2020 Honda Civic Si is a budget performance best buy

[@arvcpa]

Spot-on! I just bought the 2020 Si, and I love it. I had the 2011 GTI, and it was great, but this car is fantastic for the price. I really enjoy your reviews.

[@qevviii]

I actually own a 2017 GTI Sport and a 2019 SI. The SIs chassis is amazing and really shines in the twisties or on the track. GTI Is more on the comfort side even though it’s fun as well in the canyon. The DSG transmission is amazing and the golf r brakes my model comes with is phenomenal. One thing where the civic si absolutely destroys the GTI is in MPG. The SI avgs almost 10mpg more overall.

[@93455Driver]

Qeviii Have a GTI Sport, great daily and I love flicking into sport mode.

[@pawg206]

Si hands down the best price point for power to mpg. Even with bolt ons and a tunes it’s a killer.

[@qevviii]

93455Driver sport mode and the DSG are heaven

[@qevviii]

Brandon Sunthivong pricing can’t be beat. Everyone looks at number and 0-60 etc but for me the car was very very well designed and executed. Def a winner

[@93455Driver]

Qeviii Very true, the noise, engine response, are awesome and not bad handling for FWD. much prefer the plaid seats that the leatherette in the higher trims as well.

[@Bazoo-1968]

I have one of these in the dark grey (“Modern Steel Metallic”) color. At 2,700 miles in, I really like it. No buyer’s remorse. I could have swung for something different that would have cost more, but for me, the overall value of the Si is very compelling for all of the reasons this video and the several others like it state. Rev hang isn’t a big deal, and the safety suite hasn’t over-reacted as some other reviewers have experienced. So my advice is that if you’re thinking about this car, go drive it, and see what you think for yourself. My guess is that you’ll be glad you did.

[@dngl21]

Power is not everything to me, reliability is. I know Honda has a good reputation for reliable vehicles with the exception of the oil delusion(some civics). Have you had any issues?

[@Bazoo-1968]

@@dngl21 - no I have not. Oil remained at normal capacity for fist 10k. I've now done my first change with Amsoil Signature and it is remaining consistent.

[@milkovas556]

Honda for me ....any day.

[@Tigerex966]

the 2.0 liter vtec turbo in the accord should be in this car, at least as an option, honda went cheap for cost savings and mpg's

[@redorange]

That’s called the Type R

[@williamcruz7976]

I agree. Especially with the turbo. Shouldve just kept the 2.0 NA if anything.

[@Ironfangzu]

Excellent review. Concise, to the point, and addresses all the questions of someone who wants to know how this car drives. I have a 2020 SI in white, and I actually agree with everything the reviewer says, except that I really don't feel like the interior of the VW is more premium. I prefer the ergonomics of Hondas to Volkswagon. I highly recommend this car both as a daily driver and an enthusiast's ride.

[@LamarMK]

Love the Si. I just did a review on the Coupe Si. 👍

[@swanblake]

Too bad the rev hang ruins the entire experience. And no, I would not get a tune to avoid a new car warranty to fix the rev hang. Honda should have done that atleast on the refresh

[@pauldavies7786]

I'm afraid rev. Hang is just something we're going to have to deal with on new cars being built into everything for a "emissions purposes".

[@Rob_Nasty]

You literally have no idea what your talking about wannabe. Ktuner/Hondata is a removeable program that does NOT void your warranty. Should you leave the program on when u go to the dealer ? No. But then again what do you know.

[@macdiddles7000]

Blake Swan curious what state you’re in? I too have a 2020 civic si but the rev gang isn’t really that bad.

[@kevinnorris6558]

Mac Diddles Rev hang is annoying in states with more traffic. I live in NYC and the rev hang on my WRX causes me to always be moving slower than traffic. Cars will usually be up to my bumper by the time I’ve released the clutch. I used to drive an old Honda Accord with a 5-speed manual and it was smooth as butter as well as a joy in traffic.

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Every new vehicle has rev hang

[@mrsunshine63755]

Thank you sir for a great review

[@willkid123]

Antuan cannot grow a beard, but he can do some great reviews. 👍🏿

[@williamcruz7976]

Lmfao

[@hn3731]

I own both cars, same model year 2018. GTI is a better daily driving car, the steering wheel and infotainment system are way better than the si. Si is more engaging to drive when you have summer tires, turning sharp corners at 80 km/h with high rev is just fun as hell. The rev hang in the si is my biggest complaint of the car...

[@The_Notorious_CRG]

Great job Antuan!

