2025 Honda Civic Hybrid | Best Car for $30,000

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

I'll say it again. Everyone else is still reviewing the new 1,000hp Corvette and the Savage Boys are still doing economy cars for the common man.

[@skidstung]

That’s the beauty of this channel. Reviewing both. Also the in-depth stuff is not exclusive to exotics! Every car gets one 😎

[@porfiriato84]

@@skidstung and people are saying Sarah n tuned is better than SG.... like in what world?!

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

so is redline reviews, Alex on autos, throttle house, straight pipes channel, etc and they all have more subscribers than SavageGeese. I don't think this channel is doing anything crazy special. I'm not saying they are a bad channel but rather they are doing what there audience expects!

[@alxfbn]

They give me the info I want. The other channels can keep reviewing cars I’ll never own, and the people that can own won’t waste time watching because they can show up to test drive one. SaveageGeese fo’ life!!!

[@Unicornpirate]

@@porfiriato84 Who?

[@edf10000]

Normal cars are the often the best reviews. ✌

[@Incomudro1963]

I agree. Very expensive cars better be excellent. It's not very impressive to me if a vehicle that costs a fortune is also very good. What IS impressive is producing an excellent vehicle at a low price.

[@17tignau]

Your comprehensive video(s) on the Civic hatchback a few years ago was the deciding factor for my biggest purchase so far in my life. I’m in my mid 20s and don’t have a lot of money but pulling the trigger on the hatch Honda Civic was the one of the best decisions of my life. The car has reliably gotten me back-and-forth to my new career. It has helped me through two separate moves (fun fact, you can fit a washer or a dryer in the hatchback). The trunk is large enough for me to car camp inside of which has been amazing for going to music festivals. Countless trips, I could go on. The point i’m trying to make is that I had made a decision for myself to take a risk in purchasing a “affordable” (25K is a lot of money when you’re in your 20s) vehicle and with both Mark and Jack’s guidance I am absolutely ecstatic with my purchase. Thank you, gentlemen. Edit: grammatical errors

[@savagegeese]

Thank you and Im glad that you have a solid tool that has helped do everything. Its gonna be that life journey car you will likely remember.

[@chieftanke]

congratulation on your Civic, its a great car!

[@don_huzan]

Congrats! What music festivals?

[@FM-gv7sb]

Out of curiosity, did you get the manual transmission? I'm disheartened that Honda will no longer be offering the manual in the Sport. I'll need to either get the SI or look for a used Sport with a manual transmission. I prefer the Sport because I don't want to deal with possible turbo issues down the line or pay for higher insurance.

[@АнтонГеращенко-р6ь]

Best comment

[@TheKstroke]

I liked the subtle changes to the review, camera angles, drive segment etc.

[@mike.pence.9004]

Always nice to see someone noticed the same thing 🎉

[@mrael6304]

Very good review. Thank you Mark.

[@kenhoward3512]

I would note the view of the speedometer for counting-off the 0-60 acceleration time.

[@a_funyun]

A note, as an Accord touring owner with this hybrid, the downshift (regen level lol) paddle will normally reset when you accelerate again in normal drive/econ, but if you HOLD the paddle down for a moment, it'll lock it in place until you turn the car off and on again, just like in Sport mode, even without being in that mode. I discovered this recently, and I assume it's probably the same here.

[@aspecreviews]

I honestly wish you could step between six or seven predetermined relationships between ground speed and engine speed with those paddles. The simulated shifts during acceleration are so quick that such a mode would be pretty much indistinguishable from a good automatic with manual shifting mode.

[@Runco990]

I have owned many cars, but eventually bought a 2002 Civic manual as a cheap commuter car. It was meant as a "disposable workhorse". Well...... I'm still driving it today. It still runs like a clock! I have grown to LOVE the Civic! If I had to, I'd buy another one any day. Forget luxo barges. The Civic will always get you there. ❤

[@andresmattos7541]

Good but is still cheap and disposable 😮

[@Runco990]

@@andresmattos7541 So? ALL cars are disposable. Especially today. What's your point?

[@meemka8251]

Good choice! My 2003 Civic with a manual transmission is still going strong.

[@sammyt3514]

You made the right choice picking the manual; the auto of that generation was problematic. In fact, I put a down payment on an auto 2002 Civic then a colleague of mine with the same car had an auto transmission failure at a very low mileage, so I switched to an auto 2002 Corolla (manual was not an option for me with my mostly stop and go commute), which the dealership also sold, and I'm still driving that car as well!

[@bcjammer87]

Back in those days civics were built to last forever. The one in this video might last 150k miles before the battery system goes out which costs 5-10k to replace. Not to mention all the other tech components that’ll break.

[@stefanooi840]

This has been the first time I've ever seen something go into such detail with the audio system on a car. Many thanks!

[@andrefrbk]

I cannot wait to get the hatchback hybrid. Mark amazing review as always.

[@aca2983]

I keep checking Honda website daily for pricing. This could be my next car, first new car since 2005. I drove a Prius last week for about 1/2 hours. Not enthralled. It's notably fast, but the ergonomics and visibility are still terrible, it's too low, and the controls and displays are non-sensicle and just trying to be different for its own sake. No way I could tolerate it for the long haul. My other interest is Kia Niro which I haven't driven yet.

[@Fadic4]

@@aca2983 The hybrid hatchback is supposed to revealed at the end of August.

[@emidyl24]

@@aca2983 the tech is fine, but yes the rest all seems like a compromise esp overall space. I drove this sedan a couple times, left a dep on the upcoming hatchback, it'll be here in Sept can't wait. And no dealing with gouging Toyota dealerships

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

​@@aca2983 Hyundai Kia family good hybrid like honda Kona hybrid very good quality smooth stability flat or wait new Sportage or Hyundai Tucson hybrid top the new is amazing the test fuel is beat more miles if you city or out economy good for that SUV

[@j3558]

30k for a honda civic doesn't make sense to me

[@matthewmarshall5730]

I bought a 2024 touring about a year ago - and I'm incredibly happy with my purchase holy crap

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

Hope no issues with the battery... hybrids and EVs can be an absolute disaster and if you have any warranty issues, I hope Honda doesn't give you a hard time.

