2022 Honda Civic Si
MSRP Range: $27,500 - $27,700 Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.
2022 Honda Civic Si





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The Civic Si has grown up, but it's still a blast to drive. While the competition has gotten quicker, and the Si hasn't, but it's still a very good all-around performer and has one of the better manual transmissions in existence today. The Si is also a relative bargain compared to the rest of the class but manages to not skimp on interior quality or tech luxuries. And to top everything off, it gets excellent fuel economy.
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2022 Honda Civic Si Review


byTravis Langness
Reviews Editor
Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.
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Pros
- Taut and nimble handling
- Better-than-average fuel economy and cargo space
- Many easy-to-use tech features
- Slick-shifting manual transmission
Cons
- Noticeable road noise on the highway
- Mediocre acceleration for a sport compact
- Missing a few desirable features, such as heated seats
- No option for an automatic
What's new
- The Honda Civic is redesigned for 2022
- Revised styling and enhanced technology features
- Available sedan and hatchback body styles
- Kicks off the 11th Civic generation
Overview
The Civic Si bridges the gap between standard commuter sedans and high-strung performance cars like the Civic Type R. It's more powerful than the standard Civic, but not as aggressive or unyielding as something like the Type R. Essentially, the Civic Si could do track-day duty on the weekends if you wanted it to, but it could be a comfortable daily driver too. Like the standard Civic, the Si has been redesigned for 2022 with all-new looks outside and in, but some old parts are hanging out underneath.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.92 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$156/mo for Civic Si
Civic Si
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$170/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
What's special about the Civic Si?
Pop the hood of the Civic Si and you'll find a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. It shares this engine with other turbocharged 2022 Civics, but the Si gets more power — 200 horsepower, to be precise, which is 20 hp more than the others. Unfortunately, this power rating is a bit lower than in the previous Civic Si. The engine carries over from the last generation, but Honda has dialed back the peak horsepower a smidge in the pursuit of better drivability. Peak torque now arrives 300 rpm lower in the rev range, while peak horsepower drops off less noticeably above 6,000 rpm. This makes the Si both better to drive at the limit and easier to drive at low revs around town.
The Si also gets some parts that have been taken from the previous-generation Civic Type R. Suspension components, a Type R shift knob, and even rev-matching downshifts have been borrowed for Si duty. On the other hand, the previous Civic Si's fancy adaptive dampers have been dropped for the new generation, while the new car's brakes have carryover specs (12.3 inches up front and 11.1 inches out back).
How does the Civic Si drive?
This generation of Si is a slight upgrade over previous models, even if it is down a bit on power and lacking those adaptive dampers. Shifter throws from the Type R-sourced shifter are excellent, giving the driver a sense of direct connection with the car. Handling is precise, and while some autocross aficionados may want stickier rubber, handling limits with the optional summer tires are impressive. The increased power near redline means that the driver won't feel a big drop-off as the next gear approaches. Instead, you can wring out the Civic's engine like a dirty dish rag, right up to the limit, then slide into the next gear and try to stifle a giant grin. The acceleration isn't exactly eye-watering, but it's enough to make the Si feel special in almost any driving setting.
How comfortable is the Civic Si?
Previous Civic Sis had suspension dampers that could be adjusted on the fly to suit the situation — this Si doesn't. Thankfully, not much has been lost. The suspension is stiffer than that of a normal Civic, sure, but the Si still absorbs most road imperfections and leaves passengers unaffected in the cabin. With some extra bolstering, the front seats in the Si are a tad bit restrictive, or at least they'll feel that way for bigger drivers. Thankfully, they are also excellent at holding the driver in place during high-speed cornering. Padding and lumbar support are still adequate, and the wide range of adjustability means you can pick your perfect spot behind the wheel pretty easily.
What's It Like to Live With
Fresh off naming the Honda Civic our Edmunds Top Rated Sedan for 2022, we added a Honda Civic Si to our long-term review fleet. That means rowing through the gears of our manual Civic Si for 20,000 miles and 12 months to see what we like and dislike about one of our favorite cars. Check out all of our experiences with the 2022 Honda Civic Si.
