I actually ended up getting a 2015 Si Coupe instead of the sedan...reason being is its shorter wheel base and its lighter compared to the sedan version...and the coupe is more agressive looks than the sedan...and oh yeah I got a wife and 4 kids 😁
I have this si in black though , in my opinion it is the best version of the si besides em1, looks are sleek and sporty, interior is great looking and comfortable, tech is amazing , I went from a 05 rsx type s to this and I enjoy it, I had to floor that rsx to get it to a good speed , or keep it above 5k , yes the engine doesn’t have true vtec but that’s always fixable ,
@@Kayotik96 I would recommend it , you have way more tech , lane watch , touch screen radio , whole interior is black and red, back up camera 3 different views , and it looks sporty , the seats are way more comfortable than the rsx-type s , and you can always put a real vtec head on these cars just gotta pay a little , you just have to relocate the oil filter to put in a type s oil pump, and weld the corner of the head so it won’t leak on the k24z7 block , your header needs to be modified then you’re good if that’s what you really want, but I do love this car way more than the type s , just keep in mind that the rsx values keep going up every year
I had a 2004 RSX type S & I want to get a 9th gen Si How's the visibility on the 9th gen Si the windows look a lot bigger and with the extra small window is it more visible than the RSX? How are the back seats on the 9th gen the car is longer than the RSX type S so is there more room in the back seats and trunk ? How's the clutch engagement the RSX was really low to the ground which I loved is it the same with the 9th gen or or do they have a longer travel? How's the gas mileage on the 9th gen Si compared to the RSX type S I got pretty bad gas mileage on mine for such a slow car I would get around 18mpg How quick is this car compared to the RSX are they about the same or is the RSX quicker?
@@turbro7185 I would make the change , 9th gen has lsd transmission , better visibility Forsure , an ARM REST! Which makes a world of a difference! The seats even though they are cloth are way more comfortable than the hard leather type s seats , yes more room in the back but still cramped , I mean it’s a coupe lol Si has shorter throws stock than the type s , Clutch travel is about the same I would say , pretty low , Car still feels low even though rsx def feels lower Gas mileage the 9th gen has 30+ more torque than the rsx so it’s better, type s you have to nearly floor it each time to get a good speed which kills the gas But I will say they both burn oil pretty quick I think it’s just a k series thing Hmmm both of them stock , si takes off faster cus of the torque , but type s feels faster once in vtec if that makes sense ? Overall si is more livable on a daily basis I’ve driven my car from San Diego to Las Vegas round trip twice already and I’m completely comfortable, I drove the type s from San Diego to Santa Barbara one time round trip and my legs and body was hurting from the hard leather seats , Only thing I would change about the si is the head it comes with , definitely needs a older tsx head or older si head , then the only thing the type s would have better would be the hatch for the space
Right. The tune on this engine, the torque, the horsepower, and the dual camshafts is perfect for things like road racing. 7200 rpm is where it cuts off, but i’ve reved the car to 7500 rpm around tight corners to get that extra bit of 3rd/4th gear acceleration to not randomly shift to 4th/5th mid corner. Thing is a beast.
To answer your question about the HDMI port, it is primarily there to connect with an iPhone using a special cable so that you could "mirror" the phone's screen to the car's display, mainly for navi purposes. Yes you can plug in other display devices, but video doesn't play while in motion(rightfully so) so there is little point to it as the screen is oriented to the driver. The only use I found for it was when I used Drift cameras as dash cams. For that application it made sense because the tiny screen on those cameras was impossible to see on if you needed to review footage while on the road. But other than that, it was a marketing gimmick to attract young people, the Civic's main demographic, as Honda knew many of them carried iPhones. I personally was pissed that they ditched the AUX port to go with this stupid interface that never really gets used. An SD card slot would've made more sense. Great review on a great car!
I think the coupe looks better. That front end just does it for me. And if you have a problem with the practicality, then you have a problem with every civic coupe's practicality. The civic coupe, all the way up until 2021 model year cancelation, has been a staple among honda enthusiasts. So it's not really a si coupe thing. It's a civic coupe thing to you.
