2024 Honda Civic SI / The Perfect Recipe

After driving its rivals, I will say the Honda Civic SI is outclassed in several areas, but when it comes to well-rounded fun at an attainable price, it's the best. Today, I'll show you why that is and how it competes with the VW GTI, Jetta GLI, Hyundai Elantra N, Subaru WRX and more.
Thank you, Royal South Toyota, for letting me test drive this lightly used SI!
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00:00 Background
01:32 Pricing / Exterior
02:47 Interior
05:35 Driving Impressions
10:07 Reliability / Safety
11:25 Final Thoughts

[@GambinoLOD]

I’m 6’1 220 pounds and I love my 24 Si. It’s been an absolute blast and I don’t think I’ll ever get bored of it

[@JohnNathanShopper]

I’m shocked at how nice the Civic is now. It’s kind of everything a small car should be.

[@user-cu8rx9db5p]

It’s not a small car anymore.

[@mengx94]

Every small car should be a midsized sedan 🥴

[@veltal]

id take a look at the mazda3 sedan if you think this is impressive

[@Hoop_23]

​@veltal i did, wasn't impressed. The interior is nice but driving doesn't match up

[@JohnNathanShopper]

@@Hoop_23 Too electronic and sedate? Mazda seems to be smoothing over their performance vibes as they’re pushing upscale. That still puts them in a unique place, but it’s a pity the zoom zoom isn’t as fiery.

[@goinwitdaflow]

I feel like the car is appropriate for the money. It’s a great alternative to a Type R if you’re on a budget and want a more sportier driving experience than the regular civics. I think the power is adequate for what it is. I think Honda assume people buying this is going to be commuting but wanted a more fun commuting experience.

[@Realistick]

Exactly! An awesome commuter car for an enthusiast.

[@claystu22]

I traded in my ‘22 Civic SI for a ‘24 GLI 40th, only because I drove the piss out of the civic in my 1.5 years of ownership (40k+ miles) and took a remote job so wanted something fresh in the garage. While the Jetta has a descent bump in power, the civic trumps it just about everywhere else. Interior is of better quality, handles better, rev match is brilliant with a perfect shift every time, hill start assist is ‘intelligent’ and releases brakes when clutch is engaged (Jetta is about a 2 second hold no matter the scenario - which coincidentally makes taking off on a steep hill about 10x more difficult) brake hold button (keeps the brakes held whenever you come to a stop - think drive thru or sitting in stop and go traffic. Once you come to a stop and put in neutral it will automatically hold until you take off again, without having to pull / release park brake over and over again), BOSE audio system is phenomenal & underrated in my opinion - by far the best quality sound system I’ve heard in a vehicle.. plus it looks awesome and averaged 33 MPG on WV country roads. Some complaints - rev hang is frustrating, especially when rowing through the gears My ‘22 had the sticky steering at highway speeds but apparently that’s been addressed Paint is soft as baby shit. Definitely suggest getting a paint protection film on front bumper / hood for rock chips 200HP engine leaves you wanting more

[@perfectperfecto]

Was looking forward for this review from you thank you!

[@mmlevasseur45]

Love the reliability and safety sections of your videos! Also thanks for mentioning regular vs premium gasoline in this car. Very valuable info :)

[@Realistick]

Happy to provide it🤟

[@asdpoi121]

Thank you, man, just for voicing what many people think in the first 2 mins. Have the same exact color with blacked out emblems , and yes at MSRP and love it. Frankly, at city and highway speeds I couldn't even justify this powertrain as I have to restrain myself and not sure if extra power is more track suited than practical.

[@1anre]

Copped my SonicGreyPearl FE1 11th gen Si last yeat June, and it's been the best all-round enthusiast car I've ever owned and first brand new car and I'm glad i got this over say the Elantra N. Extra points: got the canadian spec with full digital cluster, fog lights, front rear heates seats, heated steering wheel, wireless charging. Below $40K, it's the most practical enthusiast car that has an LSD that makes carving those Ontario backroads pleasantly.

[@scratch1200s]

I had a ‘22. It was very nice and quite enjoyable. It was way underpowered, but its suspension was sharp. The shifter was butter, and the fuel economy was beyond impressive; I consistently got 37/38 mpg’s. I got a crazy offer from a dealer a year ago and decided to part ways with the Si. I’m now in a ‘13 wrx that I bought off my college buddy, who was the original owner and kept it all stock. I definitely miss the Si at times, and if my wrx dies someday , maybe I’ll buy an Si again.

