Honda Civic Si | Name a BETTER Sport Sedan for the money!

The 2024 Honda Civic Si is a great daily between its performance, features and price point, plus it’s just fun to drive!
Here on Drive Culture, we’ve already reviewed the Civic Type R, so be sure to check out that video if you haven’t already.
Let us know down in the comments are you going for the Si given its great value or are you stepping all the way up to Type R!
Don’t forget there’s also the Acura Integra A-Spec with 6-speed manual, which costs more but offers features the Si doesn’t have, also check out that review if you’re cross shopping these two!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Exterior
4:23 Interior
9:36 Cargo
10:40 Powertrain
12:02 Drive Review
19:34 Outro
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[@bonsaibruce5027]

Have 23 Civic Si. Its a blast. For a daily driver its fast enough to get out or its own way and not get in trouble. Country roads and twisties are amazing with the 6speed. Still puts a smile on my face.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! Nice, what color Si do you have? Yeah it’s a great daily & super fun on the twisty bits!

[@1BlinkwithAngels82]

This car is such a great value. It's a good-looking, usable sedan with a 6-speed manual transmission, great fuel economy, and it's sporty. Might need to work on the mic placement for future videos though 😄. Keep up the great work, I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks so much for the comment & feedback! Yes, I didn’t realize that the mic was moving around on my hoody… noted! 👍🏾 Totally agree with your opinion on the car too! 😂

[@asdpoi121]

Nicely done and very objective and your own. Please keep em coming.

[@Drive_Culture]

Wow! Thank you for the comment & feedback! New videos every Friday, let us know if there’s other cars you want to see on the channel!

[@chandraalley1421]

Love the Drive Culture license plate cover! Also, the comparisons of the different Civic trims were on pointe. And as an added bonus, loved hearing Jonathan rev it up a bit at the end of the drive. Seems like a fun everyday driver!

[@Drive_Culture]

Wow! Thanks for the comment & feedback! Next up is some Drive Culture merch! 😂 Yes, the Civic Si is a lot of fun to drive and is practical too. Let us know if there are other trims or vehicles you’d like to see on the channel! 👍🏾

[@elfishcoder7287]

Really nice video. Can't wait for more content from this channel.

[@Drive_Culture]

Wow! Thanks for the comment & feedback! Let us know what other cars you’d like to see on the channel.

[@greggantt9004]

I have this exact 2024 Si. Very fun to drive. Thanks for your review.

[@Drive_Culture]

Wow! Thanks for the comment & feedback! Let us know what other trims or cars you want to see on the channel!

[@gambit_toys6554]

nice review!

[@Drive_Culture]

Wow, thanks for the comment!

[@user-nh6vu3qr7b]

Si & Type R models are nice when they are manual, Honda keeping the tradition sporty

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! Totally agree, they only come with manuals! If you haven’t watched the other CTR video, feel free to check it out!

[@coldstar1998]

Awesome channel!

[@Drive_Culture]

Wow! Thanks for the comment & feedback! More stuff to come, so hope you come back!

[@darealestwon]

I have a 10 th gen si and I love it. Fun yet practical

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah that’s also a great car! What color do you have?

[@brandonhilton2935]

Had a 2018 10th gen si and I greatly enjoyed that car. With that said it was lacking much needed power. Even after being full bolt on still was missing a lil something. Ended up trading it for a integra type s and as much as I miss the si, I can honestly the type s is everything I wanted the si to be

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Also, congrats on the ITS! What color combo did you get? Also, just out of curiosity, why did you choose the ITS over a CTR? (Which could also be seen as a logical step up from Si)

[@daveg6530]

Great review! I have had my SGP exactly 1 year now. Still look forward to driving it every day. I paid MSRP + $299 for tint as the only accessory. $32.5k OTD. Took me awhile to find that deal because most other dealerships in my area wanted $3-$5k above MSRP plus $1-5K of accessories. My only wish is they would offer the Si in a hatchback. I know the Acura Integra is basically an Si hatchback, but the manual option is only offered in the highest trim, which is about $37k.

