Zonk to those complaining that they’re manual only. I daily drive an S2000 and I will never wish that it was auto. Just buy a second car or learn how to drive stick.
Yes It's Me that’s a bad way to think, you shouldn’t get a car just for the displacement, the materials, reliability, and gas mileage will always trump that of a v8, American V8 at that
Was choosing to buy my first car ... it’s either the Honda Civic sedan or coupe , this video help me a lot . I made the decision that if I were to choose a normal standard car, I would have went with the sedan but if I were to choose based on SI , obviously I’d go with the coupe . In the end , I went with the si coupe black
I have 19 civic touring coupe and honestly think it looks better than the type R. Much more subtle styling but still more aggressive lots of lines instead of multiple spoilers and plastic crap
@@jmoz9305 haha your trippin, no way a touring coupe looks better than a type r. It doesnt even look better than an Si....non-si coupe looks ugly af with no wing
Nice, I got the 2018 si red sedan for my wife...its the best si ever made so far. It's super torquey compared my my 2014 si...i can't wait to flashpro it when the warranty ends, it's suppose to get around 270t to the wheels, my wife gets 40mpg cuz women drive very slow.
Hey Raitis ride!! just posting here because I got the 2019 civic Si black and your video encouraged me to drive manual again :)) It has a nice kick to it 😄
Moved from St. Pete 8 years ago to Ohio, upsetting to see you without a jacket on! Very good video, I have a 2011 LX that I drive to Florida from Ohio every December (16-18 hour drive straight) and she does great. Only takes $50 in gas each way and isn't uncomfortable as you would expect. One day I'll upgrade to an Si, for now I'll keep my little silver slug til she's tired.
5:47 I agree...I love the sedan but I hate the rear bumper vents. I prefer the rear bumper on the coupe more. Hope theres an aftermarket rear bumper available.
Now that my brand new GTI is stalling and fix attempt number 3 probably will not remedy the situation, the SI is at the top of my list. Always enjoy your videos!
Great review, one thing that would make this video better is to have a side by side comparison of different angles of the outside of the two cars. A view of the rear side by side, then a view of both cars standing exactly at the front, etc. Anyway, great job with this video, it shed a light on the differences between sedan and coupé versions, thanks a lot
I've had my 19 Si for a year now. I might just buy the Ktuner and tsp tune just to fix the rev hang. I've held off on the tuner because I bought my car with 3 miles and I don't want to have to replace my clutch , seeing how the car is only 1 year old.
The 2006 Si only had a coupe, 2007 was the first year for the Si sedan in the states but I believe there was a Si sedan in Europe and Japan before that maybe 2005.
I have the 2018 Sport Hatchback and I Agree, the Dual Exhaust on the Sport Hatchback is a lot better looking than the Single exhaust vacuum of the Si’s.
Love my 2017 Civic Si, i have that Pearl White love it... I totally agree with you a inregards to those cloth armrest on doors and center armrest... fun to drive...
I love that you're so fucking detailed man. I've always wondered what Si meant and now I know. I'm still confused on the definition of Touring. I'm getting a 2016 Civic Touring next week. Thanks again bro! Keep up the good work. I subscribed 👍
Touring is their heaviest trim with emphasis on luxury. It's got all the plush plush foofy stuff in it. Sunroof, leather electric seats, all the little high tech sensors, blind spot detectors, automated everything, screen gauges instead of the needle from the lower models, same screen system as the Si but instead of red it's displayed in a light blue surround. It is only available in automatic. It doesn't come with any of the aesthetic exterior accessories like the under body trim or the sideskirts and lips and spoilers, so other than the sun roof and fog lights it will look like the lowest model on the outside. Then the engine only has 170hp as it lacks the exhaust, different turbine and fuel management settings in the computer.
Anything with the word "Touring" in the car world is speaking to endurance as in "long distance rides". So it means comfort, luxury, sitting back, relaxed. pampered. etc
Sorry but those fake rear vents are such a turn off, I saw in person in person other day and you can see it from so far away, I don’t get why companies do this, it doesn’t make the car look better
I heard these "Earth Dream Technology" engines deliver the fuel with so much pressure that it causes reverse blow-by and gasoline gets into the oil and dilutes it which can cause your engine to wear out faster. But since they only use full synthetic, the best thing to do is simply change your oil every 5,000 instead of 7,500-10,000 and you should be all good. Great detailed review. If I'm ever a passenger in the backseat of a vehicle, there's nothing more annoying than trying to get in the back seat of a coupe. If you never plan on driving around with more than 1 person get the coupe. Otherwise get the 4 door. Your passengers will thank you.
