Honda connoisseurs were abuzz with excitement on April 6, 2017, as a Honda global reveal out of the automaker's North American headquarters in Torrance, CA showcased dynamic video footage of the soon-to-release 2017 Honda Civic Si coupe two-door and 4-door sedan, with production variants on prominent display. And if the prospects of a lightweight, rigid body, upgraded chassis and drive components, and a turbocharged high-performance, 1.5-liter, directed-injected DOHC in-line 4-cylinder engine indicate anything, it's that the road warrior's set to redefine the experience of drive-time sport.
And the 2017 Honda Civic Si looks to excel well beyond peeling out with 192 pound-feet of torque driving 205 horsepower at a low rpm, sustained over 70 percent of the rev range. The vehicle's short-throw, 6-speed manual transmission looks to model that hands-on feel of control that enthusiasts crave, complemented by the fun-to-drive handling afforded by a sport-tuned suspension with stiffer spring rates and Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control and Agile Handling Assist.
Drivers from here in Buena Park, Cerritos, Anaheim, Long Beach, and Orange County will be able to avail themselves of a Normal drive mode for everyday travel comfort as well as a damping-, steering- and throttle response-optimized Sport mode for an adrenalized thrill ride.
2017 Honda Civic Si showed us here at Buena Park Honda that it looks the part, too, from a predatorial exterior to an interior that appeals to one's inner performance driver.
A sleek black "wing" front fascia gives way to large side air intakes that stand out against likewise eye-catching 18-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels in a two-tone finish exclusive to the model, as well as 235mm-wide, low-profile tires. Accents abound for style and aerodynamics alike, from a chrome center-mounted polygonal exhaust finisher to large rear side vents and a raised deck lid spoiler incorporating a striking LED brake light.
The 2017 Honda Civic Si cockpit amazes with Si-exclusive bolstered front sport seats for going more than the extra mile, capturing attention with red stitching presenting throughout, from the car's Si logos, doors, and steering wheel to its leather shift boot and aluminum shift knob. And since you'll be hitting the road, you'll want to keep an eye on metrics and entertainment functions with visibility as clear as the drive promises to be sporty. 2017 Civic Si offers a red driver's TFT meter and audio system illumination to make it a snap.
We at Buena Park Honda surely await this commander of the road with bated breath. But you needn't wait to see what it's like behind the wheel of a 2017 Honda Civic coupe, sedan, or hatchback. Stop by and visit us here at 6411 Beach Boulevard in Buena Park, CA, and we'll set you up with a test drive experience you'll remember!
