Honda Reveals 2017 Civic Si Coupe and Sedan (205 HP / 192 LB-FT)

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Honda Reveals 2017 Civic Si Coupe and Sedan in Dynamic Global Debut Video




Apr 6, 2017

  • First ever turbocharged Civic Si is most agile, best-handling Si yet
  • Standard features include Apple Carplay™ and Android Auto™
  • Production reveal of Civic Si Coupe and Sedan variants on YouTube
TORRANCE, Calif. – The all-new Honda Civic Si Coupe and Civic Si Sedan debuted today in a global reveal video broadcast on Honda’s YouTube channel at honda.us/2017CivicSiReveal. The exciting and dynamic video features the stylish, personal two-door coupe and sleek, accommodating four-door sedan - both sporty Si variants are designed for the everyday enthusiast. The new Civic Si Sedan and Coupe will go on-sale next month with an MSRP in the mid-$20,000 range.

"The 2017 Honda Civic Si is our first turbocharged Si and sets a new sporty compact benchmark in terms of agility and precise handling while building toward the launch of the Type R as the final chapter in our epic 10th-generation Civic story," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president automobile division, American Honda.

Powertrain and chassis
Powering the Civic Si is a high-performance, high-torque 1.5-liter, directed-injected and turbocharged DOHC in-line 4-cylinder engine with dual variable cam timing (dual VTC). Mated to a short-throw, 6-speed manual transmission, the powertrain provides a thrilling new driving experience with more low-end grunt and increased torque output across the engine's full rev range compared to the previous Si. Peak horsepower of 205 horsepower (@ 5700 rpm (SAE net)) arrives 1300 rpm lower in the rev range, and the increased peak torque of 192 lb-ft (+18 lb-ft) (@ 2100-5000 rpm (SAE net)) is produced 2300 rpm earlier and sustained over 70 percent of the rev range.

Allowing full utilization of the powertrain, the 2017 Civic Si is significantly lighter than the previous generation model and features a more rigid body including highly upgraded chassis and drive components. These upgrades include a dual-pinion adaptive electric power steering system with variable ratios, sport-tuned suspension, an adaptive damper system, a helical limited-slip differential, larger 12.3-inch front brake rotors and wider 235/40 R18 tires with a performance tire option. In addition to adaptive dampers, suspension upgrades include stiffer spring rates, more rigid stabilizer bars (+30 percent front, +60 percent rear), solid front and rear compliance bushings, and ultra-rigid front upper control arms shared with the Civic Type R.

Allowing the driver to choose vehicle power and chassis dynamic characteristics according to their tastes and the driving environment, the 2017 Civic Si now features two driving mode options: Normal and Sport. From the more comfort-oriented yet well controlled default Normal Mode, the Sport Mode adjusts the suspension damping characteristics plus steering and throttle response for a more taut and direct driving experience.

Sporty design and styling
Upping the sporty style quotient from the standard Civic Sedan and Coupe, the Si models feature an aggressive black "wing" front fascia with larger side air intake features, 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels with a model-exclusive two-tone finish, wearing 235mm-wide, low-profile tires, and a chrome center-mounted polygonal exhaust finisher. At the rear, the Si Sedan includes larger side vent features and a deck lid spoiler incorporating a LED brake light. The Si Coupe continues the Civic Coupe's distinctive full-width light bar and adds a prominent raised spoiler.

The Civic Si interior features Si-exclusive bolstered front sport seats with red stitching, including stitched Si logos. The red sport stitching carries through to the doors, steering wheel and leather shift boot with aluminum shift knob. The Si interior also features a red driver's TFT meter and audio system illumination, aluminum sport pedals and Dry Metal Carbon instrument panel trim.

Interior Comfort, Convenience and Connectivity
The new Civic Si variants offers premium comfort and convenience features building off of the EX-T Civic Sedan and EX-T Civic Coupe, including:

  • Remote engine start
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Walk away door locking
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Heated front seats
  • Rain-sensing wipers
Accommodating modern connectivity needs, the new Civic Si also includes a 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen that serves as the nerve center for control of audio, HVAC and other functions. The Display Audio is integrated with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ platforms, providing seamless integration of smartphone features and functions, including app-based navigation, streaming audio, voice-controlled search capabilities, and access to a host of Apple- or Google-approved smartphone apps. All Si models feature a 450-watt, 10-speaker AM/FM/CD sound system with SiriusXM® Radio, HD Radio™ and Pandora® capability.

Safety
The 2017 Civic Si Coupe and Sedan are designed to provide a high level of collision safety performance in a wide variety of collision scenarios, including offset and oblique-angle frontal collisions as well as side and rear impacts. The Civic's safety performance starts with its class-leading forward visibility and precise, stable and predictable steering, handling and braking performance. Standard four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)4 with traction control and Agile Handling Assist further enhance dynamic stability and emergency maneuvering and braking performance. The Civic Si targets the highest NCAP 5-star Overall Vehicle Score.

Manufacturing
The 2017 Civic Si Coupe and Sedan for the U.S. market will be produced at Honda's plant in Ontario, Canada, using domestic and globally sourced parts. Its engine is produced in Anna, Ohio using domestic and globally sourced parts, at the largest automobile engine plant in Honda's global production network.






