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The 2025 Civic comes with a few notable changes and a new hybrid powertrain. We look at technology, interior quality, and more in our review.
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What’s new for the 2025 Honda Civic?
The 2025 Civic continues the already well-loved 11th generation of this world-famous car. It enters the market with two body styles including sedan and hatchback. On top of that, buyers have six different trim levels to choose from including at least three different engines. Most Civics come with an automatic gearbox but the Si and Type R are still available with three pedals.
Honda introduces slightly revised exterior styling for the Civic in 2025 along with several other changes. The 1.5-liter turbo from last year is long gone in the normal Civic and Honda replaces it with a new hybrid powertrain. Finally, the manual gearbox on offer last year is now limited to only the Si and Type R.
Carsforsale.com Score
8.75/10
Powertrain
Score
9.5/10
Interior
Score
9/10
Technology
Score
8.5/10
Value
Score
8.75/10
The Breakdown
Attractive pricing
Classic interior
Fun performance models
Limited performance otherwise
No AWD
Manual gearbox availability
A great economy sedan
2025 Civic Specs
- 158 horsepower from base engine
- 138 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 6 available trims
- 14.4 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- Available Google Built-In
- Standard lane-keep assist
- Two years of free maintenance
2025 Honda Civic Powertrain 9.5/10
Honda jumps into 2025 with a remixed engine lineup. It kicks off with the same 2.0-liter engine as last year. It makes just 150 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque. The Civic transmits that power to the front wheels only via a continuously variable transmission (CVT). All-wheel drive isn’t available on the Civic no matter how much one might spend. At least it gets up to 32 mpg in the city and 41 on the highway.
Above the base powertrain is a new 2.0-liter hybrid powertrain with 200 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque. It too uses a CVT and achieves 50 mpg in the city and 47 on the highway. Those figures are good and we’re interested to see how it feels to pilot once Honda gives us a shot in the driver’s seat.
Finally, we should note that as of this writing, Honda hasn’t announced any details regarding the 2025 versions of the Si and Type-R trims. That said, we expect the Si to continue along with the 1.5-liter turbo engine despite Honda axing it from the rest of the lineup. It’s plausible though that Honda introduces the hybrid engine into it. In addition, the Type-R will likely continue unchanged aside from the aesthetic changes that apply to the rest of the lineup.
2025 Honda Civic Interior 9/10
Honda’s ace up its sleeve is that the Civic is available as a sedan or a hatchback. That adds quite a bit of utility for those that prefer it and a more sedate ride for those who don’t need the hatchback. The dash and cabin feel nearly identical in each one otherwise. The styling is classic and timeless. Honda does a great job of combining a serviceable touchscreen with physical climate controls.
The seating situation is above average as well. Taller folks should have no issue in the front seats and three more average adults can fit fine in the rear. The seating is comfortable, but we prefer those in the Si and Type-R as they offer the supportive bolstering needed for passionate driving. We also love the storage on offer in the Civic. It’s present in each row and doesn’t stop there.
The trunk offers 14.4 cubic feet of storage space. Those who select the hatchback clearly get quite a bit more space and a lot of flexibility thanks to the large rear opening.
2025 Honda Civic Technology 8.5/10
Honda’s approach to technology is a bit of a mixed bag. The standard infotainment system measures just 7 inches and comes with only four speakers. Thankfully, most trims get at least eight speakers, and the top Civic trim has a 9-inch infotainment system. Even then, it’s a bit small compared to what you’ll get in cars like the Toyota Corolla.
At the same time, it puts something like the VW Jetta to shame. Notably, the top system in the Civic also comes with Google Built-In and integrated navigation which is a plus. A 12-speaker Bose sound system with an integrated subwoofer comes standard on the Sport Touring Hybrid too. We just wish Honda would offer some of these options on other trims.
Thankfully, it packs the Civic full of great safety tech regardless of trim level. The base car comes with collision mitigation, road departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, forward collision warning, traffic jam assist, automatic high beams, and traffic sign recognition. We’re still waiting on safety scores from the NHTSA and IIHS with this newly refreshed Civic.
2025 Honda Civic Trims & Pricing
LX – $25,345
The base Civic comes with 16-inch wheels, LED exterior lighting, power mirrors, automatic climate control, cloth upholstery, push-button start, a 7-inch infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, four speakers, and a 7-inch driver information screen.
Sport – $27,345
The Sport adds 18-inch wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a leather-wrapped shift knob, sport pedals, heated mirrors, a rear-seat center console with cup holders, and a total of eight speakers.
Sport Hybrid – $29,845
This trim adds heated front seats, a moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a passenger-seat seatback pocket.
Sport Touring Hybrid – $32,845
This top-level trim gets a sunglasses holder, an eight-way adjustable driver’s seat, leather upholstery, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 9-inch infotainment system, Google Built-In, integrated navigation, 12 speakers, a wireless phone charger, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Si – $33,000 (est.)
As of this writing, Honda hasn’t announced specs for the 2025 Si trim. We expect it to continue with the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, a manual gearbox, sport seats with additional bolstering, red interior stitching, and a limited-slip differential.
Type-R – $46,000 (est.)
Similarly, details on the new Type-R are sparse. We expect the 315-horsepower engine to return along with an LSD, faux carbon fiber trim pieces, and big brakes.
2025 Honda Civic Overall Value 8.75/10
Overall, the Civic is a very good value in the segment. This isn’t meant to be a performance vehicle and it’s still good at that when it comes to the Si and Type-R. It’s intended to be an economy-focused value-oriented sedan. To that end, we’d go for the Sport Touring Hybrid since it comes fully loaded, is probably going to be as quick or quicker than the Si, and rings up for under $30,000.
CarsForSale.com Overall Score 9/10
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The Civic is a car with wide-ranging appeal. It’s got a reputation for reliability, and is available as a cheap everyday driver, a hybrid fuel sipper, or a track-day capable hot hatch. It’s not the most engaging to drive (save for the Type-R), and it’s not the most tech-heavy either, but it’s a very balanced car with very few glaring issues.
2025 Honda Civic FAQ
How much is a Honda Civic Hybrid?
It starts at $29,845.
What is Honda Sensing?
It’s Honda’s suite of driver aids that includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and more.
Does the 2025 Honda Civic have a manual transmission?
Only the Si and Type-R trims are available with a manual gearbox.
I’m just waiting for the Si to come out.