Correction: it has a 1.05 kWh battery, and the rated power output is 135 kW (181hp; not 168hp). Find the best Honda Civic deals: locally.link/eZa8 Read the Honda Civic review on our website: totallyev.net/honda-civic-review-best-hybrid-car-on-the-market/ Review of the Honda Civic's audio system: Coming soon! Video timestamps: Price & efficiency: 00:00 Performance & handling: 04:17 Interior tech & design: 06:57 Comfort 09:23 Storage: 10:48 Exterior design: 13:20 Visibility & parking: 14:22 Safety: 15:28 Verdict: 16:59
I've had mine since October. Advance Model. All I can say it is probably the best car you can buy for the money. It drives superb, handles corners very well, comfortable, brilliant tech, super sound system, spacious and family friendly. btw is 184BHP not 160 as you mentioned. I get 425 miles to a full tank (40ltr tank). Mostly in EV mode when doing local runs, but stays on EV upto 60mph. Anything above that it will be combination of EV and engine or just engine. But the whole change over is unnoticable - superb engineering from Honda. I dont notice any lag when placing foot on the throttle. It just goes! In sports mode the car dumps the battery power to the motor much faster for that super fast pickup. If anyone is on the fence for this Civic- dont be. You wont get any car that is even close for its price/spec/reliability.
Thanks for sharing. The kW figure is correct, sourced from Honda's site. 186 is the max Nm of torque available from the engine on its own, while the electric motor combines to provide 315nm as stated in the video. However, you're correct, with the hp figure incorrectly converted, which should be 181hp (135 kW)
@@clewis5220 pickup is instant. No matter which drive mode you are in. This review is the first i've seen to say throttle response has some sort of lag. Some other areas of the video I dont agree with either. I've driven over a 1000 miles in mine for last 2 months so have a good understanding of how the car behaves.
Had a test drive, ordered it straight away. It's not just good on fuel, it is a nice drive and has lots of tech. Have to wait many months for delivery, can't wait.
How is the driving dynamics on the highway at 75mph? How does it drive going on a long incline at 70 mph? Is it struggling to keep up speed or is it effortless?
Currently own a FK8. Just ordered the Advance trim, very impressed with the comfort, handling and performance not to mention the mpg. Interior is far superior to my FK8 updated materials and panoramic sunroof plus all the other luxuries. Nice review.
I've had mine (Sports trim) in Gibraltar for 13 months and covered 44500km. Excellent fuel economy and the best I've got out of a tank is 896.1km on 38.32L, with 2 longer trips at an average of 90km/h due to speed limits. The trip was mostly flat with the odd steep incline and decline. Still catches me out when I boot it in sports mode and leaves me with a smile on my face. Average fuel economy is 4.4L/100km or around 60mpg, with my best being 66mpg. I can drive home (some steep downhills) which is around 4km in EV mode alone.
Superb car - I've got one!! I've had Civics for the last 15 years - all non-'R' versions. This is the first one I actually can 'enjoy driving' if I want to.
Saw this review and so arranged a test drive, ordered one in Sport trim at the end of the test drive, I was that impressed! The Advance trim is great, BUT I 'm not fussed about leather seats, don't really need a sunroof of any description ,so that meant c £3k more for a BOSE stereo system in effect - hence Sport trim won.
Agree! I was in the fence - re: Sport and Advance trim, and was leaning towards the Sport trim. I think I will stick with Sport trim. How many weeks/months for delivery?
I just bought one and that's the thing that really surprised me I did not expect it to feel as fast as it does, I reckon Honda are fibbing about the performance it feels faster than 8 seconds to 100kph.
Regenerative braking level is saved in sports mode and indicated on the dashboard. It's being reset in normal end eco modes as it's pretty strong contrary to what the tester says and could destabilize the car for an unprepared driver while manouvering on icy road
From Honda UK: So in Normal or Econ modes, the brake regen will reset to normal when you press on the accelerator. This is to enable more efficient coasting which maximises mpg. In Sport mode, the regen mode doesn’t reset so if you set it to maximum, it will stay there. This is to maximise the energy recovery as to ensure the batteries have as much charge as possible, for a sportier drive.
Thank you, glad you liked it! Indeed, it's not expensive over PHEV alternatives, but rather when compared to pure petrol or diesel vehicles, buyers might be put off by the higher price tag. If it (and rivals) were cheaper, it would be a no-brainer for a lot of individuals.
Well done! Thanks to you I have determined that the Advance model is for me and my family! No other channel mentions the fact that the passenger seats have lumbar support only in the Advance model!
I still remember when Civic EX was only about $18k + tax. A basic decent reliable transportation for college students. With $33k price, it is no longer a student car
It's becoming illegal to produce cheap cars because of safety and emissions regulations. Cars are getting better in most measurable ways, but that comes at the expense of being expensive.
