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Introduction:

To help members understand the latest automotive technology so they can purchase vehicles that best suit their needs, the Automobile Club of Southern California's Automotive Research Center (ARC) began testing and reviewing vehicles over a decade ago

For the 2025 edition, we include testing and ranking cars and light trucks with the latest technology, including having at least one advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) feature. In addition to vehicle evaluation, the guide covers a number of pertinent automotive topics in detail—for example, the latest advanced safety features, how to properly maintain your vehicle, and new vehicles coming to market in the next few years.

Car Guide Winner: 1st Place Small

2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring

Vehicle Type: Small Hybrid
95
 overall score
Category Ranking: 1

Vehicle Price

Base Price: $31,750
Price as Tested: $32,845

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Regular
Fuel Capacity (gal): 10.6
EPA City mpg50
EPA Highway mpg47
EPA Combined mpg49

Advanced Safety Features

  • Adaptive Cruise Control [S]
  • Advanced Headlights [S]
  • Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
  • Blind-Spot Warning [S]
  • Driver Monitoring [S]
  • Forward-Collision Warning [S]
  • Lane-Departure Warning [S]
  • Lane-Keeping Assistance [S]
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Warning [S]
  • [S] Standard, [O] Optional
NHTSA Rating:

Overall Observations

For 2025, the Honda Civic gets a refreshed grille and front-end styling, updated infotainment software, and—wait for it—a hybrid powertrain, the first Civic hybrid in the U.S. in a decade. Spoiler alert: It’s a pretty cool addition to the Civic lineup. Apart from the high-performance Si and Type R, Civics are available in 4 trim levels, the top 2 of which are hybrids. We tested the high-end Sport Touring trim. The Civic Hybrid drivetrain consists of a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and 2 electric motors (200 hp), which deliver quick acceleration off the line and good power overall. The Civic Hybrid has a comfortable ride as well, with decent steering feedback and tight handling around corners—it’s a fun, easy-to-drive car. Fit and finish are excellent inside and out. And let’s not forget the icing on the cake: an EPA-estimated 49 mpg in combined city/highway driving. The Civic Hybrid’s interior is spacious, with standard heated front seats and easy-to-use controls. And, thankfully, Honda doesn’t make you add stand-alone options and packages to get the features you want—you just move to the next higher trim level. Our fully loaded test car came with standard leather upholstery, sunroof, 9-inch infotainment touch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, power-adjustable front seats, a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, and more—a great value at just under $33,000.

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Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Powerful drivetrain
  • Smooth, comfortable ride
  • Good value for money spent
  • High-quality exterior fit and finish

Cons

  • Outdated instrument cluster and infotainment touch screen
  • No lumbar support on the driver’s seat
  • Dull, dark interior

Vehicle Specifications

Model year tested: 2025
Number of passengers (F/R): 2/3
Curb weight (lbs): 3252.0
Exterior L / W / H (in): 184.8 / 70.9 / 55.7
Wheelbase (in): 107.7
Number of air bags: 10
Warranty (months/miles): 36/36,000
Tire manufacturer and model: Continental ProContact RX
Front and rear tire size: 235/40 R18
Max towing capacity (lbs): Not recommended
Headlight type: LED
Transmission type: Hybrid drive
Drivetrain type: Front wheel
Engine/motor: 2.0L I4 hybrid
Engine horsepower @ RPM: 141 @ 6,000
Electric motor horsepower: 200
Combined system horsepower: 181

Test Data

Test Vehicle Scores

Advanced Safety Features:

9.00

Fuel Efficiency:

6.99

EPA Emissions Score:

6.00

Acceleration:

4.80

Braking:

6.75
Performance Handling: 7.62
Everyday Drivability: 8.87
Infotainment Usability: 6.75
Quality and Drivability: 7.25

Ride Quality:

7.43

Interior Size:

4.14

Easy of Entry and Exit:

7.03

Visibility:

6.53

Interior Noise:

5.11

Cargo Capacity:

.99
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