The practical and sporty Civic gets a new hybrid version to compete against the Prius, Corolla Hybrid, and Elantra Hybrid
Honda updated the Civic for 2025 and is also bringing back the Civic Hybrid after a 10-year absence. With EPA fuel economy in the high 40s, the Civic Hybrid isn’t just the most efficient Civic you can buy—it’s now the most powerful and luxurious, aside from the ultra-sporty Civic Type R.
For 2025, the top two Civic trim levels—Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid—are only available with Honda’s hybrid drivetrain, which pairs two electric motors with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine. The Civic’s optional turbo engine is gone for 2025, as is the six-speed manual transmission that was once available on some hatchback models. The less-equipped LX and Sport trims will only be available with a 2.0-liter gas engine, and there’s no LX hatchback.
The rest of the changes to the Civic lineup are relatively minor—the front and rear ends have gotten a slight makeover, there’s a new optional Google-based infotainment system, and new colors are also available. But the lack of drastic change isn’t a bad thing, as we’re big fans of the current Civic’s straightforward practicality.
The 2025 Civic and Civic Hybrid sedan went on sale, while the hatchback will be available later. Details about the Si and Type R will be available in the coming months.
The Civic competes with the Hyundai Elantra and Elantra Hybrid, Kia Niro, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and Corolla Hybrid, and Toyota Prius.