Review: 2014 Honda Civic Si Coupe 

I love when a Subaru fan/driver reviews a Honda and loves it. Huge props for this video Matt. There is great info and a nice long drive.

bruh this guy does the best reviews on RU-vid

Love this guy's enthusiasm! Hahah great review! Very good camera work, very in-depth, and we can see that you're truly passionate about what you do. I'm definitely considering buying this.

If you need to go fast on a budget. You buy a Honda. Slap a turbo kit on the K24 and it'll make 400whp easily. The engine is the best thing about the Si.

this guy has the best reviews. he always gets so excited lol

I traded in my EVO X for the 2014 Si and I have to admit that I am happy overall. I was picking between a GTI, Si and Genesis. The transmission and overall features sold me.

you should start doing 0-60mph in your reviews. Love the channel and great editing!

The gen 9 civic coups are the most beautiful of the whole lineup, in my opinion. Too bad gen 10 looks the way it does /:

I have a 2020 Type R and I’d honestly go for a 2014 si couple over the 10 gen series. I love the 8th gen, but I give the slight edge to the 9 gen because of the torque. I love the higher revs of the 8th, but it doesn’t do me any good when that’s not my style of driving. Very close matchup, but 9>8. My rank would be 9th, 8th, last 10th. Love my Type R though.

Subbed, amazing review bro... Great enthusiasm... You make me wanna buy every car you review lol

I just traded in my 2012 Si Coupe for a 2015 Si Coupe. I know not a lot of people disliked the styling of the 2012 Coupe (inside and out), with mass hatred it seemed. But for me the 2012 was one of the best Si styles of them all, for my tastes. It was sleek, more mature, and less gaudy. It's still my favorite body style out of all of them, from '89 to '09. I thought the 2012 looked more refined, with perfect lines that all had purpose around the entire car. But I'm also a little older than your average Si owner. The 2015 is much more aggressive looking (obviously) with the "Transformers" looking front fascia, and a steroidal rear-deck wing. After coming out of the more elegant 2012 coup design it's a bit odd. But at the same time it's also a nice change I guess. If I could have the 2012 body on everything else "2015" then I would have my personal favorite Si. But regardless of the current body styling (which is growing on me day by day) I am really loving my new car, for so many different reasons. The things that really matter (to me anyway) between the two cars are the vast (and extremely noticeable) improvements in the '15's overall handling characteristics, the suspension stiffness while under pressure (centrifugal forces & exchanges in weight), it's overall responsiveness, balance, throttle, and sharp steering. The differences from 2012 to 2015 (2014) are quite extreme. The 2012's rear-end was much to soft and gooey, it's body-roll was down right atrocious, and the throttle response (or lack their-off) was really annoying, in the way it would "Rev-Hang" during clutching or when off the gas. It had no engine down pull, or reverse torque pull. It was bad, and I notice now that I have it again. It's a debilitating issue on the 2012, especially when coupled with the other things I mentioned. But that's not to say that I didn't have a lot of fun in that car. Because I did. I just didn't realize it's flaws until I got a 2015. This 2015 has a much stiffer rear-end feel, and it tracks around corners very well under high-speed and through peak torque & shifts. It's rear doesn't sag or lift while accelerating through an apex, which vastly improved it's overall balance during hard weight exchanges (from side to side, front to rear/rear to front) The "12's rear would sag under hard acceleration, then bounce up under deceleration or at a shift point, which would throw off the pitch/weight. This monumental flaw in the 2012 (coupled with the rev-hang) made hard pulls through single (and/or) multi-cornered lines. Driving the 2012 hard, and at high speeds/weight exchanges was a very unnerving experience most of the time. I never did find a workaround that helped, not that I'm a race car driver or anything. But I've been driving "fun" for a long time. The "12 lacked even decent balance, tracking, and most of all "vehicle confidence" through twisty exit/entrance ramps or desolate back roads. The '99 Si tore through exit ramps and corners with a $40K car feel, it just felt really confident. The '12 lacked so many of those past Si handling traits found on the '09 and '99 Coupes. (I can't find anything exciting about the sedan/4 door. It's just a personal thing I have for coupes, the two longer doors, and less cuts and handles. Much nicer, cleaner quarter panels and lines on coupe, in my view But the 2015 Si's handling improvements alone make for a completely different car from what I was just driving last week. It's a lot stiffer/sought under harder pressures & forces, it doesn't fish around in the rear, or lump up and down while on/off the acceleration @ peak torque through corners, and even straight line pulls. The '15 is just so much better because of handeling alone, especially at the rear. It's the ride is actually smoother during normal cruising/city driving, and the car feels just a hair larger, or might just be tighter overall. Speed and cornering is much more nimble, and it just feels well built from the 2012, which felt loose and less refined in it's road characteristics. The 2015's standard tire & rim combo adds an extra inch in diameter (18" rim) and a bit wider tread (at +10mm) with 225/40/18 Continentals, over the lesser performing Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 (215/45R/17) on the 2012 standard package. It's a difference that certainly helps matters for the newer Si, for sure. Couple that with the larger rear-sway bar, better around suspension and dampening, a lot less play in the steering, and much quicker response of the "by wire" gas peddle and throttle responsiveness. No more "Rev Hang" which makes the '15 a pleasure to drive each day. I like to feel the car pull me forward when I left off the gas. Not waver back and forth for 3-4 seconds. I didn't realize how much that Rev Hang screwed up the '12's pull and push response (or torque bump) when trying to stay on/in that peak torque area while through a hard corner. Plain and simple... The 2015 Si coupe is probably the best Si that "I've" driven so far. Others may disagree. I've lived with quite a few over a few decades, and this is my favorite (from a driving standpoint) after just a week and a few days of owning it.

