2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan

[knicks125]

Press Release: <A HREF="http://www.hondanews.com/CatID1000?mid=2006082537314&mime=asc" TARGET="_blank">http://www.hondanews.com/CatID...e=asc</A><p>Gallery of press photos: <A HREF="http://www.vtec.net/articles/view-article?article_id=605768" TARGET="_blank">http://www.vtec.net/articles/v...05768</A><p><IMG SRC="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2006/09/civic_si_sedan05.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Honda</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Function, style and iconic sporty character is perfect for the enthusiast <p>TORRANCE, Calif. – The new-for-2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan embraces the style and performance of the Civic Si Coupe and marks the first time that "Si" performance has become available in the Civic Sedan. Similar to the existing Civic Si Coupe, the Civic Si Sedan serves as another performance halo for the Civic line-up with a 197-horsepower, 16-valve, DOHC 2.0 liter i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine with an 8,000 rpm redline - all mated to a close-ratio, 6-speed manual transmission and a helical-type, limited slip differential. Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control is standard (and also added to the Civic Si Coupe as standard equipment for 2007). <p>The Civic Si Sedan showcases the performance potential of the Civic platform and is designed to carve through twisty roads like a sports car, sprint from 0-60 quickly and still provide the everyday practicality of a Civic with its legendary quality, refinement and durability. Its exclusive exterior includes a low-profile rear spoiler wing, aero cladding and front and rear Si emblems. Similar to the Civic Si Coupe, the Civic Si Sedan has a sporty interior with deeply bolstered seats, red fabric stitching, red backlit gauges, and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob. <br>The Civic Si Sedan rides on dark silver 17-inch cast aluminum alloy wheels (new color for 2007, and also applied to the Civic Si Coupe) 215/45R17 high-performance tires (summer tire available), and stops with 11.8-inch ventilated front disc brakes and 10.2-inch solid rear disc brakes. Suspension tuning is similar to Civic Si Coupe with the same spring rates and rear stabilizer bar diameter, with slightly different damper tuning and front stabilizer bar diameter that best match the sedan’s longer 106.3-inch wheelbase (+2.0 inches compared to the coupe). <p>The Civic Si Sedan’s 2.0-liter, 16-valve, DOHC engine produces 197-horsepower @ 7800 rpm and 139 lb-ft. of torque at 6100 rpm. The Civic Si Sedan has unique intake and exhaust tuning that emphasizes the torque of the K20Z3 engine at low RPMs. Standard safety equipment includes VSA and ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD). The VSA system provides launch, oversteer and acceleration-understeer control by modulating engine power and/or applying brake pressure independently to each wheel. VSA can be manually deactivated. <p>The fully-featured Civic Si Sedan interior has a two-tier instrument panel that conveys futuristic design and quick reference meter positioning, including a rev-limit indicator light and outside temperature gauge. A leather wrapped tilt and telescope steering wheel is standard, along with deeply bolstered sport seats and the black and red Si interior color scheme. The 7-speaker 350-watt premium audio system with subwoofer features Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC), MP3/WMA playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack and XM® Satellite Radio (by subscription) for navigation-equipped models. Additional features include a 60/40 split folding rear seat, one-touch power moonroof, ambient console lighting, keyless entry with security system, power windows, power locks, a dual trip meter odometer and a Maintenance Minder™ indicator. The Voice-Activated Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ is available. <p>In keeping with Honda’s “Safety for Everyone” initiative, safety systems include Honda’s exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure for enhanced frontal crash compatibility. The ACE Body Structure enhances frontal collision energy management through a network of load bearing structures in the front of the vehicle. In addition, the Civic provides a long list of standard safety equipment including side curtain airbags, front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), active front head restraints, 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with EBD and VSA with Traction Control. Honda's commitment to safety extends to pedestrians as well as vehicle occupants. To help reduce pedestrian injuries in the event of a collision, the Civic’s hood and fender areas are designed to deform if contacted by the head of an adult or child pedestrian. <p>The all-new 2006 Honda Civic attracted a high level of acclaim, including Motor Trend magazine's prestigious 2006 Car of the Year award, and a panel of 49 independent automotive journalists awarded Civic as the 2006 North American Car of the Year. <p>The 2007 Civic Si Sedan marks a further evolution of Civic Si's sixth generation alongside the Civic Si Coupe - and will be the first time a Civic Si is available in two body styles. The Civic Si first appeared in 1986 with subsequent Civic Si models appearing in 1989, 1992, 1999 and 2002.</TD></TR></TABLE><BR><BR>
<i>Modified by knicks125 at 7:44 PM 9/1/2006</i>

