HONDA has introduced that it’s going to reduce the entry-grade, petrol-powered Civic from its 2025 vary whereas introducing a spread of recent applied sciences and new, extra inexpensive hybrid-powered variant.
Whereas launch timing and pricing for the newly up to date vary is but to be suggested, Honda Australia says the 2024 vary is now on run-out, with all future grades – excluding the Civic Sort R – to be supplied completely with petrol-electric hybrid working gear.
For 2025, Honda will introduce a brand new e:HEV L variant to the Civic vary, becoming a member of the present e:HEV LX (at present priced from $55,000 drive-away).
Each variants are understood to supply the newest era of Honda Join infotainment companies, together with addition distant managed options (together with distant engine begin, cabin preconditioning, and digital key) and Google built-in.
Accessed through a 9.0-inch central touchscreen, the mix permits customers entry to Google Assistant and Google Maps, and a spread of downloadable functions through the Google Play retailer.
Stylistically, the facelifted Civic sports activities a brand new entrance bumper and grille, and two new pearlescent paint finishes: Seabed Blue and Sonic Gray, the latter unique to the e:HEV LX.
“Constructing on the present strengths of the Civic nameplate, each hybrid grades emphasise a modern and sporty exterior,” detailed Honda Australia in an announcement.
“The refreshed mannequin sees Civic’s sporty styling additional enhanced with a brand new refined entrance bumper and grille, and improved aerodynamics.”
Honda has not detailed any modifications to the Civic’s e:HEV driveline which includes a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and twin electrical motor mixture. Whole system output for the unit is rated at 135kW and 315Nm.
The front-wheel pushed Civic hybrid vary contains a constantly variable transmission (CVT) with electrical energy saved in a lithium-ion battery.
Whereas additional specification element for the incoming Civic e:HEV L remains to be to be confirmed, it’s anticipated the high-grade e:HEV LX will proceed to supply tools highlights similar to a ten.2-inch digital instrument panel, heated steering wheel, leather-based upholstery, LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, powered entrance seats, and wi-fi machine charging.
The Civic’s generously geared up Honda Sensing array of security applied sciences is known to hold over into the MY25 line-up, the vary additionally persevering with to be backed by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee together with capped-price servicing (at $199 yearly) and premium roadside help.
“Over the past 50 years, the enduring Honda Civic has continued to foster a powerful buyer fanbase within the Australian market,” stated Honda Australia vp and director Carolyn McMahon.
2025 Honda Civic vary:
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VTi-LX (a)
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$47,200*
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Deleted
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e:HEV L (a)
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TBC
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New variant
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e:HEV LX (a)
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$55,000*
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Carry over
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Sort R
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$74,100*
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Carry over
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*Present drive-away worth, topic to vary.
