Facelifted 2025 Honda Civic Revealed

Honda has officially lifted the curtain on the refreshed 2025 Civic, bringing subtle design changes, updated infotainment tech, and a new trim structure to its popular hatchback. The update comes just ahead of the car’s UK arrival later this summer, with order books now open from £34,020.

The facelift marks the first significant revision to the eleventh-generation Civic since it launched in 2022. While the core engineering remains unchanged — including the e:HEV hybrid powertrain — Honda has focused on refining the car’s styling and onboard tech to keep it fresh against strong competition in the family hatch market.

Mild Outside, Meaningful Inside

On the outside, changes are minimal but noticeable. The front bumper now features sharper intakes and a cleaner lower grille, while LED lighting elements get a slight redesign. The rear bumper has also been subtly reshaped for a more athletic look.

Buyers looking for something a bit bolder will appreciate the new Advance Sport trim, which sits at the top of the revised range. It features gloss black exterior accents, a unique mesh grille, and a set of matte black 18-inch alloys that give the Civic a more purposeful stance without veering into Type R territory.

Inside, the 2025 Civic benefits from improved infotainment, now offering native support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with updated graphics and faster response times. Honda has also added new interior colour schemes and trim finishes, particularly for the Advance and Sport variants, which now offer more premium-feeling materials.

Powertrain Carries Over

Under the bonnet, the Civic sticks with the familiar 2.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid system producing 181bhp and 315Nm of torque. Power is delivered through a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that simulates stepped gear changes under acceleration, helping avoid the rubber-band feel often associated with traditional CVTs.

Performance remains respectable for a hybrid family hatch, with 0–62mph taking around 7.8 seconds and CO₂ emissions rated at just 89g/km. WLTP fuel economy figures sit around 56–60mpg, depending on trim and wheel size.

While it’s not a hot hatch by any stretch, the Civic remains one of the sharper-handling cars in its segment thanks to a low centre of gravity and multi-link rear suspension. The facelift doesn’t alter the chassis, but the Advance Sport model does feature unique damper tuning and a recalibrated steering setup for a slightly more engaging drive.

Trims, Pricing and What You Get

The 2025 Civic is available in three trims:

• Elegance (£34,020): Includes 17-inch alloys, LED headlights, front/rear parking sensors, and the updated 9-inch infotainment system.

• Advance (£36,070): Adds a 10.2-inch digital driver display, heated seats, upgraded audio, and additional driver assists.

• Advance Sport (£37,620): Brings sportier styling, bespoke chassis tuning, and exclusive interior/exterior finishes.

All models come with Honda’s SENSING safety suite as standard, which includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, and autonomous emergency braking.

Honda Playing the Long Game

While the 2025 Civic doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it strengthens what was already one of the more rounded offerings in the hybrid hatchback space. For buyers who aren’t yet ready to go fully electric, the Civic offers solid real-world efficiency, mature styling, and a well-sorted driving experience — all with Honda’s usual reputation for reliability and long-term ownership value.

More importantly, the facelift helps the Civic stay competitive against the likes of the Toyota Corolla, Peugeot 308, and upcoming electrified Golf models. It’s clear that Honda isn’t chasing gimmicks here — just gradual, sensible improvements to a car that already does a lot right.