Used 2017 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Civic SI is awesome!
Grimey, Maumelle, AR, 09/23/2017
Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I had a 2012 Toyota Avalon, tired of the luxury scene and was looking for something fun to drive. I read Car and Driver's review of the Civic SI and went to drive one...loved it. Their review was spot on. Obviously it’s not a luxury car, it's a sports car, so you have to enjoy being "involved" with your car as you drive the SI. 6-speed is all you get and the only option is whether you want summer or all-season tires...summer tires cost a little more ($300). Mine has the all-season 18" wheels and they're great. As for complaints, I do agree with the other reviewer’s comment on the cup holders directly behind the shifter, but as long as your drink isn’t taller than a Coke can, there’s no problem. The electric parking brake took a drive or two to get used to but otherwise I like it. The brake hold option is awesome in traffic so on that one, great job Honda! Personally, I only have 2 issues I’d like Honda to address: 1) Honda does not offer a leather or synthetic leather option...they should. I do not like the material Honda chose for the doors or the center console. The fabric is like a weird, soft burlap material that gets a sheen on it from friction or body oil/sweat. In fact, every new car I test drove at the dealership already had weird white/shiny marks on the door’s arm rest and center console from previous drivers. What I’ve found is that the material is hard to clean and I’m not sure if it’ll stand up to the test of time. In the future, I'd much prefer an upscale soft plastic or leather/synthetic option to replace this odd fabric choice. 2) No auto-dimming rear view mirror. For a car that sits so low in traffic at night with headlights blaring behind you, it's a necessity and should be standard or included with a leather/synthetic interior option. Otherwise, for $23-24K, you just can't beat the quality and value in this little package. By the way, I was going to go with the coupe, but I really needed four doors and the sedan is only 17 pounds heavier so the choice was easy. Usually there’s much more of a weight penalty when you choose 4 doors...Since I've got a large family, the sedan works much better & I’m extremely pleased with the roominess of the back seat. I’m 6’4” and while I’m driving there’s still room for a full sized adult in the back seat. As for the engine, the performance is incredible for a 1.5L Turbo. I drive highway mostly and see at least 38 MPG with a heavy foot (75 MPH average). Honda, pay attention here...fix these small things and if you can’t offset or relocate the cup holders, consider making them deeper to accommodate Yetis & the like. After that, this car is near perfect. I know some buyers may not want a leather or synthetic interior, but at least make it an option and give your buyers a choice. I would have happily paid an extra $1100-1500 for it. Thanks for reading and happy driving!
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A surprisingly sporty sedan
Captain Flounder, Huntsville, AL, 01/08/2018
Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My primary vehicle is a 2016 Mazda Miata. It's a great 3rd car but a horrible 2nd car. I needed a fun to drive vehicle that could hold a car seat and not break the wallet. I looked at the GTI (loved it), Acura TLX, Audi A3/4/5 sportback, and BMW 4 series Gran Coupe before finally driving a 2018 Honda Civic Si. I would be in a GTI right now but couldn't negotiate an acceptable deal. That turned out to be fortuitous because I am now driving a 2017 Honda Civic Si and loving it. It is a truly remarkable vehicle for the price. First, the awesome stuff. As the owner of a Miata, I really like the handling of the Civic. It is a firm but not punishing ride. The steering is remarkably accurate and communicative. Impressive. I only have about 200 miles on the car and can already tell the tires are the weak link in the ride/suspension/handling realm. Seats are excellent, firm and supportive without being confining. The power is adequate, quick enough to be fun but not fast enough to hurt yourself. Fuel mileage is remarkable! 70+ mph = 40 mpg. I was not expecting that at all. The vehicle is also remarkably roomy. Lastly for the positives is Honda's lane watch. A small camera on the passenger side mirror that activates with the turn signal. You now can see on the ride side in high clarity what is going on next to you. I love it! I wish all my vehicles had this feature. Now for the less positive things. The clutch is horrible. WAY too light. When you add the engine's propensity to hang onto RPM under load it makes for a less than stellar shifting experience. Hopefully I will get used to it. The audio system is more than adequate but there are NO knobs for volume. Nor are their knobs or buttons for turning on the a/c or fan. Argh! Honda got so many things right with this vehicle it is maddening that these small details were not addressed. Overall though, I am impressed with the vehicle. You will be hard pressed to find something else at the same price point. That makes dealing with some of the less positive aspects totally doable. Well done Honda. I look forward to many trouble free miles driving this fun little sedan.
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Majority Upgrade, A Few Issues
Brian, Macedonia, OH, 08/03/2017
Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My lease came sure on my 2014 So, and enjoyed the car, so I upgraded to the 2017 version. The engine is noticably more powerful, and the exterior styling has been improved (the car looks a whole lot meaner, in my opinion). I have the same complaints from my 2014, and a couple new ones: STILL AN ISSUE: 1. Cupholder placement. I know drivers that prefer manual are a dying breed, but if you're going to make a manual-only Civic, don't put the cupholders in front of the shifter; 2. Touchscreen. Honda's interface has been upgraded (?) but it's still terrible. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay can only control a piece of the system. The rest has to go through what Honda built. Painful. NEW: Parking Break. Part of the appeal of driving stick is the feeling of greater control over the car. The parking break button takes some of that away; 2. Break Hold. Seemed like an unnecessary, but nice feature for stopping on hills. Actually a huge pain in the ass. If you unbuckle your seatbelt when Break Hold is activated (for example, when grabbing a ticket at the parking garage), the parking break is activated. Very annoying when you're not expecting it.
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Good car, great mileage, low maintenance
Peter Wilson, Overland Park, KS, 01/17/2020
Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2017 Honda Civic Si back on July 2017. Great commuter car and great on gas. No issues for the first 2 years besides usual oil changes. After the 2 years, brakes are starting to squeal and battery died after 2.5 months. For a new car, would've expected the battery to last longer but have read from other owners that the OE batteries Honda uses are pretty wimpy.
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Honda Civic SI does not disappoint
Bruno, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 07/28/2022
Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Honda Civic Si handles great, and the acceleration is amazing for a 4 cyl. It also has a sport mode option that adds an additional 20+hp which is amazing. The clutch is smooth and the racing seats hug the driver like a glove. The back seats are surprisingly comfortable with plenty of leg room. My only gripe is the seats are not leather.
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