[nismo]

Smart to offer the Si in both body styles, but I'm sorry theres nothing they can do to make me like the Civic sedan.<p>sedan= <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emthdown.gif" BORDER="0"> coupe= <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/icondrool.gif" BORDER="0">

[cheongyei]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>nismo</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm sorry theres nothing they can do to make me like the Civic sedan.<br>sedan= <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emthdown.gif" BORDER="0"> coupe= <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/icondrool.gif" BORDER="0"> </TD></TR></TABLE><p>I saw a black sedan with alloy wheels while I was on the freeway today, and I thought it looked fantastic. I think this is one of the cars which demands the right color to look okay.

[knihc2008]

I refuse to give this car or any of the new Civics the appluase they deserve until they get the amazing Euro interior.

[mononeo]

I'd take the Euro interior any day of the week.<p>This interior has lots of features, but they look like they were just slapped together for the sake of having them. The navigation doesn't flow in the dash, it's just sitting like it was a component parts bin product slapped in... The HVAC controls easily could've looked a lot more upscale. None of the buttons on the car match each other it seems like...It just doesn't do anything for me. I would criticize Honda and say that they can't make good products (or at least design with finesse), but then I see cars like the Euro Civic...so then I am left to just ask myself "WHY?" Why can't we do better? Yes, a Euro Civic cost about $30,000USD, but couldn't we just graft the interior and wedge it into ours? It's so much freaking better!

[Mil]

Customers from different parts of the World have different needs. Honda gave different intriors for US and EU and there must be a reason for it.<p>But if you reall want an EU interior, just buy the EU spec car and ship it over.<p>It is strange why they have made 2 different interiors, but thats car manufacturers for you. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emwink.gif" BORDER="0">

[Nurburgring]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Mil</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><br>But if you reall want an EU interior, just buy the EU spec car and ship it over.<p> </TD></TR></TABLE><p>Now that would be a challenge and would cost alot. I think unless you are complete addicts of the EU interior who think of this as life and death, they'd have the guts to do all the paperwork and stuff of shipping here.

[Mil]

Yes. But when Multi-Millionaires/Billionaires really want something, they can get it.<br>Lets take James Glickenhaus for example, he spent over $3 Million to get Pininfarina to make is own car for him, the Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina.

[knicks125]

As a great car as the Civic is, I don't think it's on many of wealthy individual's radar <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.germancarfans.com/images/forums/beigesmilewinkgrin.gif" BORDER="0">

[IHaveACarAndIDriveIt]

The Civic looks nice and all, except for the repulsively droopy taillights on the sedan. Reminds me of someone with head injury, and now has droopy eyes. Except the Civic sedan was born with them!!!
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[Mil]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>knicks125</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">As a great car as the Civic is, I don't think it's on many of wealthy individual's radar </TD></TR></TABLE><p>Yeah. Thats the downside. Not many rich people want common cars. Maybe the Prius is an exception.

[anonms]

Eh. I don't like the Euro interior. I just want the Euro exterior.

[bison]

Nice car... for short to average height people. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emdgust.gif" BORDER="0">

[caarmike]

I prefer the 8th gen Civic sedan to the coupe, so having an Si sedan is a plus. But why can't they give the US the option of a Civic sedan with a 2.0 liter engine - like the Acura CSX in Canada?

