I was looking for a reasonably priced, reliable, fun daily driver... I bought a 2015 Si sedan brand new back in Feb of 2015 for $21,700 out the door. After test driving driving Focus St's, WRX's, and GTI's (all of which I could afford) I decided on the Si. Yes, it's a bit slower than the aforementioned cars, but there was just something that pulled me in about it. Everything just felt "right" and it's good at everything it does even though it doesn't excel in any particular area. Oh, and that Honda engine growl is addicting and not piped in like some other cars *cough* Focus ST *cough* I can take the kids to school and then hit the back roads on the way to work. After two years of ownership I've rotated the tires and changed the oil a few times. That's it. Not a single issue and I still grin ear to ear whenever I drive it. And for those bitching about the shifter, once it broke in completely around 15k miles it feels a whole lot better and now has that Honda "snick-snick" shift feel that was missing in the beginning. Yes, my Miata's shifter was better but this one is pretty darn nice and I've owned in my lifetime (I'm 43) 14 different manual transmission cars, everything from Acura to Saab so I feel I'm educated in this area. Let the haters hate. Own one and you will understand. Oh, and the red seats... LOVE IT.

@drepop803

7 жыл бұрын

nice man. good to hear. just bought a 2013 SI sedan for the same reason as you. price, reliable, fun daily driver. I fell in love with the FRS but chose the SI because everything just felt "right". I test drove a gorgeous burnt orange SI(which looked hideous in pictures but beautiful in person) but turned it down because I wanted to keep looking around. fell in love with the FRS. thought about getting an evo lol. then after 4 hours of searching and test driving and feeling a bit nauseous I drove my now black SI sedan and it just spoke to me. I fell in love and was scared that my love for the car would interfere with my negotiating "skills" lol. luckily the dealership was wonderful. sold her to me for a fair price and CERTIFIED it for me. I like the rims better on the 13 over the 14 so that's why I went there. never found a 15 but anyways I'm happy with my purchase and its just a smooth fun car to drive. I know a bunch of sport cars freaks/geaks and most owned SI's in the past and none had anything bad to say about them. wish I would of got those red seats btw. they look nice.

@ericdolby1622

7 жыл бұрын

Stefan I just purchased a 2015 Si in alabaster silver for $18,000. One owner and 25k miles. I absolutely love it. it's like it's made for me.

@drepop803

7 жыл бұрын

Eric Dolby great deal.

@Tcho2100

7 жыл бұрын

drepop803 i hav a 2013 si i hate the rims! I would trade mine for urs!

@serpentblaze6702

9 ай бұрын

you still have it?

I'd rather have this over the GTI. Where I live the GTI is $35k. The Civic Si is $25k, and Hondas never break.

@Kevingarcia-lv2wm

4 жыл бұрын

Costs 9k now

@juststoic3809

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kevingarcia-lv2wm 9k? Where tf do you live?

@Itgetslonely

3 жыл бұрын

@@juststoic3809 they went down alot due to the new gen (10 gen) here they are 15k but with 70k miles go for the 2013 and can get em for 9-10k easily planning on getting a 2013-15 one soon

@gameology2232

3 жыл бұрын

yeah man Hondas last for ever and are super reliable

@IsaacPoopsAlot

3 жыл бұрын

@@Itgetslonely 2013 model is garbo tho, good luck finding a 2015 in good condition for less than 10k

One of the most underrated/forgot traits of this gen Si, is it’s handling. These cars really turn well .

@didafm

4 жыл бұрын

100% agree. I have a 2014 civic si coupe and it feels soo quick because of its sharp handling. I love it

@timomomomo969

Жыл бұрын

It all began with the 8th generation and the dual axis front suspension.

@GTILOUD

Жыл бұрын

8th gen or 9th gen which should I get?

"Maybe you're 20." I am 20 and I like it :'( Spot on damn.

@xCaNu414x

9 жыл бұрын

flapplewapple I'm 20 and I bought the coupe version a month ago. :/

@Incenitivity

3 ай бұрын

I take it you're 29 now ?

@flapplewapple

3 ай бұрын

@@Incenitivity I sure am! I've since owned a 2007 Acura TL and a 2017 Audi A4 Allroad. My taste has definitely changed haha.

"[The interior] doesn't work for me, but, maybe you're 20."

