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Review: 2022 Honda Civic Si - Better Than Expected
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- Опубліковано 18 сер 2024
- I spend a week with the 2022 Honda Civic Si and come away pleasantly surprised. On paper, the specs for the new Civic Si seem underwhelming compared to the last generation. But thankfully, the car feels much stronger than the numbers suggest and while it may not be the best sport compact value anymore, it still is a solid choice for those looking for 4-door fun under 30k. As-tested, this Civic Si price comes out to $28,710 including destination. Do you agree with the choices Honda made on the 2022 Civic Si? Thanks to Honda for providing this car to review.
Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
2:11 Interior
5:16 Initial impressions
7:57 Acceleration
10:13 Handling
11:09 Transmission and gearing
12:17 Other engine thoughts
14:16 Other handling thoughts
18:40 Highway driving and safety tech
22:32 Thoughts after a week
24:20 Fuel economy
25:18 Pricing and competitor comparisons
30:59 Final thoughts
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Wow, now that’s a review, you left everybody else that did a review on the SI in the dust, you cover every technical aspect of the car. I take off my hat ; I’m officially impressed
Savage geese did a much more thorough technical review
@@sertyuhg agreed. Matt does a good job but savagegeese is on a different level.
@@sertyuhg Matt has a much more likable personality IMHO.
@@carnutal3627 I find Matt annoying, he reminds me of Flanders from the Simpsons
Came here to say exactly this. Best review I’ve seen in a few years.
I'm still happy with my 2007 8th gen Si.. being able to rev to 8600 rpm is something I never get tired of.. also I'm nearing 200,000 kms and still running strong and super reliable.
They rev to 8k though. Do you have a tune or something?
@@SIIKAP1 they redline at 8 but they go to 8200rpm . Tuned they go to 8500 and 9000 typically I think .
@@SIIKAP1 they rev to 8,200 RPM right from the factory. It’s a TRUE DOHC VTEC.
Hondata Flashpro raises the rev limit to 8,600.
This car in this review only has VTEC on the exhaust cam.
@@hondrta okay it was 8k redline I was thinking of. But revs to 8200. I had a 2007 Si a while back and an AP1 S2000.
8200 stock and 8600 with my flash.
Bro don't ever stop coming with these detailed reviews. Your quality is untouched 🔥
Matt Thank you for the fantastic review! I’ve owned my 22 Civic Si for almost two weeks now and I can tell you that your points are right on the money. The car definitely feels faster than 200HP and that is because they Dyno around 200whp. The motor just builds power all the way to redline. The handling of this car is amazing, it handles like is on rails even with the all season tires. The shifter is a throwback to the Honda’s of the past. This car is really an awesome value, a car that is so much fun and rewarding to drive every day.
Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying yours! Congrats on getting one!
Awesome value ? Some of these are selling for 42k
@@awwwyeea yeah it's not worth 40K+ lol
How's the fwy gas mileage? Cruising at 70 or 75mph, 6th gear flat road, what's your best?
The 2017 Si's were getting 40+ at those speeds & gear.
@@tahjo7 Yes I’ve gotten around 40mpg cruising around that speed
I cant believe this was a 30 minutes video, it was so good it felt like 10 minutes. I have the 2010 civic si and after all these years this is the one im willing to trade for mine.
Thanks Erick, I’m glad you liked the video!
I imagine it helps that those resale values for a used Civic si are really high right now. It's the perfect time to upgrade.
Keep your 8th Gen, they look so much better
8th gen is the last true Si
Keep the 8th gen alive!
Just signed papers for mine, with HPD kit. Super pumped. Took ALOT of work, but got a great deal in the end. Get it tomorrow.
What's a great deal?
@@Moskoe83 with HPD kit, tint, delivery to my driveway, TT@L, $34,500
It looks like an awesome little(ish) car to rip around town in. Great review and the fact that you put this car right up there with the GR86/BRZ speaks volumes.
Dude its clearly a mountain car not a rip around town car in fact this car will make a gr86 and brz slide off the mountain
Brz competes with gtr’s
@@trackshun FWD mountain car. LOL Until it understeers like all FED cars and throws you off a cliff while the BRZ drifts past.
