I'm about to sell my 2012 grabber blue Mustang GT manual with only 23K miles for a 2015 Civic Si. I've come to realize horsepower isn't everything. What matters is being more in touch with the road and being in a car that's not elevated and large/heavy.
The "oh blank" handles are designed primarily to assist in getting in and out of the car, though they can also be used during those "oh blank" moments. Considering that, it makes perfect sense that the driver would have one.
I was looking at buying an ILX 6 speed or a TLX V6 Advanced and ended up buying a 2014 Civic SI Sedan in Dyno Blue. I could not rationalize spending 7k more for a ILX or 20k more for the TLX. It's just me and my Golden Retriever and the sedan works great. I also wanted another SI as I bought a CRX SI new in 1987. These cars are just to much fun...
Dave, why didn't you mention the fact that you have the front, side and rear underbody spoilers and show a pop up pic of one with out it? Cool review...as always.
I would love to see you do a review of the 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk. Especially one of your off-road reviews. I don't know if you have ways of choosing what you review or not, but I bet a lot of people would love to see you review the Renegade because it's brand new.
for the issue with the space in the back guys open their legs and gals close their legs and put to the side that's usually what happens with me being 6ft tall in a coupe.
Great review I have subscribed after watching this video . Keep up the great work most reviews nowadays are to auto or robotic and this review is directed more at the general public. Thanks!
+Oscar MORENO ALBA Personally, I don't like the Focus just for the hatchback style. Speed? if it's stock the Focus will smoke the SI. Now if you start pulling out some mods....that's a different story. SI's interior though! that's what sold me to buy my 2014 SI
+reaj2010 are you a fucking idiot. Jeeps are fucking slow. This is the Civc SI not a base. I dare you to race a civic SI in a jeep wrangler. You will loose every fucking time, Better yet run my RSX-S with the k20 motor from the 8th gen civic SI. 200hp stock but im making 215 rignt now. Id smoke any fucking jeep unless it was an SRT-8. anystock jeep. Jeeps are fucking slow as fuck, everyone knows that. even the sports are slow. 285hp but weighs 4000lbs. lol i weigh like 1200lbs lighter and have less drivetrain loss. Id smoke that even if i was stock. From a dig, from a roll wouldnt matter, id walk that shit all fucking day. Jeeps are meant for offloading which 90 percent of the owner base doesn't even fucking do. They are not fast on the street they are fast offload.
Why did Honda make the housing for the fog lights so freaking big? I don't like the front bumper design at all. Way too clunky looking instead of sleek.
The rear seat release things are in the trunk.. I would really like to know how the hell you're supposed to use them in the coupe version. In my 2012 sedan non si, they don't release the seat and keep it released- if that makes sense. I have to pull the thing and with my other hand pull the seat forward (so, have one hand in the trunk pulling that thing, and the other going through the window/door pulling the seat forward at the same time). This is the only decent looking civic, at least from the exterior..interior still looks cheap...and as I said in one of your other vids it's probably just because of the color. Still looks like the dash is one big piece of plastic, as it is on my 2012.
U sure its not a defective latch/spring? Odd that you'd have to pull the handle while pushing on the seat. Or maybe the dealer just forgot to include the stick used to push on the seat from the back lmao
I like the 2015 civic si. It's a fun car to drive. If you put a turbo in it. The car will make 300 hp on 5 to 8 psi. The k20 or k24 motor are the best for na or boost. Honda Power Of Dreams.
TheCashistrash I don't think it's about the performance. I think it's about tradition. Owning a stick shift sports car has always traditionally been the thing & honda just wanted to keep it that way & they're still selling both si & base trim civics like nothing so I'm sure they're fine with the choice they made :)
+TheCashistrash its not what the computer can or cant do, its the pure joy of driving. you are probably right ,these days a automatic could get better, but short of traffic the joy of controlling the shifting of the car just cant be beat.
drchulo76 Yes, the Si won. I made a special announcement in a 60 second video this morning on our Facebook page. In it I share WHEN we'll make the 2015 Genesis video public. The Si received 57.5% of the vote.
