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

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,

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.

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

The new 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback is hitting the road - and for the first time in the U.S., it's available as a hybrid! The Civic Hatchback hybrid began arriving at dealerships this week, joining the recently introduced new 2025 Civic sedan and Civic Si.

The Hatchback is usually pricier than the Civic Sedan, but this increase means that, while the 2024 model had a starting MSRP of $24,950 and cost no more than $31,450, the floor and ceiling of the 2025 model's price range are now $27,450 and $32,950, respectively. All pricing listed in this article excludes Honda's destination charge of $1,095.

The 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback is now en route to dealers nationwide. Priced at $27,450 plus $1,095 for the destination charge, the five-door model is available in three distinct flavors, beginning with the Sport grade.

The Civic Hybrid is new to the lineup for 2025 after being absent from Honda showrooms for a while. It's available in both sedan and hatchback body styles, with the hatch offering a bit more cargo space. Two trim levels are offered: the Sport Hybrid and the Sport Touring Hybrid.

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.

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.