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@mephisto212
Күн бұрын
Yes! The subjective quality is something that gets missed in a bunch of reviews especially with Car and Driver type reviews. Thanks for adding those comments in. The older I get and the more experience I have with different cars the less I can tell about how much I like a car based on the spec sheet. It's easy to get sucked into the numbers but man do they not mean much in a lot of cases.
@falcon64z8
Күн бұрын
Dang no blue, that's like iconic Si color
@harvardford8752
Күн бұрын
idk man I think its orange. I remember when I was a kid our neighbours had this neighborhood civic meets and a lot had this orange-red EM1 civic
@peteparker22
Күн бұрын
The 2018 blue Si was so nice looking
@antoinelee-thomas9536
Күн бұрын
@@falcon64z8 I know. No more Aegean Blue or Blazing Orange is wild leaving Rallye Red the only bright color in the lineup. I like red as much as others out there, but at least give us replacement colors for the Aegean Blue and Blazing Orange like Boost Blue that was on the FK8 Civic Type R and is on the FL5 Civic Type R and the yellow from the DC2 Integra Type R or Honda S2000 or even that neon green that was on that 10th gen Civic Si coupe for the 11th gen Civic Si to brighten the options up.
@mackenziegray2090
Күн бұрын
Yeah I'm really disappointed too.
@PowerTom_kyle
9 сағат бұрын
Color choice isn’t great. It also needs ventilated seats, rear ac/heat and rear USB-C.
@doziershaw9765
Күн бұрын
Local honda dealer has one listed for $29700, almost $1300 off MSRP
@nate1971
Күн бұрын
Thank you Matt!! I haven’t even watched this yet and am so excited to see your review on it. This made my day!!
@reesee175
Күн бұрын
I agree. The Si should at least match the Jetta GLi in terms of power.
@c.a.r.s.carsandrelevantspecs
Күн бұрын
Interesting comparison with the hybrid. Thanks for this great review! 👍
@joewilliams1817
Күн бұрын
Funny how this pops up when my SI is getting delivered today. Not a ‘25 but a ‘15. Need that last generation of the N/A!
@MrJoel125
Күн бұрын
@joewilliams1817 I have her friend that has a 15 sweet car.
@MattMaranMotoring
Күн бұрын
Congrats on your new-to-you Si! Great choice with the 15, I still miss that engine.
@yadvindergakhal4294
Күн бұрын
Got the k24
@bigstv15
Күн бұрын
I got the '13 I want a newer gen but I plan on keeping the '13 because of the N/A engine
@fortheloveofnoise
Күн бұрын
must be nice to afford stuff like that....ill just keep working full time and still only being able to afford my 98 5 speed manual Sentra that does not even have a tach
@bobbyjones2112
Күн бұрын
I would definitely have to turn off the shift beeping!😂
@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan
Күн бұрын
Great review Matt & this is my right car to buy.
@KonaNthusiast
Күн бұрын
Awesome video as always! I love the civic si but like you said , the main issue for this car is within its own home, I’d take a civic hybrid any day of the week over this!
@MattMaranMotoring
Күн бұрын
I'm glad you liked the video!
@Eddie-loves-cars
Күн бұрын
Thank you for another great video Matt. I like the color of the this car, keep the awesome videos coming.
@MattMaranMotoring
Күн бұрын
Thanks Eddie, I'm glad you liked it!
@alantejaxx5693
7 сағат бұрын
I ordered mine 2 weeks ago, the build date is 11/7-11/11 so hopefully I have it by the end of November ! 🤞🏽 my last car got totaled, my 2019 si coupe 💔 I loved that car, so I can’t wait to see what the 2025 is like !
@MrDaveaccord
Күн бұрын
I like Honda/Acura products. I have a 23 Integra which I believe has the same engine as the Si. An overall wonderful car with sharp handling and driving dynamics. And the engine is very fuel efficient if you don't drive to crazy.
@BB2001hjk
Күн бұрын
you have the same car expect the civic has more features and a better hybrid powertrain
@terrancemoore496
14 сағат бұрын
Thanks for mentioning about the Google Built-in and Honda deleting the Sirius XM option. I have seen other review videos on this car, and not any other reviewer even mentioned it.
