Honda Civic 2022 review
Overview
The 11th-generation Honda Civic arrived in the UK in late 2022 as a hybrid-only car — the final step in Honda's plan to electrify its entire European line-up. The e:HEV system pairs a 2.0-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with a 135kW electric motor for 181bhp and 315Nm, driven mostly by electricity with the engine stepping in directly at higher speeds. Three trims were offered at launch: Elegance from £29,595, Sport from £30,595 and Advance from £32,995.
Honda marketed it as 'the driver's hybrid', and reviewers agreed: 0-62mph in 7.8 seconds (8.1 for the heavier Advance), a 112mph top speed, tight body control and some of the best steering in the class. Official economy is 60.1mpg with 108g/km of CO2 for the Elegance, dropping to 56.5mpg and 114g/km on the Advance — with reviewers averaging 45-51mpg in hard mixed driving including motorway miles.
Practicality is strong: the Civic is one of the roomiest C-segment hatches, with a 410-litre boot growing to 1,220 litres with the seats folded, and a superbly finished cabin with physical climate controls and — on the Advance — a panoramic roof, Bose sound system and heated leather seats. Honda Sensing safety tech (adaptive cruise, lane-keep, traffic-jam assist) is standard across the range, and Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2022.
The trade-offs are price and refinement: at £29,595 the entry Elegance undercut few rivals, motorway noise is higher than a Golf's, and the ride on 18-inch wheels is firm. But as a used buy the 2022 Civic offers near-hot-hatch pace with hybrid economy, Honda's reliability reputation and one of the best interiors of any family car — a strong alternative to the Golf and Focus.
UK price from: £29,595
Specifications
| Engine | 2.0L Atkinson petrol + e:HEV hybrid |
| Power | 181 bhp (system) |
| Torque | 315 Nm (system) |
| 0-62 mph | 7.8 seconds (8.1 s Advance) |
| Top speed | 112 mph |
| Transmission | e-CVT automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy | 56.5-60.1 mpg (WLTP) |
| CO2 emissions | 108-114 g/km |
| Boot space | 410 litres |
| Kerb weight | 1,533 kg |
| Euro NCAP | 5 stars (2022) |
Features
- 2.0-litre e:HEV hybrid system (181bhp, 315Nm)
- e-CVT with EV, hybrid and engine drive modes
- Honda Sensing: adaptive cruise, lane-keep, traffic-jam assist — standard on all trims
- 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 410-litre boot (1,220 litres with seats folded)
- 10.2-inch digital instruments and Bose 12-speaker audio (Advance)
- Panoramic sunroof, leather seats and heated steering wheel (Advance)
Common parts & prices
| Part | Price (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake pads (set) | £44.99 | Pattern part; OEM specification |
| Oil filter | £10.99 | |
| Cabin pollen filter | £17.99 | |
| Front wiper blades (pair) | £22.99 | |
| 12V battery | £84.99 | |
| Spark plugs, iridium (set of 4) | £31.99 | Genuine Honda specification |
Pros
- Genuinely fun to drive — 'the driver's hybrid'
- 60.1mpg claimed with near-hot-hatch pace
- Five-star Euro NCAP with full Honda Sensing standard
- Superb cabin quality and class-leading practicality
Cons
- High list price — £29,595 just to get in
- Motorway refinement trails a Golf
- Firm ride on 18-inch wheels
- Infotainment is simple rather than flashy