The only version of this Si worth buying is the coupe. The rear bumper is so hideous on the sedan. I'm also not a fan of the mirror cam. It's not needed, imo. I would trade off that camera for more padding inside. I have owned both generations of the Si before this version and I'm hesitant to buy this one due to the problems Honda is having with oil dilution. If they can figure it out, I'm sold on the coupe. Honestly, what other car that's going to come with that much power AND active suspension damping for $25k??? The car is a bargain. The car is fun and quick. It's not fast. If you want blaring speed, spend another $15k and get a GT Mustang. Other than the oil dilution issues, I can't find any other faults. Great mileage, quick engine and one of the best manual transmissions on the market on any brand. Curious what the mid cycle refresh will look like. Hopefully they focus on that sedan bumper.
@@soultaker840 it's a real issue with all turbo direct injection engines. The problem is gasoline getting down into the oil crankcase, especially when it's really cold outside and/or you make short trips and don't give the car time to warm up properly. If you want your engine to last, do NOT rely on the maintenance minder to tell you when you should change your oil. Change it at the 5,000 to 7,000 mile interval. No longer. Use high quality full synthetic oil. And when you start the car, do NOT let it sit and idle to warm up. Crank it and drive it. That's the fastest way to get the engine up to running temperature. Idling a cold engine causes the gasoline blowby worse than anything else. And check your oil at every fill up. If you notice your oil level climbing higher on the dipstick at each fill up and you haven't added any oil, that means it's getting diluted. Change the oil asap if that happens. Follow that and you'll be fine. I have to do this with our 2017 Escape with the 2.0 Ecoboost. 57,000 miles in and she runs great. Stay on top of it and it'll last you years and years.
He didn't enter the back seats of the coupe. I wanted to see his reaction. But at the end of the day, we all can expect what tall people are going to feel like. 🤐🏁
@@RaitisRides Right, you might as well need a towing truck to get you out of there, buddy. Don't worry, next time around I'll let you sit on the right passenger front seat. 🏁😬👍🏻
@Raiti's Rides, hey man just for tidbit info. @ 1:09 when you're explaining the headlights, for some weird reason in Canada has full LED headlights while in states the full is only for highest trim.@ 6:20 that vacuum cleaner exhaust according to PR Honda USA was supposed to look like the outline of an 'HDMI' output shape, whatever that means...
It is really interesting how you guys in Canada get more features then the same models here in the States. It is the same thing with the Type R. I guess I can see where those designers are coming from.
My mom owns the 18' civic sport hatch back, i feel like they shouldve made the sedan hatchback the SI, it looks way better than the regular sedan in my opinion
Neither, because there's a known emission system problem that they're doing nothing about aside from just resetting the warning. So happy I haven't had a brand new car for 3 months and it's already having issues.
May you please elaborate? I have a 17 coupe and im tuned, catless dp and more. If you want check out my channel i just got my car wrapped! Or my ig @mvrkfc3 . Im curious to see what emission problem there is
@@FORSAKENGARAGE theyve recently released a recall to update the software that was causing the issue. Solved it for me, should take care of it for everyone else too.
I added a oem ashtray for change to that gaping center console hole. Issue gone. Amazing ashtray BTW. Center armrests are horrible, so I placed a very nice folded plush black microfibre cloth on top. No more issues
Go coupe! It's a great choice and you can't go wrong with it. Yeah, getting people in is gonna be an extra 30 seconds but the space inside is identical. The sedan does have about 2 more inches of headroom due to the coupe's fastback design. Other than that the sedan has a bit of extra trunk space which makes up the majority of it's extra length. People say having more weight on the rear (sedan) is good but people also say a lower center of gravity (coupe) is good. The differences are miniscule. But the coupe looks infinitely better in person. It stands out as a nice car, but the sedan doesn't.
Actually if you want the hatchback you can go with the Sport model. Also with the Sport if you get the Touring you get the LED headlights that the Type R has and you still get the turbo 1.6
jimmydaves correct CVT only and I’m right there with you, in fact I hate the CVT. Cannot stand them. But it’s a nice car, love the LED headlights on it. But I wouldn’t own one. I’m more of a truck and muscle car kind of guy
I have the 17 black coupe si. Great car. Always room to play with it and make it your own. I have goals for it. But it is fun in stock trim. I have a 5 year extended warranty so no rush to void it. Still haven’t even put 10k on it
I enjoy your reviews and I was happy to see that you showed the two trunks but was very disappointed to see no comparison of the back seats. That's basically the only real meaningful difference between the Sedan and Coupe and I feel you missed an opportunity here.
I own an '18 sedan. The only thing I dislike aesthetically are the fake rear vents. However, I'm 45 years old, married, with two kids (9yo & 6yo). The huge backseats make this is the perfect dad mobile.
Great review. Honda should have you look over the prototypes before going to production. The armrests are so important to those of us looking to start families which means road trips in the sedan.
Bad news is my 2015 modern steel metallic Si coupe got totalled last year. Good news is I bought a 2020 black Si coupe last weekend. Anyone badmouthing this automobile is seriously delusional. This is a terrific car, top to bottom.
