I bought the Civic Hybrid Sport (not Touring) 3 days ago. LOVING IT!!!! Haven't tried Econ mode yet, but I'm up to 42mpg so far in Normal and the Sport mode is FUN!!! It will do 0 - 60 in about 6 secs as claimed! Gas mileage steadily improving as I learn to use it's features. In the past, I would avg about 50mph on the main roads around the city. I've found that reducing that to 45mph around the city keeps the electric side working, greatly increasing my fuel efficiency! Using the Brake Regeneration Paddles to slow down helps a lot too! edit: Oh yeah... I forgot. I was dreading going from liability insurance only on my old car to full coverage on my new one. I was shocked to find out that my bill only increased about $150 for 6 months of coverage because of all the safety/collision avoidance features! 😎👍
I've been watching the reviews on these for the past few months. They have actually been available in the UK and Australia for over a year now. When they finally arrived in the US I bought one last week. I picked the lagoon blue but it was a tough choice between that and urban gray. It is pretty much exactly as you've described it here and I'm very happy with it.
The Civic just way looks better than big brother Accord in any angles. With a smaller and lighter body but almost the same hybrid engine, it will move faster/snappier as well. Camry looks good as well but the driving feel and weight has always been Honda’s strength.
He misstated that there is 2 clutches. There is only one. Also, this is not a complex system in terms of mechanics, but it is in terms of electronic controls. In practice, the system is seamless and as smooth as butter. (I own one)
1:46 "The same engine which basically Honda added to the 11th generation." This system is over 11 years old. It debuted with the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (2013 in Japan), and has been updated three times. The last update was the one that _modified_ (not "added") the engine to the 2023 Accord. 2:41 "It has two clutches, like a higher speed clutch and lower speed clutch, in order to connect the ICE with two electric motors." It has one clutch that engages what is essentially an "overdrive" gear. The CR-V adds a lower-speed one because it is rated for towing. 3:09 "EV mode works up until about 20 miles per hour." As the demo video shows (I believe it was made for the 2014 Accord), EV mode can be used at any speed. But t can't be used when power demands are high. So it switches to Hybrid Drive (engine drove generator only) to get more juice for acceleration somewhere around 20 mph. But generator power flows directly to the motor, not through the battery. It is excess power that charges the battery. 3:36 "At higher speeds like let's say 65 70 80 mph this is where the ice the internal combustion engine kicks in directly powering the front wheels using that high speed clutch." It's above about 40 to 45 mph, but only when you are not accelerating. It really is just "overdrive." If you accelerate, it drops back into Hybrid Drive. 3:49 "It's relatively complicated system and complex system." It's actually quite simple; just different than you are used to. Most of the time is an EV - not a _battery_ EV, like a Tesla, but a _battery_ _and_ _generator_ EV. Except when cruising above 40 mph - then is becomes a direct-drive parallel hybrid, alternating with battery EV. 18:21 "So now this is a hybrid mode." When you said this, the "EV" light was on in the driver's display. This means it was in EV mode, with the engine off. 20:00 "So now the the system works in a hybrid mode." This is actually a good example of how the system changes modes transparently, as seen in the right side of the driver's display. The top shows the engine, the sides are the wheels, and the bottom is the battery. Blue lines represent power used fro propulsion, and green is power saved in the battery. A little gear symbol appears when the clutch closes.
Solid review. I loved that you started with the power train. With respect to the hybrid power train, every reviewer notes the obvious fuel efficiency. But not one reviewer notes the cost savings on brakes. For example, my 2012 Toyota Camry hybrid went 150,000 miles on the original brakes because the regenerative braking system takes the load off the brake pads/rotors. Good luck with your channel!
Appreciated the in-depth look at the hybrid system and how it drives. Annoyed that you had the power meter hidden the whole driving portion though with the media menu.