@oppos727
Күн бұрын
16:18 well said. It’s one of those rare cars where all of the driving elements are really cohesive. Not necessarily the best, but the way the shifter, steering, and rest of the interface work together make for really “content” drives where you’re not distracted by any glaring detractors.
@fortheloveofnoise
Күн бұрын
I wish we got the hatch version.....reserved for Japan only.
@hellokyle_
Күн бұрын
Styling wise I love this generation Civic. See a ton of them on the road.
@timothycoyne5874
15 сағат бұрын
Great review, with many nuances I've not seen other reviewers cover. I bought a new '25 Si in the same color (Urban Gray Pearl) 4 weeks ago, and I love it. For the sake of comparison, I traded in a '24 Civic Sport Touring Hatchback with 6-speed manual. I liked the Sport Touring Hatchback, and it's a very nice car for the money, but it was never fun to drive. More engaging with the 6MT than a CVT, but still not fun. The Si is fun to drive, and much more fun to drive hard than the ST hatch ever was. A little more power, a much better engine tune, much better handling, heavier steering, and a more sporty feeling car all around. It feels faster than it is, and IMHO it handles very well for a FWD car. Three things: 1. The LSD makes a difference and I'm very glad to have it. There is a hint of understeer when cornering hard, but the LSD really helps pull the car through the corner. 2. Matt is right about the Si being bouncy. The ride is firm, not harsh, but the suspension is tuned in such a way that you'll feel undulations in the pavement more than in other Civic trims. 3. His comment about the wireless charger is spot-on. I don't miss it from the ST hatch because it rarely worked. When it did work, it was great at heating up my phone, which isn't good for the phone. You're better off just plugging your phone in to charge it. Matt makes a lot of great points here, but I think the best is that a Civic Si is a better car overall than how it appears on its spec sheet. No, it won't blow you away with power or luxury features, but in my opinion (which is of course somewhat biased) for its $31K sticker price it's really hard to beat.
@RNMCCLAIN
15 сағат бұрын
Order my 2025 Si in White will all accessories added and waiting for it to be finished being built to pick up :) I traded in my 2015 CR-Z EX Manual for 10k but my local honda dealership tried to add a 5k MSRP hike and was able to haggle them on the fact I was building the car with full accessories to get them to remove the 5k MSRP so be carful and read your contracts if anyone else is interested on this car! All the Tag, Title, Tax (Including dealership install of ceramic coating and window tint) came out to be 41k with 1 year extended warranty ($500 off recent college graduate and $500 off for being a vet) Hope this info helps!
@johnny5guns
Күн бұрын
"The new si doesn't have sirius" me - "you don't have to sell me on it, i already want one."
@seethingsclearlyawaken3424
10 сағат бұрын
Too bad the Si doesn't offer a leather seat option. I hate cloth seats, since they wear out in the side bolsters. So how much more horsepower does the Si Civic make over the regular Civic with the 1.5 Turbo? Honda is cheeping out! Again, I can't get over the non-leather option! Did Honda ever repair or correct the issues with the oil consumption of these turbo-engines? You hadn't mentioned that. I'm curious why Honda went to a tiny 1.5 liter engine with a turbo charger, as opposed to the excellent naturally aspirated engine. Seems like a few steps backwards to me. The fact the Toyota Prius is much faster than Honda's sports-car! LOL! Too bad Honda! Matt, you've created another excellent video. I will pass on the Civic Si, probably go with a more performance-oriented car, the Toyota Prius!
@kevinmartinez2548
Күн бұрын
I cross shopped this with the Mazda3 hatch in a manual. Ended up going Mazda because they not only didn't mark it up, but offered more on my trade in. IMO the Honda dealerships greed is keeping these out of the hands of the people that want them.
@Dantastic123
Күн бұрын
I’m in the same boat. I cross shopped the Si, the Mazda 3, and surprisingly a Versa S manual. I’m leaning Versa/Mazda 3. Mazda was giving me DOUBLE what anyone else would for my trade-in. It made the difference between the Versa and Mazda 3 only $7k. And I could almost get TWO Versas for what a new civic Si costs. I’m not making my decision until next spring, but I have to decide if the creature comforts are worth the added expense over the bare bones high mpg Versa. I already own an older Versa and actually really like it.