Sad thing is you will not see those nice red seats if you actually sees one at the dealership. They always give reviewer a fully loaded car with features commonly not in a car you see in a lot.
Dan Man I'll give Honda for reliability but I had a 2007 Civic Coupe before ans it was not the best experience. Seating is too low like ur being trap in a cocoon. Heavy door and seating makes it hard to get in and out everytime.
Dave, I need some advice. Between the honda civic si (probably the sedan) and the mazda 3, which one would you prefer? I have to buy a car in a few months and im looking for a fun to drive car but also a practical daily driver. Oh yes and i prefer manuals :)
Everyman Driver Car Reviews That sounds wonderful! Here's what i love about your videos: You point out things that buyers look for in a car, price, mileage, cabin space, trunk space and regular driving comfort
Jhonni Between the Civic and the Golf Gti, which one would you choose? There are so many good vehicles and its hard to buy just one these days. Ah money, wish it grew on trees rt lol
Jhonni Yes i am. I have about 4 months so im doing a good amount of research. I always loved hot hatches. I like the looks of a GTi, its refinement, the feel and the engine noise. Im also looking at a civic si and wondering which one would be better. The new mustang is really good considering how it has a independent rear suspension (thank you ford!!). But I also want a more practical car. Something I can drive to a more professional event, something i can bring back groceries (or scrap metal and bits and components for stuff i keep building) and carry 4 people to a nice spot to enjoy a weekend with a cooler full of beer. Its hard to satisfy all these needs while having a need for fun driving. So far I've narrowed it down to a Gold GTI, WRX (maybe i cant afford that) and a Civic Si. I think ill keep in touch with you to see what car you end up buying
Jhonni Thats very true. The other thing i dont like about subaru is that they feel cheap on the inside. Its awesome how they pass on those savings to the customer but sometimes i do want to sit inside a car that doesnt feel that "Plastic-iy". Ill send you a PM
Nice review. I don't like the SI engine from Honda. Unless you are revving the crap out of it I found it sluggish. I'd rather have more torque so it would have more power at a usable RPM. Honda needs to start to use Turbos. A RWD car in there line up cars would do wonders for their image as well
Not pleased with what I see , you spend $32,000 Cnd and it doesn't have a rear cupholder and that dash is just awful !! Looks like no temp gauge and of course not volts or oil gauges . Loose the two tier crap and use better materials . The dash looks like cheap plastic . If your going to build a sport car then put more info on the dash . 😝
I'm about to sell my 2012 grabber blue Mustang GT manual with only 23K miles for a 2015 Civic Si. I've come to realize horsepower isn't everything. What matters is being more in touch with the road and being in a car that's not elevated and large/heavy.
check out the new Camaro with the I4.
The "oh blank" handles are designed primarily to assist in getting in and out of the car, though they can also be used during those "oh blank" moments. Considering that, it makes perfect sense that the driver would have one.
Great choice in car, trim and of course color!! Awesome review my friend. #Honda #HondaLove
It looks much better than I remember the Si looking.
This car came with a body kit consisted of front spoiler, side and rear skirt which costs ~$1200 extra.
I bought the 2014 Sedan Si, Same color love it.. A head turner for sure.. Thanks for your Video..
I have the exact same car and I absolutely love it!
5'11 I honestly thought Dave was like 6'2-6'3
I was looking at buying an ILX 6 speed or a TLX V6 Advanced and ended up buying a 2014 Civic SI Sedan in Dyno Blue. I could not rationalize spending 7k more for a ILX or 20k more for the TLX. It's just me and my Golden Retriever and the sedan works great. I also wanted another SI as I bought a CRX SI new in 1987. These cars are just to much fun...
I really like this civic si. Only thing i don't like are those wheels. Also would like Honda to use better materials for the seats.
Drive oh ship handle is for when you have a right hand drive vehicle. They make as much compatible for each country.
