2012 HONDA CIVIC SI SEDAN Review

Overview

The 2012 Honda Civic Si Sedan is a trendy vehicle with trendy styling and technological features. The four-door five-passenger Civic Si Sedan is a compact sports car with a fun-to-drive character and lightweight agility.

Powertrain And Performance

Under the hood of the 2012 Civic Si Sedan is the high-revving 197-horsepower 2.0-liter, aluminum-alloy, K20Z3 engine that can be paired with a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission. A front-wheel drive system is standard. A helical-type, limited-slip differential enhances traction in high-performance driving situations. *The 2012 Honda Civic Si Sedan returns with a mileage of 22 city/31 hwy/25 combined mpg.

Build And Styling

On the exterior, the 2012 Civic Si Sedan gets trendy headlight and taillight color combinations; trendy 17-inch alloy wheels; low-profile rear deck lid spoiler; trendy front bumper cover; all-season tires; security system with remote entry; sport suspension; one-touch power moonroof with tilt feature; variable intermittent windshield wipers; power side mirrors; multi-reflector halogen headlights; and impact-absorbing bumpers. The inside of the 2012 Civic Si Sedan offers unique firmly-bolstered synthetic suede seats; red backlit gauges; power windows with auto-up/down; two-tier instrument panel; rev-limit indicator light; air conditioning with air-filtration system; tachometer; leather-wrapped tilt and telescopic steering wheel column; cruise control; map lights; rear window defroster with timer; front door-pocket storage bins; 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback; 12-volt power outlet; USB audio interface; Bluetooth Hands-Free Link; XM Radio; auxiliary input jack; and seven-speaker 350-watt AM/FM/CD premium audio system with a subwoofer. Voice-activated Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System; and steering wheel-mounted audio controls are available as optional features.

Safety Features

A wide array of safety devices is standard across the 2012 Civic lineup. Anti-lock braking system with brake assist and electronic brake distribution; tire pressure monitoring system; 3-point front seatbelts; front seatbelts with automatic tensioners and load limiters; advanced compatibility engineering body structure; dual-stage dual-threshold front airbags; front side airbags with passenger-side occupant position detection system; side curtain airbags; daytime running lights; active head restraints for driver and front passenger; vehicle stability assist with traction control; and child-proof rear door locks are significant standard safety features.