2025 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID SPORT TOURING - POV FIRST DRIVING IMPRESSIONS

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The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring receives a strong endorsement in this first driving impression. The reviewer highlights the significant improvements in cabin quietness, attributing it to enhanced sound deadening and new, quieter Continental tires. The new two-motor hybrid system, producing 200 hp and 232 lb-ft of torque, is praised for its seamless transition between EV and gasoline power, offering a refined and responsive driving experience, particularly in city driving. The updated Google-based infotainment system is a welcome change, addressing previous sluggishness and offering integrated Google Maps and voice commands. While the rear seat offers good legroom, headroom is noted as slightly limited. The reviewer also commends the retuned suspension and improved driver aids, including lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control, for a more natural and stable feel. The only minor drawbacks mentioned are the lack of a manual transmission option and the inability to set regenerative braking to a permanent mode. Overall, the Civic Hybrid Sport Touring is presented as a significant upgrade, feeling more upscale and fulfilling its place in the lineup effectively.