A cut above the everyday Civic, the Honda Civic Si is an affordable enthusiast's choice that's permanently set in sport mode. The Si comes standard with a lot of equipment but just one option: buyers get a choice of paint color; that's it. Every Si is powered by a 200-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four tied to a six-speed manual, and they're all front-wheel drive. The Si dons a cloth interior with exclusive red Si seat stitching in the front row. The Civic Si lacks the oomph of other sport compact competitors such as the 240-hp Volkswagen Golf GTI and the 275-hp Hyundai Elantra N, but its sub-$30k starting price beats them both. Its blend of value and driving verve has earned it a place on our 10Best Cars and Editors' Choice lists this year.
What's New for 2024?
Honda makes no significant updates for the 2024 Honda Civic Si. We're good with that.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2024 Honda Civic Si starts at $30,195.
This one's easy. Since the Si is only offered as a fully equipped model, there are but two extras to choose from.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Under the hood of the Civic Si is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder that makes 200 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque. That power is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and a standard limited-slip differential; an automatic option isn't currently offered. Our hands-on experience revealed some engine coarseness when pushed, but there was little turbo lag, and we loved the shifter's short throws and light action. The manual gearbox also now has a rev-match feature for drivers who haven't perfected the heel-and-toe technique, and it's easy to turn on or off. Compared with the regular Civic, the Si has larger brake rotors. Plus, the Si's firmer suspension gives it an edge in the handling department. And while adaptive dampers are no longer included, the taut standard suspension was smooth, steady, and never felt harsh.
Honda Civic Si 0–60 MPH Time
In our testing, the Honda Civic Si's 0–60 mph time was 6.6 seconds, 0.7 second faster than the standard Civic hatchback we also tested with the six-speed manual transmission.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The Civic Si is rated at 27 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. As part of our extensive testing regimen we ran a 2022 Civic Si, which is mechancially identical to the 2024 model, on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route. It returned 37 mpg there, matching its EPA-estimated highway number. For more information about the Civic's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
An exclusive set of sport seats with added bolstering, distinctive Si logos in the headrests, and red contrast stitching are some of the primary ways Honda differentiates the Si's interior from the standard-issue Civic. The red stitching extends to the doors, steering wheel, and other surfaces to denote the car's sportiness. The ornate mesh that spans the length of the dashboard and conceals the HVAC vents also gets exclusive red trim. In the Si, the driver faces a gauge cluster with an analog speedometer and a digital tachometer to the left. Unfortunately, unlike its predecessor, the Si isn't offered with heated seats anymore. With the same dimensions as the less sporty Civic sedan, it provides an equally comfortable back seat and a trunk that'll hold six carry-on suitcases.
Infotainment and Connectivity
As with the best-equipped Civic models, the Si's standard infotainment system features a 9.0-inch touchscreen that sprouts from the middle of the dashboard. The unit includes a handy volume knob and a couple of other physical buttons. Honda packages every Si with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There's also a standard 12-speaker Bose audio system for jammin' out on the way to the grocery store or racetrack.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Honda offers the same diverse selection of standard driver-assistance technology on the latest Civic Si. For more information about the Civic's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety [IIHS] websites. Key safety features include:
- Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
- Standard lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist
- Standard adaptive cruise control
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
The Civic Si comes with a competitive, albeit wholly unremarkable, warranty. For those interested in complimentary maintenance, all 2023 Hondas come with a plan that covers oil changes and basic services for the first two years or 24,000 miles.
- Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles
- Complimentary scheduled maintenance for two years or 24,000 miles
Specifications
Specifications
2022 Honda Civic Si Vehicle Type: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
PRICE Base/As Tested: $28,315/$28,910 Options: Blazing Orange Pearl paint, $395; summer tires, $200
ENGINE turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection Displacement: 91 in3, 1498 cm3 Power: 200 hp @ 6000 rpm Torque: 192 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual
CHASSIS Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink Brakes, F/R: 12.3-in vented disc/11.1-in disc Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 235/40R-18 95Y
DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 107.7 in Length: 184.0 in Width: 70.9 in Height: 55.5 in Passenger Volume: 96 ft3 Trunk Volume: 14 ft3 Curb Weight: 2937 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS 60 mph: 6.8 sec 1/4-Mile: 15.1 sec @ 94 mph 100 mph: 16.9 sec 120 mph: 27.3 sec Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec. Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 7.6 sec Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 10.1 sec Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 8.5 sec Top Speed [C/D Braking, 70–0 mph: 160 ft Braking, 100–0 mph: 322 ft Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.94 g
EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/City/Highway: 31/27/37 mpg
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Is the 2023 Civic Si fast?
At the test track, our long-term Civic Si managed a 6.6-second 60-mph time, 0.7 second quicker than a Civic hatchback we tested with the six-speed manual.
Is there going to be a 2023 Honda Civic Si?
The 2023 Honda Civic is available as either a sedan or hatchback. There are five trim levels for the sedan: LX, Sport, EX, Touring and Si.
Is the new Civic Si reliable?
Pros: Reliability: Honda has a strong reputation for reliability, and the Civic Si is no exception. It's known to run smoothly for hundreds of thousands of miles with proper maintenance. Performance: The Civic Si has a sporty feel with more horsepower and torque than the standard Civic.
Are 2023 Honda Civics reliable?
The 2023 Honda Civic has a predicted reliability score of 80 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average, and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.