I just bought the civic hybrid sedan. Great car so far. I’ve driven Hondas since the 90s and this one is definitely fun and the interior is really top notch for the civic.
Your review and analysis are spot on Kirk. I did the Camry, vs Accord vs Civic comparison and went with the Civic Sport Touring hatch which I have had for a month. The utility of the hatch and interior build quality were primary drivers. I'm second guessing myself on the quietness of the Accord, it was pretty serene. Oh well its a done deal now. The regen paddles are kind of a distraction, I don't think I will remember to use them very often. I got 48 mpg on the first fill up, and that makes me happy 😀
Kirk; this why I’m hoping they can slightly bump the power on the Prelude. Yes I want a manual but if they can give the Prelude this powertrain and make it lighter than the civic; it will be a quick car.
I appreciate the direction Honda is going with the civic and accord. Keeping the civic more performance/enthusiast focused while the accord turns towards refinement. I do wish they made a cheaper, more base-level hybrid trim with smaller wheels and less bells & whistles for the civic/hatchback though. I understand the civics niche is more performance based, but I think many people would appreciate a more affordable ‘basic’ hybrid trim
I can only suggest the Camry LE as the better option if you genuinely required a larger vehicle. I personally purchased the 25 Sport Touring Sedan, and it checks all the boxes in what I wanted in a car. Interestingly, I discovered that the Civic exhibited slightly better ride quality compared to the Accord Touring, primarily due to the Accord’s 19-inch wheels. While the Toyota is technically more fuel-efficient, Honda has achieved an exceptional equilibrium between efficiency, driving enjoyment, and refinement.
If you live in a hot climate having the rear vents for rear passengers is huge on Camry and Accord. If you never have people back there, then civic is great!
@@KirkKreifels I like the Camry but to get the features of the sport touring civic you have to shell out alot. Also civics can be haggled right now vs the camry which is hard to get thanks to uber drivers.
The floor vents under the front seats help keep the rear passengers somewhat comfortable . But extra air vents behind the console should be added in the upper trims at least.
I have an '23 Accord Hybrid with a software issue that can't be fixed. Love the car, but waiting on Honda to decide what they are going to do. If they buy it back, I'll be going with the Civic Hybrid hatchback touring for sure. Great video, especially the comparisons with the Accord and Camry.
In general , Honda/Acura are more fun to drive vs Toyota/Lexus. I have driven multiple variations of each. When I’m older I probably will favor a Lexus.
1900 miles on mine and damn gas cap or lack of is giving me issues. Put the car in limp mode, now it’s back at Honda for a new cap less Cap. Fuck me running, other than that. It’s a fun car.
Kirk, Toyota should take a page from Honda's playbook and put the Camry Hybrid powertrain in the Corolla .😉With snow falling outside my window, the appeal of a 232 hp AWD Hybrid powertrain is even more obvious. 🤩
I chose the the Civic over the Prius. Trust me after 5 months of trying to get a XLE prius you will see how much better the Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport touring is LOL. If you live in a city, like me NYC, don't get snow so AWD is not required. Also if you are under 6ft you will not be able to see your speed EVER in the Prius. Save your money get the Civic! Im glad i did car is fantastic.
I’ve had my new gen Prius Prime for about 6 months now. I am only 5’11” but I can certainly see the speed readout really well and my wife can too at only 5’6”. Anyhow, you definitely made a good choice, I’d definitely take the civic over the regular Prius unless I needed AWD.
@@User.Joshua I could not see the speedo at 5'7. Even with the steering wheel all the way down. Id say maybe half the screen was obstructed. Very weird seating position. Also the small screen didnt really communicate much. I prefer the Civics i can get a lot of customization and information.
The Civic Hybrid sedan and hatchback may be similar, but it’s the sedan that you should have compared with the Accord Hybrid sedan. Consider, for instance, that hatchbacks typically have more cabin noise than their sedan equivalents.
If I were 35 years old, the civic would sound great. At 70 years old you DO NOT want me in the sporty Civic I will take the more sedate and comfy accord. Better for me- better for my fellow motorists.
