Nobody wants an EV to sit for hours to charge a car - not everyone has a house. This is the best compromise - Hybrid, good mpg and fun to drive. Very exciting. Between this new 2025 Civic and the new 2025 Camry.
I think it also helps the net fuel economy increase while spreading batteries among many vehicles instead of hoarding them into individual EV. Not to mention keeping weight down! It just makes sense.
I was also looking at the Camry. But I think the Honda takes the win. The interior simply looks alot more refined and high quality. Of all the places I gotta sit and spend my time. The Honda cabin looks for superior. The Toyota cabin looks 6 years dated already in my opinion.
@@larryhouse3776 How do you know if you're driving a Civic, HR-V, Accord or CR-V??? You get out of your vehicle and you look at the exterior, because inside, they are all made the same, same grille, same steering wheel, same seat, same dashboard, same navigation screen.
I think you couldn't be more wrong. They completely eliminated the difference between the hatchback and the sedan. They no longer are those dependable and affordable vehicles for, wait for it, regular civilians that drive within the civic boundaries, hence the name Civic. It has now become a bloated luxury sedan with cheap plastic interior and that stupid tablet thing in the center console.
The Civic is once again here showing why it's THE KING of the daily driver, hybrid, awesome fuel economy, confortable, reliable, very practical, refined, full of quality, it's just the best. The Mazda 3 has been my favorite daily car ever since 2019, but with this hybrid variant, I think the Civic came back to being my favorite.
One of the best designed dashes in the history of the motor industry this time around. If they could lose all the black gloss it would maybe be the best, at any price.
Yeah it's great if you're 5'10"...the Mazda 3 is worse it isn't made for adults. Try being 6'5" 270lbs all torso and broad shoulders. A Sentra is the only car in this class I'm comfortable in. 44 inches of legroom in the Sentra is more than an F150.
Thanks for standing out in the rain for us! I can't wait to get my hands on one of these and compare it to my '24 Touring. Just viewing your video, the initial torque is definitely there, but it doesn't seem to be any faster than the outgoing 1.5T past 30 MPH or so (not that it's a bad thing, they're quick as is). Curious to see if the road noise is any better than my '24 Touring too, they're pretty loud on the highway. Hopefully they've addressed some of the interior rattles too. The materials are top notch, but lots of us 11th gen owners are dealing with rattles. Great video as always!
@@loungydocIt isn't faster than the 1.5 turbo, top speed is even slower. I drove both generations a lot, since we have the new gen Civic hybrid already since the end of 2022 in Germany.
Off of your review, I bought a Civic Si. Tune, downpipe, full exhaust, intake. What a superb, fun daily driver. It might be the best bang for buck performance car. I do think this hybrid is the choice if you're not interested in an involved driving experience.
I was thinking about buying an Si but don't really want to deal with a manual in traffic daily. This Hybrid will fill the void. We already have a CR-V hybrid, so we know how it runs. I currently have a '23 Sport Hatchback and it's generally garbage. Shit gas mileage and god awful slow.
@@CODE-BROWN Honda manual transmissions are slick shifting with a light clutch pedal. They're really not bad in traffic. I do about 8hrs a week with one.
@BigBabo Definitely needs a clutch. Will slip the clutch if you floor it below 4k rpm no problem. Using TSP Stage 1+ tune. With my mods on top of that I'd guess roughly 240-250whp. It's pretty stout. Definitely not slow.
@@WyFoster Ah very nice! Tedward had also convinced me to get a Civic Si but it remains stock for now. The most I'd probably do is your list of mods + a clutch as I'm looking for around 250whp but I'm a touch worried about the longevity of the L15 with more power
Had this car since March this year and I'll tell you it's a lot of fun. I drive in Sports mode most of the time and am getting 60mpg, which is pretty amazing. Perfect car in my opinion
I've owned this car (well more or less this car) since March of this year. The e-HEV, as it's called here, is the only option we have in Europe since 2022. My previous car was a Volvo XC40 and I wanted something a little more "fun", cheaper to run, but just as practical for our small family. Let me tell you, Tedward is 100% correct that this is the perfect city car. It's so easy to drive, so quiet and stress free. It gives you power when you need it (although the e-HEV version is slightly less powerful at 184BHP), but the torque just allows you to pretty much get in front of anyone at red lights (bar maybe Teslas and other high-end electric cars) . Fuel economy is as good as Honda says it is. My only pet peeve with this car are the safety features which are tuned a bit too much "on the safe" side to my taste. I'll get beeping if I'm doing 51 in a 50... which is annoying. Lane assist is also annoying, especially in Europe where we have quite a few bike lines, it sometimes pushes you back into the middle of the road if you straddle onto one (some of our smaller two way streets only allow for 2 cars to pass if they go into the bike lanes)... so a couple of times it was a little dangerous. Hopefully they change that in the next software update as it's a common complaint over here.
@@tranhuy7575 honestly, it's fine. If you do a lot of highway driving, it may be a bit annoying. But if you're listening to the radio/music it's not that noticeable. It's mainly tire roar not wind.
To this day I am surprised with how much information is available on eCVTs people still don’t know… Honda and Toyota eCVTs are pretty much bulletproof.
@@tjmccracken6500the civic name meant affordable, dependable & modest. It was a high schoolers dream car to tune and throw a muffler on the back. It’s a rice burner. It’s a an everyday persons back and forth to work car. This is not a Civic.
