Review: 2017 Honda Civic Si Sedan

[@dandemaio2329]

Good guy Matt Maran loves every car. He's just happy to be alive.

[@BlackstarSI]

That’s the way it should be, my friend! 💯

[@15r52]

Amen brother

[@ferndawg9408]

Just picked up a '18 Si in White Orchid. My first manual car and loving it so far.

[@BboyMobster]

what about now?

[@vrodlifts]

Ferndawg how’s it doing?

[@FFFFFFF-FFFFFFFUUUUCCCC]

enjoy that engine recall!

[@kez850]

LT. which engine recall?

[@FFFFFFF-FFFFFFFUUUUCCCC]

@@kez850 2016-2018 Civics with the 1.5 liter turbo engines are under a recall. This is the state of modern Honda. www.autoblog.com/2019/05/24/honda-cr-v-civic-engine-warranty-extended/

[@sleepytimemeditation3618]

Still miss the "what's up everybody! SUBARWREWRRWTFAN HERE!"

[@Terreldactyl]

I think it was more like "whatsupeverybodysubaruwrxfanhere"

[@techpappee]

57 MPH is the fuel cutoff for 2nd gear. You'll need an extra shift for '60.That's part of the reason for slower (not slow) 0-60 times.

[@brianpalumbo9513]

Had my 2018 Si since February, I have to say there is turbo and intake noise, the stock exhaust sounds nice and the engine noise is nice.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Jesus, did the owner mug a Leprechaun or something?

[@ChicoFrijole93]

My first Si, learned how to drive manual on this car, runs great!

[@animated8623]

Are you still liking it, 8 months later?

[@IggyFresh]

All I hear is his coins juggling in the center console. How does he do it daily? lol

[@danielresto9191]

I have a blue fc1. You get use to it

[@user-zd8vg1nl5g]

Little shit like that doesn’t make some people emotional

[@Eatgrease]

Looks way better than the R. Normally I prefer the 4-door but with this new body style I say the 2-door looks better

[@argentowi1850]

I got this car and I think is awesome. Best front of all civics. Really good power. This car goes.

[@godlynectar7339]

Just bought a 2017 SI coupe, really enjoying it. Interior is incredible coupled with the light clutch and the turbo

[@sveddish]

Does it feel upscale even with that cloth on the seats and door trims?

[@leonwaltemate6152]

Coupe is definitely the sportier style. No longer available, unfortunately.

[@rowdytitan]

This is the perfect car for someone who wants a fun daily driver that is cheap to own and maintain. Gets great mpg and is cheap to insure. I think Honda nailed that with this car! Even the audio system is impressive for a car that costs this little... I'm seriously considering getting rid of my Lexus for one of these.

[@justin8758]

Doesn't feel like 100hp less than a CTR...that's either praise for the Si or a knock on the Type R lol

[@Mario4Italy]

When looking at cars I always trusts matts opinion, he gets to the point and gives you an unbiased review.

[@Fadic4]

Not bad. Cheapest car you can get with adaptive dampers. Best value for you money for an everyday sporty/refined car.

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

Fadic 4 no. It's a pos. For this money you can get a 2015-2016 mustang gt with low miles

[@Fadic4]

Stuff stuff and More stuff but you're buying a ford.

[@johnss2k434]

These really do have a nice interior for the money.

[@CarGuy11]

I never understood why Honda grew the Civic that big. That's what the Accord is for.

[@crish8365]

It's all cars

[@integrafreak1]

People keep getting taller and wider, so do the cars in all classes

[@haamz3498]

Too much fast food around the whole making people fat and wider lmao

[@poochplace9511]

I kinda agree. I have an si and an Accord and I prefer the "fit" of the si since I am petite..

[@TrichbeeT]

Bigger is better right? I like thic girls

[@theNVMEproject]

I can fit that motor in my fucking pocket

[@Truckondo]

Someone needs to take a trip to the nearest Coinstar.