Edmunds Expert Rating
great
8.1/10
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The Civic Si has grown up, but it's still a blast to drive. While the competition has gotten quicker, and the Si hasn't, but it's still a very good all-around performer and has one of the better manual transmissions in existence today. The Si is also a relative bargain compared to the rest of the class but manages to not skimp on interior quality or tech luxuries. And to top everything off, it gets excellent fuel economy.
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Performance
8.5/10
How does the Civic Si drive? The Civic Si sedan is a pretty strong performer. Around turns, the Si is responsive but stable, providing lively entertainment while instilling confidence behind the wheel. Steering is light at lower speeds and and weights up as speed increases for a bit more precision, though we found ourselves wanting a little more feedback. The tires provide a solid amount of road grip, which also aids in excellent braking performance.
Less impressive is the Si's engine. An output of 200 hp just isn't special anymore. At our test track, our Civic Si accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. That doesn't make it slow, but far from quick compared to the Volkswagen GTI (5.9 seconds with the automatic). Its engine and exhaust note aren't particularly memorable either.
Numbers aside, it feels like the power is there when you need it, and we thoroughly enjoy rowing through the gears and working the easy clutch on this rare manual-transmission-only car.
Less impressive is the Si's engine. An output of 200 hp just isn't special anymore. At our test track, our Civic Si accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. That doesn't make it slow, but far from quick compared to the Volkswagen GTI (5.9 seconds with the automatic). Its engine and exhaust note aren't particularly memorable either.
Numbers aside, it feels like the power is there when you need it, and we thoroughly enjoy rowing through the gears and working the easy clutch on this rare manual-transmission-only car.
Comfort
7.5/10
How comfortable is the Civic Si? The Si's suspension, while stiffer than the standard Civic's, does a pretty good job of smoothing out bumps in the road. It doesn't ride as comfortably, but we think it's an acceptable trade-off given the car's sporty handling. The front sport seats are well cushioned and offer good lateral bolstering but not to the point of feeling constrained. The sport fabric also breathes well to help keep you cool on warmer days, but the seats lack adjustable lumbar support, which might be an issue for people with sensitive lower backs.
The climate control layout is a clear improvement over the previous generation's setup, with great vent coverage for the cabin. You don't get heated seats on the Si or dual-zone automatic climate control, however. Road noise is noticeable at any speed and can be rather intrusive on coarse surfaces. Wind noise is thankfully more subdued, and the rest of the interior feels solidly constructed and free of vibration.
The climate control layout is a clear improvement over the previous generation's setup, with great vent coverage for the cabin. You don't get heated seats on the Si or dual-zone automatic climate control, however. Road noise is noticeable at any speed and can be rather intrusive on coarse surfaces. Wind noise is thankfully more subdued, and the rest of the interior feels solidly constructed and free of vibration.
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Interior
8.0/10
How’s the interior? The cabin has an attractive design. All controls are within easy reach and intuitive to use. It's also roomy — the front can comfortably seat taller and shorter passengers equally well, and the rear seats will accommodate average-size adults with no problem. Rear legroom is abundant and headroom is adequate.
Outward visibility is aided by narrow front roof pillars and sideview mirrors that are mounted on the doors, freeing up your view out front. The back window is a bit short, but the multi-angle rearview camera helps you spot anything that might be behind you when backing out of a parking spot.
Outward visibility is aided by narrow front roof pillars and sideview mirrors that are mounted on the doors, freeing up your view out front. The back window is a bit short, but the multi-angle rearview camera helps you spot anything that might be behind you when backing out of a parking spot.
Technology
8.0/10
How’s the tech? The Civic Si's large 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system is located high on the dash to help you keep your eyes on the road. It has intuitive on-screen menus and responds quickly to your inputs. Most users will probably opt to use the standard Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone projection. We found the wireless connection to be spotty at times, so you might just want to stick with using a USB cable. It was more stable and provided quicker connection speeds than wireless.
The Si may come with a manual transmission but still offers adaptive cruise, which is somewhat of a rarity. It does an admirable job of reducing the burden of driving in slow-and-go traffic, though you do have to shift yourself, if that wasn't obvious. Honda's new camera-based advanced driving aids work well for the most part. Faded lane markings sometimes tripped up the lane keeping assist, but these occurrences were infrequent.
