2020 Honda Civic Si Coupe offers a solid blend of driving dynamics and affordability. It also places it smack-dab in the middle of the competition. The Si is more expensive than the Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line, but it feels much quicker and is more fun to toss around (even if the GT N-Line’s clutch pedal is way better). Honda’s offering comes in several thousand dollars below the VW Golf GTI, but the ur-hot-hatch is worth the money, considering it remains the best car in the segment.
But for the money you shell out, it’s a tough act to top the 2020 Honda Civic Si. With proper driving dynamics, a decent complement of technology and some unique aesthetics, Honda’s mass-market sports car is a right hoot.
Pros
- Excellent fuel economy and performance from turbocharged engine
- Ride quality expertly balances comfort and athleticism
- Many standard advanced technology and safety features
- Roomy cabin with high-quality materials
Cons
- Overly vigilant forward collision warning system is frustrating
- Slow-responding adaptive cruise control system
- Blind-spot camera is harder to use than a typical blind-spot monitor
What’s new
- No significant changes for Civic sedan
- Updated front and rear styling for hatchback and Civic Si
- Civic Si gets slightly different cabin trim and revised transmission gearing
- Improved suspension and more powerful brakes for the Civic Type R
- Part of the 10th Civic generation introduced for 2016
