AUTOS

2020 Honda Civic Si

The Detroit News
The 2020 Honda Civic Si, with standard limited-slip differential and adaptive cruise control, is a blast to drive on the track and off. At $25,930 it competes against other pocket rockets like the VW Gold GTI and Hyundai Sport.
The 2020 Honda Civic Si, with standard limited-slip differential and adaptive cruise control, is a blast to drive on the track and off. At $25,930 it competes against other pocket rockets like the VW Gold GTI and Hyundai Sport.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne took the 2020 Honda Civic Si out for a spin around Circuit of the Americas raceway in Austin.
Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne took the 2020 Honda Civic Si out for a spin around Circuit of the Americas raceway in Austin.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Pro driver Stefan Wilson showed Detroit News auto columnist Henry Payne the line around Circuit of the Americas in the 2020 Honda Civic Si.
Pro driver Stefan Wilson showed Detroit News auto columnist Henry Payne the line around Circuit of the Americas in the 2020 Honda Civic Si.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Honda races everything from Baja-capable Ridgeline pickups to Civic Si TCR and TCA-class racers to Honda-powered Formula F4 cars.
Honda races everything from Baja-capable Ridgeline pickups to Civic Si TCR and TCA-class racers to Honda-powered Formula F4 cars.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
"If Honda doesn't race, there is no Honda," said founder Sochiro Honda. The brand has attracted skilled driver like SCCA nationals competitor Sage Marie, left, who is also assistant VP for public relations.
"If Honda doesn't race, there is no Honda," said founder Sochiro Honda. The brand has attracted skilled driver like SCCA nationals competitor Sage Marie, left, who is also assistant VP for public relations.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2020 Honda Civic Si lacks the high-revving, screaming i-VTEC engine of previous generation Sis — but its taut chassis makes it the best handling Si ever.
The 2020 Honda Civic Si lacks the high-revving, screaming i-VTEC engine of previous generation Sis — but its taut chassis makes it the best handling Si ever.
Wes Allison, Honda
The 2020 Honda Civic Si is distinguished from the rear by its wing and center tailpipe.
The 2020 Honda Civic Si is distinguished from the rear by its wing and center tailpipe.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2020 Honda Civic Si coupe features a slightly different rear end than the sedan — and features less headroom, which can pinch a tall driver in a helmet.
The 2020 Honda Civic Si coupe features a slightly different rear end than the sedan — and features less headroom, which can pinch a tall driver in a helmet.
Wesley Allison, Honda
With a taut chassis and limited slip differential, the 2020 Honda Civic Si is surprisingly nimble through Circuit of the America's challenging corners.
With a taut chassis and limited slip differential, the 2020 Honda Civic Si is surprisingly nimble through Circuit of the America's challenging corners.
Wes Allison, Honda
My how you've grown. The 10th-gen 2020 Honda Civic Si is considerably bigger than when it debuted in 1985 as a third-gen hatchback. Yet it's even more nimble at speed.
My how you've grown. The 10th-gen 2020 Honda Civic Si is considerably bigger than when it debuted in 1985 as a third-gen hatchback. Yet it's even more nimble at speed.
Wes Allison, Honda
The 2020 Honda Civic Si features a digital instrument display — though some features can be hard to read. Not the fuel reading, however; the tank drained after a fast day on track.
The 2020 Honda Civic Si features a digital instrument display — though some features can be hard to read. Not the fuel reading, however; the tank drained after a fast day on track.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
For $52K, Honda fanatics can buy a Si TCA race car equipped with roll-bar, slicks and suspension upgrades to go racing.
For $52K, Honda fanatics can buy a Si TCA race car equipped with roll-bar, slicks and suspension upgrades to go racing.
Wes Allison, Honda
For $52K, Honda fanatics can buy a Si TCA race car equipped with roll-bar, slicks and suspension upgrades to go racing.
For $52K, Honda fanatics can buy a Si TCA race car equipped with roll-bar, slicks and suspension upgrades to go racing.
Wesley Allison, Honda
A 2020 Honda Civic Si sedan and coupe race through the Circuit of Americas' high-speed Carousel turn in Austin.
A 2020 Honda Civic Si sedan and coupe race through the Circuit of Americas' high-speed Carousel turn in Austin.
Wes Allison, Honda
A trio of 2020 Honda Civic Si funboxes crest Turn 10 at Circuit of the Americas in Austin. The wee Honda was a blast around the epic F1 track.
