I just bought a 2013 Honda Civic a few months ago and I love everything about it. The main thing I like about it is it has a nice stereo system and the hands-free Bluetooth or I can just push a button to answer our to make a call. This car is got me spoiled now. This is the nicest car I have ever owned.
I've had a Civic 5-speed since February. I'm 5'10" and the cluster is great for me, except that the cruise control indicator light is blocked due to my personal preference for keeping the steering wheel in it's lowest position. I really like the split dash.
I just bought my first Honda Civic EX 2013 and I'm In Love!!! I paid 12,000 and the car has74k miles on it. I hope this car will last without a whole lot of repair for the 5 year loan. So far so great!
PICKED UP MY 2013 CIVIX EX July 4th. Love it. I'm 6' tall. very comfortable and I love the milage! Getting over 35 with mix driving City/Highway. Love the style, it looks so much cooler than the 2012.
@L. Dega you are probably the only person that I've seen that calls this car a gas guzzler and I've read countless comments and reviews. Everyone online praises this car for getting great gas mileage. Upper 30's mpg. Who to believe? Have you had your car checked out by a mechanic?
what i like in this review is how the commentator described briefly, precisely, and professionally. Honestly, best review for car I have ever had.... keep it up.
I have one off these, 1996 civic with >360km . My brother drove it into a ditch and left underwater for a few hours (long story...) It still ran/runs right out off the water. I'll buy another one once mine dies ...might be a another decade though.
We had a 2013 LX for a few months before it was in a serious accident a few weeks ago. Still waiting for the final verdict. Car held up well, very safe!
Great video with lots of useful information. The only thing I would say is yes the Accord is more refined but I honestly prefer the futuristic dash as well as a lot of the other interior touches in the civic more
Well, being the cheap guy I am I was too cheap to buy a pair of clear lenses and a pair of sunglasses so instead I got one set of transitions lenses. Maybe some day if this whole TH-cam thing pays off I'll invest in something else, but until then it's going to have to be a shaded look.
Thanks for the tip on that. We have been using a fairly spendy HFG10 and G20 but they haven't really lived up to their expectations. I think we may be making a switch to something different at the end of the year.
I don't find that the cluster impacts visibility in any way, I just think the design is a little unusual. If you're thinking about the Touring, then I would strongly recommend spending some time in the Accord. The Civic isn't really groundbreaking in any way but the new Accord is incredibly compelling, gets real-world MPG numbers equal to or higher than the Civic (4 cylinder), It has an excellent ride and I find it more attractive as well.
They are fairly equal. The Civic is quieter than the old Forte and about the same as the new Forte. They are both finally among the quieter entries in the segment.
That's something of an apples to oranges comparison. The 2013 Sentra gets 39 or 40 MPG with the CVT depending on the version and in our tests at 70MPH with the A/C on the Sentra could easily average 45+ on a level highway run.
Im glad they didn't put the cvt trans in this model. 1. Not many mechanics know how to repair cvt trans 2. In most cases you need a new trans. Got 3k plus labor.
Another stellar review from Alex. Although i disagree with your "fondness" for the CVT, i appreciate the honesty. I am with you on the Civic vs Accord competition especially when buyers go up to higher trims like EX with Nav, EX-L with Nav. However, i STILL believe that the Mazda 3 sedan/hatchback, especially the redesigned 2014 is the dark horse in this segment. Fair and balanced review. It's TTAC, i expect nothing less.
Great video! You did a great job reviewing this car. I love this Honda civic ex, but it's over 20k. I can get an accord lx for about 22k that has all the option this civic has, and it's a bigger and more powerful car, but gets a really close real world mpg of the civic.
Vileps In general yes, but I doubt that you'd ever "save money" since the Nissan is usually less expensive with slightly better fuel economy, that offsets repair costs in general to be fairly equal.
well done Alex, you've just nailed it big time, you gave all the information I needed to. Do you believe nissan cvt has improved its reliability lately, I am planning to buy a qashqai cvt or honda ex 2013 automatic.
I was today years old when I found out 2012 and 2013 civic have a different face. Alex is right though that 2013 engine with the EarthDreams engine is a super package. String resale value too. Some of the bigger models get better or comparable gas mileage than the smaller ones for other brands too, I noticed. Eg skyactiv mazda3 and 6 vs Mazda2
1:56 No, I definitely expect world class plastics when I'm spending tens of thousands of dollars 🤣. The stitching is lovely, makes the car feel more "homemade", not just made by a robots.