[@matthewmarshall5730]

@@CinHalCedHerChance the 2024 touring did not have a hybrid option so idk why you're ranting about that

[@ericbond1144]

1.5 turbo all day!

[@gettcouped]

Might be the best sedan on the road today. Looks great. Price is relatively reasonable. Reliable. Easy to use. Can’t say enough about these cars!

[@gelu8312]

@@CinHalCedHerChance 10 year warranty for the hybrid system. What are we talking about?

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

I have a civic and it’s genuinely unbelievable how well it drives, given the price point. The steering and handling are spot on.

[@DyingbreedRD]

I just bought a Sport Touring Hybrid for my everyday commuter car last weekend. I was sold on the test drive. Car has pretty good power and a lot of great options all for $32k. You cannot beat that price for what you get in this car.

[@altiguy01]

I have a 2023 civic sport touring hatch with the 6 speed manual and I love it. I came from a 2.0T accord and while the 1.5T can't come close to matching the power, I've found in the last year I've owned the civic, that I've had much more fun around town. The Bose stereo sounds great and it's nice to see Honda put their hybrid system into an already great package. If the day comes I ever tire of the manual, I'll be looking at the hybrid for sure.

[@blueshark3098]

They are discontinuing the manual in everything but the Si and Type R for the 2025 model year, I believe. The 1.5 liter engine is gone, except in the Si. Not sure if it will continue to see use in Integras for the 2025 model year.

[@technopong]

Why did you get rid of the accord? I just got mine 6 months ago w the 2.0t and it's the best thing I've ever driven aside from my father-in-law's Bmw m240i (which is faster and has better gearbox programming), but also double the cost.

[@altiguy01]

@@technopong the accord was a great car but I missed having a manual. I figured the days were numbered as far as getting any new Honda with a manual, aside from the Si and Type R, both of which were hilariously marked up here in central FL. Can’t say I miss the accord as the civic is a decently fun time. I’ve even taken it to cherohala and tail of the dragon and had some good afternoons, both of which I never got to do in the accord.

[@alexl.102]

Once you tune both, they are similar in power. My 16' cvt has has no issues now at 138k. Bought used at 39k.

[@LaszloGaspar-s3x]

1.5 is garbage

[@phredwalker]

frequency response graphs for the audio system in a car review earns a like and subscribe for sure

[@NBPT428]

Great review. Instead of the usual specification dump, you guys take us through all of the updates to the chassis, damping etc. I was getting ready for a new Accord Hybrid and then it got uglier than a cold sore. This is awesome!! Will go shopping when the hatchback arrives.

[@MarkJones-zg6si]

SavageGeese, I just discovered your channel. This was an amazing, informative fact-based review of this car! I loved the graphics that showed the details (I paused the video to read that content)! You clearly outshine most of the other “opinion only” based reviewers on KZbin. As the owner of a 2022 Accord Hybrid, it’s terrific to see Honda fully embrace hybrid technology. They are finally seizing the moment and can recognize the direction the automotive world is heading without charging an arm and a leg for their products. In a world full of lumbering, oversized SUVs made by American profit-hungry manufacturers, I’m glad that Honda is making still making reliable, affordable cars!

[@Greg-oj2pg]

I have a 2018 Honda Accord 2.0T that's been flawless, but this new Civic is very tempting because of the incredible MPG rating and reasonable price tag. Great video.

[@quidipher]

Please come trade in your 2018 they are impossible to find

[@feelthatfeelthat]

This generation civic is so good. I would go as far as saying as a daily driver it's the best car under 40k.

[@jordan2840]

I think it's the camry 28k & larger

[@neelkrishna]

I mean an accord touring is under 40k and it’s significantly more practical, smooth and quiet compared to the civic (I test drove both)

[@feelthatfeelthat]

@@neelkrishna it's heavier and doesn't handle nearly as well. I would love to know how it's significantly more practical....as the civic is pretty large by mid size standards

[@unclelive6918]

Way overpriced, once the hybrid is over due get ready another 6-7k replacement , mid

[@buicklord]

Unless talking about a nice slightly used Lexus or Acura. This is a great car regardless.

[@floodo1]

I like those shots from Jack’s perspective in the back seat as Mark is chauffeuring him around ❤️

[@brittondurham88]

I have a 2023 Civic Touring. I can’t wait to be able to get into this updated model with the hybrid motor in 5 years!

[@jghall00]

Spoken like someone that understands the power of depreciation 😂

[@Turk_2023]

The battery will have a full 5 years left before you have to spend 20 grand replacing it

[@butch8792]

@@Turk_2023 20k to replace the battery on a hybrid? Really?

[@emidyl24]

@@butch8792 no, even a tesla HV battery is only in lower teens. This is a smaller cheaper battery

[@butch8792]

@@emidyl24 Correct. That was an attempt at sarcasm.

[@danhall3450]

Honda engineers are amazing. The Civic VX was the mileage champ in the 90s but was a very basic utilitarian econobox with zero frills. I know as I had one and loved it at the time. The Fit was the next evolution in useful gas sippers, but still very basic and utilitarian (had one of those too). Both the VX and Fit were renown for their reliablity also. It is amazing that we can now have cars that close to 50 mpg (or better in the case of the Kia Niro and Hyundai Elantra HEVs) that also get out of their own way, have power everything, comfortable ride with low HVH, and wonderful safety features. Hybrids are a true win for the auto industry and the consumer!. I currently drive a Kia NIro HEV and it does the job very well.

