2020 Honda Civic SI - Refreshed and Even Better

The 2020 Honda Civic SI has been refreshed including new tweaks to both the exterior and interior. There are new safety features and a more aggressive final gear ratio. What does this all add up to? The best Civic SI yet. Take a look at this review to see if this is the right sports car for you.
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[@DriversOnly]

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[@TheMoyerJkm]

i miss the physical e brake

[@Dirtymousey]

Jordan Moyer I do too but I’ve gotten used to it. Fun to drive this civic

[@N64Guy]

@@Dirtymousey me to but my civics a2020 lx but in 3 - 5 years ill get an si

[@N64Guy]

@@Dirtymousey manual trans of course and i fucking love it

[@xuimod]

But electronic e-brake has brake hold which is nice to have, especially in a manual car in stop and go traffic.

[@steven8375]

Hilarious Videos Exactly to start a nice drift in the snow haha

[@Ironfangzu]

Excellent review as always. As a guy considering buying a 4-door 2020 SI, you've touched on all the things I wanted to know about it before I walk into a Honda showroom. Of course I will have to test drive it for myself to see it's the right car for me. But your review was informative, to the point, and even entertaining. Keep up the great work!

[@kiptonsheekjr.5371]

I bought a Honda Civic SI a couple of months ago, and the same color that you test drove. It's a beautiful car. I love this car, and is a blast to drive. Thanks for posting.

[@wallie004]

Thanks for the review! I've been waiting for the 2020 si to be reviewed.

[@DriversOnly]

Glad I can help! :)

[@Inferno_Assassin]

You are probably not going to believe me, but I bought that exact car. I live in central Illinois (near Peoria). I put a deposit on an Si just like that one and waited for over a month for my local dealer to tell me they didn't even know when or where the car was coming from. I had seen you review and said screw it I'll call Honda of Lisle and see if they still have it. They did, and I drove 2 hours north to get it the same day I called. My fiance said that the odds of it being the one you reviewed were low. I second guessed myself too, but in the cold when the windshield fogs up on the inside you can see the rings from the suction mounts you used to film yourself! Hope you didn't drive it too hard off camera! Great review btw! It compelled me to go out and buy one LOL!

[@DriversOnly]

WOW! What a small world and I'm glad I was able to help you get it! I took good care of her while I was reviewing, no worries :). Any chance you remember the sales person you worked with? Did you mention my video? You made a wise choice, the SI is a great sports coupe.

[@Inferno_Assassin]

@@DriversOnly I didn't mention the video unfortunately, and I worked with Ryan (I can't remember his last name). It's thanks to you that I got my car. So thanks again! Keep up the good work!

[@StealthNinja4577]

Glad this 2020 has Lanewatch. I have a 17 EX L and was sad to look at the 20 accords and see them without it

[@jeremyhale303]

Great review, look forward to seeing more of your vids

[@Ese.vato100]

This civic is my reliable dream car, it has everything I want. Blue, manual transmission, 2 doors and a sunroof

[@robertdaone]

Still hate the single wide exhaust tip, makes the car look silly in the back. Wish they gone dual exhaust or just a single tip on left or right of the rear.

[@RioVoid]

Really confused about the internal space. I've fit 4 full size adults no problem inside my 2019 Si Coupe.

[@JustAwesome2020]

Awesome review 👍 love the blue SI

[@F4izzle]

Absolutely love my 18 4 door Si.

[@DriversOnly]

Nice!

[@tyman7156]

Great video. I worry about shifting into reverse too! What would happen

[@jangelopabunan93]

Now this is what i was waiting for! A proper 2020 Honda Civic Si Coupe review! Keep up the good work bro!

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks bro for the support!

[@southpaw9944]

I hope Honda will use the coupe for a Type R in the future. I don't like the hatch back at all.

[@retr0sh113]

The thing is only FD2 is a sedan version. The rest are all hatchbacks (EK9, EP3, FN2, FK2, FK8)

[@bjornsama9649]

Type R will never have a coupe. It's a hatch for a reason. More aerodynamic.

