2012 Honda Civic Si HFPReview

by

StradaAugust 2012

Conservative Styling

The street presence is middle of the road, and

subdued.

Styling being a personal touch there are admirers,

and detractors.

HFP

The HFP package ads a touch of character to the

Civic.

Attention to Details

The interior is conservative, well

finished, the details are well executed.

The red contrast stitching ads a touch of character.

Cool

The instruments are cool, quickly

communicating the essentials.

Rear Seat

It’s a coupe, the rear seat folds down.

Spacious

Good sized trunk, made more versatile with the

folding rear seat.

201 HP

Wonderful classic 4 cylinder in the upper

RPM range, where the i-VTEC becomes more

prominent.

Easy shifting close ratio 6 speed.

The Helical limited slip neutralizes any torque

steer tendency.

The Drive

This Civic provides enjoyable “wow”

moments.

Its precise, encourages spirited driving, the

Michelin’s are sticky, the engine has a wonderful

growl, the close ratio transmission is easy to

shift.