Civic Si
The everyday enthusiast Honda, still.
9 reviewers · 24 videos · 33 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling.
across 9 reviewers
Performance
3.5/59 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus“this is a 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine it produces 205 horsepower thanks to a turbocharger and 192 pound-feet of torque”
positive · A Auto Buyers Guide · ▶ 4:02“this feels more absolutely more than adequate for a front-wheel drive car”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 15:32“this car stock is rated at around 205 crank from a 1.5 liter inline-4 single turbo”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 2:05Handling
4.5/59 of 9 reviewersconsensus“the front end of this car is excellent it absolutely just turns in to the corner in such a predictable fashion right it's almost telepathic”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 3:26“this is the best front-wheel drive chassis I've tried”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 9:25“it's that low weight that does the most for giving me confidence and fun when i'm throwing it into a corner”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 22:24Fun to drive
4.0/59 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus“it still has a lot of traits about it that make it feel like a fun car. Like this has a lovely shifter. It's got a great chassis.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 12:53“it's just lovely that front just goes it just feels nice to drive right sharp sharp is the word that I would use”
positive · Throttle House · ▶ 3:51“there's still some something down in there you got to go searching for it but there's still something here”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 27:09Daily drivability
4.5/59 of 9 reviewersstrong consensus“it actually has a better ride than the gti this is by far the most consistent best riding car of the three”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 23:13“the adaptive suspension system really makes the si much more livable than a lot of the competition”
positive · A Auto Buyers Guide · ▶ 15:50“the more I drive this si the more I do appreciate it as a daily driver”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 0:40Value
4.5/59 of 9 reviewersconsensus“the civic si is 25”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 0:23“the Si is still an incredible value and it's about $10,000 less than a Civic Type R.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 21:17“we've got uh way more standard equipment uh than the competitive set and at a lower price.”
positive · TFLnow · ▶ 24:14Hear 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
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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
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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
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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
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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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