@@Dre2011 This is a civic. It's only $24k to start. I don't know what year you think it is. A BRAND NEW, FULL-SIZE sedan with upwards of 50 mpg, AND high reliability for $24k ($28k for hybrid) is a frugal person's DREAM.
You are The Man...I loved the screeching sounds coming out of the exit with what looked like a police cruiser in the foreground. They didn't put the 1.5 hybrid system in to chase MPG's. I'm psyched to test drive it and possibly buy one. This could be the farewell for my TSX wagon.👍
I got the Corolla hybrid a couple years ago and absolutely love it.. this has more power and gets a little better mpg. I hope they keep this up because this will probably be the next car i get. once you go hybrid it's impossible to go back. the fuel economy is do nice
Tedward, That is a nice piece of engineering. I am not ready to go full electric. But this Civic Hybrid looks like a winner. Comfortable, just a *bit sporty* and great gas mileage. I just wish Tedward had taken that Civic to see The Wall of Champions. What a missed oppritunity. /s
Impressive around town economy. But I had a 2019 Jetta, 1.4 turbo. No hybrid. That thing with its 50 liter fuel tank could push 1100km at its limit on the highway. (680 miles)
Love your videos covering Honda Civics and CTR’s! It was a smart move for Honda to get you in the drivers seat of this Civic Hybrid. Looking forward to test driving one.
Tedward, I've watched like 6 first drive videos on this car from other creators, and while there's a lot of good quality content out there, you have fantastic commentary. Thank you!
The way Tedward drove it (as if he is showing of an Si in a hybrid form) and still end up getting 46mpg?! That was pretty impressive! If you don’t need a really big back seats, this is the one to get over the Accord brother. It will be much morr nimble around the road, more powerful torque-wise, and still get the same mpg or better. Styling wise, the Civic looks way better than the Accord by a mile though I wish Honda make the rear lightings all LED (reverse and turn signals are still incandescent). You might miss on the bigger infotainment screen, and a vent/usb combo in the back seats but that is ok, this is cheaper but once inside you will feel like you are driving the same car since all Honda models have the same structure when it comes to the interior. I currently drive a WRX TR but I used to have a Honda and I can tell you that they know how to get the sporty steering (feel and weight) and just tuning their engine even with less power to make it a fun car better than anyone.
Just bought my Sport touring hybrid and I love it!! Comfort!! Drive feel and function including safety are all amazing 10/10 would love a video on cool features of the car
Great look at this amazing little car. I had purchased the sport touring about the same time you bought the SI. My wife and I decided we need a hybrid. While I'm thoroughly impressed with the new Civic. I need the extra lumber support. It is uncomfortable for me on longer drives. I decided to trade for a Camry. Toyota was willing to negotiate the price and did. None of the five Honda dealerships would even remove the dealership add-ons. Making it 3-4 grand more expensive the the comparable Camry hybrid. I will miss the amazing handling and that Bose sound system. I hope anyone buying this new Civic enjoys it. I don't think you will disappointed in the slightest.
Awesome to see you in Canadia! Hope you can visit Toronto some time (maybe even with your FL5) and meet the Type R community. Loving this new hybrid model as a previous FL1 owner 👌
My 2009 civic with 211k miles gives me 38 - 40 MPG depending on how aggressive I am. installed Carplay last night and I love that thing even more. Never had reliability problems I bought it for $2500 USD at 180k. I love Hondas..
In Canada we got rear USB's, heated steering on most trims and the Touring/Si always got rear heated seats. Heated seats standard on all trims since 2016. Nice you were in my hometown of Longueuil, that was the 132 at around 8:00 mark.
5:49 Those tiny sunglass holders are meant to show up on the spec sheet as having a sunglass holder. The same used to apply to cupholders: the Opel Corsa C I got to drive for quite a while had a rear cupholder so shallow that water bottles fell after, like, two turns.
The last new car I bought was a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S and it's getting hard to find parts for it. So I've been searching for a new car, looked at the new Alfa Giulia, but none of them sparked my interest until I saw this thing. So I went down and put my name on the list. I just turned 70, it's probably the last new car I'll buy and glad to dip my toes into the future.
Love the design of those wheels. Surprised how fast it seems they mid-cycle refreshed this generation because the one previous to this looked almost perfect to me.
@@alifahmed9309 even then it's never just 24k. With delivery fee it's 25-26k before it even gets into the dealer's hands. From there on you're dancing on the dealer's tunes...I won't be surprised if they have mark-ups
Just picked up a new Touring Hybrid. I have had several 11th Gen Civics, including Si and Type-R. For daily driving and going on a trip, hybrid is my favorite. The speed is deceptive because it is so smooth. As you explain, there is no penalty for driving a Hybrid. The Bose stereo sounds better on the highway compared to Si/CTR since the interior is isolated from road noise so much better.
This was extremely helpful thank you!! I am planning to buy this vehicle in the exact trim and color (Blue Lagoon) Except I am getting my interior in all black. I put this video in my bookmarks folder great job Cheers!
I got my Touring Hybrid in the Blue Lagoon Pearl and black last week. It is stunning to look at and the performance speaks for itself. You wont be disappointed.