[@southpaw9944]

@@bjornsama9649 You may be right, but I prefer the look of the coupe. I really don't like the current hatch design. Looks are subjective, but I think the SI coupe is the best looking civic at the moment and it would be nice if Honda would give it a decent power bump.

[@raydemarco427]

The 4 door hatchback look is God awful. But it sells..

[@P51]

agree 100%

[@randomocityvideos]

Bought a '19 model at the beginning of the year, kicking myself for not waiting for the 2020, though I didn't know the refresh was coming. I actually prefer the aesthetic of the pre-facelift, but I am jealous of the LED headlights and honda sensing.

[@DriversOnly]

It's always a toss up with refreshes, you never know what gets added.

[@miloreid4798]

1990 Civic Si; cannot get rid of it! even as a rarely driven toy... The heart strings are pulled too much when I think of moving on and go look at it.. Glad to see the spirit has returned and continues to move forward at Honda after some questionable years..

[@midwestmischief3393]

People say it has a sound box but the problem is when they realise it's actually the L15 just badly muffled lol

[@jayczyzyk9707]

In the vw the reverse sometimes gets engaged in Instead of first gear due to the closeness if first due to mistakes

[@jasonlau]

I think the seat design looks really good. Not too much red on the seats. Anyway nice review. I enjoyed it. Keep it up!

[@jdsimz8147]

I own a 13 SI, once the car is moving forward it is impossible to slide the shifter to far right and hit reverse. Must be a safety feature that prevents it. I purposely tried to move it far-right while moving and there is something stopping it so no worries

[@lgnd9254]

The way the middle climate vents are designed, it looks like a flipped over Honda racing logo 😎

[@MMOTrace]

Im shopping with Honda Lisle right now, already working with someone there and hopefully getting into this beautiful car if I can make it happen :)

[@brianartz4179]

Great video. I just bought this blue one !

[@Ironfangzu]

My last 4 cars have been either black or white, but the blue looks really good on this car and I'm going to get the blue 4-door SI next week. Can't wait!

[@hondafreak8613]

Finally making sick cup holders/console like the first gen Ridgeline and pilot

[@DriversOnly]

Lol your the first to talk about the cup holders

[@stressypoo911]

It's quick when u need to change lanes, I like it

[@Mario-jj5wk]

Idk why I watch reviews of my own car

[@DriversOnly]

lol, did you pick up this one or do you mean you own a SI?

[@stressypoo911]

Same here hah

[@FlyingGentile]

Wish honda had a hatch SI 😔

[@DriversOnly]

Yea lots of people wishing for one...maybe it'll come with the next gen.

[@stilmotionpicture]

I think they'll lose sales on the coupe/sedans models. That's probably why no hatch Si

[@BodybyVonx]

Mr. Failure it’s the Type R lol

[@BodybyVonx]

Drivers Only it’s the type R

[@FlyingGentile]

X_Bismillah_X GAMING the type r would be an awesome daily! But its too expensive for one in my opinion. I only need and want one car right now to replace my 99 5 speed. I don’t need the 306 horses to the crank. Even if i brought the R used to justify some of the cost, i would nevvvver ever track it. The SI is perfect...if it was in a hatch. I do not want another trunk since i only can afford one car right now. The GTI is honestly my best bet....but i dont want a GTI 😫. I just want an affordable manual performance hatch or even crossover for my next vehicle.

[@manuellara5528]

Last week my Honda dealer gave me very bad news: The coupe is discontinued in north America (Si, Touring, Sport and all the other trims) 2020 is the last year of civic 2 doors production! Lucky I got my 2020 early this Year. Good bye Civic Coupe THE BEST 2 DOOR EVER!

[@johnoulton18]

15:15 I watched a dozen civic si videos and this my first time seeing the camera in the center counsel smh. Looks good for the blind spot!!