[@Ezero8]

Why does he have so many coins in the center console? lol

[@albertvidal3678]

J.Chan for the bums

[@CARBONHAWK1]

I mean he is a Si owner so he probably still lives with his parents

[@TheProfessorB]

I've seen these for low low 20s, pretty good bargain tbh

[@mituljariwala9821]

xXSwagCatXx how much? 22k

[@thehollowlingwin]

xXSwagCatXx You've seen these in the low 20s?! Hmmm may consider now

[@TheProfessorB]

thehollowlingwin in kansas there that price at the dealer at least

[@averageinvestor4986]

I went car shopping with my brother a few days ago. And we saw a loaded brand new 2017 for 24k. These things are crazy nice. This one was a coupe though so I'm not sure if it makes a difference

[@samdavis1228]

Josh Ventura didn't know the coupes came out yet.

[@MannyPain]

Agree with you, the drama of the NA motor is what i think made the Si great. But until i drive the sum beach i can't say much.

[@TENTHIRTYONE]

Keep It Real Cars as a 9th Gen Si owner: yes. The fun of the car is how nimble it is and the fact that it has to be wrung to redline to really get it moving.

[@especiallysi5643]

so i traded in my 9th gen for a 10th gen si and yea the na motor screams but i have to say i do not regret trading i love the new si

[@joewilliams5774]

Made the same trade, and I gotta say Matt's review is spot on. I don't regret it either, as I'm getting older, I appreciate the more refined ride of the 10th gen while still being fun to drive daily.

[@especiallysi5643]

get a ktuner! had mine on my car for a couple months now and it really changes the character of the car 10th gen ftw

[@dannyelmism0]

totally agree I got the Hondata. Throw that 9psi map and DAAAAAAMN you will not see this car has a "family" car/sport you will see a Sport car lol

[@dlwhdaud12]

Turbo just kicked in yo!

[@DawnDimension]

Can't go wrong with the trusty, tried and true 8th Gen

[@MaddoxLyrics]

Repping 9th gen baby, Best Gen Ever, its just a more refined 8th gen, and still new and up to date so. 9th gen wins

[@crish8365]

MaddoxLyrics It's more refined and way less fun to drive in my opinion

[@MaddoxLyrics]

Its the same car except more powerful and refined. Bigger Motor, Better Materials, Better looking. Have you even driven or owned a 9th gen?

[@mohammadkamran5862]

Lol personally I think 8gen coupes look much better than 9. But the 9th sedans do look better.

[@MaddoxLyrics]

ewwww those round tail 8th gen coupes is ugly lol, both the 9th gen sedan and coupe look better, shit the 8th gen sedan looks better than the 8th gen coupe

[@Noriega727]

Am I the only one that wants a new integra/rsx then again they might fuk it up like the new Si

[@YouLazyButt]

DiemTv need a new rsx for sure

[@jvswwevo]

I would cry if they brought back the ITR to the states.

[@itzjyzyo]

Thank you for using your old intro song! Brings me back 3 years ago when I was watching your review on the 9th Gen Si

[@therealchicken7395]

It's my 18th today and I have been waiting for this video for weeks now, thanks matt!!!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+The Real Chicken happy birthday!!

[@Totalonerboy]

This is actually a really well done review. Thanks so much Matt!

[@vezquimorales2832]

Still can't believe they dropped the liter size to 1.5 and justified it for adding a turbo...

[@i.c.sinnercitysurvival5004]

I was game for this car until I saw that. Completely killed it for me.

[@martinhuynh4032]

Never heard of CAFE fuel efficency standards? Look it up.

[@sveddish]

Well previously Civics had 1.3, 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines so...there's nothing strange. Smaller stroke leads to better fuel efficiency

[@andrewnyynyj]

I own a 2006 Civic Si with the K20 engine, it revs over 8000 RPM's. I love this car however that low redline and the quiet and boring engine sound, pushes me away.

[@claudio_wrx]

Andrew Monasterio the 1.5T, low redline and quietness pushes me away too

[@greenespirit4973]

They sound alright with a muffler delete

[@PurpleHeartVR]

It's not that hard to raise it to 7k... It has a redline like every other engine...

