Honda Civic Sport e:HEV, an intelligent choice (2024)

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What does Honda e:HEV mean? ›

A hybrid-electric vehicle is equipped with electric motors in addition to an engine and achieves excellent fuel economy by efficiently using those two power sources.

Low to the ground, the two-litre injection eHev sports hatchback is nicely responsive. Although naught-to-sixty is achieved in a shade under eight seconds, it feels so much faster thanks to being so close to the road. While it will only reach a 111mph top speed, it feels as if it could go on and on.

The Civic's sole e:HEV petrol hybrid system makes it a frugal performer, managing 56.5mpg on the WLTP combined cycle, with CO2 emissions from 108g/km. Our experience with the 11th-generation Civic shows that achieving impressive fuel economy figures shouldn't be too difficult in everyday driving.

Today's hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are powered by an internal combustion engine in combination with one or more electric motors that use energy stored in batteries. HEVs combine the benefits of high fuel economy and low tailpipe emissions with the power and range of conventional vehicles.

The three letters in e:HEV stand for hybrid electric vehicle. As the name suggests then, this is the powertrain technology Honda is offering in its new range of hybrid vehicles.

The all-new Honda Civic e:HEV has achieved a top five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP tests. The all-new Honda Civic e:HEV has been awarded the maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.

The Civic e:HEV is a curious confection: an EV - but not an EV. There's certainly an engine - a 2.0-litre normally aspirated petrol unit - but its main role is to generate energy for a little 1.05kWh lithium-ion battery that drives two electric motors.

Paired to the engine and electric motor is an electric CVT gearbox which send all the power exclusively to the front wheels. In terms of performance, the Civic e:HEV RS Hybrid is capable of clocking a top speed of 180 km/h and accelerate from naught to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds.

Complex Drivetrain Is a Good Fit

Its motivation should be similar in scope to the European spec Civic e:HEV, which utilizes a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle internal combustion engine under the hood with 140-hp and 137-lb-ft, working with two e-motors to produce a total system output of 181 hp and 232 lb-ft.

Go anywhere with power and confidence with a 2.0-litre, 16-valve, DOHC, VTEC® 4-cylinder, 158-horsepower* engine with 138 lb.-ft. of torque* and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that offers a wide ratio range for a more spirited drive.

How many miles can a Honda Civic last on E? ›

It can last for over 200,000 miles with proper maintenance. However, the average Honda Civic is rated for about 50-70 thousand miles before needing a major repair or replacement.

It is, then, a really practical family car. It drives surprisingly well too. The hybrid system is mated to a CVT gearbox, which isn't something I like to see on a spec sheet but, true to form, Honda's given this a bit of a rethink too, and you'd never tell it doesn't have physical ratios to slot into.

This warning light often comes in a yellow or red color. A yellow warning light means that the vehicle is experiencing a minor issue with the hybrid system, while a red one is indicative of a more serious problem.

The Honda CR-V is larger, and more expensive, with a bigger seating capacity, and a larger boot – although the HR-V tends to be more efficient (across both full-petrol and hybrid variants). The CR-V also has a broader range with seven variants to choose from, while the HR-V is only available in two specifications.

PHEV batteries are typically larger than that of HEVs, which allows PHEVs to drive for moderate distances (about 15-60 miles) using all-electric driving range before the battery is depleted and the engine is needed. In other words, PHEVs can travel farther on all-electric power than HEVs.