My biggest complaints are the hood stand is location and that tiny opening from behind the chairs and the inside of trunk come on what’s the point of being able to put seats down ??
The 2014 Civic gets the all-new Earth Dreams CVT. I'll be interested in your impressions, Alex of the '14 Civic when you get around to test driving it. Also people here complaining about CVT's should reconsider. The Earth Dreams CVT that Honda uses is like no other CVT you've ever driven. It debuted in the all-new redesigned 2013 Accord and is slowly trickling to other Honda models. It will debut in the all-new 2015 Fit next year and is likely to appear in the 2015 CR-V when it gets its mid-cycle refresh. CVT's have gotten a lot better and will continue to improve going forward.
That sounds great. I'll be curious to hear what you get in real world fuel economy for the Forte. A friend of mine in Vancouver just leased one, and his first few tanks have been ~30% worse than the expected fuel economy figures. Makes me nervous. :)
When we had the Civic we did drive it back to back with the Focus, Corolla and Elantra, the three primary competitors and the 2013 Civic was no louder than the Focus or Elantra and quieter than the Corolla. The 2012 model was notably worse than all three.
They aren't sunglasses they are regular vision glasses with the transitions coating, the camera makes them appear much darker than they are. I wear them because I have to have corrective lenses on to drive.
This is the most in depth review I've ever watched... subscribed. BTW, was the moon roof an option for this EX? I'm planning on getting an EX, I just don't wanna pay extra for that option haha.
Also when he said you can fit luggage tall ways in the trunk didn't take into account the actual bars that support the trunk look at that picture... There is no way in hell that trunk is closing.
Alex: Nice review, though I honestly don't think the car is all that much changed from last years. And, for whatever reason, Honda's Civic paint finishes suffer from major orange peel. In fact, the car you tested almost looks like its had its doors repainted. That is a quality issue unto itself (an issue that doesn't seem to afflict the Accord, BTW). And, your verbal tick of using "of course" every other sentence really wears after a few reviews. Please take that as constructive criticism.
Sure, but you don't need to wear transition lenses when doing a review. I'm sure you want these videos to be successful because you wear nice clothes and your review is very professional. Clear glasses would add to that, that's all.
The head restraint as they would like to call is literally a pain in the neck. Leads to poor posture problems. While it is designed as a safety feature and to minimize whiplash, you suffer from it all other days due to neck being pushed forward while not in an accident. If you recline your seat back to avoid interference with the head restraint, now your body will be shaped like a "C". If you intend to drive this car for more than an hour each day, avoid this car.
The Sentra lacks power and the ride is lacking YET its a nicely designed car..I just left Nissan this yr and went for for most part because of their customer service.....I got a 2013 Focus Titanium...
look the reason why the 2012 civics suck was because it was designed when the earthquake was in japan, there was a shortage of parts so they cheapened the car out to make it less expensive to get to those parts
I just bought a 2013 Honda Civic a few months ago and I love everything about it. The main thing I like about it is it has a nice stereo system and the hands-free Bluetooth or I can just push a button to answer our to make a call. This car is got me spoiled now. This is the nicest car I have ever owned.
You have the ex trim?
Same.
I have a 2013 civic and I absolutely love it.
What's the fuel usage like?
How much does it cost?
I might get it I’m just looking and comparing the best one for me.
@@RyanGosling6 I’m in this situation right now
@@jonathandelreal9156 I’ve had mine for almost 6 years and I love it even more today than the day I bought it.
2013 civic here with sunroof great gas mileage, about 41.3 mpg. Best car I have ever had and I have had lots of cars.
Hey, any issues with it 3 years later? I’m in the market for one of these
@@SirAuron777 same! hopefully he updates
Who the Hell picks a Sentra over a Civic? Also he’s probably the only reviewer who likes CVTs lol
Yeah, right? Doesn't make sense. All those 2013 Nissan CVT's are falling to pieces by now...
The Honda CVTs are pretty good.
In a completely different class than those old altimas
I like Sentra as well as Honda. They seem to be enemies over here in the US for some reason.
