2023 Honda Civic

About the Honda Civic
The 2023 Honda Civic is a significant improvement over the model it replaces, however it has also gone up noticeably in price, is it a case of getting whay you pay for?
This is the 11th-generation Honda Civic and continues what has been one of the most succesful models in automotive history. Honda Australia launched the Civic with the VTi-LX as a single high specification model but has since introduced the e:HEV LX hybrid and absolute weapon that is the the Civic Type R.
Summary
Spacious, well-equipped cabin
Smooth, quiet turbocharged engine
Handsome new look
Priced at the top end of the market
No base model
No sunroof or fully digital dash
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2023 Honda Civic hybrid (inc. 0-100 & autonomy test) review
You guys were a bit shocked at the price of the 'regular' 2023 Honda Civic. But, the new Honda Civic hybrid takes it to the next level with an asking price of over $50k. Is it worth the price tag...Paul Maric finds out! Included in this video is a full detailed review, a 0-100, 80-120, reverse speed test, horn test and an autonomy test!
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The Honda Civic VTi-LX variant comes standard with the following equipment:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights with auto-levelling
- Automatic high-beam
- 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- 12-speaker Bose sound system
- Wireless phone charger
- 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shifter
- Leatherette upholstery with red-accented suede
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Four-way power passenger seat
- Heated front seats
- Rain-sensing wipers with integrated washer nozzle
- Power retractable exterior mirrors
- Auto up/down power windows (front)
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Paddle shifters
- Alloy sports pedals
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rear air vents
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
Over the VTi-LX, the Honda Civic e:HEV LX adds:
- Panoramic sunroof
- 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
- Heated steering wheel
- Power lumbar support for front seats
- Leather-appointed upholstery
- Individual drive mode
- Five-year complimentary Honda Connect subscription
- Auto up/down power windows (front and rear)
Over the VTi-LX, the Honda Civic Type R adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Limited-slip differential
- Adaptive dampers
- Brembo four-piston front brake calipers
- 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
- LogR data logger
- Eight-speaker sound system
- Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel
- Front sports seats
- Suede-styled upholstery
- Alloy gear shift knob
- Red seatbelts
- Auto up/down power windows (front and rear)
It also loses heating and power adjustment for the front seats, rear air vents, and, naturally, paddle shifters.
Price & Specs
Interior
The previous Honda Civic was spacious, but its cabin has dated rapidly since its launch in 2017. Thankfully, the brand new Honda Civic is a significant improvement.
Although the dashboard is arguably sitll simple, that's not a bad thing as it looks modern and elegant thanks in large to the silver hexagonal latticework running its width, and covering the air vents.


There’s climate controls instead of the hybrid dial and touchscreen system that featured before. That makes it much easier to use, they are also excellent to use with the knurled dials making a lovely little click as you adjust the temperature, playing into the feeling this is a more premium car than before.
The gearshift selector is also the perfect height to use as a wrist-rest when you’re operating them, which is no accident.
The driver’s display is great, however it would be great if Honda fitted the fully digital setup offered in Japan, instead Australians get a setup that sees the pairing of an analogue speedo with a 7.0-inch screen that essentially mimics an analogue rev counter with trip computer functions inside it.
The seats are comfortable and ideal for long distance trips and the driving position is excellent – you can get down nice and low, and the leather-trimmed steering wheel comes straight out from the dashboard rather than on an awkward angle.
Rear legroom has never been a Civic problem, and the longer wheelbase on the 2023 model means that’s still the case. You’ll fit adults behind adults witout issue and headroom is decent given the sloping roofline. The inclusion of rear air vents is fantastic, as is the fold-down central armrest, although you don’t get USB ports back there. Instead, there’s a blanking panel.



Exterior
It has an elegant new exterior design for starters, and an interior that banishes the overwrought look of the current car in favour of clean, simple lines.

