@kevinmartinez2548
Күн бұрын
@Dantastic123 the comfort & fit and finish of the Mazda3 is genuinely impressive. I traded my 22' civic hatchback for it because it had an annoying rattle inside the dash, the stuck on screen also rattled and there was a rattle in the pillar right where your ear is. Drove me nuts. Maybe the fixed manufacturing/assembly improvements now that they've been making it for a couple years. The 1 to 2 shift on the mazda gearbox is a little weird & takes some getting used to but I think it doesn't get the credit it deserves.
@Dantastic123
Күн бұрын
@@kevinmartinez2548 thanks for sharing your experience. I agree, the Mazda fit and finish are incredible. My wife has a new Mazda cx-5. The 3 and cx-5 are both really nice. And I love that Bose system in the Mazda 3. And if you want to talk about 1-2 shift being weird… try a Versa, lol. It took the better part of a year for me to get just “OK” at it. It’s almost like first gear is a granny gear, but second gear is just barely too high to start out in. Pretty much gotta floor 1st gear to redline, then hit second like you’re driving through a crowded school parking lot.
@asdpoi121
Күн бұрын
If not for the cramped rear seats, I would have gone the mazda way, especially for the manual. It's a tad too tight if we have kids, cars seats and or passengers to accommodate even once in a while.
@im_an_alvani
Күн бұрын
Curious to see if Hondata can close that gap to the hybrid. Still seems like a good problem to have when you have two great options to pick from!
@antoinelee-thomas9536
Күн бұрын
If you leave it bone stock, Hondata says it can. I think they already did a video on it years ago when the first 11th gen Civic Si's rolled out of the assembly line and they got their hands on one.
@fahedsayed2201
Күн бұрын
its a great car, period!
@Therafester14
Күн бұрын
I would get one if I was shopping in this class
@lexisnep525
Күн бұрын
I traded in a 2022 Si for a 2023 Integra to get some of these features. Seeing Honda drop SiriusXM is puzzling.
@GamerNesto
Күн бұрын
I don't think the manual stick is enough to sell to already too good Civic Hybrid, which is not only faster but jaw dropping fuel economy. This needed either more HP or 2.0 engine to make it more appealing.
@KevinMartinez-zl4pm
21 сағат бұрын
It’s crazy they don’t give this car the power it needs. If they built the cars the way they built the integrals of old in the 90s it would have way more than 200 hp it’s been over 20 years come on Honda almost equivalent to the fast and furious movies getting outdated. 2.0 to a 2.4 to 1.5 makes no sense oh a turbo great your late to the party and the motor is glass when the piston and rods are half the size.
@mfmf100
Күн бұрын
Wouldn’t Mazda 3 and WRX also be pretty direct competitors?
@lexisnep525
Күн бұрын
Two comments on one video from me. This car's rated power specs are not accurate, because in basically every test on a dyno, it makes more than the rated power numbers. The theory is that Honda is now advertising wheel horsepower instead of their previous rating based on crank horsepower. Somehow, the Integra A-Spec makes about 10 more horsepower than the Si, and the Si is making about 222hp. That's how it manages a sub-7-second 0-60 time, especially if you consider how consistent the torque delivery is. It starts to build boost at 1800rpm and makes consistent power from about 2800rpm to redline. It does also have VTEC, but it's the modern i-VTEC implementation that is almost invisible to the driver. Owners might notice a slight nudge of extra power at the top of 3rd gear, around 5000rpm.
@billwylde4846
Күн бұрын
The i-VTEC in the current L15s operates like the R18 in the 8th and 9th generation Non-Si Civics. It's not the conventional VTEC like in the K20C2.
@lexisnep525
Күн бұрын
@@billwylde4846 Could you elaborate? I'm always interested in learning more about how my machines work. Thanks for your insight! (pun, intended?)
@billwylde4846
Күн бұрын
Look up on Google Search, 27WON performance tackles the new 2022 Honda Civic It's an article by Motortrend interviewing 27WON.