@@boost331 lol if you’ve never raced or heard of a fwd mountain car you haven’t experienced a close/fun/intimate race. My 1990 accord has kept up almost like nothing/lost with porches, mazdas, subarus, beamers, toyotas. Never raced it with an audi, another honda, infiniti, nissan, dont see to many up there. My 2015 si has only lost to a 2021 type r
I think the last gen Toyota 86 was similar in speed to the 10th gen si but this time around the gr86 is significantly quicker in a straight line. I still might buy this though it’s so sick. Resale value is better as well and would only take a couple grand to get a lot more power out of it
This car is awesome. The exterior has really grown on me and that infotainment is sweeeet
Just sold my 2000 Civic DX Coupe had it for 22 years 260,000 miles on the odometer. It never broke down the only thing I did to it was but a new timing chain in it and 150,000 miles. Most Reliable Car I ever owned. Bought it for 14,000 new and sold it yesterday for $2000 body was perfect never in an accident
Nice to see that Honda still keeps the Manual transmission around!
YESSSSSS BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS REVIEW SINCE THE PRESS SHOW. For sure gonna try to get one when i got the funds for my first manual car.
I hope you can get one soon!
Good luck my guy! I got a 2015 si last year since I wanted to stay N/A, but i'd love to get behind the wheel of one of these just to see what it's like.
gr86 is way better
Agree with you about the Elantra N. can’t wait for that week long review
Awesome review Matt if not the best. 35 years old and never have owned a new car so I'm glad to say that I am today a proud owner of a 2022 Blazing Orange SI. Now I just have to wait for the vehicle to get delivered to the dealer so I can pick it up and enjoy nice power with sweet mpg and a damn fun ride.
Love my 23 Si. Wouldn’t buy a car without watching your review first. Been subscribed and watching you for years now. Years before your bullet. Love everything about this car. Coming from a coyote mustang, you think I’d miss the power. But the handling, gas mileage, and practicality are amazing. Plus it’s a blast to drive. Flawless manual transmission!
I'm glad you're enjoying yours and thanks for watching the channel all these years, I really appreciate it!
Matt you are my fav car youtuber. You take out the time to put your thoughts clearly, i am sure you spend a lot of time writing the scripts based on your experience. Every min is informative. No nonsense content.
I think one of my favorite things about this car, is that just like back in the 90’s, This Civic puts out more horsepower than Honda is actually stating on paper. Call it a Easter Egg
Where else can you pay 2022 money for 1990's horsepower? Civic Si!
Honda pulled a BMW and underrated the power :D
It's never been a high power car
Is that why the 10th gen is faster?
@@ghanna7787 They put the 11th gen on a dyno and it’s making 220 Hp
The Si and even any sedan bodied 11th gen Civic, aren't available here in Australia. But after watching this I legitimately feel like I've driven one myself, incredibly thorough review!
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it! Sorry you don’t get them in Australia though 😕
Hondata also claim the same thing.
I owned the 2020si and now own the 2022 and can tell you the gearing is the same... 3000rpm in sixth gear 120kph. Exactly the same as the 2020, but soooooooooo much better all around..
Great video!
They have refined it like the accord... much better build quality.... When I first drove it, I had the impression I was in a much more high end ride
Thanks, I'm glad you liked the video and congrats on getting one!
@@MattMaranMotoring Thanks for your great work.... And thanks... I agree with you that Honda nailed it
Ohhh.. And I'm in Canada, so fully loaded for less than the US 🇺🇸 version..
I think that Honda are playing around with the figures to make the Intergra look better, but esentially will be the same as the Si
I picked up the Si in sgp. It really is a great car. The rev hang is nothing like the last gen. Though It’s still present, I especially from 1-2, it’s mostly unnoticeable. The interior is lovely, and I can’t imagine the interior without physical knobs and controls. It’s definitely not fast, but it feels quick. I wish it were faster, but I’m happy.
How’s the ride? Is the road/wind noise an issue? I'm cross shopping the Civic SI with a MK8 GTI and a MX5.
Welp at times like this i`m just glad cars like this still exist
Great review! The 2023 Integra has me excited. A Civic Si with more luxury. count me in!
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Same. I was just going to get the SI but seeing some features removed. I feel like they removed it to make the integra have more features and more premium.
As a 2018 Si owner, I still really hate the features they removed. Especially when they gave Canada a better spec
Yup, those heated seats would come in handy where I live
Canada Si also gets fog lights, full digital dash, wireless charging and home link auto-dimming mirror. And for less money, not sure why!
