The Honda Civic Si is a sport compact trim of Civic by Honda. The Si (Sport Injected) trim was introduced for the third generation of Honda Civics in both Japan and North America. In Canada and elsewhere the trim became known as the SiR for the sixth and seventh generations, and the Si trim was equivalent to the USDM EX model.
For the Japanese and European markets, the Civic Type R was adopted as the high-performance variant of the Civic, starting with the EK9 hatch for Japan in 1996 and then with the EP3 hatch for Europe in 2001. In North America the Type R name was never used until the 2017 model year with the launch of the Honda Civic Type R. Previous to this the Si label was the highest in North America(except for Acura vehicles). The Civic Si contrasts with the more track-oriented and spartan Type R, which has less sound deadening and amenities in return for better performance. The Civic Si has been positioned as more of a full-featured sport trim, featuring luxury options such as a sunroof and a seven speaker audio system.
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1984-1987
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1988-1991
1992-1995
1996-2000
The Honda Civic Si was not sold in the US during model years 1996-1998. It started production again for the 1999 and 2000 model years.
2001-2005
The EP3 Civic Si of the U.S. and Civic SiR of Canada were marketed as North American versions of European/Japanese EP3 Honda Civic Type R. Unlike other generations of the Civic Si, this Si was not produced in Canada or the United States, and it does not share a body style or interior with the USDM Civic (offered only in sedan and coupé forms). It is instead manufactured in Swindon, England and exported to Canada and the United States.
The EP3 returned to form as a hatchback, after having been sold only as a coupé in the previous 1999-2000 EM1 Si. The body shape of this model was based on the "New Bullet-Form" concept, which aimed to create a more dynamic look and provide greater stability while travelling on highways or winding country roads. The interior layout also distinguished itself from other generations with a dash-mounted shifter.
Speficications
Changes of the EP3 over the previous EM1 are a larger engine, a 2.0L over a 1.6L, hatchback body style over the coupe, MacPherson Front Struts over Double wishbone suspension, allowing for a smaller turning radius, electric power steering over hydraulic, coil on plug ignition, and a heavier curb weight, 2745 vs. 2612 lbs due to a more rigid body and frame resulting in an increase in torsional rigidity by 95 percent and a bending rigidity increase of 22 percent.
With Honda's new advancements in i-VTEC and VVT, this generation's K20A3 is capable of 160 hp and 132 lb ft of torque while also achieving 30 mpg city/40 mpg highway in the real world. EPA fuel economy is 26 mpg city/30 mpg highway, much lower than is actually possible. This fuel economy makes this generation Si more of a sporty economy car rather than a real performance car as with later generations. The 5 speed transmission, however, is geared relatively low for U.S. highways, so maintaining 50-55 mph will optimize fuel economy.
This generation of the K20A3 is the last to have a mechanical throttle cable, along with the Honda S2000 and Honda Integra DC5.
Features
Features of this generation Si include: Dash mounted shifter, 15 inch (2001-03) or 16 inch wheels (2004-05), air conditioning, electronic power steering, power windows, power locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM radio, CD player, clock, cruise control, cloth bucket seats, 4 interior cup holders, center console, and folding rear seats.
The EP3's uniquely rare body style in the U.S., having been designed for the Japanese and European markets, has significantly more distinct lighting than most North American designs. While the 2001-03 models have red rear turn signals and combined high/low beam headlights, the 2004 and 2005 models have dual separate high and low beam headlights, individual parking lights in the headlight housings, amber turn signals, amber side fender turn signals, four individual side markers at all corners, and the ability to shut off all lights while driving.
Color Selections
Paint codes listed.