[@67keyakaren68]

honda just recalled 2 million cars including civics and integras

[@lunasea0118]

The camera work is amazing! Love the faded-focus on the road shots

[@alexnutcasio936]

Yeah, he doesn't want anyone to know he's tooling around Algonquin or the McHenry County IL area :)

[@jrod237]

What better way to start a Monday with a SG video. Awesome camera set up with bokeh effect. Thanks for this review, the civic (to me) is the car for the people.👌

[@stevebeecher1285]

Appreciate all the information on the car. I purchased a 2025 Civic Touring Hybrid Sedan in Solar Silver. Have owned it 3 weeks. Love everything about it. The mileage is awesome. 473 on a little over 3/4th tank.

[@67keyakaren68]

honda just recalled 2 million cars including civics and integras

[@SyrupCanuck]

Oh?

[@dannoyes4493]

The hybrid implementation makes sense. Its 75% of the mileage routinely achieved by the Civic VX in the '90's. Well Done, Honda. Aside from that, its a box, but its a good box. Thank you, Dr. Goose.

[@MrBacchus18]

Such a better car than the vx

[@aca2983]

My family had '82 and '83 Civic 1300FE's, the mileage champ of it's day. I haven't had a Honda since 91, but this could be the one.

[@mikehenkes]

I think cars today are 2x the weight based on US and EU saftely standards.

[@danhall3450]

The Civic VX was the mileage champ in the 90s but was a very basic utilitarian econobox with zero frills. I know as I had one and loved it at the time. It is amazing that we can now have cars that close to 50 mpg (or better in the case of the Kia Niro and Hyundai Elantra HEVs) that also get out of their own way, have power everything, comfortable ride with low HVH, and amazing safety features. Hybrids are true win for the auto industry and the consumer.

[@dannoyes4493]

@@danhall3450 Indeed.

[@pi.actual]

I bought one in Sport Touring trim last Friday. On Saturday I did a 360 mile round trip from home to Glacier Point in Yosemite National park and it took 7.28 gallons to fill it up so 49.45 mpg. In other words - they're not lying.

[@sappyjohnson]

I would have expected more than that. I get 38 mpg in my 10 year old Mazda 6 and this is a hybrid?

[@SullySyed-vn1ds]

Hybrids are better in the city than highway. Better mpg at lower speeds

[@pi.actual]

@@sappyjohnson Prius Prime is rated at 48. How much are you expecting?

[@Mr_Smackle]

@@sappyjohnson yeah hybrids are like 15-20% more efficient than normal engines. At highway it basically does nothing

[@sappyjohnson]

@@Mr_Smackle Not that impressive, although I would buy a hybrid over an EV any day.

[@msmarshall854]

Looks like a 0-60 time of about 6 to 6.5 seconds (maybe 7) Pretty darn good!

[@aspecreviews]

Torque!

[@RodofAllTrades]

I clocked the first 0-60 with the stopwatch on my phone, and it was like 6.43 seconds! That's not slow for a hybrid! That would be fun and I just got rid of my 10th gen Si in favor of the new WRX! There's something to be said about a car that just gets you there in comfort. I've been wanting all wheel drive for a while and I was tired of spinning the front tires in ANY condition. My Si was tuned and made a lot of torque down low. This new Civic is pretty sweet! Excellent video!

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

Caranddriver got 6.2 so yeah 6.4-5 sounds about right. Low 6s is achievable. Remember though at higher speeds the car loses power quite a bit

[@RatBürgerSk8]

That's not slow at all. In fact, that's about the same 0-60 a 2004 Civic Type R could run.

[@J.B.7.4]

It’s also faster to 60mph than the 2025 civic Si.

[@Mr44rr]

Have you heard it accelerating? kzbin.infoY8MzpLb47MM. Worst sound I've ever heard a car make.

[@camilstoenescu]

Good car. I prefer the hatchback version.

[@jasonoshima6839]

This car needs 17 inch wheels as an option. 18's with low-profile tires make for a rougher, noisier ride. Who wants that on an economy car?

[@steveo8015]

I agree 100%!

[@CaptainCJ97]

Foreal

[@strayedcat1966]

Yah really, large wheels are trendy but not smart. They're hard riding, more expensive for tire replacement and very prone to wheel damage from potholes.

[@keithck3720]

Civic hybrid hatchback is #1 on my list for my next car.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Overpriced and wants to wait 9 months to 1 year on a order waitlist.......

[@aca2983]

@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 still waiting for the prices

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

@@aca2983 the hybrid version of the Civic lineup wont be cheap, futhermore buy the 2005 Elantra with excellent fuel consumption only downside is the CVT.......

[@tyhyhh]

Yikes​@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8

[@NomenClature-o8s]

@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 There’s 573 of them for sale listed on Edmunds right now.

[@AgentGuig]

this has been such an informative review of this car and I think is exactly what I was looking for. I am heavily considering the Civic Sport Hybrid Hatch as my next car.

[@splewy]

My wife has a 24 CR-V with the same hybrid drivetrain. I was shocked by how good it is, especially compared to the Toyota and Ford hybrids I’ve previously experienced. Off the line torque and overall power is impressive, gas engine engagement is literally seamless and the brake pedal feel is very natural. Seriously, if you’ve been scared off of other hybrids in the past, give the new Honda’s a try.

[@greywolf276]

My brother in law has a 24 CRV hybrid as well. The hybrid system really eliminates all of the misery of most cars in that segment.

[@alfaromeo2006]

at least a few years ago, ford hybrid system is actually a licensed version of toyota's system.

[@MrR4ge89]

Everybody loves the CR-V. I drove the CR-V hybrid, but it wasn't fast enough for me. The civic is a bit faster. I just like the fact the CR-V has more room in it and it corners like a car! I'm sure most average people would be satisfied with it. Very nice SUV. I love the fact the rear seats recline❤

[@splewy]

@@alfaromeo2006 Yeah mechanically Ford’s hybrid system is basically a straight copy of Toyota’s. I’m pretty sure Ford did their own software tuning though.

[@67keyakaren68]

It’s not nearly as good as a toyota

[@martij30]

As the owner of a 2020 Mk4 Jazz (or Fit, in the US) with the same e:HEV design (just a 1.5 instead of 2.0) I can say that the car is brilliant. Plenty of power, steers well and the build quality is amazing. On top of that, it's a 1300kg car that gets a combined fuel consumption of 4.5L/100km.