@@rightwingsafetysquad9872 I agree, Civic today is as safe as anything Daimler, BMW, or Audi can sell. Toyota and Honda gives incredible deal by making all safety features as standard no matter which trims as cheap as Yaris. Something that we have to pay few thousands in other brands to get those safety sense 2/3 with radar cruise control, pedestrian detection, keep lane assist, etc.
I ordered Advanced trim and should arrive in May… I like mostly everything in this car but I wish it had a 2KW battery, 360 degree cameras, less road noise… I tested this car in any way possible and if you sit in the back you will get a small headache if you don t turn on that beautiful sound system. I spend a lot of time thinking if I should order the Civic or a Model3. I hope I have made a good choice even if there are very different cars. I ordered mine in that beautiful gray. Love the channel! Cheers!!!
@@TotallyEV I am ready to switch to an electric vehicle but the Romania’s infrastructure isn’t. Few choices of superchargers and even normal charging stations are often closed without notice. Imagine that… haha. Overall my 95% of trips per year are inside the city so it was a tough decision. I hope I have made a wise choice with the Civic.
Given your situation, you definitely have - as for the time being you don't have to worry about plugging it anywhere in order to maximise on that bettered fuel efficiency! Let us know how you get on when you take delivery in May.
@@TotallyEV I am in Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰. I’d say we have fairly good charging network but the fact we don’t have our personal charging point(residing in apartment), considering something hassle free
I have now finally got my red Civic Advance - and I love it! Only a few niggles, and I DO mean a few! But it is a pleasure to drive, responsive, tells you everything you need to know, and the displays eentually turn out to be intuitive! Great car, Honda! Well done!
@@TotallyEV Minor ones, honestly! Was led to believe it had a walkaway auto-locking system? It doesn't! And even Honda UK said it does! Also, RUclips videos talk about the "Home" button on the steering wheel, but that doesn't appear on the Advance model! Biggest gripe I guess is that the Auto-brake-hold isn't remembered or doesn't come on as standard.
Thanks for sharing! In relation to the auto lock, might there be the option through the infotainment system or instrument cluster? Might be worth checking the manual just in case it's hidden in a sub-menu.
@@TotallyEV Well, both me and the dealer's salesmen have looked at the manuals and no mention there. Exploring the various scrolled options don't reveal anything either. Just strange that Honda UK says its standard feature but nobody seems to be able to activaye it? :-) The investigation continues.
It seems like a brilliant hybrid system. It also seems extremely complex, and I can only imagine the cost of troubleshooting an obscure or intermittent problem, once out-of-warranty.
In Romania they give 10 years warranty for the hybryd motor with no millage limit. And 5 years or 150.000 km for the hole vehicule. I belive is the same in UK. I say that should be more than enaugh for most people.
That and the battery change when the times comes combined with all the dirt that comes with producing and discarding batteries en masse. It's just hard for me to get on this ev/hybrid bandwagon. It's irksome that for so many stuff we are dependent on batteries.
I wanted one of these. Then I saw the new Toyota Prius. Then I found out the Prius will only come to Europe as a plug-in hybrid, and I don't have the option of having a charge point at home. So I'm back to wanting the Civic.
Hi, I have been following your car audio system reviews. I really think you deserve more subs. One question. What do you think about the Bose sound system in the civic? Rating?
@@TotallyEV a review of the civic somewhere on RUclips, from a few months ago, probably just after the hybrid introduction. Can't recall the specific one since I watched a lot of them because it is high on my wish list.
Does this car drive better than the 2018-present Toyota Camry Hybrid? I would like to get the Tesla 3 or Y as my first choice but since I don't have a home charger it wont be practical as I would need to charge almost every night I believe otherwise it could damage the batteries long term. Your thoughts on the Camry-Civic comparison would be most helpful. Thank you.
The point of the regen brakes auto resting is you don't kill your gas mileage, you really are supposed to treat it like downshifting when you're slowing down and stopping. It's the same system from the last gen Insight and can add an additional 10mpg if done properly.
A very interesting review. I have ordered the Sport version in blue, which I will get in January. I think that this new Civic has got a lot going for it.
Android can be used wirelessly, it might be flakey with your handset but it's there can be activated from the "self-diagnose" menu by pressing a three button combo. RUclips search it and you should find the video.
Thanks for sharing, though, it's not natively supported - and there might be good reason it's hidden away from view. However, given it's within Honda's system, one can only hope it'll come out in a future firmware update!
@@TotallyEV In the manual which is available on the Honda website. Unless i miss read it this is the quote. " If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and the stage along with M will appear in the gauge. The deceleration stage will not cancel automatically while SPORT mode is ON. When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, turn the SPORT mode OFF, or pull the (+ selector (right side) for a few seconds. When cancelled, deceleration stage in the gauge disappears".
