I absolutely love my 18 Si. The cornering capability is amazing. Like he said the LSD just works so good.

I think on of my most favorite thing about my civic is the super deep cup holder. Its great when you have a large drink and you need to shift.

Thomas, you nailed this review. I picked this car up two weeks ago and it is spot on. The rev hangs are annoying and so its the display interface. But other than that, this car is damn fun to drive.

8th Gen FA5 for the win! I love my 18 Accord Sport as well. Try it and you’ll fall in love with it. Trust.

I really think the coupe is the best looking Civic. Wish they made a Type R version with the widebody kit on it.

Cinematography and editing in this video is on point

Just got the 2020 Si sedan in pearl white and man this thing is a blast... Best bang for buck out there!!

Rev hang is for emissions and better fuel economy, its written into the ecu and because of the dual mass flywheel which also helps new manual drivers. Part of the rev hang can be removed by tuning. And tuning is VERY rewarding on these engines

I absolutely love my 2018 Civic Si.

Have a plain SI, I'm in love with it. But this is beautifulll

Civic SI 2020 they fixed the volume knob and it’s such a good driving experience

That was great!! Thanks Throttle House!!!!!

Shame the US doesn’t get the LED headlights on the Si. Makes zero sense.

man i've always wanted an Si and now i own a 2020 which i love

Si engine is same as the base engine, but it has some changes. Has completely different head work, sodium filled valves, and the impeller on the turbo is different. Also, fun fact, the adaptive dampers in the HFP are the same ones used in the Civic Type-R.

KTUNER helps out A LOT with that rev hang, the heavy flywheel is the other part in that rev hang equation. Totally agree, though, HATE the rev hang.

Beautiful scenery

I just got a 2019 american civic si. And it has the heat knob and other things that im not seeing in your vehicle.

@10:55 I can confirm this car will rip around a track right off the bat! Didn't have HFP shocks but man does it feel good!!!

Great review. Thank you.

In some of the videos I've seen between the Elantra sport vs the Civic Si on an autocross track, both vehicles finished very close. It was usually 50/50 on who won.

Very well done review

I want that but in red. Make it about 2 inches lower with aftermarket gunmetal rims and it's a GO!

Type r looks great the way it is. Everything on the type r is functional so it doesnt look out of place for a reason.

FINALLY, someone was able to review the HFP Package on a 10th Gen Civic Si. Been Wondering how that New ADS felt. Awesome Review, Subbed.

great video

You nailed it with the statement that this is how the Type R should have looked. Sporty and not laughable. As for the SI, I just don't like the wheezy 1.5L in this. Not a sports car engine. Should have been a 2L

I just bought this exact car yesterday in Canada and it’s impressive. Coming from the 2013 si coupe I’m not used to the turbo and stiffness yet but it’s awesome. One thing I don’t like is the info center not being angled towards the driver That’s weird.

It also has different headlights Volume button on steering wheel is touch. You can swipe up and down to increase or decrease volume for a faster adjustment.

I got the same color coupe 2019 year with HFP package for 31,000 U.S. dont care what anyone else says. Well worth it.

I just bought one, same color and model. I want this package!

is the 2018 si based off the touring civic now? cuz i noticed that the headlight changed to look more like the touring version.

YOOOOO!!! stop complaining about the infotainment system... Drive it for three weeks and it's perfect. Volume slider and steering wheel volume controls = instant, quick volume adjustments. And, climate control button = instant temperature adjustments to the exact temperature you want. Aside from that, great video (Y)

you are absolutely correct about the hollow flex when shifting

Man...this 1.5L turbo in an 8th gen would be fun

No way HFP is worth the up-charge imo

I dont know why so many people have problems with knob-less entertainment systems. You can solve your problem by just pressing the up and down button on your directional pad on the wheel. Most cars have a mute button on the wheel too.

no shots of the back quarter panel... no talk of the rear wing... nothing about how it sounds... the interior... the boot. good stuff tho

The car has issues when on a small track, the brunt of the engine is during boost. So low rpm tight turns you experience poor acceleration out of the corner. I have an si and love it but there’s room for improvement.

