IMAGINE! 2019 Civic SI Hatchback..

[ebhaynz]

Doubtful, you go back to the stone age with the basic am/FM radio.

Can you replace the radio with an Kenwood or Pioneer 7" touchscreen?

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[peterZ]

Doubtful, you go back to the stone age with the basic am/FM radio.

Radio is not too bad. I got the Sport MT coming from an EP3. I love a hatch. It doesn't say Si, but it is 20+ hp over my EP3 and it is simple; a lot less electronics to go wrong. I don't regret my decision to stick with a hatch at all.

 

[Doublestack00]

Radio is not too bad. I got the Sport MT coming from an EP3. I love a hatch. It doesn't say Si, but it is 20+ hp over my EP3 and it is simple; a lot less electronics to go wrong. I don't regret my decision to stick with a hatch at all.

It's not terrible, but for only 2K more OTD you get LSD trans, nicer headunit and adjustable suspension.

The LSD trans alone is worth the upgrade.

 

[ebhaynz]

It's not terrible, but for only 2K more OTD you get LSD trans, nicer headunit and adjustable suspension.

The LSD trans alone is worth the upgrade.

The headunit may be nicer but it's weak, needs an Amp and a real sub woofer.

 

[coopermidnight]

nicer headunit

Debatable

 

[LXCivicX]

I voted yes. I don't think anyone really cares, but I don't have an SI. So my vote is to say I would trade my LX hatch for an SI hatch.

 

[swah_fk7]

As far as I know, Toyota is the only one that uses/used that term. The Audi is a "sport back, and the Vette is a coupe.

The S13 Nissan 240sx in america is a Lift Back.

 

[silverblip]

Hatchbacks are for kids.

 

[BogdanM]

Wonder if the CTR would have been at the same price with SI how many of the SI owners would have bought the SI, given that the hatch is sooo ugly..


Out of curiosity, apart from the engine power and seats, which are the differences between the SI and the hatchback sport in the US?

 

[ebhaynz]

Out of curiosity, apart from the engine power and seats, which are the differences between the SI and the hatchback sport in the US?

These are the only things different between Si and the hatchback sport:

• Engine output increased to 205 HP @ 5,700 RPM (SAE net) and 192 lb-ft torque @ 2,100-5,000 RPM (SAE net)
  Higher maximum boost pressure (20.3 vs. 16.5 PSI)
• Lower compression ratio (10.3:1 vs. 10.6:1)
• Higher-capacity MHI TD025 turbocharger (9-vane vs. 11-vane)
• Helical limited-slip differential
• Larger front brake rotors (12.3" vs. 11.1" vented front and 11.1" vs. 10.2" solid rear)
• Two-mode damper system with normal and firm settings
• SPORT mode replaces ECON mode - increases suspension damping, reduces power steering assist, increases throttle sensitivity, and raises the activation threshold of the Vehicle Stability Assist system
• 235/40R18 91W tires vs. 215/50R17 91H
• 7% stiffer front spring rate
• 18% stiffer front upper damper mounts
• 7% stiffer front stabilizer bar rate
• 32% stiffer rear spring rate
• Solid vs. fluid-filled front and rear compliance bushings (rear shared with the Type R)
• Stronger engine rods
• High-stiffness rear upper control arms (shared with the Type R)
• 26% stiffer rear stabilizer bar rate
• Si-specific seats with thicker side bolsters, non-adjustable headrests, and stitched "Si" logos
• Red interior stitching, gauges, and Display Audio color scheme
• Black headliner and pillar trim vs. gray in EX-T
• Front and rear facias similar to the hatchback
• Center-mounted polygonal exhaust outlet
• Higher-flowing intake system
• 23% higher-flowing exhaust system
• Aluminum clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals
• Carbon fiber-look interior trim
• 10% shorter shifter throw
• Leather-wrapped, aluminum shift knob
• Revised shift linkage
• Increased rigidity of shifter bracket mount
• 450-watt audio system (same as EX-T coupe vs. 180-watt in EX-T sedan)
• Additional items in Driver Information Display including G-force meter, turbo boost gauge with PSI indication, lap timer, throttle percentage, and brake pressure
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift boot, and shift knob
• Premium fuel recommended
• Tire repair kit including sealant and a 12-volt inflator replaces the compact, temporary spare
• Vanity mirrors are non-illuminated vs. illuminatati

 

[arsh88]

I know most people won't agree but i'd be more interested in an Si DCT option versus a specific body style. My drive can get BRUTAL, like 55 min to go 4.5 miles when the snow falls. It doesn't happen often but those few days a year are the reason i haven't gotten a manual to this point. i wouldn't even care if they called it something other than the Si to distinguish the difference, but i think an equivalent is warranted.

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