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Driver-Oriented Interior with Advanced Technology Features
Exclusive driver-oriented Civic Si Coupe interior features include firmly
bolstered front sport seats and a special Civic Si interior color scheme with
red ambient interior lighting. The front seats increase lateral support with
firmer side bolsters compared to the other models. As with other Civic models,
both of the Civic Si front seats manually recline, and the driver's seat
features a manual height adjustment control. Both Civic Si models likewise offer
versatile 60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacks, which allow multiple
configurations for passenger seating and cargo storage. A rear-seat center
armrest with two beverage holders is included on the Civic Si.
The
two-tier instrument panel in the Civic Si exclusively has red-backlit
instrumentation. The new Sequential Rev-limit Indicator is located to the left
of the speedometer display close to the driver's line of sight, and also
includes an i-VTEC indicator. The i-VTEC indicator illuminates when the VTEC
system shifts from low to high-rpm cam profiles, and the rev-limit indicator's
array of six lights illuminate sequentially as engine speed rises. The first
four lights are orange, and the last two are red. The engine is producing
maximum power when the second of the two red lights illuminates. The second red
light indicates that the maximum rpm of the engine has been reached. An
additional feature within the i-MID is the Power Monitor screen, which displays
a graphic of the engine and its power output as a percentage ranging between 0
and 100 percent. An instant fuel-mileage indicator also lets drivers keep tabs
on fuel economy on a real-time basis.
Both Civic Si models include an
AM/FM/CD Premium Audio system with 360 watts total of power and seven speakers,
including a pair of front tweeters and an 8-inch subwoofer located in the rear
window shelf. The system includes WMA/MP3 audio-file reading capability,
on-screen CD and album information, steering-wheel mounted audio controls,
speed-sensitive volume control (SVC), XM Radio capability, an auxiliary input
jack, a USB audio interface for compatible devices and Bluetooth audio
streaming. In addition, the standard Bluetooth HandsFreeLink telephone interface
is designed to work with compatible mobile phones. Mobile phone audio files can
also be streamed wirelessly.
The available Honda Satellite-Linked
Navigation System has a 6.5-inch display and 16 GB of flash memory in place of
the DVD-based system used in the previous generation. The new system allows for
simple, intuitive operation and provides more than 10 million points of
interest. The navigation system can now overlay FM Traffic data on its maps, a
free public resource available in participating major metropolitan areas for
traffic congestion, incidents and construction zones.
The voice
activation is capable of recognizing numbers, street names and city names, and
it can control the audio system.
2.4-Liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder Engine
and 6-Speed Manual Transmission
The Civic Si engine is designed to
provide spirited acceleration with low exhaust emissions and good fuel economy
for a compact vehicle. The 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine is constructed of
lightweight aluminum and features a valvetrain system that incorporates dual
overhead camshafts (DOHC) and four valves per cylinder (16 valves total). A
performance version of Honda's i-VTEC system pairs Variable Valve Timing and
Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) with Variable Timing Control (VTC). The Civic Si
i-VTEC system allows for the production of both low-rpm torque and high-rpm
horsepower, which can be a distinct benefit compared to conventional engine
designs with fixed valve timing. A high-volume intake manifold and a high-flow,
low-backpressure exhaust system elevates the sporty demeanor and aggressive
sound of the Civic Si. Dual balance shafts provide exceptional smoothness for a
4-cylinder engine.
Compared to the previous generation, the
20-percent-larger engine displacement contributes to peak power production at
7000 rpm instead of the previous engine's 7800 rpm peak. The increased
displacement also contributes to a substantial 22-percent increase in peak
torque, now occurring at 4400 rpm, a substantial 1700 rpm lower than the
previous engine's 6100 rpm. The result is stronger and more immediate
acceleration in a typical city driving environment.
The EPA-estimated
city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 22/31/25 miles per gallon is 1 mpg
higher in the city and 2 mpg higher on the highway compared to the 2011 model.
The Civic Si engine also meets stringent Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV-2)
tailpipe emissions standards.
In keeping with the performance enthusiast
mission of the vehicle, a 6-speed manual with a short-throw shifter is the only
transmission available. Compact and lightweight, the transmission provides firm
and direct shift action. The Civic Si also has a lightweight, high-capacity
clutch utilizing a pedal assembly optimized for both low-effort actuation and a
broad, smooth engagement band.
Honda Civic Si Coupe: Photo Gallery, Review (1/2) and Specifications