Honda’s two-motor hybrid system, powering the 2025 Honda Civic Sedan and Hatchback, has earned a spot on the “Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems” list for the second consecutive year.
This advanced fourth-generation system, a key part of Honda’s electrification strategy, delivers higher fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance or space.
It is also featured in the Accord and CR-V hybrids, which together account for over half of those models’ sales. In 2023, the CR-V was America’s best-selling hybrid SUV, and the Accord Hybrid was the top-selling hybrid sedan.
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The two-motor hybrid unit is built at Honda’s Ohio plants, alongside a newly developed 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle engine, with key components redesigned to boost efficiency and production capacity.
The refreshed 2025 Civic Hybrid, offered in sedan and hatchback models, delivers a combined 200 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful non-Type R Civic. It achieves up to 50 mpg in city driving, with adjustable regenerative braking and optimized handling for a more comfortable, quieter ride.
Since 1995, the Wards 10 Best Engines award has highlighted excellence in powertrain technology, assessing power, torque, fuel efficiency, and innovations like Honda’s two-motor system.
Honda continues to push for clean, efficient vehicles through a diverse lineup, including electrified models like the Civic Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and upcoming Prologue electric SUV. With over 40 years of U.S. production, Honda now builds nearly all of its U.S.-sold vehicles in North America.
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