[@paulpesaturo2816]

Good review on the '20 civic. Owner of a '19 Si sedan and I like the change of headlights. But I have a problem with all that red inside. Makes me think that had I waited to buy a '20, the only exterior color I'd want would be red to match. Also, just to note, I believe I read somewhere that these transmissions have a lockout to prevent accidentally hitting reverse while moving forward at speed.

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks! Someone also told me that about the lockout...just too afraid to test! Next time at Honda i'll verify.

[@patriciasampier6705]

I would like too change the flat black part around the fog lights in the front.I like the look of the honey comb grill under the front,but someone said it’s flat because of sensors,how do I find out if I can have it open?

[@msbrownbeast]

This is a 1.5 turbo. Does it have the same fuel dilution issue with the engine oil as the 1.5 engines from the lesser Civics, CRV and base Accord?

[@MakelBelieve]

I can’t wait for 2022

[@coniccinoc]

I like that they didn't put a plastic cover over the engine. I also like that they made it manual only.

[@frankjimenez98]

Dude its an Si .. There's not automatic Si 😂😂😂

[@raydemarco427]

So I read there is added engine noise into the stereo system of the SI. Does anyone know if that can be turned off?

[@paulcrocker4553]

Theres a plug behind the glove box, look up Cameron hill, he tells you how to do it.

[@CHAD-pj8rx]

I've been in the market for a 2018 Honda Civic si and was wondering what type of fuel you put in it. I know the owner's manual states that the car should receive premium, but can it take regular? Furthermore, I think the car has a knock sensor that changes the ignition timing caused by the difference in the fuel quality. Still, I would like to eliminate knocking altogether to preserve the engine while still saving money.

[@1trillionviews516]

Good video man. Thanks. Subscribed now!

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks welcome!

[@joshd.godfroy4761]

I'm trading my 2016 lx Manual coupe in for a 2020 coupe SI very soon. Question? Do they make it in Orange color?

[@zlucidspams6554]

i have a mk4 jetta 1.8t i want to get one of these in a few years i love hondas

[@terrancemoore496]

I got a 2019 Civic Si coupe as well. Yes, I agree if you want to put people in the backseat then get a sedan, but I set back in my coupe comfortably for at least 2 hours. The thing is those front seat adjustment is huge gate spaces as it goes back so the front seat driver can seat comfortably if not pushing the seat all the way back in the gate to accommodate the back seat driver. Good review BTW.

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks!

[@JRZ67]

I paid $400 for a spare tire kit when I bought my 2019 coupe. It was way overpriced but glad Honda finally started making them. With well designed foam inserts, it fits perfectly. Cuts into trunk space a little but I didn’t buy the car for its practicality.

[@DriversOnly]

Wow had no idea that was an option. Thanks for sharing.

[@dagaybrucewayne]

This will be my next batcar

[@10thFTW]

What's up bro! I bought a 10th Si from them ha! Local here! Lovin my 19!

[@hilhil6294]

Love my ‘19 Si💕

[@mymommaya]

I’ve been Driving a Manual Honda for 10 yrs now and have never Shifted from 5th to Reverse ever The Gearbox is so slick

[@DriversOnly]

Good to know :).

[@shangtsung1362]

Reverse is locked out over a certain speed.

[@billshepard2908]

I miss the K20... what an engine.

[@Eatsalot1114]

2.0L NA’s come with a K20

[@billshepard2908]

@Terminator K20 Z3 is what I loved. 06 Civic SI Coupe, great shifter and transmission as well.

[@BboyMobster]

They changed it just enough. Plus the gear ratio change was needed.

[@daejonmoody3304]

Not if it’s worth more than half your income is so then sell the car and buy a beater in cash 😏😂

[@amranrana6980]

How long is the new model of Honda Civic coming?

[@raymondamoroso2049]

I really wish they updated the actual display of the infotainment with the button updates. Other screens from this year are so bright and vibrant. This one is very lackluster

[@DaveOrtiz]

I have a 2017 sedan. I have never had as much fun driving daily. FYI, The red accents-apart from the seat inserts and the air vents-has been a constant in the 10th gen Si.

