Wait.. Seriously?? // 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Review

[@zarkony1]

4:00 The 'pause' in the brakes might be because of regen breaking. The first 10-15% of the brake pedal might only be doing regen before the actual physical brakes kick in. It takes a bit getting used to, but it works out. Plus, if you change your driving habits, you end up using the regen for most of the braking power, and your pads last way longer.

[@Drewcardello]

Upvoted

[@TheChimples]

hmm that's an interesting hypothesis

[@kenhoward3512]

This newest Honda hybrid was supposed to have eliminated that "pause" from regeneration while braking.

[@Winkkin]

I am so with you on the idea that sedans are by far superior to suvs. I'd also go so far as to say, that at 70 I've never owned a car with more than 2 doors.

[@jfess1911]

I am a fan of hatchbacks and mini station-wagons for practicality, but you have a point. At one point, Saturn aptly described their small wagon as "a sedan with a backpack". I learned to drive in my parent's SUV in the 1970's (International Scout II), and have stayed away since.

[@twalters8]

The vent under the backseat is there to aid in cooling the battery.

[@creamwobbly]

Don't store small pets there.

[@HumbleBearcat]

No filter behind the vent?

[@svcleaves]

No filter. Toyota added filter to hybrid cooling vent in back seat area after it became clear that dust and dirt in the air cooling system was number one cause of battery failure

[@jfan4reva]

@@svcleaves I was wondering if it had a filter. Also, yes Honda could probably put a cv shaft through that knuckle 1:08 . and that space above the rear axle 1:11 might large enough for a rear motor, giving all wheel drive without need for a propeller shaft tunnel (like the Toyota Camry hybrid AWD models.)

[@anthonystaunton561]

I like how you go through the mechanics and how this thing is engineered. This shows us if we can get our money's worth if we buy it. Rather than someone reviewing a car and keep saying "it's a car" . The review is 10/10. Bravo !

[@DaveDDD]

100% agreed that the Fit is missed. It was so much bigger on the inside than it looked - it’s a perfect secondary little city/suburbs car.

[@hctim96]

I had one and it was a POS...Sold it in a year...

[@502Chevy]

Plus it was cheap.

[@ericcarson342]

It was 19k brand new (2020 LX). See used ones (LX) asking $15-20k with 40-60k miles. EX even more. That is an even better car than a Civic, imo. Easy to drive and even easier to park. It looks tiny but is roomy, and it's a hatch.

[@blipco5]

The Fit had one of the best engineered interiors of any car ever made. Tiny on the outside, huge on the inside. 👍

[@ljacobs357]

Had a fit for 20 years. Never had a problem. Too bad they discontinued it in the US.

[@scotturich]

Thank you Sara for explaining the transmission correctly everyone just calls this a CVT and it’s clearly not a CVT

[@hctim96]

Yup, it's more like a rheostat with a clutch that engages the engine at speed.. nice...Both come on at their most efficient range..

[@yankeedoodle7693]

if the ratio is continuously variable, its a CVT. This has an electric motor that varies the ratio, so its an ECVT

[@DavidGotelli710]

It's actually a direct drive unit so idk why anyone calls it a CVT

[@ericcarson342]

Not everyone (most are not calling it that). Only a few keep repeating it. Most people know. People like you keep repeating it that everyone is calling it a CVT.

[@creamwobbly]

I haven't heard anyone just calling it a CVT without also describing the dual motor setup, and I've listened to a lot of garbage ‘reviews’.

[@bryanmchugh1307]

that is the NICEST Civic I have ever seen. The front and the back are pretty shmexxy. The interior looks fantastic. Appears pretty gosh darn well built.

[@davidburrus9813]

Miss our 2010 Fit. Civics are so huge nowadays! Another great review, Sarah.

[@GuntanksInSpace]

Civics as big as the Accords I grew up seeing nowadays lol And yes, this was a great review, Sarah!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@GuntanksInSpace They are bigger than the original Accords.

[@GuntanksInSpace]

@@exothermal.sprocket you ain't wrong!

[@ferenc-x7p]

My favorite 90s car was the 1992 Honda Accord EX - 5 Spd. It was actually smaller than this new Civic.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

A lot of things have changed in automobiles in America, citizens have had to deal with increasing costs of transportation, but what has never changed is the profits of the auto corporations.

[@get2themetal]

I wish Honda had kept the fit, too. Small cars can be so enjoyable and so easy to park. If you're only commuting with a lot of people or carrying a lot, you need a minivan, not a full-size suv.

[@hctim96]

Mine was junk...CVT was horrible.

[@crxbb9506]

@@hctim96previous gen Fit IMO was better than the last gen fit - no cvt - came as a manual or regular old style automatic.