Every reviewer I watch were in town I see! Looks fantastic. My only gripe is going to be dealer markup. 2024 Civic sport touring, non-hybrid, are going for 42k canadian in Montreal right now, while the Accord Touring Hybrid brand new sits in dealer lots around 45k-47k cad. That's where the civic sort of stops making sense, unless you really want a smaller car.
I'm so jelly of this new Civic's infotainment system and refined design - Honda is really outdoing themselves with these new Civics. By far my favorite platform as an owner of a 2022 EX-L
I've got the Civic FL4 e:hev in Europe and it's an excellent car. More than enough grunt when you need to overtake, but super efficient when you're relaxed driving. I've covered 45000mi since I bought it brand new 1yr9mo ago.
The one thing I would ask for in cars designed for city driving is power folding mirrors, I’ve never understood why here in the U.S. we don’t get them as options on so many cars.
My 19 insight got totaled May 1st. I was planning on either getting the new hybrid or Prius. Sadly both couldn’t happen. Ended up picking up a ‘24 Accord hybrid EX-L with 1500 miles for as much as the new sport hybrid civic. This review reiterates what a good decision I made
civic is fantastic car but still missing few very critical deal-breakers such as: no awd option. no pano-roof option. no-360-cam option. no plug-in with extra-large battery option.
I’ll take it point by point. 1) in my particular case I don’t need AWD because I live in Southern California. But I’m sure it would add weight and be another component I would need to shell out significant money for if it breaks. 2) pano roof. I have one on my 2023 Camry V6. I have heard of pricing nightmares, if something happens to it after warranty and it breaks or gets stuck. Upwards of close to $10,000. My next car won’t have a pano roof 3) I agree with you on the 360 camera option. But it’s not a dealbreaker for me. 4) A plug-in with extra large battery is not necessary. For what? A 50 mile range all electric? It sounds like a complete EV is what you’re leaning more towards. Also, there’s Toyota Prius prime if you really are craving a plug-in option. This seems like an unnecessary critique
This hybrid drivetrain was and still is the only option in the UK when the 11th gen was released. And it’s hatchback only here too. It’s so unfortunate we don’t get the Si in the UK, it’s only one model.
10:40 I wish you would have shown how soft the arm rests are. You say they are soft but do you mean soft touch or soft? Like actually cushion your elbows? Most cars these days have about 1/8th inch of cushion (even less in 10th gen civic) wrapped in stiff leather. That is not soft and gets quite uncomfortable on long drives.
The add-ons for this vehicle is different than you get in Japan you have all of the add-ons in Japan's top trim with rear AC USB type c adapters but the US did not get those models you will have to order it online have it shipped over to have those things.
I bought a used 2019 Civic LX and I love driving the thing! I'm curious to see how well the hybrid holds up after many years and many many miles on the road.
Just bought a 2024 Mazda 3 and somehow the Civic Hybrid went under my radar while I was shopping around. the Mazda is still an amazing car, but I have a tiny bit of regret lol.
The only thing we will not know about this 2025 Civic Hybrid (until at least five years) is reliability, cost of ownership, and longevity. My 2018 10th gen Civic EXT (bought new) is still going strong after 204,100 miles. I’m averaging 37 mpg (combined). The only major issues were from the recalls…AC system and fuel pump. No oil dilution issues for me that seem more prevalent with the CRV’s using the same power plant (1.5 liter, turbo) in colder climate regions like Canada. Of course, I am far more obsessive about car care than the average owner so I’m guessing that’s why my Civic is lasting as long without major failures.
well, yeah. But this doesn't have a transmission; just a gear reducer seat for the electric motor. The gas engine is assembled in-line with the generator motor, and connects to the driving wheels via clutchpack. There's no traditional transmission in there, so no hope of a manual in the hybrid, like older Honda systems.
It’s amazing that Ford and GM have totally given up on providing reliable, affordable and efficient transportation for consumers in N America. Hope Honda sells millions of these.
I think I like this a bit more than the Si if I wanted to save gas and want an "auto" so the wife can drive it (she refuses to keep at manual, she cant get off the line without stalling it lol) 50mpg, lots of room, comfy, the best honda interior to date.... great acceleration, doesnt need 93 like the Si and DE4 would...
Best car in its segment, for sure. Corolla hybrid is nice too, but a step below. I have a Corolla TS 2.0L (hybrid). If they made a Civic wagon (or basically the Civic Hatchback with a slightly straighter, more extended roof line), that would be the ultimate daily.
Wishful thinking, but I hope we'll be able to retrofit the newer infotainment systems into the pre-refresh Civics/Integras. My only real complaint with my Integra is that the infotainment system is slow and buggy.
The only question I have is if you hear the 'transmission shift' sound only in Sport mode, or does it sound like that in every mode? I actually prefer that over a hybrids drone while accelerating. Thanks, great review!
The “small battery” gives me a little pause. The original civic hybrid from 2008 also functioned like this at launch. The battery would deplete and refill during regular driving, it got great gas mileage while doing that. Shortly after it was released they recalled them for early battery failure then they pushed an update which seemed to decrease battery utilization and also decreased fuel economy noticeably. I’m worried they might do the same thing again…
I think you should be OK. In Europe and the other markets we have had this car since the 11th Gen launch, and there have been no problems. Mine is 12 months old now and I love driving it. I tried the new cars from Audi, Mini, BMW, etc, and none of them compare to this car. I always hand the keys over and I am glad to get back into my civic.