[@J_Floress]

Add a new exhaust & you’ll be okay

[@HiMyNameIsJonathan]

Andrew Monasterio you’d be surprised bro I bought the 18 si sedan in black after been out of the Honda scene for about 15 years. After a few days of driving it I started to appreciate the quiet motor and how refined the driving experience is compared to my old em1. And I’d argue you can for sure hear the turbo spool. It’s a comfortable sporty car

[@wreckemtech165]

First time watchinh a car review that I can actually afford 😅

[@thejaredmyers]

I got a blue Si sedan in May, freaking love it. I had the 7th Gen 07 and its certainly not the same but its still an amazing car. Really they could have just used a new badge, its not really a Civic Si. Its basically a new car

[@joshualand2053]

Great review! Well rounded and you touched on all types of ppl that would be watching this review! Keep up the great work.

[@MrNewcaledonia]

Your boy is sliding into someones DM's @8:00

[@msrr1303]

MrNewcaledonia lol nice

[@MrNewcaledonia]

Ba Dum Tss

[@tubbyfk7802]

If the gearing in 2nd was bumped to 60 then people would change their mindset on this amazing car. Neck and neck with a gti

[@sveddish]

0-60 is overrated anyway, who cares. Overall ownership and feeling is much much more important

[@bman1668]

js or roll race . Better than drag.’

[@jordynwithawhy2542]

Thank you so much for this review Matt. You showed that this car is a lot of fun despite all the hate it gets now but there is so much more car for your money than the previous gen si and like you said, the more usable power is what makes it a better car. Hopefully you get to drive another 10th gen si with the Hondata tune of +6 psi of boost and get to feel the difference. :))

[@Build0001]

I hadn’t been on your channel in a while. I’m so glad you changed the intro back. I’ll be watching!

[@mike751]

straight up matt, you are the best car reviewer on KZbin!

[@jonbuildingstuff]

Honda is killing the game right now on all fronts. I love my Type R and am trying to convince my wife to get the Si (I told her to get a Type R and she loves mine, but says it's too much for her daily drives).

[@23comeflywithme]

thats one of the most normal reactions ive ever seen from Matt when he nails the throttle

[@Acc0rd79]

I do think they did a great job with the Si but it was quicky over shadowed by the Type R, it's the new end all be all Civic to buy if you can afford it!

[@HiMyNameIsJonathan]

My brother is getting the 18 blue sedan this weekend. Can’t wait to teach him how to drive this thing@!

[@katelynbinns8832]

Thanks for the review. I get very anxious when buying a new car. I had a 2000 Honda Civic si and I miss it but we needed a family car and got a Kia well since the civic now comes with 4 doors we’re looking at the civics. Hopefully we’d walk out with our new car next week.

[@floridamaddogg]

I loved my 2007 Honda Civic SI Sedan I got brand new. It was black just like this car and I loved the k20a engine. I kick myself to this day I didn't keep it longer. I'm such an idiot. It was mainly due to marital reasons why, but I should have said screw it all and kept my mind straight. It was a well built car and revved to 8000 rpm. 197 hp and 132 tq was enough for plenty of fun.

[@turbo8890]

Just the review I was looking for as I'm on the market for a new car. Thanks I appreciate it, and keep up the good work!

[@chasem8491]

Funny, I just drove this car no more than an hour ago. This car is definitely refined over the previous generation car. Also, its fuel economy ratings far surpass the older car's ratings and my MK7 GTI. This car is refined and designed better than the '15 Si. You cannot beat a car priced this way that has a lsd and added safety features as well.

[@shaunchristensen4386]

Texas Shaz I agree this is a great civic! I just bought the civic si 17 and The quality is so good! Especially for the price! I owned three different civic Si s before I bought my 17! I owned the k20 and the k24 and yes they were great and I have nothing bad to say about them but my new turbos is my fave! Then over all build quality is just great!! I like all the Si s I must say! I haven't owned one I didn't like!!

[@505enthusiast4]

Texas Shaz do youl like it better than your gti?

