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Honda Civic

(2022 - present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

78
%
A

Used car score:

78
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

76
%
B

Safety Rating:

90
%
A

Eco Rating:

72
%
A

Reliability Rating:

90
%
A

Running Costs:

61
%
B

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

78
%
A

Used car score:

78
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

76
%
B

Safety Rating:

90
%
A

Eco Rating:

72
%
A

Reliability Rating:

90
%
A

Running Costs:

61
%
B

Summary


The Honda Civic is a medium-sized family car that has now been sold in different guises for over 50 years. This is the latest 11th-generation Civic, which is only available as a hybrid.

Officially titled ‘Civic eHEV’ by its manufacturer, this brand-new liftback is now available to order here in the UK, and has received unanimously positive reviews from the British motoring media so far, described by Top Gear as “one heck of an upgrade” when compared to the outgoing Civic generation.

The majority of reviewers agree that the new Civic’s biggest strength is just how well-rounded it is as a family car. “It’s tidy to drive, has a generous boot and lots of standard kit”, What Car? concludes, while Parker‘s Tom Wiltshire adds that the car has the best ride comfort and handling in its class.

Buyers can expect running costs to be low, thanks to the Civic’s petrol-electric hybrid engine, but it costs more to buy than its key rivals – notably the Toyota Corolla hybrid, and mild hybrid versions of the Ford Focus and Mazda 3.

Nevertheless, Richard Ingram of Auto Express believes that the Civic will be an appealing option to those who are looking for an efficient family car and don’t want to fork out extra for a plug-in hybrid or all-electric model. “Honda’s approach could see it score well, undercutting PHEV rivals but offering stronger fuel economy than pure-petrol models.”

As of June 2024, the Honda Civic holds a New Car Expert Rating of A with a score of 78%, which is a marked improvement over the score held by the outgoing model.

Civic highlights

  • Low running costs
  • High-quality interior
  • Class-leading driving dynamics
  • Large boot
  • Punchy performance

Civic lowlights

  • Only one engine option on offer
  • More expensive than key rivals
  • Limited rear headroom
  • No plug-in hybrid version
  • Not as interesting to look at as the last Civic

Key specifications


Body style: Medium liftback
Engines:
petrol-electric hybrid
Price:
From £36,495 on-road

Launched: Autumn 2022
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA


Media reviews


Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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Top Gear

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What Car?

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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: November 2022
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 89%
Child protection: 87%
Vulnerable road users: 82%
Safety assist: 83%

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of June 2024, this latest iteration of the Honda Civic has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

Reliability rating


Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims

The Honda Civic has a very high reliability rating of 80%, according to warranty data provided exclusively to us by our commercial partner, MotorEasy. This score applies to both the current Civic and also to previous generations, which is worth considering if you are considering a used Honda Civic.

Based on more than 170 warranty claims, the average repair cost is about £430 so a used car warranty is well worth considering if you own or are considering an C-Class. The most frequent claimant concern is the braking system, with an average bill of about £150. Engine faults are unsurprisingly the most expensive problems, and are not uncommon in the Civic.

Make sure that any used car warranty you purchase covers all of these problem areas.

Running cost rating


Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
Hybrid models58 mpgB57 – 60 mpgA – B
CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
Hybrid models112 g/kmA108 – 114 g/kmA – A
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models28B28 – 28B – B
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£224B
Year 2£515B
Year 3£803A
Year 4£1,001A
Year 5£1,415B
Overall£3,958A

The Honda Civic is a relatively inexpensive car to run, according to data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our partner, Clear Vehicle Data. As a small note, please ignore the plug-in hybrid scores listed above – there’s an error somewhere in there as the Civic is not available as a plug-in hybrid…

The Civic scores consistently well across fuel economy, road tax (which is taken from the CO2 score), insurance group and servicing costs. If you’re looking for a new car with low running costs, the Honda Civic should be on your shopping list.

Awards


Trophies, prizes and awards that the Honda Civic has received

2023

  • Auto Express Awards – Best Affordable Hybrid Car
  • Business Motoring Awards – Best Medium Car, Best Hybrid + Best Company Car
  • Carbuyer Awards – Best Hybrid Car
  • EcoCar Electrified Top 50 – Best Hybrid Medium Car
  • What Car? Awards – Best Family Car

2022

  • Scottish Car of the Year Awards – Car of the Year + Best Family Car
  • Parkers New Car Awards – Car of the Year + Best Medium Family Car

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Engine efficiency and agile handling make the 11th-generation Honda Civic a capable family car choice, but it's rivals are more affordable.Honda Civic