25SuperAndroid not just an appearance package, from what I know, the suspension is stiffer in sport due to a different suspension, the wheels are lighter and are matte black they come in 19” inch, they come in a stickier tire set up, it has a front lip and side skirts that help with down force, has badging on the car and floor mats that come with it, and some other minor things
I grew up with the Atari too lol. I actually have my working Nintendo still hooked up and was just playing Mario 1 and 3 the other day with my cousin. I really want this car in Crystal Black Pearl.
A couple years back when I was an engineer for Honda, I rented out the 09 si and it was incredible. The gear shift feel was on point, the clutch placement was perfect for heel and toe and the 2.4L NA engine was a blast. I had so much fun driving it, that was the only car I rented out from Honda. I had a new respect for Honda. I test drove the 2018 si expecting something similar but was left shocked at how watered down it was compared to the old one. The pedal placement made it hard for heel and toe and the clutch pedal had no feel to it. That being said the shifter was excellent like the old one. I didn't enjoy the new turbo engine because it felt like it ran out of breath early and exhaust note wasn't great. All things being said, the new one is a very civil and reliable car and I think you can't go wrong if you choose to buy one or not. Drive one and see what you think.
Keep up the great work! I just moved to Denver and the traffic is nothing compared to the DMV. I am considering of getting this car as my first manual car and you sold me on the sedan. I have a large dog and I am planning on getting another one so the coupe won't do justice haha. The only question that I have is does the car have a lot of rev hang? Thanks again!
Trying to pick between this and the Accord sport 2.0 6spd. Came across this and the yellow vid to. The only thing I wish they would add to these vehicles, almost all is a cooling seat option especially in the southern states. It gets so bloody hot.
I’ve grown to like the steering wheel volume control. The knob would be nice tho. Wanting to get the 2020 but I’m praying they lighten up on the rev hang
I am really interested in the Civic Si but does the clutch / transmission can take 300-400 HP without replacing it ? Also im having a tough decision on choosing between the WRX STi or the Civic Si
Back in high school 10+ years ago hond guys wanted si for the vtec...buy could only settle for ex and dx we didnt have $ back then...I owned a Honda but not a honda guy I couldn't pass a good deal up and needed something reliable so I bought one and kept it for 5 years and sold it...was a good car....I'd like to see vtec in this model I think real Honda enthusiasts will choose earlier models just for the vtec engine
5:48 you review those vents like Honda is gonna watch your video and be like “the king has spoken, remove the vents next time” that’s your own personal opinion. I actually like those grills. They make the car look sleeker to me. Don’t be bias
Is it possible to switch out the headlights to LED without screwing up the electrical (ballast issues)? I know that it's super simple on the accords. With the sportiness and extra cost of the si, they should be standard. Or standard on all models. I think Honda is the only company that thinks LED's are something only high end models deserve.
@IMxYOURxDADDY evidently it's due to the fuel cutoff and Rev hang. If you tuned that out then you could reach 60 in second gear more than likely and hit 6.0 flat or high 5s
@IMxYOURxDADDY well some guys have gotten 370/400 XoX and being a 3200 lb car. I'd imagine 5 seconds flat on a good sticky road. Maybe mid-high 4s. Pissing Bmw/Benz owners off for sure
Those black pieces at the front and rear bumpers destroy the look of these cars. I would have to force myself to get the black color if I get this car which I'm not a big fan of. Everything else is great though. I would get this over the BRZ/86, GTI, etc. if they fixed the exterior.
You always do some cool ass reviews. Good looking out, I have the 2019 Civic SI sedan I drive it around for Lyft keep a nice blanket in the back over the seats and I'm not a pushover so people respect my car but I enjoy driving the shit out of it so I might as well get paid for it...I have a tuned on ktuner and people all the time are like damn dude this car is fast and I'm not even trying to go fast LOL and when they know it's a 1.5 l nobody can believe it 😉🤣👍🤔
If you don’t want to learn standard transmission then the Si isn’t for you. I would be disappointed if Honda made an automatic Si.
AGREED!
They don't care if you are disappointed. They like money.
J Moz well yeah of course
Bleach Bottle I wouldn’t be surprised if they make one with automatic. Everything is automatic now
There used to be automatic Si’s back in the days. Hope that was just temporary insanity.
Zonk to those complaining that they’re manual only. I daily drive an S2000 and I will never wish that it was auto. Just buy a second car or learn how to drive stick.
Amen brother!
It takes 15minutes to learn stick shift
@@FSXflyermaster and a new clutch too in some cases.
How are you supposed to learn if you dont own a manual trans car
Cesar Loaiza clutches can last over 100k, you’re not going to kill a clutch from learning on it.
First Si in the USA in 1985, 34 years ago
Very long history
Thank you for that correction! I tripped over my thoughts!