Finally got around to watching this review strictly for the comparison to the type r. I'm this close on moving up from the civic sport to an Integra type s because I miss a fun manual driver's car but this hybrid pulls on my old man cords with the refinement and mpgs people are reviewing positively about. What do you think Ted, type S or Hybrid and save some money...
I'm really curious about what they'll do to seperate the SI from this as they're making the same power now. It's impressive that they've got 200hp and 50mpg.
So to get this straight, the hype about this is that the powertrain is finally available in a Civic ? This and the simulated shifts. Because you can't call it especially new since it's been available in the Accord the last three generations and always making the same figures: 2L 140 hp engine with battery help making peak combined of ~200 hp and 170 hp at the AC motor/wheels. In that respect, the Camry seems more interesting since they use larger 2.5L with 180 hp engine to make ~230 combined peak (of course might be different transmission loss). After all, after you expend battery charge you can only expect as much as the engine's peak power out of the motor.
Not to be nip picky, but you mentioned about a sunglass holder, but you did not mentioned about the new Infrotainment portal. I was curious about the new google built in.
200HP and 50MPG is insane. Honda is amazing
I just got one and I can confirm that it gets 50mpg
thats awesome. Got a 24 elantra non hybrid that gets 44 to 49 mpg for 21k MSRP. only 147 hp though.
Not if you’re using even half the power all the time.😂
Duh, check out Toyota Hybrid with more than 200HP+.
@@ExecuteBrandon I do 60 km a day so it's very useful for me when I have to merge on the freeway or overtake someone
Nobody wants an EV to sit for hours to charge a car - not everyone has a house. This is the best compromise - Hybrid, good mpg and fun to drive. Very exciting. Between this new 2025 Civic and the new 2025 Camry.
I think it also helps the net fuel economy increase while spreading batteries among many vehicles instead of hoarding them into individual EV. Not to mention keeping weight down! It just makes sense.
I was also looking at the Camry. But I think the Honda takes the win. The interior simply looks alot more refined and high quality. Of all the places I gotta sit and spend my time. The Honda cabin looks for superior. The Toyota cabin looks 6 years dated already in my opinion.
@@larryhouse3776 How do you know if you're driving a Civic, HR-V, Accord or CR-V??? You get out of your vehicle and you look at the exterior, because inside, they are all made the same, same grille, same steering wheel, same seat, same dashboard, same navigation screen.
If it all those interior looks good and practical it doesn’t matter which model you are driving, it brings familiarity.
@@foxgood Following on that, how do you know if you're driving a 2-Series, a 5, or an 8? I don't really mind the idea as long as it's a good design.
In my opinion, the 11th gen civic is one of the best looking civics ever made. Especially since the late 90s this civic just looks so much more civic
agreed
It's heavily influenced by the 6th gen civic especially those A-pillars!
I think you couldn't be more wrong. They completely eliminated the difference between the hatchback and the sedan. They no longer are those dependable and affordable vehicles for, wait for it, regular civilians that drive within the civic boundaries, hence the name Civic. It has now become a bloated luxury sedan with cheap plastic interior and that stupid tablet thing in the center console.
I'll be a 10th gen fanboy forever, but I'll admit 11th is a close second
I concur and I drive a 2023 civic sport 4 door sedan. I did some slight modifications on it.
I've been waiting for this one! Honda nailed this generation as a whole. Thanks for another informative and entertaining vid Tedward 🤓
Glad you enjoyed it!
The Civic is once again here showing why it's THE KING of the daily driver, hybrid, awesome fuel economy, confortable, reliable, very practical, refined, full of quality, it's just the best.
The Mazda 3 has been my favorite daily car ever since 2019, but with this hybrid variant, I think the Civic came back to being my favorite.
One of the best designed dashes in the history of the motor industry this time around. If they could lose all the black gloss it would maybe be the best, at any price.
LMAO! Camry is the king of daily driving ya peasant.
@@savedfaves Absolutely yes! This is such a success. And yes, I feel the same way about the black chrome!
Yeah it's great if you're 5'10"...the Mazda 3 is worse it isn't made for adults. Try being 6'5" 270lbs all torso and broad shoulders. A Sentra is the only car in this class I'm comfortable in. 44 inches of legroom in the Sentra is more than an F150.
@@SheepletonYou might need an 86 Lincoln for size lol
Been driving this for 5 days now. It is so smooth and powerful with ridiculous MPG. Like you say, this car was made to cruise around town.
Thanks for standing out in the rain for us! I can't wait to get my hands on one of these and compare it to my '24 Touring. Just viewing your video, the initial torque is definitely there, but it doesn't seem to be any faster than the outgoing 1.5T past 30 MPH or so (not that it's a bad thing, they're quick as is). Curious to see if the road noise is any better than my '24 Touring too, they're pretty loud on the highway.
Hopefully they've addressed some of the interior rattles too. The materials are top notch, but lots of us 11th gen owners are dealing with rattles.
Great video as always!
I think you'll be pleasantly surprised when you drive it
Of course it’s better than current civic, just plain more torque at all speeds
There’s no need for simulated gears, sounds.
@@loungydocIt isn't faster than the 1.5 turbo, top speed is even slower. I drove both generations a lot, since we have the new gen Civic hybrid already since the end of 2022 in Germany.
