The Ultimate Daily Driver - I WANT ONE! | 2023 Honda Civic Si FULL Review
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- Опубліковано 15 сер 2024
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The Honda Civic came out in the early 1970's and is now on its 11th generation. It is one of the most recognizable vehicles on the road.
Every major car manufacturer has at least one bread and butter vehicle that they milk for all it's worth. Porsche has the 911, Jeep has the Wrangler and Honda has the Civic. They know they need to make one for everyone and the Si is the fun one! "Sport injected" in fact.
One thing that has made the Civic so famous over all these years remains intact in newest generation of Si; its still a great riding car that is a pleasure to use.
I call it the ultimate daily driver because its your "have your cake and eat it too" car. It's roomy, chalked full of practicality and injected with just enough fun to keep you out of jail. All the while doing it guilt free because of it's grownup looks and easier on the wallet ownership experience.
Come take a look!
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*Please note that I am human and could be wrong on some of my “facts”, but still they give a good idea if considering the vehicle in your shopping.
I've borrowed this vehicle from Honda Canada (thank you!!).
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Opening 0:00
Introduction 0:22
Initial impressions/Price & Competition 2:15
Facts(ish) & Feels 7:21
Feels Acceleration & Braking (drive - tests) 8:11
Feels Handling (drive - tests) 10:10
Facts (cargo) 14:11
Facts (backseats) 16:03
Facts (interior) 18:13
Feels Final drive Rants and Raves 26:11
Final Thoughts 28:35
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Just picked up my 2024 Civic Si in Sonic Grey. I am loving it.. I’ve watched a lot of videos with people saying the Si isn’t fast… it’s pretty freakin fast.. 200 horse power is plenty, especially when you’re coming from a car that only put out 140hp. Yes there are much more powerful cars out there.. but seriously… when are you going to be able to use all those ponies.. unless you are running your car on a track. 200hp… for me anyway is the perfect amount of of power without getting in to trouble.
Congrats and great comments. I think it feels plenty zippy and is one of my favourites cars no matter the money. So fun, practical and nice for the money.
As an American, I'm miffed how much they took out of the si, no all digital gage/shift lights, no wireless charging, no nav, no seat warmers....
I would be! Especially since a good chunk of the states has virtually the same terrible weather lol!
@@Neutralreviews exactly! I just bought a 24, funny enough coming from a GTI (had open recall with no fix) and I think it the no heated seats was the biggest bummer. Otherwise it's a great car
@@2ZH I have MK7 and have a love hate relationship with it lol. It looks great, feels premium and drives awesome (even after 150,000km) but it has been a money pit. I want to get an Si but the interest rates are high and I heard there is a long wait. I'm assuming the Honda won't be like that
@@Neutralreviews ahh yeah, mine was a mk7.5. was paid off but I really didn't want to deal with the recall with no fix..... the interest rates are crazy high. But my understanding is they will go down in a month or two and I'm going to refinance to get it down. I was lucky enough that my Honda dealership had a Si in stock.
@@2ZH super happy for you as I fell in love with it after the review. I emailed the Honda rep to say they ruined me lol. Enjoy it and thanks for commenting
That's the church's parking lot. I have been there with my friend last week to drive my subie. The review is awsome, you covered all the details I wanted to know. Keep going man! Thank you.
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Love The Si’s 🙏🏼🔥🔥
Yep! Agreed! I actually do want one now!
Only time will tell how well the Direct injected 1.5 turbo engine holds up. History shows they don't hold well. I considered the Si, but I'm going with the Civic Sport Hatchback Dual Injected NA K20c2 with the manual transmission.
I’m trading in my 10th gen this holiday for the new si. Wished I could get the type r. But whatever. The interior dash looks awesome. That was the selling point for me. Has a 70s vibe to the styling.
I can’t afford an R realistically but it would still like the option of buying one lol. The Si was incredible and I’m considering one myself. I think you will love it. And the dash is one of my favourite parts
@Daddarussiasandiegonews No. I’m in saving mode and the payment was so much more than my BRZ. I still think about it often and will consider for sure. I also like the WRX for similar and opposite reasons. I wish I had the money the buy the Si for summer, keep my BRZ for track and the WRX for winter. Congratulations! I think it is awesome and one of my favourites.
Nice review, and by the way SI originally stands for "Sequential Injection".
Unfortunately since you made this video only about a year ago the car now up in price to $31,045 including destination.
Thank you and good to know! I don't know how most people can afford these fun cars anymore. I'm getting my MK8 Golf R manual delivered next week and I can only afford because I have a good job I've been at forever and my BRZ is worth a tone. Sad.
It’s not sports injected but gas direct injection and the brakes on the si work extremely well
Wiki: The Si (Sport Injected) trim was introduced for the third generation of Honda Civics in both Japan and North America. In Canada and elsewhere, the trim became known as the SiR for the sixth and seventh generations as the "Si" badge was used for the equivalent to the USDM Civic EX model. The brakes work great but the WRX and other competitors in this segment have upgraded brakes being a sporty version of the car.
