2023 Honda Civic eHEV review - Surprisingly Sporty... For A Hybrid

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Жыл бұрын

Honda decided to only offer the eleventh generation Civic in Europe as a hybrid hatchback. The sedan is no longer available on the Old Continent and you can't get the slickl-shifting six-speed manual gearbox here any more either. The latter made me worry that the new Civic wouldn't be fun to drive any more. However, after driving it for a few days, I can safely say it's still fun even as a hybrid and it's also better than the vehicle it replaces in every measurable way, plus it looks better and more grown-up both inside and out.
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@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

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@markhjones100 Жыл бұрын

An excellent review; balanced, informative & extremely well presented. Many thanks!

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks for watching!

@Crosshead1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review. This is far and away the best review I’ve seen to date of the Civic e:HEV. You cleared up a few things for me that no one else has, such as when the fake gear changes operate and when they don’t. No one else I know of has mentioned that. That CVT-like droning would drive me nuts. Thank you.

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, happy you found it useful! That's why I said I prefer the simulated gears, which combined with the fake VTEC-like noise made it sound quite entertaining.

@ElCive81 Жыл бұрын

I haven't understood: the fake gears are done only in the sport mode, right?

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

@@ElCive81 No, I believe they're also present when not in sport. It's when you adjust the regenerative braking via the paddles that the fake gears go away.

@uah7 Жыл бұрын

Agree. I've been using the car for 10,000 km and couldn't figure how some reviewer got no stimulated gear shift on full acceleration. 😂 The stimulated gear shift make this car feels a lot better than Corolla hybrid.

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

@@uah7 And I actually discovered that by accident while filming the video 😅 You literally saw it happen live

@roberttaylor3652 Жыл бұрын

Great Review As Crosshead1 commented you have answered a lot of unanswered questions from other reviews good work !!!

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

Cheers, thanks for watching!

@pickandlick7158 25 күн бұрын

FINALLY someone that speaks with the RIGHT metric system of cm/dm/m and km/h..

@OneTireFire 25 күн бұрын

Metric FTW!

@iamjoehill Жыл бұрын

That Emmanuel joek had me cracking up. Good one man, Lol.

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@greymark420 Жыл бұрын

Good and thorough review.

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@VeyroneR 9 ай бұрын

This car drives amazingly good. Was very surprised.

@OneTireFire 9 ай бұрын

Yeah, the steering was the real highlight for me, but body control through the corners is also worth mentioning.

@faradaycool4058 5 ай бұрын

By far the best eHEV review

@OneTireFire 5 ай бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, thank you for watching!

@exhibitD79 Жыл бұрын

Great review. Very imformative.

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, happy you found it useful!

@latmask00 3 ай бұрын

Great review. Currently waiting for mine. 😝

@OneTireFire 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Great car!

@reyarqueza7627 Жыл бұрын

This Civic Review is the best. I keep watching it over and over! Thanks for reviewing the Civic.

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

Thanks for (re)watching!

@UKbiker73 10 ай бұрын

Best civic review I have seen yet, very well done. Thanks for all the effort to make this. Just wondered, can you turn off the simulated fake sound if you want to? 🙏 subscribed.

@OneTireFire 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and the sub! You can disable it and I mention in the video how you can do it.

@UKbiker73 10 ай бұрын

@@OneTireFire ah, I was probably typing my message to you at that time 😉 looking forward to more videos. Keep, up the great work. I own a 2020 mk10 civic and adore it but this ehev concept really does appeal to me.

@marcelprinsen5741 Жыл бұрын

Gear selector is just great. Have it too in the CR-V hybrid. So, fast to use and very very easy. Love it! Okay it's about taste, but this is great engineered!

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

It’s a very unique solution, I’ll give you that. You probably get used to it and end up loving it in time.

@roadracing3 Жыл бұрын

Cheers from America! Great review. My son has a '22 Civic Sport Hatchback. Super nice car. I am in the hunt for a small hybrid vehicle like the one in this video. I understand this hybrid Civic will be coming to the States for the 2024 MY. I am also looking at the Corolla Hybrid AWD. It is very low price at mid to upper $20,000 US Dollars. I find it hard to believe that Honda America will have the 2024 Civic Hybrid priced competitively with the Corolla. While the Honda looks and probably drives better than the Corolla, the lower price on the Corolla may win out.

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I've yet to drive the very latest Corolla, but most newer Toyotas actually drive better than you expect. The Corolla may not be quite up to the level of the Civic in terms of driving dynamics and fun, but I don't think it's a million miles away. You won't go wrong with either of these cars.