[@chasem8491]

Gabriel Fuoco The new Si was more quite on the inside and knowing it's a Honda, this car will outlast the GTI by about 100k miles. The only downside that I feel that may be a deal breaker is that the Si does not have HID headlamps like the GTI. Other than that... I felt more connected with the Si than the GTI.

[@505enthusiast4]

Texas Shaz thanks for the insight. I'm gonna haveto test drive one

[@BlueCJ]

Why do they put so much 'fake' air vents on modern cars nowadays

[@dlg5485]

Dude, if you're going to the trouble of driving 8 hrs to have MM review your new Civic Si, at least detail the damn interior. This car is filthy.

[@felineprime4228]

I can feel myself punching the clutch and gassing it to get into boost when I'm in a hurry

[@juanreyes8564]

Best intro song! Keep up the good work Matt

[@supradoom]

I test drove one of these myself and I was thoroughly impressed (despite having a faster car already). Felt very sporty, and I loved the clutch. I think it would make a great daily esp with that 40mpg range.

[@JesusIsLord7773]

Wow first video I've seen with no subaruwrxfan intro! Awesome!!!

[@justlotsoffun]

I was going to buy a blue one with 2 miles on it, was about to close the deal and told my wife it didn't have vtec.. she told me well then it's not an si ha long store short we went home with a orange 14 si and no complaints

[@10svenk]

8:36 thank me later ;)

[@TheRealBleach]

10svenk Thx

[@harrisd2940]

10svenk thanks

[@GETUPANDGO]

Is it later? Thanks!

[@DZEMAG]

His head shaking back and forth at 8:51 shows you how slow this is.

[@cobra454tim]

Albert S. I think Matt's face would permanently smile forever after that..lol

[@canvas11xD]

You can tell how fast a car is by his reaction when Matt goes fast lol Btw that’s your trademark dude haha

[@danieljk8311]

When I saw this I said oh hell ya! Your vids are rad...keep on makin em!

[@4sky]

I surprised on how good the gas mileage is for a car with 205hp. 38 highway/28city is pretty insane. I don't think any other car brands with 200 hp engines come close.

[@msalazar89]

Tuner vit got 280whp and 320 torque from a tune with this car, that's crazy

[@wandzz3966]

does any one notice that he doesnt react that good when someones with him.

[@johnhammelh2522]

WandzZ yes

[@yashar1991]

He gets shy lol

[@jjday7]

He doesn't drive the same either. Much less redlining.

[@kiliabgonzalez9977]

He's not gonna react much to a car with 200 hp...

[@wandzz3966]

Kiliab Gonzalez bro he reacts when he floors a golf cart.

[@christopherply8045]

This is perfect for someone who wants a first manual car

[@johnhammelh2522]

Plz don't change ur format,I like it just the way vlog.thc

[@Tigerex966]

cool, 8th gen with it's 8200 rpm and full vtec is my fav so far, but all si's are fun and manual only :)

[@jayg7482]

cool vid. you just need to search for a hondata tuned civic si to drive. Its probably not gonna be easy at this point but it would be great to see a proper review of that.

[@505enthusiast4]

Jay G I agree we need to see this Matt!

[@Joe_Friday]

Jay G Are they fast?

[@jayg7482]

Joe Friday its supposed to add a good amount of power but I haven't driven myself yet.

[@BaseballPRO16]

Saw my first type r on road today in St. Cloud mn and man I didn't expect it to look so good 😍

[@alansmilealot]

BaseballPRO16 that's funny now I see enough of the hatchbacks civics not type r though but they make me 🤒

[@dannyo6842]

Love the new intro looks really good.

[@htvlogs80]

I wish soon Honda will have the new Si in the hatchback model.

[@brandonperkins2877]

the pricing of the car is amazing, low to mid 20k is perfect!

