The New 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Is Not At All What I Expected!

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18 күн бұрын

( www.alltfl.com/) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid manages to be the most powerful non-Type R Civic ever, and even as it manages nearly 50 mpg combined, it also manages to be the most dynamic option against the Toyota Corolla Hybrid and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. In this video, Tommy checks out the new Civic Hybrid in Montreal!
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@series25a 16 күн бұрын

Damn that Translator’s Japanese fluency is amazing!

@stachowi 14 күн бұрын

Yeah, super impressive. Loved this interview

@smartfreak7105 13 күн бұрын

No shit, that's his job??

@stachowi 13 күн бұрын

@@smartfreak7105 some people aren’t good at their jobs 🤣

@jonathonrivers6640 13 күн бұрын

Thank you! It’s actually how I got into Honda, but now I’m a manager in Product Planning! I was just helping TFL for the interview! 👍🏾

@smartfreak7105 13 күн бұрын

@@jonathonrivers6640 Can you please help Honda plan some rear AC vents in sub 30k cars 🙏🏼

@truthserum5310 17 күн бұрын

OG Japanese guys like this gentlemen are EXACTLY why Japanese cars are better!

@stachowi 14 күн бұрын

Culture matters

@barry7920 3 күн бұрын

Tommy repeatedly says that little has changed but the powertrain,. but that's not correct. The structure of the car and the suspension have both been improved, and sound insulation and active noise cancelation have been added as well - all of that making the car handle better, ride better, safer in a crash and quieter riding - that's a lot of improvements! The electronic ADAS and infotainment systems have also both been upgraded. Finally, the hybrid powertrain has significantly improved both gas mileage and acceleration. All in all, the 2025 hybrid Civic is a major improvement over the 2024 ICE Civic.

@henrysboy2 17 күн бұрын

Nice car and a solid review. Enjoyed the interview with the engineer. TY.

@hyojoonus 16 күн бұрын

Definitely going in the right direction back to its roots of fun and reliability.

@rickjames5998 4 күн бұрын

reliable? lets hope. probably

@aaronbehindbars 17 күн бұрын

Honda needed to do this aand I applaud this effort. Honda interiors are a step above Toyotas in these lower priced vehicles. I hope this powertrain makes its way to the HRV to give the Corolla Cross Hybrid a challenger in this space. The Toyota just isn't as nice inside.

@morganmossman1955 17 күн бұрын

The only way it could compete with the Corolla Cross Hybrid is if they made this powertrain AWD, which is what the Corolla Cross Hybrid is.

@aaronbehindbars 17 күн бұрын

@@morganmossman1955 I don't think AWD is that important for most buyers. Lexus sells a FWD UX200H which is on the same platform as the Corolla Cross. Most people just want a fuel efficient small crossover and 200 hp is a nice bonus.

@anonym3017 17 күн бұрын

you might wanna check out the uk website of honda. this tech already made it into the HRV, CRV and civic years ago. honda will introduce it to the US cause doing so costs them almost nothing

@DietCokeKillar 5 күн бұрын

Toyota more reliable than Honda and I own a Type R and a Corolla hatchback. Honda also suffer from early rust.

@Kevin-xz4jq 16 күн бұрын

Even though theyre different classes, im considering this or the new Camry Hybrid.

@serman68 17 күн бұрын

WE just got an Accord Hybrid EX-L (better mileage than the sport with the smaller, lighter wheels). You can go 70 on flat highways in EV mode for a bit. Have seen 53+ on a tank of mixed driving.

@MultiPurposeReviewer 13 күн бұрын

I think the Civic is still one of the all around best sedans for sale. If I were going to buy a simple, efficient sedan, I'd be looking at the Civic, Insight, Accord, Corolla, and Camry. They're just good.

@christianglaude6659 17 күн бұрын

Hi Tommy I'm so sorry for your trip in Montreal for the roads lol Welcome to Montreal Quebec 😊

@christianglaude6659 17 күн бұрын

Im really happy they didn't put s iPad as a gauge cluster 😊😊😊

@SpecRB 16 күн бұрын

Honda needs to give the Ridgeline some love

@barry7920 3 күн бұрын

Yes it's due for a major redesign, and the Tacoma just had a major redesign. Hopefully Honda swings for the fences with the next Ridgeline.

@_IIN01 16 күн бұрын

I think I would go for the ‘25 Civic Sport Hybrid Hatchback. (I like the rear design of the hatchback better)

@barry7920 4 күн бұрын

The overall envelope of the car will be nearly the same size, but you'll have more cargo space and more usable (wide-open) cargo space with the hatch, plus maybe a smidge more rear seat headroom as Tommy noted.