[@ericharrison619]

I wish we still got the Fit here in the US. Seriously underrated for how much room you get in such a little car. I had a 2016 ex manual and it was always in the mid 40s for mpg without being a hybrid.

[@kcm732]

I was really shocked at how good this generation of civic is, so much so that I bought one. being a toyota fan for so long (and still am) I'm genuinely impressed. I also can't believe that I let an old school port injected k-series engine fly under my radar for so long.... I wound up finding a brand new 2024 sport hatchback 2.0L port injected with the 6MT and am really happy with the purchase. it's a shame both that engine and transmission are discontinued for the 2025 model year.

[@derekisthematrix]

Commenting to remind myself to buy this in 5 years. (Also, please let me know if yours is available then. Thanks! 😊) Edit: ahh bummer, just learned it's a turbo... So close 😕

[@s4nder86]

@@derekisthematrix The 2.0 l is not turbo, the 1.5 is.

[@kcm732]

@derekisthematrix haha, I think it'll be at its forever home I have to say. I have this aforementioned civic and I have a 6MT Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. unless they return to the earth I don't think I could ever part ways 🥲🙏🏻

[@derekisthematrix]

@@kcm732 ahh ok. That's great! A needle in a haystack to find an NA, port-injected, manual. What is the exact model and trim? All the ones I'm finding are apparently the 1.5 turbo.

[@kcm732]

@@derekisthematrix thanks man! and you gotta search for the 2022 - 2024 civic hatchback sport (not sport touring, sport touring has the 1.5T) you can go back 1 generation of civic as well and find the sedans and coupes with the 2.0L N/A 6MT as well, 10th gen hatchbacks, oddly enough, had the 1.5L turbo, but in the 10th gen.

[@Miatalustrium]

Who in the crew is jamming on The Zenith Passage and Opeth?? Even more reason to be a fan of your productions!

[@twisted.mentat757]

2:43 Unexpected Opeth appearance 🤘🤘🤘

[@enzoman1987]

Holy crap good catch! Watershed one of the best albums!

[@cantpassthebar]

​@@enzoman1987 you might say a watershed album and moment for savagegeese

[@snail415]

Up next, Meshuggah!

[@ghey0]

Saw the same thing, love it.

[@derekrupert8369]

Getting ready for the new album???

[@dougholtz]

that picture of the drivetrains leads me to believe the battery is very small and probably easy to replace when that time comes.

[@SuperChevelle88]

I really like the design in and out of this gen civic, more than I can say for the new accord

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

new accord is whackaroni

[@seriouscatisserious]

The new Accord just looks cheap and downgraded from the prior generation, and in comparison to the Civic. It's strange.

[@justinboddeker1059]

Bro is listening to one of the nuttiest metal bands of all time in a civic hybrid.. love it 😂😂😂 great review glad to be a salesman of this product 🫡

[@chunkplunk]

honda have really outdone themselves

[@dfsdh432v9]

little too much. accord are not selling well.

[@jamess3109]

@@dfsdh432v9 not true

[@ab-nz2mm]

@@dfsdh432v9 does the accord have the same drivetrain/hybrid as this?

[@deet4895]

​@@jamess3109 it is true, the sales numbers don't lie.

[@joewozniak2231]

This power train in all three Honda offerings is awesome. Had a 24 accord and now a 25 CRV. Both have been so smooth quiet and can easily get their epa mileage or more. I was getting 52mpg in the accord and the CRV with all wheel drive is getting 40+.

[@KealeyOnCars]

I just went to a Honda dealership yesterday and they wanted $5000 over MSRP for it. I keep forgetting that Honda dealerships remain some of the worst sales experiences of any brand out there.

[@destroyerofsimps6574]

Wait a year for the 2nd model year. The same was happening with the Accord when it came out as there were very few available. I went to the dealership the other day and there were a bunch sitting on the lot and at discounts.

[@ordinary_average_guy]

That's so disappointing. I thought supply chain issues were in our rear view by now. Gonna recommend this to my daughter as her first car but if they pull that sh!t I'd recommend she look elsewhere.

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

Bull

[@KealeyOnCars]

@@Mrtellitlikeitis you are more than happy to go visit Honda Pros of El Monte, CA and take a look at their window stickers

[@JordanL-vz5tp]

i tried buying a civic sept 2023 and they wanted 12k over MSRP. i said hell no and got a subi for MSRP with freebies thrown in

[@careyprins6067]

That was one of the best reviews from this channel. Very concise and professional. Thank you!

[@ronkemperful]

Very good review of what sounds a great car. Regarding the fake shifts, I wish there was simply an on/off switch rather then doing the launch procedure by holding the brake pedal. Having owned a Prius in the past, you do get used to the high whine of the engine and appreciate that the car is giving its all for acceleration, rather than fake shifting the engine (as I now have in my Subaru).

[@james2042]

I bought a 2013 lexus es 300h and basically came to the same conclusion. 40mpg, very comfortable, smooth for the most part (sometimes the gas engine starts rough) but ultimately it's along the same lines as what you're describing here. These kinds of hybrids are the future, and they're easily adaptable to phevs. Companies need to account for the real fact this is simply where the technology is going and the gas engine is no longer going to be primary propulsion

[@sappyjohnson]

What's the point of a hybrid if it only gets 40mpg?

[@areitu]

@@sappyjohnson hybrids get 40+ mpg all the time, not just freeway. Idling and acceleration from a dead stop is when gas engines are the least efficient, so having electric AC compressors and using the hybrid drive to assist in acceleration really helps

[@meowmeow2759]

​@@sappyjohnsonmy 2013 Avalon hybrid gets 45+ on the highway constantly going 75mph. And it's from 2013.

