Man this thing really does it all. Glad Honda stepped up their hybrid system. At current national prices for gas and electricity a 50MPG car is cheaper per mile than most EVs. I'm an EV guy but I'm really impressed with this.
I always love the Civic for the simplicity and refinement. I'm glad they put a hybrid system in the hatch! Now Honda should put the same hybrid system in the HRV!
Many reviewers speak about how difficult it is to keep the dash clean from dust, but as an owner of the Type R I can dispel this notion. I have no problem keeping the dash clean with a detail brush and the vacuum.
Other than the lack of rear seat vents and lumbar support, this is a home run for Honda. If they can build enough of them, I suspect they'll outsell the Prius.
Alex, It is great to see more competition in the hybrid field. Let's see if Honda's chief competitor will raise its game by bringing its best compact Hybrids to this market. Of course, I am referring to the Corolla Touring and Touring Sports which earn many accolades in the markets where they are sold and offer some variants with AWD. 🤩🤩
Considering that they sell the Corolla Cross hybrid, I doubt that will happen. Toyota already has more hybrids than any other car brand in North America, so I really don't see why they can't just update one of them to compete better with this.
@@damilolaakanni They already have a car in production in Japan and England that would beat this impressive new Civic hatch. BTW who saw the Crown Estate/Signia wagon coming to this market yet here it is.
I would buy this immediately, if there were rear air vents. Our dog is obsessed with sticking her face in front of them on drives. Honda, why are you depriving very good dogs from their joy!?
@@nobleman-swerve My theory is that it's not really about cost cutting but rather to force people who want the rear vents to buy expensive three-row vehicles. I grew up in Taiwan and even subcompacts such as Yaris and Fit can have rear vents there. One thing I'm thankful for is Tesla made the rear vents standard and Toyota is seemingly following the footsteps. Corolla Cross has rear vents as standard in the USA and I think it's the most affordable choice to have the feature.
Like Alex said…other markets offer the rear AC vents so just Google parts to swap it over…done and done! There are other cars that have this same issue in other markets as well as RUclips videos showing how to upgrade.😁👍
@@slowgoat6089 You can buy a 18 inch donut from Honda( bought one for my Type R) and you can also have a shop install a cigarette lighter power port in the rear console as well. I had one installed in my Lexus CT200h so my kids phones could charge. USB C dual phone chargers are a dime a dozen…
I've been anxiously awaiting this car and the only thing that seems to be letting me down at the moment is the lack of options. I understand they're more luxury options but I wish I could get a heated steering wheel and ventilated seats as part of a package. I live in an area that gets quite cold and I'd much rather ditched heated seats for both a heated steering wheel to be able to get in my car and start driving near immediately as well as ventilated seats to keep my back from sweating on long drives in the warmer months. All things considered though those are pretty small gripes.
From the look and space perspective, I prefer this over the new Prius. Prius is way too low for us. But I am perplexed why there is no basic lumbar support in this car.
Alex thank you for the comprehensive review. I have watched a number of reviews and every review has been most positive. The sport hybrid is on the top of my list to replace my GTI.
Latch location section is a good addition. One suggestion: flip the image on the top left corner so that the image and video are facing "the same direction".
Terrific car, and review, but I wish people would make more of a fuss over the missing spare tire in an increasing number of cars. Not an issue until you need the spare, and it happens.
20:00 Endlich mal ein Tester, der das ECVT richtig erklärt. Es gibt eben kein CVT - fast immer treibt der Elektromotor den Wagen an. Bravo! Gut gemacht!
Alex- Thanks for the great and detailed review! Love the new Civic Hybrid Hatchback but do not love my local Honda dealers for adding mark-ups to these cars' already steep MSRP. Perhaps I need to work on improving my relationship with said Honda dealers.:) As for the comparison to Civic SI, you could swap lots of parts from SI to the Hybrid, but not the fantastic manual transmission or LSD that SI has. It's nice to have choices!
The Prius design is weird for no good reason, and the Corolla hybrid is underpowered. However, when all things are considered-resale, reliability, and normalness-the Civic is the best $30k sedan or hatchback. If you want to spend more, buy a BMW or Lexus.
