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About the Honda Civic
Last updated Jan 23, 2025The new Honda Civic is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $44,986 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Vti-lx variant and topping out at $70,605 for the Type R.
There are 4 variants of the Civic available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2024.
Engine options include 2.0L null (135kW/315Nm), 2.0L turbo (235kW/420Nm) and 1.5L turbo (131kW/240Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Civic is offered with a 8 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
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Power to Weight
89.5 - 167.01 kW/t
69.94 kW/t
167.01 kW/t
Boot Space
410 - 449 litres
208 litres
608 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.2 - 8.93 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
10.42 L/100km
Vehicle Range
528 - 800 km
526 km
3,077 km
Price
$44,986 - $70,605
$24,000
$76,427
Warranty (Years)
8 years
5 years
8 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
31 years
5 years
31 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
1.1 kWh
0.87 kWh
12.4 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
No Data
3.7 kW
3.7 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
No Data
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Honda Civic News
2025 Honda Civic Price
VTi-LX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $44,986 |
e:HEV-L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $47,400 |
e:HEV-LX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $52,935 |
Type R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $70,605 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Honda Civic Specs
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2025 Honda Civic Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Honda Civic
The most fuel efficient Honda Civic is the e:HEV-L with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L and uses 5L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Honda Civic that uses the most amount of fuel is the Type R with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO and uses 8.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Honda Civic | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2025 Honda Civic Warranty
What is the warranty on a Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic offers a 8 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Honda Civic FAQs
The cheapest Honda Civic is the VTi-LX that starts from $44,986.
The most expensive Honda Civic is the Type R that starts from $70,605.
The best towing capacity of a Honda Civic is 750 kg offered by the following variants: e:HEV-L and e:HEV-LX.
The largest Honda Civic is the Type R which measures 1890mm wide, 4606mm in length and sits 1407mm tall.
The most powerful Honda Civic is the Type R which has 235kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO engine.
The Honda Civic is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Honda Civic is the e:HEV-L which weighs 1930 kg (kerb weight).
The Honda Civic may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or premium unleaded.