[@Drive_Culture]

Wow! Thanks a lot for the comment & feedback! It seems you got a great deal & an awesome color! And I totally hear you on a Si hatchback, there’s several others here on the channel that said the same thing. Let us know if you’d like to see other cars from this segment reviewed!

[@1anre]

Just found your channel today. Another cool black car-youtuber, awesome. Got an 11th gen Si last year, and it's been the best car I've ever owned, and it makes me giggle, highly fuel economical(i buy 91- premium($70 CAD for a full tank that lasts almost a week+), and still practical to lug friends and carry big electronics from BestBuy etc in the boot space. I used to call it the best "compromise," as it's not as powerful as the 4-door more expensive Type-R that I truly wanted or the cute Toyota GR86 sports coupe, which i also considered. I like the word you used "sweetspot", and I think I'd update my vocabulary and start calling my Si the "perfect sweetspot" for me, as I have the Canadian fully-packed spec that has heated seats and steering wheel, LED shift lights, fully digital dash, fog lights, that even the almost twice the price Type-R lacks, and in Canada, trust me, those kind of features aren't cosmetic, they are life savers and more than a mere convenience. The only gripe is I wish it had about 60-75hp more to wipe the WRX's behind, had a deeper exhaust note, and a gear counter on the dash to remind you what gear you're currently on, as the Type-R packs. But for < $40K CAD, it's the mature enthusiast's daily and family car all in one.

[@Drive_Culture]

Wow! Thanks for the kind words! Appreciate the comment & detailed feedback too! Yes, the Canada spec definitely has some great features that a lot of US buyers would love to have. BTW, what color Si did you get? Any mods or keeping it stock? Thanks again for supporting the channel, hope you come back for more!

[@1anre]

@@Drive_Culture Not a problem, man. Mines' in Sonic Grey Pearl(SGP). First non-black car I've bought, too, and it really shows all the design lines and that distinct honeycomb grille outline properly. For now, I'd be keeping it stock so the warranty stays on for a bit, but I will consider modding some years down the line, maybe when the warranty is up. I'd also love to see the comparison review videos of the 2024 ElantraN, GR Corolla Circuit, Type R, GR86, Golf GTI/R & Type-R to this Si too, to know the best enthusiast car you can get in the

[@raymondreiff8170]

Really like our 10gen 2020 Civic Sport Sedan with a 6 Sport manual, Its even fun with the 2 liter none turbo, Very good on Gas.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah that car is also a lot of fun to drive, you really don’t need a ton of power. I was planning on doing a Civic Sport review too, so come back when that drops!

[@bmanboogie]

I considered this car before buying a car. I was ready to pay MSRP, but 2 dealership started me with $5K over! I did not have to play games, so I went with the 23 WRX premium which gave me $5K off MSRP. I know some is OK with mark up, but I am not a supporter greedy stealerships

[@mistamaog]

The WRX is definitely the better value, even if they both were at MSRP

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback! I think you made the best choice for you. If you could get the Si at or near MSRP, it’s a great value, but $5k over ruins that for sure. How are you liking the WRX?

[@bmanboogie]

@@Drive_Culture I have for about 2 months now and been liking every moment of it. Easier to drive daily even on traffic.

[@stevegonzales527]

For 30-40k you can get a used car for that money in good condition and still have money left over. You can get an s2k,a type R, frs/brz 2013-2018 for under 10k. F80/2 M car, CTS V, corvette, mustang 5.0. So many options much more better than a new Si

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback! I mean if you’re comparing apples to oranges, I agree! The same could be said for any car in any price range.

[@stevegonzales527]

@@Drive_Culture I only went by the title, but great videos 👍

[@deucedvx]

Great review. The is a great lil fun car even better with a little bit of aftermarket goodies;) if you can’t get the Type R, this is a great lil brother. Like what you mentioned the seats a great and the are some hidden Civic type r suspension components on the car which explains why the car handles so well. The only negative is that Canada market gets the fog lights and led shift lights which is a bummer for the U.S. market. Also who wouldn’t mind another 40-50 hp. But overall a great car!