[@DriversOnly]

Great to hear. Yea there has always been some red but now there is just a whole lot more red lol.

[@DenonGregory]

Got to own one to know the feeling. Owning one myself when you switch between sport and non sport you'll notice the acceleration difference and the pitch of the motor changes slightly. And I'm sport the wheel gets heavier that is the most noticeable difference. I'm sure other owners of a si will know. But yeah the si is a seriously amazing time.

[@carlmanu]

Yenah 777 drive the old SI with the k24 vtec engine and you’ll know how Honda messed up with the new engine. The old engine was happy to rev to redline even if it had less power, the new one chokes before it gets to redline which makes it feel like an economy turbo engine. They should’ve put exhaust vtec on the SI, just like the type r engine and maybe it would’ve felt more like a performance engine. Other than that, the new civic is a great car.

[@DenonGregory]

@@carlmanu I owned one and my brother owned 2. Great cars but I prefer the new si and type r over the old any day.

[@shangtsung1362]

I've owned Hondas my whole life. Love the new turbo engines.

[@minibikes502matter]

When will the next gen Civic drop?

[@MoeMoe-nu7vt]

Beautiful car great review

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks!

[@Moondoggy1941]

I should be getting a sedan SI this weekend.

[@macdiddles7000]

17:47 yeah driving in a straight line you’re not gonna feel a difference. You feel it in turns

[@lmw1996]

I think at certain speed, the reverse gear is locked so I'd imagine you can't even shift to reverse at a normal 5th gear's speed if you try.

[@leonwaltemate6152]

According to Car and Driver, the 2020 final drive adjustment resulted in a .2 second slower time 0 to 60.

[@keithjackson4985]

Good video sir. I'm 6'1, weigh about 240. I fit in this car fine. My headroom is fine, in back. It's a coupe. My wife and I purchased an 18, because this car, drives well! I would buy another in a heartbeat! Great car! Not perfect, but we are very happy with it.

[@DriversOnly]

Great to hear although i'm surprised you can fit in the back at 6'1"!

[@keithjackson4985]

@@DriversOnly I find it to be a pretty well engineered car. It isn't a rocket but where I live in Michigan, MSP is serious about enforcement. I find the vehicle to be alot of fun to drive in any situation.

[@bjornsama9649]

6'1 240. You're not that tall bro. But you do need to shed some weight fatty.

[@tzikinini5373]

VERY NICE HDMI PORT!! 👋🏽

[@Jahcrooks]

Did you experience any rev hang?

[@KingAndrew20]

Can you do a comparison of the sport sedan from ‘19 with the new ‘20?

[@DriversOnly]

Yea once i get my hands on one, I will.

[@logwind]

There's no lockout for reverse gear?

[@ZacAttackAtl]

I'm assuming it's the same, but I have a 2019 Civic Si and the reverse locks out once you are going at a certain speed.

[@adidas7525]

Great spec!!

[@jccancel5941]

Honda please make a Civic Si coupe with the Type-R engine!

[@gamerman4286]

So make a Civic Coupe Type R...

[@jccancel5941]

I do like the SI body style better!!

[@youandiryan]

That's not how it works. If you want the Type R engine you have to buy the Type R. That is why you're paying a premium.

[@KingAndrew20]

I don’t get why they would add the red trimmings inside. On the website you can pick the color. By default, it shoulda been the color of the car.

[@honda116969]

Don't worry about putting it into reverse while you're trying to go into 6th Gear because it's "🔒ed out" once you go below 10 miles per hour it opens up the reverse gate... I have the 19 Si tuned w/ exhaust the tune made a pretty big difference and a K&N high-flow air filter drop-in along with the 2.5 in exhaust helped out and I get 33MPG city & 40 highway

[@honda116969]

I don't know if it doesn't have seat belt adjustments because the coupe but I just checked my sedan & it's seat belt moves up n down like 5" or so

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks for the reply, others mentioned the same thing. Gives me piece of mind now :).