The reason you get rev hang is because Honda put a slightly heavier than it should Flywheel in those things to make them easier to drive (that's why the clutch operation is so smooth and starting from a dead stop smoothly is so easy in modern cars) and it's also better for fuel economy...if you swap it for a race flywheel i tell you rev hang will be gone.

I've been in the market for one of these and was wondering what type of fuel you put in it. I know the owner's manual states that the car should receive premium, but can it take regular? Furthermore, I think the car has a knock sensor that changes the ignition timing caused by the difference in the fuel quality. Still, I would like to eliminate knocking altogether to preserve the engine.

This is a very nice car, and would be a great option if not for the price. For another 5 grand you are in a Type R, and I'm not even going to get into the benefits as they are too numerous. The new Veloster N will be in this price range as well, and it will blow this out of the water.

How does this compare with the 2019 veloster.

Great review. Absolutely fantastic. I would consider the rev hang to be a bit more than “a little” but I absolutely HATE rev hang. I’m glad you mentioned that- no others I’ve watched that I can think of have mentioned it, and that’s what’s holding me back from buying one.

the audio work for the video is top notch. how did you guys catch the exhaust note so well?

Looks way better than the Type R wish it had the Type R motor in it

I'd love it to have the type R motor ( even with slightly less power 250 hp) 8 speed automatic and super handling awd. Oh yeah and leather. Put an Acura badge on it !

I find it the case with the regular si without the Honda performance package. I wish it had the turbo VTEC... but 3800 is where the 2017 shines imo. It sticks to the asphalt in a crazy way. Hate the clutch though. I felt the pedal placement was bad and I need the aftrmarket relocation plate to put it in the right place for heel toe. Rev hang is awful. Hondahack is a lifesaver but doesn't get around the climate control crap. It's annoying to not have physical controls. The 2017 is a lot of fun to drive but always leaves me wanting to upgrade. Mainly with the Hondata, etc to push it a little more.

You need Ktuner with this car . It is so unpowered , mine make 260hp and 250lb-tq now with a custom tune ! No more turbo lag and revhang , the turbo want to spool even at 1500rpm , its so much fun to drive .

Can you get the HFP Package installed from the mfr? The dealer I'm working with wants to charge 3k for labor to install the full HFP package.

Then again, how do one supposed to lowered the Si with the HFP suspension system anyway??

I m thinking to remove the stock exaust and add one single Catback Exhaust

Really considering this along with an Elantra Sport. Plan on modding but am new to it. How important is an LSD, since the ES doesn’t have one? Does it help when more power is added (via ecu tune)?

My ideal Si= 10th gen coupe in blue, with a fully built k24 😍.

How do you get those headlights

where is james

HFP are parts they add at the dealership.. It started life as a basic si..

Was the opening scene shot at church of our Lady in Guelph Ontario? I'm pretty sure I saw the exact same car parked outside stoneroad mall.

Now they need to drop the 2.0L engine into it and it'll be complete.

So wait... The package comes with different shocks but the same springs as the regular Si?

Man where can I get that HFP windshield decal.

My gripe is that the vehicle should have already come with the upgraded dampener for that price. This is Honda being overly conservative and forgetting the Si crowd in the wake of the Type R.

Have a 17 si coupe and can gladly say that I wouldn't want to spend an extra 4k to just buy cosmetic looks and better handling. If there was more power, then yes maybe, but I'm fine with my current si. Can spend 2k to get around type r power and save money.

I spent a little bit of extra $$ and went for the accord 2.0l T manual, sounds better, better interior and faster of course. But great review as always.

Woah that HFP decal on the windshield, is that factory installed?

Part number for that front lip ?

So the only TRD will offer a performance parts for the engine!

Can you get HPF kit installed if you bought a 2017 Civic SI?

Do this vs BRZ!

Went to U of G I recognize that church!

Thingsss harrrrrrrd parkkkked

I’m heading back to the dealership today to sign for my 2018 civic coupe Si and as much as i loved this review, i cant say that it really pushed me to plug for the extra cost of the HFP. Nice functional upgrade, but i don’t feel like I’m missing out too much with the Si.

