Honda Civic is locked in a tight sales battle against the Toyota Corolla for compact sedan supremacy, and for the moment the Civic has the upper hand. Â Honda makes updates to the 2014 Honda Civic Coupe and Sedan in hopes to maintain its leadership position.
The 2014 model gets subtle exterior updates. Â The lower front grill is more pronounced and the upper grill is further integrated with the headlights. Â You would have to put the new 2014 Civic side-by-side with the 2013 model to really see the differences. Â All 2014 interiors are upgraded for Coupes and Sedans. Â This includes the new 7-inch touch center infotainment screen.
While the natural gas and Hybrid powertrains remain the same, the gasoline powered cars get improved performance and efficiency. Â There is an updated CVT that allows for quicker response and higher MPGs : 30 city / 42 highway, and 33 combined. Â Base Coupe gets a new exhaust system for +3 horsepower to 143 hp and +1 lb-ft for 129 lb-ft of torque. Â Â The Si Coupe gets an a tighter upgraded suspension and a new exhaust system for +4 horsepower for a total of 205 hp, and +4 lb-ft for a total of 174 lb-ft of torque. Â The 2014 Honda Civic sedan HF with a CVT gets a class leading 35 MPG combined.
The upgrades also include higher end features, such as: blind spot display, keyless entry, and push button start. Â In the end, the refreshed 2014 Honda Civic take a successful formula and make small and careful adjustments to keep it ahead of the pack.
Check out this fun and informative TFLcar review of the 2012 Honda Civic Coupe:
