The Honda Civic is one of the best selling small cars in the U.S. This year for the first time ever Honda applied the Si label to the sedan model (Previously the Si label was only applied to coupes and hatchbacks). This fall Honda is going to move the performance of the sedan up another notch. A higher-performance version of the Si, called the Mugen edition will be offered starting this fall.
The Mugen Si only comes in one color, Fiji Blue Pearl and only 1,000 will make it to the U.S.
The upgrades to the Civic Si include:
– Lightweight 18″ Wheels and Summer Tires (27% lighter than the 17″ Wheels on the Si)
– Track-Tuned Suspension (Lowered by 0.6 inch with front and rear damping force increased by 8 and 24 percent)
– Aerodynamic Kit for the Front, Rear and Sides
– Bigger Rear Spoiler
– Sport Exhaust System
– Unique Interior Trim
Sadly there aren’t any changes to the 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, so power remains at 197 horsepower and 139 lb.ft. of torque.
Honda hasn’t announced the pricing for its ultimate Civic, but the automaker stated that the pricing will be under $30,000. The base Civic Si starts under $22,000. Are the small changes worth the extra cost?
The real question is: When are we going to get the Civic Type R in the U.S.?
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