Used 2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe Review

Redesigned just a year ago, the 2017 Honda Civic has re-established its standing as a no-brainer choice for a small car. Think of it this way: Are you interested in impressive fuel economy and/or class-leading acceleration? Yep, the Civic's got that. What about a comfortable, roomy interior filled with upscale materials? Check. Do you want something livelier than the typical sedan? Well, Honda's got the Civic coupe, plus performance-focused Civic Si and Type R versions are on the way, too.

An excellent all-arounder, the newest Civic drives well no matter which version you pick. Out on the highway, the Civic offers a composed ride quality that doesn't get overly floaty or harsh. Honda has also packed in plenty of the latest technology, from smartphone integration to advanced driver aids that can help you avoid accidents. No matter how you look at it, the 2017 Honda Civic is one of the best cars in its class.

The 2017 Honda Civic is a compact car offered in sedan, coupe and hatchback styles. The coupe is available in five trim levels: LX, LX-P, EX-T, EX-L and Touring.

Though it may be the base trim, the standard Civic LX comes with a lot of equipment for the money. Standard equipment includes a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (158 horsepower, 138 pound-feet of torque), a six-speed manual transmission (a continuously variable transmission is also available), 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, LED daytime running lights and taillights, full power accessories, 60/40-split folding rear seatbacks, cruise control, automatic climate control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and manual front seats with driver height adjustment. Electronic features include a 5-inch central display screen, a rearview camera, Bluetooth (phone and audio) and a four-speaker sound system with a USB port.

The standard LX is nice enough, but if you'd like a bit more in-car tech and a few more basic creature comforts, then step up to the LX-P. The LX-P builds off the standard LX equipment and adds a continuously variable transmission (CVT), 17-inch alloy wheels, a sunroof, keyless ignition and entry, and remote start.

Stepping up to the EX-T gets you one of the Civic's best items, the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (174 hp, 167 lb-ft). It also comes with a six-speed manual as standard or an optional CVT (174 hp, 162 lb-ft). Thanks to impressive acceleration and big mpg numbers, the turbo-four is reason enough alone to buy an EX-T Civic or above, but the EX-T also adds foglights, heated side mirrors, variable intermittent wipers, a trip computer, heated front seats, a 10-speaker audio system with dual USB ports, Honda's LaneWatch blind-spot camera, dynamic guidelines for the rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control and a 7-inch touchscreen interface with satellite radio, Pandora compatibility,HondaLink smartphone integration andApple CarPlay/Android Auto integration (including app-based navigation).

Right near the top of the heap is the EX-L, which gets the CVT and upgrades to leather upholstery, an eight-way power driver seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The top-level Touring trim hardly even feels like a Civic with all the upscale items that are included. It adds LED headlights, automatic wipers, an integrated navigation system and the Honda Sensing safety package that includes adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane departure intervention, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking.

The Honda Sensing safety package is optional on the other Civic coupe trims.