Interesting, can't recall it working that way, nor why it would operate that way in Sport mode vs the other modes - guess we'll need to see if an owner of the vehicle experiences it or not, as our press vehicle has now gone back to Honda!
@TotallyEV in sports mode it saves the regen setting. I own one. I also find the regen quite strong....it has 5 settings and comfortably allows for one pedal driving at urban speeds. As for "kickdown"......it has no gearbox so that's a misleading term. The throttle map does change between modes.....in sport the response is absolutely instant, like a typical ev. If you don't need that torque you can select eco or normal mode for a more sedate drive. Also there is Android auto wireless....the settings are available with a quick search on RUclips.
@@andrewfinkelsteintennis1915 it's certainly nowhere near one-pedal driving, but thanks for sharing about Sports mode - will ask Honda UK to see why it behaves that way in said mode only. As for the kick-down - it's a good term to explain the shift in power, and one that people will understand. Indeed there's no gearbox. And as for Android Auto, it certainly wasn't available, of course, if you go via third-party solutions, that's not keeping in with what the vehicle itself supports.
Great video - clear and well filmed. Thanks. What would you say could be a PHEV alternative to this vehicle? I don't think there is much around in this class. PHEV's tend to be bigger and add a £5000 premium at least..
Thank you, glad you liked the video! Alternatives are in the description, its main PHEV alternative coming from the Volkswagen Group, with the Octavia and Passat.
So...if you are at town speeds in full ev mode, and you press the accelerator quickly to pass, do you get the full 315nm of torque? Does the petrol engine kick in or not, in that instance? Or do you only get use of the full 315nm at highway speeds?
It'll kick in if it senses more power is required than can be provided in full EV mode, but note you don't have control as to when you're in EV mode or not.
You mentioned that the regenerative braking doesn’t hold its setting. It does if your in Sport mode, but not Normal or Eco. Had mine since October and really like it.
German auto club ADAC measured the cabin noise at 70 dB at 130 km/h... usually cars in that class are around 68 dB (VWGolf, Seat Leon, Ford Focus ...)...poor result for the Honda. Like cars 20 years ago.
It's incredible how much this car has risen in price since this video was shot (£33,000) this model now with metallic paint is £41,000 crazy my advice is to get a "used" one I bought one with 360 miles on the clock for £5000 under list price.
@@TotallyEV They must be having trouble selling them (Civic) at that price as well, there are a lot of ex-demo and low-mileage ones for sale at the moment for a big drop on the list price.
Hello, would you choose a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y over this Civic Hybrid purely on driving enjoyment? And out of the Model 3 and Model Y which one do you prefer more? Thanks.
In terms of driving dynamics only, the Honda would be the better pick. Between the Model 3 vs Y, the Model 3 is more engaging to drive. Hope that helps?
@@TotallyEV Thank you, that was very helpful and also pleasantly surprised to know that the Civic Hybrid is the pick of the bunch considering just how quick the Teslas are.
@@TotallyEV someone else in the comments asked a similar question to mine and your response then was "the Tesla would be our recommendation. Will be cheaper to run and offer an exhilarating driving experience when you put your foot down!" 🤔
Whats the difference between Honda and toyota hybrid systems. Which one is superior? In USA they have a new prius with even more power than this civic.
@@alanplayfordexactly. People need to get real on all of this and what can be done in sensible timeframes. Keep as many cars as possible as hybrids is the way forward in the real world.
I would recommend the Corolla, in my opinion the styling is far better, drives just as well if not better and is much more simplistic meaning reliable.
I'd say the Corolla hatch drives almost as well as the base Civic. The Corolla sedan doesn't drive near as well. Never driven a GR Corolla, but I'd suspect it's on par with a Civic SI, but faster. The Civic is available with a regular non-hybrid 2.0L N/A engine as well, so the Corolla isn't simpler. The Corolla is probably slightly more reliable, but we're talking about the difference between best and second best, probably shouldn't be the deciding factor for most people.
Hmmm, Honda have always been the name for reliability? Once I had an Accord, then a Civic - and have stuck with them ever since. bsolutely no Honda Civic problems at all, just the usual battery fails etc.
Trying to decide between Civic hybrid Advance vs Tesla model 3. Test driven both and both have their own advantages. Im based in Ireland. Any help is appreciated.
Guess it would all come down to if you can make the Tesla work for your lifestyle (ie charging infrastructure and/or home charging, plus distance you usually cover).
@@TotallyEV id usually do short trips. Have access to charging infrastructure. What to do in this case. Im sooooo split between the two. Can u help which one has a longer life and resale value?
Not sure about longevity of either, but given what you've mentioned - the Tesla would be our recommendation. Will be cheaper to run and offer an exhilarating driving experience when you put your foot down!