The Si may come with a manual transmission but still offers adaptive cruise, which is somewhat of a rarity. It does an admirable job of reducing the burden of driving in slow-and-go traffic, though you do have to shift yourself, if that wasn't obvious. Honda's new camera-based advanced driving aids work well for the most part. Faded lane markings sometimes tripped up the lane keeping assist, but these occurrences were infrequent.
Storage
8.0/10
How’s the storage? The Civic Si's trunk can hold up to 14.4 cubic feet of cargo, which is generous compared to other sedans but not as good as the space in sporty hatchbacks like the Volkswagen GTI. The space is usable thanks to minimal intrusion from the Civic's wheelwells and trunk hinges. You can fold down the rear seats to provide more cargo space, though the pass-through opening between the trunk and rear seat isn't very big.
One thing we really liked about the previous Civic: It had lots of clever interior storage. Honda implemented more traditional storage spots for this new Civic, which is a small step back in our opinion. Still, the center armrest bin can hold a good amount, the cupholders are large, and a rubberized charging pad in front can help keep your phone from sliding around as it's charging.
If you've got little kids, the Civic offers three top anchor spots for front-facing child safety seats, and the main lower anchor points are easy to access. Larger rear-facing infant carriers will likely compromise front passenger space a little, but this is true for most cars in this segment.
One thing we really liked about the previous Civic: It had lots of clever interior storage. Honda implemented more traditional storage spots for this new Civic, which is a small step back in our opinion. Still, the center armrest bin can hold a good amount, the cupholders are large, and a rubberized charging pad in front can help keep your phone from sliding around as it's charging.
If you've got little kids, the Civic offers three top anchor spots for front-facing child safety seats, and the main lower anchor points are easy to access. Larger rear-facing infant carriers will likely compromise front passenger space a little, but this is true for most cars in this segment.
Fuel Economy
9.0/10
How economical is the Civic Si? The EPA estimates the Civic Si (which has a turbocharged engine) will get 31 mpg in combined city/highway driving (27 city/37 highway). The Si bests its most direct performance competitors by at least 3 mpg. We managed to achieve 34.6 mpg on our 115-mile mixed-driving evaluation route, which indicates the EPA estimates can be pretty accurate if you're not a lead-foot driver.
Value
8.0/10
Is the Civic Si a good value? The Honda Civic Si is a pretty good bargain for this sport compact group. It has good performance, excellent fuel economy, a plethora of standard features and a nice, refined interior. We'd recommend to upgrading the HPT (High Performance Tires) trim, which adds summer tires for a marginal cost since they'll make a big difference in performance.
Honda's warranty remains fairly unremarkable compared to what other manufacturers offer with three years/36,000 miles of basic and five years/60,000 miles of powertrain coverage. But the company builds a good product that is generally reliable and holds its value well.
Honda's warranty remains fairly unremarkable compared to what other manufacturers offer with three years/36,000 miles of basic and five years/60,000 miles of powertrain coverage. But the company builds a good product that is generally reliable and holds its value well.
Wildcard
8.5/10
The Civic Si is a joy to drive. Sharp handling, responsive steering and a smooth-shifting six-speed manual transmission all help create a sporty drive experience, even if the Si doesn't have as much straight-line speed as its competition.
We prefer this Si's simpler and more elegant style to the busier design of its predecessor. The subtle styling tweaks like the honeycomb grille patterns, dual exhaust tips and a rear spoiler add some flare without looking like a teenager went on an auto store part binge. This is something enthusiasts of all ages won't mind being seen in.
We prefer this Si's simpler and more elegant style to the busier design of its predecessor. The subtle styling tweaks like the honeycomb grille patterns, dual exhaust tips and a rear spoiler add some flare without looking like a teenager went on an auto store part binge. This is something enthusiasts of all ages won't mind being seen in.
Which Civic does Edmunds recommend?
Honda doesn't really do traditional options — packages or otherwise. The Civic Si comes with the upgraded engine and a number of other sporty features, but the only option on the list is a set of summer tires. Given the Si's sporty mission, we think the car's at its best with summer tires. Then buy an extra set of winter tires if you live in a climate with a lot of wintertime snow and ice.
