HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2023 REVIEW: E:HEV

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The 2023 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid is presented as a return to premium form for Honda, aiming to compete with established luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW. The reviewer highlights its surprisingly competitive pricing, especially considering the extensive features, which include digital instrumentation, a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, and advanced safety systems. The hybrid powertrain, featuring a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine and dual electric motors, delivers a potent 135 kW and 315 Nm, offering brisk acceleration that the reviewer describes as "almost hot hatch fast." The driving experience is praised for its refinement, poise, and a sporty engine note in Sport mode, making it a "grand tourer that also happens to be an Eco Warrior." Real-world fuel economy is excellent, achieving 4.2 liters per 100 km on regular unleaded petrol. The interior is lauded for its elegance, spaciousness, and build quality, with particular appreciation for physical climate controls. The reviewer concludes that the e:HEV is a significant improvement over previous hybrids and potentially the best non-Type R Civic ever, making it a compelling, almost "bargain" proposition in the premium small car segment.