Best review yet. It felt like a conversation with someone that has knowledge of cars. It was comfortable, funny, educated, and everything I've been wanting to see in these reviews. Great shots from the road. Great experience review.
Honestly, this is one of the best looking Civics ever~ I think the 2008 and 2013 versions of the Civic are my favourites. If I ever get a car just for me, I think the 2008 or 2013 Civic are my go-tos now~
@@lovelyyy7573 Yeah he did say that every Civic for 2013 came with a backup camera as standard, but even without one, the Civic is a small car so it isn't hard to park.
I have this car and gotta say, it’s extremely sluggish and has poor acceleration. Honda missed it on this point as it’s predecessor was much better especially without the Econ mode. Second thing I dislike is the lack of temp gauge as who needs a freaking mpg gauge when it’s already in the info center
Just bought the Touring model (Canada)= Ex-L (USA). my dream car. Thanks Honda. But the review guy is too picky. People buy Honda cause its reputation+reliability. Most people don't care about the HP in cars like civic/corolla
I agree. Every company should listen to their customers. Honda updated the Civic not once, but twice on the 9th gen Civic...Toyota apparently didn't do that on the corolla. Atleast not with the 2013 corolla which was downright insulting. Decided to take on a 8000 dollar loss and trade this corolla for a new civic. Could NOT have been happier cuz Toyota doesn't deserve my money anymore. They should just sell their whole lineup to Hertz rentals for all I care. lol
I'm 33 and honestly if it's quiet enough this might be the ride I get for my PA to Baltimore/DC/Annapolis commutes. I ran into a cousin today and she drives a lot for work. She said she loves hers and it doesn't have her feeling beat up by the end of the day. I'm so used to the quiet and smoothness of my Navigator that my Escort Wagon just doesn't cut it for the longer trips when it ends up being a 13+ hour day between leaving the house and pulling back into the driveway. I just know if I do more of these long drives the SUV's MPG won't be sustainable.
Looks are all subjective. Most people are reacted favorably to the updated model compared to the plain 2012 Civic. Obviously, you are new to our videos, perhaps you need to watch a few more and get to know our editor in chief before you make a claim about him being a toyota fan.
Nice looking car, unlike some crazy new designs,nice interior,better than average reliability. Good choice at 19_20 grand. Looks as big as our 2001 accord which has been a great car. Hard to go wrong with this.
The EX also gets you a moonroof, 16" alloy wheels, rear disc brakes, auto climate control, and a 6 speaker stereo. At $1850, its a worthy upgrade in our eyes :)
Agree. 2013 Nissan Sentra owner here. Power delivery is shit, driving fun is zero to nil, huge hesitation issues, gas mileage is also shit, bottom line is they are shit..
you need to test drive a new Honda with the CVT first... then render an opinion... i just bought a 14 Accord Ex an it drives great! Honda...never driven a Nissan...but Honda got it right.... ;-)
David James Thanks for the advice, maybe they have improved on them since the 2011 model Honda CR-Z. My experience was as as yours sir, I have rendered an opinion of them based upon owning it for 3 years. I do not like the way they drive.
I currently drive a 2006 Civic EX coupe and absolutely adore it. Right now it's at 450,000 kilometres and I've had to do barely any work to the car at all. Definitely a civic fan for life. I'm having a kid now and I need a sedan, so I'm looking at a 2012 LX and a 2013 EX tomorrow!
@@user-ul5wq3kv4p Only the tensioner bolt broke. Probably not torque correct when tensioner pulley was replaced. Shop redid under their warranty. So far no crack block issues. I have 146k miles now.
We have nothing against the Cruze, it's a much better vehicle than the awful Cobalt that went before it, but Chevy has not had a good reputation for building small cars, it's kind of the same story with Dodge and their new Dart. That "cheaper" price up front will be offset down the road where the Cruze will have less than stellar resale values compared to a Civic, Mazda3, or Volkswagen Jetta. MSRP wise, the Cruze is about the same, the rebates make it cheaper, which also hurts resale values.
A lot would argue that the used Audi will be expensive to maintain. The GTI is great but it's much more expensive than the Civic. Lastly, the yaris and Prius are just a snooze to drive. So why not get the Civic instead if you want a good balance?
I have a 2015 LX and like it a lot. I actually am glad it doesn't have push button start. I prefer the old fashioned key. I have the same Blue color as your tester. I know a lot of people like the 2016 and newer Civic's better, but I actually prefer the ninth gen styling wise (haven't driven a 10th gen, but hear they are much improved to drive), the black grill seems like more traditional Honda compared to the silver "brace face" look of the newer Civic models. I like Honda cars a lot, and am glad I bought one again
The 09 Civic is still a great car. Just keep in mind it will lack features like a back up camera, Bluetooth, Pandora, and the SMS text message reading capability. LX and below models also lack a USB input. The choice is yours, if you want the latest tech features and can swing the extra cost, the 2013 will be a better choice. If you don't need all those features and want to save money, go for the 2009 model, but we'd recommend an EX and up.
