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Forbes
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Test-Driving The 2025 Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring
Like a good diner, the Civic does a lot of things well, and they've rarely made a misstep since their 1972 launch. Their Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring provided a handsome, speedy week's experience. The price is more than right, too, with a starting sticker of $32,950, $34,500 with options. Let's have a look. 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 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
Edmunds
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Edmunds
2026 Toyota Corolla FX Hatch Has White Wheels, GR Sport Seats
The current Toyota Corolla is getting a little long in the tooth, but while we wait for an all-new one, Toyota is having a little fun with its smallest car. The 2026 Corolla Hatchback FX Edition is new, and its goal is simple: Add a little style and exclusivity. To that end, the FX comes with white wheels, a large rear wing in black, and a retro-inspired badge on the rear tailgate. It isn't much, but it does give the relatively ho-hum Corolla a dose of style that we genuinely appreciate. Plus, Toyota's only going to make 1,600 of these for U.S. customers, so they will be nowhere near as popular as the standard car.
