Extensive design changes, content upgrades and advanced new available safety technologies make the Civic a benchmark for compact cars
Torrance, California, November 29, 2012/PRNewswire/ – The best-selling and award-winning Honda Civic returned in 2013, bringing a series of design upgrades and a series of new standard features while still maintaining Efficiency and value have made the Civic a car icon for the past 40 years. The 2013 Honda Civic sedan adopts new front and rear exterior styling, as well as extensive interior styling upgrades for all models. The re-adjusted steering and suspension enhance the handling of the Civic, while extensive body and chassis upgrades improve ride comfort and internal quietness.
In general, every 2013 Civic model is equipped with a set of first-class standard features. The standard equipment of each Honda Civic includes Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, Bluetooth® audio, rear view camera, color i-MID display, USB/iPod® connection, Pandora® interface, SMS function, steering wheel audio control, external thermometer and sliding control Desk armrests. Even with the addition of hundreds of dollars of standard features, the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the entire product line will only increase slightly by US$160 when the 2013 Civic arrives, while the well-equipped 2013 Civic LX sedan starts at US$18,1651.
The new safety technology built into the 2013 Civic includes the application of the next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ II (ACE™ II) body structure, which includes additional front-end structures designed to help increase occupant protection by dispersing collision energy in narrow overlapping frontal collisions. And should help the Civic get the highest rating in the new small offset crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Also new are the SmartVent™ side airbags, side airbags with rollover sensors, and the availability of forward collision warning (FCW) and lane departure warning (LDW) systems, which were the first in the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid Debut.
The Civic series has the widest selection of powertrains in this market segment and is designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s compact car buyers. The 2013 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe will be available in LX, EX, EX-L and Si models, and Civic Hybrid, Civic Natural Gas and Civic HF will also be available in sedans. The entry-level model Civic DX was discontinued in 2013.
The 2013 Civic lineup includes sedan and coupe models equipped with traditional gasoline engines, as well as “Si” performance models. Civic also offers high fuel efficiency “HF”, hybrid and exclusive natural gas alternative fuel cars.
A lot of changes have been made to the 9th generation Civic model launched in 2012. Civic’s all-aluminum, 140 horsepower i-VTEC® 1.8-liter 16-valve four-cylinder engine remained unchanged in 2013, continuing to provide excellent responsiveness and improvements, and Fuel efficiency. The Honda mill provides 128 lb-ft of torque at 4300 rpm and is paired with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. In Civic Sedan and Coupe, when equipped with an automatic transmission, the power system received an EPA fuel economy rating of 28/39/32 mpg2 city/hwy/combined. In the Civic HF sedan, these numbers climbed to 29/41/33 mpg2.
The 2013 Honda Civic Natural Gas is now available in 37 states and continues to be the only mass-produced natural gas sedan in the United States. In the Civic Natural Gas, the 1.8-liter engine can produce 110 horsepower and has an EPA fuel economy rating of 27/38/31 mpg2 (city/highway/combined). The 2013 Civic Hybrid is equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA®) system. When used with a lithium-ion battery pack, it can produce 110 horsepower and 127 pound-feet of torque. Paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), the Civic Hybrid received a 44/44/44 mpg2 city/highway/combined EPA rating. Civic Sedan and Coupe, Civic Natural Gas and Civic Hybrid models all use Honda’s ECO Assist™ technology, which can help the driver operate the vehicle more effectively by pressing the green “ECON” button installed on the dashboard.
In addition to powerful fuel efficiency, the Civic series also provides powerful performance. The 2013 Civic Si Sedan and Si Coupe models are equipped with an all-aluminum, 201-horsepower i-VTEC® 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve engine with a 6-speed manual transmission. Although it provides 170 lb-ft of torque and provides exciting performance, the Civic Si has an excellent 31 mpg2 EPA highway fuel economy rating.
In 2013, the Honda Civic has received a series of changes that far exceed the update of a typical mid-size model. The front and rear styling of the 2013 Honda Civic sedan has been completely changed, bringing a younger and higher-quality feel, including sheet metal changes, including a new hood and trunk lid. At the front, the new open lower bumper has horizontal chrome decoration and a more sporty black honeycomb mesh grille, which is fixed by a new integrated fog lamp on the EX-L and above decorations. On both sides of the grille are new transparent lens corner lights to provide a better appearance. The more sculptural front end of the 2013 Civic incorporates a new, higher and deeper hood.
At the back, the new rear bumper design and the new trunk lid are covered by clean horizontal chrome trim. The newly designed jewel-like taillights are now integrated into the surface of the suitcase, providing a more refined and high-end appearance. The rear bumper has an integrated reflector treatment and a new lower diffuser panel with honeycomb mesh vents. Although the expressive exterior styling of the 2013 Honda Civic Coupe remains unchanged, the redesigned wheels of all models help to enhance the appearance of the 2013 Civic Coupe.
The body of the 2013 Civic is made of 55% high-strength steel, which minimizes weight, maximizes strength, and provides greater rigidity. The body of the 2013 Civic has undergone a lot of changes in the front floor, side members, A-pillars, upper wheel covers and front bumper extensions. The addition of this high-strength steel is expected to bring improvement dividends and provide a stronger structure for many of the 2013 Civic chassis updates. In addition, the new structure of the Civic is designed to help it perform well in the new Insurance Society of Highway Safety (IIHS) small overlap crash test.