This car is very close to perfect for me -- but then Honda had to go and make some truly baffling decisions around de-contenting. First, there is no heated steering wheel available on any trim. With cheap cars like the Chevy Trax or Nissan Kicks offering it, Honda has no excuse omitting it in a $32k vehicle. Second, WHY offer rear air vents in one market but not another?!? That's insanity.
I own both the 4th and 5th gen and I'd say it's worth the trade-off. I love them both for what they are, but it doesn't feel like a step backwards when you're driving it everyday.
I appreciate the comparison with the Prius as I was wondering the same when honda announced the hybrid plans for the hatchback. I still drive 2012 Prius.. looks great easy to clean and runs great... this one is on the list if my prius dies. Great vid Alex. Keep up the content!
Alex, please consider doing a show on battery capacity warranties. I feel like I got burned when I bought a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. It did not have battery capacity warranty. There was a class action lawsuit for this vehicle. It can be difficult to find the battery capacity warranty for a vehicle. Most people don't even think that they should want such a warranty.
This is what I wanted when I bought my 2018 hatch. I liked the Insight but needed the versatility of the hatch. Since I keep my vehicles at least 10 years, I'll have to wait a bit for this one unless something catastrophic happens to mine.
My 2023 Toyota RAV4 hybrid can easily average 44 MPG after a tank of gas (65/35 highway to local ratio), which is not that far behind this smaller more aerodynamic Civic. Toyota's hybrids are still the best and most efficient.
Alex, at 20:35, you mention Honda not allowing the engine to rev out and not perform simulated shifts. I've seen elsewhere that if you hold the brake and gas from a stop and release the brake, the car will do just that, thus getting a few tenths faster on the 0-60 sprint.
MAJOR ANNOYANCE: one thing I don't like about these new modern designs is that the rear viewable glass is significantly smaller than the actual size of the glass. It's surrounded by thick black borders. This reduces rear visibility.
had the 2016 civic ex with the 1.5 turbo and averaged 38 mpg as hard as i could drive it. one of the downsides with these road huggers if they are so close to the lines everything felt like constant lines of a star wars game. another was the way you are eye level with truck bumpers. and when it comes to cruising most bigger vehicles try to ride you and push you around . i did love the vehicle very dependable but the way you have. to fight for your space was a dangerous game sometimes. i hope they keep working towards bigger vehicles with this efficency.
Those non-direct tire pressure sensors, at least in older Honda models are a total POS. I don’t know how many cents Honda saves by using them but it’s not worth it.
@@MaxPower-11 Part of the issue is, my understanding is that if all tires are low, it will not report an issue. Since the rpms will be the same. I have four seasons here, and often have to add pressure during the colder months, and it is nice to know what PSI I am at. Honda saves money in odd ways.
Old system is great! Sensor batteries are just another expensive service item you can do without and no need to visit dealership to get new ones coded, or if god forbid, the car doesn't have 8 memory slots for two sets of wheels!
Can you make a video comparing all of the different mainstream car companies, lane centering technology? I would be interested in knowing who has the best self driving
My 2013 with 285k miles is still hanging in there but I’m liking this Civic Hybrid. 0-60 in 6 seconds beats my current 10 seconds😂. I’ve owned 2 FK8 Type Rs and love the current gen’s styling as well. Regarding your point about being able to add Honda performance items to improve handling/braking…Honda recently revealed a prototype Acura Type S with 6 piston brakes and all kinds of carbon fiber parts/aftermarket wheels etc. that lowered it’s weight by 200lbs. These parts are supposed to be available for the Type R/Civic as well. My sons both have the Accord 2.0t which has that great detuned Type R engine BUT a lot smaller/horrible brakes…so having a brake upgrade option is great for those who want shorter stopping distances…basically cheaper insurance than having to go to the body shop etc. no matter what car that you drive…Accord/Civic Hybrid.😁👍
I'm hearing repeated comparisons to the Prius in this review, when the interior of this Civic Hatch is so much bigger and more useful in rear seat and cargo space, it is really an obvious step up from the Prius to anyone cross-shopping the two cars.