I just bought this vehicle and I pick it up tomorrow and I’m so nervous because I’ve only had one manual driving lesson in a Nissan & it didn’t go great 😰
I have one it looks great as a coupe but they did make it a Lil to long they should've cut at least 2 feet off the cars overall length should've made it like the fg2 size they should've had the size of the interior of the 2016 and up and the over length of fg2 then it would be a perfect civic
Kinda? If you have zero experience driving a manual, I’d go for a car you’re OK with destroying (as of late May 2024, this car is still ~$10K or more car despite being almost a decade old Civic). The car is very forgiving, but I’ve heard of guys destroying their transmission because they wanted to show off to the boys and money shifted.
Love your review. I have to agree that the sedan looks better more balanced and of course more practical.I didnt know how the valves on the v tec work. Thanks for that. Dark grey is my favorite colour.
Imagine going to the same track irl as the track you play in like forza. Then you play forza while driving irl on the same map!! Possibilities are endless….
I prefer the 12-13 exterior but interior 13 all the way 14-15 are nice too but I just like the front end of the pre refresh however I l Ike the 14-15 rear end more
This looks most like my FG2 but don't be fooled it doesn't have its ridiculous Redline or it's great handling because of its double Wishbone suspension which my 8th generation has class-leading handling while the 2015 has a shock strut set up cheaper inferior and the drivability suffers
I own this same car in black and buddy I disagree I prefer coupe
I love this version of the si
I actually ended up getting a 2015 Si Coupe instead of the sedan...reason being is its shorter wheel base and its lighter compared to the sedan version...and the coupe is more agressive looks than the sedan...and oh yeah I got a wife and 4 kids 😁
Lol. Well played. Good reasons. Haha.
got the exact car .same year, same colour even. coupe all the way. the 4 doors kill this cars looks imo.
4 door looks lame
i just got this car and yes the 2 door makes the car look so much better
HDMI is for the civic laptop gang
I have this si in black though , in my opinion it is the best version of the si besides em1, looks are sleek and sporty, interior is great looking and comfortable, tech is amazing , I went from a 05 rsx type s to this and I enjoy it, I had to floor that rsx to get it to a good speed , or keep it above 5k , yes the engine doesn’t have true vtec but that’s always fixable ,
That’s exactly what im thinking of doing bro. I have a 02 rsx type s, and im really considering this car. How is it going a year later?
@@Kayotik96 I would recommend it , you have way more tech , lane watch , touch screen radio , whole interior is black and red, back up camera 3 different views , and it looks sporty , the seats are way more comfortable than the rsx-type s , and you can always put a real vtec head on these cars just gotta pay a little , you just have to relocate the oil filter to put in a type s oil pump, and weld the corner of the head so it won’t leak on the k24z7 block , your header needs to be modified then you’re good if that’s what you really want, but I do love this car way more than the type s , just keep in mind that the rsx values keep going up every year
I had a 2004 RSX type S & I want to get a 9th gen Si
How's the visibility on the 9th gen Si the windows look a lot bigger and with the extra small window is it more visible than the RSX?
How are the back seats on the 9th gen the car is longer than the RSX type S so is there more room in the back seats and trunk ?
How's the clutch engagement the RSX was really low to the ground which I loved is it the same with the 9th gen or or do they have a longer travel?
How's the gas mileage on the 9th gen Si compared to the RSX type S I got pretty bad gas mileage on mine for such a slow car I would get around 18mpg
How quick is this car compared to the RSX are they about the same or is the RSX quicker?
@@turbro7185 I would make the change , 9th gen has lsd transmission , better visibility Forsure , an ARM REST! Which makes a world of a difference! The seats even though they are cloth are way more comfortable than the hard leather type s seats , yes more room in the back but still cramped , I mean it’s a coupe lol
Si has shorter throws stock than the type s ,
Clutch travel is about the same I would say , pretty low ,
Car still feels low even though rsx def feels lower
Gas mileage the 9th gen has 30+ more torque than the rsx so it’s better, type s you have to nearly floor it each time to get a good speed which kills the gas
But I will say they both burn oil pretty quick I think it’s just a k series thing
Hmmm both of them stock , si takes off faster cus of the torque , but type s feels faster once in vtec if that makes sense ?