Wind noise is Hideos on Civics x gen and forward
Off of your review, I bought a Civic Si. Tune, downpipe, full exhaust, intake. What a superb, fun daily driver. It might be the best bang for buck performance car. I do think this hybrid is the choice if you're not interested in an involved driving experience.
I was thinking about buying an Si but don't really want to deal with a manual in traffic daily. This Hybrid will fill the void. We already have a CR-V hybrid, so we know how it runs. I currently have a '23 Sport Hatchback and it's generally garbage. Shit gas mileage and god awful slow.
@@CODE-BROWN Honda manual transmissions are slick shifting with a light clutch pedal. They're really not bad in traffic. I do about 8hrs a week with one.
What power are you making? Looking around and I see that even a touch over stock could cause clutch slipping, curious if you had gotten to that point.
@BigBabo Definitely needs a clutch. Will slip the clutch if you floor it below 4k rpm no problem. Using TSP Stage 1+ tune. With my mods on top of that I'd guess roughly 240-250whp. It's pretty stout. Definitely not slow.
@@WyFoster Ah very nice! Tedward had also convinced me to get a Civic Si but it remains stock for now. The most I'd probably do is your list of mods + a clutch as I'm looking for around 250whp but I'm a touch worried about the longevity of the L15 with more power
Had this car since March this year and I'll tell you it's a lot of fun. I drive in Sports mode most of the time and am getting 60mpg, which is pretty amazing. Perfect car in my opinion
I've owned this car (well more or less this car) since March of this year. The e-HEV, as it's called here, is the only option we have in Europe since 2022. My previous car was a Volvo XC40 and I wanted something a little more "fun", cheaper to run, but just as practical for our small family.
Let me tell you, Tedward is 100% correct that this is the perfect city car. It's so easy to drive, so quiet and stress free. It gives you power when you need it (although the e-HEV version is slightly less powerful at 184BHP), but the torque just allows you to pretty much get in front of anyone at red lights (bar maybe Teslas and other high-end electric cars) . Fuel economy is as good as Honda says it is.
My only pet peeve with this car are the safety features which are tuned a bit too much "on the safe" side to my taste. I'll get beeping if I'm doing 51 in a 50... which is annoying. Lane assist is also annoying, especially in Europe where we have quite a few bike lines, it sometimes pushes you back into the middle of the road if you straddle onto one (some of our smaller two way streets only allow for 2 cars to pass if they go into the bike lanes)... so a couple of times it was a little dangerous. Hopefully they change that in the next software update as it's a common complaint over here.
How quite is this car? I heard so many people complained about loud noise in cabin?
@@tranhuy7575 honestly, it's fine. If you do a lot of highway driving, it may be a bit annoying. But if you're listening to the radio/music it's not that noticeable. It's mainly tire roar not wind.
Thank you for explaining the drivetrain. I get tired of telling people it's not a CVT when Honda calls it that or an ECVT.
Yup, it's an electric car with a generator onboard
@@anaveragehuman2937 I'm confused can you please explain how it works? I thought it was a CVT.
To this day I am surprised with how much information is available on eCVTs people still don’t know… Honda and Toyota eCVTs are pretty much bulletproof.
@@ClarkeisawesomeI would just go watch car care nuts review of the accord or crv hybrid on how it works
@@ClarkeisawesomeECVT=no transmission at all.
The leg slap at 15:44 sold me 😂
that said it all
yeah same. After the slap + "she still handles, man." I felt like the search was over.
Believe it or not some people don’t want all the bells and whistles. They just want the old-school dependable $20K Civic back.
It's not tech overload at all. It's a great car.
@@savedfaves it’s an amazing car. For 38K
@@Dre2011 Then don't buy the top trim with all the bells and whistles for $32K. Buy a brand new dependable Civic base model at $24K...
@@tjmccracken6500the civic name meant affordable, dependable & modest. It was a high schoolers dream car to tune and throw a muffler on the back. It’s a rice burner. It’s a an everyday persons back and forth to work car.
This is not a Civic.
@@Dre2011 This is a civic. It's only $24k to start. I don't know what year you think it is. A BRAND NEW, FULL-SIZE sedan with upwards of 50 mpg, AND high reliability for $24k ($28k for hybrid) is a frugal person's DREAM.
It was nice seeing you drive around my hometown in a beautiful car that one doesn't mind aspiring to. Cheers
11:43 It's sooo satisfying that the touch screen plays a MOUSE CLICK sound effect when you tap an icon. ☺
You are The Man...I loved the screeching sounds coming out of the exit with what looked like a police cruiser in the foreground. They didn't put the 1.5 hybrid system in to chase MPG's. I'm psyched to test drive it and possibly buy one. This could be the farewell for my TSX wagon.👍
I got the Corolla hybrid a couple years ago and absolutely love it.. this has more power and gets a little better mpg. I hope they keep this up because this will probably be the next car i get. once you go hybrid it's impossible to go back. the fuel economy is do nice
The Corolla hybrid has considerably less power. It is not even the same league.
I am seriously impressed with this
Those are the nicest Honda wheels I've seen in a long time.
Tedward, That is a nice piece of engineering. I am not ready to go full electric. But this Civic Hybrid looks like a winner. Comfortable, just a *bit sporty* and great gas mileage.
