2014 Honda Civic Lowdown at LA Auto Show 2013

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2014 Honda Civic Details:

New sportier and aggressive exterior

Better fuel efficiency and new premium features

New SI with 205 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque

Standard Coupe/Sedan obtainable in December and SI obtainable in spring

Los angelesa long list of enhancements for that 2014 model year. Styling hasn’t been the smoothest ride since the hard criticisms of the 2012 model. Now Honda has turned its attention to the Civic Coupe. It’s youthful and sporty nature has been stepped up with a new look plus moreThe exterior is given a more aggressive appearance with a new grille, fender, hood and headlights and sportier aero. On certain trims the 2014 Honda Civic is going to be getting larger wheels. Honda has added Modern Steel Metallic for anexactly the same Honda Civic with just a prettier face. The suspension features revised tuning with higher spring rates along with a stiffer rear stabilizer bar and a reworked Electronic Power Steering (EPS) for a much smoother ride. A brand new exhaust has been fitted that enhances the power by 3 horsepower and 1 lb-ft of torque. To get agood reputation for fuel efficiency, Honda has replaced the five-speed automatic both in the Coupe and Sedan for a Continuously Variable Transmission that’s found in the Civic Hybrid. Is also enhances responsiveness by supplying a quicker and smoother acceleration, although not only does the CVT improve fuel efficiency with a 22 percent wider ratio range. The Civic’s new EPA fuel economy is rated at 30mpg in the city and 33mpg combined.

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Virtually every part of the Civic is upgraded including the interior with new fabrics, door panel trim, and audio panel color coordination. Honda will also be offering brand new premium features such as a new 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen control center with optional navigation function, a wise Entry with a Push Button Start, an expanded view driver’s mirror and Honda LaneWatch blind spot display, auto on/off headlights, and power driver seat with 8-way adjustability.

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Year over year, we have continued to bolster the competitive position of Civic with new performance, features and value for the investment, and 2014 is no exception, said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. Once again the outright best pick in the compact class.””, even though This 2014 Civic is our very best offering yet, and makes Civic not only the best-selling””

The SI model is likewise getting the standard Civic Coupe styling enhancements, but with the addition of a few SI-exclusive pieces such as a bumper garnish, large rear decklid spoiler, and distinctive front and rear air diffusers. Both the SI Sedan and Coupe will can be found in a new Orange Fire Pearl and will be getting larger 18 wheels. Similar to the standard Civic, the SI will also be obtaining a revised suspension tuning to enhance steering response and roll feel. Altogether it provides on an enhanced handling refinement and noiseshould expect a lot of excitement coming from the Honda brand. We hear the clients.

Michael Accavitti, senior v . p . of Honda Automotive Operations says, The tuner market can expect lots of excitement from the Honda brand. We hear the customers. We have been working as hard as we can to bring all that stuff revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show here to the market [U.S.]. We want to bring as much of the fun-to-drive technology we have available around the world back here into the United States.

You can get the 2014 Honda Civic Coupe and Sedan at Honda dealerships nationwide on December the, 2013 and 4 SI Coupe and Sedan early in the year.

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