2001-02
- Nighthawk Black Pearl - B-92P
- Taffeta White - NH-578
- Satin Silver Metallic - NH-623M
- Milano Red - R-81
- Euro Yellow Pearl - Y-62P
2003-04
- Nighthawk Black Pearl - B-92P
- Vivid Blue Pearl - B-520P
- Taffeta White - NH-578
- Satin Silver Metallic - NH-623M
- Milano Red - R-81
- Euro Yellow Pearl - Y-62P
2004-05
- Nighthawk Black Pearl - B-92P
- Vivid Blue Pearl - B-520P
- Taffeta White - NH-578
- Satin Silver Metallic - NH-623M
2006-2011
The Si was redesigned for the 2006 model year along with all other Civic trims, bringing about significant changes from the previous generation. The car comes with a 2.0-liter K20Z3 i-VTEC engine that produces 197 hp (147 kW; 200 PS) and 139 lbf?ft (188 N?m) of torque, while also including a 6-speed manual transmission with a helical limited slip differential. Forty percent stiffer spring and dampening rates from the non-Si trims and stiffer sway bars have bolstered the Civic Si's handling, with the car achieving 0.90g (8.8 m/s2) of lateral acceleration on the skidpad. It is also the quickest Civic Si off the line, with a factory 0-60 time of 6.7 seconds according to Honda. Some new features include a moonroof, a seven-speaker 360-watt sound system, 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45R17 Michelin all-season tires, and key-less trunk access.
In Canada, the Acura CSX Type-S was offered in 2007, borrowing the engine and drivetrain from the Civic Si but offering additional luxury options such as leather seating. The CSX features similar front and rear fascias to the JDM Civic, but with slight differences--the CSX has a crease running along the center of the hood and front bumper, whereas the JDM does not.
In Europe the Si and the Type-S models were offered, with the Type-S in the 3 door configuration the Type-R is based on and the Si in the 5 door, but bother going without the 198bhp 2.0L engine. No saloon version was offered in Europe.
The 2007 model changes for the Civic Si include the addition of the Si trim for sedans, vehicle stability assist (VSA) (not available on Canadian models until the 2010 and 2011 model years), darker silver wheels, body-color grille, a deck lid spoiler, reversed red/black coloring on the odometer, and Si-embroidered front floor mats. The introductory price of the Si Coupe increased by $800 to the MSRP of $21,090. In 2017, 10 years after its original release, the 2007 model was recalled due to a defect in the vehicle's airbags, where it could potentially explode in front of the driver and its occupants when activated in both minor and major accidents, posing a threat to passangers.
For the 2008 model year, the Civic Si received minor tweaks that include even darker wheels than the 2007 model and a new shift boot with red stitching. Mechanical changes included a new tire pressure monitor system, a new rear upper arm that decreases the amount of rear camber, and a lowered spring rate for the coupe to match the sedan. This was also the first year Canada sold the Civic Si Sedan.
Vehicle color selections:
- Fiji Blue Pearl (Si-exclusive color, replaced by Dyno Blue Pearl in 09)
- Galaxy Grey Metallic (replaced by Polished Metal Metallic in 09)
- Habanero Red Pearl (Si-exclusive color, replaced by Redline Orange Pearl in 09)
- Nighthawk Black pearl (replaced by Crystal Black Pearl in 09)
- Rally Red
- Taffeta White
- Alabaster Silver Metallic
Civic Si Sedan
Honda introduced the Civic Si Sedan for North America in 2007; previously, only the Japanese market had been offered Si Sedans. Debuted at the Chicago Auto Show, the Si sedan concept featured larger 18-inch alloy wheels than its coupe counterpart, along with 4-piston Brembo brakes, and large cross drilled brake rotors. The production version lacked such concept accoutrements, and the Si Sedan is mechanically almost identical to the coupe. Performance of the Si sedan is roughly equivalent to the Si coupe; the sedan's 60-pound (27 kg) weight increase is offset by a slightly more balanced front/rear weight distribution (60/40 for the sedan versus 61/39 for the coupe).
Civic Mugen Si Sedan
The 2008 model year also brought into production the limited-edition 2008 Civic Mugen Si Sedan, which was announced at the 2007 SEMA auto show. The Mugen sedan came only in Fiji Blue Pearl, and featured a higher-flowing cat-back exhaust, track-tested sport suspension, an exclusive Mugen grille, an exclusive shift knob, Mugen Si badges on the exterior and interior, Mugen forged GP wheels, and a Mugen body kit custom designed for the American trim. Production was limited to only 1000 units, and the car carried an MSRP of $29,500. Testing by Car and Driver magazine determined that the acceleration of the Mugen Si was roughly equivalent to that of the standard Civic Si coupe.