@nut2964 14 күн бұрын

cant wait for the hybrid hatch!

@markaruski 17 күн бұрын

We're paying almost 30 grand, just put a compact spare tire, geez

@xiondFirst 16 күн бұрын

Then don't buy it lol

@karlsaleh4157 16 күн бұрын

I think that would decrease electric range

@karlsaleh4157 16 күн бұрын

I think that would decrease electric range

@SIIKAP1 15 күн бұрын

You can buy a spare tire for like $60-$80. It’s really not that serious.

@dab8904 13 күн бұрын

Ask them to throw in the spare tire kit

@cupertinoish 16 күн бұрын

Thank you for interviewing the legendary Akimoto san! Is the translator an Acura's executive?

@jonathonrivers6640 13 күн бұрын

TFL asked if I could help with interpretation, which is actually how I got into Honda. Now I work as a manager in Product Planning (and have worked on several Acuras)!

@arcturo 17 күн бұрын

nice watch! little things like these show good judgment

@MrMlyarber 17 күн бұрын

Waiting for the hatchback drive. Great review.

@denniskoller5662 15 күн бұрын

I'll be considering this as my next vehicle.

@xaviersegura7738 15 күн бұрын

great review

@josemiguel8149 17 күн бұрын

The wife might like this, she’s gotta lead foot and hugs trees😂

@sachinnair91 17 күн бұрын

why not buy her a 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage? It gets 50 mpg in real world driving and it's a lot cheaper, like half the price of a fully loaded 2025 Civic

@krashnpa 17 күн бұрын

@sachinnair91 the only thing the Mirage does fast is get nowhere! 😂

@SuperDB215 16 күн бұрын

@@sachinnair91what?! The mirage is hideous looking and the mpgs are not the same and it’s only 78 hp 🤣

@sachinnair91 16 күн бұрын

@@SuperDB215 looks good to me and many Mirage owners have told me they get 50 mpgs. As for the 78 hp, it only weighs 2000 pounds so it doesn't need much power

@chengvang2126 14 күн бұрын

@@sachinnair91 Good luck getting that engine and transmission to 100,000 miles. And even if you do get it to 100,000 miles, good luck selling it. You won’t be able to sell a 100,000 miles Mitsubishi Mirage that is 5 years old for half its price. You can easily sell a 100,000 miles Toyota/Honda that is 5+ years old for more than half the price you bought it for off the lot. Because to a buyer, a Toyota/Honda with 100k miles have another 125k miles to go. A Mitsubishi Mirage with 100k miles has outlived its lifespan and is running on borrowed time.

@rightlanehog3151 17 күн бұрын

Bonjour Tommy and welcome to Canada. Honda has thrown down the gauntlet with a Civic Hybrid which is bigger and more powerful than the Corolla. All the Civic needs now is AWD. Let's hope the next Corolla matches the Civic for interior space and performance. Of course, all these comparisons go out the window if the Civic hybrid sedan costs almost as much as the Camry. 😁

@theadvocate4698 17 күн бұрын

Yeah, honda's cost too much in every offering they have, super cool car but at the same price, i will buy the prius...if toyota canada offer a prius LE in canada, not only the XLE and up...

@naveenthemachine 17 күн бұрын

Wont happen pal. Toyota can’t match what Honda Hyundai kia or Mazda can do Toyota tried to respond to the 2016 civic with the 2020 corolla and it lost badly to the Honda instantly This won’t be different. Toyota can redesign the corolla 500 times over and over and it would still fail to compete with the civic Elantra etc The corolla ostensibly doesn’t exist anymore

@Moondoggy1941 17 күн бұрын

@@naveenthemachine The Corolla never really did in my book, I have had 2 Civics I put 250K on each. Corolla's paint job is terrible, they have to be garaged.

@sachinnair91 17 күн бұрын

rightlane, the Accord Hybrid is perfect for you since you're so tall and lanky!

@gorlier5388 17 күн бұрын

Funny thing about your video I've automatically! recognize the Bad road of Montréal 😂 cuz I live in MTL. Welcome Tommy

@larryhouse3776 12 күн бұрын

Just bought a 2024 Tiguan. But im thinking ill be trading up in 2026 to this!

@MrDaveaccord 16 күн бұрын

Fantastic package from Honda. Be prepared for huge dealer markups on this vehicle.

@BMWWolf 15 күн бұрын

Nope it’s high volume

@barry7920 3 күн бұрын

Yes, I've heard of dealer profiteering on the '25 Civic at the moment, but I imagine that will subside greatly within 6 months.

