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The 2025 Honda Civic proved to be just as good looking as it was at sipping gas in the hybrid version.

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The 2025 Honda Civic proved to be thoughtfully designed and full of easy to understand controls and unique surface materials.

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Inside, the 2025 Honda Civic was loaded with comfort and technology.

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Using the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid for a week proved to us what fun a car can be and still get over 50 miles per gallon.

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The 2025 Honda Civic.

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There are few vehicles that truly surprise us after years of test driving the newest models each week — but the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring did just that. Not because of flashy luxury features or jaw-dropping horsepower, but because of what it didn’t do: It wouldn’t run out of gas.

No matter how hard we tried.

For an entire week, we put this new Civic hybrid through every typical daily routine we could think of: commuting from our home in Springville to work in Provo each day, a couple of trips on the freeway, errands, a quick jaunt over to Spanish Fork for dinner, and a longer weekend loop down to Payson and back. Even after all of that — just shy of 250 miles logged — we’d only managed to use a quarter of a tank of fuel. The gauge remained stubbornly high, refusing to budge.

The Civic Hybrid Sport Touring is rated by the EPA at 50 mpg city and 47 mpg highway, but somehow, we averaged 62.5 miles per gallon during our time behind the wheel. And we weren’t driving it with a feather foot, either. Between freeway merges and a few uphill accelerations, this Civic didn’t live in the slow lane.

Power meets efficiency

Honda has brought its hybrid technology to the Civic in a big way for 2025, offering a level of power and fuel economy that sets a new bar in the compact sedan class. Under the hood is a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine mated to Honda’s two-motor hybrid system — an efficient pairing that’s surprisingly punchy when needed.

This new 2.0-liter engine is made right here in the U.S. at the Anna Engine Plant in Ohio, adding some U.S. engineering and pride in the craftsmanship of the powerplant. The total output is a respectable 200 horsepower and 232 pound-feet of torque — numbers that once belonged to sporty hatchbacks and compact coupes, not gas-saving hybrids.

Around town, the Civic proved to be quiet and composed. At low speeds, it operated primarily in EV mode when possible, gliding through neighborhoods and stop-and-go traffic with hardly a sound. On the freeway, however, it comes alive. Merging onto Interstate 15 near Springville was seamless, with quick, confident acceleration that gave us plenty of confidence as we zipped into traffic. It may be a hybrid, but this Civic had no problem keeping up with Utah’s fast-paced freeways.

A commuter’s dream

As daily commuters to Provo, we appreciated just how comfortable and composed the Civic Hybrid Sport Touring was day after day. Honda has truly refined the driving experience in this 11th-generation Civic, from its suspension tuning to its cabin noise suppression. The hybrid model is slightly quieter than the nonhybrid versions, likely thanks to the electric-only operation at lower speeds and better insulation.

Inside, the Civic Sport Touring trim offered upscale materials that defied its modest price point. Leather-trimmed seats, a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system and a large 9-inch touch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto made each drive more enjoyable. The digital gauge cluster was crisp and easy to read, and the hybrid-specific displays gave us constant updates on fuel economy, energy usage and battery charge.

We especially liked the supportive seats on longer drives — our weekend excursion through the fields south of Utah Lake gave us time to appreciate both the ride comfort and the panoramic views made better by the Civic’s low dashboard and unobtrusive A-pillars.

Trying to use up fuel

Given Honda’s claims and the high mileage ratings, we decided to do our best to burn through as much fuel as possible during our test week. We drove the Civic like any normal driver might — some freeway, some city, some errands with quick starts and stops.

Still, by week’s end, the fuel needle had barely moved. The Civic Hybrid comes with a 12.4-gallon gas tank, meaning with our average of 62.5 mpg, we were on pace for over 770 miles of range on a single tank. It felt like cheating — a car that refused to stop for gas even when you try to make it so.

It’s no wonder Honda plans for hybrids to make up about 40% of all Civic sales in the U.S. going forward. With fuel prices always uncertain, this kind of efficiency without sacrificing power is a game-changer.

Sharp looks, sporty vibe

From the outside, the 2025 Civic Hybrid stood out with a clean, sophisticated design. The low, wide stance gave it a planted, athletic look, while subtle hybrid badging and unique alloy wheels distinguish it from the standard gasoline models. Our test model came in a sleek Meteorite Gray Metallic paint — one of our favorite shades on a modern sedan.

Even after several encounters with neighbors and passersby, most couldn’t tell it was a hybrid at first glance. That’s part of its appeal — it doesn’t shout “eco car,” it simply looks like a modern, attractive Civic with a secret.

Inside, the honeycomb mesh design element across the dash adds a modern flair, and the fit and finish throughout the cabin is excellent. Controls are intuitive and within easy reach, and Honda’s latest infotainment system is snappy and responsive.

Safety and peace of mind

Every 2025 Civic Hybrid comes with Honda Sensing, the company’s suite of advanced safety features. Adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, forward collision warning and traffic sign recognition were all welcome additions on our daily drives, especially in heavy morning traffic on I-15.

The hybrid also includes low-speed follow for stop-and-go traffic, which worked beautifully on a rainy Wednesday morning commute when traffic slowed to a crawl.

At the end of the week

The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring was proof that practical can still be fun. It offered excellent fuel economy, surprisingly strong acceleration and a comfortable, tech-savvy interior — all wrapped in a sleek, modern design. For drivers who want something reliable for the daily grind but don’t want to give up excitement or style, the Civic Hybrid would be an ideal choice.

More than anything, this Civic reminded us how far hybrids have come. Gone are the days of underpowered, appliance-like hybrids with little character. Honda’s newest hybrid is sporty, smooth, efficient — and dare we say — entertaining.

And if you’re the type who dreads gas station visits, this might just be your dream car. After nearly 250 miles, we’re still wondering if we’ll ever need to fill it up.

Base price: $31,750

Destination charge: $1,095

Price as driven: $32,845