Can't get one, ordered 7th of Feb cancelled by dealer 28th of Feb looking at March 2024 before I can order one NAHHH. Toyota C-HR GR sport it is then, any chance of a JBL 576 watt 9 speaker review, please
@@TotallyEV No, I get about 420 miles of range in mixed driving over multiple trips in my local metro area. If I go all highway and on a single trip I can stretch it out to about 440 miles.
Top of my ' Next Car ' List, but most certainly a used 2022 one given the price of a new one now takes it into the UK's Luxury car tax brand. That will mean a yearly tax invoice of over £500 per year.......... for 5 years !! That is just a total rip off, not a chance. Good review though, not wanting a full EV so this fits the bill.
Only problem is the warranty 3 years instead of 5 with Toyota and 8 years on the battery or up to 90k miles, Toyota 15 years! And the service charges are higher than Toyota.
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Correction: it has a 1.05 kWh battery, and the rated power output is 135 kW (181hp; not 168hp).
Find the best Honda Civic deals: locally.link/eZa8
Read the Honda Civic review on our website: totallyev.net/honda-civic-review-best-hybrid-car-on-the-market/
Review of the Honda Civic's audio system: Coming soon!
Video timestamps:
Price & efficiency: 00:00
Performance & handling: 04:17
Interior tech & design: 06:57
Comfort 09:23
Storage: 10:48
Exterior design: 13:20
Visibility & parking: 14:22
Safety: 15:28
Verdict: 16:59
I've had mine since October. Advance Model. All I can say it is probably the best car you can buy for the money. It drives superb, handles corners very well, comfortable, brilliant tech, super sound system, spacious and family friendly. btw is 184BHP not 160 as you mentioned. I get 425 miles to a full tank (40ltr tank). Mostly in EV mode when doing local runs, but stays on EV upto 60mph. Anything above that it will be combination of EV and engine or just engine. But the whole change over is unnoticable - superb engineering from Honda. I dont notice any lag when placing foot on the throttle. It just goes! In sports mode the car dumps the battery power to the motor much faster for that super fast pickup. If anyone is on the fence for this Civic- dont be. You wont get any car that is even close for its price/spec/reliability.
Thanks for sharing. The kW figure is correct, sourced from Honda's site. 186 is the max Nm of torque available from the engine on its own, while the electric motor combines to provide 315nm as stated in the video. However, you're correct, with the hp figure incorrectly converted, which should be 181hp (135 kW)
Thanks for confirming pick up is quick as that was my concern from video - don’t want to find the same lag as I get with my turbo diesel lol
@@clewis5220 pickup is instant. No matter which drive mode you are in. This review is the first i've seen to say throttle response has some sort of lag. Some other areas of the video I dont agree with either. I've driven over a 1000 miles in mine for last 2 months so have a good understanding of how the car behaves.
Had a test drive, ordered it straight away. It's not just good on fuel, it is a nice drive and has lots of tech. Have to wait many months for delivery, can't wait.
How is the driving dynamics on the highway at 75mph? How does it drive going on a long incline at 70 mph? Is it struggling to keep up speed or is it effortless?
Currently own a FK8. Just ordered the Advance trim, very impressed with the comfort, handling and performance not to mention the mpg. Interior is far superior to my FK8 updated materials and panoramic sunroof plus all the other luxuries. Nice review.
Thanks for sharing and glad you liked the review!
Cool post a video please I love those
I've had mine (Sports trim) in Gibraltar for 13 months and covered 44500km. Excellent fuel economy and the best I've got out of a tank is 896.1km on 38.32L, with 2 longer trips at an average of 90km/h due to speed limits. The trip was mostly flat with the odd steep incline and decline. Still catches me out when I boot it in sports mode and leaves me with a smile on my face. Average fuel economy is 4.4L/100km or around 60mpg, with my best being 66mpg. I can drive home (some steep downhills) which is around 4km in EV mode alone.
Thanks for sharing!
Superb car - I've got one!!
I've had Civics for the last 15 years - all non-'R' versions. This is the first one I actually can 'enjoy driving' if I want to.
Brilliant, glad you're enjoying it!
Saw this review and so arranged a test drive, ordered one in Sport trim at the end of the test drive, I was that impressed! The Advance trim is great, BUT I 'm not fussed about leather seats, don't really need a sunroof of any description ,so that meant c £3k more for a BOSE stereo system in effect - hence Sport trim won.
Agree! I was in the fence - re: Sport and Advance trim, and was leaning towards the Sport trim. I think I will stick with Sport trim. How many weeks/months for delivery?
@@blahblahblah8003 Ordered on 4 Jan for delivery 1 Jul, so 6 months. My current lease expires on 26 June so it's perfect for me.
