Very Good
2025 Honda Civic review
We put Honda's entry-level Civic e:HEV to the test to see if this hybrid hatchback can justify its premium price tag.
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Andrew Maclean
Honda Civic vs Suzuki Swift Comparison
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2025 Honda
Civic
vs
2025 Suzuki
Swift
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 47L
200 to 418 km
37L
141 to 226 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
8 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$44,986 - $70,605
$23,490 - $33,490
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CarExpert's Take
Andrew Maclean
Contributor
Andrew Maclean drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional build quality
- Seamless, efficient hybrid tech
- Comfortable, quiet ride
Misses
- High price of entry
- Basic amenities
- Small touchscreen
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Characterful, efficient little engine
- Light body brings lively handling
- Much improved interior technology
Misses
- Light body feels tinny at times
- Powertrain needs a heavy right foot
- Cabin tech still lags rivals
Colours Available
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
Metallic paint is $690 in Queensland and $595 in all other states and territories. The Sport’s two-tone paint is $1190 in Queensland and $1095 elsewhere.
Pure White Pearl is standard on all models, with the following finishes optional:
- Speedy Blue
- Mineral Grey
- Premium Silver (excludes Sport)
- Super Black
- Burning Red
- Champion Yellow (Sport)
- Flame Orange with black roof (Sport)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, DUAL INJECTOR | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1996 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.4L, 1.0L, 1.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW - 235kW | 61kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6500 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 420Nm | 112Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 2600 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 74.2 - 82 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