I don't like the look of the front. It's not a deal breaker. I especially dislike the look of the lower grill where the non-cut-out (fake) area is too shallow and just looks cheap.
Really well explained Alex, one of your best videos yet and you’ve sold me on the car, great to see some new thinking in vehicle efficiency, if only they could bring this tech to the full size SUVs as well
Another good and thorough report from Alex. For $32K and a top trim, Honda should certainly be including lumbar adjustment for the driver's seat or at least, make it available as an extra. I know it is uncommon in this sector but like Alex, my back needs it. So, that is enough for me to say no, to what otherwise, is a practical and efficient car.
I have a 2024 Si that I have had for a year now and really love it. When I saw this coming out, I was wondering how it would compare. Thanks for talking about it. Now wondering if I will trade in my Si for this, it is very tempting. It will probably depend on dealer markups. We will see.
Good looking car and glad its here, with the same look at a gas version. Great mod platform as it always has been with Civic! I wish for the fun they do a manual the hybrid like the OG Insight hybrid back in the day! Good job Honda overall! The fact we are talking tuners, this hybrid just won tuners back to the scene! Excellent review presentation!
I much prefer the Prius' looks to the Civic's which I've always thought looked homely and nondescript (although the hatchback design is less so than the sedan), but I love everything else about the Civic. On another note, the HRV, which is so underpowered it can be unsafe in certain situations in traffic with a full load of passengers, is crying out for this hybrid powertrain which would drastically transform it. Not sure if Honda has any plans to make it available on the HRV but they need to do that if they are sane!
These redesigned civics are really starting to make me question the point of Acura sedans now. Like aside from lumbar support, there’s nothing the integra adds over a Civic for the premium price. And then the TLX isn’t that roomy inside for its size, and this or the accord are better alternatives than the TLX.
I DON'T LIKE EVERYTHING about it, but it's a plausible replacement for my indestructible 2008 Corolla. It looks like it's good enough to be an actual upgrade, the visibility is not vastly inferior, it has more much power and handling should be significantly better.
Ultimately the Prius is the more premium vehicle, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, panoramic sunroof, power trunk, bigger infotainment screen, digital rear view mirror etc, but the Civic seems to be pretty close, ultimately if it were my money I would pick the Prius cos i appreciate the extra luxury touches but the Civic is not a bad choice either, it’s a really good choice. Glad to see more completion in this space
I'm trying not to have FOMO after buying a 2024 Civic Touring sedan this summer. I've only put 1,500 miles on it in four months of ownership, so it would take me quite a while to recover the cost premium of the hybrid in fuel savings. And I have rear seat charge ports, even if they are USB-A. Oh well, maybe in 5-10 years or so, I'll be ready to trade it in.
@@robertMSP19 Well, based on all the scary things I've heard about the 1.5T, maybe it'll grenade itself and I'll be able to replace it with a hybrid at some point. But I bought an 8-year, 100k HondaCare plan for it, so I'd rather stick with it for a while.
The rear door handles of the Prius are not user firendly. Give us normal handles. No thanks on the higher performance model. Low profile rims are prone to flats and rash.
I really like this car, but I would really like the option to buy a spare tire kit and maybe a cheaper LX trim with 16" rims with 60 profile tires than these 235/40/18 tires. FYI, the Prius' are available with spare tire kit at the parts department, but I don't know if there is enough space here.
The Civic is a cheap, go-to-work, daily driver, tin can, just like the Mazda3 or Corolla. Don't raise the price and try to make it something it's not. A solid car to get to one's first serious job.
I think they want to gradually move up the segment. And US$32,000 in 2024 is equivalent to US$26,000 in 2019 and US$24,000 in 2014. Considering that US cumulative inflation was about 20% in the last 5 years, the price setting isn't really that extraordinary.
Looks and sounds great but ....Toyota Camry LE hybrid starts lower at $29,535 & has more to offer. May not handle as well, but is superior in most every other way. Can add AWD for $1,525. What is not to love about the Camry?