Glad the review was helpful, and thanks for sharing your experiences - makes sense!
Took one for a test drive , in Rockdale Sydney , Quality,Quality,Quality , + heaps of Power
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just bought one and that's the thing that really surprised me I did not expect it to feel as fast as it does, I reckon Honda are fibbing about the performance it feels faster than 8 seconds to 100kph.
Regenerative braking level is saved in sports mode and indicated on the dashboard. It's being reset in normal end eco modes as it's pretty strong contrary to what the tester says and could destabilize the car for an unprepared driver while manouvering on icy road
That's very specific conditions, and isn't the reason why it's not present in said modes. It's also not harsh in the slightest vs other EVs
@@TotallyEV So what's the reason?
From Honda UK: So in Normal or Econ modes, the brake regen will reset to normal when you press on the accelerator. This is to enable more efficient coasting which maximises mpg.
In Sport mode, the regen mode doesn’t reset so if you set it to maximum, it will stay there. This is to maximise the energy recovery as to ensure the batteries have as much charge as possible, for a sportier drive.
Excellent Review! it's not that expensive when compared to rivals. 10 years ago this would have been an accord in terms of size.
Thank you, glad you liked it! Indeed, it's not expensive over PHEV alternatives, but rather when compared to pure petrol or diesel vehicles, buyers might be put off by the higher price tag. If it (and rivals) were cheaper, it would be a no-brainer for a lot of individuals.
Well done Honda. Love the conventional dials and buttons. Shame there's not a PHEV version - I'd buy that in a heartbeat.
Thanks for sharing!
Well done! Thanks to you I have determined that the Advance model is for me and my family! No other channel mentions the fact that the passenger seats have lumbar support only in the Advance model!
Pleasure, glad you found the review useful!
I still remember when Civic EX was only about $18k + tax. A basic decent reliable transportation for college students. With $33k price, it is no longer a student car
Indeed, quite a lot has changed!
It's becoming illegal to produce cheap cars because of safety and emissions regulations. Cars are getting better in most measurable ways, but that comes at the expense of being expensive.
@@rightwingsafetysquad9872 I agree, Civic today is as safe as anything Daimler, BMW, or Audi can sell. Toyota and Honda gives incredible deal by making all safety features as standard no matter which trims as cheap as Yaris. Something that we have to pay few thousands in other brands to get those safety sense 2/3 with radar cruise control, pedestrian detection, keep lane assist, etc.
You sell fuel in liters in the uk and use mpg? Can’t get organised on the one system for some reason. I’ll help out, 4.7 l /100km in town.
No one uses that metric (pun intended) for fuel efficiency though, haha.
@@TotallyEV good man, just 95% of the planet
People use gallons. Humans use liters.
measurements in UK are a joke 😂 at least we dont measure cooking ingredients in cups though
I ordered Advanced trim and should arrive in May… I like mostly everything in this car but I wish it had a 2KW battery, 360 degree cameras, less road noise… I tested this car in any way possible and if you sit in the back you will get a small headache if you don t turn on that beautiful sound system. I spend a lot of time thinking if I should order the Civic or a Model3. I hope I have made a good choice even if there are very different cars. I ordered mine in that beautiful gray. Love the channel! Cheers!!!
I am in same dilemma
M3 vs this Civic
Thank you, glad you like the channel (and the car!). As for the Model 3 - it's an excellent choice if you're ready to make the full switch to an EV.
@@TotallyEV I am ready to switch to an electric vehicle but the Romania’s infrastructure isn’t. Few choices of superchargers and even normal charging stations are often closed without notice. Imagine that… haha. Overall my 95% of trips per year are inside the city so it was a tough decision. I hope I have made a wise choice with the Civic.
Given your situation, you definitely have - as for the time being you don't have to worry about plugging it anywhere in order to maximise on that bettered fuel efficiency! Let us know how you get on when you take delivery in May.
@@TotallyEV
I am in Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰. I’d say we have fairly good charging network but the fact we don’t have our personal charging point(residing in apartment), considering something hassle free
Honda have us excited about the brand again.
I have now finally got my red Civic Advance - and I love it! Only a few niggles, and I DO mean a few! But it is a pleasure to drive, responsive, tells you everything you need to know, and the displays eentually turn out to be intuitive! Great car, Honda! Well done!
That's great to hear that for sharing! What are the issues you've faced with it?
@@TotallyEV Minor ones, honestly! Was led to believe it had a walkaway auto-locking system? It doesn't! And even Honda UK said it does! Also, RUclips videos talk about the "Home" button on the steering wheel, but that doesn't appear on the Advance model! Biggest gripe I guess is that the Auto-brake-hold isn't remembered or doesn't come on as standard.
Thanks for sharing! In relation to the auto lock, might there be the option through the infotainment system or instrument cluster? Might be worth checking the manual just in case it's hidden in a sub-menu.
