2013 Honda Civic Hatch Adds New Features, New Model, New Prices

Honda Australia has introduced a 2013 update to its five-door Civic Hatch range, less that one year on from the new body's local debut. 

For the new model year, entry into the Hatch range creeps back above $20,000, with the VTi-S manual now priced at $20,650 (plus on-roads). 

Honda has added new features however, leading to a price drop for the VTi-L and the introduction of a new top-shelf VTi-LN model. 

A key addition to the entry-level VTi-S is cruise control, the absence of which has proven a significant bugbear in TMR's long-term review car. The system also includes an adjustable speed limiter. 

Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity has also been added as a standard feature, joining a reversing camera, six-speaker audio and a flashing emergency stop signal system. 

The VTi-L, now down from $26,590 to $25,490 plus on-roads, swaps its partial-leather seat trim for regular cloth, but adds smart entry with a start button.

Other features in the VTi-L include an auto dimming rear view mirror, power adjusted driver and front passenger lumbar support, tinted windows and a leather wrapped gear knob.