If you look at the rear end of a 2002-2005 Camry, the tail lights have the same shape. Most cars today cost roughly $100 bucks to replace a lost key. Just be careful and don't lose the key...
How do you determine the Cruze will be cheaper to maintain? The design is relatively new and the engine is a new design; small displacement turbo engines are relatively high strung in their mechanical design. If there is any vehicle that will require more maintenance and have more problems down the road it will be the Cruze. The Civic has always had a reputation for lower ownership cost and low repair cost.
Honda calls the changing segment bars around the speedometer their Eco coach. Every time you hit the gas it turns blue but as soon as you let off on the throttle it turns green. It's supposed to help you drive more efficiently. We thinks its kind of annoying and doesn't really help our lead foot ;)
Well, the Focus ST and Dart don't compete until an SRT-4 version of the vehicle comes out. We are planning to review the Dart soon, we do find the styling to be quite aggressive but we will reserve our final judgement until we drive the car.
We think Honda didn't update the styling as much on the Civic coupe because the 2012 model did not get as much negative criticism as the sedan did last year. The coupe now has more competition from Hyundai/Kia, hopefully Honda will update the coupe's styling soon.
I bought my 2013 Civic LX from my grandpa 2 1/2 years ago with only 10k miles on it since my 90 year old grandpa couldn’t drive anymore. I needed something reliable and that Civic never failed me once. I beat it up and put 100k miles on it in a 2 year period. It still never had issues. I gave it to my brother about a month ago and now I drive a 2019 Camry. The civic got 111k miles on it now and it still runs the exact same way as it did when my grandpa bought it new back in late 2012.
STOP! Why does everyone want bigger wheels?Big wheels means more unsprung weight,which makes road noise and ride quality worse. to compensate for that you have to use heavier suspension and more sound proofing material.A heavier wheel sucks up more energy to get it to move so it lowers mpg.The extra weight also affects handling and braking, and creates more wear on tear on brakes and tires.The only reason for a larger wheel is if you need to accommodate a larger brake rotor.16" is perfect
You can buy that exact package as the 2013 Acura ILX Premium, as a bonus you get HID headlights, dual zone auto temp control, 17" alloy wheels, and slightly more power.
I've read alot of automotive reviews in 51 years and I have viewed many video reviews both on the internet and on broadcast television. I've just subscribed to your site because that was without question the best video critique that I've ever seen done on a car. That review would score as one of the best written reviews of a car. Great reporting. I'm looking forward to more great stuff in the future.
Our ears note that the Elantra's engine is a bit "thrashy" sounding at high revs vs the motor in this vehicle. Other than that, both vehicles are exceptionally smooth driving.
The more i hear about 6 spd transmissions the more i laugh, alot of people complain about the civic 2013 not having a 6 spd but i have the 2013 civic and its just fine the way it is i just wish it had the button on the door with the smart access keyless fob and push button. most people on city driving drive on the 1st two gears if lucky the beginning of the 3rd gear before coming to a stop, on the highway you hit 4th if you hit 5th your going to fast and most likely get a speeding ticket, so if you had 6th gears hello suspended license so what the point of a 6th gear if you will most likely never touch it. on second thought this is why the CVT was made, a 6th spd trans shifts fast but the CVT is about the same but drives a bit slower so you wont get that ticket if you do your going to fast anyways!!
10 mph on 6th gear you must be talking about a car with a manual and if you try to accelerate in 6th from 10 mph then you will take some time reaching 30 mph. I driven cars with 6th gears and i never used the 6th gear when driving a 2015 ford focus or 2015 Hyundai elantra. I dont drive manual so i cant comment on manual only Autos
Great review! I own a '12 Si coupe. not a fan of the fake carbon fiber on the dash, but the rest of the improvements sound great. I would personally love to see a side by side comparison, and good test drive :)
Just got this beauty for 14k car price came up 16k cad, with 30k km in it and a manual. Fckn amazing car had the best deal in my dealer with all the accesories and winter tire for 16k bet i had a great deal with it! Best car for the buck!
