2014 Honda Civic EX-L First Test

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2014 Honda Civic EX-L First Test Now We're Talking! Ever since backlash generated by the 2012 Honda Civic, the Japanese automaker has been hell-bent in trying to improve its ubiquitous compact. An emergency refresh for the 2013 model year addressed several complaints critics had, but it was only the beginning. The 2014 Civic sedan has picked up even more improvements, finally making it the next-generation Civic the 2012 model should've been in the first place. The improvements aren't just visual, like those on last year's refresh, and they're much-needed. It's almost as if Honda initially didn't get the memo when rival automakers started offering premium features such as heated front seats, keyless entry, and push-button start in their compact cars. But better late than never. We welcome the fact that all EX and EX-L models now come standard with the goodies mentioned, which are a great addition to the standard rearview camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and Pandora streaming radio that were added for 2013. But perhaps the biggest advancement inside is Honda's new Display Audio (Display Audio+ if you get navigation) infotainment system, which replaces the 6.5-inch color touch screen, its archaic graphics, and those annoying little knobs and buttons. Performance has been improved, too. Now that the 2014 Civic has all the goods such as a new infotainment system, improved performance, and increased efficiency, we anticipate it won't have a problem owning the compact segment in 2014. READ THE FULL STORY 2014 Honda Civic Coupe and Sedan First Drive 2013 Honda Civic Si First Test Driving Honda's Future Turbo Powertrains 2014 Chevrolet SS Second Test: Does Air Temp Make A Difference? You Bet It Does 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible First Drive 2014 Porsche Panamera 4S First Test 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG First Look 2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition First Test Get Our Apps Subscribe to Motor Trend FROM OUR FRIENDS EUROPEAN CAR 2014 Jaguar F-Type V8S vs. 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 FOUR WHEELER The 2013 Girls Of Mud Life Wrap Up MUSTANG 5.0 1,338HP Cobra! 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra is The Dominator TO OUR E-MAIL SUBSCRIBERS: YOUR PRIVACY IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO US. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS EMAIL IN ERROR OR WISH TO UNSUBSCRIBE, PLEASE CLICK HERE. Write to us at: Motor Trend Digital Newsletter 831 S. Douglas Street El Segundo, CA 90245 Privacy Policy (c) 2013 Source Interlink Media, Inc. All rights reserved.