[@meowmeow2759]

Get your throttle body cleaned, my 2013 avalon hybrid had the same issue of rough starting from the electric motor and it went away after I got it cleaned! Literally made it smooth as butter

[@marsdrivein]

Finally get a clear explanation of this hybrid. Everyone seemed so confused with the accord hybrid lol.

[@savagegeese]

Thats a brand problem. Sometimes dumbing it down so much (ecvt) makes it worse. Sell it for what it is. A Hybrid that operates more like an EV with gasoline assist.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

Really? Easiest explanation is the gas engine recharges the battery and an electric motor drives the car at City speeds. But when more power is required, like at higher speeds, the gas engine can directly drive the car too.

[@savagegeese]

@@ayushmalpeddi2793 Its a bit more complicated because the gasoline engine engages and disengages via clutch pack to drive wheels but can only do that at certain speeds due to gearing. Other wise it runs to spin the generator to to charge battery or power drive motor. Add the shift effects and it may seem confusing

[@squirrelteamsix46]

You have sold me on the hatchback hybrid. Can't get it for a few months but now I'm crazy excited

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

Its crazy that wireless AA and Carplay isnt just standard on all cars in 2024

[@onecleangti]

The adapters work really well. With the option to plug in when your phone dies

[@TheLifetraveler1]

Thank you for talking about the paddle regeneration function. My 2020 Accord Hybrid would not stay in regeneration mode if I accelerated after coasting downhill. I always had to re-engage the paddle for the next downhill coasting. After watching your video I put my Accord in 'sport' mode, and now the paddle stays in place next time I'm coasting downhill. So even though you were talking about the new civic, obviously that sports paddle retention function works the same in the previous generation hybrid Accord.

[@2605155]

1:42 You had me a low seat! Every car I've ever driven: all the way down, all the way back and still sufffer.

[@randomvideosn0where]

If you don't keep your cars too long, Nissan seats also go crazy low and back.

[@ryw00d]

@@randomvideosn0where my advice is don’t but Nissan cats buy Nissan trucks and suvs, seem a lot more reliable in my experience.

[@randomvideosn0where]

@@ryw00d I'm not so convinced of that. We had a guy on site with a Titan and that thing was falling apart, probably a dozen unusual items broken at any given time (I'm talking headrest height change button thing, hood hinge, and other things that I have never heard breaking) and I had a rental Nissan SUV with slipping CVT at only 18k miles. But they are priced ok if you don't drive a lot or keep them too long.

[@Tractshun]

I hate sitting low to the floor. If I can’t raise the seat high and still not touch my head on the ceiling, there isn’t enough headroom.

[@2605155]

@@randomvideosn0where Thank you sir. Actually recently sold a 2011 Maxima most comfortable car ever because of that! I have 4 Volvos right now (don't ask) and they all sit up high because of the crazy thick side impact bulkhead that goes under the front seats. Safe, but I hate it!

[@johnc4035]

Great review!! And it was nice to see you were testing the sound system with Opeth!

[@layne4376]

It makes the Accord seem irrelevant now.

[@nazhif1]

That’s why in some Asian countries the Accord has been discontinued altogether. The fact that the price is the same as the accord from years ago doesn’t help either.

[@mitchellsteindler]

​@@nazhif1its the same size, performamce, and refinement as well

[@jermainec2462]

the accord is bigger ... u want a bigger car get the accord something smaller the civic ... thats like saying the hrv makes the crv irrelevant 😂😂😂...

[@Fadic4]

Accord is bigger, more refined, has more tech, front ventilated seats, rear A/C vents, heated rear seats, and rear USB ports as well. I would still take the Civic hatch hybrid over the Accord though.

[@layne4376]

@@jermainec2462 Correct, the CRV does make the HRV irrelevant.

[@louisli7550]

Short and sweet and yet offers way more technical details than other reviews. I agree that Civic did an amazing refresh on this platform that makes it an even better all rounder. Missed your buddy Jack.

[@fajitas4every1]

I have a 2022 Insight Touring and really enjoy driving it. It's just around town stuff, but in the summer with mostly city driving I get 50-55 mpg. It also has the paddles to adjust regen and I use them to attempt to use as little brakes as possible. Anyone looking for an affordable commuter car should definitely go Honda in my opinion. The finish on it is more solid than my Toyota hybrid.

[@mikvas8088]

I went from an Audi to the Civic Hybrid...Amazing little car for my daily driver. I got 845 kms on my first full tank.

[@collinlallone7337]

I’m considering doing the same. I have a 2020 Audi a3 s line

[@mikvas8088]

@@collinlallone7337 I went from an A4 sline..(i still have my q5). Cost me $51 cnd to fill up and got 850ksm

[@iulian2548]

Meanwhile in Europe the dealers are still price gouging if you are lucky to find one, although it was launched only with hybrid engine in 2022. Great car, in spite of the noisy interior and harsher ride according to the owners.

[@bestham]

What I heard is that Brexit affected EU market with the closure of the UK plant. Now all EU cars are produced in Japan while US cars are made in US and Canada. The Civic have not been prioritised for the European market, sad as it is. I hope to see more of them. I really liked it during my test drive.

[@iulian2548]

@@bestham Indeed, forgot about the UK plant. Was the car noisy inside at highway speeds as many are saying?

[@BigBear--]

@bestham Not ALL North American Civics are made in US and Canada. The Type-R is still made in Japan.

[@ishaansaral502]

Honestly don't see Civics or any Hondas where I live in Europe. All of their lineup is way overpriced, making them a pointless choice over Toyota, the Germans, and Koreans.

[@feelthatfeelthat]

@iulian2548 I don't even understand how people afford europe. I just got back from the Netherlands and the prices of everything even compared to someone living in an expensive ass city (toronto) is insane. Gas is insane, grocery insane, rent insane. Heck salaries are way less than north America yet all I hear people complaining is how downhill canada and the usa have gone. Do you guys just have a completely different lifestyle in Europe?

[@JulezWinnfield]

My 2016 Civic Touring sedan just passed 135,000 miles and is still going strong. I can see myself buying this Civic Sport Touring hybrid in a year or two.