Considering that Toyota makes more reliable hybrids, how many miles would you expect the hybrid battery on the civic to last? Also, I read one concern with the civic hybrid is that the direct injection will lead to carbon build up, would you happen to know how serious of a problem that would be? I may have the chance in a year or so to get a hybrid civic. I currently have 2023 Civic LX with the 2.0 engine and CVT. I like it but as I understand it the hybrid will still be more reliable. Any information you can share would be great. I enjoy watching your content.
Please do a comparison video of the new Civic Hybrid top trim and the Camry SE. They are close in price, and I'm considering the trade-off of size and fun-to-drive.
How does the Civic do at highway speeds in wind? Wheelbase alone is enough for many to get the Accord. Longer wheelbase just makes cars more stable in all driving situations but especially on freeway. Cost of insurance might be another factor. The Civic is probably not as safe, in general. And the Accord probably not as safe as a CRV, etc.
What kind of battery life does this car get if you were to install a subwoofer? Or is there enough battery for a subwoofer at all? I have just a standard regular gasoline powered car… So my subwoofer is powered by a battery that is only there to power the headlights and radio And stuff. I don’t know what it means or if it’s possible to hook up a subwoofer Soundsystem to a car that is made to drive off of the battery.
The Si has the same size tires, but the Si has optional high performance Goodyear summer tires. I also believe the Sport Touring Hybrid has partially piped in engine sound.
You really have an extraordinary talent to make informative, insightful and fun auto videos. I always look forward to your reviews. I still have a few more months to save but I’m set on the hatch Civic hybrid. Thanks for helping me make my decision!!!!
There is a reason why the accord is 10k more than the civic hybrid. Should it cost that much more? Probably not. But is it more refined and quieter? 100 percent. The backseat area is absolutely cavernous by comparison to the civic. I have a 24 accord hybrid touring and I would not trade it in for the civic hybrid touring. Especially when you can get up to 5k on the accord in some areas which is what I got off on mine. The crv hybrid is also a great option but the tech absolutely sucks by comparison to the accord and it is in no way as smooth or as fast as the accord when it’s lugging 400 more pounds. There’s a reason why the accord is a top 10 car. I have also owned 718 Spyder and 2018 911 C4S and to be completely honest the steering feel in the accord, while not in the same field as Porsche, is still pretty damn good for a 40k car. It has the best feel, not too light or heavy and actually loads up in corners. Pretty shocked by this.
When you showed the renewal of the power unit slide. I was bummed out with it saying E-AWD, but when you look at the diagram it says rear drive units. I’m wondering if they are going to do individual motors for each back wheel like the old Acura MDX/RLX hybrids?
Wish the front end didn’t look like the 2014 Corolla. Plus all the piano black on doors etc and the dust collector honeycomb dash vent area. Another reviewer said the AC stays on in accessory mode or something like that? Didn’t understand how that would work. Plus it has more sound cancelation than the Prius…inside car and something on the wheels?Please do review comparison of this car and the Gen 5 Prius. Thank you!
I’m aware you did a bit of comparing it to Prius. Just wondering about Toyota hybrid reliability vs Honda hybrid. I think I need to stick to Toyota simply because I don’t care for the look of this Honda and Toyota has longer warranty. I need a custom made combination of both cars. 😊
@@FRWD_FXLRSTWell that’s a bummer. I can’t wait until 2026. I don’t really need the flashy look of the Toyota but the Honda aesthetic sort of makes me cringe a little. Love that it’s easier to enter and has smaller tires . I guess I need to find one to test drive before my Prius arrives next month!
This is a great review! I am comparing against this car against the 2025 Camry, but have read many reviews saying the 2025 Camry has vague steering and wooden brake feel.
If you don’t do long distances, and have a home with solar to charge, I would just go a model 3 than this. The only thing this has going for this civic is the resale value.
I just bought the civic hybrid sedan. Great car so far. I’ve driven Hondas since the 90s and this one is definitely fun and the interior is really top notch for the civic.
Kirk you gotta talk about the cost to Insure the Civic Hybrid vs Prius. For me it was 100 dollars more a month expensive with the Prius. Insane.