I bought a 2013 Honda coupe HF model through a Honda dealer. I get 21-22 mpg in city in the summer and 17 mpg in the winter. I live on lake erie. The dealer is absolutely no help with this issue and I even called corporate again not much help. It hesitates most days when taking off at a light, the lights flicker on occasion.Basically they say it is the way I drive. I am a very conservative driver. The car only has 6500 miles on it. It reads no codes so they say there is nothing they can do. Do you think an engine diagnostic could find anything...thanks
Just came across this video.. I think the car you drove for the review had a blown head gasket. When you reved the engine water was shooting out. That's not normal and is a sign of a blown head gasket.
All this talk about back up cameras... Whatever happened to, and I know I am going back a ways, actually turning your neck and looking behind you? Just an outdated concept? You can see EVEN more than that camera can see. Furthermore, one could not pass the drivers test if they did not turn around and look. How would one expect to parallel park... which is actually another pet peeve I have about the parking assist... and driverless cars... well, they had those as long as I have been driving... uh, I admit to being the only person in one of those, more than once.
The real reason for it is the lack of visibility that comes from new safety regulations. Larger pillars mean larger blind spots, and less ability to see behind you. Have no fear, Steve. People still turn and look behind them in drivers' tests. As for parking assists...well, you got me there.
The camera provides an EXTRA view behind you in addition to looking over your shoulder, so you can be sure nothing is behind you that is below the view of the deck lid. Honda does not offer it, but many other cars have an all-around view camera system which gives you a bird’s eye top down view of all sides which is fantastic for parking in tight spaces and parallel parking. All cameras remind you to check your surroundings.
There you are! No worries, we figured you were busy selling Hondas for the end of the month/year when it was uploaded. Glad you enjoyed it, we're looking forward to showing more Hondas/Acuras in the future!
I actually just traded in my 2013 Focus for a 2013 Civic EX-L. I'm sure the Civic will be the more reliable car. Plus, I've never had a car with a moonroof, leather, or automatic climate control. If there's one feature that I wish the Civic had on it which I'll miss from the Focus, it would be the integrated blind spot mirrors. I'm probably going to end up buying a pair to put on my side mirrors. Those things are definitely worth having.
I have 2013 focus that didn't start up one day, turns out it was the Transmission control module. So I've been thinking about trading it in for the 2013 civic. How do you like it so far? What's you mpg like?
+MusicHead480 I like it! It may not be as sporty as the Focus, but it's comfortable and I like the interior layout better, not to mention not having to deal with a DCT. I had the TCM updated, but the shudder happens when it warms up. I live very close to work, so that skews my mileage lower just like in the Focus. I really want to take it out on a highway trip to check out the mileage in that regard.
I kind of like the cockpit in this car I mean some minor revisions would be nice but I like how everything is angled for the driver. and not just flat.
I own the 2013 civic Lx model. It lasted me from high school to college!! After 4 yrs college, I work 9-5 and it’s been my daily driver ever since. It’s a great car, I drove it to Vegas and to Rosarito Mexico. A couple times to Tijuana! The 2013 civic just last !! I only replaced the radiators at 100 k miles and changed the brake pads! Repair is easy and DIY-able! I did my oil change and tire rotation. As Honda says, “ smile per gallon” ! It’s facts! It’s okay on gas I average about 26 mpg. It can fit 2 bikes in the rear trunk. Great car and excellent build! I would buy the exact same car again!
Great review as always. I'm not one of those 'Honda fan-boys', but I do respect that Honda corrected what they acknowledged as a lacklustre effort. This 2013 Civic seems like one of the best cars in the class, especially when resale value and long-term reliability are factored in. Good on Honda!
This dudes complaints are stupid. All irrelevant such as it sounded funny or that it needed bigger wheels. Bigger wheels cut into gas mileage for one thing.
I had a 2013 Civic EXL Navi and it was a nice car to drive, but small inside. It was fine until about 1,000 miles when the HVAC started failing. After 7 repair attempts by Honda and their failure to fix the problem, I traded it and never went back to Honda again.
@@richl1319 I drive an Altima and recently upgraded to the '19 Altima and I love it. Honda's poor service and the way they treated me with the Civic left a bad taste. Now the Hondas have a big problem with fuel mixing with the engine oil on their 1.5L engines and they are not doing much to resolve the problem. I watched the 2013 Civic video to see what his impression was since I owned one. Despite the HVAC issue, it was a nice car to drive, but too small inside.
Pete I’m a bigger guy myself and I planned on leasing one of these used but I wanted to see inputs of previous owners. Now that I see it is a small compact car but those do exceptional on fuel efficiency. Might have to look at midsize sedans for now but I’m also a college student working part time therefore my budget is small.
Pete I have a family member who is leasing that car right now and it is one of the best midsize sedans. They have the SR trim level which makes it look even sharper
By far the best video review of the new 2013 Civic! Very comprehensive which is sorely missing from most video reviews. I recently test drove the 2013 Civic EX sedan and came away EXTREMELY impressed! I've been driving a 2012 Civic EX sedan for nearly a year now and there's no comparison to the new 2013. The '13 Civic is like a completely different vehicle with a completely different personality. Honda got all the small stuff, the details right with the '13 model. Kudos to Honda!