@user-do9ir8lv2m 17 күн бұрын

Will sell like hotcakes

@whumptapus 16 күн бұрын

Hopefully not because I want to buy one without the dealer mark ups lmao

@The1SSGrant 15 күн бұрын

I wonder what hotcakes sold like… 🧐

@USAWILL 14 күн бұрын

I like crabcakes

@johns4920 10 күн бұрын

WOW! An interview with Akimotosan! Congrats. The gentleman who is translating ... is he an the Acura Integra design lead? You should give him some props.... Thank you for the interview. I'm so glad Honda is maintaining some sporting culture. I wish we could have seen more about the hatchback! Hatchbacks Rule! Thank you!

@Quik25c2 16 күн бұрын

You are in Montreal! Welcome to my part of the world! And the world famous pothole lol. It's not just in Montreal, the whole state is like that. You really have to be careful, sometime they are pretty deep and can easily take out your tires and bend/crack you wheels..

@dougkresl7538 17 күн бұрын

This looks like a better daily driver than the Accord, unless you frequently have passengers in the back seat. No vents or USB outlets for the back is a bit of a miss. Otherwise, great looking car.

@Tigerex966 16 күн бұрын

I think it has USB but no rear vents not sure.

@tomtest891 12 күн бұрын

It shocks me how much better the stying of the Civic is over the new Accord.

@Tigerex966 12 күн бұрын

@@tomtest891 and the civil looks exactly like an accord prior generation just smaller. How did this new one even get approved. This happen twice before where Honda releases a terribly styled accord while the civic looks much better. But back then the accord had much more powerful engines and way more space. It still has a ton of space but the new civic is a midsize not packing in space almost as roomy as the Camry minus some headroom and tiny amount of hip room

@ConstantinMazilu-mm5wv 14 күн бұрын

Amazing, and I love the color! Hope they will bring it soon to Mexico

@fortyacres 16 күн бұрын

Soul Brother on the translation. Yes!!!

@disophisis 17 күн бұрын

I really think this thing's interesting direct drive transmission contraption seems so much nicer than some competitor's CVTs. It doesn't seem nearly as annoying while driving.

@Tony-uv4pd 16 күн бұрын

I love the review in Montreal since we are renown with big pothole

@yathindrac.k3096 14 күн бұрын

This is going to impact the sales of the accord.

@hdavey72 13 күн бұрын

Kool interviews

@francoispanneton609 16 күн бұрын

Funny to see Tommy drive in my home town!! I saw te cars lined up downtown Montreal last Wednesday, waiting to be lent out I guess… Good looking car bigger than the old Accords… Don’t see the point of the Accord anymore!

@27Zangle 17 күн бұрын

I wouldn't mind having one of these but right now we are in need of something a bit bigger for all the trips we have planned over the next five years with our kids. This would be a good second vehicle to have.

@TheLifetraveler1 4 күн бұрын

That would be amazing as a manual transmission vehicle.

@joepage5000 16 күн бұрын

Heated *cloth* seats: underrated! Sport hybrid model is the sweet spot for sure.

@igmetulume5663 17 күн бұрын

I am not 100% sure but I think some countries have e:hev civic and accord for 2024 models or even 2023 (also not sure if they are the same). But even so, the changes to the 2025 look is very nice. As much as I love my 10th gen civic (which is still at around 50k km), i am very tempted to get either this or the accord (i like the convenience thingie like the memory seat settings, but might be too wide considering that I tend to squeeze on tight spots with my current civic) ;) Thanks for the review!

@courtneys3163 16 күн бұрын

You’re right china market has the e:hev from 2023 model also the price is a lot cheaper then USA! Top trim only 24k (also they have huge discount) Out door price range 16k-20k USD$

@keithkornatoski9162 15 күн бұрын

I'm sure it's a fine vehicle (If not a little sanitized) but I'm going with the old-school 24 Sport Touring Hatch with the 1.5T / 6MT... I want a car for driving not for being a passenger (please see definition for 'enthusiast') ...Regards

@GabrielL-yr2or 16 күн бұрын

welcome to Quebec, and I sorry for the road LoL.

@ag2158 17 күн бұрын

Will the rims be different on the Hybrid Sport and the ICE Sport?

@ElegalvicnLa 16 күн бұрын

I have a lead foot in my 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and still fill up only twice a month I’m in La area

@Velast0933 16 күн бұрын

Does currenct Accord have a different power train compared to civic? That engineer gentleman kind of confused me when he mentioned that he's in a civic and integra development team.