@@TotallyEV Well, both me and the dealer's salesmen have looked at the manuals and no mention there. Exploring the various scrolled options don't reveal anything either.
Just strange that Honda UK says its standard feature but nobody seems to be able to activaye it? :-) The investigation continues.
Interesting! Let us know how you get on.
It seems like a brilliant hybrid system. It also seems extremely complex, and I can only imagine the cost of troubleshooting an obscure or intermittent problem, once out-of-warranty.
Yup, that's a good point!
In Romania they give 10 years warranty for the hybryd motor with no millage limit. And 5 years or 150.000 km for the hole vehicule. I belive is the same in UK. I say that should be more than enaugh for most people.
That's incredible!
That and the battery change when the times comes combined with all the dirt that comes with producing and discarding batteries en masse. It's just hard for me to get on this ev/hybrid bandwagon. It's irksome that for so many stuff we are dependent on batteries.
Fair enough!
I wanted one of these. Then I saw the new Toyota Prius. Then I found out the Prius will only come to Europe as a plug-in hybrid, and I don't have the option of having a charge point at home. So I'm back to wanting the Civic.
What about a Camry hybrid?
Think that's a good shout then!
euhm, if you do a button combination on the center display you can enter a hidden menu where you can enable Wireless Android Auto.
The key part to your reply is hidden. It's not natively supported, and there must be a reason why Honda hasn't got it available yet for all customers.
Hi, I have been following your car audio system reviews. I really think you deserve more subs. One question. What do you think about the Bose sound system in the civic? Rating?
Thank you for the kind words! Stay tuned for the full review of the Bose system, coming soon!
@@TotallyEV can't wait!!!!
Good more!
Well, I absolutely love the Bose system!
We did too!
If I recall it correctly the flappy paddles don't regen to the max to prevent the brake lights from going on.
Interesting, where have you heard that?
@@TotallyEV a review of the civic somewhere on RUclips, from a few months ago, probably just after the hybrid introduction. Can't recall the specific one since I watched a lot of them because it is high on my wish list.
@@jeroen_w905 fair enough!
Does this car drive better than the 2018-present Toyota Camry Hybrid? I would like to get the Tesla 3 or Y as my first choice but since I don't have a home charger it wont be practical as I would need to charge almost every night I believe otherwise it could damage the batteries long term. Your thoughts on the Camry-Civic comparison would be most helpful. Thank you.
The Civic is a lot more engaging and fun to drive but will be less comfortable in terms of its suspension. Can't really comment about efficiency.
@@TotallyEV Great! thank you.
@KM-vc7iy no worries!
Why isn’t this hybrid here in the USA? Good car
Not sure!
The point of the regen brakes auto resting is you don't kill your gas mileage, you really are supposed to treat it like downshifting when you're slowing down and stopping. It's the same system from the last gen Insight and can add an additional 10mpg if done properly.
Of course, but then equally fully electric vehicles use it to recoup energy back into the battery pack - the more the merrier.
Wish we got the saloon version of this in the UK
I like the look of this
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We don’t have these in the US but I do have the Accord Hybrid and it’s very good. Great video
Thank you, glad you liked it!
A very good and comprehensive review
Thanks John!
A very interesting review. I have ordered the Sport version in blue, which I will get in January. I think that this new Civic has got a lot going for it.
Glad you liked the review - what made you pick the Sport over the other trims?
@@TotallyEV The Sport trim has all the specifications I need, so I went for it instead of the Advance.
Fair enough!
No idea why Honda doesn't have a Civic Hybrid option for Canada.
Android can be used wirelessly, it might be flakey with your handset but it's there can be activated from the "self-diagnose" menu by pressing a three button combo. RUclips search it and you should find the video.
Thanks for sharing, though, it's not natively supported - and there might be good reason it's hidden away from view. However, given it's within Honda's system, one can only hope it'll come out in a future firmware update!
Yes, I've got Android Auto enabled wirelessly on mine. It's been flawless, not sure why it's not enabled by default?
Honda probably expects it not to work very well on cheaper or older phones that don't support Bluetooth 5.2 and don't want to get bad press for it.
@@rightwingsafetysquad9872 Good point. My phone is Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless AA relies on WiFi, not Bluetooth. Any newer version of Bluetooth is also almost always backwards compatible.
From what i understand it saves the regen setting in sports mode.
We didn't notice it being stored, where did you gather this info from?
@@TotallyEV In the manual which is available on the Honda website. Unless i miss read it this is the quote. " If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and the
stage along with M will appear in the gauge. The deceleration stage will not cancel
automatically while SPORT mode is ON.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, turn the SPORT mode
OFF, or pull the (+ selector (right side) for a few seconds. When cancelled,
deceleration stage in the gauge disappears".
