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Tucked in a dry press release, American Honda has just revealed the first official images of the redesigned Civic in Sedan Hybrid form while mostly talking about the sales it wants to achieve this year.
American Honda finished 2023 with a red ribbon – annual sales were up no less than 33%, topping 1.3 million units – primarily thanks to the namesake Honda brand, which finished the tally with 1,162,531 deliveries, up almost 32%. Acura's percentage was even higher (+42%), but the figures are quite small - 145,655. However, they have high hopes for wrapping 2024 with even higher figures.
For example, Honda achieved record electrified sales in 2023 – the CR-V Hybrid was even America's best-selling hybrid model, and the Accord Hybrid was on the throne of hybrid passenger cars. In total, CR-V and Accord hybrids represented over one-quarter of total Honda brand sales last year, according to the company. So, it's only natural they want to keep the strong momentum.
The best way to do so is simple – customers will have an additional hybrid option alongside the Accord and CR-V. More precisely, the Japanese automaker is prepared to launch the eagerly awaited 2025 Civic Hybrid on the US market, and the good news is that the four-door sedan comes rocking a subtle facelift procedure. Tucked in that business-focused press release, the accompanying images presented the refreshed 2025 Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid in all its glory, dressed in crimson and sporting the Sport Touring Hybrid trim level.
As far as we can tell, the styling of the redesigned 2025 Civic makes the eleventh generation more mature than ever, and it's probably coming to the market later this year with pricing that is hopefully competitive with the $23,500 starting MSRP of the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. The interior hasn't been shown yet, and we bet that Honda will soon give us a dedicated press release moment to address all 2025 Civic facelift and Hybrid questions sooner rather than later, now that the red cat is out of the bag.
Oh, in case anyone wondered what the business outcome for 2024 is all about, Honda's Senior Vice President of Sales, Mamadou Diallo, explained: "In 2023, we were finally able to meet the pent-up demand for our products with both brands rebounding and American Honda finishing the year up over 30%. We projected a strong recovery, and we achieved that. This year, we will continue to capitalize on hybrid models and light trucks as we begin sales of our first high-volume BEV models. Along with continued investment in our ICE products, we are anticipating increased annual sales for both Honda and Acura in 2024."
So, the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX are coming, but there's also a CR-V Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCEV) on the way. Additionally, Acura will introduce the 2025 MDX with "significant enhancements" and a new touchscreen driver interface, perform upgrades on the RDX, and bring out an all-new base crossover to sit alongside the Integra. Honda, meanwhile, will boast Hybrid options for both the Sedan and Hatchback 2025 Civic models, in addition to the facelift. Last but not least, the Odyssey will also receive "styling and technology enhancements to maintain its competitiveness in the minivan segment."
So, what do you think – will Honda present an excellent alternative to the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid, or will the Civic Hybrid be too expensive for its own sake?
For example, Honda achieved record electrified sales in 2023 – the CR-V Hybrid was even America's best-selling hybrid model, and the Accord Hybrid was on the throne of hybrid passenger cars. In total, CR-V and Accord hybrids represented over one-quarter of total Honda brand sales last year, according to the company. So, it's only natural they want to keep the strong momentum.
The best way to do so is simple – customers will have an additional hybrid option alongside the Accord and CR-V. More precisely, the Japanese automaker is prepared to launch the eagerly awaited 2025 Civic Hybrid on the US market, and the good news is that the four-door sedan comes rocking a subtle facelift procedure. Tucked in that business-focused press release, the accompanying images presented the refreshed 2025 Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid in all its glory, dressed in crimson and sporting the Sport Touring Hybrid trim level.
As far as we can tell, the styling of the redesigned 2025 Civic makes the eleventh generation more mature than ever, and it's probably coming to the market later this year with pricing that is hopefully competitive with the $23,500 starting MSRP of the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. The interior hasn't been shown yet, and we bet that Honda will soon give us a dedicated press release moment to address all 2025 Civic facelift and Hybrid questions sooner rather than later, now that the red cat is out of the bag.
Oh, in case anyone wondered what the business outcome for 2024 is all about, Honda's Senior Vice President of Sales, Mamadou Diallo, explained: "In 2023, we were finally able to meet the pent-up demand for our products with both brands rebounding and American Honda finishing the year up over 30%. We projected a strong recovery, and we achieved that. This year, we will continue to capitalize on hybrid models and light trucks as we begin sales of our first high-volume BEV models. Along with continued investment in our ICE products, we are anticipating increased annual sales for both Honda and Acura in 2024."
So, the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX are coming, but there's also a CR-V Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCEV) on the way. Additionally, Acura will introduce the 2025 MDX with "significant enhancements" and a new touchscreen driver interface, perform upgrades on the RDX, and bring out an all-new base crossover to sit alongside the Integra. Honda, meanwhile, will boast Hybrid options for both the Sedan and Hatchback 2025 Civic models, in addition to the facelift. Last but not least, the Odyssey will also receive "styling and technology enhancements to maintain its competitiveness in the minivan segment."
So, what do you think – will Honda present an excellent alternative to the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid, or will the Civic Hybrid be too expensive for its own sake?
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