@billwylde4846
Күн бұрын
@@lexisnep525 Also look on Google Search, 11th Gen Honda Civic Turbocharger design blog PT.1 This article is by 27WON as well.
@billwylde4846
Күн бұрын
@@lexisnep525 Another one to look up on Google Search, CivicXI VTEC.. is this for real? This is a forum thread on CivicXI.
@imnotusingmyrealname4566
Күн бұрын
Personally I prefer the pre-facelift front end. It was more restrained and classy. The new one just looks cheap.
@markday5797
Күн бұрын
Same here BUT need to see one in the metal.
@alexl.102
Күн бұрын
@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 same, i love my 10th gen too!
@kidjoker0737
20 сағат бұрын
If power is keeping you from getting the civic si take a look at the JB4 from burger motorsports. Got it for my 23 K5 gt-line. Really woke the car up.
@Michael-lz3bk
20 сағат бұрын
If they would just bump it to 225-250hp I would buy one
@DMA-i8w
12 сағат бұрын
They would need a new motor to do that and to keep it reliable. I hear the L15 is out the door...
@bfife22
16 сағат бұрын
How would you compare this to the new BRZ for a daily? I'm currently considering a 2025 BRZ or Civic Si to replace my 2013 BRZ. I like the idea of something with more refinement but still being fun to drive, after 9 years in a BRZ. I keep reading the Civic Si is noisy though, but being used to 2013 BRZ noise levels, I imagine it's still better than that lol. But would rather just get a new BRZ if the Si has a similar ride and noise level. But it seems like you just get so much more for your money in the Si. Decisions decisions haha
@superstaples
3 сағат бұрын
If you want the extra power of the hybrid. OOF not words you want to hear when rowing your own gears in 2024 or as a car guy in general. I think they should ditch the self driving features and electronic e brake as well. Heck id be fine with them ditching the tablet dash and digital gauge too. Put some solid analog and give an aux cord. Maybe I should get a mint 9th gen and mod it sounds like
@superstaples
3 сағат бұрын
It's cool and all. If they'd bump the HP a bit, fix the rev hang completely and not play the game of oh take away features and give them back in new model years.. As well as adjust the price back down it'd be more of a hit. I test drove this and a VB WRX same day and I actually love how the WRX drives for the same price point. The trade off is ugly fenders and worse MPG lol
@gman9mm1
Күн бұрын
I feel like Honda (and Acura for that matter.) need to work on their powertrains… specifically sportier ones. What they’re doing in terms of mpg and reliability *is* wonderful, but when it comes to sporty options, they’re severely lacking in terms of power. My 04 Accord V6 6-speed makes better power and only gets marginally worse gas mileage.
@BB2001hjk
Күн бұрын
they don’t care about being behind all the competition when all the youtubers and fans make excuses for them
@DMA-i8w
12 сағат бұрын
I probably would have already bought one, I could tune out the rev hang, but I have nightmares of replacing the head gasket at 80k miles, which I'll put on at no time.. Minus the rtv in the pickup tube, if ur not tracking ur 86 and can do two doors, might be a better engine. True on the accord, had a 14 coupe V6 6sp, underrated motor from the factory
@bradsnodgrass6034
Күн бұрын
Canadian 24 got the shift lights and wireless charging, interesting how the American market is just getting it
@luisjalvareztorres8481
11 сағат бұрын
Dealers still asking over MSRP for these is ridiculous in my opinion. It’s a freaking Civic, nothing more 🙄
@glennkennedy441
Күн бұрын
I miss the compact size of the early Civics 😞
@cfasy
Күн бұрын
Matt, by far the best auto content maker! Hope everything gets better for you brother 🙏
@MattMaranMotoring
Күн бұрын
Thank you!
@ducktails1695
Күн бұрын
I wish the gauges were all screen instead of a screen with some cheap looking plastic surrounding it.
@gladdy02
Күн бұрын
This flat gray color is become so played out 🤷🏾♂️
@ebmk96
Күн бұрын
I feel like we are in the former Soviet Union 50 shades of gray/silver. Nope.
