2013 Honda Civic Q/A

The expected release date of the 2013 Honda Civic is not scheduled anytime soon. However, a lot of the interested buyers are looking for more information about this upcoming model such that they have quite a few questions to ask. Thus, the commonly asked questions about this upcoming model is compiled into one article to help educate potential buyers before making their final choice.

Here are some of the basic questions asked about the 2013 Honda Civic to date. Make sure to read more below to find out the answers.

When is the expected release date of the 2013 Honda Civic?

There is no official information about the release of the 2013 model yet. But if you were to base it on previous trends, then it is likely that this model will come out in August or September of 2012. You just have to stay tuned to find out more details about the release.

What is current pricing details on the 2013 Honda Civic?

Just like the release information, the pricing details of the 2013 Honda Civic is not yet definite. There are estimates about the different models, though. For instance, the base model DX equipped with 5 speed transmission is expected to start at a $15,655 price tag. The one with automatic transmission is expected to be priced slightly higher at $16,405. Meanwhile, the LX model will start at $18,205. The intense competition in this segment has forced the manufacturer to reduce price tag to compete in the market.

Is the 2013 Honda Civic better than the 2012 model version?

This is a good question to consider. This will basically depend on whether you intend to sell your vehicle within a 2- or 4-year time span. The 2012 model is expected to come with a higher resale value provided that you have covered the same mileage. However, the 2013 model is expected to increase its KBB value and will therefore offer a higher resale value. If not, then you would rather settle for the 2012 model since you can save more.
Who are the competition for the 2013 Honda Civic?

Two of the top competition for the 2013 Honda Civic are the Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla. Another one that is the emerging as a possible competition is the 2013 Toyota Prius due to its over 50 mileage. It would be a good idea to research each vehicle options, list down their specifications, and then compare each model to determine what is the most cost efficient option around to get maximum value for your money.

Is the 2013 Honda Civic a fuel-efficient model?

Since the launch date of the 2013 Honda Civic is still a long way to go, there is no available EPA rating for this model as of now. But if you were to base it on the previous models released from the series, then the average mpg would be 26 and 34 for the city and highway, respectively. This applies on both four cylinder engine for both automatic and manual transmission.