[@clintonrodriguez9771]

Been waiting for you to review the Si! Great review

[@Realistick]

Thank you! I was patiently waiting for the chance to drive one.

[@Sam-tx7le]

Glad you got one to review

[@Realistick]

Me too, I was thinking id never find one!

[@alengreen589]

looks good, drive good and has enough room for a few adults and bags. Thanks 😀

[@archangelmichael1978]

Great review! Keep up the good work. This will be a 100k channel soon.

[@Realistick]

Thanks! I hope so too

[@livam563]

The other day my daughter and I test drove a bunch of cars including the accord then the civic back to back. We both loved the civic over the accord. I drive a 2023 lexus and I walked out impressed how well the civic was put together for its class.

[@mikecrisafulli8970]

I have a 24’ SI and love it. In my opinion, a great value and decent performance in a nice looking package. Great transmission too.

[@1Springloaded]

Enjoyed this one on the SI. Love this generation of civics.

[@mmmm69420]

when I first saw the civic si 2022 - I knew It was the perfect car for me. Hoping they keep the same body shape, and transmission for future years so i can maybe afford it by then!!!

[@matthewmullen5131]

Great video!! I really like how you put in perspective that it’s a fun car to drive with more than enough power to push around but it’s still bound by its price point and we can’t expect the world from it lol. Quick question… Does it have the redline bars above the tachometer?

[@Realistick]

Thanks! And no, that is exclusive to the Canadian specs unfortunately (the canadian spec also comes with the full digital cluster, foglights, heated front and rear seats, and heated steering wheel too🥴)

[@matthewmullen5131]

@@RealistickAhh of course 😢! Lucky Canadians! Thanks for the reply

[@ThePokerCats]

Thanks for the great video. I just put a deposit down on a SI. I never had leather seats before my beloved 2013 Veloster which was totaled last week (thank God no one hurt badly and not my fault). I never thought I’d care about leather, but I surely did love it. Do you find the material nice enough or do you think an after market upgrade to leather worth it? I’d appreciate your feedback. Thanks.

[@manuelrangel2268]

Need to see you do a 2024 Elantra N review

[@Realistick]

I'm pestering Hyundai as we speak

[@robertfiske2084]

I picked up the brand new s.I in two thousand twenty two. Now has thirty thousand miles on it. Is the king of the road?No , not by far , but every time I get in that car so much fun to drive.

[@krammit89]

In my region (central tx) my honda dealer had this marked up to $41k. The acura dealer was selling a base integra for $37k. I'll have to recheck since this was just under 2 years ago

[@SphinxOfBlackQuartz]

I'm not really a car girl, but I found this video interesting and informative. Thank you!

[@jiditsar928]

So if youre not a car girl, what are you?

[@SphinxOfBlackQuartz]

@@jiditsar928 ... just the regular kind of girl, I guess?

[@jiditsar928]

@@SphinxOfBlackQuartz perfect answer😆😆.🙂

[@craigo2142]

It is a great little car that is a good everyday driving and some fun on the weekend backroads or highways. Sort of like the Miata. Would be interesting to hear you do a comparison with the regular Civic sport/touring. How much is the true difference.

[@shawnstewart3648]

Definitely like this generation

[@Hoop_23]

I love mine except for the faulty steering racks which I already had replaced at 20k miles and will probably need another before the next 20k.

[@namelessenigma2688]

I hope you get a type r to review. I'm waiting for a review of the civic type r from you, would like to hear your opinion about that car.

[@michael50861]

It’s actually a good looking car.

[@francisguo555]

I think you sold me the subaru forester years ago, anyway GREAT Video!

[@gapperformance]

I’m torn between the Elantra N and this. I had a veloster N and it was so quick and the interior was great. I know the resale on the SI will hold better, but the N for stock for stock seems to be way more fun factor

[@jiditsar928]

I heard elantras are bad cars but any car can last forever if taken care of so no worries

[@mattsitsback]

Id like to mention the feature set you get spending a little more on a mk8, heated seats, heated steering wheel, rear vents and a hatch. I cross shoped a si with the mk8 gti and ended up with the gti.

[@Realistick]

That’s a good thing to mention, I think this would be a fun comparison to make!

