2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan

Marty Howard · **Posted:** Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:11 am

September 1, 2006 -- Torrance, Calif. -- The new-for-2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan embraces the style and performance of the Civic Si Coupe and marks the first time that "Si" performance has become available in the Civic Sedan. Similar to the existing Civic Si Coupe, the Civic Si Sedan serves as another performance halo for the Civic line-up with a 197-horsepower, 16-valve, DOHC 2.0 liter i-VTEC(R) 4-cylinder engine with an 8,000 rpm redline - all mated to a close-ratio, 6-speed manual transmission and a helical-type, limited slip differential. Vehicle Stability Assist(TM) (VSA(R)) with Traction Control is standard (and also added to the Civic Si Coupe as standard equipment for 2007).

The Civic Si Sedan showcases the performance potential of the Civic platform and is designed to carve through twisty roads like a sports car, sprint from 0-60 quickly and still provide the everyday practicality of a Civic with its legendary quality, refinement and durability. Its exclusive exterior includes a low-profile rear spoiler wing, aero cladding and front and rear Si emblems. Similar to the Civic Si Coupe, the Civic Si Sedan has a sporty interior with deeply bolstered seats, red fabric stitching, red backlit gauges, and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob.

The Civic Si Sedan rides on dark silver 17-inch cast aluminum alloy wheels (new color for 2007, and also applied to the Civic Si Coupe) 215/45R17 high-performance tires (summer tire available), and stops with 11.8-inch ventilated front disc brakes and 10.2-inch solid rear disc brakes. Suspension tuning is similar to Civic Si Coupe with the same spring rates and rear stabilizer bar diameter, with slightly different damper tuning and front stabilizer bar diameter that best match the sedan's longer 106.3-inch wheelbase (+2.0 inches compared to the coupe).

The Civic Si Sedan's 2.0-liter, 16-valve, DOHC engine produces 197-horsepower @ 7800 rpm and 139 lb-ft. of torque at 6100 rpm. The Civic Si Sedan has unique intake and exhaust tuning that emphasizes the torque of the K20Z3 engine at low RPMs. Standard safety equipment includes VSA and ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD). The VSA system provides launch, oversteer and acceleration-understeer control by modulating engine power and/or applying brake pressure independently to each wheel. VSA can be manually deactivated.

The fully-featured Civic Si Sedan interior has a two-tier instrument panel that conveys futuristic design and quick reference meter positioning, including a rev-limit indicator light and outside temperature gauge. A leather wrapped tilt and telescope steering wheel is standard, along with deeply bolstered sport seats and the black and red Si interior color scheme. The 7-speaker 350-watt premium audio system with subwoofer features Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC), MP3/WMA playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack and XM(R) Satellite Radio (by subscription) for navigation-equipped models. Additional features include a 60/40 split folding rear seat, one-touch power moonroof, ambient console lighting, keyless entry with security system, power windows, power locks, a dual trip meter odometer and a Maintenance Minder(TM) indicator. The Voice-Activated Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System(TM) is available.

In keeping with Honda's "Safety for Everyone" initiative, safety systems include Honda's exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) Body Structure for enhanced frontal crash compatibility. The ACE Body Structure enhances frontal collision energy management through a network of load bearing structures in the front of the vehicle. In addition, the Civic provides a long list of standard safety equipment including side curtain airbags, front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), active front head restraints, 4-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with EBD and VSA with Traction Control. Honda's commitment to safety extends to pedestrians as well as vehicle occupants. To help reduce pedestrian injuries in the event of a collision, the Civic's hood and fender areas are designed to deform if contacted by the head of an adult or child pedestrian.

The all-new 2006 Honda Civic attracted a high level of acclaim, including Motor Trend magazine's prestigious 2006 Car of the Year award, and a panel of 49 independent automotive journalists awarded Civic as the 2006 North American Car of the Year.

The 2007 Civic Si Sedan marks a further evolution of Civic Si's sixth generation alongside the Civic Si Coupe - and will be the first time a Civic Si is available in two body styles. The Civic Si first appeared in 1986 with subsequent Civic Si models appearing in 1989, 1992, 1999 and 2002.