Canada gets jewel headlights?

Anyone with a problem about the type R is a sour oldhead don’t disrespect the greatness of the type R

I think the 2012 civic coupe hfp looked the best. Second best is the 2015

So $5k gets you the HFP bodykit, dampers, wheels, and tires? Not a single drivetrain performance mod, but the price is not absurd. I think it's funny that the Civic shares the same dash as the new CRV. (Yes, I know they ride on the same platform. The new Accord is also built on the Civic platform as well, but different dash.)

2019-2020 😊

He’s smiling crack about the clutch pedal being different lol

If you had a choice would you choose the SI or Wrx?

Can you just give honda a normal Xgen Si to modify it to this or do you have to buy a new one?

People dog this new si but yet it’s the fastest si stock best handling and best gas mileage hondata opens the car up a lot more 18 psi to 24 psi can take off rev hang and add rev limiter and so much more better best sounding straight piped to add intake sounds like you have a blow off valve for the turbo

This generation of civic would have looked so good, especially the coupe. If it wasn't for that unsatisfying rear end bumper area

they should make the engine back to the 2.0 liter screamer but with an electric motor like the crz.

Civic SI or VW GLI (6 spd) for a daily driver?

no way the type r looks like this would be crap imo. but for si yep thats a nice sports package.

Type R wasn't overdone -_- everything about it was about airflow and functionality if Type R look like this no way it would make all the noise and record lap time and everything else been a track beast for his caliber, everyone has their opinion, respect that but mine is on the side that looks great the way it looks for the Type R

That car is quite beautiful.

That’s true lol the Type R is just way too much, gaudy in my opinion, I always thought they should have just put a detuned Type R engine on this car because it looks so much better, only problem is why are Si’s still making 200 hp? really? 250 would have been excellent

Looks = Amazing Power = Lacking Value = Just by the Type R!

After watching the review, I REALLY want to get Pilot sport 4s on my regular 17 si.... About the rev hang. Have you tried slightly changing the shifting technique where just a split second before you press the clutch in, let off on the throttle rather than pushing them at the same time. I've read online that this may help certain cars , And It's something I kind of adapted to doing while driving my car for a few months now..I'm not sure if its actually helping but my 2-3 gear change is pretty smooth under 6 to 7 tenths driving. 1-2 is still a bit rough given the drastic ratio difference To me, by doing this it feels as if that "hang" is gone, and it drops immediately when the clutch is in, but it still drops relatively slowly probably because of the dual mass flywheel. I personally hate rev-hang, and I hear it's mostly for emissions with these turbocharged cars limiting oil vaporization and being burned. It pretty much means rev-hang is hear to stay , but was wondering if you can verify slight changes to driving that could help.

This price seems to bring it too close to the GTI Autobahn. If you're cross-shopping them @ ~30k the GTI wins on performance, but the base GTI is missing so many features that you can make an argument for the SI (better headlights, premium sound, etc). But when you bump the Si price to the level of the GTI Autobahn, you lose the benefit of having more features so unless you bridge the performance gap, it seems like a bad deal.

Nice Si HFP upgrade but way over priced at $36 000, at Autotrader in Oct. 2018, you can get a used Type R for only $39 000 !

I would like to see at least 2.0L turbo and rear wheel drive on this beauty.

Why would you spend that much on a si when with a few mods you can make a huge difference in this car Simple tune.... You get rid of the rev hang More power etc Oh and you upgrade the clutch and flywheel you cam really put down the power

I was told to not mod a new civic and just buy an older one to play around with.

As an owner of a 17 civic si. I highly doubt the $4k increase for HPF is at all worth it.

For the money saved, I’ll take the Elantra Sport. It has ft lbs down low and up high. I’ll also look at the Veloster N with 275 HP and 270 ft lbs of rip your head off power!!!

Love my red Si as is. Mileage and all season performance. Only things would be better speakers and front seats

1:34 i love how the car stand quite low from the factory suspension settings...this must handle very well... And i agree that the Type R should've been a coupe and not a station wagon.

They removed the red underneath in the 2020 models :(