I just bought one yesterday. I can't wait to get it. This car (EX) is really awesome. Just a word to the wise after taxes, freight, warranty and tinted windows, mine was about $31,800 (In Canada are dollar is within a cent of USA). I don't like the 16" rims my friend works at a shop so I can get some 18" rims really cheap. I also think it should have chrome exhaust, fog lights, and leather/racing seat option. Other than that I really like the car. Those are all fun after market projects though!
I'm a mom of 4 boys...the oldest being 22, and the youngest being 13. I'm constantly on the go with my boys, with football, craft shows, etc. Even though I'm always out and about, I usually only have to fill up once a week. I got the EX model in white, and we love it. Smooth ride, quiet, and for a sort a small car, it's very comfortable on long rides. I'm very happy with this choice of car. I'm not out to impress anyone, and I'm saving money...which I feel is important in this economy!
It’s now going to be 2020 and I have my eyes set on this Honda Civic saving cash for it
Wish me luck guys
Daejon Moody sammmmeee good luck
Kierra Ford thank you so much!!! Best of luck to you too WE CAN DO THIS!!! If you need any motivation just watch Dave Ramsey! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@daejonmoody3304 Do it!! Back in 2014 I bought a '06 Civic for $10k cash and still drive it to this day
lynksis12 great job!!!! I’m def going to do it! I believe you even more since your a smash Bros fan 😤🤙🏾
lynksis12 thank you!!! 🙏🏾
The "traditional" honda chime went away with the intro of the 2012 Civic.
This will be my first car 💜 I get my license next month and I get this over the summer
Me too !!!
Did you get it?
Lowk3y Chris did you get it
@Jessie Redd hey did u get one?
Thinking of getting it soon
Love that intro music had this car for seven years and still going strong
Best review yet. It felt like a conversation with someone that has knowledge of cars. It was comfortable, funny, educated, and everything I've been wanting to see in these reviews. Great shots from the road. Great experience review.
Honestly, this is one of the best looking Civics ever~ I think the 2008 and 2013 versions of the Civic are my favourites. If I ever get a car just for me, I think the 2008 or 2013 Civic are my go-tos now~
Does the 2013 base model have camera backup? For park? Thanks
@@lovelyyy7573 Yeah he did say that every Civic for 2013 came with a backup camera as standard, but even without one, the Civic is a small car so it isn't hard to park.
You're quite welcome, glad you enjoyed it :)
I have this car and gotta say, it’s extremely sluggish and has poor acceleration. Honda missed it on this point as it’s predecessor was much better especially without the Econ mode. Second thing I dislike is the lack of temp gauge as who needs a freaking mpg gauge when it’s already in the info center
Just bought the Touring model (Canada)= Ex-L (USA). my dream car. Thanks Honda. But the review guy is too picky. People buy Honda cause its reputation+reliability. Most people don't care about the HP in cars like civic/corolla
He's a car enthusiast, so you should expect him to be uninspired.
Well said there is no perfect car it's kinda like a flovor witch ever one you prefer..
I agree. Every company should listen to their customers.
Honda updated the Civic not once, but twice on the 9th gen Civic...Toyota apparently didn't do that on the corolla. Atleast not with the 2013 corolla which was downright insulting. Decided to take on a 8000 dollar loss and trade this corolla for a new civic. Could NOT have been happier cuz Toyota doesn't deserve my money anymore. They should just sell their whole lineup to Hertz rentals for all I care. lol
How did I miss this review??? Great info and as always I love your personal view. Your reviews of the Honda Products are my favorite ;-)
I'm 33 and honestly if it's quiet enough this might be the ride I get for my PA to Baltimore/DC/Annapolis commutes. I ran into a cousin today and she drives a lot for work. She said she loves hers and it doesn't have her feeling beat up by the end of the day.
I'm so used to the quiet and smoothness of my Navigator that my Escort Wagon just doesn't cut it for the longer trips when it ends up being a 13+ hour day between leaving the house and pulling back into the driveway.
I just know if I do more of these long drives the SUV's MPG won't be sustainable.
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Dude is talking about some pretty ritzy high school kids, yeah.
Looks are all subjective. Most people are reacted favorably to the updated model compared to the plain 2012 Civic. Obviously, you are new to our videos, perhaps you need to watch a few more and get to know our editor in chief before you make a claim about him being a toyota fan.
My dude was hammering on that engine COLD lol
I just got this car the 2013 LX. Its so fun to drive!!