I'm sure the integra is getting a lot of those features. Makes sense product planning wise
@@stancashman2318 it’s not less money. They’re paying a lot and they don’t make more money than we do to make up for it. The only way it’s “cheaper” is if we were to go to canada and buy one in USD
@@SIIKAP1 I understand what you’re saying and yes, to Canadians, it’s not cheaper however they are getting a better equipped car than we are, by far! And yes, have thought about going to Canada to buy one, probably a hassle though.
I always love Matt’s content. He goes much more in depth than most others. Great review
Thanks for mentioning the rev hang! So many journalists glossed over the previous generation's horrendous rev hang. I was disgusted when I test drove it for that reason alone. Strongly considering this to replace my aging 9th gen.
Lol same bro but I’m thinking of just saving for the type r -.- might as well
@@flaakko2376 good luck with the dealer mark ups. Wouldn't be bad if you could get them at msrp
@@BaldKiwi117 atm markups for the si are close to type r prices.
@@insulinaddict9586 damn that's ridiculous
Really great straightforward video. Your point about adding an aftermarket exhaust is something I didn’t consider with the revs being so high. Thank you for pointing that out.
The only channel I watch for car reviews hands down! Honest and to the point.... amazing work everytime!!
I like how every single UA-camr doing reviews on the Civic SI don't address the dealer inflation and crazy markups they are performing on them. Called 10 dealerships in my state and surrounding states and all of them are trying to charge 36K and above.
I know it's frustrating, it sucks that most dealers are being crappy these days. The reason I don't mention it in the videos is twofold. First, because these videos will be watched well beyond these crazy times we're in, so dwelling on 2022 problems will make the video less relevant in 2025. Second, comparing MSRP is the only fair way to compare cars. Everyone will get a different deal depending on a variety of factors and those dealer prices aren't the fault of the manufacturer either. So I judge and compare cars based on those MSRP prices. It's up to the buyer to decide what is the best deal for them given their circumstances. My advice is to scour the country for an MSRP dealer and make it a road trip if you're up for the work and time that's required. Otherwise, I recommend anyone that can wait, should wait until things calm down. Nobody is getting a good deal right now on anything.
it feels quicker because people are putting them on the dyno and finding they really are 225hp and 210ftlbs.
Totally agree with your thoughts on the cloth touch points. I have a car with cloth touch points like that and they look bad as time goes on. Maybe you’ll be able to get something in the aftermarket but it would have been nice if Honda would have used a different material.
Just as bad as gloss black!
I miss my old 2008 Si. VTEC on the intake and exhaust valves. What a glorious sound. K20Z3... greatest engine ever put in a Civic. *pour one out*
Young bloods have no idea. K20z3 was a monster and hearing that engine at 8,200 rpm, we will never experience that again. True VTEC, I hate this 1.5 liter turbo nonsense they went it. Wth
@@jhh7185 Sadly, the best engine Honda makes now is the V6 in the Pilot/Ridgeline/etc. Even when it's intake and exhaust are muffled to not upset the soccer moms who drive them, the glorious NA VTEC sound is still audible and the smooth power is amazing. Wish that engine was in a small car.
Still running my 8th gen! These turbo engines don’t get me excited
Thank goodness! Had me worried before you were able to review. Now, I want one lol.
Glad I could help! lol
Looking forward to your review on this 2022 Si my friend 🙌
💥💥💥
So much better than a lot of the other UA-camrs that write off cars like these
Thanks for the comment, I'm glad you liked the video!
Great review Matt, so happy this vehicle exists today with a manual.
driving stick shift is a dying art
The new civic looks amazing, i really like the new front end,and the new interior its pretty damn good
Another great video review, Matt. One thing to point out for current times. Shopping both this car and an Elantra N will both likely cost you $2k-$3k over MSRP at the moment and dealers will be hard pressed to get them. It’s a sad time to be an enthusiast, as you could buy the last generation Si for around $22k-$23k discounted when new and justifying paying $8k more for the new model after markup is a hard pill to swallow. Such are the times, but maybe will eventually see things return to a more consumer friendly market in terms of supply and demand. 🤞🏼
I always recommend people travel to get the best deal. I bought 3 of my last 4 cars out of state, and that was before the pandemic. There are decent dealers out there still not doing markups, they just take extra work to find and require a road trip home. But to me that just adds to the fun. But clearly, anyone that doesn't need to buy a car right now should wait until things get back to normal for a better deal.