[@-DC-]

Still sold almost worldwide Honda US just refuse to bring it in.

[@williamcovington7484]

@@crxbb9506 Purposely bought a used 2013 in 2016 to avoid the CVT. Already had a 2009.

[@duaneafields]

@@-DC- wow you mean the bid/harris epa hipaa standards refuse to bring it in.

[@stevejarred6484]

Gotta love that yellow foam finger pointer - I always get a chuckle 🤭 when Sarah beaks it out!

[@thomas5714]

Genius accouterment for reviews. It literally gets the point across.

[@humbughumbughumbug]

FUZZY CARDBOARD *thwap thwap*

[@Urbanhandyman]

It's a Japanese car review tactic from "back in the day." Look up Keiichi Tsuchiya.

[@levigato125]

Mikecarinfo was the first to use a yellow foam finger.

[@glennhavinoviski8128]

@@humbughumbughumbug I guess if it has hairy cardboard but is not an off-roader, it gets a waiver.

[@wbryanj]

Your car knowledge really shows when you do your reviews. You aren't just spitting out what you are told, you dig and explain construction and things a car savvy person wants to know. Well done. The look on your face while doing the beans test said a lot.

[@bjzappYT]

The beans keep getting ugly r in my opinion

[@rcDoom]

I like the breaking test face better

[@Utoobdewd]

There could be a blizzard outside, but a new video from Sarah is just a ray of sunshine

[@vroomgc]

lame

[@JKD6991]

@@vroomgcwhy? Sarah brings cheerfulness into her videos. How is that lame?

[@timbrown9731]

Or a fire storm out here in California….

[@jergervasi3331]

I rented a hybrid a few months ago and it was my first time getting that kind of fuel efficiency. It's almost spooky. Great review, Sarah! As always!

[@-DC-]

Euro Ford Escape Diesel I'm getting 46 miles per gallon 😎

[@jakerunsabroad]

I got a gently used old 2013 Ford C-Max and the other night in 20 degrees, I averaged 60.9 mpg for the 11 mile drive home. *Ford does allow you to try stay on the battery at higher speeds. Up to 60 mph on the base model. I use cruise control as much as possible to not waste gas.

[@Brdsh0t]

All wheel drive available on all hybrids in 2026 model year. If you set up individual drive mode you can eliminate the fake shifting noise in sport. Had mine a few months, excellent car. My sedan is assembled in Canada. I prefer the Continental tires they include on the sedan. Hatch is a bit heavier from the rear door and its 4" shorter. Sedan gets a cnt hair better mpg. Only the Type R can beat it 0-60, the Si lags behind slightly but comes in manual.

[@PatHaskell]

Haha, haven’t heard the c hair reference in a long time!

[@tyhyhh]

And blows the doors off above 60

[@mikegirard4388]

An AWD civic hybrid would be a great Subaru alternative for people that want a car with a little bit of driver engagement.

[@mikegirard4388]

Sad to see Honda is going with wider factory tire sizes. Honda historically were great snow cars in part because they only used 205’s which is better for a car in that weight range in snow. 235s are better for a 3500-4500lb SUV or minivan.

[@Fastvoice]

@@mikegirard4388 What speaks against two set of wheels - the 2nd one being smaller with narrower pure snow tires? That way you can fit UHP summer tires on the OEM wheels.

[@nomdeploom5707]

"Shport" You've got this planted in my brain now. Whenever I see the word this is how it's got to be pronounced.

[@tails300]

14:37 that’s where the traction battery fan filter lives. It’s recommended to be inspected, cleaned or replaced periodically to keep the battery happy.

[@Chr1s-fm6bi]

What I value most from this channel Sarah is your commitment to science and precision of measuring things like the wheel gap in fingers. You are a professional 🫡😃

[@Mark24XX]

Ive watched many reviews of this car, and none have gone over the civic quite like you. An awd civic hybrid would be something id happily wait for in canada. Would probably wanna wait a couple years after the first one comes out tho. Thank you for the review!

[@TheModerateMillenial]

I miss the prius V. We had one. It was so roomy and practical. I really wish when they make hatches, they went that route and gave us functional hatch/mini SUV.

[@GHinWI]

@15:55…as a long-time hybrid person, fun to see Sarah gamifying fuel efficiency. That was also my first reaction with hybrid, to see what technique changes would give the best numbers.

[@michaelallen434]

I drive a non-hybrid civic. It’s not fancy but it’s a great car. Handles well, comfortable driving and great gas mileage. Would recommend 🙂

[@noid8814]

I drove your style and the new 2025.Hybrid off the assembly line in Ontario there's no comparison.Hybrid hands down beats it power.Everything is just so much better.

