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HONDA CIVIC HYBIRD SPORT TOURING
Category Ranking : 1
Score : 95.25
Vehicle Type | Base Price | Price As Tested | Small Car Hybrid | $31,750 | $32,845 |
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Overall Observations
For 2025, the Honda Civic gets a refreshed grille and frontend styling, updated infotainment software, and—wait for it—a hybrid powertrain, the first Civic hybrid in the U.S. in a decade. Spoiler alert: It’s a pretty cool addition to the Civic lineup. We tested the top-shelf Hybrid Sport Touring.
The Civic Hybrid drivetrain consists of a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and 2 electric motors (200 hp), which deliver quick acceleration off the line and good power overall. The Civic Hybrid has a comfortable ride as well, with decent steering feedback and tight handling around corners—it’s a fun, easy-to-drive car. Fit and finish are very good inside and out. And let’s not forget the icing on the cake: an EPAestimated 49 mpg in combined city/highway driving.
The Civic Hybrid’s interior is spacious, with standard heated front seats and easy-to-use controls. Our fully loaded test car came with leather upholstery, a sunroof, a 9-inch infotainment touch screen, a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, and much more.
The Civic Hybrid’s instrument cluster, infotainment system, and graphics look a bit dated, and the interior could use a little brightening (black and gray are the main color options). But this car gets nearly everything else right, which, at just under $33,000, makes it a great value.
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
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Model year tested:
2025 -
Number of passengers (F/R)
2/3 -
Curb weight (lbs):
3,252 -
Exterior L / W / H (in):
184.8/70.9/55.7 -
Wheelbase (in):
107.7 -
Number of airbags:
10 -
Warranty (month/miles) :
36/36,000 -
Tire manufacturer and model :
Continental ProContact RX -
Front and rear tire size :
235/40 R18 -
Max towing capacity (lbs) :
Not recommended -
Headlight type:
LED -
Transmission type:
Hybird drive -
Drivetrain type:
Front wheel -
Engine/motor:
2.0L I4 hybrid -
Engine horsepower @ RPM
141 @ 6,000 -
Electric motor horsepower
181 -
Combined system horsepower
200
TEST DATA/TEST VEHICLE SCORES
(0-10 POINTS)
PROS
- Powerful drivetrain
- Smooth, comfortable ride
- Good value for money spent
- High-quality exterior fit and finish
CONS
- Outdated instrument cluster, infotainment touch screen, and graphics
- Dull, dark interior
- No lumbar support on the driver’s seat
AAA’s Recommendation: Whether you own an electric vehicle or a gas-powered car is up to you – and you should consider lots of factors in making that choice. No matter what type of vehicle you’re choosing, we recommend visiting a dealership, test driving one, and asking as many questions as possible to make an informed decision.