Just bought one for 14k flat with 47,000 miles
Just drive the Civic Si model. The motor is straight out of the Acura TSX :)
17" tires are more expensive! Civics are about low-cost transportation. I'd actually prefer the standard 15" steel rims.
I'm about to buy the Corolla S 17" wheels for this civic because the hubcaps are not aesthetically pleasing in my opinion.
Thank you so much. That really means a lot and we greatly appreciate your support :D
This car rides like a way more expensive vehicle and it's so quiet. I can't beleive how quiet it is.
We really like our 2013 a lot so far!
I've been watching Sofyan's reviews for several months now, and I have to say that I like them!
Thumbs UP!
Nice looking car, unlike some crazy new designs,nice interior,better than average reliability. Good choice at 19_20 grand. Looks as big as our 2001 accord which has been a great car. Hard to go wrong with this.
The EX also gets you a moonroof, 16" alloy wheels, rear disc brakes, auto climate control, and a 6 speaker stereo. At $1850, its a worthy upgrade in our eyes :)
I hate CVT transmissions, its like driving a rubber band, it sucks, I had that in my CR-Z and I hated it.
explain to me how one drives a rubber band?
Agree. 2013 Nissan Sentra owner here. Power delivery is shit, driving fun is zero to nil, huge hesitation issues, gas mileage is also shit, bottom line is they are shit..
SeverdSeouL Well said.They are bad in cold weather, when it was cold was my biggest complaint with it.
you need to test drive a new Honda with the CVT first... then render an opinion... i just bought a 14 Accord Ex an it drives great! Honda...never driven a Nissan...but Honda got it right.... ;-)
David James Thanks for the advice, maybe they have improved on them since the 2011 model Honda CR-Z. My experience was as as yours sir, I have rendered an opinion of them based upon owning it for 3 years. I do not like the way they drive.
Who came here from MrBeast Gaming?
That's just how he drives. But we also must be respectful of the vehicles we test :)
I currently drive a 2006 Civic EX coupe and absolutely adore it. Right now it's at 450,000 kilometres and I've had to do barely any work to the car at all. Definitely a civic fan for life. I'm having a kid now and I need a sedan, so I'm looking at a 2012 LX and a 2013 EX tomorrow!
Which one did you get?
Bailey Rodden I have same car. Have you had any issues with car? No crack engine block issues? I only have 125k on mine.
@@MrHuck Have you had any issues with the car since 2 years ago ?
@@user-ul5wq3kv4p Only the tensioner bolt broke. Probably not torque correct when tensioner pulley was replaced. Shop redid under their warranty. So far no crack block issues. I have 146k miles now.
Just bought one today 76,000 miles silver, hoping it will last longer then my VW!
Why not go for the Si then ;)
We have nothing against the Cruze, it's a much better vehicle than the awful Cobalt that went before it, but Chevy has not had a good reputation for building small cars, it's kind of the same story with Dodge and their new Dart. That "cheaper" price up front will be offset down the road where the Cruze will have less than stellar resale values compared to a Civic, Mazda3, or Volkswagen Jetta. MSRP wise, the Cruze is about the same, the rebates make it cheaper, which also hurts resale values.
A lot would argue that the used Audi will be expensive to maintain. The GTI is great but it's much more expensive than the Civic. Lastly, the yaris and Prius are just a snooze to drive. So why not get the Civic instead if you want a good balance?
I have a 2015 LX and like it a lot. I actually am glad it doesn't have push button start. I prefer the old fashioned key. I have the same Blue color as your tester. I know a lot of people like the 2016 and newer Civic's better, but I actually prefer the ninth gen styling wise (haven't driven a 10th gen, but hear they are much improved to drive), the black grill seems like more traditional Honda compared to the silver "brace face" look of the newer Civic models. I like Honda cars a lot, and am glad I bought one again
The 09 Civic is still a great car. Just keep in mind it will lack features like a back up camera, Bluetooth, Pandora, and the SMS text message reading capability. LX and below models also lack a USB input. The choice is yours, if you want the latest tech features and can swing the extra cost, the 2013 will be a better choice. If you don't need all those features and want to save money, go for the 2009 model, but we'd recommend an EX and up.
It has been significantly reduced. This vehicle would make a great daily driver, even on the highway.
Honda offers NAV as a trim. An EX-NAVI or EX-L NAVI is what you need to go for.
It doesn't take high speeds to notice that a car corners more eagerly or has better steering feel.
If you look at the rear end of a 2002-2005 Camry, the tail lights have the same shape. Most cars today cost roughly $100 bucks to replace a lost key. Just be careful and don't lose the key...