Great review. I like when you give your opinion and say what you don't like,not only what you like👍
ciscoheras Thank you. What are your LIKES and DISLIKES about the Si?
Dream car !!!!
great review! Great way of walking through all the features!
Dave, why didn't you mention the fact that you have the front, side and rear underbody spoilers and show a pop up pic of one with out it? Cool review...as always.
I would love to see you do a review of the 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk. Especially one of your off-road reviews. I don't know if you have ways of choosing what you review or not, but I bet a lot of people would love to see you review the Renegade because it's brand new.
Love the Civic but hate the digital speedometer.
for the issue with the space in the back guys open their legs and gals close their legs and put to the side that's usually what happens with me being 6ft tall in a coupe.
hey Dave awesome review pal.....please continue doing great reviews buddy!
Thames Zabala That's the plan, thank you and thank you for sharing our videos - Dave
Nicely done as always, sir. Tell me- would you rather own one of these, or an FRS? I'm debating them as candidate first car purchases. Thanks!
Will you do a review for the 2015 honda pilot soon? Love your vids
I'm sure it'll be added to my rotation but I don't know when.
Hello dave, I was looking on 2015 civic si and I notice on some si the seats are black and some are orange, isn't it suppose to be red? just wondering
Great review I have subscribed after watching this video . Keep up the great work most reviews nowadays are to auto or robotic and this review is directed more at the general public. Thanks!
DJMondo21 Glad to have you on board, thank you for subscribing!
Good review bro!
keri ellerbe gracias!
Any possibility of reviewing the 2015 Honda Fit?
infiniteloop0_0 - I'm pretty sure I will at some point... I do get a lot of Hondas :-)
Civic si or focus st. Choose which?
Oscar MORENO ALBA Si every time. Ford is just....so bad.
Focus ST, it smokes the Civic every time!
st for sure. it's a cool car and fast. the civic is ugly and can be beaten by a jeep wrangler with 285 horse
+Oscar MORENO ALBA Personally, I don't like the Focus just for the hatchback style. Speed? if it's stock the Focus will smoke the SI. Now if you start pulling out some mods....that's a different story. SI's interior though! that's what sold me to buy my 2014 SI
+reaj2010 are you a fucking idiot. Jeeps are fucking slow. This is the Civc SI not a base. I dare you to race a civic SI in a jeep wrangler. You will loose every fucking time, Better yet run my RSX-S with the k20 motor from the 8th gen civic SI. 200hp stock but im making 215 rignt now. Id smoke any fucking jeep unless it was an SRT-8. anystock jeep. Jeeps are fucking slow as fuck, everyone knows that. even the sports are slow. 285hp but weighs 4000lbs. lol i weigh like 1200lbs lighter and have less drivetrain loss. Id smoke that even if i was stock. From a dig, from a roll wouldnt matter, id walk that shit all fucking day. Jeeps are meant for offloading which 90 percent of the owner base doesn't even fucking do. They are not fast on the street they are fast offload.
I found this video on a playlist and not on a youtube search. Got any idea why? Too many few view and it was good.
Ikabaru Guerere As I explain on my weekly podcast, I add my videos to a PLAYLIST before I make 'em public - Dave
Oh, sorry...
Great car. Is it front or rear wheel drive? Good review
Mast3rOfMuppets82 FWD - thank you.
2015 cr-v please?
Plz review the 2015 Subaru WRX STI.
09Mrsubaru 100x more fun than this civic si ;)
09Mrsubaru I will request it for sure!
Everyman Driver Car Reviews I'd personally love to see Dave review the wrx and/or sti!
wantsanewvehicle Definitely
Everyman Driver Car Reviews Thanks
any chances you will be reviewing the CRV 2015 before end of the year.
elgiro15 Honestly, I don't think so. I'm sure I'll get one soon though.