@alexandrulujanschi5192 Жыл бұрын

nice review, how do you find the general cabin insulation at higher speeds like highway 130-140? And what about the 8 speaker system, is that ok enough for a normal guy?

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The high speed refinement is average, but ok overall. It was not as quiet as the Peugeot 308 ar highway speeds, for instance, but it was better than the Mazda 3 (comparing to rivals that i’ve recently driven). The standard sound system is quite good, to be honest - thanks to the tweeters you get very nice high sounds and good clarity. I wouldn’t bother with the optional setup unless you want some extra bass, because that’s what it mainly delivers more of.

@jamesspacer7994 5 ай бұрын

I like your reviews ✌️👍

@OneTireFire 5 ай бұрын

Cheers, thank you for watching!

@HiCZoK 5 ай бұрын

Hey thanks. How is the audio and seats material quality in base version ?

@OneTireFire 5 ай бұрын

Both are fine, but neither is particularly good. I will say the seat material is better than on the previous generation Civic (which I found quite horrid).

@wojkos7632 Жыл бұрын

For me the biggest suprise is the color of your test car. What is it? It's not definetly the red one that i see on catalogue. I've made an order for that car, but I've changed the decision after 4 months because of delays in production, too small space for my family 2+2 (no option for skis) and no space for the spare wheel. I've chosen Lexus ES 300h which will be ready in 2 weeks after an order. For me Honda is a little bit too expensive, an additional cost for the large Lexus limousine is not big. Greetings from Poland.

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

Hi Wojkos, I totally get why you went for the bigger car, although the ES300h is a big boat. There's nothing sporty about the way it drives. It's an amazing cruiser, sure, but it leans in the corners and it just feels soft. I actually reviewed it on the channel a while back and really loved it. Thank you for watching !

@whatwhome6914 Жыл бұрын

Is the driver able to sit up more straight in the Civic? I don't see how you can even drive in that reclined position. Seems like you would have to go to a chiropractor after a long drive.

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

Of course, there's a lot of adjustability in the seat itself and in the steering wheel.

@DouglasRosser 2 ай бұрын

Cannot wait for the Civic Hybrid to get to the United States.

@OneTireFire 2 ай бұрын

It’s coming soon and it will be built in North America (in Canada).

@barneyboyle6933 Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe the 2023 accord hybrid beat the 2022 civic hybrid to the market in America

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

There must be a (marketing) reason behind it...

@ryanballard6427 3 ай бұрын

American here trying to get a sneak peak of the 2025 Civic hybrid. I'm pretty disappointed by 410 liters of storage, the American gets 705. I can't believe the battery takes up 300 liters of space.

@OneTireFire 3 ай бұрын

It’s nice. You’ll like it :)

@jamesspacer7994 5 ай бұрын

In Ireland there is only the Advance spec and it's 50k euro. A BMW 118i M Sport automatic with Harman Kardon and the bigger brakes would also be about 50k euro. A 120d would be something like 56k. I wonder, if you had to pick, would you the Civic in top spec or a 118i M Sport?

@OneTireFire 5 ай бұрын

Definitely the 118i M Sport for me, mate 😁It's more fun and engaging. I have a review of the 128ti on the channel if you want to hear my opinion on the new 1 Series.

@jamesspacer7994 5 ай бұрын

@OneTireFire Thank you so much! I did watch your 128ti review ✌️. I'd love a 128ti, but here is Ireland, a 3 year old😋128ti is something like 45k 🙈. We really get screwed on car prices here 🤯. Thank you for your opinion! I guess I'll have to go with the 1 series. I currently drive a 118d F20, so it would be natural for me to get into F40, I just wish the 120d wasn't so much more expensive than a 118i ☹️. The reason I was considering the Civic is the acceleration (in sport mode it's similar to a 120d) and the nice suspension.

@SuncanoMore 11 ай бұрын

I would like to know at what rpm the petrol engine revs at let's say about 150 kmh.

@OneTireFire 11 ай бұрын

The car doesn’t show an actual rev counter, so it’s hard to tell. It didn’t feel loud at high speed, although wind noise could have been contained better.

@SuncanoMore 11 ай бұрын

@@OneTireFire am i wrong suggesting that it has let's say only a 4th gear compared to regular transmissions?

@OneTireFire 11 ай бұрын

@@SuncanoMore Well, if you think about this car as an EV that instead of a big battery pack, it uses a combustion engine generator instead, then you're on the right track. The engine is almost never connected to the wheels, and the Civic e:hev feels like an EV, but with some combustion engine sound playing in the background.