I've had a Civic 5-speed since February. I'm 5'10" and the cluster is great for me, except that the cruise control indicator light is blocked due to my personal preference for keeping the steering wheel in it's lowest position. I really like the split dash.
I just bought my first Honda Civic EX 2013 and I'm In Love!!! I paid 12,000 and the car has74k miles on it. I hope this car will last without a whole lot of repair for the 5 year loan. So far so great!
Heidi Gorman hows it holding up still love it
Everything still loved?
Excellent choice! Mine gets 50mpg hwy and never had a single problem! I do my own maintenance.
PICKED UP MY 2013 CIVIX EX July 4th. Love it. I'm 6' tall. very comfortable and I love the milage! Getting over 35 with mix driving City/Highway. Love the style, it looks so much cooler than the 2012.
Don't forget back up camera.
I bought this car and don't regret it. Get 50MPG hwy!!!!!!! I only use Top Tier fuel.
@L. Dega you are probably the only person that I've seen that calls this car a gas guzzler and I've read countless comments and reviews. Everyone online praises this car for getting great gas mileage. Upper 30's mpg. Who to believe? Have you had your car checked out by a mechanic?
Avg mpg 40-46 here
when i saw you actually get into the trunk i subscribed immediately lol
What a fantastic review! You're very clear yet thorough. I'm considering this car at the moment, so this has been very useful.
just bought one for my 15 year old son. soo nice
Kim P how is it driving now?
drives well
Kim P thanks for replying
still driving good? whats the mileage like on it?
Savin up for one for my first car
what i like in this review is how the commentator described briefly, precisely, and professionally. Honestly, best review for car I have ever had.... keep it up.
😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣Nissan's cvt transmission over Honda's.... I'm going to forward this video to scotty...
You might give Scotty a heart attack bro lol
I have one off these, 1996 civic with >360km .
My brother drove it into a ditch and left underwater for a few hours (long story...)
It still ran/runs right out off the water.
I'll buy another one once mine dies ...might be a another decade though.
Hows it holding up after 4 years?
Shajia Afrin How about after 5 years lol
How’s it holding up after 6 years?
7yrs???
We had a 2013 LX for a few months before it was in a serious accident a few weeks ago. Still waiting for the final verdict. Car held up well, very safe!
Great video with lots of useful information. The only thing I would say is yes the Accord is more refined but I honestly prefer the futuristic dash as well as a lot of the other interior touches in the civic more
So this will be my first car on Tuesday I’m really excited! I plan to get 15+ years out of my Honda Civic
Do you like it? I’m getting one next week
your video reviews are excellent. i just got this civic and so far love it. keep the reviews coming.. great job
I like 2013 civic because it’s the last civic without a cvt and I love the interior
It looks so much better than the older 8th gen Civics. Especially at the front with that sporty front end.
I really enjoy your reviews. Thank you!
I don't like how CVTs sound. It sounds like its revving higher and higher and it doesn't stop.
Great honest review.
Well, being the cheap guy I am I was too cheap to buy a pair of clear lenses and a pair of sunglasses so instead I got one set of transitions lenses. Maybe some day if this whole TH-cam thing pays off I'll invest in something else, but until then it's going to have to be a shaded look.
Thanks for the tip on that. We have been using a fairly spendy HFG10 and G20 but they haven't really lived up to their expectations. I think we may be making a switch to something different at the end of the year.
I don't find that the cluster impacts visibility in any way, I just think the design is a little unusual. If you're thinking about the Touring, then I would strongly recommend spending some time in the Accord. The Civic isn't really groundbreaking in any way but the new Accord is incredibly compelling, gets real-world MPG numbers equal to or higher than the Civic (4 cylinder), It has an excellent ride and I find it more attractive as well.
They are fairly equal. The Civic is quieter than the old Forte and about the same as the new Forte. They are both finally among the quieter entries in the segment.
The Honda Civic is by far the best car I have ever had. I am going to look at getting one this weekend. I missed having a civic so bad
Thank you! We're working on getting our hands on the new Corolla but it is likely to be a few months off.
That's something of an apples to oranges comparison. The 2013 Sentra gets 39 or 40 MPG with the CVT depending on the version and in our tests at 70MPH with the A/C on the Sentra could easily average 45+ on a level highway run.