Dave , please review the 2015 Honda CRZ supercharged it gets a supercharger from factory a first for Honda
Jack Suchodolski Just waiting my turn :-)
Why did Honda make the housing for the fog lights so freaking big? I don't like the front bumper design at all. Way too clunky looking instead of sleek.
I would love a coupe but the sedan just seems more practical as I have a 3 year old daughter.
Where the heck did you get that luggage? My wife would love luggage like that.
freezor80 Romero Britto is the artist of the luggage.
Everyman Driver Car Reviews Thanks Dave. I'll look into that.
When are they going to decide to open the window in the back
The rear seat release things are in the trunk.. I would really like to know how the hell you're supposed to use them in the coupe version. In my 2012 sedan non si, they don't release the seat and keep it released- if that makes sense. I have to pull the thing and with my other hand pull the seat forward (so, have one hand in the trunk pulling that thing, and the other going through the window/door pulling the seat forward at the same time). This is the only decent looking civic, at least from the exterior..interior still looks cheap...and as I said in one of your other vids it's probably just because of the color. Still looks like the dash is one big piece of plastic, as it is on my 2012.
U sure its not a defective latch/spring? Odd that you'd have to pull the handle while pushing on the seat. Or maybe the dealer just forgot to include the stick used to push on the seat from the back lmao
bmwmsport11 lol i dunno it might be defective. I can count on one hand how many times I've put the back seat down.. so I'm not too worried about it :p
I like the 2015 civic si. It's a fun car to drive. If you put a turbo in it. The car will make 300 hp on 5 to 8 psi. The k20 or k24 motor are the best for na or boost. Honda Power Of Dreams.
are Honda motors capable of daily boost though? do the internals last just as long on 8 psi as if it was NA?
does it come in automatic transmission?
No, Si only comes in manual ;)
damn, i was thinking about getting that car for awhile too :(
TheCashistrash ): maybe future models will be in automatic.
TheCashistrash I don't think it's about the performance. I think it's about tradition. Owning a stick shift sports car has always traditionally been the thing & honda just wanted to keep it that way & they're still selling both si & base trim civics like nothing so I'm sure they're fine with the choice they made :)
+TheCashistrash its not what the computer can or cant do, its the pure joy of driving. you are probably right ,these days a automatic could get better, but short of traffic the joy of controlling the shifting of the car just cant be beat.
Does the si come in auto?
Nope.
No never will
All the Civic Si needs is a new interior layout and bigger spoiler(for the coupe it needs smaller tail lights). The 2 tier dash is getting old.
i love the car! nice review
Hey Dave what happened to the 2015 Genesis?? I guess the civic SI won..... Oh well..... Nice review anyway, keep them coming. :-)
drchulo76 Yes, the Si won. I made a special announcement in a 60 second video this morning on our Facebook page. In it I share WHEN we'll make the 2015 Genesis video public. The Si received 57.5% of the vote.
Like the beard man, let it grow...
thxiv more like scruff, but thanks :-)
Honda is probably the only company that actually charges you for wanting a coupe option >.
krauser979 The coupe is actually cheaper than the sedan, what are you on about? o.0
side note, that's a nice neighborhood
I own a 2014 Honda Civic Ex sedan. Not an Si but a very nice car.
Beautiful car!!
are you kidding? Haha
+reaj2010 why?
Sad thing is you will not see those nice red seats if you actually sees one at the dealership. They always give reviewer a fully loaded car with features commonly not in a car you see in a lot.
No, the red seats are standard for the Si.
Dan Man I'll give Honda for reliability but I had a 2007 Civic Coupe before ans it was not the best experience. Seating is too low like ur being trap in a cocoon. Heavy door and seating makes it hard to get in and out everytime.
I just went and looked at one today and it had red seats.
Why are you putting the camera there? Not good
Henry Pacheco putting the camera where exactly? I used multiple angles?
Great video! Civic SI needs premium gas?? Wow..