[IHaveACarAndIDriveIt]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>caarmike</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I prefer the 8th gen Civic sedan to the coupe, so having an Si sedan is a plus. But why can't they give the US the option of a Civic sedan with a 2.0 liter engine - like the Acura CSX in Canada? </TD></TR></TABLE><p>Checking the Canadian website, the Canadian 2.0L, 155 hp engine has the same fuel economy as the Accord 4-cylinder, and its performance at 155 hp is nothing special. <br>So bad fuel economy, and mediocre performance. <br>That is not a winning combination. The 2.0L engine would end up around the Accord's 24/34 mpg, which is pretty bad for a compact car. The only thing on the market that bad is the Chevy Cobalt.<br>The 1.8L flies away with 30/40 mpg.<br>Or you can choose the 197 hp engine if you prefer performance.
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[Nurburgring]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>caarmike</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><B>I prefer the 8th gen Civic sedan to the coupe</B>, so having an Si sedan is a plus. But why can't they give the US the option of a Civic sedan with a 2.0 liter engine - like the Acura CSX in Canada? </TD></TR></TABLE><p>You got to be kidding. The Sedan doesnt even compare with the Coupe's design. You must be one of those 'conservative' people. I won't blame you.

[anonms]

I think different elements of both Civics would look together. Or, at least, the coupe's nose, windshield rake, and tail combined with the sedan's larger size and 4 doors. XD

[caarmike]

My interest in the Civic 2.0/CSX stems from the fact that I find the 1.8 Civic to be a little too weak and the Si too strong. The 2.0 seems closer to just right. While 24/34 mpg is average for the compact class 155 hp is above average, and that mpg is far better than the Civic Si's 23/31 rating. <p>As for coupe vs. sedan, I realize i'm in the minority in preferring the sedan. I just think the sedan has more character than the coupe. The coupe is more your typical aerodynamic jellybean while the sedan has more edge, more definition. They are both very good looking cars, though

[Nurburgring]

Just found out at vTec.net that the Civic Si Sedan is not available in Canada. BUT, we get a CSX Type S that is basically a Civic Si sedan with the extra Acura goodies and navigation system standard for $33400CAD. Good deal.

[carfanatic]

high res gallery:<br><A HREF="http://www.carphotosite.com/modelpages/Honda/2007.Honda.Civic.Si.Sedan/index.php" TARGET="_blank">http://www.carphotosite.com/mo...x.php</A><p>can you show me where you found the price for the CSX Type S?

[Uberwagon]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>bison</b> &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice car... for short to average height people. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://images.zeroforum.com/smile/emdgust.gif" BORDER="0"> </TD></TR></TABLE><p>Nope. It's designed to fit 6'4" comfortably. The "Civic" name still means "small" to many people but this car is much larger than Accords of a few years past. I'm over 6' and I've got tons of room in it.<p>Anyone interested in one of these? Would love to hear opinions on it from you all.

[Supremus]

<br>Made in Brazil version, launched at the São Paulo Auto Show:<p><A HREF="http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/saloes2/sp06-01.htm" TARGET="_blank">http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcar...1.htm</A>

[justinjfong]

just give me the jdm front!

[Nurburgring]

<B>Full Test: 2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan w/Navi</B><p><B>What Works:</B><br>Si-spec engine, transmission, brakes, interior.<p><B>What Needs Work:</B><br>Heat capacity of brakes, auto door-locking feature.<p><IMG SRC="http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/roadtests/spinaroundtown/07.honda.civic.si/07.honda.civic.si.f34.500.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><A HREF="http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Followup/articleId=119173?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1 .*#30" TARGET="_blank">http://www.edmunds.com/insidel....*#30</A><br>

[FRDesign]

The Headlights look different...

[friends_forever]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote &raquo;</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just give me the jdm front!</TD></TR></TABLE><p>Move to Canada and buy an Acura CSX Type S.

[thedesigner]

Hey I've got an idea, let's put the 197hp engine and 6-speed in the last gen Si hatch and beef up the suspension. Oh wait, that's the Type-R, the only desirable Si of the past 10 years. They sold it everywhere, except the NA market, then decided to bring back the soon-to-look-dated who needs a coupe and forced the Jetson interior on the faithful who have come to expect the austere. I'm sorry, I'm sore... the only reason we didn't get the last gen Type-R was to protect the now dead RSX which was an overpriced redundant joke that only Honda seemed to get. I've digressed, heavily. The Si sedan is brilliant... seriously. What was Honda waiting for?