You did a good job I really like your review.
We are working to get out hands on a Forte, Mazda 6 and Cadenza, stay tuned!
A very nice, thorough look at the vehicle. Thank you for this video.
Im glad they didn't put the cvt trans in this model.
1. Not many mechanics know how to repair cvt trans
2. In most cases you need a new trans. Got 3k plus labor.
true youre rigght cvt friggin sucks
Keep in mind that driving style and terrain can have enormous (50% or larger) impacts on your economy.
Hi Alex: I absolutely love your vehicle reviews, they are very informative!! Do you know when you will review the 2014 Toyota Corolla?
Another stellar review from Alex. Although i disagree with your "fondness" for the CVT, i appreciate the honesty. I am with you on the Civic vs Accord competition especially when buyers go up to higher trims like EX with Nav, EX-L with Nav.
However, i STILL believe that the Mazda 3 sedan/hatchback, especially the redesigned 2014 is the dark horse in this segment.
Fair and balanced review. It's TTAC, i expect nothing less.
Great video! You did a great job reviewing this car. I love this Honda civic ex, but it's over 20k. I can get an accord lx for about 22k that has all the option this civic has, and it's a bigger and more powerful car, but gets a really close real world mpg of the civic.
Thanks alot helped me to make my choice, just wondering, don't you think honda is more reliable car then nissan ?
Vileps In general yes, but I doubt that you'd ever "save money" since the Nissan is usually less expensive with slightly better fuel economy, that offsets repair costs in general to be fairly equal.
well done Alex, you've just nailed it big time, you gave all the information I needed to. Do you believe nissan cvt has improved its reliability lately, I am planning to buy a qashqai cvt or honda ex 2013 automatic.
I was today years old when I found out 2012 and 2013 civic have a different face. Alex is right though that 2013 engine with the EarthDreams engine is a super package. String resale value too. Some of the bigger models get better or comparable gas mileage than the smaller ones for other brands too, I noticed. Eg skyactiv mazda3 and 6 vs Mazda2
1:56 No, I definitely expect world class plastics when I'm spending tens of thousands of dollars 🤣. The stitching is lovely, makes the car feel more "homemade", not just made by a robots.
Dr octopus reviewing cars... Dope!
My biggest complaints are the hood stand is location and that tiny opening from behind the chairs and the inside of trunk come on what’s the point of being able to put seats down ??
I like how you do the reviews, can you pls make one on the 2013 subaru wrx.....thanks
Can you guys do a video on the Cadillac ATS?
The 2014 Civic gets the all-new Earth Dreams CVT. I'll be interested in your impressions, Alex of the '14 Civic when you get around to test driving it. Also people here complaining about CVT's should reconsider. The Earth Dreams CVT that Honda uses is like no other CVT you've ever driven. It debuted in the all-new redesigned 2013 Accord and is slowly trickling to other Honda models. It will debut in the all-new 2015 Fit next year and is likely to appear in the 2015 CR-V when it gets its mid-cycle refresh. CVT's have gotten a lot better and will continue to improve going forward.
Editing seems to invariable distil all the filler words into one video, it is something that we're working on.
Alex, I hope you can do a review on the new 2014 Kia Forte. Interested to see how you think it olds up vs. Civic/Versa.
CIVIC 2013 is the best car maximum MPG and luxury style .. nice review thanks .
That sounds great. I'll be curious to hear what you get in real world fuel economy for the Forte. A friend of mine in Vancouver just leased one, and his first few tanks have been ~30% worse than the expected fuel economy figures. Makes me nervous. :)
Great review, thanks!
I agree with you about the new Mazda3, but you'll have to wait till next week for that...
Hi Alex, please let me know what the car's color is. Thanks.
When we had the Civic we did drive it back to back with the Focus, Corolla and Elantra, the three primary competitors and the 2013 Civic was no louder than the Focus or Elantra and quieter than the Corolla. The 2012 model was notably worse than all three.
Since it was a private parking lot with the permission of the owner when the business was closed I'm not sure how it's a big deal.
I like how you just casually posted in the trunk 😅
They aren't sunglasses they are regular vision glasses with the transitions coating, the camera makes them appear much darker than they are. I wear them because I have to have corrective lenses on to drive.
Why did you park where it says No parking?