[@patriciasampier6705]

I’m so glad I got my 2020 si,there no more

[@andreaspoliscy]

Europe needs this

[@chinolovesbmw]

I wanted to buy the type R but they made it to Ricer big wing and all the fancy shit and I got the SI nice 4 door not to fancy just nice

[@kevinkev1530]

Nice review

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks!

[@kevinkev1530]

@@DriversOnly keep up the good work

[@italibello]

Fuel Econ should be negative as it has dropped 2mpg with the new final drive ratio and I wonder in reality if it will be even worse because I can get over 40mpg easy on the highway in my 19 I wonder if the 20 can still do that

[@DriversOnly]

Good catch!

[@Bendoverz34]

I regret getting black. Tht blue is nice

[@kingpoo8580]

This color is nice!

[@EGGMANNoriginal]

Only reason I haven’t traded in my 9th gen is that these cars are so damn quiet. Even with aftermarket exhausts

[@cia-siab]

Does this have auto start? Auto lock when you walk away? Open all windows with the unlock button + hold? Keyless entry?

[@suiton20]

There’s no remote start but it has auto lock. You just have to turn on the settings. The unlock + hold is in every civic. I have 17 si.

[@cia-siab]

@@suiton20 thank you. Damn I was hoping it would come with a stock auto start.

[@suiton20]

Sherman Vang I don’t think you can remote start any manual car unless you do some crazy mods

[@cia-siab]

@@suiton20 I had them installed on a manual car. You just need to make sure you're on neutral before leaving your car.

[@suiton20]

Sherman Vang I live on an incline. I’m not taking that chance 😅

[@cstephenson9223]

Man no vtec sound☹️ glad i got a 2015 si...love this car, it is the most fun car to drive especially with that awesome k24👍

[@wesleysavage444]

New honda engines are wack. Wish the stayed true to no low end torque lol

[@normanfelton2907]

Do it comes in automatic transmission

[@dopek7450]

does apple play come included

[@TheAndrewscape]

I just got one !

[@DriversOnly]

Nice, how do you like it so far?

[@FahimSalehi786]

TheAndrewscape you got the 2020?

[@TheAndrewscape]

It’s great specially knowing their one of the most reliable cars out there. Great gas mileage driven 150 miles so far

[@BboyMobster]

TheAndrewscape the gas mileage has to be the best thing. I have a 19 with about 16k. I get 37mpg. Even when I’m getting on it the gas mileage stays the same.

[@callmeehnova]

Can someone explain to me how a 1.5L a better version of k2.0Lz1 or k2.4L ?

[@P51]

if you're trying to comply with the EPA fuel mileage circuit

[@TKDTSDmisfitgtr]

did they fix the oil dilution problem?

[@christopher6895]

Drive it hard, get it hot, and there's no problem. A good hwy romp doesn't hurt either. This isn't specifically a honda problem right now, although it IS more pronounced on them. Low friction piston rings + VERY efficient cooling system coupled with drivers who never get their engine up to operating temp is what's primarily causing this problem.

[@joshd.godfroy4761]

Very nice car. I could drive it. I have one. It's a 2017 coupe. That 2020 looks much better. I'm killing those wheels.

[@DriversOnly]

Nice.

[@GokuInstinct1]

I can’t decide which color to get. Blue or red?! 😆 they both look great but I’m leaning to red since it looks great with the black wheels!

[@DriversOnly]

Cant go wrong with either! I like the blue personally...more sinister looking. :)

[@bruh1077]

Black

[@paulstabin6233]

I take it you short shifted it since it is not broken in? Sounded like you upshifted at 4500 tops. Best performance comes from shifting at 5000-5,500. I agree that the big changes I notice in Sport mode is the steering, suspension in that order. It does rev faster in sport mode, but doesn't actually go that much faster in sport mode- just has sharper handling.

[@DriversOnly]

Bingo...some have called me out before for taking it all the way to redline on some of these new cars so I try to take a bit easy :)

[@edreyez484]

Honda Civic is available globally but some model like this is not available in other countries.