[@bbbt8090]

Another 20hp and this thing would be a beast for under $30k

[@acron1117]

I have a 2019 Civic Si 4dr and I love it. I also had the previous gen VW GTI and I loved it as well. I do feel that the Civic is lighter on it's feet and I think the manual in the Civic is superb... I some times shift gears just for the hell of it. I also have the Hondata tune and although I drive it in that mode sparingly you are right... that extra power combined with the excellent chassis dynamics make the car an absolute blast to drive. BTW... I had 3 VWs before this Civic and (maybe I am lucky) but I had no reliability issues whats so ever...

[@clairekennedy8767]

I love the coupe version

[@sergal2]

Honda’s reliability rocks 👍

[@t.k.morris]

Does it run on regular gas or does it need premium grade? And does it come with a spare tire?

[@willmiller6803]

T.K. Morris it can run on regular but I notice my car smelling like eggs unless I run at least 92 octane on mine and yea to spare tire

[@AaronBlankenship]

The color grading on this video is top notch. Both subjects look excellent, I feel like the car wouldn't look as good in person.

[@Joker-ut4yg]

思域 si二手车要多少钱

[@andrethegrail]

Coming from a huge GTI fan i'd have to say i'd prefer the SI over the GTI. After owning two Gti's and a civic in the past, I would much rather deal with maintenance on a Honda than a VW. That GTI will likely turn into a money pit once it hits 75k

[@drdanbui]

Well said Andre.

[@drdanbui]

my 92 Si lasted over 500 000 miles

[@matty_li]

I love the refinement and fit and finish of a GTI. Honestly, the interior is superior in the GTI, and the car is more mature in terms of aesthetic, but I do agree with you about modern VW products being moneypits as they age. Both are great cars with their advantages and disadvantages

[@heatmakerr12]

140K miles on my GTI before I sold it. Things were starting to break. Id still take a Veloster N over the Civic SI

[@pauldavies7786]

Or you could go with the Subaru offering WRX which has much cheaper and easier maintenance Or you could go with the Hyundai offering the Veloster n which if you haven't driven It's actually a very well planted and put together car.

[@danielwebb5605]

holy heck I new the GTI was expensive, but it starts at like 28,595!! Okay I think I'll go slightly used Si cause I can't afford a GTI (and a used GTI is unreliable)

[@kblairp]

Daniel Webb that’s just the base

[@sheldonm3535]

I put 46K on my GTi. It’s stage 2 as well. Not one issue. Stop with this bs myth

[@seeno1]

If the car is manual it should come with a hand brake. Living in SF. Hills are steep, and traffic is terrible.

[@MEDANNY20]

It has a button option where it won’t roll back on you

[@9nety1till]

They need to get rid of that chrome on the doors n black it out

[@JDMHaze]

replace title with "used S2000"

[@hussali8838]

I agree about the s2000. But it’s not a daily driver friendly car where there is winter and lots of snow.

[@adamra187]

I've heard the crash mitigation on the 2020 is not very good and can be dangerous. Get 2019 if you can until a work around is found.

[@kevinnorris6558]

I don’t understand why Honda can’t just make it turn off completely like the other features. Crash mitigation would be awful where I live.

[@t.k.morris]

@@kevinnorris6558 I believe it can be turned off.

[@Bazoo-1968]

I'm at 12,000 and it hasn't been a problem, and it can be fully turned off.

[@JohnThomWebb]

Love the Braves cap!! For me, it will never matter that the Volkswagen is better because, like most Volkswagens, it's hideous. The Civic wins easily on that point alone; it's good looking.

[@gitrdoug]

I would have like to have seen this in the hatch body style. Nice looking car though. And the lsd and adaptive suspension make it a bargain.

[@HawkSea]

Red adds 10 HP though

[@Nickodarius]

When there's no manual, complain. When there's only a manual, complain again.

[@pauldavies7786]

I mean if Auto journalist didn't complain they wouldn't be auto journalist would they. 😄

[@sheldonm3535]

So true

[@sheldonm3535]

I went with the MK7 GTi Performance Package when I was shopping at the time. I still haven’t regretted. I’m not stage 2 and did suspension, tire upgrade. The Si sounds faster on paper with higher numbers but the GTi is a lot better of a daily driver. Si is good if your younger. GTi interior is also a lot nicer. It’s a lot more mature.

[@riley1733]

I have a 2023 WRX now but my last car was a 2020 Si Coupe. Honda needs to fix the atrocious rev hang in these cars. It ruins the entire experience. Rev hang is honestly what made me decide to get rid of the car. It's a great car that's ruined by the rev hang unfortunately. Please, for the love of God, fix the rev hang in these cars Honda. It is the number 1 reason I would not buy another Si. Easily the worst vehicle I've owned and that's because of the rev hang. I probably would've kept the car if it wasn't for the rev hang.