@@bigdisme5622 there aren't 98 Civic Si's that generation Si only came in 99-00
Yes It's Me that’s a bad way to think, you shouldn’t get a car just for the displacement, the materials, reliability, and gas mileage will always trump that of a v8, American V8 at that
Yes It's Me lmfao how often do you race??? That sole purpose is the deciding factor for you to buy a car? You must be a kid huh
@@RaitisRides Do you prefer the SI in black or white?
If there was a Honda Coupe Type R, I would have bought one already.
AGREED!
Same here 100%. I just bought a 2020 Si coupe instead of a CTR because I like the look better. I’ll put the saved money into aftermarket goodies.
So did you end up buying?
@@psilence0 No, there is still not Coupe Type R sold in Germany and I doubt it will be.
Buy an coupe body engine swap
I just picked up my black ‘19 Si Coupe today!!!
Congrats Ben! I hope she gives you plenty of smiles per miles!
Was it heavy?
Also got a '19 black coupe! Love this car.
“Alright guys let’s go look at the sedan” walks to the coupe 💀💀
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective and for watching!
@@RaitisRides saw
Was choosing to buy my first car ... it’s either the Honda Civic sedan or coupe , this video help me a lot . I made the decision that if I were to choose a normal standard car, I would have went with the sedan but if I were to choose based on SI , obviously I’d go with the coupe . In the end , I went with the si coupe black
Thanks for sharing your experience John!
What year and how much did it cost you?
@@AntonioMartinez-kg3zmdamm, he ghosted your ass
For the love of God, make a coupe version of the Type R!
I have 19 civic touring coupe and honestly think it looks better than the type R. Much more subtle styling but still more aggressive lots of lines instead of multiple spoilers and plastic crap
Or the Civic Si-R Coupe!
@@jmoz9305 haha your trippin, no way a touring coupe looks better than a type r. It doesnt even look better than an Si....non-si coupe looks ugly af with no wing
At 6:00 he said” the Vacuum cleaner,I’m glad its not On,it would’ve take my hand”😂
I am so glad you got my little joke! I really appreciate you watching!
I bought the 2019 si sedan recently. I must say its probably the best car I ever owned. Good mpg and drives good. lol
Congrats and thank you for sharing that info! I really appreciate it!
Cray Cray did you good price on it?
26k out the door, crystal black pearl in socal
Nice, I got the 2018 si red sedan for my wife...its the best si ever made so far. It's super torquey compared my my 2014 si...i can't wait to flashpro it when the warranty ends, it's suppose to get around 270t to the wheels, my wife gets 40mpg cuz women drive very slow.
Cray Cray 2019??
Hey Raitis ride!! just posting here because I got the 2019 civic Si black and your video encouraged me to drive manual again :))
It has a nice kick to it 😄
Finally someone who reviews the outside and inside the way you supposed to. Amazing review!!
That is so awesome of you to say! Thank you so much!
Moved from St. Pete 8 years ago to Ohio, upsetting to see you without a jacket on! Very good video, I have a 2011 LX that I drive to Florida from Ohio every December (16-18 hour drive straight) and she does great. Only takes $50 in gas each way and isn't uncomfortable as you would expect. One day I'll upgrade to an Si, for now I'll keep my little silver slug til she's tired.
You can always come and visit Steven! You have a very good car. Nothing wrong with that!
The car has an HDMI port for an exhaust.
You are so very right! lol
Usb-c not hdmi
I totally see it!
Thanks for a good laugh!
@@rad636 nope. Maybe micro USB but definitely not USBC.
One of the best car comparison reviews I have seen. Way to go man, thank you!
That really means a lot!
You're spoiling us with these long videos!
I am so glad that you are enjoying them! I am trying to keep the balance with long ones and shorter ones. Thank you for the feedback!
@@RaitisRides agreed, I love these long videos
I am so glad to hear! There is more to come!
I would go the coupe!
AGREED!
5:47 I agree...I love the sedan but I hate the rear bumper vents. I prefer the rear bumper on the coupe more. Hope theres an aftermarket rear bumper available.
Just bought mine in black last week. Not a single disappointment since! Well done Honda
Congrats!
Mr. Raiti,
The SI came out in the late 80s. ...
I had a 87 si .
118hp stick and loved the car!
Now that my brand new GTI is stalling and fix attempt number 3 probably will not remedy the situation, the SI is at the top of my list. Always enjoy your videos!
GTI is far superior than these pieces of junk.
I am so sorry to hear that you are having issues!
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
Great video once again.Icant wait to upgrade to an si,once they re- design it though.and hopefully it gets an active dual exhaust.
Thank you so much for taking the time to say that! I hope the refresh coming soon will have it!
If honda made a type r coupe I would jump on it immediately
I totally agree with you!