[@HumbleBearcat]

@@noid8814 Except the handling and braking for the hybrid is like 270 lbs heavier.

[@tails300]

@@HumbleBearcatit actually handles better because the traction battery under the back seats lowered the center of gravity. It also stops quicker with the help of the regenerative brakes, and despite the slight weight increase it still manages to get better fuel economy and acceleration.

[@waterloo123100]

@@tails300It might handle better for someone trying to maneuver in the snow but hybrids don’t handle like the sporty hatch and compact that everyone wants from the 90s the 1992 civic got 48 city and 55 highway with half a the materials as a hybrid of today. Older Hondas will always be better.

[@tails300]

@@waterloo123100 that’s fine people buying these don’t care about all of that.

[@jywn]

really like that Sarah included how it compares with the cost of inflation

[@AlrienJ]

Could've also mentioned that back then you could get a base Civic for under $13k

[@DIYtryer]

ya very cool to see its not rally more expensive

[@johnwinnerdz1]

But did you start your shop build?

[@jdlestero]

My first car was a 78 cvcc, 2 door hatch with a five speed manual. Probably 150 fewer horsepower than that, but to this day, the most fun car I've ever owned.

[@kwells5]

That gen cvic was amazing. I miss the one I had.

[@jdlestero]

@kwells5 yeah, wish I'd hung onto it.

[@Dazwoodturner]

Mine was a '77 with the "B" racing motor and a manual 5 speed. Too young and stupid to realize what I had when I sold it. Starting in cold weather with a manual choke wasn't much fun but it was a great car otherwise for its time.

[@raminadeo1]

You need to have your own sitcom. Your intelligent silliness is MAGNETIC and entertaining. Keep doing what youy are doing!

[@512Berlinetta]

One of the best channels out there. Onwards to 1 Million subscribers!

[@AdrianBaran]

I just bought one two weeks ago and was hoping you’d review it! It’s an awesome car all in all. I put a set of DWS06+ on mine and the handling is even better than stock. Maybe some Koni coils one day. As an engineer in the industry I love your reviews because you get into the technical aspects of the vehicle. *Btw that hairy cardboard is called PET :p

[@Brdsh0t]

@@AdrianBaran Can you share why you picked that tire. I was looking at some summer Continentals because in SoCal we never have snow at lower elevations. I was going to do the extreme contact sport2. My hybrid came with Conti ProContact RX.

[@bb5242]

do the ladies like it? 😂

[@nostradamus7648]

Along with the shocks, consider polyurethane bushings if you want serious handling cheaply. I put the same Continentals on my Scion TC. Big improvement. I'm also putting EBC slotted discs and RedStuff brake pads on it.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

Well of course it's a "PET" It's covered in fur. 😛

[@andrewallen9432]

Ive got the same tires on my '23 Integra and my wife's '18 Giulia. Both cars ride and drive so much better now.

[@VMPhilosophy]

"I wish they still made the CRZ" is a phrase I have never thought I would hear.

[@Surfzap63]

With this newest type of technology, the CRZ could actually be what it should’ve been all along. I too, would like to see it come back.

[@vitreoushumor]

I wish the crz was worth buying when it came out but 35+ mpg didn't sell it

[@t4cot4ctical]

@@vitreoushumor I had a 2013 CRZ for a couple years. Always got 41-51mpgs.

[@SkylineStrength]

I recently bought a 2013 CR-Z and I really like it actually. All this time I've felt the car makes no sense on paper, didn't know why you would get one over a Fit... I can now say though that the interior is light years better than the Fit, they aren't four lug with rear drums, they get a 6 speed manual, if I'm not mistaken some suspension parts that look identical between the two are made of aluminum on the CR-Z instead of steel, etc. They are very uncommon to see on the roads, plus it's just cool in retrospect now to have probably the last manual hybrid and the last two door hatchback Honda may ever sell here. I have the version with the lithium battery and get 37 mpg effortlessly with regular driving in normal mode, with prices here currently a full tank of gas is about $23

[@SpaceEngineerErich]

CRZ's rock. It's on my shortlist to replace my current daily, a 2010 Civic.

[@AH-bm4ts]

Battery vent under back seat doesn't have a filter like Toyota so keep it clean and clear

[@minigpracing3068]

Battery vents inside the cabin are a big hazard if the battery starts to thermal runaway!!! Jeep did that and got a few explosions blowing the top into the sky. StacheD talks about this once in a while.

[@bradhaines3142]

@@minigpracing3068 not an issue with toyota, at least ive never heard of that happening. though they use nickel instead of lithium so it doesnt boom as easy

[@bobdavis3357]

We gotta get Sarah up to over a million subs!