Interesting, can't recall it working that way, nor why it would operate that way in Sport mode vs the other modes - guess we'll need to see if an owner of the vehicle experiences it or not, as our press vehicle has now gone back to Honda!
@TotallyEV in sports mode it saves the regen setting. I own one. I also find the regen quite strong....it has 5 settings and comfortably allows for one pedal driving at urban speeds. As for "kickdown"......it has no gearbox so that's a misleading term. The throttle map does change between modes.....in sport the response is absolutely instant, like a typical ev. If you don't need that torque you can select eco or normal mode for a more sedate drive. Also there is Android auto wireless....the settings are available with a quick search on RUclips.
@@andrewfinkelsteintennis1915 it's certainly nowhere near one-pedal driving, but thanks for sharing about Sports mode - will ask Honda UK to see why it behaves that way in said mode only.
As for the kick-down - it's a good term to explain the shift in power, and one that people will understand. Indeed there's no gearbox.
And as for Android Auto, it certainly wasn't available, of course, if you go via third-party solutions, that's not keeping in with what the vehicle itself supports.
Great video - clear and well filmed. Thanks.
What would you say could be a PHEV alternative to this vehicle? I don't think there is much around in this class. PHEV's tend to be bigger and add a £5000 premium at least..
Thank you, glad you liked the video! Alternatives are in the description, its main PHEV alternative coming from the Volkswagen Group, with the Octavia and Passat.
Prius Prime is an option, though you're probably not getting around that plug-in price premium.
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Do they have the same comfort, handling, performance and overall driving dynamics with the civic sedan?
So...if you are at town speeds in full ev mode, and you press the accelerator quickly to pass, do you get the full 315nm of torque? Does the petrol engine kick in or not, in that instance? Or do you only get use of the full 315nm at highway speeds?
It'll kick in if it senses more power is required than can be provided in full EV mode, but note you don't have control as to when you're in EV mode or not.
You mentioned that the regenerative braking doesn’t hold its setting. It does if your in Sport mode, but not Normal or Eco. Had mine since October and really like it.
Indeed, we've now received info from Honda on this. Interesting behaviour!
How’s the ride comfort over bad roads?
Great review 👍👍
Glad you liked it!
German auto club ADAC measured the cabin noise at 70 dB at 130 km/h... usually cars in that class are around 68 dB (VWGolf, Seat Leon, Ford Focus ...)...poor result for the Honda. Like cars 20 years ago.
We've conducted our own tests: totallyev.net/honda-civic-audio-review-upgrade-to-the-bose-system/
EXCELLENT REVIEW LOTS OF USEFUL INFORMATION & VERY WELL PRESENTED
Thank you, glad you liked it!
Where’s the golf course it’s missing from 😒
It's incredible how much this car has risen in price since this video was shot (£33,000) this model now with metallic paint is £41,000 crazy my advice is to get a "used" one I bought one with 360 miles on the clock for £5000 under list price.
Wow! The Honda e also had a ridiculous price rise, from around £27k up to £37k!
@@TotallyEV They must be having trouble selling them (Civic) at that price as well, there are a lot of ex-demo and low-mileage ones for sale at the moment for a big drop on the list price.
Potentially, but it's a popular vehicle!
What a car❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I wish we had the Civic hybrid in North America (Canada, specifically).
I wish we had the petrol only models in Europe. Maybe we can trade.
@@s4nder86 Deal. Let's do this.
Braking level of regenerative braking will not reset in sport and individual mode
So we've understood from Civic owners, but we've reached out to Honda for clarification
@@TotallyEV It is in manual... :D
Similar to the BYD system. Much better than Toyota's hybrid system.
Is this better hev then the Toyota ones?😊
How did you get a 2022 hybrid? They don't come out until the end of 2023 here in the U.S.,
We're in the UK. It would seem they're not in the US at this moment in time!
Android auto can be configured to connect wirelessly as well .
Unofficially, thus it's not supported for the masses.
@@TotallyEV just go in the settings and activate it.
Where is this car available? I don't think I've ever seen one here in the United States yet.
We understand it's not in the USA yet
Hello, would you choose a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y over this Civic Hybrid purely on driving enjoyment? And out of the Model 3 and Model Y which one do you prefer more? Thanks.
In terms of driving dynamics only, the Honda would be the better pick.
Between the Model 3 vs Y, the Model 3 is more engaging to drive.
Hope that helps?
@@TotallyEV Thank you, that was very helpful and also pleasantly surprised to know that the Civic Hybrid is the pick of the bunch considering just how quick the Teslas are.
@@TotallyEV someone else in the comments asked a similar question to mine and your response then was "the Tesla would be our recommendation. Will be cheaper to run and offer an exhilarating driving experience when you put your foot down!" 🤔
When it comes to handling, absolutely. The Teslas of course will be better in straight in speed!
