Vtak Groceries
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I think the most likely option for a 2017 Civic Si will be the European 1.5t with 201bhp OR a slightly re-worked USDM 1.5t producing 200-220hp. The k24 although it may seem like a good idea, I do not think it can work due to the fact that the 2016 civic chassis is brand new and possibly cannot work with the older K series motors found in the 9th gen civic or Acura TLX. The 1.5t engine is the easiest, most cost effective engine to make work for this application IMO.The Si is slated to be released next. First as a sedan then followed shortly after as a coupe. Both are expected to be introduced for MY2016. Look for an announcement at the Geneva or NY Auto Shows (or both).
Anyone paying attention to the market knows that Honda has wanted to step up the potency and fuel economy to compete more effectively. They pulled it off with the base trims and are expected to do the same with Si. They won't quite get the power they want with the 1.5T. And they won't quite get the fuel economy they want with the NA 2.4 - especially when a maxed out 2.0T gets 23/32 MPGs.
That's why it's HIGHLY likely that a conservative 2.0T will be the end result. The hardware will be optimized for efficiency vs. the all-out performance of the HO 2.0T. There will be a big enough gap in power to distance itself from the 1.5T without cannibalizing the CTR. That puts the Si around 220-260 which is well within both the range and efficiency of the 2.0T design.
Not saying we couldn't get the 1.5 or 2.4. But most of us agree that they simply don't make sense in the current automotive climate.
A detuned 2.0t would be amazing, but that's just it, too good to be true I fear. It would canabolize the CTR sales and cost a lot more for Honda to make work in the civic coupe. Time will tell.
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