The 2025 Civics are much nicer with the upgrades and updates. Each trim is perfectly equipped and configured for different consumer groups. The hybrid drivetrain is much improved over the previous problematic 1.5L turbo, especially for those not meticulous with their care and maintenance and may abuse the car with their driving habits. There's more power, smoothness and reliability based on the more solid 2.0L engine. It is not the fastest car, but the hybrid trims are definitely fast and have strong acceleration from a stop and low speeds, even faster than the Type R. It is faster than the stock Si, but the latter is a whole different driving experience, with the 6 Speed manual transmission, limited slip differential(LSD),more aggressive performance suspension and the ability to modify the 1.5L turbo for enthusiast tuners with aftermarket products. The optional black exterior emblems look much better than the chrome ones and should be included in the Sport and two Sport Hybrid trims. The wheels on this top trim are nice, but I still prefer the black glossy wheels in the N/A ICE non hybrid Sport and Sport Hybrid, but I know it has a more upscale appearance. It should be expected that Sport trim vehicles with larger, aggressive tread tires are going to produce more road noise and the tuned suspension have more road feel, not the cushy luxury ride some my expect. The top trim like this one usually has more sound reduction insulation than the lower trim. Most people compensate that with the sound system. On all my cars, all sport performance trim models, this has never been an issue for me with the sound and ride. It is comfortable, but firm and confident with road feel. Again, the Type R is faster, but a popular RUclips car reviewer with a Type R said this hybrid is a lot faster from a stop or low end than his Type R. If you can afford it, and want this top trim over the lower Sport Hybrid trim for the Bose Stereo, leathercseats and other premium features, it's practically perfect for a car this size. Other than OEM and aftermarket customization accessories snd electronics, like a dashcam and other things, the only main thing I would probably add is a strut tower brace under the hood for even more structural rigidity.
You're the first one talking about the wheel well insulation. Just drove one and that's the first thing i've noticed but maybe it's because the rest of the car is very quiet, i don't know. Otherwise, i really do think it's a great car overall. Quick question about the paint color : is this Urban Grey Pearl?
Looks good but sure is lacking features for a 33.3k car. No rear vents, ventilated seats, lumbar support. I think i would go gti or prius just for those reasons.
I feel like Honda made this car bigger to fit that 200hp engine. Which was unnecessary I think, in a hybrid, they could have just put in a 100hp engine, made the car smaller and lighter and made the fuel efficiency way better to compete with the Prius for MPG. I get that Honda want to infuse its racing spirit into these cars, but I think they are missing a more compact car like a Corolla, may be even a 2-door hybrid for people who don't have families and who don't drive extra people around all the time. Many people all drive by themselves ALONE a lot, so I don't get why car companies insist on making 4-door, 5-passenger cars like this with the hybrid. If there was a sportier 2-door, 2-person car with the same trunk space with the same hybrid engine but with a smaller gas-engine to increase MPG to 60mpg or more, I think it would sell like hotcakes. Honda should be the first to do it. Look at the First Generation Civic - make one in that vein, after all that's what the Civic is supposed to be, and now it's gotten bigger like everybody else and a bit bloated - a 2-door true compact, no backseats, but give us the trunk space of the 2025.
@@romansrides6647 I don't agree. Market conditions are not dictating the size or the passenger capacities of cars at all. 25 years ago, car companies just put out cars of whatever size large to very small designs just because they wanted to - that's why we had a lot of good, 2-door, real compact sport type options, and Civic was one of them. Now look at the Civic - it's become a 4-door sedan or 4-door hatchback with ROOM! It wasn't like that. That is not due to the market - they've given up on the smaller car in North America. Which is weird, because we still have Mazda making it, as is VW. It's US Honda that's gone wrong, because of those in charge over here whispering in the Japan CEO's ear on what he wants in the US and North America. Honda Japan is being lied to by Honda America
@@TheOtherKine I agree with you in this particular aspect. But still based on sales figures of the current Civic generation, it looks like customers like it.
@@romansrides6647 E-cvt is what Honda calls their “transmission” in their hybrids just like Toyota. Don’t confuse it with a traditional cvt transmission.