That’s just your insurance company/policy. Most people won’t experience that. Lol
The hatchback is about $1100 more dollars than the sedan, but I’d rather have the hatchback.
I think this is my next car.
Your review and analysis are spot on Kirk. I did the Camry, vs Accord vs Civic comparison and went with the Civic Sport Touring hatch which I have had for a month. The utility of the hatch and interior build quality were primary drivers. I'm second guessing myself on the quietness of the Accord, it was pretty serene. Oh well its a done deal now. The regen paddles are kind of a distraction, I don't think I will remember to use them very often. I got 48 mpg on the first fill up, and that makes me happy 😀
Kirk; this why I’m hoping they can slightly bump the power on the Prelude. Yes I want a manual but if they can give the Prelude this powertrain and make it lighter than the civic; it will be a quick car.
I appreciate the direction Honda is going with the civic and accord. Keeping the civic more performance/enthusiast focused while the accord turns towards refinement.
I do wish they made a cheaper, more base-level hybrid trim with smaller wheels and less bells & whistles for the civic/hatchback though. I understand the civics niche is more performance based, but I think many people would appreciate a more affordable ‘basic’ hybrid trim
I can only suggest the Camry LE as the better option if you genuinely required a larger vehicle. I personally purchased the 25 Sport Touring Sedan, and it checks all the boxes in what I wanted in a car. Interestingly, I discovered that the Civic exhibited slightly better ride quality compared to the Accord Touring, primarily due to the Accord’s 19-inch wheels. While the Toyota is technically more fuel-efficient, Honda has achieved an exceptional equilibrium between efficiency, driving enjoyment, and refinement.
If you live in a hot climate having the rear vents for rear passengers is huge on Camry and Accord. If you never have people back there, then civic is great!
@@KirkKreifels I like the Camry but to get the features of the sport touring civic you have to shell out alot. Also civics can be haggled right now vs the camry which is hard to get thanks to uber drivers.
The floor vents under the front seats help keep the rear passengers somewhat comfortable . But extra air vents behind the console should be added in the upper trims at least.
Very nice video! Just put a deposit for Civic Hatch hybrid sport touring! Can’t wait. 31.9 OTD, stoked.
That's an unbelievable price. With tax and title OTD in my state is almost 36k.
How the hell did you get almost 4k off? That is insane.
@@ChrisM-dx8up Doesn't sound realistic. MSRP for a premium color is 34500 for the Hatchback. No way he's getting 31900 OTD
@ sorry, slight typo.. 32.9. No add ons. Dealer added a discount off MSRP
KK, when you started talking through comparisons at the 15:00 mark, I immediately started to visualize one of your spreadsheets.🤣
Kirk, you had me cracking up with your family analogy comparison (“maybe another mother … ”). All you needed was a cheeky grin.😂 Very good review.
I have an '23 Accord Hybrid with a software issue that can't be fixed. Love the car, but waiting on Honda to decide what they are going to do. If they buy it back, I'll be going with the Civic Hybrid hatchback touring for sure. Great video, especially the comparisons with the Accord and Camry.
I delivered one of these in this exact color and spec. This powertrain in the Prelude is going to be so good. I'd get one if I didn't have my N.
Steering feel and handling are most important to me. Civic for the win!
yeah i love my sport touring hatch, on the twisties its nice and tight, tons of grip. The pirus does not compare. I drove both multiple times!
In general , Honda/Acura are more fun to drive vs Toyota/Lexus. I have driven multiple variations of each.
When I’m older I probably will favor a Lexus.
Hard decision between that civic and a Camery SE. Wish the Civic had rear vents and AWD.
1900 miles on mine and damn gas cap or lack of is giving me issues. Put the car in limp mode, now it’s back at Honda for a new cap less Cap. Fuck me running, other than that. It’s a fun car.
Kirk, Toyota should take a page from Honda's playbook and put the Camry Hybrid powertrain in the Corolla .😉With snow falling outside my window, the appeal of a 232 hp AWD Hybrid powertrain is even more obvious. 🤩
While it sounds lovely, Toyota is too worried abt sales to ever do that.
