On paper, the 2012 Civic, left, and 2013 version are identical. Both have an an inline 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine producing 140 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque. (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)
The exterior of the 2013 Honda Civic, left, gets subtle but substantial changes all around: a new hood, a redesigned grille with chrome trim and an updated bumper. (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)
More extensive updates to the rear of the 2013 Honda Civic, left, include new taillights, a trunklid and a rear bumper. (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)
The Honda Civic’s transformation is most evident inside, where the seats and headliner get new, softer materials, the center console is more cleanly integrated and the dashboard has been redesigned. (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)