I don't know if you mentioned this on the zero to 60 stuff but you can do "launch control". If you brake torque starting off it'll go max rpm without the fake shifts.
Honda is refusing to equip sedans with AWD. It is going to cost them dearly. The 1.5t was a mess for Honda, and the New accord is not selling. Well see
both phevs and bevs are way more money than hybrids! hybrids also excel at highway travel and any of the three options still have the benefit of less engine wear at low speeds like stop-and-go traffic or drive-thru. hybrids may not be as efficient as a phev but the vast majority of people have no access to an at-home charger to make phev worth the cost premium.
Alex is hands down one of my favorite automotive professionals on youtube
So this makes the integra look really sad.
Honda is making an absolutely horrible decision making Acura EV-only and not focusing on hybrids.
Till the ADX comes along.
@@bhmbill we'll see. Acura has a record of disappointing its faithful customers
Same. I would considered integra hybrid but instead got BMW i4.
@@chrissetina1107 I miss my melting interiors
The “fake shift” thing should be a setting you can change.
They did the right thing with the Insight and called it “Civic” again!
Man this thing really does it all. Glad Honda stepped up their hybrid system. At current national prices for gas and electricity a 50MPG car is cheaper per mile than most EVs. I'm an EV guy but I'm really impressed with this.
Not if you have a solar panel, or live in Canada. I only pay 2.8 cents per kwh at night.
This battery also only costs like 2k compared to 20k @i6power30
@@i6power30 Yeah..but you live in Canada
If it had AWD then it would truly do it all but I guess that it would eat into their previous SUV sales
one of the best automobile reviews , as always. Great work!
I always love the Civic for the simplicity and refinement. I'm glad they put a hybrid system in the hatch!
Now Honda should put the same hybrid system in the HRV!
YES! The HRV desperately needs it!
I bet they will do that on the mid-refresh model as they did to the Civic here.
I bet that would be a hot seller!
@@kencai6803 I hope so. It would be solid competition to the Corolla Cross hybrid.
Really no compromise here. Excellent vehicle.
Lots of comprises, no rear ac vents, usbs, no lumber support, poor backup cam quality, no spare tire, no foglights, incandescent rear turn lights, etc
Cant even uber with this brand new car. How do you not have rear charge ports or a/c.
Many reviewers speak about how difficult it is to keep the dash clean from dust, but as an owner of the Type R I can dispel this notion. I have no problem keeping the dash clean with a detail brush and the vacuum.
Seem like a cheap keyboard vacuum would be perfect.
Other than the lack of rear seat vents and lumbar support, this is a home run for Honda. If they can build enough of them, I suspect they'll outsell the Prius.
And the lack of AWD which Prius has
I wish Honda had this same innovation and drive with acura. Acura needs a hybrid.
I think this would be perfect for the Integra
Maybe the upcoming ADX will get this hybrid powertrain.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide how’s the mid range and top end in this hybrid civic? Does it peter out too badly?
I started laughing at running the AC at only 83 degrees in non-humid CA weather, then Alex proclaimed his weakness, and my mirth was solidified.
He's in Tennessee for this.
I thought this was Clickbait, but as a longtime Prius fan and owner of several, I think I like this more.
Imagine if Honda give the option to turn off fake shift and throw in some performance tire😂
Alex, It is great to see more competition in the hybrid field. Let's see if Honda's chief competitor will raise its game by bringing its best compact Hybrids to this market. Of course, I am referring to the Corolla Touring and Touring Sports which earn many accolades in the markets where they are sold and offer some variants with AWD. 🤩🤩
Considering that they sell the Corolla Cross hybrid, I doubt that will happen. Toyota already has more hybrids than any other car brand in North America, so I really don't see why they can't just update one of them to compete better with this.
@@damilolaakanni They already have a car in production in Japan and England that would beat this impressive new Civic hatch. BTW who saw the Crown Estate/Signia wagon coming to this market yet here it is.
I would buy this immediately, if there were rear air vents. Our dog is obsessed with sticking her face in front of them on drives. Honda, why are you depriving very good dogs from their joy!?
Bizarre cost cutting, my $18k golf from 2016 had rear vents. If VW can do it so can honda.
