This compromise is worthwhile if fuel efficiency is your priority. I am satisfied with my car and intend on keeping it for many years. I get great gas mileage, it's not expensive to maintain, and I have room despite it being a small car. There is no question about the speed or about the temperature of the cabin. After 4 months, I am still smiling about the car.
Although Honda incorporated such in-vehicle tech features as Pandora Internet radio and hands-free text messaging, technophiles will likely favor the superior infotainment offerings from Chevrolet, Ford, and, believe it or not, Toyota. It gets a larger-displacement 2. Models outfitted with the navigation system come with a multi-angle rearview camera instead of the standard rearview camera. Now we have run the revised hybrid version through our testing to-see how it was impacted by the accelerated relaunch. Which Is Better: 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid or 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in? In real-world driving, from our observations, the Civic Hybrid is very impressive. More importantly for 2013, the hard, thin-feeling plastic surfaces that topped the dash and lined the upper door trim in last year's model are gone--replaced by a new padded surface that, in combination with darker themes and some new complementary trims, brings an entirely different look and feel to the cabin, even if the design itself remains largely the same. The Civic comes in coupe and sedan body styles; regular gas, hybrid and compressed-natural-gas versions; and a performance-oriented variant, the Civic Si.
The dash layout is a tad more classic, and there are actually better materials too as a cushioned vinyl dashboard and upper door trim. When it gets old, we'll probably buy another one. The Civic coupe's exterior styling carries over unchanged, but all Civic models across the line get restyled wheels. This is Honda's first hybrid with a lithium-ion battery pack, which takes up relatively little room in the trunk and weighs far less than the older nickel-metal-hydride battery in its predecessor. I guess the secret is to keep the Econ button on, like i was told by the salesman back in early March, The car has gone 3850 miles and still says it has 50% oil life.
Comfortable long distance driving, plenty of headroom, very economical on fuel, traveling speed in large format very good, good sound system Cruise control can vary to 8km either side of the set speed which. At the same time, the competition grew more sophisticated and feature-rich. The 2013 Civic Hybrid is a commuter's dream. However, I wish that it had more cup holders, heated outside mirrors, speed adjustment on the wipers and for the tire sensor to tell me which tire needs air. Standard active safety features include a rearview camera, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning. The sedan has received the most changes. Until now, it was virtually unheard of for an auto manufacturer to make significant revisions to a vehicle just a year after it debuted.
Driving It A number of modifications to the chassis, suspension and steering have transformed the 2013 Honda Civic into a surprisingly adept performer. A unique combination of reliability, affordability and stellar resale value make the 2013 Honda Civic one of the best values in the automotive marketplace. The low rolling-resistance Ecopias also brought to an abysmal 196 foot stop from 70 miles per hour to 0. I believe that makes the stop-and-go part of the city traffic be very strenuous on the gas engine, which I assume causes the 32mpg instead of the promised 44mpg. The Civic's many competitors include the Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra.
Overall, accommodations are adequate in the four-door, but definitely tight in the coupes. As well, Si models get a sportier theme inside, with darker trim, sport seats, and details like a leather-wrapped steering wheel. In 2013 I decided to replace my wonderful 2003 Accord coupe. As before, Civic Si models get a host of trim and appearance upgrades—including new wheels, a blacked-out eggcrate grille, chrome-tipped exhausts, and a noticeable rear spoiler—that are bound to draw a little more attention. Cloth seats are standard, and some used models feature upgraded leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and heated front seats. Safety The most extensive engineering changes for 2013 include a redesigned front-end structure to comply with new small-overlap frontal crash tests being phased in by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Also standard are side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor. My customers don't complain about the size either. Honda just released a redesigned, new-generation Civic last year; yet for 2013 it's more extensively rejiggered the value equation, making features like cruise control, power windows, and a rear-view camera system, Bluetooth, and Pandora connectivity standard at all trim levels--and pricing it at much more competitive levels. It gets special low-rolling-resistance tires, plus some extra aerodynamic measures like underbody panels, a rear spoiler, and special smooth alloy wheels. Vehicle Details While its unusual dash layout might not convey the more upscale ambiance of new and newly relevant nameplates like the Hyundai Elantra, Ford Focus and Chevy Cruze, the 2013 Honda Civic continues to be one of the best compact cars in terms of interior space, storage and outward visibility.
The Civic's many competitors include the Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra. To keep pace with a rapidly evolving market, the 9th-generation Honda Civic undergoes a substantial makeover for the 2013 model year. Because you'll have loads of time-to soak within the Civic's inner sanctum while attempting to match other slow-laners, it is a great thing it has been enhanced. The 2013 Civic Hybrid comes in only one trim, though some models feature upgrades like leather upholstery or Honda's satellite-linked navigation system which comes with an enhanced parking camera. This weekend, for example, I got 38 mpg. The coupe was a high performance model with a V6 and six speed manual, but it was ten years old and had traveled 155,000 miles with no problems, only routine maintenance. How Safe Is the Civic Hybrid? While these modest cosmetic alterations might escape the eye of the casual observer, it's hard to argue against sticking to a styling strategy that's helped keep the Civic at or near the top of the sales charts for many years running.
Ride quality isn't any worse than that of last year's model, and it actually feels a bit more settled. The long list of changes given to the 2013 Honda Civic cabin--all seemingly minor--add up to major gains in cabin comfort and refinement compared to last year's model; and the Civic now stands as one of the most refined picks in this class. No rattles, strange noises, loud engine, etc. Honda made significant changes made for the 2012 redesign. Why You Can Trust Us At U.