They should base it off the neon green coupe concept. I saw it in person at the civic sedan+civic si private unveiling and it screamed to be a type r.
hat would look ugly af.....the type-r looks perfect
Great review, one thing that would make this video better is to have a side by side comparison of different angles of the outside of the two cars. A view of the rear side by side, then a view of both cars standing exactly at the front, etc. Anyway, great job with this video, it shed a light on the differences between sedan and coupé versions, thanks a lot
Just brought home a Blue coupe the other day. Switching from a 2000 Z/28 so power is a little down. But my god is it fun to drive.
Congrats! Thanks for sharing your input with that! I hope she continues to bring you many smiles per miles!
I have the sedan and it’s awesome to drive everyday. Easy to move through traffic if you need.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this!
this channel😂 every time i’m thinking of buying a car and looking at one u do that cars review love this channel
Thank you so much that really means a lot!
Smooth camera work 👌 also like how u cover every detail
Thank you for throwing Tom some camera love! I appreciate your support!
“We first got the si in 2007” as I’m sitting in my 2006 Si
Hondata fixes rev hang. And makes each si so much better honestly.
That is great to know thank you so much for saying!
I've had my 19 Si for a year now. I might just buy the Ktuner and tsp tune just to fix the rev hang.
I've held off on the tuner because I bought my car with 3 miles and I don't want to have to replace my clutch , seeing how the car is only 1 year old.
The first Si in the USA wasn’t in 2007...
Probably meant first 4 door SI maybe???? First 4 door SI was in 2006 I think.
Yeah I tripped over my thoughts on that! Thanks for understanding!
That is an excellent point! Thank you!
The 2006 Si only had a coupe, 2007 was the first year for the Si sedan in the states but I believe there was a Si sedan in Europe and Japan before that maybe 2005.
We've had the Si since the 80s, what is he talking about
Imagine if the SI had the power of the new GLI..PERFECTION
That is a very good point!
I have the 2018 Sport Hatchback and I Agree, the Dual Exhaust on the Sport Hatchback is a lot better looking than the Single exhaust vacuum of the Si’s.
I totally agree with you!
Love my 2017 Civic Si, i have that Pearl White love it... I totally agree with you a inregards to those cloth armrest on doors and center armrest... fun to drive...
Thanks Richard for sharing your input as an owner!
Really want to get the coupe.. but I need to learn how to drive manual lol
Allen Aguas Learned how to drive stick in 3 days with my 2019 coupe. Would definitely recommend learning on a honda
It’s not that hard I learned in about 10 minutes
I love that you're so fucking detailed man. I've always wondered what Si meant and now I know. I'm still confused on the definition of Touring. I'm getting a 2016 Civic Touring next week. Thanks again bro! Keep up the good work. I subscribed 👍
That is so very awesome of you to say Aaron! I really appreciate your support! I hope everything goes easy with you get your Civic next week!
Touring is their heaviest trim with emphasis on luxury. It's got all the plush plush foofy stuff in it. Sunroof, leather electric seats, all the little high tech sensors, blind spot detectors, automated everything, screen gauges instead of the needle from the lower models, same screen system as the Si but instead of red it's displayed in a light blue surround. It is only available in automatic. It doesn't come with any of the aesthetic exterior accessories like the under body trim or the sideskirts and lips and spoilers, so other than the sun roof and fog lights it will look like the lowest model on the outside. Then the engine only has 170hp as it lacks the exhaust, different turbine and fuel management settings in the computer.
Anything with the word "Touring" in the car world is speaking to endurance as in "long distance rides". So it means comfort, luxury, sitting back, relaxed. pampered. etc
@@twrcrew8852 My nigga... thank you lol
@@RaitisRides I got my Honda Civic Touring! It's awesome man. LKAS and all that. It's spacious.
I loved SI coupe. My favorite.
Thanks for sharing input from your ownership!
Sorry but those fake rear vents are such a turn off, I saw in person in person other day and you can see it from so far away, I don’t get why companies do this, it doesn’t make the car look better
Yup....the front too....terrible.
I totally agree with you! One of the many reasons I got rid of my Type R.
They say soon it is getting refreshed!
@@RaitisRides Can you put another Civic bumper on?
That is a very good question!
I heard these "Earth Dream Technology" engines deliver the fuel with so much pressure that it causes reverse blow-by and gasoline gets into the oil and dilutes it which can cause your engine to wear out faster. But since they only use full synthetic, the best thing to do is simply change your oil every 5,000 instead of 7,500-10,000 and you should be all good. Great detailed review. If I'm ever a passenger in the backseat of a vehicle, there's nothing more annoying than trying to get in the back seat of a coupe. If you never plan on driving around with more than 1 person get the coupe. Otherwise get the 4 door. Your passengers will thank you.