Honda Civic models
The 2022 Honda Civic is available as a small sedan or four-door hatchback. There are five trim levels for the sedan: LX, Sport, EX, Touring and Si. The hatchback comes in similar LX, Sport, EX-L and Sport Touring trims. Each body style trim progressively adds more standard features. The EX/EX-L and Touring/Sport Touring also have a more powerful engine than the standard model, while the Si increases horsepower further still. Feature highlights include:
LX
This base trim starts you off with:
- 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (158 horsepower, 138 lb-ft)
- Continuously variable automatic transmission
- 16-inch steel wheels with plastic covers
- LED headlights
- Automatic climate control
- Push-button ignition
- 7-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Partial digital instrument panel
- Four-speaker audio system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Every Civic also comes with these advanced driver aids:
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane keeping assist (steers the Civic back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
- Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Civic and the vehicle in front)
- Traffic sign reader
- Automatic high beams
- Driver attention monitor (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
Sport
Adds some exterior styling flourishes as well as:
- Available six-speed manual transmission for the hatchback
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Remote ignition via the key fob
- Proximity keyless entry
- Sport drive mode
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
- Eight-speaker audio system
EX/EX-L
Has more power and several added convenience features that include:
- 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (180 hp, 177 lb-ft)
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Heated mirrors
- Sunroof
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated front seats
- Power-adjustable driver's seat (EX-L only)
- Leather upholstery (EX-L only)
- Rear center armrest with cupholders
- Additional USB charge port
- Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
Touring/Sport Touring
Comes fully loaded with:
- Available six-speed manual transmission for the hatchback
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Automatic wipers
- Foglights
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable front seats
- 9-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Integrated navigation system
- Wireless device charging pad
- Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Rear seat USB ports
- 12-speaker Bose premium audio system
- Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
- Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse)
- Low-speed automatic braking (automatically applies the brakes to avoid a collision when traveling between 1 and 6 mph)
Si
Standard features for the Si are similar to those of the Sport with a few additions pulled from the EX and Touring trims. These extras, and features specific to the Si, include:
- Sedan body style only
- Upgraded version of the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine (200 hp, 192 lb-ft)
- Six-speed manual transmission with rev-matching downshifts
- Limited-slip front differential (helps maximize available traction during hard acceleration)
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Bigger brakes
- 18-inch black-painted wheels with high-performance all-season tires (summer tires are optional)
- Sport front seats with additional bolstering
- Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
- Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 9-inch touchscreen
- 12-speaker Bose sound system

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Slow and Cheaply made
3 out of 5 starselement3215, 02/17/2023
2022 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Should be faster than it is. Interior rattles for days. If you can touch a surface, it probably has a rattle. Makes the experience cheap feeling. Passenger door rattles bad from bass so the bose system is useless on anything besides low to med volume.
Steering wheel sticks and is a major safety issue. I can't fathom how honda didn't test the steering in this car.
Car pulls timing bad in … summer. You will get one pull in one gear. The next gear you might have to wait 2-3 seconds for boost again.
Handling is great and fuel economy is also great. Shifter feels great even though 2nd can be notchy and grind sometimes. Rev hang is still there and still annoying.
Should be the most reliable sport compact but has a lot of issues. A decent buy at MSRP but a lot of issues and a cheap sounding interior dampens the experience.
It's a car with good handling
1 out of 5 starsKevin O, 04/25/2023
2022 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
The safety features are pretty useless.
I like the forward collision warning.
I don't like the forward Collision braking. It's braked the car a few times in the last 10k miles and the only way to stop it is give it gas while it's braking and hope it stops. Great for the engine.
Lane departure assist will swerve all over si I turned it off.
Auto high beams should be off by default as they … stay on far too often blinding others.
Adaptive cruise control feels sloppy like a teenager learning how much pressure to use for the brakes. Also even the closest following distance is too far away. People will cut you off.
Regular cruise control works okay but again the car will brake for you and it's very jarring. I went from using cruise everyday in my last 2 cars to almost never in this car.
