Maintaining Your Honda's Hybrid Battery: Service Guidelines

Since it first rolled off the production line in 1972, the Honda Civic has consistently been the perfect daily commuter. Buyers can choose between two body styles at the Honda dealership: the 2025 Honda Civic Sedan if they need the most fuel efficiency and the 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback if they need extra cargo space. more The 2025 Honda Civic Sedan vs. the 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback: A Honda Dealership Guide The Sedan Is More Fuel-Efficient The Honda Civic's base engine is a 2.0L Atkinson-Cycle inline-4, producing 150 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque. It features VTC technology and comes mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT.)  Despite producing identical power and torque figures in both body styles, the engine delivers an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined in the base sedan and 34 mpg combined in the base hatchback. At the Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid trim levels, the Honda Civic's powertrain incorporates a 2.0L inline-4 and two electric motors, producing a net 200 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque. The more efficient hybrid sedan comes equipped with an eCVT and delivers 49 mpg combined, while the hybrid hatchback models feature an LL-CVT and deliver 48 mpg combined. Some of the sedan's fuel efficiency comes from its more aerodynamic design and lighter body weight. The Hatchback Offers More Cargo Space Opening up the Civic Sedan's rear trunk reveals 14.8 cubic feet of cargo room, which is ample space to store a month's worth of groceries. The Civic Hatchback offers a more generous 24.5 cubic feet behind its liftgate, making it more suitable for stowing luggage on a family getaway. Additionally, the hatchback body style allows you to haul bigger payloads by folding the rear seats. The Hybrid Sedans Are More Spacious At the Sport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid trim levels, the sedans provide 39.3 inches of front headroom, while the hatchback variants provide 37.6 inches. This is because the sedans feature a longer chassis, measuring 184.8 inches compared to the hatchback's 179 inches, which translates to more room for the high-voltage battery. However, both body styles offer a comfortable 42.3 inches of front legroom and 37.4 inches of rear legroom across all trim levels. The Sedan Features the More Affordable LX Trim The Honda Civic Sedan lineup features the LX trim, which provides a lower entry price for buyers on a tight budget. For comparison, the Civic Hatchback starts at the higher Sport trim level, which offers numerous upgrades over the LX, such as heated power side mirrors, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock, a sport pedal, and a leather-wrapped shift knob. Need help deciding whether the Civic Sedan or Hatchback suits you best? Come see us at Penske Honda Ontario in Riverside, CA to explore the two compact cars in person and learn more about each one's features.

Dealership financing isn't always one of the first financing options you might think of when looking to get a car loan. However, it's the financing option that's beneficial for the largest group of people. Between how much time it saves and how it benefits people with lower credit scores, it's something you'll want to take a look into when you visit the Honda dealership to pick out your next car. more 4 Reasons to Finance Your 2025 Honda at Your Honda Dealership 1. It's One of the Most Convenient Financing Options Not all lenders allow you to apply for financing online, but we do. Once you've got that application filled out, you can sit back, relax, and wait for a reply. We send your application to multiple lenders, so that eliminates the shopping around aspect of trying to find a loan with great terms. If you're approved for a loan, then you can come by and pick out your next car, sign the paperwork, and drive home in your new Honda. The process takes almost no time at all. 2. It's an Option for People with Poor Credit Getting financing when you have poor credit can be tough, especially from a bank or credit union. However, we lend to people that banks and credit unions often refuse to lend to. You don't need a perfect credit score to get dealership financing, so we enable people to buy cars when they wouldn't have been able to otherwise. 3. It's Beneficial for People with Great Credit People with excellent credit scores can often qualify for great promotional financing offers. The national average interest rate for car loans varies over time, but in the third quarter of 2024, it was 6.61 percent for people buying a new car. By qualifying for certain promotions Honda runs, you can save a lot of money by getting a loan with a much lower interest rate. Some examples of interest rates you can get with these promotions include 1.9 percent and 2.49 percent. You can even get a loan with zero percent APR when buying some models. 4. It Eliminates the Need to Compromise Nobody should have to compromise and buy a car from a different automaker when they want a Honda. However, some buyers may have to do that. This is because some lenders ask you to buy a vehicle from a particular dealership within their network when they approve you for a car loan. If there's no Honda dealer in their network, then you won't be able to get a new 2025 Honda. That's never a problem when you go to the Honda dealer for financing. Come by Penske Honda Ontario in Riverside, CA for all your car financing needs. We have a wide selection of new and pre-owned vehicles for you to choose from.

Big on space. Light on fuss. Easy on gas. That's the 2025 Honda Accord for you. Let's take a look at how the features stack up across each trim level, starting with the LX. more Exploring the Trim Levels of the 2025 Honda Accord LX The base LX model features a 1.5-liter turbo four that sends 192 hp through a continuously variable transmission and still returns 37 mpg on the highway. Step inside, and you'll immediately notice just how absurdly well-built this vehicle is. The back seat is spacious enough for taller adults, the trunk swallows 16.7 cubic feet, and the load height is low enough to make Costco runs painless. A seven-inch touchscreen sits front and center, with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard fare. Ahead of the driver, a crisp 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster keeps everything modern and easy on the eyes. SE If heated seats are a must, and you don't want to stray too far from the base model's affordability, the SE is your Accord. Also on deck are a one-touch power moonroof, blind-spot information system with cross-traffic monitor, dual-zone climate control, a driver's seat with ten-way power adjustment, and a richer sound experience with eight speakers instead of four. Sport Hybrid As you might guess from the name, this model packs a hybrid powertrain under the hood. It pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with two electric motors for a combined 204 horsepower. The EPA says this model is good for 46 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway. Interior upgrades include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless charging, sport pedals, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. EX-L Hybrid Next up is the EX-L Hybrid, the most fuel-efficient Accord of the bunch with an impressive 51 mpg city and 44 mpg highway. Beyond its fuel-sipping prowess, this trim brings front and rear parking sensors, leather seats, driver seat memory, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror to the mix. Sport-L Hybrid The 'L' in the Sport-L Hybrid stands for luxury. So, expect everything the Sport Hybrid model offers, plus leather seats, power-adjustable front seats with memory for the driver, and a set of sharp-looking 19-inch wheels. Touring Hybrid The top-dog Accord comes with heated and cooled front seats, heated outboard rear seats, a toasty steering wheel, and a slick six-inch head-up display. It's even got Google built-in and a 12-speaker Bose sound system with a subwoofer to keep the vibes strong. As you can see, the 2025 Accord brings a lot to the table. Not sure which trim fits you best? Swing by Penske Honda Ontario in Ontario, CA, and take your favorite for a spin. Any MPG listed is based on model year EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid only) and other factors. For additional information about EPA ratings, visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-PHEV-label.shtml.