@@nobleman-swerve
My theory is that it's not really about cost cutting but rather to force people who want the rear vents to buy expensive three-row vehicles. I grew up in Taiwan and even subcompacts such as Yaris and Fit can have rear vents there. One thing I'm thankful for is Tesla made the rear vents standard and Toyota is seemingly following the footsteps. Corolla Cross has rear vents as standard in the USA and I think it's the most affordable choice to have the feature.
Like Alex said…other markets offer the rear AC vents so just Google parts to swap it over…done and done! There are other cars that have this same issue in other markets as well as RUclips videos showing how to upgrade.😁👍
Even worse, no spare tire or rear charging ports. If you do uber how are your passengers going to charge their phones
@@slowgoat6089 You can buy a 18 inch donut from Honda( bought one for my Type R) and you can also have a shop install a cigarette lighter power port in the rear console as well. I had one installed in my Lexus CT200h so my kids phones could charge. USB C dual phone chargers are a dime a dozen…
I've been following him for years, and wow, he's lost weight! Looking good!
I've been anxiously awaiting this car and the only thing that seems to be letting me down at the moment is the lack of options. I understand they're more luxury options but I wish I could get a heated steering wheel and ventilated seats as part of a package. I live in an area that gets quite cold and I'd much rather ditched heated seats for both a heated steering wheel to be able to get in my car and start driving near immediately as well as ventilated seats to keep my back from sweating on long drives in the warmer months. All things considered though those are pretty small gripes.
From the look and space perspective, I prefer this over the new Prius. Prius is way too low for us. But I am perplexed why there is no basic lumbar support in this car.
I definitely prefer the look of the Prius. Without a doubt.
Alex thank you for the comprehensive review. I have watched a number of reviews and every review has been most positive. The sport hybrid is on the top of my list to replace my GTI.
I see no reason to buy an EV when this is available.
Your intro is what makes you unique Alex. Spot on.
Why did they have to fishify the Civic... the old Bumper looked so much better
Lack of rear seat air vents bothers me in a $32K+ vehicle.
Latch location section is a good addition. One suggestion: flip the image on the top left corner so that the image and video are facing "the same direction".
Honestly seeing this on the same roads I drive my civic hatch (non hybrid) on is so cool, especially watching an experienced driver
Terrific car, and review, but I wish people would make more of a fuss over the missing spare tire in an increasing number of cars. Not an issue until you need the spare, and it happens.
I need to get my hands on this car as soon as possible. Will likely be my first new car
What a gem of engineering. This would 100% be my choice if I were in the market for an affordable hybrid.
20:00 Endlich mal ein Tester, der das ECVT richtig erklärt. Es gibt eben kein CVT - fast immer treibt der Elektromotor den Wagen an. Bravo! Gut gemacht!
Alex- Thanks for the great and detailed review! Love the new Civic Hybrid Hatchback but do not love my local Honda dealers for adding mark-ups to these cars' already steep MSRP. Perhaps I need to work on improving my relationship with said Honda dealers.:) As for the comparison to Civic SI, you could swap lots of parts from SI to the Hybrid, but not the fantastic manual transmission or LSD that SI has. It's nice to have choices!
10:11 So this likely more comfortable Uber than Prius.
The Prius design is weird for no good reason, and the Corolla hybrid is underpowered. However, when all things are considered-resale, reliability, and normalness-the Civic is the best $30k sedan or hatchback. If you want to spend more, buy a BMW or Lexus.
This car is very close to perfect for me -- but then Honda had to go and make some truly baffling decisions around de-contenting. First, there is no heated steering wheel available on any trim. With cheap cars like the Chevy Trax or Nissan Kicks offering it, Honda has no excuse omitting it in a $32k vehicle. Second, WHY offer rear air vents in one market but not another?!? That's insanity.
Honda really understands the current market
I wish there was a setting to turn on or turn off the 'simulated shifting' -- I would opt to turn it off.
This hybrid Civic in wagon form would be perfect. I so wish wagons came back.
As a 4th gen Prius owner, they ruined the practicality with the 5th Gen. This looks like a good alternative.
