2013 Honda Civic LX (La Mesa, CA)

2013 Honda Civic LX

The 2012 Civic was redesigned but the overhaul was panned as being too slight to give the car any real advantage in the very competitive compact car segment. For 2013 Honda responded by sprucing up the Civic with improvements that address the previous model s biggest flaws. The most obvious changes are the styling upgrades which give the car a sportier look that s also more distinctive compared to the previous-generation car. Inside the cabin many of the cheap plastics that drew fire last year have been replaced with materials that boast a more high-end look and feel. The design is largely the same though meaning it lacks some of the visual pizzazz and sophistication of some rivals. Additional standard features include amenities Bluetooth a rearview camera text message functionality an iPod interface and Pandora functionality. Honda recalibrated the suspension and steering for more responsive handling and added additional sound-deadening material for a quieter ride. On the safety front the new Civic benefits from an updated body structure that s said to provide better frontal impact protection and revised front-seat side airbags LX models come equipped with 15-inch steel wheels full power accessories air-conditioning a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel a one-piece fold-down rear seatback and cruise control. Electronic features include a 5-inch central display screen a rearview camera Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity SMS text messaging functionality and a four-speaker (six for the coupe) sound system with a CD player an auxiliary audio jack an iPod USB audio interface and Pandora radio functionality. The front-wheel-drive 2013 Honda Civic is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 140 horsepower and 128 pound and is backed by a 4 speed automatic The 2013 Honda Civic comes with standard safety features that include stability control antilock brakes (four-wheel discs with the EX and Si) front side airbags and full-length s