@albondar 15 күн бұрын

There has been like 10 different reviews of this Civic in the past 24hrs 😁😁 Tedward, Straightpipes, what’s going on 😁

@stevenr1354 14 күн бұрын

The manufacturers have embargos on reporting until a specified date and time. Then the floodgates open.

@brenttitus2134 17 күн бұрын

They just killed the Accord with this. Time to change out my 23 Accord Touring! 😆

@macaron3141592653 11 күн бұрын

Man I REALLY want a performance version of this with 250+hp. I can totally see Honda achieve a 40mpg average with that car and I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

@rondail5675 17 күн бұрын

Tommy, you didn't mention if the Google infotainment is subscription based??? Screw subscriptions!! It would be better to have Garmin based NAV.

@JM-wd3dk 17 күн бұрын

🤣

@xiondFirst 16 күн бұрын

True it is, but it has Android auto built in making it redundant.

@BMWWolf 15 күн бұрын

Apple car play have you heard of it?

@albondar 15 күн бұрын

Just to be sure the novelty here is that they introduced this powertrain into the Civic, right ?? Because we've had Accord hybrid for the past ten years and it's been making the same 200ish hp peak combined (170hp at the wheels). It seems more exciting to look at Camry hybrid since they use 2.5L 180hp to make combined ~230 hp.

@Moondoggy1941 17 күн бұрын

All I want for Christmas is a Honda Civic 2025 Hybrid in blue for MSRP. I have a better luck believing in Santa Clause.

@sachinnair91 17 күн бұрын

It's only June, Bud. Get a job at McDonald's or Walmart or do food delivery or Uber. Whatever it takes.

@Moondoggy1941 17 күн бұрын

@@sachinnair91 I already have the money Bud, just waiting on good timing, my local Honda dealer still has a 7 to 11K markup on the existing 24 Civics.

@Kjack2023 16 күн бұрын

@@Moondoggy19417 to 11k markup on a civic? Where is this at? Crazy!

@stephanechamberland8486 14 күн бұрын

TFL in Montreal !

@carsandcrows9921 16 күн бұрын

gives me hope for the 'lude

@corvetteswithbowie7529 16 күн бұрын

I noticed no heated steering wheel ? Is that an American version ?

@barryfastcars25 14 күн бұрын

I hope the Si comes in the hatchback now that the turbo 1.5 is "gone". I would scoop a 6 speed Si hatch with an LSD right quick.

@smartfreak7105 13 күн бұрын

Part of me wanted to have buyer's remorse that I bought a 2024 Civic Sport just days before these 25 hybrids were announced. But with some of the scary reporting on how intrusive vehicle privacy has gotten, it's probably for the better I don't have google in my car tracking my every movement and selling that data. Also the 2.0 NA is bulletproof, but who knows how the rest of the electric powertrain will age alongside it.

@hereigoagain5050 17 күн бұрын

Hope Honda puts a 50 kW engine on the rear axle.

@judyaustin8527 5 күн бұрын

Will this powertrain make it's way into the HRV?

@petmoon125 16 күн бұрын

Interesting what the man said when asked about maintenance of the clutch system. He said it would need maintenance but wasn't specific. Honda says no maintenance. The reality is that the Toyota ecvt is more reliable. Clutch will wear out eventually. Having said that the drive in the Honda is better.

@trspotr 17 күн бұрын

I always wanted the hatchback so 😉

@barry7920 3 күн бұрын

Yeah, the hatchback is the way to go

@dystopia-usa Күн бұрын

Is the ICE engine portion of the hybrid 2025 Civic carbon-sludge direct-injection or does it have some proper port-injection to prevent it? Per the Honda website, it looks like 100% direct-injection, so carbon sludge engine it is since top tier fuel additives/cleaners can't hit a good portion of what they need to in a 100% GDI engine like they can with a port-injected engine. 🙁

@tiptonbrett 13 күн бұрын

Having driven a recent model gas powered Corolla and Civic, they aren’t really equivalent cars. While they are both labeled compact, the Corolla is a true compact. The Civic is more midsized-particularly in the rear seat area.

@lanesworld4000 7 күн бұрын

That color is hard to take. Maybe it grows on you 😮

@ggnero573 14 күн бұрын

Crazy how this gonna get marked up and gonna be out of a lot of people budget

@robervin9107 17 күн бұрын

hey zack bestie how are ya tommy well done

@gabrieliacoboni6951 14 күн бұрын

Honda will probably start offering rebates on it and at the end of the year could be a good deal.

@enricio 15 күн бұрын

This hybrid Civic is new in US right? In Europe it has been some years now. The ride is a step up compared to Corolla and Fit (Yaris) hybrid. 😎

@veersoutlet 15 күн бұрын

Best Hybrid from honda after accord and crv .. This gonna be more fun to drive ..

