The Civic Si Returns with Affordable Performance
The 10th generation Honda Civic Si, just revealed in full in April of this year, is available in two body styles: sedan and coupe. It’s targeted at enthusiasts, and is only offered with a short-throw six-speed manual transmission. This manual differs from the one on other Civics in that there’s less of a distance to travel between gears when shifting, thus leading to faster shifts.
In addition to the new shifter the Civic Si also gets a more powerful 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. It packs 205 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. The horsepower figure is the same as what the last Civic Si offered, although the torque figure is higher. The biggest difference between the 2017 Civic Si and previous models is the introduction of turbocharging; older Si’s have naturally aspirated engines. Both 2017 Si models have an mpg rating of 28/38/32.
Other performance upgrades include adaptive dampers, a sport-tuned suspension, and a limited-slip differential. There’s also a Sport mode which alters the damper settings, throttle response, and steering. On the outside the Si is noticeably sportier than other Civics. Both the two-door and four-door get blacked-out grilles, large rear wings, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a chrome center-mounted exhaust.
Although it’s targeted at enthusiasts, the Civic Si offers some upscale features. There’s dual-zone climate control, rain-sensing wipers, a 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and heated front sport seats. The interior also includes red stitching, “Si” logos on the seats, and a red background color on the gauge cluster and audio system.
Both the Si Sedan and Si Coupes are priced at $23,900. Given the fact that they’re manual-only this is bound to scare some buyers off. Those who want more power and a hatchback body style may want to hold off until the Type R hits dealer lots. Speaking of which…
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