As you've mentioned a number of times, the Honda Earth Dreams engine with both GDI and turbocharging has an issue with oil dilution up to around 2018 or so. Have you noticed any issues with the 2019 or beyond engines, or have Honda finally fixed this? I ask because I'm shopping for a new car, between the Mazda 3 or Toyota Corolla. Maybe the Civic should be a dark horse option, but if the issue is still present, that would be a deal-breaker right there.
I have a 2020 Accord 2.0T Sport that has a little oil dilution.
Honestly, just be diligent on your maintenance and change your oil every 5k miles. Don't push your oil change intervals, which you shouldn't do anyway even with synthetic on ANY vehicle.
I love it. Powerful motor when under boost and very smooth. Returns a regular 30 MPG a tank also which is very respectable. I'm not worried about the oil dilution myself.
You could get the non-turbo Civic
Most economical value practical etc. Toyota Corolla 1.8
In Between, still very reliable: Honda Civic 2.0 (non-turbo)
Most engaging driving experience, best to drive, still farely reliable: Mazda 3
At this point, the only sensible option on the Toyota is the hybrid version. The Mazda 3 has the better driving dynamics, and the option of a manual transmission. The Honda has better storage space, and that's it. From where I'm located, all Hondas are build in Thailand. That's why it's a dark horse option.
What's wrong with the gasoline version? The hybrid is a good one but gasoline would last longer.
Mazda 3 with a manual would be a fun car and should be reliable enough.
In Asia, there is a 1.8 Naturally Aspirate engine in the Civic which I'd consider.