[@GetToThePointAlready]

If I didn't need to upgrade to a CRV to have enough room for the kids, I'd totally would've upgraded to the hatchback version of this car. Honda did a great job finally bringing us the hybrid version.

[@Eldaino999]

The crv is def roomier but even if you had two rear facing car seats, you’d still do fine. (Father of two here)

[@dianewilson7415]

The Accord hybrid and CR-V hybrid drive trains have the same basic design.

[@GetToThePointAlready]

​@@Eldaino999You're absolutely right. I went ahead and got the hatchback hybrid for myself and left my wife with the CRV! So we both have hybrids now and our own vehicles to commute! Good for if we ever need an extra car we have ample space either way.

[@Ezekiels1]

I purchased this exact car 3 weeks ago, I’m averaging near 60mpg. The hype is real, I live one hour west of Philadelphia.

[@paulbugoni2846]

Best daily driver available today, I know that as my wife’s boyfriend bought me one whilst they go out in a B58-engined BMW.

[@s4nder86]

Wife's boyfriend jokes are as old as your stepson and last I heard he's in high school now.

[@unicornharry7995]

@@s4nder86 Yeah last time i heard he’s going to cal state. I haven’t seen him in a while. It’s only when I’m visiting my husband’s girlfriend.

[@msmarshall854]

I wouldn't put up with the wife who has a boyfriend. Not one bit.

[@msmarshall854]

Punish the wife, leave the bf alone.

[@dondaythe4th73]

By far the best review of this car out of every video I’ve seen on KZbin

[@0my]

Except all the wrong info

[@jxmar_]

I’d still pick a Prius XLE or Camry LE over this. This gives the accord a run for its money. Would much rather have this than the new accord.

[@moradgrey1173]

it became so rare to see such quality of reviews and dthe amount of details is in it, trully wonderful

[@runningawayvagabond5876]

Just got my 3rd Civic in April - a 2024 Sport Sedan. Obviously not a Hybrid available then but even if it was I'd still get the gas only model. I drive every single day yet only drive about 1,000km (600 miles) a month typically and in the winter a bit less so although the Hybrid would definitely save some gas, the payback wouldn't make sense with my trade in timelines. Having said that, this new Civic is AMAZING! It's such a mature well thought out vehicle. Personally not a fan of all the safety nonsense so have turned off everything but blind spot and forward emergency braking. Other than that it does everything - drives great, looks good in Sport trim (black badges will get put on at my 1st oil change), feels substantial and well built, has some personality. Keep saying to myself while I'm in it - THIS is an economy car? It's just so good! Have a few niggles with it like the sound system isn't as good as in my last Civic, the as mentioned safety nonsense until I got it all deactivated, I'd also say there's probably too much technology on it but that's just the way the market is going unfortunately.

[@CaseyCollier]

Yeah, I've got a '22 Civic Sport Hatchback with the HPD package, and it's great. It drives well, is quite comfortable, looks good on the interior and exterior, and has really great fuel economy.

[@Joseabh24]

I got the 2024 sport civic too. I got a question, dont you think the passenger seat is so uncomfortable?

[@aspecreviews]

By "turned off everything" did you mean you completely disabled VSA? If so, that's stupidly dangerous.

[@runningawayvagabond5876]

@@aspecreviews VSA? Do you mean vehicle stability?

[@67keyakaren68]

honda just recalled 2 million cars including civics and integras

[@Markus-pq6yc]

New shots are great, really love the different POVs. Good work as always.

[@1MTEK]

Now put this hybrid setup in the HR-V.

[@kiLLinEmSoFTly]

A Hybrid HR-V is LONG overdue

[@Fun_Plum_]

Love the focus on the road on the shots from the rear, been waiting for this review

[@dystopia-usa]

Only thing that I dislike really is that Honda still isn't using full LED lighting for everything, & they are using a 100% direct-injection engine instead of a smarter design that uses both direct & port-injection together (which has both performance advantages & a lot less carbon sludge buildup if using "top tier" rated gasoline brands). Even a 100% port-injected engine would have been a better choice IMO to keep carbon sludge from becoming an issue down the road. But, automakers these days only care about the engine for the first 60K or so miles driven & then it is the buyers problem.

[@accordinglyryan]

You never really hear about carbon buildup issues with Hondas unlike other makes, for some reason. No idea why/how they managed to avoid it

[@dystopia-usa]

@@accordinglyryan You can't get around it in a 100% GDI design, though you can have certain portions of the engine run hotter to help minimize it some. Mazda does that as well. The simple fact is that without port-injection, the cleaning additives in top tier gasoline & such simply cannot physically hit half of what it needs to in the engine to prevent the carbon buildup from happening.

[@accordinglyryan]

@@dystopia-usa Yeah I get that, I'm just wondering as to why I never hear about Hondas having DI issues, but BMWs and Volkswagens are terrible about it lol

[@RatBürgerSk8]

CAFE regs are what push manufacturers to direct injection, since it's more efficient. I have no doubt that Honda would continue using a port injected K-series forever if regulations permitted them to.

[@joelmendes7747]

Port injection is not possible due to its Atkinson cycle with valve interference. This engine is truly energy efficient.

[@makarovski89]

Why are this so expensive in Europe, Hybrid with this trim costs like 40k euros, which is 44-5k USD, start price of Hybrid is 37k Euros.

[@avery4528]

These are produced domestically. We also don’t advertise the taxes and fees. It’s about $35,000 for the “$30,000” car.

[@ishaansaral502]

Honda doesn't sell well out here. They keep their prices too high and make little to no sales. They are pretty dead outside of the US and South Asia.

[@juho984]

Honda’s plant in the UK was closed due to Brexit and cars are now imported from Japan.

