On the market in various iterations for more than 26 years, the Honda Civic Si is still perched at the zenith of the ubiquitous automaker�s lineup of ubiquitous cars. Refreshed in 2009, the Si is the enthusiast�s Civic. Can it be yours?
Offered as a sedan and in the case of our tester, a coupe, it follows the old tried and true method of putting an engine with some power in a small car and making magic. Is the 2010 Si the real deal or is it the automotive equivalent of a candy bar with empty calories?
What is it?
A four-place coupe, with actually usable rear seats, the Civic Si coupe is a starting point for tuners or an end point for those seeking reliable, fun to drive transportation.
With its exclusive 197-horsepower transverse mounted four-cylinder engine, and a stellar six-speed manual gearbox, it fills the bill for both kinds of users.
The current Civic is most of the way through its life cycle, but it�s still a hot seller for Honda � and a perennial favorite among America�s diverse drivers.
What�s it up against?
The Civic Si�s coupe configuration is somewhat unique nowadays; put it up against the Scion tC and Volkswagen GTI if you�re looking for rivals.
Expand your list to four door models and you�ll want to cross shop the Mazaspeed3, Subaru WRX and Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
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