Ownership Suitability
Perfect for a buyer that is looking for a car with all the features you could ask for. It's expensive, but it's definitely a case of getting what you pay for.
Honda Civic Colours
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic




The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red




Cost of Ownership
Maintenance is required every 12 months or 10,000km. Although those intervals are 5000km shorter than you see in some rivals.
Honda Civic Safety Rating
The new Honda Civic has yet to be assessed by ANCAP, but its Euro NCAP counterpart awarded hybrid models five stars.
The Civic received an adult occupant protection rating of 89 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 87 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 82 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 83 per cent.
Standard safety equipment on all models includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane-centring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Driver attention monitoring
- Front, front-side, front knee and full-length curtain airbags
- Reversing camera
The e:HEV LX and Type R gain traffic sign recognition, an intelligent speed limiter and front and rear parking sensors, while the e:HEV LX uniquely has rear side and front centre airbags.
Honda Civic Options
There are no options except for the colour.
Honda Civic Warranty
The 2023 Honda Civic is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Honda also offers five years of capped-price servicing, with intervals of 12 months or 10,000km.
Each service is capped at $199.
Honda Civic Infotainment
The new Honda Civic has a new 9.0-inch display (the biggest fitted to a Honda in Australia) running new in-house software, and it’s a massive leap forward.
The reversing camera is sharp and bright, unlike the foggy unit from the last car. Over-the-air updates mean the system can be updated throughout its life, too.


It’s a shame Honda has gone with USB-A ports rather than the faster, more modern USB-C ports rolling out elsewhere on its new Civic – or one of each, as is becoming common.


Honda Civic Boot Space
The 2023 Honda Civic VTi-LX has 449L of boot space (45L of this under the boot floor), which grows to 814L when the rear seats are folded away (measured to the window) or 1212L (measured to the roof).
The e:HEV LX has 409L of boot space (5L of this under the boot floor) and 814L of space with the rear seats dropped (measured to the window) or 1187L (measured to the roof).

The Type R has 410L of luggage space, expanding with the rear seats down to904L(measured to the window) or1212L(measured to the roof).
Under the boot floor on each model is a tyre repair kit.

Honda Civic Fuel Economy
The 2023 Honda Civic uses 6.3L/100km on the combined cycle in VTi-LX guise, 4.2L/100km in the e:HEV LX, and 8.9L/100km in the case of the Type R.
The Type R requires 95 RON premium unleaded fuel, but the others run on 91 RON.
The VTi-LX and Type R have a 47L fuel tank, while the e:HEV LX has a capacity of 40L.
Depending on the variant, view the 2023 HONDA CIVIC fuel usage below.
All Highway, City, and Combined figures below are litres per 100km
Variant | Series | Style | Fuel Type | Highway | City | Combined | E10? |
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VTi-LX | MY23 | 4D HATCHBACK | UNLEADED PETROL | - | - | 6.3 | - |
e:HEV LX | MY23 | 4D HATCHBACK | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | - | - | 4.2 | - |
TYPE R | MY23 | 4D HATCHBACK | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | - | - | 8.9 | - |
Honda Civic Dimensions
The 2023 Honda Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX measure 4560mm long, 1802mm wide, 1415mm tall and ride a 2733mm wheelbase.
The Type R is slightly longer at 4606mm, wider at 1890mm, and lower at 1407mm tall. It also has wider tracks front and rear (1626mm/1614mm vs 1537mm/1577mm).
Tare mass is 1346kg in the VTi-LX, 1478kg in the e:HEV LX and 1429kg in the Type R.
Depending on the variant, the 2023 HONDA CIVIC measures as below.
Variant | Series | Style | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Wheelbase (mm) |
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VTi-LX | MY23 | 4D HATCHBACK | 4560 | 1802 | 1415 | 2733 |
e:HEV LX | MY23 | 4D HATCHBACK | 4560 | 1802 | 1415 | 2733 |
TYPE R | MY23 | 4D HATCHBACK | 4606 | 1890 | 1407 | 2735 |
Honda Civic Market Fit
The Honda Civic is categorised as a SMALL UP TO 40K and has a price range of $47,200 to $72,600.
Honda Civic Reliability
The Honda Civic has always been a very reliable vehicle in its previous 10-generations and we believe the new Civic will be no different. Proving itself to be a strong performer on the reliability scale.