Civic Si
The everyday enthusiast Honda, still.
4 reviewers · 9 videos · 33 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling.
across 4 reviewers
Performance
3.5/54 of 4 reviewersstrong consensus“the Civic SI is not a fast car it is a quick car... this ran from 0 to 60 in 6.6 seconds”
mixed · A Auto Buyers Guide · ▶ 8:24“it still loves to rev all the way to 70 100 and it still sounds pretty good especially with the intake but again everything is just the little watered down compared to the older civics”
mixed · Zygrene · ▶ 9:56“The K24 in my experience has been a fantastic engine it's been reliable and this vehicle is a testament to that statement it's very very good and not to mention that 7000 RPM Redline is nothing to thumb your nose at”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 5:09Handling
4.0/54 of 4 reviewersconsensus“the handling feel is absolutely excellent in this vehicle. The steering rack is very precise”
positive · A Auto Buyers Guide · ▶ 10:20“The steering in this vehicle feels excellent. It's very light. It's very responsive. It's very precise.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 9:09“on the stock suspension there is actually a bit of body roll and that's to be expected”
mixed · Zygrene · ▶ 2:36Fun to drive
4.0/54 of 4 reviewersstrong consensus“if you look any further than this generation of Honda Civic SI you might be going in the wrong direction”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 18:52“there is something entertaining about revving an engine all the way up to 7,000 RPM before you shift”
positive · A Auto Buyers Guide · ▶ 9:14“And this car is still pretty fun to drive.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 8:51Daily drivability
4.5/54 of 4 reviewersstrong consensus“it's a lot better because it's hard to miss shifts and I think the steering is the one place where I think the older Honda's did it better”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 1:51“I would have thought this was pulled directly off the assembly line this is a great back seat”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 13:22“the SI, along with the GLI and the GTI, is probably the, you know, the easiest one to live with everyday.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 13:24Value
4.5/54 of 4 reviewersconsensus“this car has been treated well by its owner and so in return it has treated its owner very very well this is a very impressive case study”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 19:02“at 24,800 bucks, this thing is the cheapest sport compact in the class.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 13:35“if you want the typical Honda reliability and ergonomics and you want a naturally aspirated engine then this is pretty much one of the one of the only choices you have out there for low 20s”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 10:12Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- The Drive
2025 Honda Civic Si First Drive Review: Fun as Ever, Now With Heated Seats
◆Worth itThe 2025 Civic Si remains the benchmark for an affordable, engaging manual sedan, now with the added comfort of heated seats.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts needing a reliable, fun daily driver that can handle occasional track or autocross use.
- Watch out
- less horsepower than segment rivals · steering weight can feel excessive in Normal mode
2,009 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2013 Honda Civic Si Sedan - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine
◆Worth itThe 2013 Civic Si is a superior performance sedan that makes the related Acura ILX feel watered down and overpriced.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a rewarding, high-revving manual transmission experience on a budget.
- Watch out
- dated interior materials · fake dash stitching · polarizing exterior styling
1,103 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2012 Honda Civic Si Verdict - Motor Trend
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe 2012 Civic Si is a highly reliable, fun-to-drive machine that suffers from a cheap-feeling interior and excessive road noise, making the 2013 update a more compelling choice.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a reliable, engaging daily driver with high residual value.
- Watch out
- Excessive road noise · Lack of soft-touch interior materials · All-season tires hinder handling · Supportive but uncomfortable seats on long trips
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2020 Honda Civic Si Road-Trip Review: Comfortably Sporty
◆Worth itThe 2020 Civic Si is a rare example of a sports sedan that successfully balances genuine driving thrills with the comfort and practicality required for daily use.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who need a single vehicle that can handle both spirited driving and long-distance commuting.
- Watch out
- Awkward USB port placement · Stiff dampers in Sport mode
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2017 Honda Civic Si Sedan First Test Review
◆Worth itThe 2017 Civic Si is a highly capable, well-equipped, and refined daily driver that excels in handling and value, though it lacks the high-revving soul of its predecessors.
- Best for
- Buyers seeking a practical, daily-drivable performance sedan with excellent handling and modern tech.
- Watch out
- low 6,500-rpm redline · lack of unique engine character · slower acceleration than previous generations
1,969 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2022 Honda Civic Si First Test Review: Still a Sport Sedan Steal
◆Worth itWhile it has lost some of its objective performance edge and value, the 2022 Civic Si remains a fantastic, highly engaging sports sedan that is better to drive than its predecessor.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who prioritize chassis balance, shifter feel, and daily refinement over raw acceleration numbers.
- Watch out
- slower acceleration than previous gen · brake fade under track use · lack of two-mode dampers · price increase
1,996 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2003-2005 Honda Civic Si - Review & Road Test - Automobile Magazine
◆Worth itThe Civic Si is a practical, economical daily driver that offers a fun, high-revving experience for those who enjoy working the engine.
- Best for
- Drivers looking for a practical, reliable daily commuter that still offers an engaging, high-revving driving experience.
- Watch out
- Polarizing boxy styling · Lower redline than the previous generation · Modest wheel size · Less hardcore than some competitors
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2020 Honda Civic Si Sedan Long-Term Review Update 1
◆Worth itThe 2020 Civic Si is a highly capable, daily-drivable sports sedan with a world-class manual transmission that outweighs its minor powertrain quirks.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts looking for a practical, daily-drivable manual sedan.
- Watch out
- Rev hang in manual shifting · Temperature-sensitive aluminum shift knob · Engine start/stop delay
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