I like the display pointing away from the passenger. Anything to keep their hands off of it. My car my music! Don't be touching my radio!

Couple things to note from a 2012 Si owner- The wheel is fine, but there is no place to put your elbows and still reach the wheel. You are left with your arms hanging always. Visibility is fine EXCEPT for the drivers side A pillar. It is a real problem on tight left hand turns. Several times I have had cars over the line obscured by the A pillar. Your comments on Torque steer are interesting. I don't notice it much in my '12. I'm debating on keeping my coupe, getting a '15 Si sedan, or switching to a WRX next year. I wouldn't mind hearing your thoughts comparing the '15 WRX to the Si.

wow, I was waiting for someone to review the 2014 civic si coupe. To have subaruwrxfan review it so quickly is awesome!

I test drove an SI coupe and ended up getting the sedan. The coupe is awesome, but the sedan is just amazingly practical while still being just as fun. Good review, I agree about the radio touch screen, but once I got used to the steering wheel buttons, the radio controls are much easier. It's definitely a driver-centric console.

I have read some of the comments below and that being said after owning several cars from BMW's to Mercedes Benz's as well as Hondas, Ford's, Lincoln's, GM's. I can honestly say best bang for the buck considering this is my daily driver. I agree they have come along way and do need slight improvements I think with seating. After driving it for 3 weeks now definitely agree making the right choice

How many triple lattes did you have buddy Great review

just bought a 2015 one in white. loving it so far!

Woah 2009 Civic Si is a bit too sharp? Isn't that supposed to be good? I know about street practicality, but still, buying a Civic Si for its sharpness is what it is all about in my opinion. Having the latest model being softer sounds like a downgrade to me.

Nice review like always, I was wondering if you're going to do a part 2 on how to drive stick shift?

I love the high quality editing. Great review!

The front of it looks sexy but i hate the back this thing is ugly I like hondas they are reliable and high quality really good cars but they have gone ugly VERY UGLY

girlfriend? so that's why he has to sell his brz

Very nice review! My buddy has a 2013 Si, such a great car!

I like the 2013 So better then the 2014. It looks not vary good in the front. I would buy the sedan over the could for 2014. This is coming from a die hart Honda fan. It was a vary good video.

I just got this car & its amazing. I really have 0 dings about it so far.

lol i own a 2015 civic si in taffeta white and its so much fun i never want to get out of the car. i did my own 0-60 time and i did it in 6.2 seconds. and i did top speed i was able to reach 145 while being 500rpm away from redline.

