Why Are These ‘Boring’ Cars Suddenly Hot? Part 1

Part 1 – Compact Sedans You Can Still Afford in 2025
Is the Honda Civic still king? Is the Prius actually hot now? In this crazy economy, we went looking for compact sedans that won’t destroy your wallet—and somehow found a few that are actually cool.
I’m Ayo, your host here at Friends with Benefits Car Club, and in Part 1 of our 2-part compact sedan breakdown, we’re diving into five models that are practical, affordable, and maybe even a little spicy.

🔥 We’re talking about:
The upgraded 2025 Honda Civic
The surprisingly slick Toyota Prius
The plug-in-ready Prius PHEV
The luxury-feeling Mazda 3
And the low-key Euro flex: the Volkswagen Jetta

These are the cars for real people in a real economy—and we’re keeping it real all the way through.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: What car should you buy in this economy?
00:55 – 2025 Honda Civic
04:00 – 2025 Toyota Prius
07:05 – 2025 Toyota Prius PHEV
09:43 – 2025 Mazda 3
13:15 – 2025 Volkswagen Jetta
17:15 – Final thoughts + What’s in Part 2
18:01 – Thank you message & sign-off

📚 Article Credits
All vehicle information, stats, and performance insights referenced from the expert team at Car and Driver:
2025 Honda Civic Review
2025 Toyota Prius Review
2025 Toyota Prius PHEV Review
2025 Mazda 3 Review
2025 Volkswagen Jetta Review

All content commentary is my own, for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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