2014 Honda Civic Goes On-Sale Today with a Restyled Coupe, Higher Tech, Better Fuel Efficiency and an Improved Driving Experience

• Coupe styling changes accentuate the Civic's sporty and youthful appearance
• Available technology additions include a 7-inch touch-screen Display Audio system and next generation HondaLink™ connectivity
• LaneWatch^TM blind spot display comes to Civic line-up
• All-new CVT option increases performance and fuel efficiency

MARKHAM, ON, Dec. 18, 2013 /CNW/ - The significantly enhanced 2014 Honda Civic, Canada's best-selling passenger car for 15 consecutive years, goes on-sale today with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $18,840¹ for the Civic LX Coupe and $15,690¹ for the Civic DX Sedan.

Extensive fresh and dynamic exterior styling updates on the Civic Coupe and premium interior refinements to all models further enhance the Civic aesthetic appeal. New available features on the 2014 Civic include the 7-inch capacitive touch-screen Display Audio, LaneWatch™ blind spot monitor and Smart Entry with Push Button start. The 2014 Civic also marks the introduction of the HondaLink^TM Next Generation connected-car technology. HondaLink^TM is an application-based platform that allows a seamless integration between a user's smartphone and the car, providing access to online and cloud-based content and information.

An all-new CVT is available on the gasoline only powered Coupe and Sedan. The CVT enhances responsiveness by providing quicker and smoother acceleration and due to its wider ratio range and reduced internal friction, the CVT helped the LX Coupe and LX and EX Sedans to an improvement of 0.4L/100km city and 0.2L/100km combined for NRCan fuel economy ratings of 6.7 / 5.0 / 6.0 city/highway/combined².

The Civic Coupe is available in LX and EX trims with a 5-speed manual transmission or the new CVT and EX-L Navi versions with CVT. The Civic Sedan comes in DX, LX, and EX 5-speed manual, or LX, EX, and Touring with CVT.

TRIM	MSRP^1	NRCan Fuel Economy Ratings^2 (city/highway/combined)
Civic Coupe LX 5MT	$18,840	7.3 / 5.5 / 6.5
Civic Coupe LX CVT	$20,140	6.7 / 5.0 / 6.0
Civic Coupe EX 5MT	$20,900	7.3 / 5.5 / 6.5
Civic Coupe EX CVT	$22,200	6.9 / 5.1 / 6.1
Civic Coupe EX-L Navi CVT	$25,600	6.9 / 5.1 / 6.1
Civic Sedan DX 5MT	$15,690	7.3 / 5.5 / 6.5
Civic Sedan LX 5MT	$18,440	7.3 / 5.5 / 6.5
Civic Sedan LX CVT	$19,740	6.7 / 5.0 / 6.0
Civic Sedan EX 5MT	$20,500	7.3 / 5.5 / 6.5
Civic Sedan EX CVT	$21,800	6.7 / 5.0 / 6.0
Civic Sedan Touring CVT	$25,200	6.7 / 5.0 / 6.0

For More Information
Consumer information is available at www.honda.ca. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/HondaCanada. Additional media information including, features and high-resolution photography of the 2014 Honda Civic is available at www.hondanews.ca.

¹ MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) excluding tax, license, registration, destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.

² Based on 2014 NRCan mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending driving conditions, how the vehicle is driven and maintained, battery pack age/condition and other factors.

 

SOURCE: Honda Canada Inc.

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