The Honda Civic has returned from a rather snoozy 2012 rested and ready to excite. Cars.com reviewer Joe Bruzek says Honda’s return to the drawing board for 2013 has paid off, most notably on the inside. High-quality materials and impressive standard features like a backup camera, Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone integration with Pandora Internet Radio join classed-up exterior front and rear styling. Lackluster wheel covers on the base LX model and a fun-to-drive deficit compared with competitors are the Civic’s weak spots, but if you weren’t offended in 2012, you’ll be charmed in 2013. Watch the video above.
Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.