[@3dandyrandy3]

How ? Bots?

[@Earlywinters09]

We miss the Fit too... which is why we're keeping our 2015 Fit. No doubt though, the Civic is nice. Thanks for another great review!

[@UFCGodzilla556]

Thanks for the review Sarah! I have a 2024 Civic 2.0L NA Manual transmission. I am disappointed Honda will no longer make cars like this. My K20c2 engine is the last port injected old school Honda engine they will probably ever make. Makes my car feel special.

[@bretthansen8166]

I had a 2020 Civic Sport Sedan with the K20c2 NA and a 6 speed manual as well. The car no doubt would last hundreds of thousands of miles, but it was so painfully slow that it struggled on certain uphill sections and freeways here in CA. Sold it paid off at 12k miles. If you want reliability that’s the combo you want for sure, but simply for commuter reasons as it is super slow.

[@PeterWindsor-l8n]

Back when I had a long commute I hypermiled my Mini Cooper S (with the optional real LSD same one as in the Mazdaspeed 3). I regularly got 44mpg with 1.6L turbo.

[@drummerscotch2163]

I own a 2012 Honda Fit and it is hands down the best car I have ever owned. Oh, and I can fit (pun intended?) all of my drums in it. If you say 'Fit" with an accent, it is 'Vette'.

[@creamwobbly]

I hope you play jazz…

[@mcroadracer1]

This one the best review on this car I have seen and I seen a lot. I just bought this car 3 days ago 👍

[@boopers1962]

Hi, I want to buy as well. Did the recent recalls affect your decision? I looked up Vin numbers and no recalls.

[@mcroadracer1]

I haven’t heard about recalls on Civic hybrid recalls.

[@cabiv545]

I would like to see you review the Civic sedan LX. These Civics with the relatively low-tech 2.0 liter are potentially sound long-term cars and/or future used cars. I own a 2016 HRV (116,000 miles) and a 2014 Civic (180,000 miles) since new with the 1.8 liter engine versions, and they have been very reliable. They, however, are manual transmissions that you cannot get in the new ones. The six-speed in the HRV has much better gears and is more fun to drive. Top gear rpm's are identical on the highway where the aerodynamics of the sedan shows up in significantly higher gas mileage.

[@timbrown9731]

0:32 Sarah’s videos are very uplifting😆 needed a bad pun since the rest of California is on 🔥 so sad…

[@malcolmgray.5913]

It’s not often I like a modern car. 8.8 is solid

[@JonnySaint-ntr1]

Honda's been hitting home runs consistently with the accords and civics since the 10th gen accord. Well design and clean looking parts

[@Drewcardello]

The only modern cars I like are the Ford/Honda/Toyota equipped with eCVT transmissions lol

[@glennsnowden8914]

Thanks!

[@glensanford2665]

Suggest getting a low cost accelerometer to enhance the “nerd out” on braking and acceleration.

[@GHinWI]

I bet there’s an iPhone app. It’s got the sensor(s) in it.

[@Torsee]

10:27 Stunning National Geographic worthy videography ! Gorgeous car!

[@gordon3988]

Enjoyed the review..well done, but your intro is always my fav!

[@joecampagna3662]

Took delivery of my hybrid first week of December. I live in Charlotte and it’s been pretty cold. I found that the more you run the heater the poorer your gas mileage but if the heater is off, I’ve been getting about 50 miles per gallon combined with the heater on around 40. So far, I really love this carand I also love that I was playing the same Naughty By Nature song on my car the other day!

[@matthewrudomin]

I need a new car soon, because my current 2010 Mazda 3 has more problems than an AP Calculus test. If you had $30,000 to spend on a daily commuter car, would you buy a Mazda 3 or a Honda Civic?

[@hodges32]

Civic hybrid hatch

[@matthewrudomin]

@hodges32 Thanks

[@cartilagehead]

17:15 The original Honda Insight also came with a manual. TFL had one for a while and RCR drove one. There’s something of an enthusiast community around them.

[@epytaf]

I daily drive a manual CR-Z. Even though it's as slow as the Insight it's based on, people are always impressed that it gets 37mpg. I'm just waiting on the new Prelude because I could really use some back seats 😅

[@papawheelie5835]

This one was pretty impressive but I'm holding out for the new Prelude to show up. Thanks Sarah!

[@paulclement4222]

What!?!? There's a new Prelude coming?

[@mainiac4pats]

14:29 video highlight, right here--> Sarah flipping the tray over to reveal the original CVCC I believe.