I just wish Tedward had taken that Civic to see The Wall of Champions. What a missed oppritunity. /s
That's what I say about my honda civic e:hev, it's the perfect car to have fun in at every day road speeds, with the instant torque.
11:35... Android is Google... And every iPhone user has something Google on their phone. This is a genius move by Honda
Damn, 500 miles on a tank... This is a game changer
Not really..my 19 insight gor that. I’m on track to get 550 miles on my 24 accord hybrid this tank
@@Lacostelp I got a 600 mile tank last tank on the accord
Impressive around town economy. But I had a 2019 Jetta, 1.4 turbo. No hybrid. That thing with its 50 liter fuel tank could push 1100km at its limit on the highway. (680 miles)
2012 2.5L Passat does this…
@@Will-cs3yb that has a 18.5 gallon tank…
Love your videos covering Honda Civics and CTR’s! It was a smart move for Honda to get you in the drivers seat of this Civic Hybrid. Looking forward to test driving one.
I've been waiting for this one! Honda nailed this generation as a whole. Thanks for another informative and entertaining vid Tedward
Tedward, I've watched like 6 first drive videos on this car from other creators, and while there's a lot of good quality content out there, you have fantastic commentary. Thank you!
Thank you Jeremy!
The way Tedward drove it (as if he is showing of an Si in a hybrid form) and still end up getting 46mpg?! That was pretty impressive! If you don’t need a really big back seats, this is the one to get over the Accord brother. It will be much morr nimble around the road, more powerful torque-wise, and still get the same mpg or better. Styling wise, the Civic looks way better than the Accord by a mile though I wish Honda make the rear lightings all LED (reverse and turn signals are still incandescent). You might miss on the bigger infotainment screen, and a vent/usb combo in the back seats but that is ok, this is cheaper but once inside you will feel like you are driving the same car since all Honda models have the same structure when it comes to the interior. I currently drive a WRX TR but I used to have a Honda and I can tell you that they know how to get the sporty steering (feel and weight) and just tuning their engine even with less power to make it a fun car better than anyone.
There is nothing better than a cup of coffee and tedward's upload in the morning.
Just bought my Sport touring hybrid and I love it!! Comfort!! Drive feel and function including safety are all amazing 10/10 would love a video on cool features of the car
Great look at this amazing little car. I had purchased the sport touring about the same time you bought the SI. My wife and I decided we need a hybrid. While I'm thoroughly impressed with the new Civic. I need the extra lumber support. It is uncomfortable for me on longer drives. I decided to trade for a Camry. Toyota was willing to negotiate the price and did. None of the five Honda dealerships would even remove the dealership add-ons. Making it 3-4 grand more expensive the the comparable Camry hybrid. I will miss the amazing handling and that Bose sound system. I hope anyone buying this new Civic enjoys it. I don't think you will disappointed in the slightest.
White seats with a black headliner looks so, so much better than white headliners and piano black everywhere!
Awesome to see you in Canadia! Hope you can visit Toronto some time (maybe even with your FL5) and meet the Type R community.
Loving this new hybrid model as a previous FL1 owner 👌
My 2009 civic with 211k miles gives me 38 - 40 MPG depending on how aggressive I am.
installed Carplay last night and I love that thing even more.
Never had reliability problems
I bought it for $2500 USD at 180k.
I love Hondas..
In Canada we got rear USB's, heated steering on most trims and the Touring/Si always got rear heated seats. Heated seats standard on all trims since 2016. Nice you were in my hometown of Longueuil, that was the 132 at around 8:00 mark.
Imagine bringing these US spec civics to Canadian soil and not having all those options!!
5:49 Those tiny sunglass holders are meant to show up on the spec sheet as having a sunglass holder.
The same used to apply to cupholders: the Opel Corsa C I got to drive for quite a while had a rear cupholder so shallow that water bottles fell after, like, two turns.
The last new car I bought was a 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S and it's getting hard to find parts for it. So I've been searching for a new car, looked at the new Alfa Giulia, but none of them sparked my interest until I saw this thing. So I went down and put my name on the list. I just turned 70, it's probably the last new car I'll buy and glad to dip my toes into the future.
Love the design of those wheels. Surprised how fast it seems they mid-cycle refreshed this generation because the one previous to this looked almost perfect to me.
Crazy that entry level and "cheap" is $30K now
Not really. He is showing the touring trim, that's why it's more expensive. The base trim is probably around $24k.
@@alifahmed9309 even then it's never just 24k. With delivery fee it's 25-26k before it even gets into the dealer's hands. From there on you're dancing on the dealer's tunes...I won't be surprised if they have mark-ups
I mean i bought a 2024 for 42k cad and im 22 lol ig its entry
@@Okeen12 wow that's pricey and how did you afford it? Which model?
Just picked up a new Touring Hybrid. I have had several 11th Gen Civics, including Si and Type-R. For daily driving and going on a trip, hybrid is my favorite.
The speed is deceptive because it is so smooth.
As you explain, there is no penalty for driving a Hybrid.
The Bose stereo sounds better on the highway compared to Si/CTR since the interior is isolated from road noise so much better.
Very excited for this!
That's not rain, that's Montreal's way of saying "Welcome, stay here long enough and I will make you wish that you lived in a desert!" 🤣
Subsitute topher at the end😂
This was extremely helpful thank you!! I am planning to buy this vehicle in the exact trim and color (Blue Lagoon) Except I am getting my interior in all black. I put this video in my bookmarks folder great job Cheers!