@emiliodiaz3927

2 жыл бұрын

And it doesn't age well

Bryan is the reason i love CNET.

@crownr0yalonice

9 жыл бұрын

Franco Solis YEP!

@TVinmyEye

9 жыл бұрын

He's Cooley AF

@patrickmichaellangan576

9 жыл бұрын

+Franco Solis duh! Me too.

@732ajay

8 жыл бұрын

Si spells si that's how I'll take it dude this guy is great he seems like he could get you to buy just about anything

after all these years, I've never thought about pronouncing Si "see" XDD

5:38 are we not gonna talk about how the frame rate of the camera and the lug nuts on that truck are PERFECTLY IN SYNC.

@alejandroramos1576

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh lol

The Si / type R was always my favorites of the Civic, can't wait to see what 2016 brings

I haven't owned a Civic since 2003. It was a '95 coupe EX manual. Great car. I look forward to the 10th gen Si coming next year. Will most likely buy one if it has a 2.0L or less with at least 200 hp. Preferably no turbo...

I've got the 2015 si coupe,I wanted the 4 door for room but wasn't available. It's my third civic and by far the best one,decent highway power for passing,phenomenal heat(I live in Winnipeg), gas mileage isnt terrible but the car all around is awesome.

I'm 21 and I like the red on red! lol

@SS8styles

9 жыл бұрын

I'm 24, I want that interior

@elukok

9 жыл бұрын

TJC450 I'm 23 and i think it looks like from Fast and Furious ricer movie. Get some class man.

@roguedogx

9 жыл бұрын

TJC450 well then I hope a bull never sees your car sitting in traffic, LOL. but I do like it, if for no other reason than "It's not just all black with a bit of wood and chrome" all though offering it in blue would be a welcome addition.

@TJC450

9 жыл бұрын

elukok Just for the record I like the way it looks. It's different. I would never own this car personally.

@elukok

9 жыл бұрын

Ibraheem Productions Don't worry, you will grow up eventually.

I'm 20, and I like the seat color.

I am subscribed to a lot of car review channels on KZread, and I am pleasantly surprised to say that this review was excellent. It's good to see a review geared for people who are actually shopping for the car, rather than just 'car porn' reviews plastered everywhere.

"But maybe you're 20" lol

Cooley, when do you start at BBC?

....the gear box part... 4:31 You just not use to a manual. This problem is not from the transmission, but just the driver who not used to a manual. even you drive in a car which have the best manual gear box, it will still happened... from 5th to 4th, just simply pull from 5th to Neutral and pull straight down, do not force the shiftier to the left, that's 4th. Change to 3rd was same, to Neutral and straight up... only things that confused me is from 4th to 5th, cause this transmission do not have the reverse lock, like wrx or focus ST. This will make some shift to 5th little bit harder at first...but after couple weeks, you will used to it.

About time the budget sports cars get some light ...

One little correction: the differential is a Torsen. Handles torque steer a lot better than a standard limited-slip.

Been driving this car for over a year not once have I had to think if I’m shifting to 3rd instead of 5th

@ka124as

Жыл бұрын

He prob doesn’t drive a manual daily.

Vtec just kicked in, yo !

I like my 2008 SI better than the 2012+ 9th gens. If you don't care for new tech in your car I recommend anyone picking up a used 8th gen. Super cheap and hella reliable. Or strongly recommend waiting for 2016's!

I'm stoked for the 10th gen, hopefully the si gets the factory turbo.

@jbarker258

9 жыл бұрын

GamingImpact I just bought a 15, but seeing that electric green 16 makes me blow a load

@TassieLorenzo

8 жыл бұрын

+Kelvin Yes, it should be a lower-spec version of the 2.0T with around 230-250bhp.

@PhreshNBeat

8 жыл бұрын

TassieLorenzo Yea I read up on alot of the rumors and speculations, but damn I'm trying to shop for a car by the end of the year. Hopefully it comes out by then, otherwise I might just go with the ext manual.

@TassieLorenzo

8 жыл бұрын

Kelvin GLI or ST?

I usually come for car reviews first and presenter the second. But on CNET i come for Brian Cooley first.

a lovely small car. I love driving these dynamic sporty car. The car looks pretty good in exterior and interior.

