Advantage of the latest car 2012 Honda Civic Si coupe that has better features, and slightly improved fuel economy. By placing the i-MID navigation facilities, trip computer, and media playback information in a secure location can be seen.
The maps that come with the optional navigation package looks pixelated as the previous generation, and just as difficult to read. Menu displays a low resolution and the same aesthetic date. But beneath the surface, most of the new infotainment system. Most of the screens have been redesigned and reorganized to make browsing faster and more audio sources with a goal that is more intuitive. The user interface still needs a bit of effort to learn, but it's much easier to work with first.
Civic Si made more flexible, easier to drive, and require little effort to enjoy. It's also faster, especially from the ranks. For 2012 Honda has chosen to place more emphasis on weight and flatten the torque curve. Output 2.4-liter engine with 170 pounds-feet of torque (31 pound-feet more than last year), but also gives it as low as 4,400 rpm. And a new engine redline is approximately 1,000 rpm lower than the previous generation 8000 rpm. Fundamental shift in the delivery of power to change the way you drive the Civic Si. Gone are waiting for the sudden power and pay attention to keep the engine speed is high enough to stay above the point of "VTEC" for performance driving. Honda also put lights on the dashboard of the new Si to let the driver know that having a real VTEC.
Honda Civic Si has a six-speed manual transaxle (transmission only available on the Si trim level) slips easily from gate to gate with satisfactory mechanical Clunk and the clutch pedal that offers just the right amount of resistance for a good sense of involvement without straining. However, they are almost perfect time shift can be difficult due to the tendency toward the engine "rev hang" when releasing the throttle to shift. Rather than declining rapidly to lower the engine speed in preparation for an upshift, the engine speed to drop the Si holds a second or so before, which makes the timing of clutch engagement for smoother shifts difficult.
Power that comes out of the new machine through the front wheels by way of a limited-slip differential is standard helix, helping to fight the power increased to grip when accelerating out of bends. Also helps to grip the situation is sport-tuned suspension with a multilink rear, and 215-wide all-season tires wrapped around 17-inch wheels standard on all four corners.
| Specs | |
| Model | 2012 Honda Civic Si coupe |
| Trim | with Navigation |
| Power train | 2.4-liter i-VTEC gasoline engine, FWD with limited-slip differential, 6-speed manual transmission |
| EPA fuel economy | 22 city, 31 highway mpg |
| Observed fuel economy | 22.3 mpg |
| Navigation | yes |
| Bluetooth phone support | yes |
| Disc player | single-slot CD |
| MP3 player support | analog 3.5mm auxiliary input, USB connectors with iPod compatibility, Bluetooth audio streaming |
| Other digital audio | satellite radio |
| Audio system | 7-speaker premium audio system including subwoofer |
| Driver aids | n/a |
| Base price | $22,205 |
| Price as tested | $24,475 |