[@manuelrusu7052]

Yes. in Europe isn't available. More than that, Honda Civic, in terms of reliability , unfortunately, it isn't as good as the predecessor. And we're not talking just about oil dilution. Rattles everywhere, cheap materials, the infotainment system is already obsolete. Owners complain also about changing oil at 6000 km...

[@baggedtuned8569]

Im hoping the Type R in 2023 has a 2.2L Turbo and the Si will have a 1.8L turbo at the very least. A 2.0L turbo for the Si would be great. Also dont i know you from that one crypto channel?

[@rexandninja]

You can’t accidentally go to reverse on a normal car because the mechanism locks when the car is in motion. You have to be at a near stand still to be able to go to reverse.

[@DriversOnly]

That's what I always figured but was afraid to test out lol. Thanks.

[@mc4355]

where the spoiler from

[@JC-dc9oz]

I have 3 pairs of those Sketcher Shoes. oh and awesome video

[@suneilkumar]

Awesome video buddy. I'm totally sold on the Si sedan as a daily.

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks!

[@Illestbuddha]

When I think of Honda Civic si I think of em1

[@jaycardona3492]

Dre P as you should lol

[@italibello]

Oddly so do I as it really was the first fast/special one.

[@AeroPrixma]

Dre P Cuz u own one.

[@bjornsama9649]

YASSS!!!!

[@ZacAttackAtl]

I have a 10th gen but id honestly fw a EM1

[@EvaSlash]

Does this have the earth dreams engine oil dilution problem?

[@DriversOnly]

Seems to be limited to the turbo 1.5 only right now

[@Michael-li3id]

Solid review. As a current leaser of a 2019 si sedan, I can say I am super satisfied that I don't have any of the nonsensical safety features that detract away from the driving experience. Lane departure? Fwd collision? Save that boomer-tech for the grandmas in their volvo's, Honda. I'm also happy my interior doesn't have all that extra red in the seats/dash and came with a -$700 MSRP. However, man are those matte black wheels sexy as opposed to the ridiculous A-symmetrical 2 tone wheels I currently have, and of course how can't you love the standard LED's (I had to upgrade mine for $34 on ebay) and revised bumper trim on the front and back. Good with the bad I guess. Looking forward to turning mine in in 2022 for a possible 11th gen!

[@DriversOnly]

Solid comment :).

[@danniermansonavia3055]

I've been looking into leasing one as well, how much are you paying for yours?

[@Ironfangzu]

Michael I balked at buying the 2017-2019 Civic SI because i hated those 4 fake-exhaust square boxes front and back that were real eyesores for me. But now they've broken those ugly shapes up with body-color cross bars that change the whole look, and that's good enough for me. I also love the volume knob for the audit system. Personally every "upgrade" that takes you away from tried-and-true knobs and buttons to adjust stuff like volume and music source is actually a huge turn-off for me. When I am taking this wonderful little car down a road with turns and curves, I don't want to be hunting around some "this big knob does everything" gimmick like those S-drive or whatever you find in so many cars now. My eyes need to stay on the road, not frantically searching through menus and sub menus.

[@Michael-li3id]

@@danniermansonavia3055 Si actually has highest residual out of any sedan in america. couple that with a low msrp and you get a car that's fantastic for leasing. i pay $270/mo for mine with only first payment down. coupes can be had for prob $10 less.

[@akluh]

Is this the same engine they put in the civic sport?

[@DriversOnly]

No different

[@christopher6895]

Actually...pretty much same engine, different turbocharger and a more aggressive tune setup for 91 octane instead of 87.

[@CJRoc]

I work for Honda Canada and have the 2020 SI, I noticed yours doesn’t have Navigation or wireless charging dock like mine does. I wonder why we got those features but yours did not have them?

[@DriversOnly]

Hondas in canada always seem to get more than the US.

[@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall]

WHEN will Honda add LED turn signals on the rear 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️😩

[@on3builds660]

5 likes and I’ll post my 2020 civic si already full bolt ons and tuned on E85!