@@MattMaranMotoring Good advice, Matt. You are right, you sometimes have to do some legwork and traveling to get the best deal or in today’s market, MSRP. Like you, I have gone out of town for the right car and price in the past. It’s definitely an option people should consider if they need or want a car now and have the time to devote to it, even for more simple cars like Elantras and Civics.
@@TheAutoRanchThe Elantra N is a better car all day long. The Si has lost the dampers along with the other noted features that made the Si such a great car. By moving dampers and other options to the Integra shows Honda is making the Civic the poor child in their line up.
@@kennordsfan1494Hyundai always has more features for the money than any other brand. Only catch is it's a Hyundai. It also has an MSRP almost $4,000 higher, so of course it has more features
"Better than expected" is such an appropriate heading for this car. After the 10th gen there was no telling what we'd get. I'll admit I didn't have high expectations. This car is flat out impressive though. It brings quite a bit of value and practicality to the table for what it costs. It's not exactly slow either. See, that's one thing I love about Honda's formula. They didn't have to breach into WRX/Elantra N level performance in order to make this car competitive. They re-engineered the driving experience in the areas that it mattered so you could feel a new level of performance in something with the same HP and torque it's always had. Seems like a great car so far.
I like this car and it’s a very great medium, I’d get it over the N-Line and Forte GT. However, the Elantra N blows it away in terms of value. Under 30k, it’s a no brainer. But I’m ponying up for the N. With everything you get and the HP difference and overall fun, you can’t beat the N. Amazing review Matt!
Too bad it's a Hyundai. Those cars are straight up POS. My wife owned a 2014 Elantra, my Mom and Mother in law both had Sonata's. We all had multiple issues with those cars. Hyundai does a good job at building a crap car and dressing it up as something nice. Don't be fooled. Honda's are built different. True quality.
Saw a brand new Veloster N blow up while out on track earlier this month. Be careful with that Hyundai reliability, my dude.
@@Moskoe83 Lol everyone always says this but these N cars are great. Sorry for your bad experiences but that doesn’t escape the fact that these cars are actually good.
Elantra N has to be the ugliest car ever to grace american pavement.
@@CypressRacing cool.
Loving my tuned 2022 Civic SI!
I love your videos matt, you are such an amazing youtuber, dont stop making vidoes. Your awsome
Thank you Michael and thanks for watching! 🙏
Best looking civic I’ve seen in a long time!
Amazing review! I love how you really went into full detail including daily driving it which is what most people are going to be doing with this. Haven’t seen another reviewer yet go into as much detail about this car than this one.
The smile on your face while driving says it all.
Nice review Matt. Wish they would offer the package they have for the SI in Canada with the heated seats and steering wheel. It's going to be -2 in Michigan when I head to work tomorrow. If you get pay for that package and no dealer markup it would be a sweet ride... Maybe next year.
Thanks Mike! Yeah I wish they would offer those features here too.
So glad you included the Miata last second as one of the best under 30k.
I got a grand touring 2020 a few months ago and I think it’s one of the best cars ever. A car I want to keep forever.
Having a tough time getting behind this car. There was a time when the SI had enough to differentiate and make you crave its superiority……but this car just doesn’t have enough. Adding to that- it’s really just boring? They could have at least amped the brakes?
Agree
The old si was our type r.
Fr bro. I whip a 2016 accord touring. They dont make them like they used to i dont think ill ever get rid of my J35
@@scottgardner5918 fg2/fa5 was the 2000s type R in disguise. Last great Honda to provide high revving goodness.
@@jhh7185 100% agree with you.
Nice job Matt! I cannot get past the orange with the red interior....I could never buy the orange paint because of that.
Thanks for watching Jason!
A review with a dashcam?, thats impressive. Great video matt!, cheers.
Very comprehensive review, squeezed alot of info into this video, appreciate it! 👍🏻
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
Matt! How does the rev hang (warm engine) compare to 2022 brz/toyota 86? Love the channel!
Always look forward to your videos! New SI is good bang for buck. It always has been but the new one is really nice
Thanks Moises, I'm glad you like the videos!