[@thomasmartell1629]

The CR-Z wasn't their first manual hybrid. The Honda Insight (G1) and the Honda Civic from 2003 that was mentioned were both available with a manual transmission on the IMA setup.

[@Insightfill]

I had the G1 CVT and really liked it. The manual was hard to find*. It had slightly worse emissions, but way better mileage. (Actually, G1 Insight was just a hard car to find in general.)

[@thomasmartell1629]

Yeah, my record (with a bad battery and over 250k) was 81 mpg between Las Vegas and Baker, California. The CVT didn't get lean mode.

[@JasonYergin]

You wish there was a way to turn the fake shifts off and/or on? I wish you had covered what the Engine Sound settings do in Individual Mode... Plus it was a trip seeing your reaction the first time you experienced the fake gear shifts. I agree that they're done really well and make the driving experience much cooler than the typical CVT buzzy-drone madness.

[@paulm749]

12:01 *YES!* I like my trucks, but cars still have their place in the scheme of things.

[@timmurphy5541]

The Honda "Jazz" (Fit) is a wonderful car. Feels huge, parks anywhere. We had one when we were living in Istanbul and it was wonderful for parking in tiny spaces. Every night when we got home and had to start the hunt for a parking space it was a bonus to be in that car. Plus the space under the rear seat !!!!! The way you could flip that rear seat up to make the back useful! I know you're not into EVs much but I'd love an EV version of that car. Unfortunately there would be nowhere to fit batteries I expect.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

@@timmurphy5541 honda did make an EV fit for the 2nd gen, it was incredibly expensive and barely got 90 miles of range

[@henriyoung3895]

HNY MISS SARAH, As an old fart, with limited range now. Yes my Miata days are gone. I need the SUV seat height to slide in n out. I can not lift myself up to get out of a low car seat height. As in the past. You are still very young n healthy so you don't have to worry about that. Love your videos. SGT DOUG, RECON, 101ST, RVN 68-69 LZ SALLY. LOVE FROM THAILAND.

[@bb5242]

maybe some physical therapy?

[@RollingThunder808]

I had one of those first Civic with a 600cc motorcycle engine. The fan belt had a 90 degree turn like the Corvair and air cooled. The dual exhaust pipes off the heads looked just like the motorcycle pipes. The shifter on the dash was a 4 speed. Gas milage was great.

[@garytorresani8846]

I had one too. A orange coup, 1972. Great little car. Have a 2019 Fit now. Best car ever.

[@trapt29]

My favorite car related channel on the tube ❤

[@502Chevy]

Sarah’s car reviews blow Car &Driver in the weeds.

[@hampyonce]

Now I have to know if the tray in my daughter's 22 Civic is also adorable. My son bought a new Accord Hybrid six months ago. Loves it. Our '18 Accord is starting to show some mental issues...

[@AwesomeEricD]

I have the Sedan version ... The mileage is not quite the same during winter (with 18" snow tires) ... It'll be around 40mpg ... Especially if you use the remote start to be cozy when you get in But still ... It get better MPG and performances than the 4 cyl. 2014 Accord Coupe it replaced ... And the Accord was already nice

[@Freeride600]

The reflection at 5:01 is funny af e: That's really cool that this uses an atkinson cycle engine, i didn't realize those were even a thing in [current year]..

[@johnoconnor4941]

I'm very thankful to have watched the install and as well as the 1400 lbs of car it also lifted my spirits. They'be been weighing my down of late. The turmoil here in the UK tends to burden everyone so thanks for... A, the install and B, the first reveiw on the lift...appreciate it Sarah...

[@hctim96]

Yup, and musk-o-mol does not help with the problem...

[@johnoconnor4941]

@hctim96 sorry, I don't recognise the reference musk-o-mol....any chance you could expand?

[@tturi2]

the typical Atkinson cycle engine operates in 360° crank rotation. it has the connecting rod in two pieces and constrained by a third reciprocating lever, it's basically manipulating the compression ratio and stroke length to reduce pumping losses,

[@ejohnson3131]

AWD would be a game changer because there’s millions of people in northern climates that like fuel efficient compact vehicles as daily commuters, but AWD is a must.

[@AlrienJ]

Most people who buy AWD don't need it at all, but there should be an e-AWD version for those who think they need it

[@waterloo123100]

It’s definitely not a need. Get snow tires if you want traction

[@brucebaraniak682]

Snow tires are all you need. AWD is a waste of money.

[@dj1111s]

I drove 4x4s for many years then one day I did the math. My drive to work was 5 miles each way. Figured about 5 days a winter 4 wheel drive would be nice but not necessary. Took those 5 days at 10 miles divided by my annual mileage and it came out to about 1/2 of 1 percent of miles driven would be nice to have all/4 wheel drive. I live in the northern climates. At least 90% of snowy days are easily navigated with my FWD mini van.

