Los Angeles 2013: 2014 Honda Civic Gains CVT, Higher MPG

TTAC Staff
by TTAC Staff

The current Honda Civic has experienced a refresh cycle last seen in the 1950s from the Big Three, and the 2014 model year is no exception with the introduction of the CVT in response to Toyota’s action with the new Corolla.

The result? Future Civic HF owners will see an average of 35 mpg in the city and 42 along the highway, while sedans shall see 30/39 mpg and coupes 29/38; the combined cycle for the latter two variants is 33 mpg.

Want power? The Si has 205 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque to get you to where you need to be. Other goodies to be found in the range include a seven-inch touchscreen that will function through swipes, pinches and the like in the same manner as their smartphone, push-button starting, smart entry systems, and finally, Honda’s own LaneWatch safety system transplanted from the Accord.



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  • Stuntmonkey Stuntmonkey on Nov 22, 2013

    > ugly fixed window on the front doors They did change it. The 8th gen had a thicker double A-pillar that got in the way of visibility when you were turning corners. The 9th gen is a big improvement. The windowlet is there because the mirror is mounted on the door. If you want a single piece of glass, the mirror would have to be pushed to the base of the A-pillar, but on a steeply raked windshield that decreases the usability of the mirror.

  • Tyler Armstrong Tyler Armstrong on Jan 10, 2014

    Really enjoying this new Civic. The interior is back to Honda standards (compared to 2012 Model), CVT transmission is huge upgrade to 5-speed auto, and the price is right (EX-L $23K and some change). Between the new Accord and the improvements toward the Civic, Honda is starting to emerge from their funk. Might even trade in my current car for this.

  • Master Baiter I'm skeptical of any project with government strings attached. I've read that the new CHIPS act which is supposed to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S. is so loaded with DEI requirements that companies would rather not even bother trying to set up shop here. Cheaper to keep buying from TSMC.
  • CanadaCraig VOTE NO VW!
  • Joe This is called a man in the middle attack and has been around for years. You can fall for this in a Starbucks as easily as when you’re charging your car. Nothing new here…
  • AZFelix Hilux technical, preferably with a swivel mount.
  • ToolGuy This is the kind of thing you get when you give people faster internet.
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