[@drdanbui]

SI over GTI

[@pauldavies7786]

Good review but one thing to mention this is the same civic from 2 years ago nothing has changed an for $26k you can have a wrx at 268hp with awd so why not mention that with the overpriced underwhelming gti

[@qevviii]

Paul Davies new Wrx is listed at 27500 msrp. It’s 300 lbs heavier and sometimes it goes further than numbers. The balance of the overall car and transmission is top notch. With that said the Wrx is also an amazing car. What I’m getting at is every car will have its pros and cons and everyone will have options to decide

[@pauldavies7786]

@@qevviii so you agree that this car should be in this comparison with the si and gti ok......

[@Rob_Nasty]

@@qevviii I love Si. Ive never paid MSRP on any vehicle. I picked up a brand new 2018 Si for 21.8k +taxs and fees.

[@qevviii]

Paul Davies yea sure but I’m not sure why you are so caught up with promoting the WRX. The civic and gti have been competing for the same business long before the Wrx. I saw you commented about the Wrx a bunch of times on this video. Relax! Lol geez if someone was looking into a Wrx they can find it...

[@pauldavies7786]

@@qevviii so you don't think it's important for these people to be informed on all of their options? is there an option I forgot to mention because there's one they forgot to mention, which is why I keep mentioning it genius. The points kind of mute now anyways how long have you been stirring up this reply?

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Better reveiw than screaming Emme Hall

[@Tigerex966]

the 2 door coupe is best

[@jomjose3121]

VW after deiselgate has lost all credibility. I wouldn’t give them my hard earned cash. Plus Hondas are known to be waaaay more reliable, low cost of ownership and superior resale value. Overall number 1 has to go to Si. But what do I know?

[@pauldavies7786]

Good thing there are plenty of other brands making these types of vehicles at the same price point so your choice isnt limited to honda or Volkswagen

[@93remix]

I'd choose the GTI. 2.0 vs 1.5... U DONT NEED 2 BE A MATHEMATICIAN.

[@pauldavies7786]

Or for the same price as the civic you can get a 2.0 with awd in the wrx that's the math that does my head in

[@qevviii]

I have both and day to day driving the I lean to the GTI. For spirited driving and track driving I choose the SI. Don’t believe I own both check my IG lol @brakefastclub_ca

[@lordflxcko5763]

smooth shifting .... CAP, that 1st to 2nd gear crunchy

[@DJ_NOOB]

I'd still have to spend and extra 10K just to make it not look ugly. That back end is hideous.

[@randomguyonwifi]

Agreed. Glad I'm not the only one. I can see why people might like it but I personally loved the 8th gen styling more. (This is my opinion and you are entitled to your own.)

[@carscoffeeandcannabis-634]

@@randomguyonwifi I went with 9th gen, my aestheticlly. i also hate the new back end

[@kevinnorris6558]

Cars, Coffee and Cannabis- It’s the fake vents that ruin it.

[@BernardWei]

Honda over VW any day for me.

[@alilouroberto1126]

Yeah Man

[@93455Driver]

Am the opposite, with the exception of the Type R.....the engineering in the R is great. On my third GTI, awesome daily.

[@jaredclement3026]

The Honda is more reliable than the GTI and higher resale value.

[@dangrass]

It's too bad that Honda decided to abandon cleanly designed hatchbacks in favor of bat windged hamburger snatchers. For several decades I bought nothing but Civic hatchbacks, but the stuff they're making now is just hideous. Great engineering, but it seems that they walked away from anything other than the teen market. Oh, and they're not electric. Much sound a fury signifying not much.

[@surajpaul6101]

Poor man sports car😊

[@pauldavies7786]

At the same price as the wrx it's getting a little two expensive for what it is in my opinion

[@coryddp7254]

What's your annual salary

[@surajpaul6101]

@@coryddp7254 it's not your look after.

[@pauldavies7786]

@@coryddp7254 That's a weird question to ask.

[@doccyber]

Neither. Veloster N is the segment winner.

[@pauldavies7786]

Actually have to agree with you. I'm a WRX owner which by the way is in the same price point as these cars. But my buddy has a Veloster n and it is fantastic. The only problem that he's ever had is with the dealer But I think that's just a Korean car thing in general.

[@jaxxbrat2634]

Nope

[@chanhuor]

Civic Type R or nothing!

[@biggmaki]

gandoo

[@wasida]

Such an ugly design. Literally the ugliest Honda I have ever seen.