[@jjacob25101]

Great review, as always, especially your reaction flooring the real fast cars. Lol The Si is an awesome car, especially fir the price. I like the sedan,but prefer an automatic, but would consider the 6 Speed manual for the Si Sedan or Fit Sport HFP. I will most likely get a Civic Sport Hatchback CVT, but like many say, it is would be great if the Si equipment were offered in the Civic Sport Hatchback. The option and performance mix would be the best thing, as an alternative to the Sport Touring Hatchback. I thought the Continental tires on the Sport Hatchback was the same All Season tires on the Si, and the Goodyear Sport tires shown on your videos were the optional summer performance tires, unless that was mistakenly a video of another vehicle. Boomba Racing has a lower torque dampener engine mount that helps address the engine flex and wheel hop, and Hondata has engine tuning for even more power for the Si, Sport Hatchback, and other Civics. Overall, you can't lose with the Civic Sport Hatchback, Si, or Type R, plus the available simple aftermarket parts mods, tuning and accessories.

[@gr6395]

Yay!!!! I'd been waiting for this review from you. Next thatdudeinblue!

[@thehollowlingwin]

Guillermo Rubio Hopefully the one he'll probably end up with is a tuned one with a new clutch!

[@gr6395]

Hopefully. The stock version feels like it lacks something..(power).. but at least it's economical!

[@admirkaralic7209]

I Loved the Si up until 2015, after they've removed VTEC, I can't appreciate Honda anymore that much, VTEC was what made those cars excellent. I'd probably go with a Accord 2.0T 2018 which has a Down Tuned Type R engine in there with VTEC for God's sake !

[@skifree0]

I think you are overhyping VTEC a bit much. It's not important on Turbo cars. For a long response, remember VTEC was a system to adjust valve lift at high engine RPM to attain higher volumetric efficiency. Basically you creating a bigger opening for the air to be sucked in by the piston. a more specialized version of this called i-VTEC was this system and with VTC (variable timing). In the Si, there really is no point with opening valve larger, it's force induction, volumetric efficiency is already over 100% at WOT. making the intake opening bigger doesn't make a large difference when the air coming in is already under 15psi. Also the VTC part is still included in the current motor. as for the type-R motor and why that one has VTEC. It's not even the same system. the K20C vtec works on the EXHAUST CAM ONLY. it's also an inverted cam, where it switches on at lower rpm and shuts off at higher rpm. They do this, as this allows more flow out the exhaust manifold to help spool the turbo. And they chose not to do this on the 1.5L because physically the TD03 turbo is so tiny, that it doesn't really need this system. I can understand if you miss the high revving soul of old honda, but shoehorning in VTEC in these motors isn't going to fix that.

[@admirkaralic7209]

I understand, but VTEC gave a character to these cars, until someone puts a fart can as an exhaust, but that's a different matter. Every car in the industry had something and Honda had VTEC on High Revving Engines. I love the look of the New cars, but I don't understand what is special about them now, other than being Turbo charged Honda's ? They've lost that character feel to the car, that meaning to purchase a Civic, but also they've lost their Fun factor, I had a old Honda Civic 2000, not very powerful, but man does that thing drive nice. The newer ones, just feel like toys full of Useless Tech ( at last useless to me )

[@errorerror3133]

1990 Civic review coming soon?

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

COOL Review: 2017 Honda Civic Si Sedan

[@aoucelloutus3573]

8:43 Mr Maranski seems a bit disappointed after that short pull.

[@PURE1945]

Enjoy your reviews, keep up the good work

[@Corvette1658]

Tomorrow i am going to my local Honda dealer and going to test drive a white 2017 Civic SI coupe and if i love it then i am going to buy it then.

[@david2996]

Kind of strange having the owner sitting there. Did he not trust you to bring it back? Ha! As always, great review! Love your enthusiasm ~

[@igor7525]

Always great reviews

[@drepop803]

thanks for the review. was waiting for this. was hoping you'd review the coupe since I feel the sedan is hideous but its all good.

[@FluffyPewPew]

First and notification squad

[@ruskeee]

I have a Civic EX-T with Hondata tune. 8th gen Si tried to race me and it wasn't even close. I love high revving n/a engines but these turbos are much more effective.

[@mamaperker]

Digging that new camera angle

[@honda116969]

Either way tho you had to wait for VTEC now you have to wait for Turbo damned-if-you-do damned-if-you-don't...

