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The 2025 Honda Civic range of configurations is currently priced from $49,900.
Our most recent review of the 2025 Honda Civic resulted in a score of 7.5 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Andrew Chesterton had this to say at the time: Talk about your new-car unsung heroes – I can't believe Honda's not selling more of these. So, if you can get over the price, and you worry it might be too small for you, I encourage you to check the Civic out. The back seat and boot are both bigger than you might expect, and the drive experience leaves most SUVs in the rear view mirror.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Andrew Chesterton liked most about this particular version of the Honda Civic: Impressive driving dynamics, Truly frugal powertrain, Svelte exterior styling
Honda Civic Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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E:hev L
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Body Type: Hatchback | Height x Width x Length: 1415x1802x4569 mm |
Ground Clearance:
134 mm
|
E:hev LX
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Body Type: Hatchback | Height x Width x Length: 1415x1802x4569 mm |
Ground Clearance:
134 mm
|
Type R
|
Body Type: Hatchback | Height x Width x Length: 1407x1890x4606 mm |
Ground Clearance:
123 mm
|
The Honda Civic 2025 prices range from $49,900 for the basic trim level Hatchback E:hev L to $74,100 for the top of the range Hatchback Type R.
Honda Civic Model | Body Type | Specs | Price |
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E:hev L
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 2.0L — AUTO |
Price:
$49,900
|
Type R
|
Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP MAN |
Price:
$74,100
|
E:hev LX
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 2.0L — AUTO |
Price:
$55,900
|
If the car is still running well and there’s no signs of oil burning, then the oil you’ve been using so far would appear to be the right one. Thicker oil is usually only used if the engine is starting to show signs of wear and is leaking or burning oil.
While that mileage sounds a lot, provided the servicing has been carried out promptly, it’s amazing how far a modern, quality engine like the Honda’s will go without problems.
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The first thing to do is to make sure your phone has Bluetooth switched on and is in Discoverable mode. Then, go to the menu on the car's info-screen and select Settings. Then scroll down and select Setup and then Bluetooth. From there, touch on Add a New Device. The car will then search for nearby devices and display them. When your phone's ID appears, scroll to it and press the Select button. Make sure the code on the screen for Bluetooth Honda Civic matches the code shown on your phone and you're good to go.
There are also online tutorials on how to connect Bluetooth to Honda Civic cars, and these are worth watching provided the unit in question is the same as the system in Australian-delivered Civics. Some markets had different set-ups, so make sure you watch the right video.
If all that fails, the connection instructions are in the car's owner's manual which, hopefully, is in the car's glove-box.
This system of Honda Civic Bluetooth paring was introduced on 2018 and on Civics, but it's worth mentioning that those earlier cars did not have on-board sat-nav. So to get navigation on the RS or VTi-L model, you definitely need your phone connected to make use of your phone's nav system.
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The recommended Honda Civic engine oil is a fully synthetic 0W20 oil. That’s what oil manufacturers say is best for any of the Civic engines sold here from 2017 onwards. That includes the 1.8-litre and 1.5-litre petrol engines as well as the high-performance Civic Type R model.
Like many Honda engines over the years, the Honda Civic oil passages can be quite small and narrow, so a good supply of clean, fresh oil is critical to these cars. That’s also why the Honda Civic oil type is a very light (thin) oil; so it flows easily and quickly.
If you know how to perform a service on any other modern car, then you already know how to change oil on a Honda Civic. It’s a DIY maintenance job for anybody who is an average mechanic and involves little in the way of tools apart from an oil filter wrench and the correct size socket or spanner to tackle the drain plug. You’ll also need drain pans and the car’s owner’s manual which will tell you things like how often to change oil, any other service interval info and specifications for how tight the drain plug needs to be tightened.
Failing all that, a trip to any service centre will be able to supply the oil and replacement filter, dispose of the waste oil and even reset the service reminder light as part of the process.
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The Civic range is an all-hybrid affair, which in this case is what Honda calls its two-motor hybrid, which pairs a 2.0-litre petrol engine with two electric motors, one being an electric generator, and the other being the actual propulsion motor which sends power to the wheels. Expect a total 135kW and 315Nm, which is sent to the front wheels via CVT auto.
The entry-level Honda Civic e:HEV L is a cool $49,990, drive-away. The top-spec LX is $55,900, on the road.
Still, the entry-level L is decently equipped, with 18-inch alloy wheels, wrapped in quality Michelin Pilot Sport rubber, all-LED lighting all around and key-less entry. Inside, there’s synthetic leather and fabric seats, dual-zone climate, a 9.0-inch central touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but also with Google built-in that provides mapping and updates, and a 12-speaker Bose stereo.
Honda Civic Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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E:hev L
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Body Type: Hatchback | Front Tyre Size: 235x40 ZR18 | Front Rim: 8x18 in |
Rear Rim:
8x18 in
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E:hev LX
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Body Type: Hatchback | Front Tyre Size: 235x40 ZR18 | Front Rim: 8x18 in |
Rear Rim:
8x18 in
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Type R
|
Body Type: Hatchback | Front Tyre Size: 265x30 ZR19 | Front Rim: 9.5x19 in |
Rear Rim:
9.5x19 in
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Inside the Civic the design is a little less adventurous than the exterior, though I do adore some of the little design flourishes, like the perforated metal effect that spans the dash.
The central screen is pretty small by modern standards, and you don't want to push too hard on some of the touch points, like the gloss-black highlights on the doors, which feel flimsy, flexible and pretty cheap.
Honda Civic Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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E:hev L
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 2.0L Hybrid AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
4.2L/100km
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Type R
|
Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP MAN |
Fuel Consumption:
8.9L/100km
|
The biggest Honda Civic surprise, I think, is the boot, which opens to reveal a flat and wide storage space that can swallow 409 litres (VDA) of luggage.
The Honda Civic is a five-seat affair, and four of them can fit full-size humans. The front sets and window seats in the back are spacious enough, but the middle seat in the back is tight for adults.
Honda Civic Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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E:hev L
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 2.0L — AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
0kg
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E:hev LX
|
Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 2.0L — AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
0kg
|
Type R
|
Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
0kg
|
There is no official zero to 100km/h time for the Honda Civic Hybrid, though we would estimate to the sprint to take around eight seconds. Top speed is around 185km/h.
Honda says you can expect 4.2L/100km on the combined (urban/extra-urban) cycle from the Civic Hybrid, but we found the fuel use was a still impressive 5.5L or so, admittedly mostly in the city.
The 40-litre tank drinks 91 RON 'standard' fuel, meaning its cheapish to fill up, and — using Honda’s numbers at least — should deliver a 950km driving range.