Really enjoyed your review. Been trying to decide what I would buy when my ilx lease ends and the si is on the short list.
Elantra N's in my area are marked up $4.5-5.5k depending on the transmission choice. Civic SI's are coming in under $30k in my area. I chose the Civic at the end of the day. I refuse to spend close to 40k for an Elantra.
Nice! I looked at a civic si today and they where marking it up 6k as well and I refused to pay that. Great car, just not worth the 6k market adjustment. Enjoy the car!
The lack of heated seats is what 100% swayed me away from interest in this car
Look at the kia forte GT. You won't be disappointed.
Also, great review. Lots of very important details and love the comparisons.
Matt, really nice review of the new 11gen Civic SI!!! I have owned several Civic SI in the past (1989, 2006, 2014) and have enjoyed all of them for their driving characteristics and handling. I currently have a 10 gen Civic EX with 1.5T engine and CVT. I would like to get another SI. Miss the manual shifting. Not sure which way to go because my area Honda dealers are marking up the 2022 SI by $3k to $4k over msrp and the price for a used 10gen SI is also at or above msrp. Do you think pricing and availability of vehicles will improve in a year or so??
Great review! Now I am torn between the Civic SI and the new WRX!
can't go wrong with either really, just depends on what you prioritize.
Now let's turn onto this back road and see how it does... this needs to be a shirt or poster thanks 😊
always fun to see your enthusiasm great review
the exterior design is a home run. Damn it looks nice.
8th Gen looks the best
You are the best at reviewing man!
Thank you!
My friend (at my urging) just signed for a 22, trading out of a long suffering 2013 Dart .
In Canada the SI comes very well equipped. Heated all the things. Full digi dash with shift lights. Fog lamps.
My friend isn’t really a car guy, but I think an SI will help him be a car guy in some small way that he wasn’t before. The balance of amenities and engaging drive pretty much ensure it will make him a bit more of an enthusiast in the long run.
Also, we know he takes care of his things because he kept a 2013 dodge dart alive for nine years 😂.
Great thorough analysis. Thanks Matt!
Thanks Tony, glad you liked it!
Great review. I really like the exterior but the flashy red interior no longer suits this car. They have a nice sophisticated exterior but then go all boy racer with the gaudy red trim and red racing seats. I'd much preferred the nice black interior from the Touring.
Totally agree!
Heated seats for a daily driver it is a MUST. The Forte GT is a much better value alone compared to the Elantra N-Line just due to features.
why are they a must? they're cloth seats. Leatherette or leather, I get it but cloth seats don't really get cold.
@@steve9377 I might be different due to my spinal fusion. Heat feels great in all temps below 50° or so which ends up being a lot of the year in the Midwest.
Great review brother, best I seen keep it up bro
Great review! Seems like a solid update by Honda.
I also read somewhere that Honda underrated the engine HP, I wonder if it’s because they want to make the upcoming Integra more appealing?
Could be a similar case of where Chevrolet labeled the C5 Corvette with the LS1 at 350hp but then the 4th Gen F-Body Camaro/Trans-Ams were rated at “300hp,” despite making near 300whp ha.
@@g60corrado91 man knows his history. I forgot all about that!
@@Stingray_614 haha thanks! Could also be insurance reasons. Look at the German’s. They’re all MASSIVELY underrated.
excellent review
They are still pushing $40k with dealer ADM in many markets. Sweet little car, not enough to deal with the notorious Honda stealerships.
Idk why a lot of manufacturers understate their engine outputs, I have a Fiesta ST Ford claims 197hp, 202lb-ft of torque. Stock on a dyno I've seen 205hp to the WHEELS and 220 lb-ft of torque to the wheels
Bc they want you to believe they did a whole bunch of chassis tuning and wizardy to make the car better when it's actually power that is doing the most work. Nissan did this with the GTR back in 2007 when it launched. They really advertised the hell out of the AWD system and chassis dynamics and then ran a really great time at the 'Ring. But they severely underrated its power as people later found out. Same with BMW. They underrated the new M3 bc they wanted people to believe it's a small/nimble like the original while putting down better lap times. But in reality the car is just bigger and more powerful than previous generations. Same with your ST. Those little things handle great. And Ford really played into how well they had tuned the chassis. But for a while the STs were spanking the BRZ/FRS twins on the track, even though the BRZ/FRS have similar power numbers, RWD, with an LSD (which should give them a super advantage). People were like: dafuq? When dyno-ed the ST was making like 20-30 extra HP...I think Honda is doing the same thing with this SI so people will buy into the "new" chassis tuning and the few parts they borrowed from the type R.