@@rkgsd Yes they are different. For a number of reasons one may prefer the civic or Integra. Thing is your right 1 is a compact car and the other a midsize. Thats why said more bang for the buck. For the same price you get a more car, same MPG, and well equip. for about 2K more SE is also sporty. That dont mean a buyer looking for more car for the buck.
@@RickStein-i9o Makes sense from the owners perspective 👍 But a lower trim Civic hybrid costs less so that somehow addresses your concern) Agree it’s really hard to beat the price of a 2025 Camry LE for 29k.
With equivalent touring trim level the Accord is $6k more and if you want to put it in your garage it is going to take every inch of space as it is almost a foot longer.
I bought the Civic Hybrid Sport (not Touring) 3 days ago. LOVING IT!!!! Haven't tried Econ mode yet, but I'm up to 42mpg so far in Normal and the Sport mode is FUN!!! It will do 0 - 60 in about 6 secs as claimed! Gas mileage steadily improving as I learn to use it's features. In the past, I would avg about 50mph on the main roads around the city. I've found that reducing that to 45mph around the city keeps the electric side working, greatly increasing my fuel efficiency! Using the Brake Regeneration Paddles to slow down helps a lot too!
edit: Oh yeah... I forgot. I was dreading going from liability insurance only on my old car to full coverage on my new one. I was shocked to find out that my bill only increased about $150 for 6 months of coverage because of all the safety/collision avoidance features!
😎👍
@@kcjepsen4335 solid choice 👍
Congrats 🙌 You
Bought the same one a week ago! No complaints so far
That’s a winner for Honda
@@realtalk5931 💯
Coming from another hybrid car, this Civic is butter smooth....love it.
@@PreludeSon agree
it sucks
@@GeorgeFhore grow up
I’ve been deciding between the new model 3 and this civic - I think you sealed the deal for me bro, excellent review. Now let’s hope I can find one!
@@Wimzard thank you ☺️
Good luck with your new car purchase)
I've been watching the reviews on these for the past few months. They have actually been available in the UK and Australia for over a year now. When they finally arrived in the US I bought one last week. I picked the lagoon blue but it was a tough choice between that and urban gray. It is pretty much exactly as you've described it here and I'm very happy with it.
@@pi.actual Great choice 👍Congratulations and have a safe journey with your new car 🤝
I’m debating between the same colors! How’s the color so far?
@@supergogetaSS4return You are just going to have to make a choice. I love the blue but every time I see a gray one I think hmmm...
The Civic just way looks better than big brother Accord in any angles. With a smaller and lighter body but almost the same hybrid engine, it will move faster/snappier as well. Camry looks good as well but the driving feel and weight has always been Honda’s strength.
@@kikomanster8188 💯
I didn't realize how brilliant their hybrid system is with the two electric motors.
@@rkgsd yes. And it’s completely different from what Toyota offers. Though each system has its own advantages
n/a all the way
@@GeorgeFhore dinosaurs
Great video! Can't wait to get the hatchback!
@@wendellmarasigan4028 thank you ☺️
thank you for the detailed motor/drive train explanation!
@@kennymaggic6004 Thank you for your feedback 🤝
He misstated that there is 2 clutches. There is only one. Also, this is not a complex system in terms of mechanics, but it is in terms of electronic controls. In practice, the system is seamless and as smooth as butter. (I own one)
@@azgman6439 right, you’re correct about 1 clutch.
1:46 "The same engine which basically Honda added to the 11th generation." This system is over 11 years old. It debuted with the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (2013 in Japan), and has been updated three times. The last update was the one that _modified_ (not "added") the engine to the 2023 Accord.
2:41 "It has two clutches, like a higher speed clutch and lower speed clutch, in order to connect the ICE with two electric motors."
It has one clutch that engages what is essentially an "overdrive" gear. The CR-V adds a lower-speed one because it is rated for towing.
3:09 "EV mode works up until about 20 miles per hour."