[@johndavidwolf4239]

In Atkinson cycle engines (more so than others) the expansion ratio as opposed to compression should be stated. It is still the ratio of combustion chamber volume to displacement, but as the charge is almost never "compressed" to the listed ratio, it is a more useful number. In ALL 4 cycle engines, it is the expansion ratio that creates the power (the power stroke), all other strokes are parasitic.

[@dave3657]

Nice lift! Whoever assembled it did a great job. 😃👍🏻

[@looneyyang1326]

Must've been you. lol. Thank you.

[@jeffosim8789]

@@looneyyang1326Sarah, Angel and Charlie assembled the Lift in her last video.

[@nickcivic21]

I love that whenever I want a vehicle you somehow review days before pic up same happen with TLX type S

[@サムロン-y7p]

シビックHYBRIDいいボディーカラーですね。スバルWRXとは違うブルーでキレイです。

[@starwf07]

This Civic is pretty tempting. I say that as someone driving a ‘12 Civic sedan that was originally thinking of getting something bigger for my next car. Would love a wagon. Honda needs to give us a sporty Accord hybrid wagon. Although I know that will never happen…

[@gordturnbull4835]

Another great vid. The Civic is now the same size as my `02 Accord. My `90 Civic Si would be able to park on the roof like a aircraft carrier! Did people get bigger?🐧

[@admiralbeez8143]

It’s nuts how big “compact” cars are today. I’m 54 and have been driving since the late 1980s. Honda Civics and Accords were much more compact and reasonably sized. My 1999 Accord was about as big as I’d like Hondas to get. The Gen 1 Civic is the perfect fiat 500 or Mini alternative today.

[@daviyen]

I appreciate your video, I probably learned more on this video than all the other (new) civic hybrid videos combined. Over 59 mpg is outstanding!

[@BenbenDesalapen]

Don’t need driveshaft nowadays to have AWD, Toyota uses electric motor on the rear of their Hybrid.

[@bradkendall5311]

My thoughts exactly. No need for a dinosaur era mechanical diff. Tons of room for an electric motor and would be cheaper and easier. Increase the battery size a bit and away you go.

[@502Chevy]

Exactly

[@NomenClature-o8s]

And the rear motor in the Toyotas adds to the regenerative braking by charging the battery.

[@benhaze1010]

But a real rear motor is needed, not the puny one Toyota is using just to be able to put the AWD badge on their vehicles.

[@billisdewillis5]

The reason Honda uses a traditional mechanical split is so that you can actually power the rear wheels with reasonable amount of power back there and at reasonable speeds. The Corolla has some 40hp motor that drives the rear wheel to only about 15mph iirc.

[@zednott]

you can change the fake motor sound in the settings. when you were showing " eco, normal, sport, individual" under individual the last option was fake motor sound.

[@SpiteBellow]

Never in my life did I think i'd hear you praise the FIT. Im on my second 2012 now, car is incredible

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Sarah, I can't pronounce "Boost Blue Hatch Bubble"! Of course you can and that is why we are enjoying another excellent review. Thanks for Sharing! 🙃🙂 P.S. Try saying that ten times real fast!

[@Risu1177]

Nice too see Hybrids still being made. I would rather have a hybrid then all electric.

[@bluestoneracing9719]

Crazy really, I know economy is maybe seen differently is the US compared to here in Europe, however, I still get over 62 MOG out of my old 2006 Golf Diesel with 210K miles on the clock!

[@donlindsay1643]

Folks like crossovers cause of the ease of getting in and out of them. It’s not easy getting in and out of modern sedans, especially if you have back issues, etc. And with the low profile tires on a lot of sedans when you have bumps or dips I see a lot of sedans almost have to come to a stop to negotiate them.

[@hctim96]

Can you get a lift kit for this civic like you can get on a Prius? Curbs could be a problem...

[@SarahnTuned]

That’s only because the average car buyer is in their late 50’s now, hardly anyone under that can afford new cars.

[@vroomgc]

I had a Kona N and got rid of it because of the crappy ride, i.e. feeling bumps and having low profile tires. But yes it was a tad taller than a car like this.

[@godofdun]

Wife and I are in our low 40s and will likely never own another sedan due to it just being easier. It's always been a better financial move for the young to buy used, let someone else take that upfront depreciation. The trend of new car buyers being older and wealthier than the average has been around for a long time now. It's also too expensive for the manufacturer to sell cheap small cars here in the US, that's why they're all getting discontinued here but still sold everywhere else (even in the EU where regulation is rampant).

