Test-Driving The 2025 Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring
2025 Honda Civic Hatchback Touring Hybrid
It's a cutie, folks. From its zippy, sporty countenance, body-colored grille, front spoiler and blacked-out accent, you're dressed for most occasions. The 18-inch alloy wheels and LED lighting elements further give you a mod, snappy look. My tester was painted a darling 'Boost Blue.' It's one of the most non-threatening cars on the road.
2025 Honda Civic Hatchback Touring Hybrid
Inside, it's spacious and premium, moreso than you would expect in this trim. It comes equipped with leather-trimmed seats, an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat and a 4-way power-adjustable passenger seat.There's ample space for passengers and cargo, making it suitable for both daily commutes, road trips or you just may hang out in the car for whatever reason - a phone conversation, a meal.
Techwise, the centerpiece of the interior is the 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring Google Built-In. It supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. More about the system below.
2025 Honda Civic Hatchback Touring Hybrid
A 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle inline 4-cylinder engine is paired with an electric motor, delivering a combined 200 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy is generous, with an EPA rating of 48 mpg city/highway combined. I felt that economy in a direct way - it was one of those weeks where I just seem to drive and drive and still had plenty of gas at the end.
The Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring offers responsive steering and an accelerator that does what you ask of it, as do the brakes. Visibility is more than adequate. At one point on the freeway, a driver in the left lane swerved into my lane in front of me and I was able to instantly respond and avoid a crunch, like it was nothing. My bombardier father said 'An inch is as good as a mile if they miss you.' WTG, Civic!
There's plenty of room for junk in your trunk.
The ride is comfortable. Acceleration is brisk and the cabin remains quiet even at highway speeds. The driving modes including Sport are a nice touch, though I barely used them.
The 2025 Civic Hatchback Hybrid has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, with its comprehensive suite of safety technologies including Honda Sensing, which encompasses collision mitigation braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist.
2025 Honda Civic Hatchback Touring Hybrid
The infotainment system's graphics are outdated and the sound system never let my phone's Bluetooth stay connected, even if I was ducking into a store for 5 minutes. For the entire week's test, reconnecting my phone involved a total of six steps each and every time I got into the car. Many times, I got tired of repeatedly reconnecting and just shut the phone off, which probably isn't a bad idea for all of us. There are no rear climate vents.
Conclusion: Despite my beefs, this was an outstanding, fun test, and the Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring is highly recommended.
Ride safe! JM
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