@SIIKAP1
Күн бұрын
@@gladdy02 it’s not really flat with all that gold pearl in it
@asdpoi121
Күн бұрын
And respectfully, honda hearing feedback is a game. They first take off whats already there in 10th gen, increase the price, people complain, and they increase it again slightly and add them back. It appears they listened to feedback, but really, did they ?!
@marks92127
8 сағат бұрын
The only change Honda needed to make to this vehicle was availability. Because Honda production of the Si is very low, dealers are still adding $5k+ markups (at least in SoCal). At $37k (current "market" price in California) there are better options. Honda dealers have ruined this vehicle.
@BB2001hjk
Күн бұрын
2 million recalled
@gladdy02
Күн бұрын
Real question, how do after market tunes do on the Si?
@jayczyzyk9707
9 сағат бұрын
Cvt not a very sport chassis I’ll keep tge si
@danerdenberger9640
14 сағат бұрын
I have a 2023 and it's the best car I think I've ever owned. Jealous of 2025+ owners with their heated seats and shift lights! That being said...don't these upgrades essentially make the manual Integra a moot point? Other than the hatchback and heated seats (plus some extra minor goodies) there's very little separating this car from the Integra, which is like $8k extra. I wonder what we will see from the Integra when it gets a refresh.
@SPOONfedJDM
Күн бұрын
In your opinion this for a daily or the new manual vw gli? Both seem good but gli offers more features.
@MattMaranMotoring
Күн бұрын
I don't love the GLI shifter and Honda does everything a little better in my opinion so I'd rather have the Si.
@mikeschafer2474
Күн бұрын
I can’t believe they add the new features and then they removed satellite radio. That’s all I listen to so unfortunately I’m out and I really like the SI and I’ve been waiting for them to put the heated seats back with the digital dash like they get into Canada. Come on Honda. It’s almost the perfect car if they put satellite radio back in it if they could add lower lumbar support controls, it would be the perfect car for me at this price point.
@machine4443
17 сағат бұрын
most ppl, including me, don't subscribe after the free trial
@sumimasenpanda
Күн бұрын
honda is all about the joy of driving. not speed stat and going fast and being unsafe towards other motorist. my honda civic ek 4 in the 90s let's me drive with joy and enthusiasm under the speed limit
@billwylde4846
Күн бұрын
No vehicle is safe because humans drive them. Even the Honda Civic LX of any year can wreck somebody's day when the vehicle is being driven by the wrong person.
@yankeesaugust
Күн бұрын
What a shame there aren't any cool colors offered. Nothing more boring than those four options. Also charging extra for white is crazy
@psewgobind
Күн бұрын
N-line isn't a good comparison, since it doesn't come in manual. Elantra N, is a better comparison with has a better LSD.
@MattMaranMotoring
Күн бұрын
That's why I mentioned both of them.
@ebmk96
Күн бұрын
My local dealership 7 THOUSAND stealership markup for the SI. Illusions of Grandeur 🤦🤦🤦
@KpopNiDontStop
Күн бұрын
Clean car!
@vBunz
Күн бұрын
Do these 1.5T motors still struggle with oil dilution?
@jm102897
Күн бұрын
Hey Matt
@agustincanales
14 сағат бұрын
I like it for the gear change my personal opinion if you don’t drive manual your not a full driver 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@rhoma459
Күн бұрын
The black side skirts are new to the Si
@fromisheon4867
Күн бұрын
Only thing I don't like about that car is the metal shift knob. It's gonna be so hot or so cold.
@gladdy02
Күн бұрын
Sounds pretty loud on the highway 😮
@brolyvi1211
Күн бұрын
How is the NVH compared to new gen WRX?
@MattMaranMotoring
Күн бұрын
I'd say they're pretty much the same from my memory.
@williamc4353
6 сағат бұрын
After driving one he is the first thing you want to know…. It is slow :( half the cars on road will out run you stop light to stop light. Manual is great and fun to drive just slow :(. Test drove a golf GTI and it is smaller but allot more features. Leather seats, heated and cooled seats. More power, and has a dsg which is stupid quick shifting. Golf has been around for 30 years and has a ton of mods to make it closer to 300hp. The lack of extra power makes the hybrid civic out run it :( big fail on Honda not adding 25hp to it.