I bought this car over a month ago and I love it as go to work kind of car, when I really want to have fun I hop in my ek civic with a gsr swap!

I have a 2020 civic hatch in auto but I’m thinking of getting this car next but the sedan, idk how to drive stick but I love the way this Honda looks

I would imagine having a touch-sensitive volume changer would be difficult to use.

@MrLalasd

9 жыл бұрын

***** It has volume buttons on the steering wheel. You will never use the knob our touch buttons.

@roguedogx

9 жыл бұрын

MrLalasd and as a result I would never use the touch buttons, but I do wish they had sprung for a nob, why is it that everyone in the auto industry seems to copy bad ideas when it comes to interior interface?

@xCaNu414x

9 жыл бұрын

roguedogx Can confirm you will never use the screens volume rocker. I own the coupe version and the one thing I don't like about the car is the volume rocker, but I don't mind since I always use the buttons on the wheels.

@badarmunir1

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah but you will end up using the one on the steering wheel

I'm a Veloster Turbo fan, but I love the smoothness of that k24 and the alloys!! ugh!! I like these :D

I also don't care for the red/black seats - much prefer my 2013 SI's black with red 'trim' seats

I just got this car at age 20 and quite like the red seats and trim so that maybe you're 20 joke really got me lmao.

Honda's and Acura's where not made for the interior styling or outer styling. But for that performance feel but your car is still economic in terms of gas. They are extremely cheap to modify and turn into an all out track car or you can even turn it into a fun and fast street car for your DD. Some owner's may put to many race cosmetics that do not fit the description of what's under the hood. But don't always think of a Honda as slow because of some riced out Honda you saw the other day, try the car out for yourself and put some work into it and sooner or later you will find yourself fond of these car's and will try to stop the hate; but there will always be haters right around the corner. But once you build your car right and show them yourselves that it's not slow but it is indeed one of the cheapest, most reliable, and easily moddable cars on the road that can be turned into really fast tracksters or dragsters they will be blown away. Spread the Honda love not hate

Think I will be more interested to see what happens for 2016

@MrLalasd

9 жыл бұрын

KillerShark73 1.5LT 226hp.

@Birmingham_racing

9 жыл бұрын

MrLalasd Im sure they said type r was coming to the u.s with 300bhp

@MrLalasd

9 жыл бұрын

***** The SI will have 226hp. The Type R is coming to the USA and will have 328 hp.

@bennychan723able

9 жыл бұрын

MrLalasd thats a HUGE DELTA right there

@GIitchclan12

9 жыл бұрын

KillerShark73 More weight and the same horsepower, enjoy.

The gear box springs back in the middle so idk how you'd hit 2nd instead of 4th or 3rd instead of 5th. You wanna downshift to 4th? You just pull it straight toward you no side pressure at all. You want to downshift to 5th you just keep the pressure to the left and push away.

@jmcrakn

9 жыл бұрын

It's too bad that downshift refers to shifting into a lower gear and not simply shifting back towards you. I do agree with you on the spring though. My 2003 Si still pops back to between 3rd and 4th gear when in neutral. Also, in a North American Civic, "pushing" the shifter to the left and forward will result in 1st gear. The reviewer made the same "downshift" mistake in the video.

Lane watch needs to be on both mirrors

@sunnymallick24

9 жыл бұрын

dave dunn If you had lane watch also on the left mirror, you would be moving your head towards the right to the nav screen to check your left blindspot.

@vanisshen4467

9 жыл бұрын

***** Doesn't matter which side you look if blindspot is (basically) eliminated.

@CCPvirus141

9 жыл бұрын

dave dunn I agree, I think I saw an SUV that it was a SAAB with lane watch on both sides.

@R3putaytion13

9 жыл бұрын

dave dunn If you need a camera to check your left blind spot when all you have to do is turn your little head, then you need to go back to driving school.

@vanisshen4467

9 жыл бұрын

Kellan Larson It's called a blind spot for a reason, if you can check it with just turning your head, it's not a blind spot...

I hope the new Si will look a lot different from the regular civics. I had a 12 Si and loved it except when people refer to my Si as nice civic

I'm a WRX fanboy but I think this car is pretty underrated, especially for the money. That said give me the Si interior in a new WRX that's also hatch and I'd be happy. No car seems to have it all just right in this segment...

