American Honda The restyled 2013 Honda Civic sedan.When Honda unveiled the slightly refreshed ninth-generation Civic at the Detroit auto show last year, the car was somewhat underwhelming. The Civic looked dated, and many reviews in the media have not been kind, with some saying that the car has lost the personality that made it fun. Consumer Reports even left it off its list of recommended cars.
So Honda, acutely aware of how important the Civic is to its bottom line, is taking another shot at perking the car up, at least cosmetically, with a midcycle refresh of its refresh. In its news release on Monday, the company said it was giving the 2013 car a more youthful style. A new fron t bumper headlines the update with a sporty looking mesh grille, chrome accents and integrated fog lights on upper trims.
The amber corner lights are replaced with classier looking clear units, and the hood gets some aggressive lines. A new rear bumper and trunk lid help get rid of the 2001 Toyota Camry look, and the taillights now extend onto the trunk lid. Reflectors are integrated into the new bumper, and a number of new wheels will be added to the option sheet.
Honda also says it is adding safety, comfort and chassis improvements, though Chris Naughton, a company spokesman, said in a telephone interview that he could not provide further details. He also wouldn't say whether any powertrain updates were coming. All of the questions will presumably be answered when Honda unveils the sedan on Nov. 29 at the Los Angeles auto show.
American Honda The 2013 Honda Civic sedan has a new rear bumper and trunk lid.
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