[@nicholaswilliams6697]

You also get a VW headache

[@Hoop_23]

I was about to upgrade from 22 si to a 24 gti but I hear nothing but bad things about reliability and the plastic toy feeling shifter.

[@mikedaleiden7725]

Interesting comparing it to the GTI, as its power feels much closer to VW's base 158HP 1.5 turbo M/T I drove. You can only feel a little extra power in the SI 3rd gear and above.

[@stories1984]

Other key difference is noise level. The Golf is much much much quieter inside. The other big difference, the Golf infotainment sucks. And crashes. Still. 2 years in. 2022 owner here. There are far fewer GTI out there so it's more rare if that matters. No perfect car in this price range.

[@Yahmuddacapiche]

I’m about to buy one of these. Best value for a new car that can do what I want my daily to be able to do

[@maximus9401]

Get an Elantra N. Best bang for buck for a daily sporty car

[@luisserrano2921]

@@maximus9401n resale value in 6 years is gonna be worth nothing. would rather take less power and drive Honda then to drive the N

[@maximus9401]

@@luisserrano2921 I don't think that would be the case. But even if it is, having owned both, the N is far and above the superior car

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

Remember this: Honda's 2.0 turbo was designed from the ground-up for performance (strengthened internals, etc.). The 1.5 Turbo was designed from the ground up for economy (low-friction components, including connecting rods, pistons etc.) . When you push more horsepower out of the 1.5 Turbo, it comes at a cost - longevity vs the 2.0 turbo.

[@donjohnson2428]

"The red exterior plastic screams that I play Fortnite" That might be the most hilarious description of a car's feature I've ever heard on a review. Had me rolling laughing. Well done man lol Side note, curious where you'd rank the Si compared to the WRX? You seemed to really like the WRX in your review. Which do you think is more fun to drive, or which one would you pick to own?

[@Powerofthecloud]

Coming from a 20' Si coupe to a GRC. I couldn't agree more from 40-65 on backroads the Si is actually more fun. Just because you can wind it out more.

[@mengx94]

Vtec kicked in yo

[@domg7355]

I Test drove an Si at mcgrath city, and yes they gave us the msrp number. but there was an extra 3500 dollar non negotiable Speciatly vehicle fee that was only on the Si and the Type R which was 7k over.

[@Realistick]

Isn't a specialty vehicle fee just a market adjustment? When was that? They said no markup when I spoke with them last Wednesday!

[@frankm7707]

As long as you use premium fuel , you could dodge the premature blown head gasket issue. It’s a $4000 repair bill or you could buy the Honda Care extended warranty.

[@josevega-barrera7295]

Got a 2020 accord sport 1.5t, looking to trade it in for a 24 si

[@chocolatetai-stckx4388]

As a Subaru wrx owner Honda civics are definitely fun to drive.

[@roberta.5602]

Great car, but no coolant temp gage is a let down..

[@Nastafar]

I so wish Honda would come out with a hatchback version. I don’t like the size and sedan shape too much for sporty cars but I think I’d get one if a hatchback version was not a possibility.

[@victorvaldovinos3475]

Wouldnt make sense with the integra out now. The integra is basically a hatchback si

[@Nastafar]

@@victorvaldovinos3475 Yes, albeit considerably more expensive.

[@Hoop_23]

You should do an insurance premium comparison on all these fun cars. I was shocked at the quotes for a GRC, CTR or ITR compared to my Si.

[@jeffc9511]

How much of a difference?

[@Hoop_23]

@jeffc9511 I pay 80 a month and the cheapest of those was 160

[@XxArmedGamerxX]

I wanted the new Si but they were marked up still. So i got the new acura integra a spec tech. In a manual :) basically same car with more luxuries

[@Hoop_23]

but at the same price as a GR corolla and more expensive than gti or wrx.

[@chrish8487]

We had an '18 SI that was a wonderful car and I was getting 35-37mpg mixed driving. However, it had MAJOR oil dilution issues (well over the oil full line after only 1-2k driving) even though we live in Arizona, I never drove it hard and I drove a lot on the highway to get the oil temp up. When I called Honda, they said unless the car was stalling or having warning lights, they weren't going to help out. It was very disappointing to hear since I really loved the car otherwise. Hopefully this is not a big issue with the 11th gen SI.