I think I'll end up getting one of these, but first I'm gonna enjoy my 9th gen si some more, wait till next year's changes.
Just got my '15 si last year, but I wouldn't trade it for the world! I'm just a car lover though, and I'd love to see how this si feels. Same with the new gr86.
the fake noise is crazy lol. its not a bad car but i just dont understand why they had to water down the Si so hard starting with the last gen. I get that we get the Type R now but there's still room to make the Si special.
I think this car has aged very well over the last couple of years. Wish the engine was a bit more appealing to look at but that's the tiniest gripe in an otherwise great car.
When Honda shortened the final drive, they created 1 less mpg and the result actually resulted in 2 tenths of a second slower to 60 time. ( according to Car and Driver).
For me, I agree that Honda is doing this Civic SI a disservice. I really think it's a great car, and this SI at least, should deserve the love that Matt is giving in his review.
Great review, I'm on my way to get one.
Pass based upon price, ride and rev hang. Great review though! Keep up the excellent work, Matt!
What's wrong with rev hang? Rev hang keeps the rev up when changing gears to keep power up. The new Si has a rev match feature.
I had the 21 hatchback sport but got totaled and now I’m getting this hopefully this weekend
I’m hoping a channel will do an updated comparison with this and the n-line. The straight pipes did it (in-depth review and auto cross runs) on the last body styles and the n-line debatably took the edge. Curious if that changed.
Great review. Have a good idea of how the Integra will be
I think for 3 grand less I might pick the Elantra N line. No LSD but slightly more hp, torque and more standard equipment....heated seats, wireless charging, longer warranty and no oil dilution issues.
Can we please get the Canadian version here in the US. That’s the only reason I’m still keeping my 2012 Si with 335,000+ miles.
Wow, impressive mileage!
Great review Matt!
Doesn’t matter what the dyno say. It’s 0-60 is a slow 7 seconds.many testers have done the same numbers.
From what I heard it's that you have to shift into 3rd gear to get to 60mph, so that's where the slow time is accentuated. So it's not as slow to say 55... but then you have to shift.
Great review matt! Keeep it up!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
This design is a breath of fresh air.
What are your thoughts on the reliability of the Elantra n? I just feel like Honda has a better rep than Hyundai in terms of reliability and the Elantra N could have more issues and less longevity.
They may have rated it for 87 octane. While on 93 the timing can advance quite a bit
Really great review
I would definitely be OK with replacing my Focus ST with this years SI it looks good all around
with a markup I think not
*2024 update* just purchased a 2023 model used with 18k on the odo
Just a little suggestion,You should get a Vbox and do a 0-60 run in your videos. Anyways, great videos as usyal
Thanks Samson! It would be cool to get a Vbox but I don't have anywhere to do a proper 0-60 run. Even if I did though, I wouldn't be able to beat the magazine times, so it would just end up being a slower time anyway that may or may not be representative of the actual performance.
@@MattMaranMotoring Ah i see, thank you so much for the reply.
Magazine times im assuming are usually done under controlled environments with professional drivers at the helm, as such the times are pretty hard for most people to achieve. In my humble opinion, 0-60 times that is slower in the real world would actually be more representative of what consumers can expect
@@Stefanatzf Yeah, I can see the appeal of that. Some magazines quote a 5-60 time which I personally like because it removes the launch from the equation so you can get an idea of what the car will do without any kind of abuse or special launch control.
Is the only difference between the si and the regular civic that it has a twin scroll turbo? I will say I think horsepower isn't that important, 200 is kind of perfect, the weight of the car, the handling and the sound of the engine are all more important. Look at the miata, not a lot of power but can out run a lot of cars simply due to weight.
Wow that color looks really good with black accents
That color is what I would choose if I were buying one. And I wish I were.
Thanks for that excellent review! I am considering this vs the new WRX. Which has better ride quality? And which is overall more fun to drive?
Go test drive them both
A lot of similarities to the forte ... the fire orange color, red and black interior. The dual exhaust and black spoiler. Their pop up dash to name a few.