[@areitu]

I’m glad someone else recognizes that! Companies call it “h-point” where the hip is located in a car. They’re at the perfect height in crossovers for people to easily sit down into

[@nicadavelife]

I have the sedan version in red! Absolutely LOVE IT!!!

[@robb8773]

Honda doesn't need a driveshaft to give it AWD, if they use eAWD!

[@JacobMueller]

Just switched from a 2016 Fit and picked up one of these to replace my wife's daily and we both love it. We would love if the new hybrid Fit was in the US but 45-50 mpg in this is also great. The OEM tires are trash in any kind of snowy conditions though. I switched to the crossclimate2s for the winter and dropped about 4-5mpg.

[@randyerickson2154]

Her new car lift brings all the boys to the yard. 🤣

[@MagnumDB]

I wish I understood what you're talking about - but I can still tell you know exactly what you're talking about. Love seeing the bottom of the car for a review!

[@bobbyjocowpoke1057]

That thing sounds like a hair dryer when you gave it the beans!🤣

[@surrendering2within]

yup

[@johnwinnerdz1]

Welcome.

[@TyphoonJetPilotMeteb]

5:38 What happened to the right one 😢😮

[@vinnyboomba9948]

Gentleman of culture take notes we are learning about bolstering

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Being a product of the 60's I've never been interested in anything labeled hybrid. But I must admit that one is impressive. Thanks for an eye opening review. And its a relief to see that beautiful brain under a lift that doesn't make one's penguin port pucker up.

[@maxotterland]

Once you wrap your brain around hybrid drive you'll understand that it's much more elegant and simple than an old school automatic. Most of the gearing is done with magnetism. The engine is pulling on the drive motors with magnetism to add torque. No physical connection to the wheels. Seems crazy at first but it's so smart. Toyota figured out Synergy drivetrains twenty-five years ago. It's neat stuff.

[@elvispanda]

"When it's done well, it's less infuriating." 😂

[@phantom2661]

Hottie Rocks. Great review . I love your teasers about this car possibly coming out as an AWD in the future. I hope it does. Multi - Link suspensions are great , but when you have to pay to replace all the nylon bushings in all the links, they're not so great . Its expensive .

[@EddieDexterStewart]

THANK YOU, SARA! THANK YOU! I've been saying this for years, that is, it makes NO SENSE to get a crossover or SUV unless you work in construction, on a ranch, or in an oil field (jobs SUVs were originally designed for). If you are a commuter, nothing beats sedans or coupes.... Sigh... Rant over.

[@scottenser464]

If you have babies the suv and pickups sit higher . Making it ez putting car seats in . Plus they are way easier to exit . That said I love cars better .

[@kevinlyles3355]

​@@scottenser464 this is not a new problem solved by SUVs and pickups. There were and are solutions on a car platform including minivans. But they're considered out of style. Clearly there are more than functional considerations that led us to the SUV and pickup craze.

[@sunnyvalentino]

Minivans are simply HUGE and WIDE. Not everyone needs that space or issues parking in the city vs something like a CRV or RAV4

[@stephensangalli]

Sarah, I agree with you about the Fit! Great subcompact for its day. I miss it too! 😢

[@WFO.]

Sarah, is the funniest car reviewer on KZbin and an expert one too.

[@telemarktumalo6978]

I have always liked the Civic. Indeed a shame that they are not offering a 6spd. version or AWD. For those living in snowy climes, AWD would be a definite bonus. Keep at it Honda. 50mpg in a car that looks and performs like this? Awesome!

[@Yuval_L1974]

I hear you... Honda make amazing machines. I still have my 1984 XR80 dirt bike, and my Jazz (Australian name for a Fit?) never missed a beat in 165,000 kms/12 years city and highway use before I traded it in on a more practical long-range vehicle. Fantastic materials, engineering, and designs.

[@christopherblake88]

That vent under the back seat is the vent for the hybrid battery cooling fan. There should be a removable filter behind it for routine cleaning.

[@deahelkcunklaer2180]

The back is set up for another electric motor. No need to take a drive shaft to it.

[@tomnanD3]

I wish you would evaluate wind/road noise during the driving test. You could even use a decibel meter. I'm looking forward to the '74 Celica completion.

[@NBPT428]

Great review Sarah! I think Honda hit a home run with this car. Also, THANK YOU so much for your comment about people not needing Crossovers and SUV's unless they are off road or have to transport several people. I shake my head every time I see one average sized person driving the full length Chevy Suburban... Many of them also have a rooftop cargo carrier as well. 🤮

[@pmscalisi]

And that’s their choice. I drive a sedan. I have an old used truck but it’s used for what I consider truck stuff

[@cbrider58]

Great review of a great car. My wife drives a 2003 Civic Hybrid 5 speed manual same color as the one in the photo you show. Still going strong with 335,000 miles on it. I suspect this new one will go the distance as well.