[@maltlickey]

oh boy, nothing lights my bunsen burner like a nice thick wheel

[@alansmilealot]

Frank Mauri I'm hoping they make the fit look better in next version, I like the look of the first gen fit but all the others were ugly. It's closer to the format of the older civics

[@usernamealreadytaken770]

Love the Type R but wish Honda didn't downsize the Si engine.

[@Suss_Crab]

Good review Matt, Mazda 3 SP25 comparison next??

[@edgarmoreno6540]

I would buy it

[@icantw8]

Si is great but now that we have the type R, what's the point? Everybodys gonna start calling it the "poor man's type R" now. edit: Yep, someone beat me to it. Just like I thought.

[@beatzzc1t]

freakout247 you’re lost lol

[@Beer_Dad1975]

It is moderately less hideous than the Type R.

[@PolarArctica]

I'd take this over a Type-R tbh. I'm one of the few that actually (kinda) likes the Type-R, but I'd take this over the Type-R lol. It's extremely cheap for what you're getting too (About $20K-$24K).

[@ruskeee]

The point is that not everyone has an extra $10k to throw on a car

[@dillonsrt]

Dunkaccino25 the type r would be much more appealing to me if it could have a spoiler deletion

[@sujanpoudel2]

Would you pick this or BRZ for sole purpose of driving fun?

[@gigatron2008]

Great review Matt! Seems like the Si every gen gets a little more mature. I just sold my 8th gen Si and bought a 9th. Softer suspension, lower redline, etc... I love the 2.4L. this 10th gen just gets more appealing to a broader crowd but I'm sure enthusiasts will disagree

[@iheartgs400]

Monopoly The refinements of the 10th gen is really hard to argue. Though I may have to hold on to my 8th Gen Si for a little while the rawness of the K20 is hard to let go.

[@gigatron2008]

KZbinr if I was 45+ I'd probably love the 10th gen. Or a caddy lol

[@KingOfEden12]

Monopoly well considering the Si means "sport injected" it would seem logical to give it stiffer suspension & a higher redline. I think the "broader crowd" you're referring to should maybe look toward the civic hatch 6 speed sport. The Si has always been about it's high spirit, so going in the opposite direction just doesn't make much sense.

[@gigatron2008]

King of Eden agreed. It should learn some lessons from Subaru. Right now I'm still liking the 9th more than the 8th gen.

[@GuillotineStare]

Thank god, I thought he was going to react like he was driving a ZL1...... The reactions are so often so similar.

[@totljag1]

Matt ? Would u buy the wrx or the civic si ?

[@magnaxilorius]

Hondata advises the new turbo SI stock with premium fuel creates a little more power and a lot more torque.

[@samronin732]

Great review Matt, thank you. Question, putting aside cost and predicted reliability, if you we’re offered a 2019 Si or a 2019 GTI, which one would you take home? Thanks.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Glad you liked it! Putting those two things aside, I'd easily take the GTI.

[@topnotch7499]

I can’t wait for the next gen si I hope they bring Vtech back lowkey!

[@OldDirtyCollector]

Nothing about the new civics feels like a civic. It looks like an accord. I don’t mind the turbo, but it not having vtec bothers me. I have to agree with matt. I prefer the older SI models. I’m a 99 SI owner and I still hold that car in high regard.

[@joshvaz00]

Sedan looks starting to grow on me but I'd still probably get the hatch turbo and mod it. Don't understand why they didn't go with at least a 2.0T.

[@deej628]

Joshua Vazquez because type r

[@Wajang1]

Any cool cars coming for you to to review from the dealers? Nice review.

[@speedfiend925]

Spare change be jingeling louder than Christmas Carolers. :D

[@lito777]

great review! quick question , better ride quality , the civic si in regular mode (nonsport) or the Elantra sport ?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

+Saul Ferrer haven't driven the Elantra Sport yet so I don't know unfortunately.

[@lito777]

Matt Maran Motoring cool thanks ! u seem pretty happy with the civic si ride quality seems like it's a lot smoother than the last gen

[@cyberspd]

Tell your passenger the 90's called and wants his jean shorts back lol...

[@voicemailb9521]

That reaction when he put the car in sport mode lmao!!!