The only version of this Si worth buying is the coupe. The rear bumper is so hideous on the sedan. I'm also not a fan of the mirror cam. It's not needed, imo. I would trade off that camera for more padding inside. I have owned both generations of the Si before this version and I'm hesitant to buy this one due to the problems Honda is having with oil dilution. If they can figure it out, I'm sold on the coupe. Honestly, what other car that's going to come with that much power AND active suspension damping for $25k??? The car is a bargain. The car is fun and quick. It's not fast. If you want blaring speed, spend another $15k and get a GT Mustang. Other than the oil dilution issues, I can't find any other faults. Great mileage, quick engine and one of the best manual transmissions on the market on any brand. Curious what the mid cycle refresh will look like. Hopefully they focus on that sedan bumper.
Very good points! Thank you for sharing!
@@soultaker840 it's a real issue with all turbo direct injection engines. The problem is gasoline getting down into the oil crankcase, especially when it's really cold outside and/or you make short trips and don't give the car time to warm up properly. If you want your engine to last, do NOT rely on the maintenance minder to tell you when you should change your oil. Change it at the 5,000 to 7,000 mile interval. No longer. Use high quality full synthetic oil. And when you start the car, do NOT let it sit and idle to warm up. Crank it and drive it. That's the fastest way to get the engine up to running temperature. Idling a cold engine causes the gasoline blowby worse than anything else. And check your oil at every fill up. If you notice your oil level climbing higher on the dipstick at each fill up and you haven't added any oil, that means it's getting diluted. Change the oil asap if that happens. Follow that and you'll be fine. I have to do this with our 2017 Escape with the 2.0 Ecoboost. 57,000 miles in and she runs great. Stay on top of it and it'll last you years and years.
I was told by a guy who owns a 2018 si that Honda fixed the oil dilution issue for 2019. Can anyone confirm this?
He didn't enter the back seats of the coupe. I wanted to see his reaction. But at the end of the day, we all can expect what tall people are going to feel like. 🤐🏁
I was afraid I wasn't going to get back out! lol
@@RaitisRides Right, you might as well need a towing truck to get you out of there, buddy. Don't worry, next time around I'll let you sit on the right passenger front seat. 🏁😬👍🏻
Best review I've seen on a car. "Whatever floats your boat"? "Vacuum cleaner exhaust"? LOL!
Thanks Larry! That really means a lot!
I thought Si was Spanish. The Hispanic Honda.
Ha!
@Raiti's Rides, hey man just for tidbit info. @ 1:09 when you're explaining the headlights, for some weird reason in Canada has full LED headlights while in states the full is only for highest trim.@ 6:20 that vacuum cleaner exhaust according to PR Honda USA was supposed to look like the outline of an 'HDMI' output shape, whatever that means...
No...lol
Thanks for watching!
It is really interesting how you guys in Canada get more features then the same models here in the States. It is the same thing with the Type R. I guess I can see where those designers are coming from.
My mom owns the 18' civic sport hatch back, i feel like they shouldve made the sedan hatchback the SI, it looks way better than the regular sedan in my opinion
Thank you for sharing your input and perspective!
Great detail description that I really appreciate
Thanks Oscar I really appreciate it!
Neither, because there's a known emission system problem that they're doing nothing about aside from just resetting the warning. So happy I haven't had a brand new car for 3 months and it's already having issues.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
May you please elaborate? I have a 17 coupe and im tuned, catless dp and more. If you want check out my channel i just got my car wrapped! Or my ig @mvrkfc3 . Im curious to see what emission problem there is
@@FORSAKENGARAGE theyve recently released a recall to update the software that was causing the issue. Solved it for me, should take care of it for everyone else too.
I added a oem ashtray for change to that gaping center console hole. Issue gone. Amazing ashtray BTW. Center armrests are horrible, so I placed a very nice folded plush black microfibre cloth on top. No more issues
Thanks Bob for sharing some of your input!
Go coupe! It's a great choice and you can't go wrong with it. Yeah, getting people in is gonna be an extra 30 seconds but the space inside is identical. The sedan does have about 2 more inches of headroom due to the coupe's fastback design. Other than that the sedan has a bit of extra trunk space which makes up the majority of it's extra length. People say having more weight on the rear (sedan) is good but people also say a lower center of gravity (coupe) is good. The differences are miniscule. But the coupe looks infinitely better in person. It stands out as a nice car, but the sedan doesn't.
Thanks for that great input and perspective!
I drove by this dealership on a trip to pick up a 93 prelude thought Bout pulling in for a photo OP but didn't now I regret.
Oh man that would of been cool!
Awesome review man! You’re my fifth video and you’ve convinced me
Thanks for taking the time to watch and say that!
I own a 2007 Honda Civic Si when its time to get a new one I'll be sure to get another one
You the man, Raitit! I was a Si. I got a Lx now. But it’s good too.
I’m actually in love with this car great car for the price😍
Actually if you want the hatchback you can go with the Sport model. Also with the Sport if you get the Touring you get the LED headlights that the Type R has and you still get the turbo 1.6
I really appreciate you taking the time to share your opinion! You bring up some great points!
