How much does the 2026 Civic e:HEV L cost in Australia?

The 2026 Civic e:HEV L is about $43,250 (estimated RRP before on-road costs). Honda quotes a fixed drive-away price of $49,900, so that is roughly what you pay on the road. Confirm with your local Honda centre.

What engine does the Civic e:HEV L have?

The Civic e:HEV uses Honda's 2.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid system making 135kW and 315Nm, driving the front wheels. Most of the time the electric motor does the driving and the petrol engine acts as a generator, which is why it sips just 4.2L/100km on the combined cycle.

Does the 2026 Civic have Honda Connect with Google built-in?

Yes. The refreshed 2026 range gets Honda Connect Gen 2 with Google built-in, bringing native Google Maps, Google Assistant voice control and Play Store apps to the touchscreen, alongside wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Does the Civic have an ANCAP safety rating?

Yes, the Civic carries a 5-star ANCAP rating, with Honda Sensing standard: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

What warranty does the Civic come with?

Honda Australia covers the car with a 5-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, plus up to 8 years of warranty on the hybrid battery where fitted, and capped-price servicing.

Honda Civic: Price, Specs & Review 2025-2026

Honda Civic variants compared by price, power, fuel and drivetrain
Variant	RRP	Power / Torque	Fuel / Range	Drive	Seats
e:HEV L2026	$43,250	135kW / 315Nm	4.2L/100km	FWD	5
e:HEV LX2026	$48,600	135kW / 315Nm	4.2L/100km	FWD	5
Type R2026	$75,000	235kW / 420Nm	8.7L/100km	FWD	4
VTi LX2022	POA	131kW / 240Nm	4.9L/100km	FWD	5

Variant

RRP

Power / Torque

Fuel / Range

Drive

Seats

e:HEV L2026

$43,250

135kW / 315Nm

4.2L/100km

FWD

e:HEV LX2026

$48,600

135kW / 315Nm

4.2L/100km

FWD

Type R2026

$75,000

235kW / 420Nm

8.7L/100km

FWD

VTi LX2022

POA

131kW / 240Nm

4.9L/100km

FWD

Honda Civic e:HEV L

$43,250

Power: 135kW
Torque: 315Nm
0–100: 8.1s
Fuel use: 4.2L/100km
Gearbox: Automatic
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 750kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2026 Honda Civic e:HEV L is the entry hybrid grade of the 11th-generation Civic hatch and the new range opener now the petrol Civic is gone. The 2.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid makes 135kW and 315Nm and uses just 4.2L/100km. Even as the base car it gets Honda Sensing safety, adaptive cruise, a digital cluster and Honda Connect with Google built-in. It is one of the best-driving small cars on sale and rivals the Toyota Corolla hybrid, Mazda3 and Hyundai i30.

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Honda Civic e:HEV LX

$48,600

Power: 135kW
Torque: 315Nm
0–100: 8.1s
Fuel use: 4.2L/100km
Gearbox: Automatic
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 750kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2026 Honda Civic e:HEV LX is the top hybrid grade of Honda's 11th-generation Civic hatch. Its 2.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid system makes 135kW and 315Nm and returns a frugal 4.2L/100km, while the LX adds leather, a Bose 12-speaker system, sunroof, wireless charging and the full Honda Sensing safety suite. New for 2026 is Honda Connect with Google built-in. It is a polished, efficient and genuinely fun-to-drive small car, priced against the Toyota Corolla hybrid and Mazda3.

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Honda Civic Type R

$75,000

Power: 235kW
Torque: 420Nm
0–100: 5.4s
Fuel use: 8.7L/100km
Gearbox: 6-Speed Manual
Drive: FWD
Seats: 4
Towing: 750kg

The 2026 Honda Civic Type R is the front-wheel-drive hot-hatch flagship of the Civic range and one of the most celebrated performance cars in Australia. Its 2.0-litre VTEC turbo makes 235kW and 420Nm, sent to the front wheels through a slick 6-speed manual and a limited-slip differential, with no automatic offered. It adds a track-tuned chassis, Brembo brakes, adaptive dampers, 19-inch wheels, sport seats and aggressive aero over the regular Civic. At an estimated $75,000 (Honda lists $85,500 drive-away) it rivals the Toyota GR Corolla, Hyundai i30 N and Volkswagen Golf R.

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