The all-new 2013 Honda Civic is a mid-cycle refresh vehicle that is better in every regard than the 2012 model. The 2012 Civic has many problems, and Honda listened to complaints from customers and journalists alike to deliver great vehicle for the 2013 model year.

The 2013 Civic styling has been upgraded, it now carries more of a resemblance to the Accord than it has in years past. Honda wanted to make the Civic look more mature or more sophisticated, with the subtle, tasteful and evolutionary exterior changes.

As for the inside, the vehicle still wears its funky dash and instrument panel design, but the quality of materials has taken a big step forward. The interior once again looks like it came from Honda, not from a Chinese automaker trying to replicate a Honda interior.

The Civic’s fuel efficiency hasn’t changed and that’s not bad thing at all. Leading the pack is the Honda Civic Hybrid, which sports the same 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and Integrated Motor Assist hybrid drivetrain that it did last year, delivering 44 mpg combined (44 mpg city, 44 mpg highway). If the Hybrid’s price is beyond your means, the 1.8-liter HF version, which comes with a five-speed automatic transmission, still delivers 33 mpg combined (29 mpg city, 41 mpg highway).

Even the base Civic, which also uses the 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, delivers up to 32 mpg combined (28 mpg city, 39 mpg highway) when equipped with the five-speed automatic transmission. Opting for the five-speed manual will lower these numbers slightly, but the row-it-yourself Civic still manages a respectable 28 mpg combined (28 mpg city, 36 mpg highway).

Another version worth mentioning is the Civic Natural Gas, sold in select markets only, which delivers 31 mpg combined (27 mpg city, 38 mpg highway) using natural gas instead of gasoline for fuel. Finally, there’s the Civic Si, which uses a larger 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine for added performance, but manages only 25 mpg combined (22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway).

As for the driving experience, the 2013 Civic’s modest suspension changes produce nimbler handling without creating an overly-harsh ride. The cabin is a quieter place to spend time, too, thanks to thicker glass and added soundproofing, while the car’s softer dash also seems to help with interior acoustics. Front seats are quite good, especially in light of the car’s price positioning, but rear seats would benefit from a bit of re-sculpting.

While the 2013 Honda Civic hasn’t been crash tested, the structurally-identical 2012 model received an IIHS Top Safety Pick designation as well as five-stars in NHTSA testing. The 2013 model ups the safety factor with the addition of a new SmartVent airbag design (as used in the new Honda Accord), while the Honda Civic Hybrid now gets Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning systems as standard equipment.

Overall, Honda has upped the content across the entire Civic line for 2013, including features like Bluetooth phone connectivity and audio streaming; Pandora integration; SMS text messaging; automatic headlights and cruise control as standard equipment on all models. Navigation is an available option for all Civic models above the base LX trim, which replaces last year’s DX model as the least expensive Civic.

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