The 2022 Honda Civic Si is a Pure Driver's Car

Where other sport compacts like the VW GTI, Hyundai Veloster N, and Subaru WRX have creeped up in performance and price, the 2022 Honda Civic Si maintains a more value-oriented proposition. See why it's a favorite of Car and Driver's in this video with Carlos Lago.

Shot and edited by Alex Malburg

00:00 Intro
01:08 Overview
01:27 Engine, power, wheels, and tires
02:04 Performance test results
03:05 Beyond the numbers
05:55 Interior
06:36 Backseat test
07:22 Conclusion

[ShaneMorris]

Honda keeps on keeping it real. Save the manuals.

[DJL]

Carlos is the only reason to subscribe to this channel.

[raver]

Holding on to my lightly modded FA5 for life. (18" OZ wheels, K&N Typhoon SRI, Invidia headers/exhaust, Hondata Tune, HID retrofit). That being said, I am still thrilled to see any vehicles like the '22 Si being offered at all. I believe the Civic Si from 2015 or earlier to be classics in the making. Still analog feeling with just the right amount of tech.

[kobear]

I was all set to trade in my 2019 Si on the 2022 Si until I found out that the heated seats and fog lamps have been deleted and unavailable to install on the dealer level. Those two features were actually the deal breakers since I use those features often. Also knowing these features are STANDARD on the Sport Touring level pisses me off even more.

[trevorhsu]

They moderately de-contented it (no heated seats or adaptive dampers) while really significantly raising the price. If it wasn't so much more than the last gen I wouldn't be so upset. It's undeniably more handsome but I don't see why people are saying this is a good value anymore

[tomtom]

I had a 17 Si coupe and it was wonderful to driver on a daily basis, ride/handling was perfect, brakes were excellent, and the fuel economy was very good. The only thing that made me get something else was the engine didn't feel very exciting or special. It just sounded like an appliance. It's unfortunate because every other aspect of the car was so good.

[FredyVergara]

I started driving manual 7 yrs ago in a Prelude. Im part of the save the manual club!

[donaldlee]

Honda and Toyota keep putting out awesome pure driver’s car, 80’s JDM vibe is back

[TML]

Canada here… you’re getting screwed Carlos! We get ALL the features. 😀 I’m putting my order in soon.

[CPMUNSEY]

I love this car but I wish it had the 2.0t from the Accord. It would be perfect with like 40-60hp more than it has currently. Still a great car but a little underpowered for my taste.

[MravacKid]

I appreciate the move towards a less edgy design, hopefully someday they'll make a complete return to the lovely, clean lines like the past millennium cars without all the silly "modern" design elements that get outdated within a couple of years.

[surferbone]

Just checked one out at a local dealership and they had a 15k market adjustment and 4k in dealer add-ons, so basically asking 48k for an SI. Yes, it's a great car if it came in under 30k, but virtually no dealerships in socal are charging at that rate. I can't imagine the markups on the new Type-R.

[nickzarnetske]

I love reviews with Carlos, my legit favorite!

[bigkev]

I love that Carlos films around N Territorial

[flea]

They nailed the interior. I feel like the engine is too small. Probably needs the 2.0T. 240-250hp would be a sweet spot for that car.

[paulbenoit]

Great car for sure but local dealers are jacking up the price with worthless dealer added equipment and "adjusted market value" mark ups. Most are second stickered at $36, 000 plus. Give it a few months or preorder! Nice video.

[JustinDaniels]

I just want the manual V6 Accord Coupe brought back. The last Accord Coupe and the last V6 Accord was made in 2017.

[cargogh]

Nice review. It reminded me of Car and Driver decades ago when the feel and fit and finish were used to pick a winner over a something, like a Corvette, which had better performance numbers in virtually every category. Of course, this time the numbers are worse.

[MindDezign]

Road testing in winter. I don't miss THAT at all STILL !
Great review.

[ervin]

Surprised it weight in under 3000lbs considering how big it is.