How do you determine the Cruze will be cheaper to maintain? The design is relatively new and the engine is a new design; small displacement turbo engines are relatively high strung in their mechanical design. If there is any vehicle that will require more maintenance and have more problems down the road it will be the Cruze. The Civic has always had a reputation for lower ownership cost and low repair cost.
If you can swing the cost and want your civic to look more premium we think its worth it to upgrade to an EX.
Honda calls the changing segment bars around the speedometer their Eco coach. Every time you hit the gas it turns blue but as soon as you let off on the throttle it turns green. It's supposed to help you drive more efficiently. We thinks its kind of annoying and doesn't really help our lead foot ;)
Well, the Focus ST and Dart don't compete until an SRT-4 version of the vehicle comes out. We are planning to review the Dart soon, we do find the styling to be quite aggressive but we will reserve our final judgement until we drive the car.
@ 9:23, i did this when i was taking my drivers license test over 13 years ago and failed because of it. heh.
We think Honda didn't update the styling as much on the Civic coupe because the 2012 model did not get as much negative criticism as the sedan did last year. The coupe now has more competition from Hyundai/Kia, hopefully Honda will update the coupe's styling soon.
We never once changed lanes... we were filming on a two lane narrow back road...
Idk y but I just like watching reviews even tho I’ve been driving my civic for a year and a half already
I bought my 2013 Civic LX from my grandpa 2 1/2 years ago with only 10k miles on it since my 90 year old grandpa couldn’t drive anymore. I needed something reliable and that Civic never failed me once. I beat it up and put 100k miles on it in a 2 year period. It still never had issues. I gave it to my brother about a month ago and now I drive a 2019 Camry. The civic got 111k miles on it now and it still runs the exact same way as it did when my grandpa bought it new back in late 2012.
I have 151K miles on this car, drives great
I now have 185K miles drives great
How many now?
It's a difficult decision, we like the fact that the Focus is a hatchback, that may tip the scales toward the Ford's favor for us.
You are mostly correct, we do think Toyota buyers are worst with their loyalty to the Corolla
Not just for high school kids, we were just saying it makes a great first car for them, we realize a diverse age group of buyers purchase a Civic.
STOP! Why does everyone want bigger wheels?Big wheels means more unsprung weight,which makes road noise and ride quality worse. to compensate for that you have to use heavier suspension and more sound proofing material.A heavier wheel sucks up more energy to get it to move so it lowers mpg.The extra weight also affects handling and braking, and creates more wear on tear on brakes and tires.The only reason for a larger wheel is if you need to accommodate a larger brake rotor.16" is perfect
You can buy that exact package as the 2013 Acura ILX Premium, as a bonus you get HID headlights, dual zone auto temp control, 17" alloy wheels, and slightly more power.
I've read alot of automotive reviews in 51 years and I have viewed many video reviews both on the internet and on broadcast television. I've just subscribed to your site because that was without question the best video critique that I've ever seen done on a car. That review would score as one of the best written reviews of a car. Great reporting. I'm looking forward to more great stuff in the future.
Why Jackson of course :)
They made it quieter by adding more sound insulating materials throughout the cabin
That decision is for you to make. Do you need the extra space, more comfortable ride, or more power the accord offers?
We haven't had a chance to drive the new Dart yet. We will put the vehicle on our list and let our viewers know though :)
I bought mine back in October and LOVE IT!!
How is it on gas
We'd rate the Focus above the Civic mostly because it is available in a hatchback configuration.
I just got a pre owned 2013 civic coup under 30,000miles!! Bright red too!
Mscellobass mind telling me how much you paid for it? i'm also in the market for a 2013 used civic please and thank you!
Nice
David Robles paid under 16,000!!
ALF Raydough yes! Had new 16in wheels on it, new takida back axle exhausts and takida air intake! Drives like a dream and can pass cars easily!!
You are correct, in the US, the EX sedan only comes with a 5AT, the coupe does offer an EX 5MT however.
Our ears note that the Elantra's engine is a bit "thrashy" sounding at high revs vs the motor in this vehicle. Other than that, both vehicles are exceptionally smooth driving.
The more i hear about 6 spd transmissions the more i laugh, alot of people complain about the civic 2013 not having a 6 spd but i have the 2013 civic and its just fine the way it is i just wish it had the button on the door with the smart access keyless fob and push button. most people on city driving drive on the 1st two gears if lucky the beginning of the 3rd gear before coming to a stop, on the highway you hit 4th if you hit 5th your going to fast and most likely get a speeding ticket, so if you had 6th gears hello suspended license so what the point of a 6th gear if you will most likely never touch it. on second thought this is why the CVT was made, a 6th spd trans shifts fast but the CVT is about the same but drives a bit slower so you wont get that ticket if you do your going to fast anyways!!
