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2013 Honda Civic

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#1 of 41 2013 Honda Civic by backy

Jun 29, 2012 (10:06 am)

The 2013 Civic is supposed to be a re-design. Amazing considering the 2012 Civic was a re-design, but apparently Honda took the criticism of the 2012 model to heart and went to work.
 
Here's what I'd like to see in the 2013 Civic:
 
* Classier interior, with higher-grade materials--at least comparable to others in the class such as the Elantra and Cruze
* Crisper steering--more like Civics of the past
* 6-speed transmissions (esp. the MT, for lower revs on the highway)
* Improved sound isolation--a long-time problem for Honda
 
Would also be great if Honda would offer a 4-door Civic hatch in the USA, but I don't expect that will happen for 2013. I'd prefer to buy a hatch when I get my next car next year, but if the 2013 Civic is a standout, I might consider it anyway.

#2 of 41 Re: 2013 Honda Civic [backy] by zeeboy

Aug 05, 2012 (12:49 pm)

Replying to: backy (Jun 29, 2012 10:06 am)
A quieter Civic would be sweet!
 
Thought the redesign was getting direct fuel injection & a CVT.
 
Looks like the woefully outdated Corolla still isn't get redesigned for 2013.

#3 of 41 Re: 2013 Honda Civic [zeeboy] by j06

Aug 09, 2012 (6:55 am)

Replying to: zeeboy (Aug 05, 2012 12:49 pm)
Just found an article on updates to 2013 Civic.
 
- Better interior material.
- Exterior will tweaked to look sportier.
- The hatchback version will only debut with 2016 redesign.
 
So you will see a sportier version with better interior materials

#4 of 41 13 by tomcatt630

Aug 11, 2012 (12:20 am)

It's not being "overhauled", but tweaked to please critics. There will still be a mid-cycle update, to by '15.
 
Corolla will look like an Olds Cutlass Ciera, if not already.

#5 of 41 Re: 13 [tomcatt630] by zeeboy

Aug 11, 2012 (6:16 am)

Replying to: tomcatt630 (Aug 11, 2012 12:20 am)
CIVIC: According to resources, the CEO of Honda company, Mr. Takabobu has taken the results of 2012 style very seriously and without spending much time has declared that organization is going to upgrade the automobile completely. According to firm’s Vice Chief executive of revenue in USA Mr. John Mendel “the organization is not only going to produce a better car but a great car”.
 
Corolla: The popular Toyota Corolla enters the 2013 model year with a few option package changes.

#6 of 41 Re: 2013 Honda Civic [backy] by demetrios999

Aug 16, 2012 (3:12 pm)

Replying to: backy (Jun 29, 2012 10:06 am)
Given that the EX model does not have more horsepower than the LX or DX (unlike in previous generations), the Si's 6 speed manual would be a nice gesture.
 
Also, the EX-L (leather interior) should be available in both manual and auto, with or without nav.

#7 of 41 Re: 2013 Honda Civic [demetrios999] by steevo

Aug 23, 2012 (6:49 pm)

Replying to: demetrios999 (Aug 16, 2012 3:12 pm)
It would also be nice to have some modern technology interior conveniences in a model other than the EX-L/Nav. Satellite radio and Bluetooth connectivity should be available in all trims.

#8 of 41 Just Saw One by sandman_6472

Dec 30, 2012 (3:20 pm)

Just pulled up to a light and in the next lane to my left was a brand new 2013 black Civic...was one car length back so I only saw like a 1/2 view but from the bolt on wheel covers, it looked like a LX model. Very nice!! The tail lights made me think lexus at first before I zeroed into the small Civic in the trunk lid. There's a nice chrome strip on the trunk...shoulda whipped my camera out but didn't. Once the light changed...it made a huey and was gone but damn...sure looked nice from the rear! It had a temp plate and I swear I thought of Lexus first. Tail end looks better than the ILX which I really like.
Am very impressed from what I saw...very impressed!!
 
The Sandman

#9 of 41 Re: Just Saw One [sandman_6472] by sda

Dec 30, 2012 (6:16 pm)

Replying to: sandman_6472 (Dec 30, 2012 3:20 pm)
As an owner of the same generation, I had our '09 EX in for service yesterday. A new '13 EX was in the showroom. While the '12 was not a bad car, the changes made on the '13 were subtle but noticeable. I understand that the car is quieter, handles and rides better, super. I gave the car a good going over. I like the soft touch and chrome additions in the interior. The addition of the hood insulation panel and trunk trim panel inside the trunk lid are nice additions. Our '09 EX has been trouble free and inexpensive to maintain and have been delighted with it overall. Glad to see I can still consider another Civic as a possible future replacement.

#10 of 41 About time! by robtroxel

Jan 02, 2013 (3:07 pm)

Like you we had a flawless 2009 EX-l with Navi that we kept for 42 months. A wonderful car! I like the much needed changes on the 13 Civic as we had given up on the 2012 all together. What I still don't like is that stationary front door's window fixed glass partitions, done I think as a cheap out, they also filled in the extra little triangle windows beyond the front doors and just behind the windshield and mounted speakers there on the inside and plastic fillers on the outside. That is no good as it cuts off some much needed visibility around the thick A pillars!
 
We ended up trading for the Acura ILX Tech which is based on the Civic but has none of the cheap out on the front door windows ie a full driver and passenger window without the stationary fixed partition. If you are going for a "loaded" Civic, do take a look at the ILX. They are cutting some good deals.

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