@neriorus
Күн бұрын
lol man, no need to yank that shifter that hard.
@danumatgoma7737
Күн бұрын
1.5T NOT GOOD!!!
@peteparker22
Күн бұрын
Think ill keep my Elantra N
@cdmsvt
Күн бұрын
It's definitely a weird omission from Honda not to include Sirius XM
@asdpoi121
Күн бұрын
Honda does it well at what they do but they do skimp on stuff - power or otherwise. Have a 24 Si, and they just readded what were already there before, as you said. No reason just to skimp on them for the first 3 years of 11th gen. I'm almost thinking of switching to a GTI 380s for that reason.
@fortheloveofnoise
Күн бұрын
Oh fun, take away the two funnest color from the fun civic...next they will be taking away the manual park. .oh wait
@machine4443
17 сағат бұрын
wireless charging is severely overrated, no big loss!
@r3games1985
Күн бұрын
Get a GTI for the same price.
@MirageTactics
Күн бұрын
The Si has the same adjustable dampers as the A spec. A tune can give you the integras compliance
@rhoma459
Күн бұрын
You’re thinking of the Civic Type R, which you can swap out the control module from the Acura Integra Type S into. The Si doesn’t have adjustable dampers.
@dillonsrt
Күн бұрын
I know the si is more reliable and cheaper, but i think I'd go with a gti
@GothRocker7
11 сағат бұрын
Why would Honda not offer satellite radio? Makes no sense?? is it because google doesn't want Sirius to be able profit from collecting your data and gps your locations? google wants no competition possibly? Google wants all that profit
@sixsixST2
Күн бұрын
Finally got to test drive one the other day, been wanting one since this generation came out and since the markups are gone I figured it was a good time to start looking. I found the clutch to be extremely light, like way to light. And the engagement point was all the way at the top of the clutch pedal release point. Made it kind of hard to drive smooth. I"m sure I'd eventually get used to it but it just felt weird. Not what I'm used to. Also with me being on the tall side, the bottom bolstering of the seat pushed my leg under the steering wheel so every time I would release the clutch I would hit the steering wheel with my knee. Really bummed me out, I was so looking forward to it being perfect for me and it wasn't. It's still a great car, just not a fit for me.
@vnitto
Күн бұрын
This or a Ferrari F80?
@07350z
Күн бұрын
First!
@19hundoc47
Күн бұрын
First
@drunkpolack7612
Күн бұрын
Is it just me or does the front bumper look way oversized for the rest of the car 😂
@lllateralus
Күн бұрын
I cant be the only one that feels the electronic speaker "engine sound" is a 100% complete deal breaker for me. Its just SO SO tacky. Such a bad automotive trend.
@rhoma459
Күн бұрын
You can either put it in “normal” mode where it’s off or set up your “individual” mode so that it’s off. They give you options
@billwylde4846
Күн бұрын
"Normal" mode will dumb down the throttle response of the vehicle. "Sport" mode will increase the throttle response. Unfortunately, the fake car audio sound is the price you have to pay while in "Sport" mode. The sound doesn't bug me honestly. I have been in nosier, rattle can vehicles that were slower than this current Si.
@rhoma459
Күн бұрын
@@billwylde4846 You can have your Individual mode have the throttle response of Sport, but with no pumped in engine noises. That’s how I have it set in my Si.
@billwylde4846
Күн бұрын
@@rhoma459 I don't remember that happening when I placed "Sport" in the "Individual" mode's engine category. I'll try that again but then again I don't see the point where in the sound doesn't bother me anyway. Also, it's quicker to throw it into "Sport" mode anyway. One click vs two clicks to get to the mode I want when things get hot.
@rhoma459
Күн бұрын
@@billwylde4846 I get the one click vs two thing. I really wish they allowed us to set one as a default. As far as Individual goes, there’s Engine, which is the throttle and I have set to Sport and then there’s Engine Sound, which I have set to Normal. I think this is new on the ‘25 though so if you have an older model then I don’t think it’s in there
@wboeren1
Күн бұрын
The front of the car is ugly i my opinion. The dash a bit boring, tablets replace design.
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