Just a few months again, Honda announced that it would reintroduce the Civic hybrid to the US, and now, we have now our first look. It’s additionally the debut of the 2025 Civic facelift, which is able to roll out throughout the mannequin lineup. The modifications are pretty delicate, however impactful.

The entrance fascia appears to be like extra sculptured, with a bigger grille and decrease consumption, and new body-color trim across the headlights. To us, it recollects the present BMW 3 Series, and whereas fashionable BMW design is usually criticized, it is not dangerous factor right here. Honda did not reveal as a lot of the rear because the entrance, however it appears to be like just like the taillights are a bit smoked out. A small change that has an honest visible influence. This Sport Touring Hybrid mannequin additionally has distinguished body-color aspect skirts, and a really good-looking set of diamond-cut six-spoke wheels. 

Honda additionally says the brand new Civic will get “feature enhancements.” We suspect which means the up to date infotainment system from the new Accord, amongst different issues. In the previous, Civic facelifts have additionally included mechanical upgrades for the sporty Si and Type R, and we’re desirous to see what Honda has within the works.

Dealers will obtain their first Civic Hybrids this summer time, and Honda says electrified fashions ought to account for round 40 p.c of gross sales. Honda has been massive on hybrids of late, with a larger emphasis on hybrid fashions for the Accord and CR-V. In a information launch, the corporate stated that it offered 361,457 CR-V Hybrids in 2023, making it the most well-liked hybrid car within the US.

Honda introduced different product plans for 2024 on Thursday, together with updates for the Acura RDX and MDX crossovers. Acura can even add a brand new, small crossover to its lineup to take a seat alongside the newly revived Integra.