[@Realistick]

Ouch, that's quite unfortunate and it's especially frustrating to hear a response like that from Honda. I've heard some people acknowledge that their engine has a little dilution by the time they get their oil change done but I haven't heard of it being a serious amount like it was before so II wouldn't worry about it if I was personally buying a new one!

[@MrScoobieman]

That’s exactly was my concern Oil delusion issue with the new one, I canceled my order and now ordered Integra type S I can’t wait

[@chrish8487]

@@MrScoobieman Probably a very wise decision. Enjoy your Type-S, they are amazing cars that should hold their value 👍

[@Hoop_23]

@@MrScoobieman pretty sure Type S will deal with same issues no? Direct inject engines in general have this issue to varying degrees.

[@MrScoobieman]

@@Hoop_23 I’ve done research on that … I haven’t found any oil delusion issue

[@alexordillas6757]

Was thinking about getting the Acura Integra A Spec Tech.

[@Hoop_23]

Me too until I got to the final cost.

[@apurvchokshi7419]

now tell me. does it have the vtec characteristics?

[@b2daoink]

is there a difference in terms of drivers space vs the mazda 3?

[@Realistick]

Less headroom but i felt less claustrophobic so maybe more space for my knees? Hard to say definitively without driving them back to back.

[@coryhamelehle6439]

Are you a fan of Elder Scrolls Oblivion? I notice you use a lot of music from that game.

[@Realistick]

More of a fan of the memes, only briefly dabbled with the game when I was a kid!

[@hovan2yourjunk]

Pricing one now in upstate NY…they said 3K over but quickly went down to 2.5. Not budging from there. I’d jump on it at sticker. So annoying

[@PistNRods]

I'm more of a fan of the FK styling. I think they nailed that hatch model, but that's just me.

[@samzilla1050]

If we got everything the Canadian spec si got I would've bought one by now

[@IamSeasons562]

Great review man, I'm looking at getting one of tbese in the next few weeks and im excited. Just a quick rant though - i hate and find it so annoying whrn review videos say that "200 hp isnt fast." Since when? Its so annoying because reviewers test all kinds of cars and yes obviously the civic si wont be as fast as a bmw m5 or a porsche 911, but why do people pretend 200 hp is something to scoff at and is considered slow? Put someone in a nissan versa with 130 hp and they wont be able to tell how "slow" it is. Idk, idk if that makes sense, just annoying. Its even worse in moyorcycle review videos

[@Realistick]

It’s definitely a car to be excited about so here’s my preemptive congrats 🎉. It can get annoying when people get fixated on 200 hp when the car is just 30k, but before slamming some reviews, remember that it is a sport sedan. People are going to be critical over the performance. If the article/video finishes and they say it’s too slow to compete, THEN id say it’s bs. After all, the SI isn’t about numbers, it’s about abundant yet sensible fun!

[@IamSeasons562]

@@Realistick i understand, being marketed as a "sports" sedan/car definitely has its implications. I currently have an 04 is300 and have had it for over 10 years. It has ~217 hp (probably less since cars lose power as they get older) and it feels fast enough for me, faster than pretty much any other normal car on the road, so for me ~17 less horsepower is not going to make me think im riding a snail, if that makes sense. I just think that people are too obsessed with numbers on paper, as you stated in the review

[@mikedaleiden7725]

Yeah, they are just quick enough for spirited commuting. Its just frustrating that competitors keep increasing power, where Honda seems to just increasing weight/size and stagnating around 200HP.

[@sysdrumatic]

I'm moving to Michigan soon and I don't know if the Si is a good option for the winter or if I should consider something else. In your top 2023 cars you said that the Si falls flat in winter

[@Realistick]

I think Zack might have said that? (I cant remember saying that) but If you’re living in Michigan, it would make sense to get snow tires, in which case, the SI would still be a good option. The WRX would have an advantage if you’re in a more hilly or rural region, but it’s less fun day-to-day and costs more to run.

[@dpr5105]

Agree with the snow tire recommendation. I live in Michigan and have been through 2 winters with my "22 Si. The all-season tires will not get you through heavy snow, otherwise you'll be OK. @@Realistick

[@janoskovacs11]

It dosent have seat warmer, so your but won’t like the Michigan weather. 😁

[@Realistick]

@@janoskovacs11 true! though for like $400ish , most dealers know a company that can have them installed for you. If you look really closely at the seat of this car, youll actually a see a little switch because the owner had heated front seats installed!

