Civic Si FB
The everyday enthusiast Honda, still.
8 reviewers · 15 videos · 33 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability.
across 8 reviewers
"I would have thought this was pulled directly off the assembly line this is a great back seat"
ShootingCars · ▶ 13:22"I don't like big Big B pillars and C pillars and yeah that's why I'm still a sucker for a 8s 80s cars they're totally unsafe but you can see out of them"
Regular Car Reviews · ▶ 5:25Performance
3.5/58 of 8 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“2011 horsepower 171 foot PBS of torque this thing moves”
positive · Matt Maran Motoring · ▶ 11:54“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
3.5/58 of 8 reviewersstrong consensus“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“the downside of course being that under steer is still very prevalent on this front driver”
mixed · AutoGuide.com · ▶ 3:21Fun to drive
4.0/58 of 8 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“it's Nimble and it's just it's a blast”
positive · AutoGuide.com · ▶ 8:26“wow this is a fun car”
positive · Matt Maran Motoring · ▶ 11:48Daily drivability
4.0/58 of 8 reviewerssplit“I would have thought this was pulled directly off the assembly line this is a great back seat”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 13:22“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“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
4.5/57 of 8 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“for a car that starts off at $23,000 this is a super nice interior”
positive · Matt Maran Motoring · ▶ 2:18Hear 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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