I recently got this car 4 months ago and im in love. I do wanted to get a White colored one but the dealership only had a black one so i settled for that. I shouldve been patient for a white one.

Is it me or Dont Hondas look like they are made by Nintendo?

By this year it should have been pushing 220 or 230hp. Im not feeling those new wheels or the car in general. Its ok, just a bit bland. The last model from 09 etc was better imo. Of course, the 99/00 was my favorite. Honda really needs to step it up, with the brz/frs, they need to do a lot more in terms of looks and power to get younger buyers away from those two cars and into the Civic.

My mom was considering getting a 2014 Civic Si. I will definitely send this video along to her.

I've always liked Hondas interior quality its always felt more expensive inside that what you paid for. Seems like a great car Im just over fwd.

His enthusiasm mirrors what most of us would be acting like if we had a chance to drive this car. Nothing he said seemed to be inspired by anything other than the mere experience of driving this car and this is how it should be.

Solid review man. Like the split screen and commentary.

Been waiting a while for this

This car is the best I recently got it about 15 days ago and it is a blast to drive, I didn't get that carbon fiber option but I still like the old fashion plastic, clutch is super easy and very responding compare to my other car the scion frs the si has a better clutch, fuel is rather good but come on sometimes we all wanna burn the guy next to us on a stop light, in my opinion this car is a 9/1 at of 10 with the only downside been the radio and the interior option such as the carbon fiber or the GPS option.

People, don't buy a FWD car to mod it to go fast. For a bit more than the 23-25 grand for this civic SI, you can get a WRX. It's just as easy to mod, and is AWD, so you get none of the downsides of a FWD system. No torque steer, no loss of grip, less chance of wheel hop, and it already has a turbo on it. Another choice is a BRZ if you can afford a bit more a turbo it, it will put down the power much better than a civic.

What I love the most of Honda (specially civic) is that keeps up with its direct commpetitors keeping the N/A setup instead of those models who need to turbocharge to get proper numbers I think thats amazing of this cars and also Unique nowadays!

You always give the best reviews! You have convinced me to either buy a 2015 sti or SI haha. Thank you!!!

Does the Power Meter tell you when VTEC kicks in ? :D Just kidding, another great review Matt ! Please keep them coming !

I like my O2 SI seats much better they hold you in place a lot better and I think they look better

Nice Review this is Actually like My dream Car planning on getting it in the not so distant future and your video just really helped

Great review. Enjoying my 2015 si coupe

torque steer ? dont you remember driving the focus st?! that's torque steer lol

Haha i love when you say "whats up, subaruwrxfan here" and you move your hands.

7:15 LMAO...this guy

Its so hideous! The inside looks nice, but the outside.... so ugly! Look at the rear end of that thing bloody awful my god.

Used to like the sedans more but not anymore.

Who here missing the K20 on the previous generation Civic Si's?

I hate the word "cubby" lol

Nice review. I'm not a fan of how the front of this Civic looks, the rear looks good tho. Out of the recent Civics that've been released, I think the 8th gen (06-08 Si Coupe) looks best.

Was never really a big fan of the Civic. Last one I liked was the late 90's ones. Wanted to get a tC when I save up but I'm considering this. Really impressed

I'm planning on getting my first car and I was wondering what would be better a Honda civic si sport or a hyundai genesis coupe sport addition subaruwrxfan

really hate the new front end :/ my gf has a 2012 and i think it's much better looking, though the changes are just subtle

I have a 2015 model. Good car!

Looks spectacular. But you don't realize how much torque steer sucks until you've driven a Subaru.

great review but the only this is he mentioned that the car is 2 days old and being a car guy he shouldn't red line the motor during the break in period

The wheels surprised me and the red for the inside good job Honda!

Although i like the 1.5T engine, it’s a shame the SI lost its character and VTEC. It’s what made the SI what it was. Same with the J35 replaced by the K20. It should’ve had the CTR’s K20. Just de tune it a bit and done, like VW did with the GTI/R.

Thats a nice car. Honda copied VW's new Golf GTI alloys I see :P but they look good.