As the demo video shows (I believe it was made for the 2014 Accord), EV mode can be used at any speed. But t can't be used when power demands are high. So it switches to Hybrid Drive (engine drove generator only) to get more juice for acceleration somewhere around 20 mph. But generator power flows directly to the motor, not through the battery. It is excess power that charges the battery.
3:36 "At higher speeds like let's say 65 70 80 mph this is where the ice the internal combustion engine kicks in directly powering the front wheels using that high speed clutch."
It's above about 40 to 45 mph, but only when you are not accelerating. It really is just "overdrive." If you accelerate, it drops back into Hybrid Drive.
3:49 "It's relatively complicated system and complex system."
It's actually quite simple; just different than you are used to. Most of the time is an EV - not a _battery_ EV, like a Tesla, but a _battery_ _and_ _generator_ EV. Except when cruising above 40 mph - then is becomes a direct-drive parallel hybrid, alternating with battery EV.
18:21 "So now this is a hybrid mode."
When you said this, the "EV" light was on in the driver's display. This means it was in EV mode, with the engine off.
20:00 "So now the the system works in a hybrid mode."
This is actually a good example of how the system changes modes transparently, as seen in the right side of the driver's display. The top shows the engine, the sides are the wheels, and the bottom is the battery. Blue lines represent power used fro propulsion, and green is power saved in the battery. A little gear symbol appears when the clutch closes.
@@HybridGuy-ol9pj thanks for your input 👍
Great review. Described perfectly looking forward to more of your videos.
@@nishanpokhrel0217 thank you 🙏
Really good explanation in the video 👍🏻
@@digantvyas2664 🤝
Great information provided, and very intelligent reviewer!
@@CarletonLee Thanks 🙏
Solid review. I loved that you started with the power train. With respect to the hybrid power train, every reviewer notes the obvious fuel efficiency. But not one reviewer notes the cost savings on brakes. For example, my 2012 Toyota Camry hybrid went 150,000 miles on the original brakes because the regenerative braking system takes the load off the brake pads/rotors. Good luck with your channel!
@@jeffreydavis8826 agree. Thank you for your feedback 🤝
Thanks for the review. Very interesting car. It seems like the future for many others to come.
@@Nancoman Thank you for your feedback 🤝
Nice review brother. Thanks.
@@andrefrbk thank you 🙏
Appreciated the in-depth look at the hybrid system and how it drives. Annoyed that you had the power meter hidden the whole driving portion though with the media menu.
@@BFCINTL Thank you for your feedback. I will do another tests and try to show it better 👍
The 2025 Civics are much nicer with the upgrades and updates. Each trim is perfectly equipped and configured for different consumer groups.
The hybrid drivetrain is much improved over the previous problematic 1.5L turbo, especially for those not meticulous with their care and maintenance and may abuse the car with their driving habits. There's more power, smoothness and reliability based on the more solid 2.0L engine.
It is not the fastest car, but the hybrid trims are definitely fast and have strong acceleration from a stop and low speeds, even faster than the Type R.
It is faster than the stock Si, but the latter is a whole different driving experience, with the 6 Speed manual transmission, limited slip differential(LSD),more aggressive performance suspension and the ability to modify the 1.5L turbo for enthusiast tuners with aftermarket products.
The optional black exterior emblems look much better than the chrome ones and should be included in the Sport and two Sport Hybrid trims.
The wheels on this top trim are nice, but I still prefer the black glossy wheels in the
N/A ICE non hybrid Sport and Sport Hybrid, but I know it has a more upscale appearance.
It should be expected that Sport trim vehicles with larger, aggressive tread tires are going to produce more road noise and the tuned suspension have more road feel, not the cushy luxury ride some my expect. The top trim like this one usually has more sound reduction insulation than the lower trim. Most people compensate that with the sound system.
On all my cars, all sport performance trim models, this has never been an issue for me with the sound and ride. It is comfortable, but firm and confident with road feel.
Again, the Type R is faster, but a popular RUclips car reviewer with a Type R said this hybrid is a lot faster from a stop or low end than his Type R.