Love my Si but don't trust the auto steer feature. It works until it doesn't. If a curve is a little too difficult, it just turns off with almost no warming, unlike a Tesla which really warms you. All you get is a single quiet beep that is easily missed with the radio on with any modest volume. No visual warning. A dangerous oversight on Honda's part.
Great review of that safety feature! And I experienced the same. I haven’t driven a Tesla yet but am curious:)
Same just got mine today notice the same thing
I'm picking up my 2024 Civic Si in black next Friday!
I’m actually jealous lol. I was told I have to wait over a year. Enjoy!
@@NeutralreviewsIn my areas as I was looking to get an Si but went with the Elantra N there is 9 2023’s and a couple of 2024’s. All of the Si’s still have their 8 to 10 grand dealer mark ups? Honda dealers are ruining Hondas reputation and as such you see Hyundai and some Kias taking that market share from Honda.
i miss the coupe SI’s
Good call!!
I have a 2019 SI Coupe and I agree. Definitely the sportiest looking.
All back up cameras look terrible, some better than others. I’ve been in several cars from low end Rav 4s and Camrys to high end Escalades and Audis and it’s not that bad at all. Actually one of the best I’ve seen.
Love the review! Covers everything I needed to be covered. But please. Get a new mic!
Thank you! And my apologies! I didn’t realize I had accidentally switched it to single channel and it kept flopping over so the sound was dropping. I unfortunately didn’t check after each take because I was in such a rush. I understand if you don’t want to watch a CR-V Hybrid video lol, but I believe it’s fixed for it. Side note: I actually want one! I am still thinking about it.
@@Neutralreviews totally understandable. Your video was the first to pop up and haven't seen any other of your videos. Keep up the good content!
I'm so annoyed at the features the Canadians get vs Americans, that I'm going to fart on the first Canadian I see, and when he apologizes I shall fart a second time
Seems fair🤣 it is weird the way they package vehicles.
A 1.5 Liter turbo ain’t no bread and butter for me, I would prefer a 9th generation Civic SI with the K24Z7 2.4Liter V-tech. $37k is highway robbery for a new SI, this guy must work for Honda for saying $37k is bank for this car.
Ha! No I don’t lol. I definitely agree 37k is a lot of money but since most vehicles (and in my opinion not even close to as well engineered or featured avg 50k is what I mean. It is sad enthusiast vehicles aren’t being able to be purchased by who they were originally designed for. Vetch is awesome you’re right
The highest Si in Canada here is 51 and the cheapest is 45 all with taxes. For a 37,000 dollar Civic! No thanks.
@@kennordsfan1494 Also the 9th generation are way better made from 2012-2015 and if taken care of all the time with early oil changes it can easily go 400,000 miles possibly longer if you change other parts of the engine.
Still think the 9th Gen Si's are better than the 10th and 11th Gen 🤔.
Thats why I went with a 2015 Si Coupe 😊
They need to bring back the coupe.
I loved that coupe!
Picked up a brand new one of these 2 weeks ago, got tired of waiting for the camry i had ordered nearly 2 years ago
Happy for you. What a crazy wait time! Enjoy:)
Great video just audio is a bit low
My apologies! I was disappointed too. Hopefully fixed for other videos:) I love that car! So far my favourite this year
your audio is messed up. Intro sound come through stereo, but your voice is only left channel.
My apologies! I realized after it was too late. I fixed it for other videos:) Thanks for watching
Test drove one last week ❤..not a fan of a 1.5 liter motor
I liked how it sounded (for factory) and daily commutes but it needs 50hp more and a significant torque increase for my weekend fun drives:)
@@NeutralreviewsThe Elantra N works for that and is cheaper than the down graded Si coming from a 2020 Si. I find the adaptive dampers really made my 2020 Si handle and drive everyday. I find this new Si is nice a better interior, a way better infotainment system the 2020 sucks and is so slow. I passed and went to the Elantra N with the DCT and wow never thought the auto would be as fun as it is. With the N being at 40 grand and no mark up and the Si at 45 grand MSRP in Canada here 37 grand? Really? That makes the Si a non starter in my opionion.
@@kennordsfan1494 Sad but true!