My 2012 lease is up next summer and I'm really hoping Honda doesn't step backwards between this and the 2015. I love my 2012, but the refinements they've made since then, plus the added HP and torque really have me drooling to upgrade instead of buying my 2012. Fantastic review. Loved your enthusiasm.

I love his enthusiasm. He smiles like I do when I get on the throttle LOL

I agree this new civic are a lot nicer in person

sometimes i just watch your videos to see if you breathe dude. run on sentence after run on sentence

Great review. I traded my Acura MDX lease for this car but the four door (Dyno Blue Pearl). Saving a lot of money in gas. The car drives super nice. The engine has a lot of pull and sounds good (specially when the vtech kicks in). I owned a G35 and Integra GSR a few years ago. I have to say, this car feels really sporty but yet comfortable for my daily commute. The trunk space is fantastic. The stock radio is very user friendly and it sounds good.

cant wait for the new 2016 civic coupe

The old si had a 2l not 2.2

I had an 06 civic and was lookin into a 2014 si. I tested one out and I was EXTREMELY underwhelmed with how slow it was, I really wish they would use a turbocharged engine

He never really complains about a car's speed.

Do an Infiniti G35!!!!!!!!!

Which gen replaced the si’s vtec with turbo?

really wish that there were an automatic transmission option, love the car look the only thing is I can't drive manual though I could learn but sometimes my family may borrow the car and they can't drive manual either

It's just the front that makes me keep my 2013 si everything is nice but that front...

vtec kicked in 😂

They have the lane watch camera on the 2013-2014 Accord as well.

STILL NO HIDS smh Honda

I love my 15 si so fun to drive Put an exhaust on it and it really woke it up I love it

I wish the red seats were available in black/red leather instead :(

2 days old? What happened to break in period? In the manual I recall it saying to not race it or rev it high before x miles...

Rather have a GTI

I'm surprised he didn't mention the Honda LaneWatch, as it comes standard with the base Civic Si.

These cars are hideous! anyone that thinks these cars are better looking than a RSX has the worst taste ever. Honda went to shit!

To be honest, Honda's new cars are really good looking and spectacular. The new Accords look really good and even the lower trims of the Civic are really gorgeous. Btw great video matt! :D love your reactions and your enthusiasm!

fiesta st is a better buy for this price

I want a Honda Civic Hbi. Hot beef injected....

The 06-11 8th gen civic si is superior to the new one. Revs higher, better looking, responds better to mods, and it's cheaper. The only good thing about this one is that it's newer.

I just went from a 2005 Civic Si hatchback aka the EP3 to a 2015 Civic Si coupe. Not sure if I’ve upgraded yet… lol.

How is this a sports car when a V6 Camry destroys it?

Prefer the look of the 2013 coupe more than this.

Nothing like the 1999-2000 SI

Trading in my 2013 Honda Civic for this car it so beautiful and I know I won’t regret 10/10 review mate !

8th gen is way better looking IMO. The red seats are tacky and so are the wheels. I can't believe I'm about to say this but it kind of looks like a fucking Tiburon.

Ugh.....Yuck....Red seats remind me of my Old 2002 Sentra SER Spec V. I'll take my new Recaros

3:54 "much better than anything else you're going to get in this price range" wrong. Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Is the honda civic si worth buying it?, I'm considering buying this one or Subaru

honda ha gayyyyya!

He's not lying. My 06 Si Coupe destroyed Napa Valley with easy. And the steering was incredibly precise. My 13 Si Sedan is a lot softer in the corners.

Holy crap, Honda just keeps getting worse every year. When is that partnership with BMW going to happen? They seriously are lacking in the fun and beauty department. The civic SI looks like a freaking clothes iron, and that black grill is really ugly. Wth is wrong with honda?

Wait, you said that he picked up the car 2 days ago. There's a 1000 mile, 4000 RPM max, engine break-in period and you just hooned it around town. Don't believe the people who say to drive it hard. It's better to let everything settle and wear down gradually.

Wait a minute. So he didn't mind you revving the snot out of it during break-in? lol..