As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of internal combustion engines, Honda was reluctant to enter into electrified internal combustion engines for years. This is despite the fact that the company had already shown how well it knew about electric cars when it introduced the Honda Insight in 1999. But after the Honda CR-V Hybrid, the Japanese automaker appears to have softened its stance in the wake of rising environmental concerns and sold a record 197,317 units in 2023 alone, becoming the best-selling hybrid vehicle in the United States
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With the recent introduction of the hybrid Civic for 2025, Honda’s U.S. lineup of hybrid cars has now expanded to three (four if you consider the Honda Civic sedan and hatchback as separate models). Additionally, the Japanese automaker is now also attracted to the idea of producing a variety of all-electric vehicles, especially after the successful launch of its first-ever all-electric SUV, the 2024 Honda Prologue. The Minato-based giant announced back in April that it was building a 240,000-vehicle capacity electric vehicle factory and an electric vehicle battery plant to “strengthen its electric vehicle supply system and prepare for a future increase in electric vehicle demand in North America.” .” Now, as far as hybrid vehicles and very near-term developments go, here’s a ranking of all Honda models by starting price (MSRP), from cheapest to most expensive.
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2025 Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid: $28,750
At $28,750, the 2025 Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid is Honda’s most affordable hybrid model you can buy brand new. For that price, it offers 200 horses (versus 150 for the ICE model), 50 horsepower more than its ICE siblings, combined fuel economy of 49 mpg, heated front seats, a power moonroof and dual-zone automatic climate control on a 7-inch touchscreen. Infotainment system with a 7-inch driver information display, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a 8-speaker sound system and 2 USB-C ports.
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If you’re looking for additional amenities like a wireless smartphone charger, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, or even leather seats, then the Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid is your best bet, albeit at a slightly higher starting price point $31,750. This model also features power front seats, a larger 9-inch infotainment screen, a 10.2-inch driver information display, a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system, HD Radio, Google Built-in and Amazon Alexa.
2025 Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid: $29,950
The 2025 Civic Hatchback Hybrid is another new addition to Honda’s hybrid lineup and, similar to its sedan counterpart, features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine paired with two electric motors for 200 hp and 232 lb-ft of torque, however Here, combined city/highway fuel economy drops slightly to 48 mpg combined. It’s not just the hybrid engines that the Civic sedan and hatchback share. The Hatchback Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid are both equipped similarly to their sedan siblings, with the Sport Hybrid offering standard heated front seats, a 7-inch touchscreen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an eight-speaker sound system, etc.
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Aside from that, the Civic Hatchback Hybrid features, among other things, standard Google installation and a more spacious trunk that reflects its higher price: a whopping 24.5 cubic feet of space compared to the Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid’s 14.8 cubic feet of trunk space. However, the latter makes up for this with slightly more interior space, boasting a total passenger volume of 99.0 cubic feet compared to 96.6 cubic feet for the hatchback. The 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Hybrid starts at $29,950, while the Sport Touring Hybrid starts at $32,950.
2025 Honda Accord Hybrid – $33,655
The Honda Accord has performed particularly well in recent years, even by its own very successful standards. The 11th generation in particular is touted as one of the best Honda Accord generations, consistently achieving strong sales thanks to its refined yet sporty driving experience, stunningly beautiful exterior, practicality, spacious interior and massive 16.7 cubic feet of trunk and trunk volume numerous standard functions. Fittingly, it’s now at the forefront of Honda’s electrification efforts, offering up to four hybrid trims: the Honda Accord Sport Hybrid, EX-L Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid and Touring Hybrid.
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No matter which grade you choose, you’ll get a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that uses two electric motors to produce a combined output of 204 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque. However, fuel consumption may vary depending on your preferred trim. Data on Honda’s official website shows that the EX-L Hybrid is the most efficient Honda Accord Hybrid trim, with a combined city/highway fuel economy of 48 mpg. In comparison, the Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid and Touring Hybrid trim levels deliver 4 mpg less at 44 mpg. However, the Accord has one of the highest prices for a hybrid model from Honda, with prices starting at $33,655.
2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid – $34,650
Honda’s move into electrification wouldn’t be complete without its most popular hybrid SUV. The Honda Accord CR-V hybrid crossover has been part of Honda’s hybrid vehicle lineup since 2020 and ticks all the boxes for U.S. consumers who want a reliable compact SUV with a smooth ride, good fuel economy, useful cargo space, and a spacious and comfortable cabin. In terms of performance, the CR-V Hybrid has the same powertrain setup as the Honda Accord Hybrid, meaning a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors that combine to produce 204 horses and 247 lb-ft of torque.
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However, unlike the Honda Accord Hybrid, the CR-V Hybrid is available with all-wheel drive. It’s also slightly less efficient than the Accord, with the front-wheel-drive versions delivering a combined 40 mpg in their most efficient setting. If you opt for all-wheel drive, returns drop slightly to 37 mpg combined, which is about 9 mpg more than non-hybrid CR-V models, given their combined fuel economy of 28 mpg city/highway. Pricing for the Honda CR-V Hybrid starts at $34,650 for the entry-level Sport Hybrid trim; The top-of-the-line CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid has an MSRP of $41,100.