I got my Touring Hybrid in the Blue Lagoon Pearl and black last week. It is stunning to look at and the performance speaks for itself. You wont be disappointed.
Every reviewer I watch were in town I see! Looks fantastic. My only gripe is going to be dealer markup. 2024 Civic sport touring, non-hybrid, are going for 42k canadian in Montreal right now, while the Accord Touring Hybrid brand new sits in dealer lots around 45k-47k cad. That's where the civic sort of stops making sense, unless you really want a smaller car.
Bought one Saturday in meteorite gray it's my first time purchasing a new vehicle and I'm in love with it.
I'm so jelly of this new Civic's infotainment system and refined design - Honda is really outdoing themselves with these new Civics. By far my favorite platform as an owner of a 2022 EX-L
if they offer this in a hatchback (I'd buy one in a heartbeat) it will be a Prius-killer in sales.
There’s a hatchback coming
This looks like a very nice car. I will be considering purchasing one. I'm excited for it!
I've had my euro Civic e:HEV (Hybrid) for a little over a month now and I absolutely love it. Hope it does well in America.
Do you really get the “50” mpg?
@@jalend3609 My worst tank is 40 MPG. The current tank is looking to be 49 MPG.
I've got the Civic FL4 e:hev in Europe and it's an excellent car. More than enough grunt when you need to overtake, but super efficient when you're relaxed driving. I've covered 45000mi since I bought it brand new 1yr9mo ago.
Finally the civic isn't ugly anymore. Please take my money.
yea Tedwardino, surprised at how close-ish Montreal is (even from the DMV area). Definitely drivable in a day's work (especially for you)
The one thing I would ask for in cars designed for city driving is power folding mirrors, I’ve never understood why here in the U.S. we don’t get them as options on so many cars.
16:14 100% I need to know if my brake lights are on. That should be standard communication from any car to the driver!
The old Assent was converted with a tuned GSR motor and they were pulling 9-10 seconds with the help of the electric motors and light weight
My 19 insight got totaled May 1st. I was planning on either getting the new hybrid or Prius. Sadly both couldn’t happen. Ended up picking up a ‘24 Accord hybrid EX-L with 1500 miles for as much as the new sport hybrid civic. This review reiterates what a good decision I made
I totaled my 2017 accord in may too, debating between this hybrid or just a 2024 civic base
Accord hybrid is like a budget Lexus ES
civic is fantastic car but still missing few very critical deal-breakers such as: no awd option. no pano-roof option. no-360-cam option. no plug-in with extra-large battery option.
I’ll take it point by point.
1) in my particular case I don’t need AWD because I live in Southern California. But I’m sure it would add weight and be another component I would need to shell out significant money for if it breaks.
2) pano roof. I have one on my 2023 Camry V6. I have heard of pricing nightmares, if something happens to it after warranty and it breaks or gets stuck. Upwards of close to $10,000. My next car won’t have a pano roof
3) I agree with you on the 360 camera option. But it’s not a dealbreaker for me.
4) A plug-in with extra large battery is not necessary. For what? A 50 mile range all electric? It sounds like a complete EV is what you’re leaning more towards. Also, there’s Toyota Prius prime if you really are craving a plug-in option. This seems like an unnecessary critique
This hybrid drivetrain was and still is the only option in the UK when the 11th gen was released. And it’s hatchback only here too. It’s so unfortunate we don’t get the Si in the UK, it’s only one model.
no type r?
@@Pharium Yes sorry type R as well, my mind was just thinking about regular models.
I’ll be going for the hatchback.
10:40 I wish you would have shown how soft the arm rests are. You say they are soft but do you mean soft touch or soft? Like actually cushion your elbows? Most cars these days have about 1/8th inch of cushion (even less in 10th gen civic) wrapped in stiff leather. That is not soft and gets quite uncomfortable on long drives.
Seems like finally, finally, finally they got this right. Gonna be all about the 2025.
Good luck with repairs! After 2 honda civic hybrids, It’s been a NIGHTMARE!
What repair problems have you had with the civic hybrid?
What a ride ..
Best ever civic..
No it's not the best, it has its problems, just like all generations before. And it's not faster than the previous 1.5 turbo.
The add-ons for this vehicle is different than you get in Japan you have all of the add-ons in Japan's top trim with rear AC USB type c adapters but the US did not get those models you will have to order it online have it shipped over to have those things.
driving in Mtl during F1 weekend, god bless your patience
I had to pee the entire drive 😂
I bought a used 2019 Civic LX and I love driving the thing! I'm curious to see how well the hybrid holds up after many years and many many miles on the road.
There's also an Individual mode setting in the Sport Touring Hybrid.
I just test drove this and I agree with everything you say. I'm waiting for hatch back.
Ok what’s the love affairs w a hatch..not making fun..yes there is a hatch now
I lived in Montreal for a few years, now I recognize the roads :D
Wow, that looks like it would be a really pretty color in person. Not something I would pick based on paint splotches, but looks great on the car.
Nice to hear that Honda is offering this hybrid system in the hatchback too.
This is about to sell even more!!
Has Honda communicated whether you can turn off the fake engine noises and faux shifting?
The new Honda Civic is being noticed in Japan.