I thought the Sport Touring only comes with CVT? That won't cut it for us "manual only" types.
jimmydaves correct CVT only and I’m right there with you, in fact I hate the CVT. Cannot stand them. But it’s a nice car, love the LED headlights on it. But I wouldn’t own one. I’m more of a truck and muscle car kind of guy
The coating on the buttons is so the paint don’t fade over time
Thanks for that heads up!
I have the 17 black coupe si. Great car. Always room to play with it and make it your own. I have goals for it. But it is fun in stock trim. I have a 5 year extended warranty so no rush to void it. Still haven’t even put 10k on it
Thank you so for sharing your input and perspective on that! I appreciate you watching!
I'm sold. I've had Chevrolet. I've had Subaru. Now it's time to go Honda. I'm not biased
It is a great car!
Still waiting for the hatchback si
Don't hold your breathe!
Jorge ARGUELLO The Civic Hatchback has the Sport which is similar 1.5 Turbo.. 180 HP
I enjoy your reviews and I was happy to see that you showed the two trunks but was very disappointed to see no comparison of the back seats. That's basically the only real meaningful difference between the Sedan and Coupe and I feel you missed an opportunity here.
I LOVE THE VENTS ON THE FRONT AND BACK KEEP IT
Honda please make a Civic Si two doors body style with the Type-R engine!
Honda makes really fun transmissions.
You can say that again!
I own an '18 sedan. The only thing I dislike aesthetically are the fake rear vents. However, I'm 45 years old, married, with two kids (9yo & 6yo). The huge backseats make this is the perfect dad mobile.
25:07 THATS WHAT SHE SAID !!!
Great review. Honda should have you look over the prototypes before going to production. The armrests are so important to those of us looking to start families which means road trips in the sedan.
Thank you so much! That really means a lot!
Raiti's Rides well deserved. You can another subscriber too. Will be checking out other videos before I make my next purchase.
Bad news is my 2015 modern steel metallic Si coupe got totalled last year.
Good news is I bought a 2020 black Si coupe last weekend. Anyone badmouthing this automobile is seriously delusional. This is a terrific car, top to bottom.
Fully agree about the back end on the sedan but I do like the coupe back end better
Great minds think a like!
Nice overview of the two models. Enjoying the content. Any chance of your doing a 2019 Civic Si HFP overview?
I will try to put that together for you!
Please do so , even if just an appearance package it’s awesome to be inform !
25SuperAndroid not just an appearance package, from what I know, the suspension is stiffer in sport due to a different suspension, the wheels are lighter and are matte black they come in 19” inch, they come in a stickier tire set up, it has a front lip and side skirts that help with down force, has badging on the car and floor mats that come with it, and some other minor things
Blueeyedgamer, are the floormats part of the 2019 edition? The HFP description from Honda doesn't mention them, but I know the 2018 did.
You got it!
I grew up with the Atari too lol. I actually have my working Nintendo still hooked up and was just playing Mario 1 and 3 the other day with my cousin. I really want this car in Crystal Black Pearl.
In my time year I have own a 93 civic si hatchback, 2000 si coupe, and now 08 si sedan. Should I get a 2019 si now?
You may one to take one for a spin! Just a warning though be prepared to buy because you are going to like it!
A couple years back when I was an engineer for Honda, I rented out the 09 si and it was incredible. The gear shift feel was on point, the clutch placement was perfect for heel and toe and the 2.4L NA engine was a blast. I had so much fun driving it, that was the only car I rented out from Honda. I had a new respect for Honda. I test drove the 2018 si expecting something similar but was left shocked at how watered down it was compared to the old one. The pedal placement made it hard for heel and toe and the clutch pedal had no feel to it. That being said the shifter was excellent like the old one. I didn't enjoy the new turbo engine because it felt like it ran out of breath early and exhaust note wasn't great. All things being said, the new one is a very civil and reliable car and I think you can't go wrong if you choose to buy one or not. Drive one and see what you think.
Yolo
Keep up the great work! I just moved to Denver and the traffic is nothing compared to the DMV. I am considering of getting this car as my first manual car and you sold me on the sedan. I have a large dog and I am planning on getting another one so the coupe won't do justice haha. The only question that I have is does the car have a lot of rev hang? Thanks again!
Thanks for the compliment! The rev hang is not to bad! I think you will enjoy it!
Trying to pick between this and the Accord sport 2.0 6spd. Came across this and the yellow vid to. The only thing I wish they would add to these vehicles, almost all is a cooling seat option especially in the southern states. It gets so bloody hot.
Sadly in Singapore we dont get the Si. You either go for the normal Civic or pretty much go full out for the Civic Type R
Geesh that is kind of rough!
Here in india we only have a civic CVT petrol
And a diesel Manual Civic, we dont even get to to feel the original power of the civic, the vtec
Tampa! My second home. Like your reviews 👍
Thanks Lenny! Where is your first? Thank you for your compliment!