2009 refresh
Changes for the 2009 Si included a revised front bumper and grille, turn signals with clear-lenses and amber bulbs for the front and rear, a clear instead of red third brake light in the rear spoiler, and chrome trunk trim for the sedan. Several new colors were also introduced, such as Redline Orange Pearl, Dyno Blue, Polished Metal Metallic, and Crystal Black Pearl, replacing the previously similar colors.
The 2010 Civic Si saw no significant changes, save for a black engine cover (instead of silver).
2012-2015
The 9th generation was the first generation to use a different engine than other models of the Honda Civic. The 9th generation Civic Si is available as a Coupe and as a Sedan. Honda uses a new 2.4L K-Series (K24Z7) which has increased displacement through longer piston stroke than the K20Z3 from the 8th generation Civic Si, yet the K24Z7 retains the 11.0:1 compression used in the K20Z3. The K24Z7 produces 201 hp and 170 lb?ft (230 N?m) of torque. Honda retuned the exhaust system in early 2014, increasing the output to 205 hp and 174 lb?ft (236 N?m) of torque. The K24Z7 is different than the K24Z7 found in the Honda CR-V; the CR-V has lower compression and a different, efficiency-oriented VTEC design.
The redline of the K24Z7 is 7000 rpm with a fuel cut at 7200 rpm. A 6 speed manual transmission with a helical LSD (Limited Slip Differential) is still offered as the only available transmission option for the Civic Si. The wing spoilers are different from the 8th generation, and the interior of the car received slight updates with the addition of a rev limit indicator and a power meter displayed in the new i-MID (intelligent Multi-Information Display). Sway bars have been changed to F18mm/R15mm from the F28mm/R17mm in 8th generation. The chassis is more rigid, and the curb weight is slightly lower than the 8th generation.
Announced at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas a HFP (Honda Factory Performance) Version of the Civic was made available in a limited production of dealer installed performance parts which included:
- Lowered Suspension
- 18" HFP Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels
- Michelin Pilot Super Sport sized in 215/40-18
- Full body Kit including front, rear and side skirts
- HFP Badging
- HFP Branded Floor mats
In Canada the production was limited to 400 (200 Black Coupes, 200 White Coupes). In the USA the production was limited to 500 available in all of the colors Honda Offered the Civic Si Coupe in. After the 2015 model year Honda did not produce the Civic Si for 2016, citing poor sales.
2017-present
The 2017 Honda Civic Si was revealed in a live YouTube broadcast on April 6, 2017. It is powered by a more powerful version of the turbocharged 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine used in other Civics.
The 2017 Honda Civic Si is based on the EX-T sedan and coupe with the following differences:
- 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)
- 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. illuminated
- EPA fuel economy ratings of 28/38/32 city/highway/combined vs. 31/42/35
Exterior colors include Aegean Blue Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Rallye Red, White Orchid Pearl, and Energy Green Pearl (coupe only). The only interior color is black with red accents. Features that are new to the Si for the first time include dual-mode dampers, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, electronic parking brake, walk-away auto door locking, and a 7" touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Factory-equipped navigation is no longer available.
The Si went on sale during May 2017 in the United States with an MSRP of $24,775 for either the coupe or sedan. The sole factory option is summer tires for an additional $200.
Media coverage
In Insurance Bureau of Canada's report on top 10 most stolen vehicles in 2005, 2000 Honda Civic Si 2-door, 1999 Honda Civic Si coupe, 1994 Honda Civic Si 2-door Hatchback, 1995 Honda Civic Si 2-door Hatchback are listed as ranks #1, #2, #5, #8 respectively. The sixth and seventh generation Civic Si was badged as a Civic SiR in Canada while the Canadian Si was equivalent to a US market EX. The Honda Civic is also the most popular passenger vehicle in Canada.
References
External links
- Official U.S. site
- 2017 Civic Si Official Site
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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