Just bought a 2024 Mazda 3 and somehow the Civic Hybrid went under my radar while I was shopping around. the Mazda is still an amazing car, but I have a tiny bit of regret lol.
The only thing we will not know about this 2025 Civic Hybrid (until at least five years) is reliability, cost of ownership, and longevity.
My 2018 10th gen Civic EXT (bought new) is still going strong after 204,100 miles. I’m averaging 37 mpg (combined). The only major issues were from the recalls…AC system and fuel pump. No oil dilution issues for me that seem more prevalent with the CRV’s using the same power plant (1.5 liter, turbo) in colder climate regions like Canada.
Of course, I am far more obsessive about car care than the average owner so I’m guessing that’s why my Civic is lasting as long without major failures.
Honda is doing great things w these new sedans
Haven’t driven a civic since my em2. This looks 👍🏿
These things will sell out quickly and dealerships will mark it up heavily just like the new Prius
This hybrid engine with a 6-speed manual as an option would be lovely.
hybrids doesn’t go well with manuals.
Hybrid + 6 speed doesn’t make sense, electric motor is directly connected to the drivetrain.
@@RelearnMathI think you forgot about the CR-Z…
@@hakujona I'm curious as why you think that? the only downside i can think of is the small drop in MPGs, but that's about it.
well, yeah. But this doesn't have a transmission; just a gear reducer seat for the electric motor. The gas engine is assembled in-line with the generator motor, and connects to the driving wheels via clutchpack. There's no traditional transmission in there, so no hope of a manual in the hybrid, like older Honda systems.
This is a far cry from the '05 civic hybrid I had. If I ever buy a brand new car to daily it might be one of these
Montreal looks lovely. Great car by the way…
It’s amazing that Ford and GM have totally given up on providing reliable, affordable and efficient transportation for consumers in N America. Hope Honda sells millions of these.
I think I like this a bit more than the Si if I wanted to save gas and want an "auto" so the wife can drive it (she refuses to keep at manual, she cant get off the line without stalling it lol)
50mpg, lots of room, comfy, the best honda interior to date.... great acceleration, doesnt need 93 like the Si and DE4 would...
Let’s go Montreal !!
Best car in its segment, for sure. Corolla hybrid is nice too, but a step below. I have a Corolla TS 2.0L (hybrid). If they made a Civic wagon (or basically the Civic Hatchback with a slightly straighter, more extended roof line), that would be the ultimate daily.
Wishful thinking, but I hope we'll be able to retrofit the newer infotainment systems into the pre-refresh Civics/Integras. My only real complaint with my Integra is that the infotainment system is slow and buggy.
The only question I have is if you hear the 'transmission shift' sound only in Sport mode, or does it sound like that in every mode? I actually prefer that over a hybrids drone while accelerating. Thanks, great review!
Love the new look! This would be a perfect first car for me.
Wind noise is Hideos on Civics x gen and forward
The “small battery” gives me a little pause. The original civic hybrid from 2008 also functioned like this at launch. The battery would deplete and refill during regular driving, it got great gas mileage while doing that. Shortly after it was released they recalled them for early battery failure then they pushed an update which seemed to decrease battery utilization and also decreased fuel economy noticeably. I’m worried they might do the same thing again…
I had a 2005 Civic hybrid and it needed that update I think the 2005 was the same generation as the 2008....
give it a few months, then make the choice. looks pretty awesome
It would be unlikely since crv and accord hybrids have been out for a while and use the same powertrain
I think you should be OK. In Europe and the other markets we have had this car since the 11th Gen launch, and there have been no problems. Mine is 12 months old now and I love driving it. I tried the new cars from Audi, Mini, BMW, etc, and none of them compare to this car. I always hand the keys over and I am glad to get back into my civic.
I want one so bad. Hopefully they make enough to where there isn’t a year long wait.
Finally got around to watching this review strictly for the comparison to the type r. I'm this close on moving up from the civic sport to an Integra type s because I miss a fun manual driver's car but this hybrid pulls on my old man cords with the refinement and mpgs people are reviewing positively about. What do you think Ted, type S or Hybrid and save some money...
I'm really curious about what they'll do to seperate the SI from this as they're making the same power now. It's impressive that they've got 200hp and 50mpg.
Great review and nice to meet you in Montreal!
Likewise!!
So to get this straight, the hype about this is that the powertrain is finally available in a Civic ? This and the simulated shifts. Because you can't call it especially new since it's been available in the Accord the last three generations and always making the same figures: 2L 140 hp engine with battery help making peak combined of ~200 hp and 170 hp at the AC motor/wheels. In that respect, the Camry seems more interesting since they use larger 2.5L with 180 hp engine to make ~230 combined peak (of course might be different transmission loss). After all, after you expend battery charge you can only expect as much as the engine's peak power out of the motor.
You were in Montreal? My home 🌸 I hope you enjoyed your stay
This looks like a great vehicle, especially for the price
I feel like a lot of Montrealer watch good quality automotive content.
Not to be nip picky, but you mentioned about a sunglass holder, but you did not mentioned about the new Infrotainment portal. I was curious about the new google built in.
A Conan O’Brien fan? You sir are my kind of person, just for that I will like and subscribe.😂
Great car, dislike the "fake shifts". Wonder if there's an ECU flash to remove that aftermarket by Skunk2?