After more than a decade, the Honda Civic is set to make a comeback in India with its 2025 global facelift. Packed with hybrid efficiency, advanced driver-assist features, and a sporty new design, the Civic 2025 aims to challenge rivals like the Hyundai Elantra, Skoda Slavia, and Toyota Corolla.
Expected to launch in early 2025, the sedan will be priced between ₹16.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for base petrol trims and ₹24.99 lakh for top hybrid variants.
Bold, Futuristic Styling
The new Civic sports a sleek, coupe-inspired design with dimensions of 4,674 mm length, 1,802 mm width, and 1,415 mm height, supported by a 2,735 mm wheelbase. Weighing about 1,400 kg and offering 135 mm ground clearance, it balances sportiness with practicality for Indian roads.
Key exterior highlights include:
- Honeycomb grille and slim LED headlamps with DRLs
- Wraparound LED taillamps
- 18-inch alloy wheels (235/45 R18 tyres)
- Sporty aero lines and wide doors
- A spacious 519-litre boot, expandable via 60:40 split-folding rear seats
Available in colors like Meteoroid Grey and Platinum White Pearl, the Civic 2025 blends elegance with a youthful edge.
Premium Cabin With Modern Tech
Inside, the Civic offers a spacious, tech-rich cabin with seating for five. The leatherette seats feature heating for the front row, while the rear offers generous legroom and foldable backrests for extended luggage capacity (up to 728 litres).
Tech and comfort highlights include:
- 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- 10.2-inch digital driver’s display
- Dual-zone climate control
- Panoramic sunroof & ambient LED lighting
- Wireless charging & cooled cup holders
- Bose premium audio system
The build quality is focused on durability, making it ideal for long drives.
Punchy Yet Efficient Engines
The Civic 2025 will be offered with two engine options:
- 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol – 121 bhp, 145 Nm torque
- 2.0-litre hybrid – combined output of 200 hp
Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and CVT automatic. Performance-wise, the Civic accelerates from 0–100 km/h in ~10 seconds and reaches speeds up to 200 km/h.
Mileage figures are impressive:
- 18.4 kmpl (ARAI) for petrol trims
- 25–28 kmpl (ARAI) for hybrid variants
This allows a full tank (47 litres) to cover between 800–1,200 km, depending on driving style.
Safety & ADAS Suite
Safety remains a strong point for the Civic. The 2025 model is equipped with:
- Six airbags, ABS with EBD, and VSA stability control
- Honda Sensing ADAS – adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and collision mitigation braking
- 360-degree camera and blind-spot monitor
- ISOFIX child-seat anchors, TPMS, and hill-hold assist
The sedan has earned a 5-star Global NCAP rating, making it one of the safest choices in its class.
Pricing & Availability
Honda is expected to launch the Civic 2025 in early 2025 with four trims. Prices will start from ₹16.99 lakh for the petrol V variant and go up to ₹24.99 lakh for the ZX Hybrid. On-road prices in Delhi could range between ₹19 lakh and ₹28 lakh.
Honda is also expected to offer attractive finance schemes, exchange bonuses, and EMI options at launch. The sedan will come with a 3-year/unlimited km warranty, with annual service costs estimated at ₹4,000–₹5,000.
Final Verdict
The Honda Civic 2025 blends style, comfort, and efficiency in a way that appeals to young professionals, families, and driving enthusiasts. Its hybrid powertrain, premium features, and strong safety package give it an edge over rivals like the Elantra and Slavia.
