Civic Si
The everyday enthusiast Honda, still.
10 reviewers · 47 videos · 33 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its handling and fun to drive, but split on performance.
across 10 reviewers
"with these boltons and the tune the amount of actual power now feels perfect"
Zygrene · ▶ 5:21"definitively dr 86 is quicker in a straight line than a civic si"
Throttle House · ▶ 5:04Performance
3.5/510 of 10 reviewerssplit“definitively dr 86 is quicker in a straight line than a civic si”
critical · Throttle House · ▶ 5:04“with these boltons and the tune the amount of actual power now feels perfect”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 5:21“200 horsepower is just not something that you're going to boast about in 2025.”
mixed · Realistick · ▶ 0:27Handling
4.5/510 of 10 reviewersstrong consensus“The LSD here is really well dialed in and just aggressive enough where it's actually helping you maintain the intended line.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 11:56“look at that front end so grippy so responsive”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 6:42“this is a pretty satisfying car to drive at low speeds really nice shifter action from this six-speed manual”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 9:27Fun to drive
4.5/510 of 10 reviewersstrong consensus“I think what steals the show with the SI is this gearbox. Undoubtedly, it's super precise, mechanically gratifying”
positive · Realistick · ▶ 8:46“You're getting at least 70 if not 75% maybe maybe even more of the driver enjoyment and engagement and experience from this car versus the Civic Type R and integro type S.”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 15:41“it certainly makes for a fun driving little car”
positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 1:37Daily drivability
4.5/510 of 10 reviewersstrong consensus“civic si is just slightly better to drive on a daily basis it's of course much more practical”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 20:02“this car is so comfortable it's just as comfortable as my Integra”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 3:29“my favorite part about this car is just how livable it is in pretty much every aspect as far as regular driving goes it's pretty hard to beat for an Enthusiast car”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 20:36Value
4.5/510 of 10 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 amazingly affordable for Just a Touch over $30,000”
positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 12:32“if that one thing can be solved this is one of the best sub $30,000 cars you can buy right now”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 7:17Hear 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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