[@kossak007]

I remember that when the 8th gen was launched there were complains about the quality control of the cars built at the Swindon plant. Maybe now that the cars are once again imported from Japan we get the same legendary Japanese build quality :D Well, it doesn't come cheap :D

[@1maico1]

@@juho984 The main reason it was closed was Honda's tiny market share in Europe which has been falling for some time. The plan to switch to more expensive hybrid systems in the Jazz.,Civic and CR-V meant the investment to switch the lines over in the UK was never going to work. Toyota and Nissan have plants in the UK .

[@charlestucker4778]

Thank you for this detailed review. My oldest son is looking at getting the Touring Hybrid. At the dealership, the salesman was nice but knew next to nothing about the Hybrid setup.

[@kayakkevin]

A hybrid maverick is way more usable for less money. "Best" is a tough call.

[@ianfrederick3807]

I feel that the Ford will not age gracefully whereas the Honda... will.

[@aca2983]

Apples/Oranges

[@nicadavelife]

We just got one and love it. It’s smooth, quick, quiet, and of course, it has GREAT gas mileage.

[@mikefrazier3826]

I'm still flogging my 2004 Civic LX down the road. With 340,000 miles on it, I feel like I should apologize to it every time I start the engine. Hondas are fantastic.

[@johngonzalez851]

9:30 - pull and hold then adjust regen setting to where you want it. It will keep that setting until next restart, at least in my 23 Accord Hybrid. Average 47-50 mixed driving every tank. They did a fantastic job on these

[@progdrummer-nenad]

1:30 Opeth that's right baby !!!! \m/

[@jdawg530]

Zenith Passage during the drive review 🤘🏻

[@solacedagony1234]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that always look to see what he's listening. Saw The Faceless one time.

[@WOOF95]

Fantastic review!! This new Honda is just amazing and just what those of us who are tired of SUVs!! Thanks for bringing this to the attention of us weary and wary buyers!!

[@BakersTaste]

If only Mazda would release a mild hybrid 3… they’d have more of my money

[@imnotsqiddy]

It already has SkyActiv

[@mitchellsteindler]

Mild hybrid... why? You just want really good auto start stop?

[@s4nder86]

Mazda 3 already is a mild hybrid.

[@deet4895]

​@@s4nder86Maybe in international markets but not in North America.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

​@@mitchellsteindlerthe difference in high way fuel economy between a 1.5T civic/accord and Hybrid civic/accord is almost nothing. Sometimes the gas engines do better because Hondas hybrid system aren't as efficient as higher speeds like Toyotas. Mild hybrid pretty much will boost fuel economy to the highway mpg of most ICE cars. For example the new inline 6 turbocharged 340hp CX-90 which weighs 5000lbs and has AWD can get 24-25mpg combined even though all it has is a mild hybrid. For reference a 2.4l N/A hybrid Highlander AWD gets 34mpg and a V6 Pilot AWD gets 20mpg. Mild hybrids are a great in between. You maintain the driving dynamics, feel, and performance of a gas car while getting city mpg equivalent to your cars highway mpg with no hybrid.

[@HandsomeAlex25]

I am LOVING the updates to the interior shots for the drive segment!! Better light balance between inside and out, wider angle to see more in the frame, but still really good quality.

[@pabo8080]

Just needs a manual. On a side note, I ve been looking at Civic's and found out you can't buy the base 2.0 liter with a manual, you need to step up to the Civic Si with the 1.5 turbo and about 10 grand more . I just want a basic 2.0 liter non turbo long lasting engine without a CVT.

[@erikmckenna3583]

that was available in the previous model years.

[@pabo8080]

@@erikmckenna3583 Yes it was, unfortunately not any more.

[@kcm732]

​@pabo8080 you might still get lucky and find a leftover. I just bought a 2024 2.0L K20C2 6MT hatchback brand new, there's still a few leftovers floating around and getting delivered to dealer lots. you just really gotta look hard and get lucky. and if not, there's always carmax. it's a great car, definitely reccomend it.

[@pabo8080]

I don't like the previous generations styling and I don't fit in them as comfortably. I m too tall for the previous gen.

[@SPLITTINIMAGE]

Exact car I have. K20C2 with the 6spd. It’s nice for sure, port injected even so no worries of carbon buildup

[@Ben-bs4od]

Like the upbeat cheesy 70s music. I'm glad you're more cheerful now. Nice car. For sure if I had money, this would be my car.

[@iaskosam]

Hears "goes up to $30k". Checks prices in Europe - up to $45 000. Oh well.

[@GetToThePointAlready]

This is an American channel, and they focus on the American market. They don't care about the prices in Europe.

[@iaskosam]

@@GetToThePointAlready yeah, one could guess as much, post was more about price difference

[@ratshackmojo]

Well, you guys do get healthcare and more consumer protection than we do. None of that is free.

[@VeyroneR]

Americans so Lucky. Cars dirty cheap in USA compared to Europe.

[@Srieza]

lmao why do europeans even care about cars? you guys have public transport like trains and buses and you all live in walkable communities and have bikes

[@twotowns]

As another user did, I bought a Civic hatch after watching your multiple reviews of it. With the manual, this is a very fun car to drive. Just got back from a 12 000 km trip transporting 2 inflatable stand up paddles in the trunk (with the seats up!). It's amazing how much room this car has. I need to warn your viewers though : this car has a leaking problem in the hatch. Apparently, I'm far from the only one having that problem (you can easily find videos on that on YT). Honda knows about it but doesn't do much. I happen to know a mecanic and he made some tests and Honda changed the hatch and the car still leaks from the hatch. It's a real shame when you pay so much money for a car.

[@AntLive29]

i would pick the Accord. it more larger

[@67keyakaren68]

camry same price as this

[@waterloo123100]

If they had the 2.0 still I’d consider the accord

[@mrderp_mason]

Bought a 24 Si and im so happy and impressed with how fun and fuel efficient it is.

[@MBisFrenchy]

No rear air vents at any price point is ridiculous

[@Eldaino999]

This is my only gripe and I hate that Honda is indulging in this. You used to be able to get them on the touring but now that all the ones worth getting are close to 30k, if should be standard. My gti, which is a slightly smaller car, has them and it’s a base model that’s 10 years old.