@SuncanoMore 11 ай бұрын

@@OneTireFire im interested in the Civic as my next car. I need a car mostly for city and country roads at 100kmh speed. The civic seems to be good for this scenario but 2 times per year i do a longer journey for about 2500km back and forth. My average speed is about 140-150 kmh for let's say 10 hours straight. So if the petrol engine revs at 6000rpm to let the car run his max speed 180, it would rev to high at 150kmh for my taste and the longevity. That's what I'm curious about.

@OneTireFire 11 ай бұрын

@@SuncanoMore I think it's a fine choice for that scenario, even if it's not the best road trip car with the e:hev powertrain.

@boogeyman423 Жыл бұрын

E prea scumpa mașina, nu cred ca merita 40k. Nasol ca nu aduc în Europa motorul 1.5 și o cutie manuala, măcar era o varianta mai ieftina, mai ușoară și fără limitarea de 180kmh.

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

Total de acord cu absolut tot ce ai spus. E mișto pentru o hibridă dar mai bine ne-hibrida :))

@motosapiens2420 Жыл бұрын

So the engine is just a generator for the magic pixies propulsion? 🤔

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

Yeah, this is a solution that's unique to Honda. The car doesn't have a transmission, only a direct drive from the engine to the wheels. It uses a clutch to engage and disengage the engine at speeds of over 75 km/h. Honda may call the transmission in its eHEV hybrids an eCVT, but it's not actually a variable ratio transmission - it just kind of acts like one.

@motosapiens2420 Жыл бұрын

@@OneTireFire nais

@LoveLikeaHurricane Жыл бұрын

@@OneTireFire So no maintenance necessary to the ECVT "transmission"?

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

@@LoveLikeaHurricane Good question! Honda says you should change the fluid in this transmission every 75,000 to 150,000 km.

@sumajdionis9688 Жыл бұрын

I hate this review. This car‘s not meant to be treated like this. I mean, get yourself the Type R if you wanna stay on the gas all the time. This car‘s meant to be driven economically, watch ahed, recooperate. I did 3.7l/ 100km over a 60km testdrive.. City Land and Autobahn combined 4.8l/100.. ofc the power also has to be shown, but i felt like you were pushin the vehicle everytime you could. And the electric engine recooperates very very well if you wach a little bit ahead of you what‘s happening. Have a nice one

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry you feel that way. That’s just how I test cars. And I did mention how remarkably efficient it is. I just didn’t make that a big part of the video.

@Afrocanuk Жыл бұрын

This "Honda" was designed & built to Western competitor's standards. NOT Honda standards - NOT Honda customer standards!

@OneTireFire Жыл бұрын

Which part of it do you think is not up to Honda standards?

@Afrocanuk Жыл бұрын

@@OneTireFire As far back as the early 1990's Honda said most of the air cooling the engine comes from below the bumper. That's why the generation 4 & 5 Honda's had no grill above the bumper. The styling is to overly aggressive. Bumpers are to jagged & not well rounded off. Dashboard design also lacks the Honda signature. This is a Horrible design; not Honda design.

@gelu8312 Жыл бұрын

@@Afrocanuk I think you're among the few, in fact, the only one I've heard say that the Gen 11 design is too aggressive. In fact, you are talking about Gen 10. What do the cars of the 1990s have to do with what is now? There are big differences in technology, pedestrian safety, design approach, etc. And by the way...Dashboard is one of the best in the industry. Since almost none of the dashboards of the different generations are very similar, I don't see what the problem is with this one. If you still went to the '90s, I suggest you see the Dashboard of Renault 12 or even better the first generation of Civic. You will notice some similarities with what it was then.

@Afrocanuk Жыл бұрын

@@gelu8312 All that matters are the styling & specifications of Japanese vehicles be done by Japanese to Japanese standards. The generation is just a reference. Automotive styling is a personal matter between manufacture & cuctomer. Specifications are between manufacture & government. Too many wannabe American automotive designers are sabotaging Japanese cars. Who is Michelle Christianson?

@gelu8312 Жыл бұрын

@@Afrocanuk In fact, it bothers you that the current generation of Civic is designed by a westerner. And especially by a woman. Correct? There are countless cases from the 70s-80s-90s of Asian cars designed by European designers, and the beginnings of the Japanese car industry have European roots. Finally, what is your problem? This last generation of Civic seems really Japanese to me. I tell you this as someone who has always appreciated the funky Japanese design and in September he is going to receive a Civic Sport version.