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Honda took the wraps off its 2014 Civic Coupe and 2014 Civic Si (shown above in red) at SEMA today, revealing a mid-cycle refresh for each model. The standard Civic coupe benefits from several cosmetic enhancements and suspension upgrades, while the Civic Si gets the bulk of its improvements under the hood - precisely where the enthusiasts want them.
The best-selling Civic Coupe sports a new front fascia that is “fun and sporty,” says the automaker. The more aggressive snout is a step in the proper direction, as its new shape and exclusive grille design gives the two-door a distinctive appearance that sets it apart from its sedan sibling. The rear end follows the same design language, as the lower portion of the urethane bumper gains some character - its smooth surface has been resculpted and recontoured. Newly available 18-inch wheels complete the exterior transformation.
Inside the cabin, the 2014 Civic Coupe receives new seating materials (soft-weave Tricot) and new color combinations that are intended to improve the overall appearance and make the cabin feel more upscale. The automaker has also retuned the Civic’s spring rates, stiffened the rear stabilizer bar and increased the standard tire size in an effort to flatten cornering and improve responsiveness.
The 2014 Civic Si benefits from a larger spoiler and new wheels, but the big news is in the powertrain. Honda has massaged the 2.4-liter i-VTEC engine and opened up the exhaust system. As a result, output climbs to 205 horsepower (up from 201) and torque increases to 174 pound-feet (up from 170). The power gains aren’t extraordinary, but they should allow the coupe to hit 60 miles per hour from a standstill in about six seconds flat and still return over 30 mpg on the open road. Scroll down for the official release.Continue reading Honda flaunts freshened 2014 Civic Coupe at SEMA
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