Honda is making headlines this month with its futuristic upcoming electric vehicle models: the AFEELA 1 and the 0 Series sedan and SUV.
But while the Japanese automaker looks to join the EV bandwagon and push boundaries, it continues to hit home runs with cars featuring much more conventional styling and technology.
Is the Prologue the Past or the Future?
The 2024 Honda Prologue EV, which is based on the General Motors Ultium platform, is a hit, with 33,017 units sold last year in the United States — almost half of that coming in November and December.
The Prologue doesn’t have butterfly doors or an ultrawide digital display. It’s a sensible EV within reach that looks like a Honda. And that’s what people want right now.
The Civic Hybrid Is a Winner Too
The same goes for the Honda Civic Hybrid, which was just named the North American Car of the Year by top automotive journalists.
The Honda Civic Hybrid starts at an MSRP of $28,950. Upgrading to the Touring trim pushes the price past $30,000 but adds premium features like leather-trimmed seats, Bose Premium Sound, and a 10.2-inch touchscreen.
Under the hood, the Civic Hybrid delivers a 200-horsepower powertrain, an upgrade from the gas-only model’s 150-hp 2.0L engine. This boost results in a 0-60 mph time of just over 6 seconds.
Fuel economy remains impressive, with 50 mpg in the city and 47 mpg on the highway.
Interior and Exterior Design
The Civic Hybrid’s exterior design is sporty yet understated, resembling a more conservative Audi A3 — at least from the side.
Inside, the Civic offers a surprisingly tasteful cabin. The dashboard features a metallic honeycomb mesh design and a smartly-placed touchscreen.
The overall aesthetic remains similar to the 11th generation Civic launched in 2022, but still feels fresh.
The Civic Hybrid does have some downsides: like other Honda sedans, it doesn’t offer all-wheel drive. It also lacks rear vents, which might bother your kids in the summer heat or winter cold.
The Civic Hybrid is probably a better option for drivers with infrequent backseat passengers.
Additionally, at this price point, the Civic Hybrid competes with the Toyota Camry.
Of the two, the Civic Hybrid is arguably more fun to drive and has a more youthful aesthetic. But the 2025 Camry has gone all-hybrid, boasts a more powerful combined 232-hp powertrain, and also offers an AWD option.
Toyota, it should be noted, has been in the hybrid game for much, much longer.
Wide Acclaim
Neither vehicle is likely to disappoint and both have received plaudits from leading industry voices.
Car and Driver named the 2025 Honda Civic Sport Hybrid Hatchback one of its 10 Best Cars for 2025 and gave it a perfect 10/10 rating. They praised its sporty driving dynamics, practicality, and high-quality build.
Motor Trend hailed the Civic as a “hybrid that thinks it’s an EV” — alluding to its punchy drive.
The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid may not be the car of the future, but for those looking for a reliable car that’s fun to drive — and not a spaceship or science experiment — it is the car of today.
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