[@sysdrumatic]

@@Realistick You are 100% correct, it was Zack who said that. I tried to for the WTX but there is not base trim only Limited, which does not fit my budget! There is a Si MSRP near, so I might snatch that or the Golf GTI. Thank you for replying!

[@tackac7815]

Can we get the heated seats in .america already?! Otherwise, just about perfect

[@williamc4353]

It definitely needs some updates, a little more horsepower 230 would be enough to make it where it should be, and keep the type R owners happy, how much would it cost to put driving lights in they get them in Canada, heated seats would be a nice touch by the way, that’s how it is in Canada and keep the price about where it’s at but for the kind of money they’re asking you can get a lot more car is it a better car maybe not but how many people keep a car 10 years if you’re only keeping a car 3 to 5 years any car out there we go that long. I looked at SI and Just was not impressed with the performance. the shifter was suspension felt good and handling. Although now on the forums, I hear they have some kind of issue with their steering box not sure why everybody’s trying to make less power and the other companies that aren’t afraid of more power I think we’re gonna win. Test drove a Kia k5 GT which out the door was 2k more and although not a fan of Kia cars it was very impressive interior, features, and 290hp. Would Honda be better long term yea I would think but if your getting a new car every 3-5 years it doesn’t matter :)

[@genzigzag]

The one detail of the Civic Si that has always annoyed me was the fact the front and rear seats materials don't match. In Canada the price of the Si is $40k for that much I'd opt for the Mazda 3 AWD Turbo sedan with caveat it's not as entertaining due to the lack of a manual gearbox.

[@anotheran]

And that price, ppl pick up a used 440i/ 340i MT instead.

[@gwpeoples]

The 2024 Mazda 3 Premium Non-Turbo comes with a stick shift

[@genzigzag]

​@@anotheranand need another $25k for maintenance 😅

[@genzigzag]

​@@gwpeoples True, my point was that in Canada the price is $40k and if priced similarly you could get AWD, a turbo motor and I'd say a more upscale vehicle.

[@anotheran]

@@genzigzag definitely a misconception by ppl who haven't owned a modern bmw. A bunch of ppl in our group bought new and used 2014 and older 3/4 series and its just been routine maintenance.

[@lorcanrivera9933]

In Puerto Rico the Mark UPS are insane. 45,000 😒

[@Flako92]

And a really "really" close source is telling me even with an employee discount they will only go down 4k on them, so the discount is worthless if they will only go down to 41k.

[@brobob52]

Id still rather get the gli. Cooled seats, great dsg, power seats heated steering wheel and dynamic chasis control. Plus the drive is amazing.

[@Hoop_23]

From all research I've found the drive isn't anywhere near as good as the Si, it's slower and far less reliable. Are they wrong? Was thinking about GTI. Also heard manual gear box was crap, would DSG be the way to go?

[@brobob52]

@Hoop_23 well id say so. Aint no way the gli is slower. Plus i have test driven it and its so good. The dsg is smooth and the ride is either chill and comfy or nice and firm depending on what setting ur on. I really like it.

[@danny30canes]

My only complaint is it doesn’t have 240-250 Hp

[@mikedaleiden7725]

Yeah, either more power or less weight. These have bloated to 3200-3300lbs now.

[@nicowbright]

What color would you all recommend?

[@unnwoable]

0:56 a moment of silence for me please

[@jbandt]

I really like the looks of the si. Depending on pricing, I'd probably go touring with a manual and then tune it for more power. But then the limited slip would be nice so who knows. Thing that kills me is how low you sit in the civic. Wish you sat a bit higher. Regardless I'm definitely a fan of the new civic.

[@Realistick]

The touring is actually like $3k more I want to say!

[@0HOON0]

This is not a good platform for tuning. Engine internals are at their absolute limits above stock power levels.

[@maximus9401]

Not sure if they're still marking up the Si still but i think the Elantra N is the sport sedan king without a doubt. 90% performance of a Type R at 10k less. I would argue more fun than the Type R. The Si is just a Civic sport+ to be honest with some parts borrowed from the Type R. The Si is a far cry from what it used be. Having owned one, it's just not a special or value forward car like it once was.

