2014 Honda Civic

The Civic is often opposed among the sedans by the Ford Focus, Chevrolet Cruze, and Hyundai Elantra. For 2014 MY, the sean comes in 4 trims: LX, EX, and EX-L, which comes powered by a 1.8L inline-4 engine with either a 5-speed manual or CVT. The Civic is highly popular for its comfortable cabin fitted with all essential features, a capable engine, and reliability.

The 2014 Honda Civic Sedan comes with 3 trims: LX, EX, and EX-L. All the models are powered by a 1.8L inline-4 engine which can be either bought with a 5-speed manual or CVT, combined with an FWD system. The standard features of the sedan include 15” wheels, DRLs, multi-reflector halogen headlights, AC with filter, Multi-information display, Bluetooth hands-free, cruise control, tilt-telescopic steering, and many others.

However, the higher trims add 16/17” alloys, moon roof with tilt feature, automatic multi-reflector halogen headlights, fog lights, leather-wrapped steering, power driver’s seats, automatic climate control, lane watch, 7” display, and many essential others. 

Available Packages:

Civic EX-L with Navigation package @ $1500 includes:

• Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition
• Honda HD Digital Traffic
• Multi-angle rearview camera
• HD Radio
• SiriusXM Radio

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The Civic comes in 3 trim choices, the LX, EX, and EX-L. All the trims are powered by the same engine, so there is nothing you can equip to make your car run faster and offer you more performance. However, you can surely choose better features that merit in comfort, driving experience, and functionality. The EX being priced 3 grand more than the base trim, offers the best value. 

The 2014 Honda Civic Sedan is powered by a 1.8L inline-4 engine mated with either a 5-speed manual or CVT, that powers the front wheels. The engine generates 143 horsepower and 129 foot-pounds of torque. The engine provides the sedan with a requisite amount of power that just feels right and helps to glide through daily life with ease. The Civic is capable of attaining 0 to 60 at 8.9 seconds, can cover a quarter-mile within 17.1 seconds at 84 mph, and has a top speed of 127 mph. Overall, the performance is delivered in a linear fashion and the Civiccan handle the city traffic as well as highway runs. The peppy nature of the engine makes the overall experience feel much sporty. 

Talking about the pricing, the Cruze is on the higher side which happens to pack the smallest capacity engine, while the Focus being the least costly which happens to come with the biggest engine. In terms of performance, the Focus leads as it has a bigger engine than the others. While on the contrary, the Civic lags back in performance with the slowest acceleration.

The Civic comes packed with an engine that produces just a satisfactory power but lacks behind the others. However, it has an advantage, when it comes to fuel economy. The sedan returns 28,36 and 31 MPGs in the city, highways, and combined, respectively. The sedan comes with a 13.2-gallon fuel tank, which gives it a respectable range of 369/475/409 in the city, highway, and combined, respectively.

In terms of mileage, Chevy Cruze offers the best efficiency numbers, where the Civic follows. The Cruze comes with the largest fuel tank, which gives it an advantageous range.

One of the reasons, why the Civic enjoys a dominant position in the market is because of the cabin that is fitted under the appealing shell. The cabin features a 5 seater accommodation with satisfactory head and legroom, even for tall passengers. The cabin is mostly composed of plastics, but it doesn’t feel cheap because of the usage of good-quality polymers. The seats are well-cushioned, upright and wide, and are wrapped with quality fabrics and leather, depending on the trim you put your money on. Standard features include AC with air filter, Multi-information driver’s display, Rearview camera with guidelines, Tilt-telescopic steering, Map lights, 4-speaker audio, and others.

While, the EX adds power moon roof with tilt, smart entry, Automatic Climate Control, Push button start, 60/40 rear seats, 6-speaker audio, and rear armrest with beverage holders. Going higher, the EX-L adds heated front seats and leather-wrapped seats, 8-way power adjusted seats, and leather-wrapped steering and gear shifter. The 2014 Honda Civic Sedan comes with a standard cargo that has 12.5 cubic feet of space and is adequate for a fair amount of luggage. As the rear seats come in a 60/40 split, you can fold them to get extra space, which can be used according to one’s needs.