Bose system is okay but causes the vehicle to rattle like it's not made for the speakers that are in this car.
Big disappointment with removal of dual zone climate control, heated seats and fog lights.
Blind spot monitoring is actually nice to have and a feature that works well. Good job Honda.
Active lane keep I nice for long trips but it gets confused by cracks in the pavement so be prepared to fight it.
Backup camera is off center making reversing straight more of a guessing game than it needs to be.
Idle stop/start doesn't make sense on a turbo engine and it will cause unnecessary wear on the turbo. Get used to turning it off every time you get in the car.
The shifter is nice and the car gets good fuel economy, however the engine is an economy engine.
The engine tuning is the biggest downside of this car. Each shift the car holds revs. This requires either riding the clutch to upshift normally, or waiting an additional second between shifts.
The car feels like it has maybe 160hp in arizona summers due to extreme turbo heat soak.
Because the engine is so small, expect to be in boost to keep with traffic while accelerating.
This car will require a lot of effort to accelerate quick and minivans and cuv's will be pulling on you. This car is way too slow for what it should be.
Honda also tuned in turbo lag to help with stress on the connecting rods.
This car really needs a tune, not for power, but because every decision for this "sport" injected engine is designed for economy.
The engine would probably feel better with an automatic.
Between the safety tech and engine this car feels like it wasn't made for a manual transmission no matter how great the shifter feels.
I can't imagine the clutch and turbo lasting more than 100k miles due to the small displacement and bad tuning.
The NHTSA is looking into a steering issue so hopefully that gets fixed.
The interior looks nice but rattles more than a versa rental I had. Not even joking. It's poor. Dash cracks and pops. Headliner rattles, b-pillar rattles, rear deck rattles, doors rattle with music, rattles behind steering wheel, dash rattles 3700-4000 rpm.
I brought it in to honda and the guy went on a drive with me and said "it's one of the more quiet civics I've heard." My wife's 9th gen has less interior noises.
The 9 inch touchscreen is nice but get that TSB done for the rattling.
Exterior styling is good but windshield wipers are genuine a** and waste a ton of fluid to clean anything. They also have a proprietary design. Very thoughtful Honda.
Interior styling is good but sounds like a can full of rocks.
I don't think I want to keep this car much longer. I really don't like the direction Honda is going. Let's be more German and move upmarket but not think things through and polish anything. Let's just make it look nice.
The car gets good economy, has a great shifter and handles very well.
That's about all I have to say about it.
Buy if you want. This car needs a tune. Not for power. The L15CA isn't a power engine. Just for drivability. Could also use a large intercooler for Summers.
If you want a manual car that's a good handler and doesn't break the bank, this is it. If you want anything more than okay acceleration, buy another car.
If you have any kind of OCD with interior noises don't buy.
Expect to disable most if not all honda sense options. They are just bad and feel like a beta test.
Not for Canadian Winter driving
2 out of 5 starsDerek S, 07/22/2022
2022 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
I wanted to love this car. I had Civics in the past and loved them. However I am disappointed with the direction that Honda has taken. They advertise safety features that are more disruptive and distracting. The fuel efficiency features are mediocre in savings but will cost more in the long run.
Firstly I will address the safety package. The lane departure warning does not work well … when roads are partly covered in snow. And in Canada that is frequent. When the car is driving along snow covered road, then detects a bare patch of road, it will sound alarms. It is counter intuitive to safe driving in snow. When driving in wet snow the surfaces with cameras can become obscured causing warnings to appear on the dash. Another distraction to the driver that is not necessary. The placement of the rear back up camera also get covered with water and snow quickly because it is in an alcove. I had a Hyundai just before the Civic, and the placement was different and I had less problems. The washer fluid sprayer is on the wiper blades and when there is any little bit of ice or salt it prevents an even spread on the windshield which then also affects one of the forward cameras. An annoyance to me is also that the wiper blades tuck under the hood so when you are trying to brush snow and ice, you cannot lift the blades to do that.
The blowers are also under powered. When you are driving in extremes, the car cannot keep up clearing the window even with the blowers on full, which is also extremely loud. I was driving in -18 degrees and had to have the defrost on full just to prevent the windows from fogging up. If I switched to split defrost and floor, to get some heat in the rest of the car, the windows fogged up again. Not very safe.