The Camry Hybrid powertrain is going in the next Rav4
I got a corolla se hybrid 2023 it's all good mpg are around 47 mpg it looks nice and ez to park
@@cerinawoehrley4199slow as molasses!
no this just shows how overpriced the civic ia
I chose the the Civic over the Prius. Trust me after 5 months of trying to get a XLE prius you will see how much better the Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport touring is LOL. If you live in a city, like me NYC, don't get snow so AWD is not required. Also if you are under 6ft you will not be able to see your speed EVER in the Prius. Save your money get the Civic! Im glad i did car is fantastic.
I’ve had my new gen Prius Prime for about 6 months now. I am only 5’11” but I can certainly see the speed readout really well and my wife can too at only 5’6”. Anyhow, you definitely made a good choice, I’d definitely take the civic over the regular Prius unless I needed AWD.
@@User.Joshua I could not see the speedo at 5'7. Even with the steering wheel all the way down. Id say maybe half the screen was obstructed. Very weird seating position. Also the small screen didnt really communicate much. I prefer the Civics i can get a lot of customization and information.
The Civic Hybrid sedan and hatchback may be similar, but it’s the sedan that you should have compared with the Accord Hybrid sedan. Consider, for instance, that hatchbacks typically have more cabin noise than their sedan equivalents.
saying the prius looks better than the civic is crazyyy
If I were 35 years old, the civic would sound great. At 70 years old you DO NOT want me in the sporty Civic I will take the more sedate and comfy accord. Better for me- better for my fellow motorists.
Great mpg and 6.4 0-60 is not bad at all for a car like that. For most everyday people that will be great.
Love Honda but I see them erratic with the Accord concept. They should offer a 2.0 turbo option.
Considering that Toyota makes more reliable hybrids, how many miles would you expect the hybrid battery on the civic to last? Also, I read one concern with the civic hybrid is that the direct injection will lead to carbon build up, would you happen to know how serious of a problem that would be? I may have the chance in a year or so to get a hybrid civic. I currently have 2023 Civic LX with the 2.0 engine and CVT. I like it but as I understand it the hybrid will still be more reliable. Any information you can share would be great. I enjoy watching your content.
It also makes a difference with the sunroof thing open
Please do a comparison video of the new Civic Hybrid top trim and the Camry SE. They are close in price, and I'm considering the trade-off of size and fun-to-drive.
Camry looks better imo and gets better MPG. Civic is more fun.
All we need is rear AC vent...why can't they just add it to make it perfect?
I need this gorgeous boost blue and hybrid powertrain on the HR-V real bad
I wish I had it over my Aegean blue 23’ SI
In my country only the Civic Type R is available, but the hybrid will be coming soon at a price around CRV.
Probably the alternative to the Corolla Cross but without AWD
I have the CRV hybrid and I use the paddles for body control when cornering… helps to negate some of the body roll
How does the Civic do at highway speeds in wind? Wheelbase alone is enough for many to get the Accord. Longer wheelbase just makes cars more stable in all driving situations but especially on freeway. Cost of insurance might be another factor. The Civic is probably not as safe, in general. And the Accord probably not as safe as a CRV, etc.
I am picking mine up onTuesday. In the same color and trim.
What kind of battery life does this car get if you were to install a subwoofer? Or is there enough battery for a subwoofer at all? I have just a standard regular gasoline powered car… So my subwoofer is powered by a battery that is only there to power the headlights and radio And stuff. I don’t know what it means or if it’s possible to hook up a subwoofer Soundsystem to a car that is made to drive off of the battery.
For a top trim, Honda should've opted in 360 camera, memory seats, rear usb, and rear vents.
At the end of the day it’s still a civic. If you want that then go up to accord.
If this had ventilated seats this would be my my top pick.. but no had to cheap out on that super necessary feature.
Elantra hybrid has ventilation seats
Uff the bots have your number.. Other than that I really like ur channel..Good info. Tnx
15:26 The new Prius does NOT look better. Its looks like a spaceship, not a car.