All the sedans are 5 seaters, acknowledging the numbers from the table, it’s evident that the Civic offers the lowest amount of head and leg space for the passengers overall, but it remains satisfactory, as said above. The Elantra and the Cruze, both present the best in class passenger space, and the Cruze having an overall edge because of the largest cargo trunk.

Some of the standout interior features include:

• 8-way power adjusted driver seats
• Heated front seats
• Leather-wrapped steering and gear shifter with illuminated control buttons
• 7” touch LCD with 800p resolution
• Driver’s Multi-information display
• 6-speaker audio system
• Automatic Climate Control with an air filter
• One-touch tilted moon roof

How intuitive is the 2014 Honda Civic Sedan’s infotainment unit?

Honda has stuffed the infotainment of the Civic with several essential features, which can both take care of infotainment and multimedia needs. The standard infotainment unit comes built with a 5” driver’s display that shows information of the vehicle, trips, audio, and backup camera footage. The other standard features include Bluetooth hands-free, text message service, Bluetooth audio streaming, pairing with iPod and Pandora Internet Radio service.

The upper trims, EX and EXL, packs an additional 7-inch touchscreen LCD that shows the footage from the backup camera and navigation, and supports further customization, comes programmed with Honda Link Next Generation, and comes with an additional audio interface in the front and rear.

An additional Navigation Package generously adds Honda Satellite Navigation with Voice controls, HD Digital Traffic, and a Multi-angle rear camera. Additionally, SiriusXM radio and HD Radio services come complimentary.

Some standout infotainment features include:

• 7” customizable touch LCD with 800p resolution
• 6-speaker Audio System with AM/FM/CD Player
• Pandora Internet Radio
• SiriusXM and HD Radio
• Front and rear USB Audio interface
• Bluetooth hands-free and music streaming
• Text message service
• Voice-controlled Satellite Navigation with HD Digital traffic

You can easily spot a Civic when you see one, even at a distance. The Civic, despite being nearly 50 years old carries the same gravity and aura, that it used to in the past, and is widely loved for the sporty elements. The 2013 model of the Civic was a complete re-design and doesn’t come with any significant changes for the 2014 model. 

The 2014 Honda Civic Sedan in terms of looks remains class-leading, the front halogen lights are wide and ascend from the sides to the middle in an appealing triangular form, with the grill in the middle that gives a mean smirk to the front fascia. The front bumper now looks sportier and accommodates the fog lights. There are a few choices when it comes to the wheels. The base trim comes with generic 15” steel wheels with covers, however, upper trims feature nicer and larger alloy wheels which spice up the sedan’s looks.

The Cruze is the biggest sedan in the competition and happens to be the heaviest too. As it comes with impressive ground clearance and a wide wheelbase, which merit in commanding control of the vehicle in tough situations. On the contrary, the Ford is on the conservative side, which merits it in being a good sedan for cities, that can be parked easily and can move with ease in tighter spaces.

Some standout exterior features include:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
• Automatic Multi-reflector headlights
• Front Splash Guards
• Fog Lights
• Expanded View Driver’s Mirror

Honda has outfitted the sedan with all the necessary safety features for the 2014 model. The sedan’s wheels come programmed with ABS, EBD, and Emergency Brake Assist. The sedan’s body is composed of aluminum, assisted further with side impact beams and pillars for strength, and the chassis is composed of high-grade steel. 

The NHTSA has given a 5-star rating to the sedan, while the IIHS rated it “GOOD” in all the categories supported by the exemplary “TOP SAFETY PICK+” award.

Apart from these, there are several active safety and driver-assist programs for any emergency mitigation, the key features are mentioned below:

• Automatic Multi-reflector headlights with DRLs and Fog lights
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with traction control
• Security system with remote entry and trunk release
• Rearview camera with guidelines
• Lane Watch

Honda played the cards right by instigating the Civic nearly 50 years ago. The sedan has been very popular in the segment, which earned the maker an alter among the carmakers. Though it's compromised a little in terms of performance, the engine is reliable and economical. The cabin inside is practical, the seats are just made right, offers good space to the passengers, and is assisted by a decent infotainment system. The 2014 Honda Civic Sedan also marks the boxes with good safety features and incredible ratings from NHTSA and IIHS. It justifies its name and exhibits why it still ranks amongst the highest selling vehicles of all time.