The convenience feature of the in car microphone is also hamper by the defrost blower. I have had people ask me if I have all the windows open when speaking on the handsfree. I notice that the blowers will automatically turn down when engaging the handsfree function. So they are aware of the flaw!
The fuel economy saving function of the idle off is annoying and short sighted. Honda is not alone in this function. I have seen it on a Ford as well. The short term gain of a few moments of idle off puts more wear on the started as well as puts more lifecycles through the battery. The Ford that I had seen it on, now automatically restarts because the battery is weak and the car is only 3 years old. Not saying it is 100 percent the fault of the idle off but it doesn’t help. And there is no way to permanently disable the feature unless you go aftermarket. I now have start car and I automatically turn it off.
The remote start range is terrible. I would save just over 200 feet. My old Kia was much better than that so that you could start car from inside a restaurant. Can’t do that with the Civic.
I have also had to replace two separate parts on the car with less than 5000km. One was a camera and the other a sway bar(those usually fail after rough driving or long term wear, both of which were not the case). I hope this doesn’t foreshadow other issues because Honda is supposed to reliable. Again a feature I loved about my previous ones.
The multiple message centres are also distracting. If you change a setting on the blower for example, it will appear on the console behind steering and the radio console as well. The flashing acts to distract and if are trying to see where to look for the message, it means you are not looking at the road. Several safety feature also operate that way, forcing you to look at message centre instead of on the road. I have spent enough of my life driving (30 years), cars and trucks to know that the problems are on the roads and that is where your attention should be.
The small convenience feature of automatic high beam should be illegal. When driving on the highway at night, the car will not always detect oncoming cars and vlimd other drivers. I have had that happen to me and people have flashed me until I realized that was happening with own car too. It is a dumb idea. If you need your car to tell you when to turn on high beams, you should not be driving at night.
I have a lot of small issues but they build to a lot of frustration. I drive over 200 km each day so the issues are in my face.
I will also note, this is why it is isn’t 0 stars, that the fuel efficiency is great. For a commuter car it is needed. I would say that it would be even more efficient if it didn’t have the safety package draining electricity. I do like the eco option for fuel efficiency as most of my commute is highway driving.
I also find that there is excellent space in front for two adults. I am tall I am comfortable in my seat. However my passenger behind me isn’t. I accept that space issue as it is a compact car. Just don’t tell me it seats 4 comfortably. Just two will be comfortable. Trunk space is a good size and I can fit most everything I take with me in there. Take off power is good(when the idle off is disengaged). The car also handles fairly well in the snow with its low profile. That was something stellar about my previous Civics In that I never got stuck in snow when I saw people with 4 wheel drive having problems.
At this point, I will not be buying another Honda as many of the issues I have(safety features that don’t work properly and distracting features like the console messaging set up) is the same across all Hondas. It seems they have changed their focus from being a simple reliable car to being that tries (and fails) todo a bit of everything. I feel like it is designed by engineers looking to pack as many cool and neat gadgets into the car and straying away from the practical aspects of driving. The features that I like of This Civic are found in other manufacturers and once this lease is up, I will be going elsewhere. Maybe Honda will improve with the 12th generation but I doubt it.
Best car in Canada for 2022, not for me based on actual driving.
Nice package
4 out of 5 starsPaul H, 01/31/2023
2022 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Accelleration and handling are excellent, great shifter and tech features. Ride more harsh then expected on non perfect road surfaces. Drivers seat somewhat cramped and uncomfortable on long trips.