Under the skin, the 2013 Civic has undergone major changes to improve handling and noise isolation. The redesigned electronic power steering (EPS) settings reduce friction and provide a faster transmission ratio, while stiffer wheels, stiffer front springs and thicker front stabilizer bars and new Teflon lining installation bushings Designed to achieve a smoother suspension action and a flatter and more responsive cornering attitude.
The rear suspension is also equipped with a thicker stabilizer bar, higher spring stiffness, new Teflon-lined stabilizer bar bushing and a redesigned suspension bushing to increase collision and roll motion stiffness. With the re-adjusted McPherson front strut and multi-link rear suspension, the control linearity, responsiveness and overall vehicle composure have been improved, while the ride quality and Honda’s unique driving pleasure have been improved. In 2013, the front brake rotor diameter of Civic LX, EX and EX-L cars and coupes equipped with automatic devices jumped from 262 mm to 282 mm by 20 mm to improve braking performance.
A large number of new noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) countermeasures work together to reduce the road, engine and wind noise of the 2013 Civic interior. This includes a stiffer front subframe, new thicker windshield and front door glass, as well as additional sound insulation in the dashboard, floor, doors and rear trays to help reduce unnecessary road noise and provide better Quiet driving and a quieter cab.
In the interior, a large number of improvements in design and construction have made the entire 2013 Honda Civic product line more advanced, with a new warp knit roof, new soft touch materials on the dashboard and door treatment, and the entire interior of the car has been modified The texture and panel joints. Dashboard and center console. The subtle silver decoration in the interior and the upgrade of door panels and seat fabrics bring a higher-quality appearance. To provide a more upscale environment, black carpet and trunk lid finishes are now standard on all Civic models. For the first time, Civic offers two styles, fabric and leather, with an all-black interior.
The 2013 Honda Civic provides a series of leading new standard functions, including Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, Bluetooth®Audio, rear view camera, color i-MID display, Pandora® interface, USB/iPod® interface, SMS text message function, Steering wheel audio control, external thermometer and sliding center armrest. Civic EX, EX-L, hybrid and natural gas models all offer Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™3 with voice recognition. Now includes a multi-view rear-view camera and provides routes and routes for various addresses and more than 7 million locations. guide. Native American interests. With its 16-GB flash memory system, it provides fast route calculations and includes FM traffic, which is a free subscription service that reminds drivers of traffic conditions.
Rated as the “2012 Best Safety Choice” by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), the Civic returned in 2013 with a redesigned Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ II (ACE™ II) body structure. ACE II body structure changes are designed to help increase the protection provided to vehicle occupants in frontal collisions, including the addition of front-end structures to help disperse the collision energy in narrow overlapping frontal collisions. These changes should also help Civic achieve the highest score in the new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) small overlap frontal crash test.
Also a new model in 2013, the Civic is equipped with Honda’s new SmartVent™ front seat side airbag structure, which recently debuted in the 2013 Honda Accord. The new SmartVent™ airbag design helps reduce the risk of excessive side airbag deployment, while eliminating the need for the previous Civic Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS). Eliminating OPDS can improve the heating of the seat backs of Civic EX-L models. In addition, the 2013 Civic is equipped with side curtain airbags with rollover sensors, nearly two years ahead of regulatory requirements.
As the first model of the compact car, the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid will provide standard Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) systems. FCW is designed to detect a possible collision with another car or object ahead and provide a visible and audible warning to the driver. If the driver starts to deviate from the detected lane without using the turn indicator, LDW will provide visual and audible warnings.
Additional safety technologies of 2013 Civic include standard dual-stage multi-threshold front airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), vehicle stability assist system (VSA) with traction control4, tire pressure monitoring system and pedestrian injury mitigation design At the front of the vehicle.
The 2013 Honda Civic has a 3-year/36,000-mile new car limited warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, a 5-year/unlimited-mile corrosion limited warranty, and a 15-year/150,000-mile emission warranty for hybrid models. When the vehicle is in California and Certain states that have adopted California’s zero-emission vehicle regulations are registered and operating normally.
Since being completely redesigned as a 2012 model, the Honda Civic has received many awards and recognition. It was named one of the best new cars of 2012 by About.com. Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com named the 2012 Civic as one of the “Top 10 Green Cars of 2012” and one of the “Best Family Cars of 2012”. In addition, KBB named Civic Natural Gas as the “Best Redesigned Vehicle of 2012″. Civic Natural Gas was also named “Green Car of the Year® 2012″ by Green Car Magazine. Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com has awarded 2013 Civic the best resale value award in its market segment.
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1 Suggested retail price, excluding taxes, licenses, registration, $790 destination fees and options. Dealer prices may vary.
2 Based on 2013 EPA mileage estimates. For comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
3 Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ can be used on Civic in the United States, except Alaska. Please consult your Honda dealer for details.
4 VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the route of the vehicle or compensate for reckless driving under any circumstances. The control of the vehicle is always in the hands of the driver.
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