@snakerb

9 жыл бұрын

I agree, I'd gladly take that SI interior over my wrx hatch interior.

@pedropedrosoy9890

9 жыл бұрын

SoSickWidit WRX, Civic Same cheap shit for 1st time buyers.

@hyperlogos

9 жыл бұрын

Pedro Pedrosoy I own a Mercedes and an Audi and I deeply regret selling my GC5

@hyperlogos

9 жыл бұрын

Pedro Pedrosoy W126 S-Class and an A8 Quattro. The GC5 was incredibly lightweight and responsive in a way that modern cars aren't. AMG? R8? Like you've ever even touched either one

@hyperlogos

9 жыл бұрын

Pedro Pedrosoy The oldest A8 is the best A8, because it's hundreds of pounds lighter than the later models. But don't let facts get in your way. And I somehow doubt you've even smelled a 911 GTS

"It doesn't work for me unless you're 20" Lawl

This is the car that kids like!

To everyone saying you'll only like the seats if you're 20, and you'll grow up someday, I find it laughable. Some people actually enjoy cars for more than just getting from A to B with little gas. Growing up doesn't mean forgetting how to have fun..

I'm saving up for one of these I'm excited

@Luisml8

3 жыл бұрын

im trying to save aswell for the civic 2013

This was a really well done review. Well done cnet.

The radio should have just stuck w/ knob for volume control.

I am happy that cooley did this review

can't believe they shoe horned a massive 2.4 into that chassis! Reviewer is really good though.

@TassieLorenzo

8 жыл бұрын

+MelbStevo The 2.4 engine is only about half-an-inch taller than the 2.0. :)

WTF, the oil cap says 0w20, why would you put something that thin in a car, that would shear down way too quick. Is it -60 outside?

Hey I'm 30 and I dig that interior 🤷‍♂️

0:30 "And it was kind of...let's not put it softly, Hated"! Just what I felt about the 2012 Civic.

I had this sedan but I'm looking forward for that 2016 coupe Si

I expect to buy one of these on this year, I not really sure if wait until 2016 model.

I am glad they fixed it, and I would certainly consider it. especially considering that its main competition, the GTI, gets expensive in a hurry and has undefinable traction control. it does get a little bit harder when compared to the Fiesta ST with its lower weight and similar power, but the independent rear and better appointed cabin might still push the Si into favor for me.

love the background music

Leave the Nav, Get the ground effects. Ground effects make it look waay better

If you can't feel the VTEC, there is a light to let you know that it's on

@sbauroth

7 жыл бұрын

I own a 2015 Si. You can feel it BTW.

I have a 2014 civic si and I get the exact same mpg with premium and regular gas. Since I dont drive my car hard I use regular

Still a classic!

It's 2015 and cars are still using halogen... So unsafe at night

Love the Si!

I think the styling is a bit dated but the new si and type-r is a real looker. For 24k you could get an Accord EX with more space and quite a bit more comfortable but you miss out on the MT trans and the fun of driving. I'm in a market for a new car under 25k and I'm torn.

Great car reviews from Cnet ..... kudo to u guys ...... A++++

Perfect music for a Honda review.

Cooley, Could you add in the car's crash test scores too among other things.

I’ve never seen a more passive aggressive video in my life

Not sure why I would need HDMI in there. It's not a minivan with a huge backseat screen.

only guy ive ever heard of that had a problem with the shifter gate on this car. The car shifts smoothly into all gears and the gears are all spaced perfectly. Its touted by most as one of the shifters on any vehicle from the factory. wierd.

I don't know if I would buy this or an Accord coupe V6 . Maybe I would just skip Honda altogether and get a Golf GTI or Ford Focus ST.

@TassieLorenzo

8 жыл бұрын

+echarlie 89 Test drive them and pick the one you like the most! :)

@oldtwinsna8347

8 жыл бұрын

Accord is much heavier car, not as nimble, and has a huge turning radius for its class. Longer drives you want the Accord for sure. Inner city driving with a lot of narrow lanes, twisting parking ramps and narrow stalls, the Civic becomes more delightful to enjoy on a day to day basis.