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & detailed feedback! I completely agree with you. Yes it seems that there’s a lot of people that want some of the extra features from the Canada spec. Of course, more power is good, but I wonder if bringing it closer to Type R will affect people who would normally step up?

[@SektorMK22]

Great review. I got this one with sonic gray pearl. Negotiated market adjust down to 1500 from 4k.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & great feedback! Man, Sonic Gray Pearl on this car must look great! Good work on getting the ADM down to just that, it seems to still be high in most places.

[@SektorMK22]

@@Drive_Culture yessir looks great! Fuel mileage & super fun to drive. Looking forward to more of your uploads! Good content man

[@jaimeledesma7637]

I have a 2020 si and it's fun fast enough to go around I love it

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Nice, what color is your Si?

[@BOWLCUT143]

Am an owner and honestly your review is my favorite even out of all the ones I watched before purchasing lol sub

[@Drive_Culture]

Wow! Thanks a lot for the comment & feedback! What color did you get? Hope you come back for more content!

[@BOWLCUT143]

@@Drive_Culture SGP 😁

[@MrFoxfire510]

Moon roof but no heated seats is weird and borderline unacceptable

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Any other missing key features? What do you currently drive?

[@colt2206]

Had one in the Pearl White. Earlier version. Looks about the same. Loved that car

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah white always looks good, what did you get after that car?

[@AD1978leo]

I have this exact car, and I'm also a professional painter. There is pearl in the paint, though it is very hard to see. Has to be clean and sunny. Otherwise, you'd never know. In fact, I didn't know until last weekend, and I've had the car over a month. The proof is in the name of the color. Also im not a race boy so i may do some mods but i didn't buy this car to race but it sure is fun to drive.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Yes, I misspoke and there is pearl in the paint and as you mentioned it’s pretty hard to see! Congrats on your Si, it really is a lot of fun to drive 👍🏾

[@wessreiley8275]

My 2018 si had the summer tires on it when purchased. Goodyear Eagle F1’s I got 60 thousand miles out of those bad boys. Even the tire tech was surprised when i replaced them.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback! That’s actually a lot of tire wear out of summer tires!

[@NebuGenix]

This Channel has alot of potential 🔥See it at the Top already

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks a lot for the comment & feedback! It’s been growing steadily, let’s see where things go from here! 🤞🏾

[@aprilelliottstrom1087]

I helped my grandson purchase a 2022 Honda Civic Si (Gray Pearl). He loves it although he did mention a Type R. The Si is sporty, safe and practical.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Yeah the Si in Sonic Gray looks great! Glad he’s enjoying it 👍🏾

[@lalalal8111]

Can you help me 😊😅

[@MrMountainHawk]

Once you see how the Canadian markets civic is optioned versus the US market civic, it’s quite depressing and hard to almost pull the trigger on the USA Civic!

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Yeah doing a straight exchange rate calculation it doesn’t pan out. Looking at the car’s price in each country against the competitors and it doesn’t seem as bad as you might think.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

I love the way the car looks but IMO for a little bit more, thanks to markups, and scarcity, the integra is a better value, or for going fast, the Elantra N

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Yeah the ADM does no favors that’s for sure. Let us know if you’d like to see a review of the Elantra N on the channel!

[@apurvchokshi7419]

does it have vtec characteristics ?

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! I would say it’s much more linear in its power delivery, not so much on / off like the VTEC of yore.

[@dubu12]

wanted one till all the markups, went with a gr86 premium manual for msrp instead

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah sad to hear that the ADM prevented you from getting one. What color GR86 did you get?

[@xiondFirst]

I definitely like this car in white with the black grill.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah, white would look great on this car!