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As a person that has owned three civic SI's in the past and absolutely loved the K20Z3. I have to say the 10th GEN SI is the biggest letdown in recent memory at 205 hp again, the 9th gen car I drove for a while had the same amount of power. For what it's offering right now he needs to come in under $23,000 for anyone to even think about buying
 

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I'd go 22-23k tops.. kinda like the sport hatch better. :)
I really like that style also. I do think the suspension mods are good. My guess is you can tune this car to 270 WHP pretty easy.
 

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As a person that has owned three civic SI's in the past and absolutely loved the K20Z3. I have to say the 10th GEN SI is the biggest letdown in recent memory at 205 hp again, the 9th gen car I drove for a while had the same amount of power. For what it's offering right now he needs to come in under $23,000 for anyone to even think about buying
Honestly I think the 8th gen Si will be remembered as a special car in the Civic's history after this 10th gen debut.

Why?
8th gen Civic Si had alot of the same technology and spirit as the JDM Civic Type R of its time. Utilizing the same displacement engine, LSD close ratio tranny, and high revving nature as that generations JDM CTR.

This 10th gen Si is WAY WAY closer to a BASE civic turbo than having any resemblance to the 10th gen CTR.

Enough said.
Why Honda why...
 


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Honestly I think the 8th gen Si will be remembered as a special car in the Civic's history after this 10th gen debut.

Why?
8th gen Civic Si had alot of the same technology and spirit as the JDM Civic Type R of its time. Utilizing the same displacement engine, LSD close ratio tranny, and high revving nature as that generations JDM CTR.

This 10th gen Si is WAY WAY closer to a BASE civic turbo than having any resemblance to the 10th gen CTR.

Enough said.
Why Honda why...
I still feel this way about the DC5 being the last cool affordable sport car Acura put out. I really hope they bring back the integra.
 

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Honestly I think the 8th gen Si will be remembered as a special car in the Civic's history after this 10th gen debut.

Why?
8th gen Civic Si had alot of the same technology and spirit as the JDM Civic Type R of its time. Utilizing the same displacement engine, LSD close ratio tranny, and high revving nature as that generations JDM CTR.
100% Spot on!
 

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I think if you go to the release of any new car after a long period of speculation, the majority of people are upset about SOMETHING.. Styling, power numbers, included/excluded features.. A lot of the time there's no basis for being disappointed other than reality not meeting completely subjective expectations.

This car will not drive like a non-si civic, despite the power numbers being similar. I believe when driven to the limit, it's no contest - the Si will provide a far better handling package. This matters to some people (autoX especially, where you are punished for modifications). For others, if hp numbers and straight line acceleration are important, you'll spend less money getting what you want with a regular civic and a tune. I guess my point is we shouldn't be bashing this car because we expected more, Honda never promised us 230hp, nor did they promise that this was going to be a WRX/FiST killer. I agree it's expensive for "just" 205 hp, but with the other bits factored in, I think it's priced right where it should be.

I'd bet the cost of modding a regular civic to match the performance of an Si would be significantly more than the price difference between the 2 cars - in my mind performance includes turns, not just a straight line. Factor in the blood, sweat, and maintenance that comes with significant modification (brakes, full suspension, sways, new turbo) is no joke. That shit is hard to do, and even harder to do right. We don't do the R&D Honda does, and there's no way a car modified to that point is nearly as comfortable or reliable as a Honda product.

Just my 2 cents.. I have no interest in the Si, but it pains me to hear people so down on a car that brings *significant* improvement and variety to the civic lineup.
 

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I think if you go to the release of any new car after a long period of speculation, the majority of people are upset about SOMETHING.. Styling, power numbers, included/excluded features.. A lot of the time there's no basis for being disappointed other than reality not meeting completely subjective expectations.

This car will not drive like a non-si civic, despite the power numbers being similar. I believe when driven to the limit, it's no contest - the Si will provide a far better handling package. This matters to some people (autoX especially, where you are punished for modifications). For others, if hp numbers and straight line acceleration are important, you'll spend less money getting what you want with a regular civic and a tune. I guess my point is we shouldn't be bashing this car because we expected more, Honda never promised us 230hp, nor did they promise that this was going to be a WRX/FiST killer. I agree it's expensive for "just" 205 hp, but with the other bits factored in, I think it's priced right where it should be.

I'd bet the cost of modding a regular civic to match the performance of an Si would be significantly more than the price difference between the 2 cars - in my mind performance includes turns, not just a straight line. Factor in the blood, sweat, and maintenance that comes with significant modification (brakes, full suspension, sways, new turbo) is no joke. That shit is hard to do, and even harder to do right. We don't do the R&D Honda does, and there's no way a car modified to that point is nearly as comfortable or reliable as a Honda product.

Just my 2 cents.. I have no interest in the Si, but it pains me to hear people so down on a car that brings *significant* improvement and variety to the civic lineup.
I agree that in many ways the car will be a great driver, but 215 to 220 HP should've been on paper, if for no other reason than to not have to say it has 205....
 


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This is a graphical representation of why the 10th SI is a letdown


Regular 1.5T ---SI--------------------------Ideal SI-----------------------------TYPER




Fans weren't asking for much. It was doable.
 

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I agree that in many ways the car will be a great driver, but 215 to 220 HP should've been on paper, if for no other reason than to not have to say it has 205....
I do get that feeling. I wasnt sure how to feel when the Type R power numbers didn't change from the FK2.
 

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25K??? no way!

I think Hyundai Elantra Sport with 201hp/195lbft is a better looking and more featured package. They're selling for $15K, just check cars.com inventories.
And the Elantra only requires 87 octane.
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