SO CLOSE TO PERFECT... ALMOST! 2026 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID REVIEW

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The 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid is lauded as an excellent, refined, and fun-to-drive compact sedan, retaining its Car of the Year status from the previous year. Reviewers praise its powerful 200 hp hybrid system, smooth operation, great handling dynamics, and elegant interior design with physical buttons and knobs. The fuel economy is also a significant strong point. However, the primary criticisms revolve around its high price point and a perceived lack of standard features, particularly the wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto on the base model, which is seen as outdated. The absence of a height adjustment for the passenger seat is also highlighted as a notable miss. Despite these shortcomings, the Civic Hybrid is considered a superior driving experience compared to its gas counterpart and the Corolla Hybrid, though the latter offers a more affordable entry point.