road insulation should be better. Interior can be noisy on coarse chip roads. Definitely a great car esp on curvy roads (cant get my head around people driving cars with Lots of Body roll) . Corolla is just cheap plastic. Mazda 3 is similar price but appears smaller. Theres no i30 sedan in NZ. But Honestly Honda doesnt care about Aus or NZ, all their sales are in North America and they are minting money there. and FYI i get 5.8L/100 km on my 1.5 turbo on 95% highway driving, Am not upgrading to Hybrid.

[@craig3211]

In my opinion Honda is producing a better overall experience when it comes to their hybrid systems when compared to Toyota which is similar quality vehicle (Toyota have the edge in slightly better mileage but lack in the overall drive experience which Honda delivers). From my personal experience of owning a ZR-V hybrid for nearly a year now I can find nothing to moan about (I suppose other than the lack of a spare wheel which many new vehicles have removed). Yes the price of the vehicles have gone up. That’s the result of introducing new technology & significant shipping increases worldwide. Other than the price I think Honda Australia is suffering from PR due to previous years change in your market (I’m NZ). If Honda can survive in your market for the next few years I think you will see a resurgence in their brand. My only other concern would be the merger with Nissan (& Mitsubishi?) & what this looks like going forward.

[@trentbosnic]

I really don't understand why you'd buy this over Honda's own HRV, or other Hybrids on the market that are $15k cheaper. What a blunder.

[@fred3527]

North American reviewers also give this car great reviews, but the price is way too high in Australia. Honda has also outpriced the Accord. I'm not sure what Honda is trying to achieve with their pricing.

[@copaloadofthis]

Maybe a merger with another Japanese manufacturer ?

[@fred3527]

@copaloadofthis For the employees, these mergers are a nightmare. I wouldn't wish one on my worst enemy.

[@therightcar]

Yeah exactly. The brand isn’t aiming for big sales but I wish they’d aim for at least some sales with a bit more realistic pricing!!

[@fred3527]

@therightcar Without a certain level of cars on the road, it makes keeping spares available expensive, if not completely non-viable.

[@buncha5651]

No thanks at that price. I'd rather have a tin roof and a spare wheel. Honda is not going to sell many.😊

[@ianbaxter99]

I like the look and tech of the new Civic. However, the pricing is a major deterrent for me to purchase one. If the price was $10-20k lower I may give it more consideration. My current drive is a 2023 Kia Cerato GT sedan which I purchased when new. I am extremely satisfied with it although I will acknowledge that the fuel consumption of the Civic. Considering the difference between the consumption that I have achieved with my Cerato compared to what Matt achieved in his test of the Civic, I would need to travel approximately 500,000 km to recoup the purchase price difference which, considering my driving history since I bought my first car, would take about 40 years. A completely ridiculous proposition as I normally purchase a new one about every 10 years.

[@Marc-ww6fw]

Honda civics were renowned for cheap reliable cars. Popular amongst young new car owners, P-Platers or anyone looking for a reliable cheap daily commuter. They've destroyed it! Not that this specific car is bad but they should've kept the base petrol models on offer.

[@RowanGontier]

I feel that their pricing is fair, based on what testers have said. But there is a psychological price turn off given that the price touches many larger SUVs, and that it is historically an economical brand, not a German alternative. I feel that Honda should take a strategy of creeping up the price bracket, not jump up multiple notches.

[@therightcar]

It’s a great car. My partner said she thinks it’s worth the money for the quality feel and easy drive of it … so that’s bang on!

[@RowanGontier]

@therightcar I know how you feel about driver aid annoyance. I drove an mx5 a few days back on twisty roads, and the lane keep assist kept triggering on narrow roads. It was more distracting than helpful. Driver sanity is priceless.

[@daweigo6851]

Honda sales have plummeted and selling very few cars, so price is not fair...

[@RowanGontier]

@@daweigo6851 from what reviewers are saying, the vehicle feels at least 30% better than a corolla. The civic base model price is about 30% higher than base corolla. Fairness does not always mean that supply and demand agree.

[@peoplelikeus3684]

What is the hybrid Honda Civic's 0-100km time?

[@BonusCan]

i hope they can update the new CR-V's with the new google tech.

[@therightcar]

I think they will in 2025. Maybe late in the year.

[@marshallmarthes]

Hybrid system is not going to save you 15 to 20,000 across it's lifespan so there's no point if you don't drive a million kilometres to get a hybrid

[@bbokdoong]

Transmission tunnel actually helps a child sitting in the middle position. Without it, their legs dangle in the air. Good car, but the price is too close to midsize hybrid cars such as Camry, Accord, and Sonata.

[@Felixmax507]

That is one of the reasons why will Honda go bancrupt. For that money there are better choices.