A trio of 2020 Honda Civic Si funboxes crest Turn 10 at Circuit of the Americas in Austin. The wee Honda was a blast around the epic F1 track.
Wesley Allison, Honda
Turn the right turn signal in the 2020 Honda Civic Si and the infotainment screen lights up with a blind-spot view of traffic. Alas, the same feature is not available on the driver's side.
Turn the right turn signal in the 2020 Honda Civic Si and the infotainment screen lights up with a blind-spot view of traffic. Alas, the same feature is not available on the driver's side.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Brakes on the 2020 Honda Civic Si are remarkably resilient, never fading despite repeated abuse around Circuit of the Americas race track.
Brakes on the 2020 Honda Civic Si are remarkably resilient, never fading despite repeated abuse around Circuit of the Americas race track.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2020 Honda Civic Si console is a versatile wonder with up-front storage, configurable center storage thanks to sliding cupholders, and more storage under the bin top.
The 2020 Honda Civic Si console is a versatile wonder with up-front storage, configurable center storage thanks to sliding cupholders, and more storage under the bin top.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne took the 2020 Honda Civic Si out for a spin around Circuit of the Americas raceway in Austin.
Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne took the 2020 Honda Civic Si out for a spin around Circuit of the Americas raceway in Austin.
Wes Allison, Honda
The 2020 Honda Civic Si comes in coupe, foreground, and sedan variants. The sedan is about 60 pounds heavier with better rear seat access.
The 2020 Honda Civic Si comes in coupe, foreground, and sedan variants. The sedan is about 60 pounds heavier with better rear seat access.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2020 Honda Civic Si is visually little changed from when it debuted in 2017. How to tell the 2020 car apart? The body-colored front bars in the fog-light display -and standard LED lights.
The 2020 Honda Civic Si is visually little changed from when it debuted in 2017. How to tell the 2020 car apart? The body-colored front bars in the fog-light display -and standard LED lights.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2020 Honda Civic Si features a turbocharged, 205-horsepower I-4 engine, roomy rear seat and trunk and standard Honda Sensing — which includes adaptive cruise control and automatic braking.
The 2020 Honda Civic Si features a turbocharged, 205-horsepower I-4 engine, roomy rear seat and trunk and standard Honda Sensing — which includes adaptive cruise control and automatic braking.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne carves through the Circuit of the Americas' Turn 13 in a 2020 Honda Civic Si. With a taut chassis and limited slip differential, the Si is surprisingly nimble through corners.
Detroit News auto critic Henry Payne carves through the Circuit of the Americas' Turn 13 in a 2020 Honda Civic Si. With a taut chassis and limited slip differential, the Si is surprisingly nimble through corners.
Wesley Allison, Honda
Big go-kart. The 2020 Honda Civic Si poses in front of the Circuit of the Americas huge go-kart track. The 2020 Honda Civic Si is at home on autocross courses, race tracks — or Hell, Michigan twisties.
Big go-kart. The 2020 Honda Civic Si poses in front of the Circuit of the Americas huge go-kart track. The 2020 Honda Civic Si is at home on autocross courses, race tracks — or Hell, Michigan twisties.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2020 Honda Civic Si comes as a sedan or coupe. For a hatchback version of the Civic, shoppers should look for the Sport of Type R models.
The 2020 Honda Civic Si comes as a sedan or coupe. For a hatchback version of the Civic, shoppers should look for the Sport of Type R models.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Honda has racing in its blood. It is one of two manufacturers providing engines to IndyCar. It offers fans thrill rides in this two-seat, Honda-powered IndyCar.
Honda has racing in its blood. It is one of two manufacturers providing engines to IndyCar. It offers fans thrill rides in this two-seat, Honda-powered IndyCar.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The interior of the 2020 Honda Civic Si adds a proper knob to the infotainment touchscreen for volume control. Apple Carplay and Android Auto are standard for easy navigation in a $25K car.
The interior of the 2020 Honda Civic Si adds a proper knob to the infotainment touchscreen for volume control. Apple Carplay and Android Auto are standard for easy navigation in a $25K car.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Your mileage may vary. On the road, the 2020 Honda Civic Si will get an average of 30 mpg. After repeated floggings on Circuit of the Americas, mpg readings were under 9 mpg.
Your mileage may vary. On the road, the 2020 Honda Civic Si will get an average of 30 mpg. After repeated floggings on Circuit of the Americas, mpg readings were under 9 mpg.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News