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BRIAN WONG: Our long-term 2022 Honda Civic Si has been with us for about nine months and covered nearly 9,000 miles. And in that time, it's gone around our test track, on road trips with our editors, and even won a U-Drags battle against its fancier cousin, the Acura Integra. That's all very exciting. But if you were to ask members of our staff how they feel about the Si, they're a lot less excited. And that lukewarm reception is strange for a car that's such a solid performer. In this long-term update, we try to find out why. If you also had teenage dreams of owning an Si or an Integra, hit those likes and subscribe buttons. And if you're interested in selling your car, head over to edmunds.com/sellmycar to get an instant cash offer. Just to let you know, unlike many of the other vehicles in our long-term fleet, we didn't buy this Si. It's on loan to us from Honda for the year so we can give it a more thorough evaluation. Now, back to the car. The Si remains a good performance bargain. The only options on our vehicle are this blazing orange pearl paint and a set of summer tires, an options box that we love to check given Los Angeles penchant for year round sunshine, recent atmospheric river excepted. Under the hood, we have 9,000 miles of accumulated dust and leaves as well as this turbocharged 1.5 liter four-cylinder that comes mated to a six-speed manual transmission. And that is the only transmission option as God intended. Now if this setup sounds familiar, that's because it's the exact same specifications as the one that was under the last generation Civic Si. And the new car is even down on horsepower compared to that vehicle, dropping from 205 to 200 horsepower. Inside, the Si comes with front sport seats with colorful accents, a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a long list of standard safety features. It's not that the Civic Si does anything wrong. It just doesn't do quite enough right. If we had sort of a Civic fun meter and you expected the regular Civic to be maybe here and the Type R to be all the way up here, you might expect the Si to come in somewhere in the middle. But when we line the three civics up and we look at their power and how they do in our performance testing, you find that instead of splitting the difference, the Si kind of ends up a lot closer to the regular Civic on a lot of those metrics. One thing we do really like about the Si is this six-speed manual transmission. The thrills are short. It's appropriately notchy. And the clutch action is very linear and very predictable. I actually think that if you're trying to learn how to drive a manual, this is one of the best cars to learn on. As good as this manual transmission is, the powertrain suffers from rev hang. And that's something we noticed with the last Si as well. Rev hang happens when you take your foot off the gas, but the engine's revs don't immediately drop down to idle like you're expecting. This phenomenon is more common on modern vehicles as a way to control emissions. But in the Si, it's particularly noticeable, especially at higher RPMs. So when you go from, let's say, third gears here to fourth gear, the revs hang for a moment. And it makes the transition between the gears a little rough and a little abrupt. It's hard to do it smoothly. Again, this only really happens when you're driving the Si hard. Driving around day to day, you won't really notice it. But if you're on any kind of fun road or on an autocross, it's going to make the car bounce around whenever you upshift unless you clutch in, shift, and then delay, and then get back on the gas. And no one really wants to do that when you're out having fun. On the flip side, downshifts are dreamy. The Si has a rev-matching system. So whenever you downshift, it blips the engine and matches the revs for you. This makes downshifts a lot smoother and keeps the engine in the thick of its powerband between shifts. The technique to do this without this feature is called heel-toe. And that requires you to artfully hit both the gas and the brake at the same time to keep the revs up when you downshift. And if that sounds hard, it is. It's a tough technique to master. But the Civic will do it all for you. If we go back and look at our performance table, we find that the only place that the Si really does split the difference between the run-of-the-mill Civic and the Type R is in lateral G. And that's something that we measure on our skidpad. And that tracks with another positive that we've noticed about the Si, good handling. Now, all of that sounds pretty good. So I was surprised when I went through our long-term term logbook preparing for this video to find that many of the comments skewed quite negative. BRENT ROMANS: There were a few things that I didn't care about it, the uncomfortable seats, kind of a stiff ride quality. And even the engine was kind of like meh. But I did really enjoy the handling of that car. Anytime I was coming up to a freeway entrance ramp and you could kind of circle around it, I could dive in and just get on it. And it was super fun. It was stable and controlled. For the money, that was probably the biggest thing that I liked about it. JOSH SADLIER: As we noted in our test data, car's actually not appreciably quicker than it was in the 2000s, about the same level of acceleration. Now, you've got turbo lag. So you don't have that immediacy with the throttle. You don't have that high-revving VTEC experience that of course I remember fondly. Fair enough. Times change. But if you're going to take that away, give me more power. BRIAN WONG: Our only maintenance costs so far have been the cars first service, which we got done in September. That consisted of changing the oil and rotating the tires. And it cost us $120.85. Other than that, the car has been perfectly reliable. As you'd expect, it is a Honda. After hours of deliberation, I think I finally figured it out. And the problem isn't with the Civic Si, it's with our expectations. If you were to ask our editors what kind of score they would give the Si just off the top of their heads, a lot of them would say something like a 7, 7.5. But what they really should be saying is 8.1 because that's the score that we give the normal Civic. And that's good enough for that car to take home our Edmunds Top Rated Car Award for two years running. The fix for the Si is simple. Honda could add more power. And that would add more excitement, bring it up to expectations, and give the Si the score that it deserves. Be sure to check back with us in a few months for a final wrap-up video for this car to see if it's changed our tune.
