Civic Si FL3
The everyday enthusiast Honda, still.
34 reviewers · 106 videos · 26 hours watched · 33 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its handling and fun to drive, but split on performance.
across 34 reviewers
"it does feel punchier to me"
Matt Maran Motoring · ▶ 10:10"definitively dr 86 is quicker in a straight line than a civic si"
Throttle House · ▶ 5:04Performance
3.5/534 of 34 reviewerssplit“definitively dr 86 is quicker in a straight line than a civic si”
critical · Throttle House · ▶ 5:04“The Civic SI has made 200 horsepower for, like, the past three generations... that lack of speed really hurt the SI.”
critical · Edmunds Cars · ▶ 6:52“it does feel punchier to me”
positive · Matt Maran Motoring · ▶ 10:10Handling
4.5/534 of 34 reviewersstrong consensus“The body control here is much more taut, much more athletic feeling. This car drives younger than the GTI does.”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 13:46“this chassis is just so good at carving low speed corners”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 15:36“the helical LSD that's in this car is brilliant”
positive · Sarah -n- Tuned · ▶ 10:18Fun to drive
4.5/534 of 34 reviewersstrong consensus“I was like trying to find more excuses to drive because I really enjoyed every little errand that I ran in this thing”
positive · Matt Maran Motoring · ▶ 22:58“If I'm having a bad day, I could literally just go out in this in a neighborhood and do 30 km an hour and shift the gears and it's going to make my troubles go away.”
positive · Neutral Reviews · ▶ 8:07“This car is just a joy to drive quickly. That's the key thing that the Volkswagen is lacking is it lacks this level of playful joy.”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 14:32Daily drivability
4.0/534 of 34 reviewersstrong consensus“this is like the pickup truck of Econo cars it's so usable”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 0:36“civic si is just slightly better to drive on a daily basis it's of course much more practical”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 20:02“The SI isn't trying to be a hero car. It's trying to be a car you actually want to drive every day.”
positive · Car Centric · ▶ 10:33Value
4.5/534 of 34 reviewersstrong consensus“I'm just blown away by what you can get for $29,000 today from Honda.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 0:34“This car is $10,000 cheaper than the GTI. And when you sit in here, I don't think you can tell.”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 5:28“the Civic SI is fantastic value”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 6:16Hear 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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