You're like the Technology Connections of the car world
Can you please do a review on the new 2014 Prius 5?
We will as soon as possible.
Alex on Autos Thanks
you cover all the bases and make smart observations, keep it up!
What's the 1 2 3 and d3 meant for??
Can you the hood from insinde?
Review the subaru wrx pls. Ty
Hold up. You can't access the rear seat release unless you you open the trunk. Good for security but not good for ease of use.
I also have 2013 Honda Civic I love it
I would love to see a head to head comparison of the 2014 Mazda6 grand touring with the 2013 Kia Optima SX or SXL
how manmy speed got the civic ❓❓❓
Explain how the CVT saves on gas when a 2011 Civic 5 speed auto can achieve 36mpg highway and a 2011 Sentra with a CVT can only achieve 31mpg hwy.
is cvt the same as 'variable gear ratio"? why are they undesirable? also, what is 'av-s7'? anyone.
They break more and they're way more expensive to change
Some one can tell me what is the name color of that car I need to paint my spoiler to the same color
Yes, all EX models get the moonroof as standard.
This is the most in depth review I've ever watched... subscribed. BTW, was the moon roof an option for this EX? I'm planning on getting an EX, I just don't wanna pay extra for that option haha.
I DO agree ! its better than its predecessor BUT still unapealling!
I know, it is the love that dare not speak its name.
Do not ever suggest a CVT transmission!
U jst got new a subscriber....
Also when he said you can fit luggage tall ways in the trunk didn't take into account the actual bars that support the trunk look at that picture... There is no way in hell that trunk is closing.
I love this brand "Honda", I had a civic si 2007, an Accord sedan 2010, and i 'll buy a civic 2013.
An Infiniti Qx56 review would be nice
Alex: Nice review, though I honestly don't think the car is all that much changed from last years. And, for whatever reason, Honda's Civic paint finishes suffer from major orange peel. In fact, the car you tested almost looks like its had its doors repainted. That is a quality issue unto itself (an issue that doesn't seem to afflict the Accord, BTW).
And, your verbal tick of using "of course" every other sentence really wears after a few reviews. Please take that as constructive criticism.
Alex....possible to do a review on the hydrogen powered clarity? I understand Honda is heavily invested in future hydrogen powered vehicles.
I am looking into this but the Clarity is such a limited vehicle it may not be possible.
Should I buy this used $13,000 ( cdn) and 74,000 km ? 2013 ex
I just bought 2013 ex today , $9800 (cnd)+ 13% tax. 69000 km
@@sandramir257 has it been good?
1:58 shots fired.
In future we will use "as may be obvious" instead.
5:11 LMFAO !!
tranceboyjohny1 yesss hahahaa
Does this car have heated seats?
Yes
+Clyde Mac Thank you!
+La'nae Garrison it only has heated seats if you get the top end EX-L model with the leather seats, the model shown here does not have heated seats
+John Frantz Okay thank you!
+John Frantz i have the ex model and i have the heated seat in it
Sure, but you don't need to wear transition lenses when doing a review.
I'm sure you want these videos to be successful because you wear nice clothes and your review is very professional. Clear glasses would add to that, that's all.
yea the forte failed in the new iihs crash test while the civic got top marks
What good is styling when it's reliability that counts of the road? That's why i would still go Honda over Nissan.
The head restraint as they would like to call is literally a pain in the neck. Leads to poor posture problems. While it is designed as a safety feature and to minimize whiplash, you suffer from it all other days due to neck being pushed forward while not in an accident. If you recline your seat back to avoid interference with the head restraint, now your body will be shaped like a "C". If you intend to drive this car for more than an hour each day, avoid this car.
The Sentra lacks power and the ride is lacking YET its a nicely designed car..I just left Nissan this yr and went for for most part because of their customer service.....I got a 2013 Focus Titanium...
look the reason why the 2012 civics suck was because it was designed when the earthquake was in japan, there was a shortage of parts so they cheapened the car out to make it less expensive to get to those parts
True , but it has nothing that the others dont, it just doesnt look right to me the way its layed out..but thats just my opinion
People refuse to believe that they are simply paying for a name badge...
I own a 09 Honda Civic
its said that 2014 civics will get the new earth dreams
Just watch the small overlap test... Sentra and civic