[@mitchellsteindler]

Seems like a need if you have a baby

[@BICfootball92]

My 22 civic barely blows AC as it is, doubt it could support more vents. AC is frosty cold but it's a weak fan..

[@paulhenry913]

I have a new Accord hybrid sport l. No rear vents and believe or not I have no issues with cooling the car in 90 plus temps

[@Aki_Lesbrinco]

I don't understand this rear air vent obsession in small and regular sized cars some people have. None of my cars have ever had them and I've never had any issues with regulating temperature in the cabin. I've also never had any rear passengers mention anything. I live in Florida, so I would've noticed. I get that sort of complaint in big ass three row SUVs, but not a Civic.

[@logwind]

Civic is such a nice daily. I'm still in a 2020 Si coupe. Great car.

[@yanekrolling7202]

A dual electric motor without eAWD seems like a miss. With Toyota's dual motor you get eAWD on the rear axle, I am not sure why this doesn't do the same but adds the complexity

[@EvzenEmanuel]

Honda is just behind Toyota in the hybrid game.

[@cowtowncat1821]

No kidding I’ll keep my AWD Corolla SE specifically up here in Canada

[@destroyerofsimps6574]

I heard from Kirk Kreifels that ewd system is coming to honda cars in 2026.

[@waterloo123100]

You don’t need awd in an economy car though. Thats what snow tires are for

[@aspecreviews]

The Toyota eAWD system is in fact a triple motor system.

[@LGPanthers1]

Opeth on the playlist is GOATED, good to see Honda still holdin it down for the pragmatist in all of us

[@MBisFrenchy]

If only it actually crashed well. It's really disappointing this new Civic fails to be even a top safety pick by the IIHS when the new accord is a Top Safety Pick Plus.

[@mitchellsteindler]

I'm not sure of the details of the civic, but there are very specific stipulations that can prevent cars that protect you extremely well in crashes from being top picks. For example lacking certain electronic features.

[@MBisFrenchy]

@@mitchellsteindler It doesn't get good ratings for the updated side impact to start.

[@mitchellsteindler]

@@MBisFrenchy hmm yeah...that's tough. I mainly blame truck drivers, not the civic. But it is what it is.

[@JohnEvans-zo7kk]

My 2014 Civic is by far the best car I have owned in fourty six years of driving, having said that I would love to own a current model civic.

[@ld4974]

Modern Hondas are not the same. I can guarantee there will be lots of recalls.

[@sdlausen1]

The base model Toyota Camry is also a hybrid, cheaper, bigger, and more efficient. Being that both the Civic and Camry are both economy cars, sales wise the Camry will blow the Civic out the water.

[@camronworkman655]

I got my 25 Civic Hybrid last week and absolutely love it so far! My only complaint so far is it doesn't save your drive mode so you have to switch it manually every time you drive it.

[@v_n_bot]

The day you understand that this price is only for you guys not for regular customers will make you understand why people buy Subarus and Hyundais who mostly stick to their mSRCP max . Toyotas and Hondas are the worst with respect to their price.

[@MrR4ge89]

I have driven a 2024 honda civic hatchback EX-L 1.5 liter turbo. Love it! BUT, I have recently driven the 2025 civic hybrid. It is a little faster, and like he said, the handling is improved. It is a noticeable difference. When I tried to fake drift/lose trackion around the corner with the 2024 1.5 turbo, i had to gain some speed first and it was hesitant, but burned a tiny amount of rubber. When I tried to fake drift/lose traction with the 2025 hybrid around the corner, I could feel the difference instantly! It was less effort and burned more rubber while being stable at the same time. It's not a muscle car, or a real drift car, but they made it fun! It will put a smile on the average person's face👏🏾👍🏾😁

[@chadwickwood9843]

Wow. Honda finally catching up to the 2015 toyota avalon hybrid system. Only took them a decade. The regen paddle reset is annoying AF. They need a setting to have it not reset.

[@savagegeese]

You can switch to individual but you have to also set it to sport in that setting.

[@717xcrunner]

I had a 23 civic touring that I traded for a challenger scat pack and while I love my V8 (a dying breed) believe it or not, I miss that civic every day.

[@AustinF516]

30K? Even the civic owner needs an only fans to support their life style.

[@imnotsqiddy]

​@danjowithbanjo Crazy how you're defending a $30k Civic

[@scottstarck293]

@@imnotsqiddy the top 1994 Civic EX was $16090 in 1994. Inflation calculator shows that would be $34103 today. This Civic Hybrid is a hell of a lot of more car than that 94 for less money. Be mad at the sh*t monetary policies of the Fed and not Honda.

[@chadwickwood9843]

@danjowithbanjolmao. “Still under 1k a month” for a civic.

[@kylenewberry8598]

@@imnotsqiddywhat is not worth 30k ?

[@keithck3720]

@@scottstarck293 It's wild how people forget about inflation. Also, as great as 90s Civics were, they were spartan sub compact tin cans that you can't compare this Civic. That's not to denigrate 90s Civics at all. I had a 99 Civic that I loved. It was a great little car that I still miss to this day but the only "luxury" was the drivers side airbag. It had no ABS, power windows, centre console storage, variable speed wipers, power side windows or any basic features we've come to expect a modern car to come with.

[@bobbyc.9456]

Great job on reviewing sound systems by providing useful information. It’s important to some of us.

[@MurseTech64]

If they gives us a full BEV version, it could actually beat the refreshed Model 3 potentially.

[@vidyasagarronanki2076]

I recently bought a Kia Niro SX 2024 Hybrid. I had no idea this was coming out. While the Niro hybrid has way less power (139 HP @ 5700 HP) it gives 55 to 60 mpg at city traffic. The efficiency of these new gen hybrids are really something. on most days when i am driving to drop my kid off at day care (10-15 mins drive) the Engine is on just for a minute or two at most. Also, that car in sport mode is really fun as well, especially of the signal.