2012 Honda Civic Hybrid Customer Reviews

Pros

• Reliability

  reliable

• Cabin Noise

  quiet - radio also adjusts automatically for highway noise

• Fuel Economy

  hybrid

Cons

Pros

• Dashboard

  The car's computer will tell you when you need to take it in for factory-scheduled maintenance, when the tire pressure needs to be checked, and more, via the dashboard info screen. Very useful.

• Fuel Economy

  The car automatically cuts off the gas engine at stops, and the Econ feature (which can be turned on and off) enforces smoother acceleration, both of which make for more efficient fuel consumption. The fuel-usage gauge makes it easy to learn how to drive to increase fuel efficiency even further.

• Cost to Maintain

  I put 8,000 miles on this car in three months. When I took it into a non-dealership garage for factory-scheduled maintenance, the mechanic consulted the manufacturer's maintenance schedule, and said that it needed very few services compared to other vehicles. The visit cost less than $200.

Cons

• Seat Comfort

  The front headrests are extremely uncomfortable- they're angled forward strangely, such that they force your head forward. I had to turn the driver's side headrest around backwards in order to tolerate it. If you plan to use this car for long drives, look into aftermarket replacements.

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  50-57 mpg

• Seat Comfort

  roomy

• Ride and Handling

  smooth

Cons

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  get up to 44.3 miles to the gallon

• Reliability

• Ride and Handling

Cons

• Interior Space

• Cargo Space

• Power

  hesitated a little when you stomp on the gas

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  Car consistently maintains 40+ mpg, city and hwy

• Ride and Handling

  Tight steering and cornering, easy to park

• Value

  I won't be surprised if this car goes 300k miles

Cons

• Technology and Entertainment

  A bit outdated; also this was a fleet vehicle so it's stripped down from retail models

• Dashboard

  Tachometer, pointless on a hybrid, takes up a lot of real estate

• Visibility

  Rear window is very small and obstructed by rear head rests.

Pros

• Cabin Noise

  Quiet, peaceful, comfortable

• Fuel Economy

  Can't remember how long I go between gas station trips

• Technology and Entertainment

  Phone and music features are conveniently located

Cons

• Ride and Handling

  Doesn't immediately react starting from full stop (minor)

• Cargo Space

  batteries do limit space slightly