The best-selling compact sedan joins the CR-V as part of Honda’s full hybrid line-up with the addition of the RS e:HEV variant. And like the CR-V, Honda has opted to retain not just one, but two Civic variants powered by the turbocharged 1.5-liter for 2025.

Focusing on the Civic RS e:HEV, it uses an Atkinson cycle 2.0-liter motor mated to an E-CVT. Also found in the CR-V RS e:HEV, it puts out a combined 184 horsepower and 315 Nm of torque making it the most powerful Civic variant as well as the most powerful compact hybrid available locally. Moreover, Honda is able to do something on the Civic RS e:HEV that they couldn’t do on the CR-V RS e:HEV: provide a spare tire. This is down to a smaller lithium-ion battery (1.05-kWh versus 1.4-kWh in the CR-V) situated in a structure between the rear seats and trunk.

On the other hand, the turbocharged variants retain the services of the 1.5-liter DOHC i-VTEC engine mated to a CVT. Unchanged, it makes 178 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque.

Across the entire Civic range, changes for 2025 include a restyled grille with hexagonal inserts. On both RS trims, it keeps the same gloss-black accents found on the door handles, mirror, and rear spoiler.

Five colors are available the 2025 Civic:

• Canyon River Blue Metallic – RS e:HEV exclusive
• Crystal Black Pearl – all variants
• Platinum White Pearl – all variants
• Meteoroid Gray Metallic – RS Turbo and V Turbo only
• Ignite Red Metallic – RS Turbo only

Inside, the new Civic stays close to the current model, but all variants now sport a larger 9-inch infotainment touchscreen with built-in Google Services. With no built-in SIM, users will have to tether their smartphones to gain access to Google services and apps such as Google Maps and YouTube. This is in addition to an updated version of Honda Connect which adds advanced telematics functionalities.

Other new features include parking sensors and USB Type C charging ports.

On the Civic RS models, there’s further differentiation thanks to red accents that surround the full-length dash insert. The same red accents are found on the leather/suede seats. The RS models also benefit from wireless device charging and a 12-speaker Bose sound system.

In terms of safety, Honda Sensing comes as standard, bundling Collision Mitigation Braking (CMBS), Lane Keep Assist (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Auto High Beam (AHB), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF), and Lead Car Departure Notification (LCDN).

As for pricing, it’s as follows:

• 2025 Honda Civic V Turbo – P 1,600,000
• 2025 Honda Civic RS Turbo – P 1,790,000
• 2025 Honda Civic RS e:HEV – P 1,990,000

To entice buyers, Honda Cars Philippines is waiving the reservation fee for the Civic RS e:HEV variant from October 24 to 31, 2024.