[@therightcar]

I don’t know about the bankruptcy claim, but they aren’t going to sell many at this price.

[@Felixmax507]

Some say they are going to buy Nissan and then go bancrupt together. Anyway, one would need to really get in love to buy this car and not other choices for similar money as even small turbo or mild hybrid engines use similar amount of fuel.

[@MC77456]

Yeah what is a better choice.... please tell me and I will tell you you're wrong?

[@DaNavMan]

The Tesla Model 3 is only a few grand more (much cheaper if you novated lease) with more features, more power, much lower running costs. But it is missing an indicator stalk...

[@ApexAL]

What do you actually drive though?

[@brettd5315]

Same fuel usage as my motorcycle!!

[@mvnorsel6354]

Plus the car has a heater, comment from a former motorcyclist.😅

[@therightcar]

Epic!

[@therightcar]

Hahaha and a death-preventative steel cell!

[@russellchristison8425]

No spare wheel is a deal breaker for me, I do 45,000 kilometres a year mostly regional driving, a nice car but at this price not a competitor for a Toyota Corolla but could be an interesting choice compared to an Audi A3 sedan or hatchback.

[@shaneleslie8968]

Zrv is the suv version of the civic and starts at $40k

[@slavomt5832]

You pay for high quality and top reliability 🤩 Civic is a pleasure to drive.

[@lukegarratt82]

$56k and it can't even tow 3.5T! 😜 Lovely interior though, right mix of buttons and screen real estate.

[@gregorycraig2326]

I have just purchased one and went through the whole overpriced pain. Compared and drove the Hyundai N premium, Toyota corolla, camry and the Skoda Octavia and superd. If the new Skoda sportline was here already it would be a very hard decision but nothing else drove as nicely. Spare tyre was a worry but pretty much city driving and only had 3 flats in 30 years so ill risk it. If i was regional i would not buy. Another factor not mentioned is supply chain. I can have a new Civic in a few weeks. Everyone saying Toyota enjoy the 6 month wait for the top spec. Same with Hyundai the wait is 3plus months

[@shadowmysticranger]

I would buy this with eyes closed instead of Chinese junk byd sealion 6.

[@SalvatoreP-d9r]

If you buy this with your eyes closed, you have no one to blame but yourself.

[@Eccentricplum]

Remember when these sorta sized hatchbacks were priced from the early to mid 20k mark.

[@seanh1988]

My Civic 2013 VTI-S was 21500. The new pricing is ridiculous.

[@Eccentricplum]

@ yep. My base model 2011 Mazda 3 manual was 20k

[@alburaq3290]

These legacy dinosaurs will be obliterated in a few years by Chinese EVs. Charging infrastructure is getting better, battery prices are dropping every year and the pace at which Chinese are improving is insane. By 2030 their cars will be so much better than legacy automakers and they're affordable as well.

[@seanh1988]

Full electric is at best 10 years away.

[@fast10gaming]

That car is just 10k more expensive than what it should be. Price is the reason alot of people not going to buy it.

[@spiro5327]

There is only one big problem with this car. Fixed pricing. Wake up Honda Australia before you have no choice but to close shop !!! 😢

[@Greg-k4j]

The front bumper redesign does not work, needs a 40/20/40 rear split and a parcel shelf that one can put stuff on, short 10,000km service intervals, poor effort Honda Australia.

[@therightcar]

I hear you! I don’t mind the redesign though!

[@thelostgeneration2000]

In NZ you can get top specs RAV4 hybrid limited which makes more sense than this civic.

[@IsaacLoven]

Interior is nice. Noisy like a 2005 madza3? No spare tyre. 409 litres boot is probably too small for a family. Perfect if it was 10k cheaper. No wonder I have only seen one on the road. This is a perfect example of how to make a good car but fail in the execution.

[@therightcar]

Not as noisy as a Mazda.

[@hellothere4342]

Nearly 60k and people have problems with paying for a cheaper Chinese car. Are we having a COL crisis or not? You could almost get a top trim Camry for that. Wasn't a Civic meant to be affordable?

[@stew4267]

No think i still like the CX5 AWD turbo about the same price

[@tonycoz2309]

This or the Camry Hybrid?

[@Discovery2024-rn8kn]

I'd go BYD, Zeekr or even Xepeng and other competitors. Honda is so last decade

[@RodneyW]

The Civic is such a good car, but has two critical shortcomings. Firstly the price... Secondly, as with many other cars, they've created additional boot space by not including a spare tyre. Without a spare, the car is pretty much unusable in rural areas.