But it's so COOL now. 😎
I own both the 4th and 5th gen and I'd say it's worth the trade-off. I love them both for what they are, but it doesn't feel like a step backwards when you're driving it everyday.
We have a 3rd and 5th gen...we don't care...5th gen drives and looks great while it still carries all our crap including child seats.
How so? its the best one yet lol.
@@RobertBoston-n4d it's less comfortable for tall drivers, the rear seats don't fit tall adults, I think the cargo area is a little smaller, etc.
I appreciate the comparison with the Prius as I was wondering the same when honda announced the hybrid plans for the hatchback. I still drive 2012 Prius.. looks great easy to clean and runs great... this one is on the list if my prius dies. Great vid Alex. Keep up the content!
I think the sight lines are better and so is the ease of access in the Civic vs. the Prius.
Would love a Civic Si in hatchback. I think that's a winner.
Alex, please consider doing a show on battery capacity warranties. I feel like I got burned when I bought a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid. It did not have battery capacity warranty. There was a class action lawsuit for this vehicle.
It can be difficult to find the battery capacity warranty for a vehicle. Most people don't even think that they should want such a warranty.
This is what I wanted when I bought my 2018 hatch. I liked the Insight but needed the versatility of the hatch. Since I keep my vehicles at least 10 years, I'll have to wait a bit for this one unless something catastrophic happens to mine.
My 2023 Toyota RAV4 hybrid can easily average 44 MPG after a tank of gas (65/35 highway to local ratio), which is not that far behind this smaller more aerodynamic Civic. Toyota's hybrids are still the best and most efficient.
Looks like the Savage Geese test loop. For a moment I thought you were hanging out with them before you mentioned you were in TN.
Alex, at 20:35, you mention Honda not allowing the engine to rev out and not perform simulated shifts. I've seen elsewhere that if you hold the brake and gas from a stop and release the brake, the car will do just that, thus getting a few tenths faster on the 0-60 sprint.
This was the review I was waiting for!
MAJOR ANNOYANCE: one thing I don't like about these new modern designs is that the rear viewable glass is significantly smaller than the actual size of the glass. It's surrounded by thick black borders. This reduces rear visibility.
had the 2016 civic ex with the 1.5 turbo and averaged 38 mpg as hard as i could drive it. one of the downsides with these road huggers if they are so close to the lines everything felt like constant lines of a star wars game. another was the way you are eye level with truck bumpers. and when it comes to cruising most bigger vehicles try to ride you and push you around . i did love the vehicle very dependable but the way you have. to fight for your space was a dangerous game sometimes. i hope they keep working towards bigger vehicles with this efficency.
It's just the perfect daily driver. Home run in all key areas.
Still no direct tire pressure sensors, which is weird, since it is a tech that pretty much every other manufacturer has adopted.
Those non-direct tire pressure sensors, at least in older Honda models are a total POS. I don’t know how many cents Honda saves by using them but it’s not worth it.
@@MaxPower-11 Part of the issue is, my understanding is that if all tires are low, it will not report an issue. Since the rpms will be the same. I have four seasons here, and often have to add pressure during the colder months, and it is nice to know what PSI I am at. Honda saves money in odd ways.
@@MaxPower-11 And yeah, their TMPS system gives a lot of false errors, etc.. I know that from experience.
Old system is great! Sensor batteries are just another expensive service item you can do without and no need to visit dealership to get new ones coded, or if god forbid, the car doesn't have 8 memory slots for two sets of wheels!
I love the generator idea with more battery capacity would offer more range and 4.5 seconds to 60 target.
But batteries are heavy, so that decreases efficiency and performance.
Outstanding detailed review and analysis!
Honda has a huge winner on their hands here!
Can you make a video comparing all of the different mainstream car companies, lane centering technology? I would be interested in knowing who has the best self driving
Second. Based on other reviews it seems that Hyundai is very good.
