It’s now more expensive than ever to buy a Honda Civic in Australia, with the hatchback going hybrid-only locally, as prices start from almost $50,000.
Gone is the petrol-powered Civic VTi LX from the lineup, with the new e:HEV L taking its place in the range, slotting in below the existing e:HEV LX.
Priced from $49,900 drive-away, the Honda Civic e:HEV L is $2700 dearer than the petrol model it replaces as the entry point to the lineup, while the LX has undergone a $900 price increase to now start from $55,900.
The flagship high-performance Civic Type R is counted by Honda as a separate model, so isn’t included in the 2025 model year (MY25) update.
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As reported last month, the facelifted Civic range has benefitted from the fitment of a larger 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster on both hybrid variants (the base petrol made do with a 9.0-inch unit) while its 9.0-inch touchscreen now has Google built-in.
This allows drivers to use embedded Google apps on the 9.0-inch touchscreen such as Google Assistant and Google Maps, as well as download more applications through the Google Play Store.
A carryover 2.0-litre petrol engine with an electric continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), incorporating two electric motors, powers the Civic, producing 135kW and 315Nm, with a claimed fuel consumption of 4.2L/100km.
Pricing
| Model | Drive-away price |
|---|---|
| 2025 Honda Civic e:HEV L | $49,900 (+$2700 over petrol-only VTi LX) |
| 2025 Honda Civic e:HEV LX | $55,900 (+$900) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| Honda Civic Hybrid | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L four-cylinder petrol and dual electric motors |
| Power | 135kW @ 5000-6000rpm |
| Torque | 315Nm @ 0-2000rpm |
| Transmission | Electric continuously variable transmission (e-CVT) |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1465kg (e:HEV L) 1497kg (e:HEV LX) |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 4.2L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 40L |
| Fuel requirement | 9 RON |
Dimensions
| Honda Civic Hybrid | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4560mm |
| Width | 1802mm |
| Height | 1415mm |
| Wheelbase | 2735mm |
| Cargo capacity | 409L – rear seats up 1187L – rear seats folded |
Servicing and Warranty
The Honda Civic is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Honda also offers five years of capped-price servicing, with intervals of 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.
The first five logbook services are capped at $199.
A three-year Honda Connect subscription is also included.
Safety
The Honda Civic was awarded a five-star safety rating from ANCAP based on testing conducted in 2022.
It only applies to hybrid variants, which now make up the entire Civic lineup (excluding the high-performance Type R).
| Category | Honda Civic (hybrid only) |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 89% |
| Child occupant protection | 89% |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 82% |
| Safety assist | 83% |
Standard safety equipment on all models includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver attention monitoring
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Front and rear seatbelt reminders
- Intelligent speed limiter
- Lane centring
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Reversing camera
- Traffic jam assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- 11 airbags
- Front, front-side, front knee, front centre, rear-side and full-length curtain
Standard Equipment
The Honda Civic lineup now only consists of two hybrid-only variants.
2025 Honda Civic e:HEV L highlights:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- LED fog lights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Power-folding mirrors
- Auto up/down power windows (front and rear)
- Rear privacy glass
- Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shifter
- Leatherette upholstery with red-accented suede
- Manually-adjustable, heated front seats
- Paddle shifters
- Alloy sports pedals
- Dual-zone climate control
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
- 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Google built-in
- Embedded Google Maps
- Google assistant
- Google Play Store
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- 12-speaker Bose sound system
Civic e:HEV LX adds:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Four-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat
- Black leather upholstery
- Wireless smartphone charger
Colours
The Honda Civic can be ordered in a choice of four colours:
- Platinum White Pearlescent
- Premium Crystal Red Metallic
- Seabed Blue Pearlescent (e:HEV L only, limited quantity)
- Sonic Grey Pearlescent (e:HEV LX only)
All finishes are available at no extra cost.
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