2013 Honda Civic US Version

Nearly two years after its launch, given the U.S. version of the Honda Civic a major facelift.

At the Los Angeles Auto Show 2012 Honda was first to present the revised Civic Sedan, the current model is in use only since 2011.

Honda has given the Civic Sedan with the redesign of something more premium character. A smooth front fascia and rear a more structured design give the new Civic Sedan more shine.

The transformation can be seen here immediately, the Honda Civic model year 2013 resembles its predecessor, only from the side. Were adapted by the chassis and the drive, both will now offer even more comfort.

To dealers in North America, the new Honda Civic Sedan comes as early as 29 November 2012. The prices will change here compared to the previous hardly.

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2013 Honda Civic 1.8 I-VTEC Executive

In March 2012, the ninth generation of the Honda Civic entered the market, called 2013 Honda Civic.
The Civic is one of the most important models of Honda. The ninth generation of the developed specifically for the European market Civic (the U.S. version is made up of very different design techniques) raises again a welcome change from the masses.

With its futuristic design was its previous win many new customers, the new generation has essentially retained the basic design, but high-quality and modern looks. Even when stationary, the Civic has an extremely dynamic, even though previously very civil engines for sporty-looking compact cars are available.

Honda civic with the best-ever gasoline engine, the 1.8-liter VTEC with 142 horsepower in the executive and automatic equipment.

Among other things, the Honda Civic has in Executive equipment already on VSA (ESP, Honda), ABS, six airbags, xenon headlights, leather upholstery, electrically adjustable lumbar support, heated seats, cruise control, a keyless entry & Go system, a premium sound system with 360 watts total power, a panoramic glass roof with electric sunblind, a parking assistant at front and rear, 17 "alloy wheels, electric windows front and rear and a 2-zone automatic climate control.

In addition, Honda Civic still had an HDD navigation system with 50GB hard drive with Bluetooth hands-free kit and 6.5 "touchscreen display, metallic paint and the Safety Package with CMBS (Collision Mitigation Brake System) and an adaptive cruise control.

As well as futuristic as the exterior appearance of the Honda Civic presents in its interior. Despite its unconventional design, which certainly brings fresh pep in the vehicle, the Civic is very clear, and all functions must be open by themselves, without having to move the description to rate.

The materials used look of much higher quality than its predecessor, and the processing has been very good. You feel instantly at ease and enjoys plenty of Civic luxury.

Despite the sporting body, the Civic provides plenty of room inside for passengers and luggage. The seats are very comfortable, but positioned a bit high. Especially tall front passengers would want a lower riding position here, because it is through the panoramic roof at a height a little cramped.

Not optimal, the center air vents have failed, unfortunately, too little adjustment for the air distribution and none of the intensity of the exiting air offer. Conciliatory agree then the numerous practical and an enormous boot capacity. With 467 liter capacity, the Civic is the top of its class. If desired, can be achieved by folding down the rear seats have a volume of 1342 liters.

A car that looks as sporty as the Honda Civic should not disappoint in the performance. The 1.8-liter i-VTEC engine has an output of 142 hp (104 kW), sufficient in combination with the automatic for a sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.2 seconds. The top speed is 210 km / h

The maximum torque of 174 Nm achieved at 4,700 rpm, the motor / min. Nevertheless, the Civic has been a lot of power out of the bottom. It is not quite as tangy 2500-4000 rev / min on the road, where the engine does the work very slow. Especially when in ECO mode is traveling, you should change when accelerating out of this speed range, in any case in a low gear to the Civic back on their toes.

Who moves the compact Japanese at a high speed level experience, but a very lively and sporty car. Is one of the reasons for the sometimes meager power output, even the little the aging 5-speed automatic. These changes gear very smoothly indeed, but fully designed for fuel economy and a long translation provided, which takes away the power of the engine a bit.

Top marks there then in material handling, the 2013 Civic has a very balanced chassis, which offers plenty of headroom and allows for fast cornering speeds. Also the very direct steering like in this context.

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2013 Honda Civic

As previously reported, celebrated at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 is already the ninth-generation 2013 Civic Honda's world premiere. Until the launch, interested parties must still wait a bit, the most important information (motors, prices, etc.) and first driving impressions, we can now deliver even.

2013 Honda Civic

Design
In Japan, the Civic-Story began in 1973. Seven years later, he was then to have in Austria. Since then, he always made use of the athletic department in the compact car buyers. Since the last generation was then added a futuristic touch, which also characterizes the current model. Although at first glance, the new 2013 Civic as seen, but if he stands right next to its predecessor, the differences are greater than assumed. The new front looks slightly more harmonious now, has not lost her keen eye, however. Even the extreme wedge shape and the hidden rear door handles of the portals has kept the Honda Civic. At the rear is mainly the spoiler. He shares the rear window in two parts and is also home to the brake light.

Space, motors and driving impression
Despite the sporty lines of the Japanese offers one of the best places on offer in its class. Even adults are housed in the rear very comfortable. The boot capacity of 477 liters already marked the peak value in the segment. In addition, the storage capacity easily extensible. Only the high sill less pleased about. For the Honda Civic shines with its flexibility. Thus, the seats are folded the second row at the movies up. Then you can even bring a mountain bike (standing) at. Why, this project has yet copied from any other manufacturer, remains a mystery. The cockpit is again divided into two levels this purpose moved the start button to the right (where it belongs). On the left side next to the instruments in the new model, there is a green eco-button, which include the power is reduced to save fuel.

When the engines, the choice is not too large. There are only two petrol and one diesel, all zulegten the performance a little. The petrol engines deliver 100 horsepower (1.4 i-VTEC, 13 seconds, 187 km / h, 5.4 l/100 km) and 142 hp (1.8 i-VTEC, 8.7 seconds, 190km / h, 5 , 8l/100km) and will be turned properly to get moving. That's because of the crisp but fun circuit may be in the long run but also exhausting. Finally, the noise level and fuel consumption are suffering equally. For the more powerful gasoline engine, there is an additional charge, a five-speed automatic. This turned out to be because of the as achieve better choice. The 2.2 liter engine now makes 150 hp and a torque of 350 Nm. This accelerates the 4.30 meter long Honda Civic in 8.3 seconds to 100, a top speed of 217 km / h However, the car achieved a fuel consumption of just 4.2 liters per 100 kilometers. Although in practice, a hiss and a half liters more diesel through the injectors, which are given the necessary power but can still be seen.

Although the new still steers precise and agile moves through curves, it is clearly designed more comfortable than its predecessor. This Honda has done a really good job. Who wants to buy a petrol engine, should wait about a year. Because then, Honda relies on downsizing engines with small displacement and turbocharging. Early 2013 will be submitted later even a small 1.6 liter diesel with 100 hp.

2013 Honda Civic

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