Honda dangles its Civic Si sport-compact sedan in front of young driving enthusiasts by giving the car bold aerodynamic styling, a 200-horsepower turbocharged engine, six-speed manual transmission, sporty handling, a good supply of standard features, and a price within reach.
For 2025, the Honda Civic Si gets a more dramatic front fascia, new hex-pattern grille, revised taillights, and redesigned Si-specific V-spoke matte black 18-inch wheels. Driving dynamics are enhanced by a stiffer chassis and retuned suspension, boosting the Si’s already formidable fun-to-drive quotient.
New standard features include heated front seats and Google built-in. Preexisting standard items include a moonroof, 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi hotspot, and 12-speaker Bose premium audio.
Civic Si’s multitude of standard safety and driver assistance technologies will, we all hope, keep those young driving enthusiasts out of trouble.
The 200-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine generates 192 pound feet of torque, and the six-speed manual is the sole offering transmission-wise. Manual gear shifting has lost its allure for me as Seattle-area traffic congestion has worsened, automatic transmissions have become incredibly sophisticated, and laziness has gained more favor in my life. But, as manual transmissions go, the Civic Si’s is wonderful, with precise short throws and not too much nor too little clutch effort required.
Civic Si’s EPA rating is respectable for its class: 27 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined.
There are just two trims, and the only difference between them is their tires: Civic Si ($29,950) and Civic Si with HPT ($30,250). HPT stands for high performance tires.
Civic Si’s interior plays up the sport theme to the hilt, but stops short of going down the slippery slope into garishness. Handsome, exclusive body-stabilizing sport seats have built-in head restraints, and prominent shoulder and lower thigh side supports. There are sport pedals and red contrast stitching on the doors, steering wheel, center armrest, and shift hood. The signature metal honeycomb dash trim has red accents. Front seatbacks have red stitched “Si” logos.
The car’s infotainment system is a paragon of infotainment systems for users who put a premium on intuitiveness and common sense. It responds quickly to input, and looks good, too.
2025 HONDA CIVIC Si HPT
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Mary Lowry is a member of the Motor Press Guild and a member and past president of the Northwest Automotive Press Association. She lives in Snohomish County. Vehicles are provided by automotive manufacturers as a one-week loan for evaluation purposes only. Manufacturers do not control content of the reviews.
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