The 2022 Honda Civic Si is quicker, tighter, and as fun as ever.
Honda debuted the first Civic way back in the early ’70s, and the popular compact car has been a strong performer for the Japanese brand ever since. In fact, in 2021 Honda USA sold more than 250,000 units of the Civic alone. Now in its 11th generation, the 2022 Honda Civic Si shows up with an updated silhouette and upgrades befitting its status as an affordable gem.
The first new car I ever had was a two-door 1996 Civic EX, and I loved that little coupe. There’s nothing like your very first whiff of new-car smell in a ride that actually belongs to you, and I was proud of it. If I close my eyes, I can still remember how it felt to settle into its cloth seats.
After taking the 2022 Honda Civic Si for a week-long spin, I learned about its strengths and weaknesses and took a spin down memory lane. Overall, the 2022 Civic is better than ever.
2022 Honda Civic Si Review

While the Si is a subset of the basic Civic, it offers a vastly different experience to drive than the base version — especially since it comes standard with a manual transmission designed for driving enthusiasts.
After a year-long hiatus for model year 2021, the Civic Si reemerged for ’22 with a retuned chassis and shorter shifting throws, which are a result of adding a more rigid mounting bracket. The Si is saving the manuals one fan at a time, and it’s doing a stellar job.
If you’re a fan of Civic’s mighty Type R variant, you’ll recognize a few similarities like its rev-matching downshifts, 430-millisecond response time, and shift knob.
Honda nixed the adaptive dampers for the Si this time around, but it says it increased torsional rigidity by 8% and increased bending rigidity by 13% over the 2021 model. Unlike the regular Civic, which is available as a sedan or hatchback, the 2022 Si is offered only as a sedan.
Civic Power With More Gallop

Generous Features Inside

Pure Driving Fun for Less Than $30K
