2022 Honda Civic Si - Road Trip Driving Impressions

MSRP: From $27,300
Horsepower: 200 hp
Engine: 1.5 L 4-cylinder
Tire size: P235/40R18
MPG: 27 city / 37 highway
Curb weight: 2,952 lbs
Transmission: 6-speed manual

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[snail]

What I appreciate the most out of this review…isn’t in the review. It’s the experience and wisdom baked-in. This guy has driven a 911 Turbo S, a 720S, etc, but can separate from those experiences to remain right-sized with expectations and thoughts.

That’s what makes this channel useful to critical shoppers. Thanks.

[abdullaharif]

Useful metric conversions:
0:19 (1931 km)
2:47 (5.9 L/100km, 17 km/L over average speed of 118 km/h)
2:56 (6.4 L/100km, 15.7 km/L to 5.9 L/100km, 17 km/L)
3:05 (between 121 to 137 km/h)
8:28 (128 km/h)
12:34 (around 149 kW, 203 PS)
12:36 (1315 kg)
14:46 (29.5°C in Nashville)

[wtfx]

10, 000 over msrp. That’s what I was quoted. I literally laughed in her face and walked away.

[UnrelatedNonsense]

I frequent up my parents house in my 22 Si which is a about a 400 mile round trip. The car has been amazing to me and having the super nice stereo makes road tripping great. The gearing is a little short and the car sits at 3000 rpm around 75 MPH but the road noise cancels out and engine drone

[andybub]

This car has literally everything I want. Decent hp paired with a manual, a good infotainment, a quality sound system, all of that while keeping the great practicality the civic is known for. Also it will hold its value very well, especially the way the market is today. Only thing I don't like is the L15 engine is known for head gasket problems, but i've heard that its much less likely to happen on the SI. And im a mechanic anyways so if it blows at 100, 000 I can fix it. Also the auto start stop would drive me insane, at least it can be disabled.

[imbeggar]

The SI is a joy to drive, no doubt, but bc of the gauging dealer markups, I went the GTI. For me, in my 40s, I find the gti a bit more refined, quieter, I prefer the softer steering feel, and slightly more comfortable, and on road trips I have actually cracked 43.1 miles per gallon!

[Fivestarrs]

Traded my 2020 accord 2.0 for the new si. Disregarding the horsepower, this is a more engaging car to drive. Not to mention its crazy maneuverable compared to the boat lengthed accord. And the rear seat in this car will totally suffice if your friends are not XL sized. Done about 3000 miles so far and have averaged 35mpg combined with a fair bit of aggressive driving (accord averages 23), really surprised it does better on gas than a miata. Road noise is acceptable but not great, on par with the accord, can get annoying over long distances. But if you find yourself not needing the rear seats as often, the new si is a really good one car solution imo.

[owequitit]

IMO, the Si has always been under-rated as a road trip car. I used to live the Si’s all the way back to the 4th Gen Civic and CRX Si.

I drove my 2009 Si from the west coast of AZ to Oshkosh, WI non-stop over 33 hours and then back again via Dallas, TX within the span of 10 days. Absolutely no issues other than a bit of excessive road noise. Even my dad had no complaints with his bad back.

Great video!

[jamesledermann]

I have been yearning for a new si vid from topher and here it is!

[paulziegler]

Ditto to everything you said in the video. I owend a '22 Blazing Orange Civic Si from December '21 until July '22. I traded it for a Elantra N with the DCT. I love the Elantra N for many of the same reasons, light, great handling, great steering, etc. After 3 weeks without the Civic I missed the fun of shifting and I saw online that a Blue Si was in transit to a local dealer and I now will be trading my '21 Accord Sport for another Si. Best thing is, I bought a set of aftermarket wheels and Michelin PS4S tires for the Si that I kept and they will be going on the new, blue Si when she arrives. Those tires are much quieter and fantastic handling! I did one 1300 mile road trip from New York to Florida in the Si and have a basis to agree 100% with your review. Excellent!

[paulrussell]

Ordered one of these today, got it for 800 under msrp here in vancouver. Will have it in 3 weeks

[belovedLion]

Just hit 7k on my 22’ Si. Perfect daily, no doubt.

[apostolisbournous]

Such an amazing place and magic car too!!!! I have the 9th gen civic and im in love with it!! You are so lucky guy. Honda is the best car in the world!

[leedaomillz]

Honda makes brilliant cars. I wish they still made the s2000

[zuhayerahnafaziz]

Watching this after having my 2022 Si for almost 3 months, this makes me smile despite it's drawbacks. Great work Topher.

[jessemarsh]

Before starting the video and seeing this was a Blazing Orange Pearl example, I originally thought "oh cool, Tedward drove out to visit!"

[keken__pr]

Have a 4 door 2013 Si Bone Stock with 18" rims from 2017 Si. Took it to Autocross once and Open Track once. Gas and Oil changes so far and this is the modern car I ever have. No complains just the Android Auto lol 🤷🏻‍♂️

[pieeable]

This Civic looks so cool and in Malaysia🇲🇾 we called as "Civic FE"... pretty nice👍

[clover]

40+ MPG at 73 MPH is stellar. My old 2020 Honda Fit 6 speed got 42 MPG sticking to 65 MPH ...

[wwjoshdew]

YouTube recommends your videos so damn much, that I went ahead and just subscribed. lmao. I search a video, and your channel shows up. Every damn time.