Dave, I need some advice. Between the honda civic si (probably the sedan) and the mazda 3, which one would you prefer? I have to buy a car in a few months and im looking for a fun to drive car but also a practical daily driver. Oh yes and i prefer manuals :)
Aston D'souza I may be starting an advice channel on Patreon soon. When I do, I'll let everyone know.
Everyman Driver Car Reviews That sounds wonderful!
Here's what i love about your videos: You point out things that buyers look for in a car, price, mileage, cabin space, trunk space and regular driving comfort
Jhonni Between the Civic and the Golf Gti, which one would you choose?
There are so many good vehicles and its hard to buy just one these days. Ah money, wish it grew on trees rt lol
Jhonni Yes i am. I have about 4 months so im doing a good amount of research. I always loved hot hatches. I like the looks of a GTi, its refinement, the feel and the engine noise.
Im also looking at a civic si and wondering which one would be better.
The new mustang is really good considering how it has a independent rear suspension (thank you ford!!). But I also want a more practical car. Something I can drive to a more professional event, something i can bring back groceries (or scrap metal and bits and components for stuff i keep building) and carry 4 people to a nice spot to enjoy a weekend with a cooler full of beer.
Its hard to satisfy all these needs while having a need for fun driving. So far I've narrowed it down to a Gold GTI, WRX (maybe i cant afford that) and a Civic Si. I think ill keep in touch with you to see what car you end up buying
Jhonni Thats very true. The other thing i dont like about subaru is that they feel cheap on the inside. Its awesome how they pass on those savings to the customer but sometimes i do want to sit inside a car that doesnt feel that "Plastic-iy".
Ill send you a PM
Rhey should make the honda civic a rwd and call it something else like honda civic bti
Obviously this guy is in love with his own voice
Greg Harris yes I am.
I thought so. Thanks for the confirmation....
Nice review. I don't like the SI engine from Honda. Unless you are revving the crap out of it I found it sluggish. I'd rather have more torque so it would have more power at a usable RPM. Honda needs to start to use Turbos. A RWD car in there line up cars would do wonders for their image as well
The Civics fell off a cliff after this generation.
That 1.5t ain’t worthy of the si without vtec imo
I did a review of that at jouce koons honda
Those seats look sooo cheap. Look like seat covers made in China!
Other than that, it seems a nice car, but I'd rather go with a Kia Forte.
An LSD will improve FWD.
mack cummy The 2014/2015 Civic Si comes standard with a Helical LSD
I know. I have a Type-R one in my RSX.
boo on premium gas
VW GLI has better Mpg, 5 more horses, Much more rear leg room, designed by Germans and is Much better looking in my opinion, just my 2 cents.
Yet reliability sucks on German cars
Have fun spending your time at the VW service.
VW hasn't been good since the 70's era bugs and beetles
Not pleased with what I see , you spend $32,000 Cnd and it doesn't have a rear cupholder and that dash is just awful !! Looks like no temp gauge and of course not volts or oil gauges . Loose the two tier crap and use better materials . The dash looks like cheap plastic . If your going to build a sport car then put more info on the dash . 😝
Ehh still not much of an improvement freaking ugly really.. Needs more power still no HIDS or LED lighting..
Sorry Dave but I hate the civic with a passion.
Jay Sizzle Music Did you have a bad experience? You've sparked my curiosity?
I tried to make a quick turn and the car under steered into a car. I changed to rear wheel drive and I don't have under steer problems anymore.
Fwd tried to kill me..
Jay Sizzle Music hahahahaa wow... you were probably going too fast.
Once you reach the limits of a fwd car its impossible to control.
EveryMANdriver? Too sexist for my taste... Good video otherwise though.
Also seems like a rip off of the Everyday Driver channel that is quite large.
Maybe oneday the si will come in automatic
hahahhahhahahhahaha omg!!!! I'm NOT ALONE XD XD
It's a driver's car...so hopefully not.
Just learn manual, it's seems so easy once you catch on.
Once you learn how to drive manual, you will say: I wanted an automatic...WHY???
rockbandwii61 manuals are so much more fun to drive... this coming from a female :)