Folks, I just got back from driving a couple of new Honda Civics, the facelifted 2025 versions of the Si and Hatchback Hybrid. They were both brilliant little cars in their own ways, but I know what would make them even better: combining the two.

Honda's new hybrid hatchback may be frugal, but with more power on tap is this high-end Civic actually a driver's car?

The badging on the trunk of this 2025 Honda Civic says you can have it all. Sport. Touring. Hybrid. If only it mulched and bagged, this car would be the ultimate all-in-one Honda. Stringing those three words together might seem far-fetched—almost contradictory—but here it’s a rare instance of truth in automotive advertising.

Economy cars are not exactly known for being enthralling driving machines. For the most part, they’re meant to bring you from point A to point B as efficiently and with as little fuss as possible. But,

A fifth door greatly increases the appeal of Honda's ultra-efficient Civic, but does not turn it into a hot hatch.

The latest update largely leaves the Civic alone with the exception of small styling tweaks and new hybrid options

Honda is bringing back hybrid technology to its popular compact car after several years, following the lead of other automakers that are now putting more emphasis on electrification. For 2025, the Civic Sedan and Civic Hatchback feature revised styling especially up front.

Honda’s smooth, powerful, and efficient two-motor hybrid powertrain and enhanced driver-assistance technology make the well-equipped Civic Hybrid a pleasant daily driver.

With the new-for-2025 hybrid version of the Civic finally available with the extra practicality of a hatchback body style, the Prius had better watch out.

Yes, the new Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback is the one to get. With more torque than the Civic Si and up to 50 mpg in the city, it delivers on every front.