10 mph on 6th gear you must be talking about a car with a manual and if you try to accelerate in 6th from 10 mph then you will take some time reaching 30 mph. I driven cars with 6th gears and i never used the 6th gear when driving a 2015 ford focus or 2015 Hyundai elantra. I dont drive manual so i cant comment on manual only Autos
EX-L is the top trim, EX is the mid-level.
We are thinking Acura will update the ILX next year with similar improvements.
Great review! I own a '12 Si coupe. not a fan of the fake carbon fiber on the dash, but the rest of the improvements sound great. I would personally love to see a side by side comparison, and good test drive :)
you may find the headroom a tad lacking, we'd recommend going with an Accord or choosing a Civic with no sunroof.
Just got this beauty for 14k car price came up 16k cad, with 30k km in it and a manual. Fckn amazing car had the best deal in my dealer with all the accesories and winter tire for 16k bet i had a great deal with it! Best car for the buck!
Why didn't you go with the Si?
+Julio si here in my place is still up until 18k+ used. But yea i shouldve lol
km ? lol ! You must not be from the U.S. coz who in the US would use the metric system.
The 2013 Si Sedan will not be out until the spring
I bought a 2013 Honda coupe HF model through a Honda dealer. I get 21-22 mpg in city in the summer and 17 mpg in the winter. I live on lake erie. The dealer is absolutely no help with this issue and I even called corporate again not much help. It hesitates most days when taking off at a light, the lights flicker on occasion.Basically they say it is the way I drive. I am a very conservative driver. The car only has 6500 miles on it. It reads no codes so they say there is nothing they can do. Do you think an engine diagnostic could find anything...thanks
yup, that was it, it got quite a bit of attention with the camera equipment mounted to the back ;)
We are waiting for the 13 Si Sedan to come out, it should be arriving next month :)
Just came across this video.. I think the car you drove for the review had a blown head gasket. When you reved the engine water was shooting out. That's not normal and is a sign of a blown head gasket.
I just got a 2013 Honda Civic EX-L and I'm absolutely in love with it!
All this talk about back up cameras...
Whatever happened to, and I know I am going back a ways, actually turning your neck and looking behind you? Just an outdated concept? You can see EVEN more than that camera can see.
Furthermore, one could not pass the drivers test if they did not turn around and look. How would one expect to parallel park... which is actually another pet peeve I have about the parking assist... and driverless cars... well, they had those as long as I have been driving... uh, I admit to being the only person in one of those, more than once.
Lol, still do all that and look at the camera.
You are the most annoying type of old person, my friend.
The real reason for it is the lack of visibility that comes from new safety regulations. Larger pillars mean larger blind spots, and less ability to see behind you. Have no fear, Steve. People still turn and look behind them in drivers' tests. As for parking assists...well, you got me there.
The camera provides an EXTRA view behind you in addition to looking over your shoulder, so you can be sure nothing is behind you that is below the view of the deck lid. Honda does not offer it, but many other cars have an all-around view camera system which gives you a bird’s eye top down view of all sides which is fantastic for parking in tight spaces and parallel parking. All cameras remind you to check your surroundings.
There you are! No worries, we figured you were busy selling Hondas for the end of the month/year when it was uploaded. Glad you enjoyed it, we're looking forward to showing more Hondas/Acuras in the future!
He definitely said it had 140 hp several times throughout the video.
I actually just traded in my 2013 Focus for a 2013 Civic EX-L. I'm sure the Civic will be the more reliable car. Plus, I've never had a car with a moonroof, leather, or automatic climate control. If there's one feature that I wish the Civic had on it which I'll miss from the Focus, it would be the integrated blind spot mirrors. I'm probably going to end up buying a pair to put on my side mirrors. Those things are definitely worth having.
I have 2013 focus that didn't start up one day, turns out it was the Transmission control module. So I've been thinking about trading it in for the 2013 civic. How do you like it so far? What's you mpg like?
+MusicHead480 I like it! It may not be as sporty as the Focus, but it's comfortable and I like the interior layout better, not to mention not having to deal with a DCT. I had the TCM updated, but the shudder happens when it warms up. I live very close to work, so that skews my mileage lower just like in the Focus. I really want to take it out on a highway trip to check out the mileage in that regard.
The Si sedan will be out in Feb
This is just a refresh
In this class, our favorites are the Honda Civic, Mazda3, and Ford Focus.
Lol I just financed one today. It's burgundy.
Nigel Craft I’ll be financing one soon too
@@richl1319 awesome! Hope you like it. After a few weeks of driving it, I can now say it's a fun ride, reliable too.
