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Test Drive: Honda Civic Coupe has bold new look

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photo The 2014 Honda Civic two-door coupe sports an aggressive new front-end design.

FAST FACTSModel: 2014 Honda Civic Coupe EXExterior color: Crystal BlackInterior color: GrayEngine: 1.8 liter, four-cylinderHorsepower: 143Transmission: CVTFuel economy: 38 mpg highway, 29 mpg cityDealer: Economy HondaPrice (as tested): $21,880

Honda’s new Civic TV spot features a gritty product anthem called “Today is Pretty Great” by blues-rock band Vintage Trouble. The message: Let the old folks worry; millennials think times are good and getting better – much better if you’re driving a brand new Civic.

The sporty Honda Civic coupe gets a visual upgrade for 2014 with an expressive face-lift and new tail-light treatment.

Long known for its practicality and sweet-sounding, four-cylinder engine, the Civic line is dominated by practical four-door models. Still, for those who value a sleek profile the coupe is a stylish choice. (You can even opt for a manual transmission and the SI performance package for the full boy-racer effect.)

Earlier this week, we checked out a Crystal Black Civic Coupe in EX trim from Economy Honda, one of Chattanooga’s true high-volume car stores, where the inventory seems to stretch to the horizon.