Honda updates Civic range for 2025

BY MATT BROGAN | 4th Dec 2024

HONDA Australia has announced pricing details of its refreshed Civic range this week, the now all-hybrid Small passenger segment contender (excluding Civic Type R) available in two grades and priced from $49,9-0 drive-away.

The new Civic e:HEV L entrant replaces the petrol-powered Civic VTi LX in Honda’s local line-up, meaning the entry point to the range is now $2700 more expensive than before. The high grade Civic e:HEV LX increases in price by $900 – now from $55,900 drive-away.

With additional features and more standard equipment than before – including next-generation Honda Connect and Google built-in technologies – the 2025 Honda Civic range is set to further build on the nameplate’s 52-year heritage with improved comfort levels, revamped visuals, and an all-hybrid driveline Honda says is a “bridge to electrification”.

Visually, the refreshed Civic is differentiated by a reprofiled front bumper and body-coloured lower headlight garnishing Honda says makes for a more powerful and dynamic frontal silhouette.

The treatment is complemented by newly designed 18-inch alloy wheels (with tyre repair kit in lieu of a spare wheel) that are said to provide a more athletic look.

Other equipment highlights for the Civic e:HEV L include a 10.2-inch digital instrument panel, four USB-C charging ports, front and rear acoustic parking sensors, traffic sign recognition, intelligent speed assist, a heated steering wheel, auto up/down power windows, and a 9.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto connectivity, and 12-speaker Bose sound.

Elsewhere, the variant offers auto folding and heated wing mirrors, LED headlights and DRLs, rear privacy glass, leather-accented and cloth combination upholstery in black, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, and keyless entry and ignition.

The high grade Civic e:HEV LX (from $55,900 drive-away) adds a wireless phone charging pad, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, panoramic sunroof, leather-appointed upholstery in black, powered front seat adjustment, a chrome steering wheel inlay, sunglasses holder, leather door card inlays, front door card illumination, and an additional rear coat hook and seatback map pocket.

As per the previous model, the front-wheel driven 2025 Honda Civic is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and twin electric motor hybrid driveline driving a single-speed transmission.

The system provides 135kW of power and 315Nm of torque with Combined cycle fuel consumption expected to adhere closely to the outgoing variant’s 4.2 litre per 100km figure. Four drive modes are offered, including Econ, Normal, Sport and Individual.

Both Civic variants are equipped with a generous list of standard safety features as part of the Honda Sensing suite while the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure is designed to better protect occupants and pedestrians in the event of an accident, the importer says.

For 2025, the Civic range is available in a choice of four paint colours including Platinum White, Crystal Red, Seabed Blue, and Sonic Grey (e:HEV LX only).

Locally, the Honda Civic continues to vie against the likes of the Hyundai i30 Hybrid (from $33,000 +ORCs) and Toyota Corolla Hybrid (from $32,100 +ORCs).

Honda has sold 865 examples of the Civic year-to-date, down 17 per cent on the same time last year.

“Since the launch of the first-generation Honda Civic in Australia over 50 years ago, it has earned a strong customer following, spanning across generations of Honda loyalists,” said Honda Australia vice president and director Carolyn McMahon.

“This newly updated Honda Civic delivers the sleek silhouette and sporty performance that our customers know and love all whilst keeping in line with its legacy of introducing innovative technology with Google built-in as standard.”

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