Chuck Frank · **Posted:** Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:59 pm

But the question is does it have any more headroom?

Richard Casto · **Posted:** Wed Sep 06, 2006 4:23 pm

Chuck Frank wrote:

But the question is does it have any more headroom?

Than..... the coupe I assume? Front or rear? I would assume the front is no change and that maybe the rear "might" have more.

I have not been inside of this gen Civic, but I have always felt that the Civics have lots of headroom (I am 6'5"). Does this one have issues??

One issue is that on the higher trim levels (EX, Si) that you get the sunroof and those cut way into headroom. I really wish that sunroof was a delete option, but Honda just doesn't do it that way. Even then it is only more of an issue when I have a helmet on.

If I was forced to buy a new daily driver, this is the car I would be looking at. Coupe Si is selling like crazy. I suspect the Sedan will do just as well.

David Spratte · **Posted:** Wed Sep 06, 2006 4:41 pm

Richard Casto wrote:

Chuck Frank wrote:

But the question is does it have any more headroom?

Than..... the coupe I assume? Front or rear? I would assume the front is no change and that maybe the rear "might" have more.

I have not been inside of this gen Civic, but I have always felt that the Civics have lots of headroom (I am 6'5"). Does this one have issues??

One issue is that on the higher trim levels (EX, Si) that you get the sunroof and those cut way into headroom. I really wish that sunroof was a delete option, but Honda just doesn't do it that way. Even then it is only more of an issue when I have a helmet on.

If I was forced to buy a new daily driver, this is the car I would be looking at. Coupe Si is selling like crazy. I suspect the Sedan will do just as well.

Not a fan of the interior on this one. The Civic Si made my final four when I was shopping. 6'2" here and it felt a little tight. (I sat in an EX.) Mayeb there's some adjustments I missed.

And I don't see that Buck Rogers dash aging out too well.

Wes Eargle · **Joined:** Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:47 am **Posts:** 3683

The real question is whether or not the VTACK y0! decals on the rear doors can overcome the horsepower deficiency brought about by the turd brown paint.

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

**yawn**

It's been all downhill since Honda's peak. IMO.

Ryan Holton · **Posted:** Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:35 pm

MikeWhitney wrote:

**yawn**

It's been all downhill since Honda's peak. IMO.

Aint that the truth!

Kevin Allen · **Joined:** Thu Aug 28, 2003 6:42 pm **Posts:** 3479

I drove one a couple of months ago (I was killing time). I thought that the brakes felt great, it accelerated pretty well (it's no STi, but it's quicker than my RS), and the interior was pretty good (seats, shifter, steering wheel, etc.). Only problem was the enormous dashtop, and the a-pillars were located so that they blocked the side views when trying to cross a street. Don't really remember being really impressed by much other than the brakes, though.

Chuck Frank · **Posted:** Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:01 am

I was talking to Mark Chiles after he AXed a coupe to get his impression compared to the MiniS (both in GS). He said biggest issue was the lack of headroom (In his AX up on the wheel driving position) due to std moonroof. He had to tilt his head to the side to clear his helmet. I'm a bit taller than Mark so we crossed it off our list. I'll try sitting in one myself with my helmet on at Topeka just to verify.

Richard Casto · **Posted:** Mon Sep 11, 2006 1:42 pm

Chuck Frank wrote:

I was talking to Mark Chiles after he AXed a coupe ...

Other than the headroom, what did he have to say?

Aaron Buckley · **Posted:** Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:22 pm

Richard Casto wrote:

Other than the headroom, what did he have to say?

Richard, I'd read about the '06 Honda Civic Si thread on SCCAForums. Chris Shenefield is helping a customer set it up as well as running it with him at Nationals. It's weight is a penalty to the Mini, but I think it can handle bigger tires than most are running. It's one of two cars I think that has a remote shot of de-throning the MCS. I think that Eric Kriemelmeyer has a good shot in the Spec V. Rumor has it, he will have 265's on the front for Nationals.

- AB

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