Expect a bolder new look for the 2013 Honda Civic, it receives new design sleek front grill, redesigned taillights plus its 4-door configuration surely a sight to behold.
Together with the bold new look, of course the interior features don’t want to be leave behind. It offers many high-tech features to give your utmost convenience and comfort while driving the sedan.
Econ Button
By hitting the econ button the Civic will automatically adjust many of its functions to maximize fuel efficiency.
Eco Assist
Its like having your own efficiency coach while on-board. By taking a glance at the blue and green bars located either side of the speedometer. Let it stay in green and for sure you can go farther on your full tank of gas.
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Giving driver’s convenience, the steering-wheel mounted controls let you access easily the functions you want in your Civic like the intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID), Bluetooth Hands Free Link and the available navigational systems without taking your hands off the wheel.
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
Conveniently located front and center in your Civic’s intrument panel. The i-MID communicates virtually all of your vehicles systems, in this way you can get all your information in one place. You can see your civic performance stats, like fuel consumption and trip range, as well as more personal info, like text message and whats playing on Pandora. You can also upload your favorite image to be made as background for i-MID and also the i-MID displays the outside temperature.
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation Systems with Voice Recognition
By using this function, you can easily get directions. The system is capable of recognizing numbers, street names and cities, plus 10 million points of interest. Wondering if Cebu is included? In addition, the FM Traffic feature helps you avoid gridlock, slowdowns and road closures.
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
Your Civic comes with a factory installed Bluetooth HandsFreeLink. Which allows you to use your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone without taking your eyes off the road and at the same time taking your hand off the wheel. You can also stream music from your device directly to the audio system and also you can choose tracks through the steering wheel mounted controls.
USB Audio Interface
Boasts with latest audio technology. Honda installed Civic with a USB audio interface located in the center of the console with sliding armrest. It lets you plug in your iPod or other compatible audio devices plus it acts as a charger as well.
Rearview Camera with Guidelines
A single angle rearview camera with guidelines comes on models without navigation, while navigation-equipped models offer three camera angles to choose from: 180 degrees wide view, 130 degrees normal view and an overhead view of the rear bumper.
SMS Text Message Function
Adding to the drivers convenience, Civic now will let you interface text message and read them to you. Once your mobile phone is compatible and connected with your i-MID. You will receive an alert when incoming messages are received. The i-MID will give you the choice of displaying them, reading them aloud or saving them for later.
FM Traffic
Another useful feature of the existing navigational system, FM Traffic alerts you to current traffic conditions and can help guide your around congestion and show alternate routes. Best of all, FM Traffic subscription is free.
By the above interior features mentioned, i can say that its fully loaded and the greed to own this vehicle is turned on. But anyway it’s just a dream for now, aside from the author can’t afford it but i think it’s still not out of the market. For those who want this, i think you can go to your local Honda dealers and make a reservation.
Well it’s not ended up there, next thing we need to know is the performance. You won’t buy car by just knowing the interior features of it.
In terms of performance, the 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a 140-hp, 1.8-liter, 16-valve, SOHC i-VTEC Engine.
The 1.8-liter, single overhead camshaft, aluminum-alloy i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine uses state-of-the-art engineering technology to produce an impressive 140 hp (SAE net), yet it still receives excellent fuel efficiency ratings and a Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle (PZEV) rating, all on regular gasoline.
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This electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission offers refined gear ratios for quick acceleration and enhanced fuel efficiency. You get more power, smoother up shifts and downshifts and quieter operation.
And it uses Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
The Drive-by-Wire throttle system helps enhance the driving character of the Civic Sedan. With smart electronics connecting the throttle pedal to the throttle butterfly valve in the intake manifold, the engine response can be optimized to suit the driving conditions and to better match your expectations.
In terms of safety the 2013 Honda Civic Sedan offer wide variety of safety features and they are as follows.
Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE ) II Body Structure
The Civic’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) II body structure is a Honda-exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions. The ACE design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash-energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment and can help to more evenly disperse the forces transferred to other vehicles in a crash.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) uses a special modulator to pulse the brakes to help prevent wheel lockup. This helps the driver retain steering control when braking hard. The Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) system balances the braking forces at each wheel according to how the car is dynamically loaded.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
The Civic enhances its visibility to others by incorporating Daytime Running Lights (DRL) up front.
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
The Civic is equipped with dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags (SRS). One or both of these airbags will be deployed only in the event of a sufficient frontal impact. If deployed, these airbags are capable of being inflated at different rates depending on crash severity, seat-belt usage and/or other factors. Frontal airbags are designed to supplement the seat belts to help reduce the likelihood of head and upper body injuries in frontal crashes.
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
All front and rear seating positions have 3-point seat belts that ride across the lap and chest to help restrain occupants during sudden stops or impact. The front seats feature an automatic tensioning system.
SmartVent Front Side Airbags
In the event of a moderate-to-severe side impact, the SmartVent™ side airbag is designed to deploy and inflate quickly to maximize potential protection for properly seated occupants. This helps to protect the driver’s or front passenger’s upper body from injury, or vent before fully inflating if an occupant is in the side airbag deployment path, thereby decreasing the likelihood for an airbag-related injury.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)
The rear seats feature the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) mounting system for use with compatible child seats.
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
To help reduce the likelihood of head and neck injuries for outboard occupants in side collisions, all Civic models feature side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor. The side curtain airbag module is positioned along the side of the headliner. In the event of a sufficient side impact, this system will activate to help provide protection for both front and rear outboard passengers.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
This system monitors the pressure in all four tires and alerts the driver when pressure in any tire becomes significantly low
To sum it up, when buying a new 2013 Honda Civic Sedan it is surely worth the money. It gives you the top-notch convenience and comfort plus the unbeatable performance & fuel efficiency and lastly, the top of the line safety it gives to the passengers.