[@jayczyzyk9707]

8 gen si was the king

[@Timestamps1999]

“Screams in VRECH” is hilarious

[@logankimp5563]

The sport touring gives you the manual. Not the regular touring

[@kevinmartinez2548]

Imagine how many of these they'd sell if the stealerships were reasonable

[@kikomanster8188]

Hence, he said at the end that if there is a mark-up for the Si you’re looking at, just move up to the Integra aspec tech

[@kevinmartinez2548]

@@kikomanster8188 question is, can you find one at MSRP the way they're selling? It's also like a 5k jump assuming the integras aren't marked up as well

[@kikomanster8188]

Yes, the Si’s are selling here in Seattle around $3-5k markups while the Integra is selling at msrp. I know because I was looking at Si before I just bought the Integra instead. The interior of the Integra compared to the Si is worth it plus the els 3d studio alone trumps the Bose in Si.

[@johntomlin803]

Bro kept mentioning the sti, the wrx is ugly asf. Sounds good but not a good looking car compared to the previous models. In this class of compact cars the civic is the best looking, and is a great platform for a fun modded car. You can make the si very very quick, with just 3k. It truly is the most practical enthusiast car, it’s affordable and i believe when inflation settles a little they’ll be in the high 30s

[@mikeyrov5230]

Fun car , 2022 SI 11k miles here , just don’t buy one with a defected steering rack

[@IsaiahEBelk]

Do you still have your 8th Gen Si ?

[@Realistick]

Nope I sold it because I was an impatient 20 year old

[@IsaiahEBelk]

@@Realistick ahh do you regret it now?

[@Realistick]

@@IsaiahEBelk Yeah, they shot up in value and I kind of wish I kept it as a secondary car! Nothing with that type of engine will ever be as cheap again.

[@stevew1643]

Let's not forget the price point. It's easy to compare this to the integra, but the a spec is 10k more.

[@Fatmouse25]

The integra can be haggled or marked down and the si may get marked up so the gap is a lot closer.

[@TheGoatPC]

I just can't get excited about the American SI knowing the Canadian SI has more options and it's cheaper.

[@classicdufferin8739]

Same price

[@thisisntsergio1352]

Liked for the Skyrim music

[@seb5945]

You look like Carlos Sainz Jr.

[@johnjohnjohn4557]

How is this more fun than a GRC?? :o :o

[@Realistick]

More fun when not pushing limits* the shifter and steering are more satisfying during regular driving and the interior is better. If im driving hard, the GRC is still the winner and the engine has far more charm!

[@porfiriato84]

For a few grand more I'd rather buy the Elantra N. Sorry Honda fans but its just a better value. The Si doesn't even get heated seats or adaptive suspension, which the N does get.

[@MichiganTrailz]

Not having a manual e-brake is absolutely unacceptable!

[@fraxonthefurry21]

This is a very good car, I will not deny that. But it's only good stock. If you wanna modify then I suggest looking up a breakdown of the L series to the K series. The internals are very dinky and small/skinny for the sake of fuel economy.

[@MutantKing14]

Lmao thats if you push PSI past 25+, then youre kinda asking for the engine to go boom 💥

[@wackit6756]

Just sold my 2019 SI that I bought new. It had a sublime shifter. I drove a new Civic Sport Touring manual. I was disappointed. The shifter was real tall and shifted so bulky, so un Honda like. I’ve had many Honda’s/ Acura's and it was always a great shifter. Was the shifter on this new SI ok? They didn’t have any SI's at any dealers near me. I may be rethinking buying a Honda. ✌️

[@Realistick]

I never drove the touring model but I thought this one had a great shifter, more precise and satisfying than my own GR Corolla.

[@enmass90]

Honda really needs to give this car more power if it’s going to sell it for $30k+. It’s close in price to the WRX…more so than in years past. It’s also pretty close to the Elantra N. The value proposition isn’t there anymore.

[@Realistick]

I hear that but it is like 4 grand away from the Elantra N. The Elantra is much more entertaining to push hard but I still think this is a better daily and it’s much more fun than the WRX. It’s not always about power! Each of those are better in its own ways but it doesn’t need more power to have its own stronghold in the market imho

[@enmass90]

@@Realistick I’m not suggesting that Honda needs to give it a ton more power. But even the kind of power bump that the BRZ got absolutely transformed that car. I’m mostly talking about the power levels that can be achieved with an OTS stage 1 Hondata or Ktuner map. Except from the factory so warranty doesn’t get burned. I also disagree that this Si is more fun than the current WRX. Last generation was no question, the VA’s awful factory tune made the 10th gen Si objectively more fun to drive. But now that Subaru figured out how to properly tune a car without ridiculous rev hang, I would argue that the VB is the better car.