@ericdolby1622

7 жыл бұрын

You would definitely be giving up reliability with VW and Ford

@kennedywrightt

Жыл бұрын

i have both get the civic if u prefer better gas mileage but the v6 still does pretty good highway like 32+

V-TEC JUST KICKED IN YO!

VTEC kicking in yo!!

Omg beautiful red body. I like the seats too. I'm 34. Lol

😂😂😂 “si, that’s how ill take it”

i'll wait for the next gen. I want that 1.5 liter turbo charged

Why does the passenger side mirror have a lump going down from it?

@ka124as

Жыл бұрын

Lane keeping assist

@BlueJay918

Жыл бұрын

@kevinc2332 ohhhh thank you I kept searching for it and couldn't find anything

Good for a first car?

I am 25 and have an 8thgen si I love it but ya it does feel to me like a teenage car now but oh well it's paid off and am laughing my way to the bank account! If I sell it I would buy a 04-06 fx35 SUV

Does anyone else hear the high pitched tone behind him talking in the car?

I so want to like this car, but the low level of interior quality materials is horrifying! The only thing that felt good was the metal shift knob. Cant believe how low Honda has sunk to save a buck.

Really nice review!

i laughed when he said gti competitor

1:26 what he says.... haha yes I agree, I love it

Brain Cooley's sleeves though

Might be because anyone who owns a Civic Si often is relegated to someone who still thinks they're in their teens & often punks in their 'tuned' cars would always try to agitate you to a stoplight race. I still pick a Focus ST or VW GTI over this.

@serenityinsilence

9 жыл бұрын

I don't see why anyone would pick this over the gti or focus st. All you need is a tuner for either one to make it an extremely fun daily.

@Trades46

9 жыл бұрын

Serenity in silence The Focus ST and VW GTI can also be tuned with a strong aftermarket support. P.S. You just made my case in point.

@TVinmyEye

9 жыл бұрын

Yeah id rather a MK7 over this.

@ryushishiratori2312

9 жыл бұрын

TVinmyEye Screw that crap. An Si will last forever, a gti won't.

@TassieLorenzo

8 жыл бұрын

+Trades46 Check out Engineering Explained's video on the VW GTI he finds it boring and disappointing.

I'd rather put money into upgrading the upholstery to leather rather than getting the nav bundle

The head unit for audio and navigation systems is more older Mitsubishi than Honda, which is worse, because there's no volume and tune knobs. At least Subaru's head unit is a lot better than this one. Even the CR-V, Fit, and the upcoming Pilot has this, which I don't like. The Odyssey and Accord head units are better with volume and tune knobs, and most of Acuras head units are similar to these head units.

Does anyone know if there’s any difference at all between a 2014 and 2015 Civic Si?

@Tcho2100

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely none.

gonna love it will buy one

Great review, imo.

wait did he say we are getting the civic type r ?

not a whole lot of changes in comparison with the 2014 version.

CNET, Bryan Ford Escape 2015 review please

For the exact same price you could have a Ford Focus ST1, which doesn't have the silly seats or nav, but is a Focus ST all the same. No brainer.

@Gerberbaby922

9 жыл бұрын

***** Your anecdotal experience would go against almost all the reviews of the two cars. And I can almost guarantee that the Focus ST would be faster not only in a straight, but on a road coarse as well.

@kipamore

9 жыл бұрын

***** My point is that the Focus ST has...what...52 more horsepower and 70 more ft/lbs. Those kind of numbers make a real difference in a car you live with daily. More importantly, a few hop-ups put the Focus well past 300hp. Granted, it's all a matter of taste, but I think people who buy the Si are Honda fanboys, rather than just fast car fanboys.

@kipamore

9 жыл бұрын

***** Dude, I actually couldn't agree more. Power isn't everything, and you have to take it into the context of the overall package. I'd rather have a Miata than either the Si or ST. Good drives have something to do with nimbleness and effortlessness. I mean...I drive a goddam 1996 Buick Roadmaster station wagon and it's a lot of things, but it's definitely effortless. All I'm saying I guess is that in the mid 20s for bread, you get to pick Focus ST, VW GTI, Sub WRX, Scion FT86/BRZ, Miata, and maybe some others I'm forgetting. But for basically the same dough, you could pick a stripped Camaro or Ecopoop Mustang. You could also have a 305 horse Challenger if you like. For me, the Civic Si gives me the smallest boner of that list. It's not that it's "plain" by comparison, but it just seems like it isn't really trying. Thoughts?