[@jkye1980]

this price can t compete with a Toyota, Even a Honda CR - V hybrid is around this price. the new Toyota Camry in similar price and a more bigger car. 60k hard to bare with. I am sure this civic is a good car to drive, handly could be better than the Toyota but not this price. may not be hybrid, but 60k there is so many alternative than Honda. 12mth and 10000km service feeling a bit short, even Toyota offer a 15k km service

[@tonytomassoni1973]

Nice car but way overpriced.

[@lichan-d4e]

What about the MODEL -T, yes a dinosaur. What about a BYD shark?

[@therightcar]

Hahaha. Yeah, a SHARK makes sense as an alternative to this.

[@ETERNITY777]

🤑🤑🤑 TO EXPENSIVE WILL HAVE BAD SALES 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@nathansmith6914]

If it's good quality then it should cost more. Variety is good.

[@therightcar]

It is good quality. Comparable to Audi, BMW

[@gregb1599]

The reason it does not have any of that annoying safety kit is because it's tested in 2022. It seems most new cars are getting the over sensitive new equipment that even European Ncap is saying is too sensitive. But of course car makers want the perfect 5 star, so add that annoying stuff so that it gets the 5 stars because other safety is lacking! I believe this year Ncap will add assisted driving, as many fail this category badly! I mean, what a stupid system to have lane keeping only for it to just disengage should the driver become incapacitated, the car will continue at the set speed and crash! Some new systems with do everything to try and wake you up, should that fail the car will pull over to the shoulder of the road stop put the hazard lights on, sound the horn, unlock the doors and even automatically ring emergency services! And for those that are perfect drivers and will say you should not be driving while tired, not every one of these are people simply falling asleep, and medical events can happen to anyone at any stage in life.

[@wadem4503]

This car, or its price at least, is all about older people who have owned and enjoyed Honda's over the years. I get you pay the Toyota tax when buying one of their cars, it the only Japanese manufacturer that still has that cache of top quality; Honda being a wannabe Toyota is as outrageous as it is hilarious.

[@therealjeffg]

Too expensive. You can get some really good EVs for that price

[@MisterX-er9si]

It is a way too expensive... Now I understand why honda and nissan cannot survive nowadays in comparison to chinese brands.

[@Lokito2010]

So overpriced.. My first Honda Civic I paid 24k back in 1993..still quicker than this.. Honda has lost its way.. Remember Intergra Prelude NSX.. They don't make cars like that anymore.. These days it's all the same

[@therightcar]

Well, they’ve changed tact. No-one wants sports cars, good as they are. Look at Porsche!

[@Lokito2010]

@therightcar I would hardly call a Honda Prelude or a Honda Integra a sports car.. Toyota has the GR86 Subaru has the BRZ Hyundai have the N series.. All I'm saying in my opinion is the cars Honda are bringing out are crap.. The brand subsequently posted its two weakest sales years on record in Australia...dropping from 29,040 vehicles sold in 2020 (the last full year before going non-negotiable) to 14,215 sales in 2022.. and 13,734 sales in 2023... Numbers don't lie.. Or you a paid shill for Honda 😂😂

[@alfstewart22]

What a joke of an entry level price.

[@mhoward736]

For that money I'd rather have the Toyota Camry even if it is the worlds most boring (but reliable) car.

[@russellchristison8425]

I’d take the civic because of its liftback styling, the Camry is a great car with a big boot but like most sedans a smallish boot opening

[@cabralad]

It's expensive, battery needs replacing every 10 years $$$$, infotainment screen looks small and cheap. I am Waiting for new Golf or Audi A3.

[@levi.k4017]

First

[@therightcar]

Next?

[@mlasrb]

49900 $ for a Civic? 🤣🤣🤣 Honda must be trolling 🤡. This crap isn’t worth more than 37000 $ at most.

[@kmuinde]

some hondas have the wet timing belt nowadays

[@YZJB]

No, Honda used a wet timing belt in one engine (the 1.0L turbo three cylinder, engine code P10A2) which was never sold in Australia. Every Honda currently for sale in Australia uses a timing chain.

[@therightcar]

Chain chain chain !

[@AC-le9wv]

Apart from the obsessive high price, the engine will not last as long as traditional Honda engine. It’s direct injection only without the port injectors. This will inevitably cause carbon buildup long term. Walnut shell cleaning is the only way out. However it’s expensive and a tricky procedure which may potentially cause more damage to the engine. Other than that, it’s a very nice car. In the meantime, I will keep driving my 23 yr old Civic which drinks 7.5L/100km on 91 octane regular fuel, not bad at all😅

[@69memnon69]

Cars a total ripoff, especially if you compare the pricing to a Mazda 3. You can get a model 3 for the same money and it’s a vastly better car.

[@VaporyAbyss]

Noones gonna pay 50k for a civic, hondas been dead for years

[@octavian2783]

Yeah,, nah!