[@Realistick]

@@enmass90 A BR-Z powerbump could be nice, though the BR-Z also needed to fix its torque dip, something the SI doesn’t really struggle with. If all you care about is speed, sure, the wrx is more fun but the SI’s gearbox and steering are in a different league and I would much prefer to drive the SI on a nice road than the subie! Rev hang fix was nice but the drivetrain shock needs to be addressed too.

[@MrWolf2212]

Needs more power to be the king

[@Realistick]

Valid, though I'd personally prefer great handling, reliability and a fun gearbox at 30k over what the competition offers (though the Elantra N tempts me).

[@mengx94]

Would take the en over the si. Get the type r if you need more power to be the king

[@JorgeSoto-el7ji]

Nice but you get more for the buck with the Elantra N-line

[@ardiffley-zipkin9539]

They should have kept the Accord V6 ! i have a 2017 V6 and can’t drive a stick. I have mine and was ready for a new one before they discontinued the v6. My. car is still terrific. I will check Acura even if I need to pay more $$. Shame.

[@amamiai]

It's sad the only way to get a V6 these days is to pay for a TLX Type S...

[@sk-un5jq]

I would wait for the hybrid or get an Accord hybrid.

[@madmanmohoeknee7911]

The car drives great! Handles good, good gas mileage, great 6 speed… but a mini van will keep up… and pass you.

[@mengx94]

Womp womp. Try taking some curves at speed limit in the mini van

[@madmanmohoeknee7911]

Mini van will gap it…. Good car. But damn. A mini van filled with kids and luggage. And yea it should handle better.

[@nickjacobsss]

the canadian version is the perfect version, it sucks that the US version has so many basic features stripped away

[@hnic2027]

Awesome car I paid a 2500 markup worth it!!111 Has just enough power and handles phenomenal coming on and of exit ramps I’m torching anything and it will definitely get you stoped by the law😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@armandocardona6975]

issue is that besides the power you still need to spend 400+ a month for years with the base car. I’d rather live with a base civic vs any other car so an SI or type R is a no brained.

[@Realistick]

A base civic MT is about $3,000 cheaper. To me, the SI is a no brainer at MSRP!

[@armandocardona6975]

@@Realistick correct, i was referring to having to live with a GTI or Subaru for everyday needs and reliability. The civic as a platform is just a better vehicle.

[@Realistick]

@@armandocardona6975 ah I see!

[@doug7745]

Great fun car but if you want a city car a manual is a pain.

[@JohnNathanShopper]

This

[@brasstacksboxing409]

A 4 door civic si option only‽ nah, I'll pass

[@westlee1626]

It’s looks the part but not feel sporty, to slow

[@fluxcapacitor510]

We now have a civic thats slower than a prius. Big rep Honda 👍😬

[@mmccarthy9458]

What I don't like about VW? The auto repair shop and the bills!

[@isupportthecurrentthing5225]

id rather get the wrx tbh at that price. honda would have to bump the power up to 250hp and 250tq

[@gladdy02]

Im sorry but 30k for a car eith no heated seats is crazy. I get keeping the r4ally nice stuff for the Integra..but come on!

[@shinoh6991]

Insane markup for a slower car compared to every car in the price range (US). Not sure why any people who pay for themselves would consider it these days.

[@Realistick]

Half of the cars in my region don’t have markups, so it just depends where you are.

[@leospaceman2976]

@@Realistickguess i need to go to IN to buy a GRC lol

[@LordStaind]

I’m a big fan of your channel and no hate, but you need a haircut!

[@Realistick]

Im trying to grow it out, gotta trust the process🤕

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Nice review these engines need valve cleaning every 30000 miles not fun

[@Realistick]

Just like most engines today? It’s not walnut blasting every 30k, just an induction cleaning service!

[@TheSprinkler]

Wish this was an auto

[@devoz7]

Why... That defeats the purpose of having a sports car and is just straight-up laziness

[@TheSprinkler]

@devoz7 oh yeah totally

[@TheSprinkler]

@@devoz7 boomer