@kipamore

9 жыл бұрын

You have me there; last Si I drove was a 2011 or 12 or something like that.

@guyproulx1660

9 жыл бұрын

***** pay the same price and after a few years the honda will be worth much more and will be way more reliable

wouldn't the Si sedan be more comparable to the GLI rather than GTI?

@SSC3034

9 жыл бұрын

Everyone forgets that the Jetta GLi even exists

@deagaric4765

9 жыл бұрын

GLI is just the sedan version, not to mention it's 3k cheaper. Idk why everyone disregards it.

@R3putaytion13

9 жыл бұрын

Dea Garic because fanboys don't like sedans...

@emoya319

9 жыл бұрын

The Si and the GTI compare really well actually. I own a 2015 GTI and my brother a 2014 Si very similar in both acceleration and suspension handling. It all falls under who's the better driver. He takes me on some runs, and I take him on some runs.

@Lucky8s

9 жыл бұрын

Kellan Larson You do realize a Si is also a sedan right? Coupe as well.

I hope they bring in a strong hybrid Civic and able to record video from the safety cameras so I don't have to install a dash cam for 2016.

@Lucky8s

9 жыл бұрын

danwat1234 Unlikely. For one, the Civic doesn't have a front facing camera and recording video in certain areas is illegal, so automakers tend not to go that direction. The only car that has a built-in camera that records the road is the Corvette Stingray, but it's more designed for racing and not recording who chucks your car.

@danwat1234

9 жыл бұрын

+WuWei Xu The Cadillac CT6 has a front, rear and I think side cameras too and it can record from the front and back, I think. money.cnn.com/2015/03/31/autos/cadillac-ct6/ . Maybe the car makers aren't concerned with recording on private property because it'd be the responsibility of the driver to shut off recording at that time (though not many would).

@Lucky8s

9 жыл бұрын

danwat1234 That's different. Those cameras are used to give the driver an idea of his/her near surroundings when reversing or nudging forward. The Ford Explorer and many other vehicles come with the same technology. However, they cannot record video.

3:18 is it me or the steering wheel look so far out from the dashboard than usual...

I love the SI, but I would rather have a focus ST for the 252hp ecoboost and because it's a 5 door hatch

@mike8066

5 жыл бұрын

Si is more reliable

Type R for me all day long 2015 or 2016

Buy. What. You. Like. It's your car, so if you like it, buy it. This is so subjective and everyone has such a concrete opinion. Crazy.

Are they all keyless i really hope i can get one with key

@Lucky8s

9 жыл бұрын

Salvador Ruiz The Si? Yeah they're all keyless go. The lower model Civic sedans come with a key though.

I want to learn how to drive stick, would the SI model be a good car to start on?

@arslanbilly

8 жыл бұрын

i learned on this car but a coupe

@kennedywrightt

Жыл бұрын

@@arslanbilly so did i

I've driven this car, I didn't have a problem with the gears. My mx5 has such terrible gearing I guess I just didn't care. And its very hard to find one with the nav option anyway. Also, I found one of these for sale with leather, not sure how.

@R3putaytion13

9 жыл бұрын

Jared Rosenholtz the civic Si doesn't come with Leather...

@JaredRosenholtz

9 жыл бұрын

Kellan Larson these are 2 cars at different dealers near me that show that the si does come with leather, www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/631365181/overview/ , www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/622977591/overview/

@R3putaytion13

9 жыл бұрын

Jared Rosenholtz Im pretty sure the Si doesn't come with Leather in the North American market

@JaredRosenholtz

9 жыл бұрын

Kellan Larson did you look at the links I posted? I found 2 for sale with leather.

@R3putaytion13

9 жыл бұрын

Then Honda has some explaining to do... I ordered my Si and I wanted leather, those hoebags said it doesn't come with leather

HEYY... Car and Driver said 2018 for the new civic release.

@R3putaytion13

9 жыл бұрын

RC4LIF3 And you honestly believe them...

@N3RF4LIF3

9 жыл бұрын

it only makes more sense because 9th gen has only 3 years behind its belt... and those are pretty bold line on the concept and looks pretty close to a production car.