@alvilla701 17 күн бұрын

Spare tire will make this civic the best automobile of all for its price

@Tigerex966 16 күн бұрын

You can. Buy what used to be a free safety like headphone dongles for a couple hundred

@amigos806 16 күн бұрын

Knights of the round table wheels

@BlahBlahBlah85651 16 күн бұрын

Get a Camry for the same price, more power, larger, more features, more reliable, more mpg.

@AlphaKlams 13 күн бұрын

If only they didn't botch the styling on the new Camry... It's a great package but hideous to look at imo

@michaelnash2972 5 күн бұрын

I can see it to some point but if you equally option the Camry to the Civic Sport Touring, the Camry gets really expensive to almost Lexus territory.

@Jeremy-ff3jm 4 күн бұрын

A Toyota Camry has nowhere near the same built quality. I can assure you that

@lannylancaster62 17 күн бұрын

Sounds like Honda nailed it.

@garystar1592 14 күн бұрын

Can t wait for the 2026 HRV HYBRID in North America

@veersoutlet 15 күн бұрын

JDM Honda Rocks

@AllStars2525 17 күн бұрын

Why has Honda dropped Sirius XM radio? This is a deal breaker for me in this new model. Honda is killing me!!

@yo2trader539 16 күн бұрын

Can't you connect with your iPhone or Android device?

@UnionAdvocate 15 күн бұрын

Kinda weird the LX and Sport didn’t get the 1.5T, and the EX was dropped. Not everyone wants a hybrid. Now there’s no non-hybrid premium trim. And no spare tire?

@jeffhaddox2239 17 күн бұрын

Again, no spare???

@itsallrobbish 15 күн бұрын

The hatch of this model is the only one we get in the UK. Not cheap, but great. Shame that the UK public are obsessed with the Golf, not great looking now and pretty much inferior in most ways.

@larryhouse3776 12 күн бұрын

I had a new Golf R for 4 months. Pure trash. Brilliant handling but a terrible car to live with

@plinkogucci 12 күн бұрын

Toyota has awd going for it. I like Honda’s styling a lot more tho

@adrienchan2097 17 күн бұрын

Tuff pick

@Jph606 10 күн бұрын

Hump probably for exhaust

@ninjaturtlesoup2769 12 күн бұрын

No spare tire? wtf I’ll pass

@Kjhgr01 17 күн бұрын

Wow, sometimes I envy your job, but having to go to Montreal for this reveal was quite the punishment! Honda must really dislike you. Is the PR person worked at Subaru before?

@douglasdunn8080 16 күн бұрын

I had a 2010 Civic Hybrid as a company car for a short time (thankfully). It couldn’t get out of its own way. Slowest car I’d ever driven. It couldn’t even hold speed with cruise set on hills on the interstate. Great stereo though…

@tubewacha 15 күн бұрын

You should compare to last year's Insight. I hate the Civics screen protruding out of the dashboard like a design afterthought.

@GrahamFoxworthy 16 күн бұрын

No headsup display 😢

@carl4737 14 күн бұрын

Honda put a base civic w hybrid, not 30k+ for a civic

@PTL4OSAS 14 күн бұрын

Why does Honda hate rear seat passengers so much? They really need to get the area rear of the B pillar up to par. Is a pocket on the back of the driver's seat that hard to apply? And no air vents or USB outlets, especially at this price point? Come on man!!

@phillipsmall7674 14 күн бұрын

I agree!

@jettrooper101 5 күн бұрын

Same on the Toyota Prius. Can they not imagine that maybe someone over 5' 8" might want to sit in the back seat?

@terroristatony 14 күн бұрын

Good to lease. Or to sell before 60k miles so you don't have to deal with hybrid batteries right?

@harrytej 13 күн бұрын

Why? honda sells more hybrid CRVs and accords.. Camry sells only hybrid now… why are we worried about a puny battery? Are we in 2010s?

@terroristatony 13 күн бұрын

@@harrytej 8k batteries ain't no joke. It's more than what you would save on gas

@larryhouse3776 12 күн бұрын

Get a Toyota then. Their battery comes with a 10 year, 200,000km warrenty. Not sure about Honda however but I'm sure they're going to be competitive

@harrytej 12 күн бұрын

@@terroristatony why do you think it is 8k ? Did honda dealers tell u that? With millions of cars around you dont think there will be an alternative non- OEM solution?

@terroristatony 12 күн бұрын

@@harrytej yeah dealership quotes unless dealerships are scamming which I don't think they would do that to the American people