I know a lot of you have mentioned this so so so so many times. But still, I really wish this thing can run faster, maybe a lower powered 2.0T 250ph+- engine will fit better to this car. Also a pair of strong front brakes. I love the Si, but also feel sad when seeing other performance cars improved so much more than what the Si did…
My personal take on the latest SI from a long-term and current Honda 2021 Accord Sport 2.0T. In the market just recently for a toy. A weekend runabout with power, handling and performance on a budget. The GTI, WRX, SI and Integra all were on the short list and all were very fun and pleasing to drive. In the end, I went for the 2024 WRX Sport-Tec (top trim in Canada 6speed) over the SI. The Civic was fun, peppy, very well built with a typical Honda smooth and buttery sweet manual. Great interior and very, very good handling. But it just wasn't that fun, enough at least. It's a bit normal, average in it's overall feel. Almost pedestrian and far, far slower than my 2.0T Accord with 253hp and 272 ft lbs of torque. The WRX felt more raw (obviously and typical of Subaru products), far quicker, far more tossable and just plain more weekend fun. If I were buying a toy as a dual daily driver with daily trips to the shit hole that is Toronto, then YES, I would have chosen the SI. But as a "fun machine" .....a toy ..... the SI is too slow, too conservative and too mundane.
Interesting! Good points. I fell in love with the new Si after I reviewed it but I think I would go WRX too for similar reasons. I have a BRZ RS and I appreciate the rawness. My hope is to keep my BRZ as a fun second car and get a WRX manual for awesome all weather driving fun commuting. Still warming up to the looks lol but for the money there really isn't much out there like it anymore for the price point sadly.
Hey, you must be showing Canadian pricing ($37,593) for that 2023 SI, the USA SI price is $29.100 for a 2024! The next trim model above the SI is the Sport Touring in the hatch or Touring in the sedan! That's not counting the Type R for $45,000. I'm look at buying a 2024 Civic Hatchback Sport Touring, I want all the creature comforts of a loaded car such as remote start, heated seats, 12 speaker Bose system, sunroof & etc. I'm not interested in racing so I would have NO need for the SI or Type R! The SI only has 20 more horsepower that the standard 1.5 liter turbo in the Touring edition cars, that could be change with a chip programmer!!
Canadian prices. Si here is our top trim which is weird. I haven't driven the sport but heard it was great, just a soft ride. Civics are a great car!! Good luck:)
Thanks, that's also weird considering all the sedans & the Touring Sedan for the US market are made in Canada & all the hatchbacks & Sport Touring Hatchback are made in Ohio! Well my reason for the Civic Hatchback Sport Touring model is I retired early at 55 in March 2022 and it would be my pleasure car, not a daily driver for work! The Hatchback has more of a sporty look & I'm also adding the rear spoiler for the hatchback model & the car will be in Platinum White Pearl.@@Neutralreviews
@@casey6518 Ha! Isn't that ironic. Great colour choice and in choice of a fun car to retire with! I think about the Civic I borrowed from Honda almost every day lol.
True, but why NO Touring sedans or Sport Touring hatchbacks in Canada? @@Neutralreviews
Man im so mad that got rid of the coupe the si needs a coupe option im happy i own a coupe 10th gen i cant with the 11th gen look man love the car but not a fan of the body on the 10th gen
It's funny because at first I was like that but after I got to review it and dive it all week I love it now lol.
The SI in the video looks lowered on performance springs and beefier tires.
It definitely looks more aggressive this generation. This was a new press car so I'm assuming Honda didn't modify it:)
nice reveiw no hp 😄
you mic is so bad.
The mic is fine, it’s the operator lol. Didn’t realize after the last shoot it didn’t get changed back to stereo. For anyone reading this the audio is fine it’s only if using headphones only one side works. My apologies. Let’s make more positive comments. The world won’t get better if we keep being rude to strangers on the internet. I’m a real person trying to not get sucked into the negativity and trying to make car reviews fun. This gig doesn’t pay much unless you’re backed and huge and I’m working full time trying to keep afloat like everyone else.
Sorry if it sounded rude...I was using headphone, and my left ear hurt...but I liked your review...I just ordered the Civic SI...I am wondering if it has spare tires...
@@MLe-pq5he ❤️ Good question. I believe it uses a tiny spare and not a full size. Honda’s website says T125/80R17 99M. I’m jealous as I still think about it all the time. I love my BRZ but the Si is such a fun daily driver. Enjoy
Sold my 2023 civic for a 2023 xse Camry v6 and it was hands down the best decision of my entire life. That cvt transmission is GARBAGE! So slow it can’t even move out of its own way and that’s with a turbo. Save your money and go with Toyota. The 300 horse power and 270 lb torque puts a smile on your face when a civic can’t
Interesting! I haven’t had a chance to try one yet but I know that V6 is powerful.
The Civic Si has a 6 speed manual transmission. Not sure what you’re talking about.?
@@victorblanco4499 You’re are correct:) I used a normal EX 5 speed because that’s what I could get (thanks donor!) and because even to buy you might not have one in your area and a nice 5 speed might do the trick:)
You're a clown. Camry is a family grandma Car. You're comparing different segments at two different prices.
I have a 2018 Honda civic no sports option and this thing moves I highly doubt this is slower 😂😂 but to each his own I’ll be getting a 2024 Honda civic SI
currently about to pickup a 24 to daily. need something good on gas got a munstag gt and a trd pro 4 runner.
Nice line up!