If you can afford it, and want this top trim over the lower Sport Hybrid trim for the Bose Stereo, leathercseats and other premium features, it's practically perfect for a car this size. Other than OEM and aftermarket customization accessories snd electronics, like a dashcam and other things, the only main thing I would probably add is a strut tower brace under the hood for even more structural rigidity.
@@jjacob25101 👍
this will b jackpot for honda
@@tjkim382 agree
It needs 17 inch wheels as an option. I don't want low-profile tires on a daily given the state of the roads I drive on.
@@jasonoshima6839 not so bad here in FL))
Thank you, Roman for the informative and honest review of the Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid. I may give up my VW golf G, for a Honda.
@@markday5797 thank you for your feedback)
You're the first one talking about the wheel well insulation. Just drove one and that's the first thing i've noticed but maybe it's because the rest of the car is very quiet, i don't know. Otherwise, i really do think it's a great car overall. Quick question about the paint color : is this Urban Grey Pearl?
@@yanick8633 thank you 🙏
You’re right- Urban Gray Pearl.
Near Autogefühl level overview. Thank you.
@@ericruzanski 😁 Thank you 🙏
Looks interesting
@@buildmorefarms1007 drives too)
Man this or the accord! Hard pick
@@Opposegaming up to you)
Looks good but sure is lacking features for a 33.3k car. No rear vents, ventilated seats, lumbar support. I think i would go gti or prius just for those reasons.
@@Hallowsaw reasonable 👍
Civic and Accord only have 1 clutch. Only CR-V Hybrid has the 2 clutches and they did that solely for improving towing capacity.
@@michaelnash2972 you’re right, my bad. I miscommunicated saying 2 clutches: I wanted to say multiple plates clutch 🙂
Thanks
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Winner winner chicken dinner 🐔
Camry hybrid far better value for the money and AWD. 🥇
@@billyrock8305 for some people yes
Is the regen braking good enough to do one pedal driving?
@@Sfedai0 not enough.
There is no reason not get an Accord when you have this option and it looks better too
@@stillwaters4097 Unless you need a larger interior space
I feel like Honda made this car bigger to fit that 200hp engine. Which was unnecessary I think, in a hybrid, they could have just put in a 100hp engine, made the car smaller and lighter and made the fuel efficiency way better to compete with the Prius for MPG.
I get that Honda want to infuse its racing spirit into these cars, but I think they are missing a more compact car like a Corolla, may be even a 2-door hybrid for people who don't have families and who don't drive extra people around all the time. Many people all drive by themselves ALONE a lot, so I don't get why car companies insist on making 4-door, 5-passenger cars like this with the hybrid.
If there was a sportier 2-door, 2-person car with the same trunk space with the same hybrid engine but with a smaller gas-engine to increase MPG to 60mpg or more, I think it would sell like hotcakes. Honda should be the first to do it.
Look at the First Generation Civic - make one in that vein, after all that's what the Civic is supposed to be, and now it's gotten bigger like everybody else and a bit bloated - a 2-door true compact, no backseats, but give us the trunk space of the 2025.
@@TheOtherKine makes sense. But it is what it is. Market conditions dictate that
@@romansrides6647 I don't agree. Market conditions are not dictating the size or the passenger capacities of cars at all. 25 years ago, car companies just put out cars of whatever size large to very small designs just because they wanted to - that's why we had a lot of good, 2-door, real compact sport type options, and Civic was one of them. Now look at the Civic - it's become a 4-door sedan or 4-door hatchback with ROOM! It wasn't like that. That is not due to the market - they've given up on the smaller car in North America. Which is weird, because we still have Mazda making it, as is VW. It's US Honda that's gone wrong, because of those in charge over here whispering in the Japan CEO's ear on what he wants in the US and North America. Honda Japan is being lied to by Honda America
@@TheOtherKine I agree with you in this particular aspect. But still based on sales figures of the current Civic generation, it looks like customers like it.