My 2013 with 285k miles is still hanging in there but I’m liking this Civic Hybrid. 0-60 in 6 seconds beats my current 10 seconds😂. I’ve owned 2 FK8 Type Rs and love the current gen’s styling as well. Regarding your point about being able to add Honda performance items to improve handling/braking…Honda recently revealed a prototype Acura Type S with 6 piston brakes and all kinds of carbon fiber parts/aftermarket wheels etc. that lowered it’s weight by 200lbs. These parts are supposed to be available for the Type R/Civic as well. My sons both have the Accord 2.0t which has that great detuned Type R engine BUT a lot smaller/horrible brakes…so having a brake upgrade option is great for those who want shorter stopping distances…basically cheaper insurance than having to go to the body shop etc. no matter what car that you drive…Accord/Civic Hybrid.😁👍
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I'm hearing repeated comparisons to the Prius in this review, when the interior of this Civic Hatch is so much bigger and more useful in rear seat and cargo space, it is really an obvious step up from the Prius to anyone cross-shopping the two cars.
I don't like the look of the front. It's not a deal breaker. I especially dislike the look of the lower grill where the non-cut-out (fake) area is too shallow and just looks cheap.
Acura needs to be all in on Hybrids!
“quicker than the Si” until it is wet out and the hybrid becomes a one wheel peel machine because it doesn’t have the Si’s LSD.
As a hybrid driver I would love if my Toyota RAV4 gave me control over the regen breaking
If you brake toque it before launching, it doesn’t simulate shifts.
Who gives a hoot whether the signal lights are incandescent or LED? As long as they are clearly visible and attractively styled, they're good for me.
Definitely will be keeping my Si that gets 39 mpg on the highway, is more sporty, 6 speed and none of this EV bs.
It's not BS. It's a way better vehicle for the masses than the belt and pulley cvt they put in the regular Civic
Really well explained Alex, one of your best videos yet and you’ve sold me on the car, great to see some new thinking in vehicle efficiency, if only they could bring this tech to the full size SUVs as well
The ONLY drawback is dealing with HONDA dealerships, MSRP cost means nothing to them !! They will make top $$$$ on this car !
Hey now, saleswomen gotta eat too ! !! ! ! !
You know you love the Prius.
I wish they make an awd civic hatchback but get back to the previous gen outlook.
You made me wonder whether this would be a worthy successor to my MK7 VW GTI.
If I am in the market for a new daily driver this would for sure be my top choice.
Give us a wagon version.
What!!!😬
Another good and thorough report from Alex. For $32K and a top trim, Honda should certainly be including lumbar adjustment for the driver's seat or at least, make it available as an extra. I know it is uncommon in this sector but like Alex, my back needs it. So, that is enough for me to say no, to what otherwise, is a practical and efficient car.
I have a 2024 Si that I have had for a year now and really love it. When I saw this coming out, I was wondering how it would compare. Thanks for talking about it. Now wondering if I will trade in my Si for this, it is very tempting. It will probably depend on dealer markups. We will see.
If it had slightly more ground clearance I'd buy one. But my work has a gravel parking lot with some deep holes to drive over
No reason to buy a non phev Prius now
No vents in the back means no one with kids will buy one.
Good looking car and glad its here, with the same look at a gas version. Great mod platform as it always has been with Civic! I wish for the fun they do a manual the hybrid like the OG Insight hybrid back in the day! Good job Honda overall! The fact we are talking tuners, this hybrid just won tuners back to the scene!
Excellent review presentation!
This is a good option for rural commuting but I would still go with Tesla in a metro area.
I much prefer the Prius' looks to the Civic's which I've always thought looked homely and nondescript (although the hatchback design is less so than the sedan), but I love everything else about the Civic. On another note, the HRV, which is so underpowered it can be unsafe in certain situations in traffic with a full load of passengers, is crying out for this hybrid powertrain which would drastically transform it. Not sure if Honda has any plans to make it available on the HRV but they need to do that if they are sane!
Honda: We need an Integra GSR with the K20C from the last gen Accord.
They need to put that engine back in the Accord as well.
These redesigned civics are really starting to make me question the point of Acura sedans now. Like aside from lumbar support, there’s nothing the integra adds over a Civic for the premium price. And then the TLX isn’t that roomy inside for its size, and this or the accord are better alternatives than the TLX.