The Si has the same size tires, but the Si has optional high performance Goodyear summer tires. I also believe the Sport Touring Hybrid has partially piped in engine sound.
Is the Civic hybrid quieter than the Camry le? It looks better made, quality and materials etc...
Camry LE is quieter
I got the accord as a loaner from Honda. Made me 100% positive I’d never buy one.
Was it the turbo accord? Those I wouldn't touch
Kirk, you're really good at this.
It’s like 10-15k cheaper than the crv here.
Great review. If you compare Mazda 3 handling with this Civic what would you say?
Civic out brakes and handles the Mazda. It feels lighter and sharper
Great car but........ 34k😞
Buy the base sedan hybrid
at that price. I would consider the Mazda 3 hatchback with manual instead. More fun, and has spare tire.
You really have an extraordinary talent to make informative, insightful and fun auto videos. I always look forward to your reviews. I still have a few more months to save but I’m set on the hatch Civic hybrid. Thanks for helping me make my decision!!!!
There is a reason why the accord is 10k more than the civic hybrid. Should it cost that much more? Probably not. But is it more refined and quieter? 100 percent. The backseat area is absolutely cavernous by comparison to the civic. I have a 24 accord hybrid touring and I would not trade it in for the civic hybrid touring. Especially when you can get up to 5k on the accord in some areas which is what I got off on mine. The crv hybrid is also a great option but the tech absolutely sucks by comparison to the accord and it is in no way as smooth or as fast as the accord when it’s lugging 400 more pounds. There’s a reason why the accord is a top 10 car.
I have also owned 718 Spyder and 2018 911 C4S and to be completely honest the steering feel in the accord, while not in the same field as Porsche, is still pretty damn good for a 40k car. It has the best feel, not too light or heavy and actually loads up in corners. Pretty shocked by this.
I'm going to mess around and go with a prius. It's Japanese built.
When you showed the renewal of the power unit slide. I was bummed out with it saying E-AWD, but when you look at the diagram it says rear drive units. I’m wondering if they are going to do individual motors for each back wheel like the old Acura MDX/RLX hybrids?
it'll likely be single motor on the rear
Lesssss goooo!
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are freeeeeee!!!! and every car has themmmmmmm!!!!!
There hadn't been a recall on hatchback yet.
Awesome
cost too much, too many cost cutted feature. Camry le is better value for a sedan
Well done Kirk! A very thoughtful and intelligent comparison.
My 1973 Kawasaki triple was the only vehicle that gave me more grins than my 92 Civic Si hatcback.
Wish the front end didn’t look like the 2014 Corolla. Plus all the piano black on doors etc and the dust collector honeycomb dash vent area. Another reviewer said the AC stays on in accessory mode or something like that? Didn’t understand how that would work. Plus it has more sound cancelation than the Prius…inside car and something on the wheels?Please do review comparison of this car and the Gen 5 Prius. Thank you!
I’m aware you did a bit of comparing it to Prius. Just wondering about Toyota hybrid reliability vs Honda hybrid. I think I need to stick to Toyota simply because I don’t care for the look of this Honda and Toyota has longer warranty. I need a custom made combination of both cars. 😊
@@FM-ij7iuToyota will be moving to BYD hybrid system in 2026, because their own system is outdated.
@@FRWD_FXLRSTWell that’s a bummer. I can’t wait until 2026. I don’t really need the flashy look of the Toyota but the Honda aesthetic sort of makes me cringe a little. Love that it’s easier to enter and has smaller tires . I guess I need to find one to test drive before my Prius arrives next month!
I guess you will get 49 MPG on the test.
king of recalls
why need google build in when you start the car android auto automatically kicks in anyway ?
This is a great review! I am comparing against this car against the 2025 Camry, but have read many reviews saying the 2025 Camry has vague steering and wooden brake feel.
If you don’t do long distances, and have a home with solar to charge, I would just go a model 3 than this.
The only thing this has going for this civic is the resale value.
Ohno, the poor guana!😂
The absurd amount of gloss black everywhere in the interior is almost a deal breaker tbh
hey