Nigel Craft which trim model do you have ? I’m sure I’ll love it just as much!
@@richl1319 I believe it is just the standard edition, no lx, dx, sport or anything like that...but regardless, I'm sure you will like this car!
@@richl1319 when you do get it, you should come back and give us all an update
Why do u call the sun roof a moon roof 😂😂
JT Kennedy because he’s smarter than you.
A moonroof is glass and can tilt up or slide open. A sunroof is metal, painted to match the body, and can be tilted up or removed, typically.
I kind of like the cockpit in this car I mean some minor revisions would be nice but I like how everything is angled for the driver. and not just flat.
Backup camera is misplaced... it should have made near right hand side for better view
I own the 2013 civic Lx model. It lasted me from high school to college!! After 4 yrs college, I work 9-5 and it’s been my daily driver ever since. It’s a great car, I drove it to Vegas and to Rosarito Mexico. A couple times to Tijuana! The 2013 civic just last !! I only replaced the radiators at 100 k miles and changed the brake pads! Repair is easy and DIY-able! I did my oil change and tire rotation. As Honda says, “ smile per gallon” ! It’s facts! It’s okay on gas I average about 26 mpg. It can fit 2 bikes in the rear trunk. Great car and excellent build! I would buy the exact same car again!
Its now 2022 and im trying to get this as my first car
I bought my mom a beater 2006 civic and shiiit man! I never thought I'd like it, cuz I own a 2009 acura tl... but I do like it!
Great review as always. I'm not one of those 'Honda fan-boys', but I do respect that Honda corrected what they acknowledged as a lacklustre effort. This 2013 Civic seems like one of the best cars in the class, especially when resale value and long-term reliability are factored in. Good on Honda!
This dudes complaints are stupid. All irrelevant such as it sounded funny or that it needed bigger wheels. Bigger wheels cut into gas mileage for one thing.
I had a 2013 Civic EXL Navi and it was a nice car to drive, but small inside. It was fine until about 1,000 miles when the HVAC started failing. After 7 repair attempts by Honda and their failure to fix the problem, I traded it and never went back to Honda again.
what are you driving now?
@@richl1319 I drive an Altima and recently upgraded to the '19 Altima and I love it. Honda's poor service and the way they treated me with the Civic left a bad taste. Now the Hondas have a big problem with fuel mixing with the engine oil on their 1.5L engines and they are not doing much to resolve the problem. I watched the 2013 Civic video to see what his impression was since I owned one. Despite the HVAC issue, it was a nice car to drive, but too small inside.
Pete I’m a bigger guy myself and I planned on leasing one of these used but I wanted to see inputs of previous owners. Now that I see it is a small compact car but those do exceptional on fuel efficiency. Might have to look at midsize sedans for now but I’m also a college student working part time therefore my budget is small.
Pete I have a family member who is leasing that car right now and it is one of the best midsize sedans. They have the SR trim level which makes it look even sharper
Pete if you have any vehicle suggestions I’d gladly take some into consideration
By far the best video review of the new 2013 Civic! Very comprehensive which is sorely missing from most video reviews. I recently test drove the 2013 Civic EX sedan and came away EXTREMELY impressed! I've been driving a 2012 Civic EX sedan for nearly a year now and there's no comparison to the new 2013. The '13 Civic is like a completely different vehicle with a completely different personality. Honda got all the small stuff, the details right with the '13 model. Kudos to Honda!
I don't know why there is so much hate for this car. It looks pretty good!
I just bought one yesterday. I can't wait to get it. This car (EX) is really awesome. Just a word to the wise after taxes, freight, warranty and tinted windows, mine was about $31,800 (In Canada are dollar is within a cent of USA). I don't like the 16" rims my friend works at a shop so I can get some 18" rims really cheap. I also think it should have chrome exhaust, fog lights, and leather/racing seat option. Other than that I really like the car. Those are all fun after market projects though!
when you where at the test drive part I saw your Honda Fit lol
I'm a mom of 4 boys...the oldest being 22, and the youngest being 13. I'm constantly on the go with my boys, with football, craft shows, etc. Even though I'm always out and about, I usually only have to fill up once a week. I got the EX model in white, and we love it. Smooth ride, quiet, and for a sort a small car, it's very comfortable on long rides. I'm very happy with this choice of car. I'm not out to impress anyone, and I'm saving money...which I feel is important in this economy!
I'm keeping my 2010 Civic forever! :)
You ain't the only one
you still have it 😂
Yes, I do still have my 2010.
@@joshaden6533 cool dude 😆
600th comment + looking to get the Si Hopefully i can save up by years end.
great job, i really like your reviews. i was wondering if you could review the 08 Acura Tl Type-S for us. please :)