I DON'T LIKE EVERYTHING about it, but it's a plausible replacement for my indestructible 2008 Corolla. It looks like it's good enough to be an actual upgrade, the visibility is not vastly inferior, it has more much power and handling should be significantly better.
Ultimately the Prius is the more premium vehicle, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, panoramic sunroof, power trunk, bigger infotainment screen, digital rear view mirror etc, but the Civic seems to be pretty close, ultimately if it were my money I would pick the Prius cos i appreciate the extra luxury touches but the Civic is not a bad choice either, it’s a really good choice. Glad to see more completion in this space
If Honda would just get vented seats in play.
no spare no way
They keep improving the Civic Hybrid, which I love, but after all these years, the dealbreaker remains the same for me: weak high-speed efficiency.
Right, but does it really drop to 25 MPG in high speeds? i dont think so..35MPG? or 40MPG?
I'm trying not to have FOMO after buying a 2024 Civic Touring sedan this summer. I've only put 1,500 miles on it in four months of ownership, so it would take me quite a while to recover the cost premium of the hybrid in fuel savings. And I have rear seat charge ports, even if they are USB-A. Oh well, maybe in 5-10 years or so, I'll be ready to trade it in.
The FOMO is going to get worse, over time. It's that instant torque you're missing out on too!
@@robertMSP19 Well, based on all the scary things I've heard about the 1.5T, maybe it'll grenade itself and I'll be able to replace it with a hybrid at some point. But I bought an 8-year, 100k HondaCare plan for it, so I'd rather stick with it for a while.
And what does the cargo area look like with the seatbacks down? Guess that doesn't matter as long as we know how well it fits roller bags.
Would be good to compare this against a Kia Niro hybrid, especially with the EX Touring option.
Wonder how this will fare in the used market in a couple years considering it'll be made in higher supply than the prius and corolla hybrids.
The rear door handles of the Prius are not user firendly. Give us normal handles. No thanks on the higher performance model. Low profile rims are prone to flats and rash.
I am here for 235 tires and killer MPG.
I really like this car, but I would really like the option to buy a spare tire kit and maybe a cheaper LX trim with 16" rims with 60 profile tires than these 235/40/18 tires. FYI, the Prius' are available with spare tire kit at the parts department, but I don't know if there is enough space here.
The Civic is a cheap, go-to-work, daily driver, tin can, just like the Mazda3 or Corolla. Don't raise the price and try to make it something it's not. A solid car to get to one's first serious job.
I think they want to gradually move up the segment. And US$32,000 in 2024 is equivalent to US$26,000 in 2019 and US$24,000 in 2014. Considering that US cumulative inflation was about 20% in the last 5 years, the price setting isn't really that extraordinary.
Looks and sounds great but ....Toyota Camry LE hybrid starts lower at $29,535 & has more to offer. May not handle as well, but is superior in most every other way. Can add AWD for $1,525. What is not to love about the Camry?
I don't know if you mentioned this on the zero to 60 stuff but you can do "launch control". If you brake torque starting off it'll go max rpm without the fake shifts.
This one would not do that no matter what we did. Do you have a 2025? Once upon a time Honda did that but it seems gone now
@@AAutoBuyersGuide I saw it on the Savagegeese video for the sedan version. I just assumed they'd be the same, that's pretty interesting.
Honda is refusing to equip sedans with AWD. It is going to cost them dearly. The 1.5t was a mess for Honda, and the New accord is not selling. Well see
hybrids without a plug is pointless at this price level comparable to EVs or PHEVs. I own a PHEV and only go to gas station twice a year.
Isn't that kind of pushing it for the shelf life of gasoline?
@@editz01 I add stabilizer
both phevs and bevs are way more money than hybrids! hybrids also excel at highway travel and any of the three options still have the benefit of less engine wear at low speeds like stop-and-go traffic or drive-thru. hybrids may not be as efficient as a phev but the vast majority of people have no access to an at-home charger to make phev worth the cost premium.
@@matthewshultz8762 not true. Prius prime and regular Prius same price here in Canada