@@romansrides6647 Well, these are the only Civics currently being offered and available, so 🤷♂
@@romansrides6647 👍
23:15 I’m literally looking at the Honda website and they do call it ecvt
@@dabiri69 I checked the website afterwards too. But ultimately it has nothing to do with a regular CVT 😎
@@romansrides6647 E-cvt is what Honda calls their “transmission” in their hybrids just like Toyota. Don’t confuse it with a traditional cvt transmission.
@@dabiri69 this is what I said in the test drive portion of the video: there’s no conventional transmission at all 👍
@@romansrides6647 23:15 “Honda, I really like that Honda doesn’t call this system like electronic cvt.”
@@dabiri69 my bad, but you got my point 😁
Top speed?
@@manoelcarvalho3157 114 mph limited
That low-end torque is really what I'm after! The insurance companies want 2X the rate for my current car 2012 HOnda Fit. That's a real bummer :(
@@msmarshall854 this one is extremely torquey
Please review a 2025 Civic Si
@@angelo_617 that’s my plan 🤝
Is this the solar urban grey color?
@@davidblaize7163 urban gray pearl
There should have a sport touring non hybrid
@@JPSacolles maybe
The hybrid is way better than the original touring model. Drive it and you’ll see. No comparison. This car is a little gem.
My si would leave it in the dust differentcsudoension set up
@@jayczyzyk9707 definitely, but not from a dig
No rear AC vents 😞
@@kellyaustin7487 i am disappointed too
what is the exterior color called?
@@ayeeJai_ urban gray pearl
Can’t call car guys gear heads anymore
@@enforcer451 why not?)
Civic o model3 ?
@@massimopaccagnella920 model is more expensive. Probably civic
@@romansrides6647 why ?
@@massimopaccagnella920 range, spacious 2nd row, higher residual value. IMHO
Can't believe they didn't include ventilated seats fully loaded. Guess I have to wait for 2026. I refuse to buy the Accord, It looks awful.
@@mikeb3216 only Elantra and Jetta offer ventilated seats in this class, yeah, unfortunately
@@romansrides6647 I feel like they could have set the bar and cornered the market with ventilated seats and power lumbar. I so wanted to buy this car.
Honda is producing better quality than Toyota. Drive both
@@cabbagehead8082 they are on par with Toyota. I owned a 2021 2nd gen Venza
For the same price i would buy the Camry. More bang for the buck. Its nice however.
@@lexusnissian Agree, Camry LE is priced at the same level however. It’s up your preference and expectations
You're comparing a compact car to a midsized car. Also this trim level has a higher level interior and a sportier ride than the base model Camry.
Is the Camry LE hybrid?
@@bryb2644 yes, all 2025 Camrys are hybrids now
@@rkgsd Yes they are different. For a number of reasons one may prefer the civic or Integra. Thing is your right 1 is a compact car and the other a midsize. Thats why said more bang for the buck. For the same price you get a more car, same MPG, and well equip. for about 2K more SE is also sporty. That dont mean a buyer looking for more car for the buck.
давай короллу гибрид плз
@@voe3 when the time comes
This means that Honda needs a hybrid engine with more than 200 horses, somewhere around 240-260. Use it exclusively in the accord, civic si, and CRv.
@@bryb2644 would be great. Like a Rav4 Prime powertrain.
@@romansrides6647 the Sportage also, but I think that’s achieved through the use of a turbo.
@@bryb2644the new Camry (hybrid only) makes the same amount of hp the Sportage hybrid does without the turbo.
They are over priced and I only drive Honda
Id rather have the accord Hybrid or the Camry
Civic touring owner
@@RickStein-i9o Makes sense from the owners perspective 👍
But a lower trim Civic hybrid costs less so that somehow addresses your concern)
Agree it’s really hard to beat the price of a 2025 Camry LE for 29k.
With equivalent touring trim level the Accord is $6k more and if you want to put it in your garage it is going to take every inch of space as it is almost a foot longer.
When the batterys blow up like the teslas no one buy it
@@jaxripper251 it’s a tiny battery, doesn’t require charging.
great review!
@@daveed4475 appreciate your feedback