@@RaitisRides No problem. I'm in Fort Myers.
Very cool! So close!
Now I drive my eg 4 hatchback 1,5 explosion and he is original and also great 💪
I was ready to buy one of these but after reading a lot of horror stories about Honda new car problems, paint peeling, I'm hesitant...
What, if any, third party products would you add to this car? Great job, love the coupe and glad they now have white!
I think the Hondata tuner is the way to go if you want more power.
Rod Hardin widebody kit
yasssss thank the honda gods for the volume knob
Many people are very happy about that!
I’ve grown to like the steering wheel volume control. The knob would be nice tho. Wanting to get the 2020 but I’m praying they lighten up on the rev hang
Worked for Homda for a long time. Buy the 4 door!! It’s chassis is far stiffer than the coupe
Why are all the manufacturers go after the fake vents? That’s kinda a turned off for me.
Great review Joe.
I totally agree with you!
I am really interested in the Civic Si but does the clutch / transmission can take 300-400 HP without replacing it ? Also im having a tough decision on choosing between the WRX STi or the Civic Si
No, that would need to have some updates done. I would go STI all day long!
Price range is over 10k difference. Why not the regular wrx
Back in high school 10+ years ago hond guys wanted si for the vtec...buy could only settle for ex and dx we didnt have $ back then...I owned a Honda but not a honda guy I couldn't pass a good deal up and needed something reliable so I bought one and kept it for 5 years and sold it...was a good car....I'd like to see vtec in this model I think real Honda enthusiasts will choose earlier models just for the vtec engine
"The people in the car next to us know..." LOL
I am so glad that you got that little joke!
@@RaitisRides It was well placed, and I say that from experience owning many Honda's. They always seem to hold back a little, quite annoying!
5:48 you review those vents like Honda is gonna watch your video and be like “the king has spoken, remove the vents next time” that’s your own personal opinion. I actually like those grills. They make the car look sleeker to me. Don’t be bias
The exhaust is the forbidden hdmi cable
You are not the only one to say that.
Coupe looks a lot better on these, 2007-2015 I’d go with Si Sedan
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
"Alright let's take a look at the sedan." (fade to black) "Alright guys time for the coupe." Whoops! lol
Wish they made a hatchback Si available.
You are so right Andy!
I wish they bring the standard full LED headlights! To the USA
AGREED!
Is it possible to switch out the headlights to LED without screwing up the electrical (ballast issues)? I know that it's super simple on the accords. With the sportiness and extra cost of the si, they should be standard. Or standard on all models. I think Honda is the only company that thinks LED's are something only high end models deserve.
@markharms1695 I have installed LED lights on my 2019 SI Coupe ( bulbs only) and have had no problems. That would be headlights and foglights.
I have the exact white coupe and I love it
Great Video!
Honda underrated these. 205 hp (to the wheels) it more than likely makes around 230hp/210tq from factory to the crank.
@IMxYOURxDADDY evidently it's due to the fuel cutoff and Rev hang. If you tuned that out then you could reach 60 in second gear more than likely and hit 6.0 flat or high 5s
@IMxYOURxDADDY well some guys have gotten 370/400 XoX and being a 3200 lb car. I'd imagine 5 seconds flat on a good sticky road. Maybe mid-high 4s. Pissing Bmw/Benz owners off for sure
Super cool daily runner👍
I totally agree with you Dean! Which one would you go with?
They also need upgraded headlights..even Corolla's have LED's
AGREED!
Those black pieces at the front and rear bumpers destroy the look of these cars. I would have to force myself to get the black color if I get this car which I'm not a big fan of. Everything else is great though. I would get this over the BRZ/86, GTI, etc. if they fixed the exterior.
I totally agree with you!
Honda needs to open those black areas into functional engine cooling vents. This car needs it
Great video, thank you.
You always do some cool ass reviews. Good looking out, I have the 2019 Civic SI sedan I drive it around for Lyft keep a nice blanket in the back over the seats and I'm not a pushover so people respect my car but I enjoy driving the shit out of it so I might as well get paid for it...I have a tuned on ktuner and people all the time are like damn dude this car is fast and I'm not even trying to go fast LOL and when they know it's a 1.5 l nobody can believe it 😉🤣👍🤔
Thank you George! I would love to be picked up in by a Lyft driver with a Civic Si!
I’m gonna wait for 2020 model...
Probably a good idea because a refresh is coming!
2020 will be little different from these. Next gen is 2021
What does the sport mode do exactly? My husband just bought a black Honda Civic si and trying to learn about all the features
It makes the suspension stiffer, changes the feedback from the throttle an steering.
Raiti's Rides thankyou!
I would drive that to take me back to my youth and the days of Atari. Even further back to being born with the umbilical cord charger. Cool Comparison
You really hit my funny bone big time! Thanks for the compliment!