I’m looking at getting a 2022+ Civic for daily use and long trips to college since I live off campus. It’ll also be my daily car for gym, work, school, and just running errands or going out. I’m leaning towards the 1.5t but I don’t know much about hybrids. Do they have issues that would make me avoid them? Also, I used to work at a mechanic shop and noticed we rarely worked on hybrids. Are they hard to repair if something goes wrong?
Skip hybrids until 2025 maybe.
Cai said:
Skip hybrids until 2025 maybe.
If you drive on the highway most of the time, you can get 40+ mpg easily with the 1.5t, maybe even 45 mpg.
Cai said:
Skip hybrids until 2025 maybe.
I’m just debating between the 1.5t and a hybrid in general, not necessarily specific years.
Cai said:
Skip hybrids until 2025 maybe.
I’m just debating between the 1.5t and a hybrid in general, not necessarily specific years.
Honestly, you can’t go wrong with either option.
How often will you drive while at college? Like once or twice a week? If yes, I’d say go for a non-hybrid. If you’ll drive daily, then maybe look into a hybrid.
Bliss said:
How often will you drive while at college? Like once or twice a week? If yes, I’d say go for a non-hybrid. If you’ll drive daily, then maybe look into a hybrid.
I’d be driving it a lot most weeks. I’m just wondering why hybrids aren’t more popular and if they have any issues.
@Ansel
In that case, a hybrid should work well for you. My only concern with hybrids and EVs is that letting them sit at high or low charges for too long (like <20% or >80%) can degrade the battery faster. But for regular driving, hybrids have very few problems aside from Honda’s current power steering issue.
@Bliss
Thanks for explaining. The only time it might sit is if I’m on vacation for a week or two. Otherwise, I’m always driving for work, school, or other things.
@Bliss
Do you know how much it costs to replace the battery if it ever needs it?
Ansel said:
@Bliss
Do you know how much it costs to replace the battery if it ever needs it?
If it’s out of warranty, maybe around $10,000. That’s based on what I’ve seen for the Prius, but most hybrid batteries are from the same manufacturers. By the way, I noticed your mention of the 1.5T—it’s solid too. With how much you’ll drive, it should hold up fine.
@Bliss
Thanks! I’ll look into the usual lifespan of hybrid batteries and their costs.
Ansel said:
@Bliss
Thanks! I’ll look into the usual lifespan of hybrid batteries and their costs.
No problem! Let us know what you end up choosing .
@Bliss
Actually, the car doesn’t charge or discharge below those levels you mentioned.
I’ve got a 2022 EX (1.5t) with 40,000 miles. I drive at least 40 miles daily for work. It’s been perfect—no issues and really fun to drive.
Ben said:
I’ve got a 2022 EX (1.5t) with 40,000 miles. I drive at least 40 miles daily for work. It’s been perfect—no issues and really fun to drive.
I’ve got a 2019 EX (1.5t) with just over 49,000 miles. Mine’s been great too. Just routine maintenance like oil changes, one CVT fluid change, and filter replacements.
Avoid the 1.5t. Just look it up.
Cleo said:
Avoid the 1.5t. Just look it up.
From my research, it seems mixed. Some people say they’ve got 250k miles on theirs with no problems. A lot of the issues seem to be with older 1.5t engines, like oil dilution, which were apparently fixed.
@Ansel
The LX and Sport models have the 2.0 engine. What feature do you need that’s not on those models?