Whats the difference between Honda and toyota hybrid systems. Which one is superior? In USA they have a new prius with even more power than this civic.
We've not tried Toyota's recent models so we can't comment.
I really hope one day in the future Honda makes an all-electric Civic!
Would be interesting to see!
God forbid! This is the best compromise for SO many people!
@@alanplayfordexactly. People need to get real on all of this and what can be done in sensible timeframes. Keep as many cars as possible as hybrids is the way forward in the real world.
I would recommend the Corolla, in my opinion the styling is far better, drives just as well if not better and is much more simplistic meaning reliable.
Can't think of the Corolla having better driving dynamics than this!
I'd say the Corolla hatch drives almost as well as the base Civic. The Corolla sedan doesn't drive near as well. Never driven a GR Corolla, but I'd suspect it's on par with a Civic SI, but faster.
The Civic is available with a regular non-hybrid 2.0L N/A engine as well, so the Corolla isn't simpler. The Corolla is probably slightly more reliable, but we're talking about the difference between best and second best, probably shouldn't be the deciding factor for most people.
Hmmm, Honda have always been the name for reliability? Once I had an Accord, then a Civic - and have stuck with them ever since. bsolutely no Honda Civic problems at all, just the usual battery fails etc.
What do you mean by 'usual' battery fails ?
Trying to decide between Civic hybrid Advance vs Tesla model 3. Test driven both and both have their own advantages. Im based in Ireland. Any help is appreciated.
Guess it would all come down to if you can make the Tesla work for your lifestyle (ie charging infrastructure and/or home charging, plus distance you usually cover).
@@TotallyEV id usually do short trips. Have access to charging infrastructure. What to do in this case. Im sooooo split between the two. Can u help which one has a longer life and resale value?
Not sure about longevity of either, but given what you've mentioned - the Tesla would be our recommendation. Will be cheaper to run and offer an exhilarating driving experience when you put your foot down!
It's a very cool car with great design.
Thanks for sharing!
Can't get one, ordered 7th of Feb cancelled by dealer 28th of Feb looking at March 2024 before I can order one NAHHH. Toyota C-HR GR sport it is then, any chance of a JBL 576 watt 9 speaker review, please
Wow that's a long lead time, sorry to hear that!
As for an audio review of the Toyota, it's highly unlikely that'll happen - sorry!
@@TotallyEV Thx for the reply, that's not a lead time that's a try again in 2024
Top car by all reports but at $55,000 here in Australia Honda are pricing themselves out of the market.
That's a shame!
But still far cheaper than a restrictive all EV?!
I get about 420 miles per tank on my 2016 10th Gen Civic Touring, so I don’t see the advantage to going to a Hybrid version… Am I missing something??
Are you referring to the total range you can do in one single journey?
@@TotallyEV No, I get about 420 miles of range in mixed driving over multiple trips in my local metro area. If I go all highway and on a single trip I can stretch it out to about 440 miles.
But that's also down to the fuel tank capacity, which is likely reduced in the hybrid vs a pure ICE model
@@TotallyEV Mine holds 12.39 US Gallons…. What about yours?
@@billjohnsonseattle for this hybrid that will be 10.5 US gallon
Which one to choose in advance: Blue or Red or Black?
That's very subjective!
Black is generic and boring. Red attracts the police. I'd go with blue.
From which entetprise is the trunk mat?
No idea, sorry!
Does it come with a spare tire?
Nope!
When will the US get this?
I was told by the end of this month or early next month July/August 2024
Top of my ' Next Car ' List, but most certainly a used 2022 one given the price of a new one now takes it into the UK's Luxury car tax brand. That will mean a yearly tax invoice of over £500 per year.......... for 5 years !! That is just a total rip off, not a chance. Good review though, not wanting a full EV so this fits the bill.
Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed the review!
Does it really make yeet sound?
Yeet!
What about the R model?
It's not a hybrid, different class of vehicle!
Why does Honda give all the cool trim models to other countries including a panoramic sun roof!
Ha, which country are you in?
My dream car....but all i can affor is my 2004 honda Jazz 😢
One day! :)
For me only PHEV worth it for upgrade.
Fair enough!
nice car that seems to have it all
of cos it has, its a honda afterall!!
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Yup, there's a lot going for it!
£40,000 for Advance model now
Damn!
All hail the king (Prius)
Lol
RIP Insight
Only problem is the warranty 3 years instead of 5 with Toyota and 8 years on the battery or up to 90k miles, Toyota 15 years! And the service charges are higher than Toyota.
Interesting!
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Fuel economy is crap for such a small car, wouldn’t even entertain one after they pulled out of the UK
Hard to think of the Civic as a small car!
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