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

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.

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,

The latest update largely leaves the Civic alone with the exception of small styling tweaks and new hybrid options

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.

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.

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.

Powering the new Civic Hybrid hatch is the same two-motor hybrid system that we've come accustomed to in the Civic Hybrid sedan and even the CR-V Hybrid. It consists of a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated Atkinson-cycle gasoline four-cylinder, though it's bolstered by an electric motor to produce 200 horsepower and a hefty 232 pound-feet of torque.

Honda Civic hatchback hybrid is the future of commuter cars. Hybrid cars deserve a better reputation. They’re no longer the niche, eco-conscious choice—they’re our modern reality, and they’re great. The 2025 Honda Civic hybrid hatchback proves that.

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.