[@eddiec30]

the new Si in North Shore Pearl would be super cool and would be like a throwback to the early 90s EF Civic's Tahitian Green Pearl and DB2 Integra's Aztec Green Pearl... but too bad realistically maybe only like 5 people these days would choose a Si in NSP lol :(

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback! I actually totally agree, that would be a great color on a “sporty” type of car like the Si or even (dare I say it) the Type R!? But yeah, the general public wouldn’t buy it, so maybe a limited edition? 🤣

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

I'm really digging my Integra Type S. Don't think I could buy an Si. One of my previous cars was the Civic Sport Touring hatch. I really liked it. I ended up selling it as someone in the factory wet sanded and buffed through the clear coat in one place to correct a paint defect.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & detailed feedback. What color combo did you go for on your ITS? Curious about that paint defect, you sure it came from the factory? Quality checks usually prevent that stuff, could’ve been done during PDI at the dealer?

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

⁠​⁠ i’m fairly certain that was from the factory. You could see where there was a blemish and where the sand marks were. That’s where the clear was overly removed. It was on the roof rail above the drivers side window. Even I didn’t notice it for a few months. On the Integra I have the Platinum White Pearl with the red interior trim.

[@paulrussell6495]

Cant decide if i should wait for my 25 xse camry or get one of these

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! They’re pretty different cars, I guess it depends on what you’re prioritizing. Let us know what you end up getting.

[@makinmoneywithjuan1108]

Volkswagen mk8 gti S model to be exact after taxes, no markups and minimal fees, you can pick one up for under 36k brand new. Used 28k-30k

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment and feedback! Is that the car that you drive?

[@makinmoneywithjuan1108]

@@Drive_Culture yes

[@subvet3668]

They really should have carried over the red door inserts in the back seat for better cohesiveness between the front and back. I can't imagine it would have costed that much extra.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback! I can agree with that!

[@larrypjonesjr2224]

Love this car… but i need the hatchback… so going with the less powerful/more expensive Sport Touring

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah that sounds like a great alternative. What color are you going to get?

[@diallo1347]

Great car, but since dealers are still marking these up +5k, the Acura Integra w/ tech package is a better bargin.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback. Yeah I totally agree, value is a big part of its appeal & ADM ruins that. If you haven’t already, we also have the Integra videos on the channel for you to watch!

[@PerhapsGuy]

I just bought a low mileage Integra 6MT for $33k before tax AND the dealer add-ons already included in the price. Most Si's in my area were more expensive, even with 20k+ miles.

[@TheSprinkler]

nice lookin car, if only it was in auto. =[ got the ex-l hatch in black tho and it looks cool and is sporty enough for me

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Yeah that’s a nice trim & color you got! All of the Civics are really good 👍🏾

[@S.Madman]

The Elantra N retails for 32.7k here in the US. It's faster, and comes with performance tires, better warranty, and more tech. All for 3k more, and no mark ups. Not to mention the engine makes a lot more power stock, and modified (part per part).

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! You make good points! We’ll try to review that car on the channel soon!

[@asdpoi121]

I wish I saw any N s with manual in stock. Not since 3 months, not even a DCT BTW. Varies largely and cannot be generalized.

[@S.Madman]

@@asdpoi121 Go to the dealer, and order it. It's a special order car (for dealership), just like the type R.

[@n-power-automotive]

Really nice job on the review! But in the grand scheme of affordable sport sedans, it’s underpowered and overpriced (with the markups). I do love the styling, and the fuel economy is superb I’m sure, but value wise it’s just not there. I bought an Elantra N. It’s the true performance value in the segment. You should definitely review one!

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment and detailed feedback! What color Elantra did you get? I’ll take your word and try to review one soon, so check back for that!

[@n-power-automotive]

@@Drive_Culture you’re very welcome! I have a Cyber Gray Elantra N with the 8 speed DCT.

[@zone47]

I would have purchased a Si but they didn't offer a hatchback and that killed it for me.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! That’s fair for sure, did you consider the Integra as an alternative? What did you end up buying?

[@zone47]

@@Drive_Culture Against my better judgement, I bought the type R in black. I sort of wish I took a closer look at the VW R first as it's more upscale interior wise, is quicker and has all wheel drive, but I think I'll like the better Honda drive train's stock performance and reliability... and there is no better transmission for sure.

