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2013 honda civic mog11/25/2023 ![]() ![]() We also found it a touch slower, and far more difficult to pair a phone to.Īll the controls on the dash are on an angle, facing towards the driver. In comparison to the Sentra’s touch-screen, the Honda system was less intuitive thanks to tiny on-screen buttons. To the right of that screen is Honda’s i-MID display, which should be easily recognizable to anyone who has been in a Honda before.įinally, there’s the navigation screen, which utilizes both touch and knob based controls. In front is a digital speedometer with Eco-Assist, showing two bars that change colors depending on your driving habits. Honda also includes three different displays in the Civic, which can lead to a bit of an information overload. It’s also a more cohesive package, with the Senta’s cabin falling short of its stylish exterior.Īs part of the EX-L with Navigation package, the Civic sports comfortable black leather seats and is loaded with convenience features like seat warmers, auto-on/off headlights, a moon-roof, automatic climate control and leather wrapped interior trimmings. Here the Civic looks like the more premium car, thanks to better materials and fabrics. On the inside is where the story changes. Our model, the high-end EX-L with Navigation, costs $23,765, and comes with pretty alloy-wheels (which were upgraded to 17s) and fog-lights over the base $18,165 Honda Civic LX. Without a doubt, the new Civic looks closer to its Accord sibling, which is a good thing. The front and rear fasciae have been refreshed for a more modern and cohesive Honda brand image. The Civic, on the other hand, is a well-proportioned, retaining its classic, if a little boring design. RESEARCH: Find more detailed specs on the 2013 Honda Civic and 2013 Nissan Sentra While base models retain the LED headlights, they don’t have the side view mirrors with integrated turn signals, or fog lights, which give the Sentra a more grown up look. Of course there are a few extras that are part of the SL trim, which bumps the Sentra’s $15,990 base price to $19,820 before additional packages. However for 2013 the Sentra looks fresh from a shopping spree at the South Coast Plaza, featuring gorgeous LED lights, 17-inch rims and chrome accents that really compliment the new, curvaceous design of the car. So, then it becomes a personal statement.There’s no denying the fact that the old Sentra had very little sex appeal, with its chunky, boxy exterior styling and cheapo-plastic looking interior. For those driving 10,000 or less miles per year the savings are negligible. For those driving 20,000 miles or more per year, the upgrade should will pay for itself in 5 years, or so. Depending on your driving style and miles driven per year, the HF can save you. When I do the math it comes down to a relatively small price paid forward for reducing one’s ecological footprint. It’s my opinion that most buyer’s can’t get past the questionable/ math = fuel savings of the Civic HF. Also, you may note a bit more road noise transference and stiffer ride due to the low profile sidewall of the tire. Expect to spend no less than $800 per set, if you can find them. Where you’ll keep paying for better mileage in the future is in the purchase of the special hard compound tires. Those wishing for 10-15% more mpg will pay a suggested ‘starting’ retail price of $19,765 for the HF., a $1500 premium over the Ex-L. However, for your money you do receive a decent 160 watt stereo system, 1-mid monitor and backup cam and Bluetooth docking capability. The 140 hp 1.8 liter SOHC 1- VTEC is designed for many years of trouble free service, while falling a bit short in sports performance. Granted the standard trim Civic Ex-L will not provide the sports-kick of the Civic Si. Pretty impressive mileage for a car that will seat 4 adults in comfort. This car offers the same basic features of the Civic lineup and an average mpg of 28/36. Here’s why…Īn entry level Civic Ex-L sports a sticker price of msrp $18165.00. While the HF upgrade to the Civic Sedan does produce an astonishing 41 mpg highway rating, you will be paying forward for the fuel savings at the time of purchase and for years to come. Honda engineering has integrated a trunk downdraft wing, solid under body panels and a dish designed low-flex aluminum mag rim with hard compound low-profile tires. While we find the same body design upgrades common to all Civics as introduced to the world at the 2012 SEMA show, the HF utilizes one or two innovations that may not be as evident when viewing the car. As with most applied innovations at Honda, this one was developed and tested on the race track. ![]()
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