10,000 Miles in the 2022 Honda Civic Si | Honda Civic Si Long-Term Test Update
We've just hit the 10,000 mile mark in our 2022 Honda Civic Si long-term test car, so it's time to check in on how our ownership experience has been so far. Join Edmunds' Brian Wong in the video above to find out more about what we've liked, what we haven't, and more!
2022 Honda Civic Features Specs
Si
Total MSRP | $28,595 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 31 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $156/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
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The Kia Forte is less expensive than the Honda Civic, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a better value. You'll get a handful of added features with the Civic, plus it performs on a higher level than the Forte. Kia's generous warranty coverage easily beats Honda's, but it's still not enough to best the Civic's superior design and driving manners.
Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra
The Elantra is just off a full redesign last year and is as fresh as this new Honda Civic. The Elantra offers a slight savings in similarly equipped models, achieves slightly better fuel economy, and benefits from a very generous warranty. The Honda Civic, though, manages to pull ahead with a more enjoyable driving experience and superior interior materials.
Honda Civic vs. Mazda 3
The Mazda 3 scores big with its evocative styling, sporty performance and available all-wheel drive, which is a rarity in this class. Feature for feature, though, it is more expensive than the Honda Civic, plus the Mazda comes up short with regard to rear passenger space and cargo capacity. The Mazda 3 is a great pick for the driver seeking more excitement, but the Honda Civic is the more well-rounded sedan.

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Safety
Our experts’ favorite Civic safety features:
- Collision Mitigation Braking System
- Applies the brakes automatically to avoid a collision.
- Lane Keeping Assist System
- Adjusts the vehicle's direction automatically to keep it from drifting out of its lane.
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Adjusts the vehicle speed to maintain a constant distance from the car in front.
NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating | Rating |
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Overall | 4 / 5 |
Driver | 5 / 5 |
Passenger | 4 / 5 |
Side Crash Rating | Rating |
Overall | 5 / 5 |
Side Barrier Rating | Rating |
Overall | 5 / 5 |
Driver | 5 / 5 |
Passenger | 5 / 5 |
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings | Rating |
Front Seat | 5 / 5 |
Back Seat | 5 / 5 |
Rollover | Rating |
Rollover | 5 / 5 |
Dynamic Test Result | No Tip |
Risk Of Rollover | 9.5% |
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test | Not Tested |
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Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test | Not Tested |
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original | Good |
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated | Not Tested |
Side Impact Test – Original | Good |
Side Impact Test – Updated | Acceptable |
Roof Strength Test | Not Tested |
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint | Not Tested |
FAQ
Is the Honda Civic a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2022 Civic both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.1 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Civic has 14.4 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Honda Civic. Learn more
What's new in the 2022 Honda Civic?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 Honda Civic:
- The Honda Civic is redesigned for 2022
- Revised styling and enhanced technology features
- Available sedan and hatchback body styles
- Kicks off the 11th Civic generation
Is the Honda Civic reliable?
To determine whether the Honda Civic is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Civic. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Civic's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2022 Honda Civic a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2022 Honda Civic is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2022 Civic and gave it a 8.1 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2022 Civic is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2022 Honda Civic?
The least-expensive 2022 Honda Civic is the 2022 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $27,500.
Other versions include:
- Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M) which starts at $27,500
- Si 4dr Sedan w/Summer Tires (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M) which starts at $27,700
What are the different models of Honda Civic?
If you're interested in the Honda Civic, the next question is, which Civic model is right for you? Civic variants include Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M), and Si 4dr Sedan w/Summer Tires (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M). For a full list of Civic models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
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