[@MrChristianrentasram]

I have accord 2.0t 18 but for that price you can get better preference car on the market

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! That gen Accord was nice! What color do you have?

[@bigstv15]

Love the si i just wish they made them with more power, 200hp was cool 20 to 30 years ago

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Of course more power would be welcome, but to be fair, its performance is still competitive and it’s fun to drive!

[@mikebingham9700]

There is no adjustable suspension in the current Gen. I'd rather buy the 11th Gen and get the adjustable suspension. Why did Honda abandon this crucial part of the new SI? No sale here!!!

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment. The Civic is currently in the 11th gen and yes it dropped the adaptive dampers on the Si, which are now only available on the Type R. Otherwise there’s the Integra Tech A-Spec which comes with the adaptive dampers.

[@Maximon808]

2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 40th Anniversary Edition

[@Drive_Culture]

Touché! Thanks for the comment!

[@romeropostali520]

Elantra N

[@Drive_Culture]

Touché! Thanks for the comment! Is that the car you drive?

[@donjohnson2428]

Touch choice between this and a WRX for around the same price

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah for sure, both are great cars! What are your thoughts on the styling of the WRX?

[@donjohnson2428]

@@Drive_Culture I don't mind it some certain colors, on others I really don't like it though. But they're so fun to drive that I can almost get past it. I definitely prefer the styling of the civic, I just wish they still offered it in a coupe!

[@jamalmorgan7505]

It shouldn’t even be a question The wrx offers so much more That L15 is trash

[@salvadorpalafox2669]

Electronic parking break on a manual 🙄🙄🙄

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah it’s pretty much the case for most modern manual cars. It’s not a deal breaker for me, as you also gain “brake hold” function with an EPB!

[@doug7745]

My Elantra has same performance for about $5000 less.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! What trim / color Elantra do you have?

[@doug7745]

@@Drive_Culture N Line bright red with DCT transmission

[@kelsey809]

😊👍

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment!

[@ExonTwins]

Damn ur really underrated

[@Drive_Culture]

Wow! Thanks for the comment & feedback! To be fair, we just started in January 2024, so hopefully this is just the beginning! Appreciate the support 👍🏾

[@Cebecison1]

WRX

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! Is that what you ended up buying? If so, did you go for CVT or manual?

[@Cebecison1]

@@Drive_Culture I am on the market for the manual. As somebody that works for honda, I’ve driven both cars! Once I find the right one I’ll definitely buy it.

[@jnunez9771]

Have a civic sport and that handles really well balanced chassis SI is a great car test drove one to as well Honda killed it this gen with the redesign and upscale look

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Yeah the Civic Sport is also really good, I’m gonna have a review of that on the channel soon!

[@jamalmorgan7505]

Damn Honda what a way to ruin the si with that l15

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback!

[@L10N.]

Jetta GLI.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! Is that what you drive? What made you choose it?

[@TheUltimateGhostface]

The L15 is trash . It's not built to last like the K series.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment! Are you looking at it from a tuning perspective?

[@jayczyzyk9707]

Car is very slow with poor hp and an engine that is not durable if you add five passengers this car wil not move

[@paulj784]

But it's a Honda, and to all the fan boys, that's all it takes. To drive cultures question, my answer would be Subaru wrx. Faster and lower priced.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the comment & feedback. I wouldn’t say the car is slow though, it’s definitely fun to drive too. Of course, the extra weight in any car will make it slower.

[@Drive_Culture]

Thanks for the reply! Enjoy your Subie!

[@xiondFirst]

Slow? Man if you're looking for a straight line speed then this car isn't it. It's a fun cruiser that you take for the spin into the countryside.

[@SilentWayFarer1]

Half the things you said are just categorically wrong. Yes it’s slow, and yes it has poor hp compared to performance sports cars. To say the engine is not reliable is just laughable. Extra weight slows down any car. I have this car. It’s quicker than all non-performance cars and adding my entire family doesn’t change that significantly. The main thing is, it’s very fun to drive. Most people who have driven it, say that