| Honda Motor Corp., the world's second largest | | | | |
| Japanese motorcycle and automobile | | | | The new Honda Civic Si comes with several |
| manufacturer, presents the new Honda Civic Si | | | | standard features, including power door |
| that will push the sporting limits without | | | | locks, windows and mirrors, air conditioning, |
| compromising the speed and handling. | | | | 350-watt AM/FM/CD premium audio system with |
| | | | MP3/Window Media audio playback capability |
| The previous versions of the Honda Civic have | | | | and seven speakers. It is also equipped with |
| used the company's VTEC variable valve timing | | | | subwoofer, cruise control, power glass |
| mechanism, which turned out having been | | | | sunroof, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, |
| powerful. When applied to the Si's 2.0L four, | | | | leather seats, auto headlights, dual-stage, |
| the VTEC becomes even more civilized, with | | | | dual-threshold front air bags, front side air |
| the transition going smoother. Presumably, | | | | bags with passenger-side Occupant Position |
| since it displaces two liters rather than | | | | Detection System (OPDS), side curtain air |
| 1.7, the vehicle is provided with enough | | | | bags. |
| low-end torque, making it ideal for driving | | | | |
| around the city without rowing the gearbox. | | | | The Si's interior precisely speaks of being a |
| | | | Civic. The incredibly long dashboard is |
| The six-speed gearbox keeps the revs | | | | credited for dominating the style. There are |
| relatively low on highway cruising. It | | | | acres of plastic in favor of the excellent |
| intends to emulate the M3's low-speed | | | | gauge layout, as well as easily deciphered |
| civility or high-speed performance duality, | | | | radio and air conditioning controls. Overall, |
| accounting two-thirds the urge along with | | | | the radical departure of last year turned out |
| one-third the price. | | | | to be the status quo of today. |
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| Honda was able to manage the creation of the | | | | However, the new Si version of the Civic |
| Si's handling precise, crisp and tenacious, | | | | sacrifices a little of its outsized |
| without unduly sacrificing the ride. A proof | | | | performance and go-kart-like comparable |
| for the excellent front-driver's handling is | | | | handling, just like what the M3 does. |
| the ability to rush into a steady radius | | | | |
| off-ramp with quite too much speed, but still | | | | Though the Civic Si is yet the most likeable |
| being able to reach a tighter line through | | | | hot Honda, it is one of the top-of-the-line |
| turning the steering wheel. The Civic Si does | | | | front-wheel-drive sports sedans in the market |
| not easily push its front end; otherwise, | | | | from the Japanese maker who has been |
| Honda gets such impressive grip from the | | | | manufacturing excellent cars, including the |
| relatively normal sized 215/45 R17 | | | | Acura CL equipped with quality Acura CL brake |
| Bridgestones. | | | | pads and other premium auto parts. |