2025 Honda Civic local details released

Honda has announced local details for its updated Civic small car range, which has switched to an all-hybrid offering – bar the Type R hot hatch – across the revised two-variant line-up.

That means entry into the 2025 Honda Civic range has seen a considerable $2700 hike over the outgoing model, now opening with a new Civic e:HEV L grade from $49,990 before on-road costs.

The previous entry-level Civic VTi LX has been shown the door, while the pricier e:HEV LX remains, albeit with a $900 price increase.

Set to land in Australian showrooms later this month, the sole e:HEV powertrain now offered combines a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre petrol that is combined with two electric motors, one that drives the front wheels and the second that acts as a generator to charge the high-voltage battery.

Combined, the e:HEV produces 135kW/315Nm, which is fractionally more powerful than the deleted 1.5-litre turbo-petrol (131kW/240Nm) but produces lots more torque.

Unlike the last car's CVT, the hybrid uses a single-speed fixed transmission.

Another advantage of the e:HEV engine on the base model is it can average an impressive 4.2L/100km on the combined cycle – a reduction on the petrol unit’s 6.3L/100km.

When it comes to the new e:HEV L trim, it's a mixture of good and bad as to the goodies Honda Australia has thrown into its new base model.

The bad news is, even with a $2700 premium charged over the VTI LX, the e:HEV L loses the previous entry model's wireless phone charger, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and power-adjustable front seats.

On the flipside, safety has been enhanced on the cheapest Civic hatch with the e:HEV L adopting a new front-centre airbag, as well as rear side thorax airbags.

The Honda's driver assist tech has adopted traffic sign recognition, while front and rear parking sensors are included, as well a rear-seatbelt reminder.

Finally, Honda’s answer to the Toyota Corolla hybrid gains a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, Honda Connect telematics, and a heated steering wheel.

The base model also gets new 18-inch alloy wheels and keeps the previous trim's Google-powered 9.0-inch infotainment, 12-speaker Bose sound system, dual-climate control, and keyless entry and push-button start.

Meanwhile, the flagship e:HEV LX commands a $6000 premium over the base model and gets the missing wireless phone charger, auto-dimming rear mirror, plus a panoramic sunroof and black leather electric seats.

New improvements introduced on both the e:HEV L and e:HEV LX include a clearer image from the front camera (thanks to updated software), plus the introduction of Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google's app store.

The Honda Connect is also said to be faster and more responsive.

Externally, you might spot the subtle updates to the Civic's styling that includes a tweaked front bumper and grille that sees the fog lights deleted.

Two new colours – Seabed Blue – is limited for the e:HEV, while a new Sonic Grey (pinched from the Type R) is only available on the e:HEV LX.

Available now, the revised 2025 Honda Civic line-up will have a lot of work to catch up with the competition, with the latest VFACTS report revealing just 865 Civics were delivered in the first 10 months of 2024 – an abysmal performance when you consider in the same January-October timeframe, more than 20,000 Toyota Corollas found homes.

How much does the 2025 Honda Civic cost?
Civic e:HEV L -$49,900 (+$2700 compared to entry petrol VTI LX)
Civic e:HEV LX – $55,900 (+$900)
* Prices are drive-away

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