2025 Honda Civic Hybrid: A Fresh Face and Electrified Grace!

Grip the steering wheel tightly, hybrid enthusiasts and loyal supporters of Honda! With the grand debut of the 2025 Honda Civic hybrid car, the automotive industry is full of excitement. The 11th generation Civic, released in the United States in April 2021, has reached the time for a facelift, which is a stunning update. The US market will welcome the launch of the Civic hybrid sedan and hatchback, which will be launched this summer and is expected to account for around 40% of the Civic’s sales.

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The Cosmetic Changes of Civic FE

The cosmetic surgery of Civic FE is no longer just a rumor; This is the reality of the Civic RS prototype we saw at the 2024 Tokyo Motor Show. The new appearance features a thicker grille, reducing the “forehead” of the previous model, and introducing a honeycomb mesh aligned with the lower grille to form a cohesive and aggressive front panel. The outer shell of the side fog lights has been replaced by vertical ventilation openings, giving the car a sporty R-style, and the wheels (possibly 19 inches) add to the car’s momentum.

The backend has not been excluded from the renovation, and the modified LED logo has increased the modern appeal of the car. Although we can only speculate on the interior updates, it can be certain that the already fresh and popular design will undergo minimal changes.

For people in ASEAN and Malaysia, this expectation is obvious. According to the schedule of the pre refurbished model, the updated Civic FE may be launched in early 2025 or even by the end of 2024. Everyone is asking, ‘What do you think of Civic’s new face?’

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The Upcoming Civic Hybrid

But plastic surgery is just the beginning. The 2025 Civic Hybrid is expected to change the game rules. As the history of hybrid vehicles in the United States comes to an end with the 2015 Civic hybrid, Honda’s reintroduction is a bold move, especially after the discontinuation of the Insight. The return of Civic hybrid cars is a direct challenge to competitors such as Toyota Corolla hybrid cars and the award-winning Prius.

Although the details are still confidential, it is expected that the 2025 Civic hybrid car will be equipped with a powertrain similar to the Accord hybrid car and CR-V hybrid car. If it matches the performance of the European Civic e: HEV, we may see a powerful 181 horsepower, and if it matches the Accord hybrid, even 204 horsepower. This will make the Civic hybrid one of the most powerful Civic after the R-type.

The “Sport Travel” badge and Pirelli PZero tires on the prototype car indicate that Honda is positioning the Civic hybrid as a high-end option in the Civic lineup. This strategy may reshape the Civic family, potentially phasing out entry-level 2.0-liter engines and adopting a lineup dominated by 1.5-liter turbocharged and new hybrid systems.

Looking ahead to the future, Civic hybrid vehicles will join an increasing number of Honda electric vehicles. It is undeniable that hybrid vehicles will account for a large proportion of Honda’s sales in 2023. The summer release of the Civic Hybrid is approaching, marking a new chapter in Honda’s legendary history of innovation and performance.

Therefore, as the Honda Civic hybrid car prepares to hit the road in 2025, prepare for a summer full of electric excitement. With its updated design and hybrid technology, it is not just a new model, but also indicates that Honda is moving at full speed towards the future of electrification.