Overall si is more livable on a daily basis
I’ve driven my car from San Diego to Las Vegas round trip twice already and I’m completely comfortable,
I drove the type s from San Diego to Santa Barbara one time round trip and my legs and body was hurting from the hard leather seats ,
Only thing I would change about the si is the head it comes with , definitely needs a older tsx head or older si head , then the only thing the type s would have better would be the hatch for the space
Right. The tune on this engine, the torque, the horsepower, and the dual camshafts is perfect for things like road racing. 7200 rpm is where it cuts off, but i’ve reved the car to 7500 rpm around tight corners to get that extra bit of 3rd/4th gear acceleration to not randomly shift to 4th/5th mid corner. Thing is a beast.
Man i would way rather have a coupe over sedan coupe have always been more sportier then sedans i love the sloping roof line and the look
Would the HDMI be for a flash tuner/laptop?
To answer your question about the HDMI port, it is primarily there to connect with an iPhone using a special cable so that you could "mirror" the phone's screen to the car's display, mainly for navi purposes. Yes you can plug in other display devices, but video doesn't play while in motion(rightfully so) so there is little point to it as the screen is oriented to the driver. The only use I found for it was when I used Drift cameras as dash cams. For that application it made sense because the tiny screen on those cameras was impossible to see on if you needed to review footage while on the road. But other than that, it was a marketing gimmick to attract young people, the Civic's main demographic, as Honda knew many of them carried iPhones. I personally was pissed that they ditched the AUX port to go with this stupid interface that never really gets used. An SD card slot would've made more sense.
Great review on a great car!
I think the coupe looks better. That front end just does it for me. And if you have a problem with the practicality, then you have a problem with every civic coupe's practicality. The civic coupe, all the way up until 2021 model year cancelation, has been a staple among honda enthusiasts. So it's not really a si coupe thing. It's a civic coupe thing to you.
I love these cars, finding the temperature gauge is 100% mandatory for me. Nice video
I believe the hd feature inly works when car is stopped. Designed for gridlock and its genius.
The coupe has way cooler bumpers tho
I just bought this vehicle and I pick it up tomorrow and I’m so nervous because I’ve only had one manual driving lesson in a Nissan & it didn’t go great 😰
How is it
Did he say a turbo button or some shit like dat?
I just put a short ram on mine and holy shit what a difference
I got the coupe cuz the front end looks better. Wish it was on the sedan. Would make the sedan look super sick.
i own a 2015 si coupe i rather a 2 door
I have one it looks great as a coupe but they did make it a Lil to long they should've cut at least 2 feet off the cars overall length should've made it like the fg2 size they should've had the size of the interior of the 2016 and up and the over length of fg2 then it would be a perfect civic
Do a backseat review on the early 2000’s Toyota Celica lmao
After seeing these newer Sis, I miss the VTech ones. I also agree, sedan is the way to go.
Lol I saw you on fitment industries new si video showing the 2022 one.
agreed. Vtech is awesome
Got the white one and i prefer coupe
I want one.
Is it good for a first car?
Kinda? If you have zero experience driving a manual, I’d go for a car you’re OK with destroying (as of late May 2024, this car is still ~$10K or more car despite being almost a decade old Civic).
The car is very forgiving, but I’ve heard of guys destroying their transmission because they wanted to show off to the boys and money shifted.
@@trishsargentini948 I already got my first car because my brother just got a Toyota gr86 2024. So now I have a EM2
9th Gen best gen. Period.
I didn’t know Jack Black does car reviews
This dude doesn’t know how vtech work.
Yup
Love your review. I have to agree that the sedan looks better more balanced and of course more practical.I didnt know how the valves on the v tec work. Thanks for that. Dark grey is my favorite colour.
HDMI is for your laptop so you can fine tune the car.
Imagine going to the same track irl as the track you play in like forza. Then you play forza while driving irl on the same map!! Possibilities are endless….
coupes looks better, and ofcourse quicker.
How does toyota support a honda review
4 door looks like any other civic
I Dont Want The Sedan Tho I Like The Coupe Better :)
the coupe looks absolutely horrendous, one of the worst looking SI models i’ve seen in years. Sedan is beautiful tbh
I prefer the 12-13 exterior but interior 13 all the way 14-15 are nice too but I just like the front end of the pre refresh however I l Ike the 14-15 rear end more
This looks most like my FG2 but don't be fooled it doesn't have its ridiculous Redline or it's great handling because of its double Wishbone suspension which my 8th generation has class-leading handling while the 2015 has a shock strut set up cheaper inferior and the drivability suffers
FG2 also has strut front suspension, not double wishbone.