[@AngryMountainMan]

That’s one of the more infuriating things that people have drummed up about hybrids recently. “You have to take replacing the battery in account”. I have a friend that has a 2006 Prius and with the original battery pack and it still has 80% battery life on it. Plus you can get the battery packs rebuilt. But people act like they have to replace them in 5-7 years 🙄.

[@oligarchy-usa]

100% direct-injection ICE engine, so carbon deposit clogging nightmare at some point no matter what top tier fuel with detergents that you use. They need to design an engine like Toyota that pairs both direct & port injection together.

[@paulm749]

Or include frequent service intervals for cleaning. Maybe even incorporate a periodic water injection process in a similar way that many commercial diesel engines have to go through exhaust re-generation to clean soot build-up. The current practice of not informing buyers about the inevitable performance degradation that comes with direct-injection-only engines is seriously negligent.

[@hctim96]

@@paulm749 Change oil more frequently, "Italian tune up" at least once a monty and a catch can if it really bothers you. Carbon top end chemical clean at 20K?. Lots of work... Toyota has the plan with it's D4S engine..

[@stanmarcusgtv]

wrong not w/ Hondas

[@vitreoushumor]

150k+ on my di motor. No issues. Mazda skyactiv has no issues

[@NomenClature-o8s]

@@vitreoushumorStick an inspection scope and look at the intake valves. No DI engine has clean intake valves at 150k no matter what preventative maintenance you do.

[@ChristSotos-fy4vw]

You are painfully honest all the time, keep up the great work ❤

[@Incaensio]

Great review!

[@The_Beautiful_People]

We call that the Bubba Gump front👍

[@ferenc-x7p]

In my city, we were the people - according to the salesman- to snatch up the last Honda Fit they had, and after they never ordered any new ones. The car had 5 mile on it and sitting under a tree for months, so when we bought it, we got a discount because of it, also they had to clean off some tree saps from the roof. This was in 2020, covid was going around, and being like the only customer there, we took the car (2020 Honda Fit EX) home for $18k. LOL, I just saw the same one with 25K miles and sells for $17.5K.

[@darinvierth1679]

You missed one VERY important feature. It's right behind the parking brake button. It's called "brake hold". What it does is when you turn it on it will hold the brakes on when you've come to a stop. You can literally take your for off the brake pedal and the car will stay stationary and then when you should the gas it let's off the brake. They have it in many models. I have it in my Accord. It is amazing. I have nerve damage in my right hip. The simple act of moving my right foot from gas to brake can be somewhat painful. This is very helpful. After I've come to a stop I can move my foot back to a less painful position.

[@hctim96]

meh. my mazda has this and I never use it... Tweech 'is own..

[@tyhyhh]

Most caes have this

[@SarahnTuned]

Uh.. yeah it’s kind of something I gave two shits about. Most cars have this now. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@RRr-yl8zr]

Hmmm I thought brake hold was for manual transmissions when you're hills. Not just on just an automatic 🤔

[@darinvierth1679]

@@hctim96 normally I'd be the same way. But with my bad hip, it's a life saver. Holding the brake can be really painful at times so the brake hold helps a lot.

[@photokunstler]

OOooh girl, I love when you get new hardware for your shop!!! That's a great new vehicle lift!!! Congrats I'm so happy for you!

[@hctim96]

Time will tell if this Atkinson cycle 2.0L has the same oil dilution problems and DI carbon build up problems as the other Honda engines...Yes I know it's the 1.5L turbo's that have most of the problems but someting to keep an eye on...Definitely on my list.

[@GHinWI]

Myriad issues you never considered could come up with any new engine/car. New is risk.

[@OldRustySteele]

Yup. We can thank the EPA and other overbearing government for making cars way too complex, too expensive, and unreliable. In the pursuit of 100% safety and zero % pollution, complexity and cost go up exponentially. Plus it’s so expensive to maintain modern cars that poorer people hang onto their old beater cars even longer and these pollute more. By the mid-1990’s, vehicles seemed to reach the happy medium between efficiency, safety, lack of pollution, affordability, and reliability. Ever since, they’ve become overly complex and expensive for ever diminishing returns. Mankind should quit trying to make cars more “perfect” and focus on lower hanging fruit, such as better recycling of scrap materials, better handling of trash and garbage, more efficient power generation, better stewardship of lakes, rivers, dams, and water, etc.

[@hctim96]

@@OldRustySteele Zo how wwould you suggest get rid of pollution and global warming????