Why is the 2015 Honda Civic Si the LAST true VTEC Honda? - Raiti's Rides 

2012-2015 were the 9th gen civic si generation

2015 the best Si by far. Looks good, easy to use, affordable, reliable fun. I tried the new one and it’s certainly nice and more refined, but the turbo engine of the 10th gen can’t rev out like the previous n/a engines and it’s just not the experience I think most people are looking for in the Si.

Just bought a 2015 Honda Civic Si today thanks to this review. It is a blast to drive and I'm already in love with it. It has 81,165 miles on it but it can last forever so thank you for this review

The 8th gen is the last true si and the best. I own a 2011 bought brand new. At 245k now and runs like a clock! So reliable only replaced water pump, alternator, and a clutch as major work so far. I will have it go 1 million miles just watch me!

9th generation is my favourite gen.

Great review! I personally love the 8th Gen. I own one and love that 8k redline. It is completely stock with a little over 200k miles. Runs strong!

I had an 8th gen... and I do miss the VTEC ...but now I'm in love with the Turbo in my 10th gen...

I'm going to look at a 2015 Si soon. This video got me excited. Thank you for the review!

New to your channel thanks for the high quality and professional review. Love the 2015 civic si you can’t go wrong with it.

Well done guys! Before I went the way of the WRX and STI’s, I was a happy Si owner. 88 CRX Si, 92 Prelude Si and a 2006 Civic Si. This brought back some nice memories👍🏼

I love my 8th Gen sedan Si! I’ve driven the new Si in a sedan with the turbos and tbh I wasn’t really impressed with it a whole lot.. The K20 engine will always be king !

Excellent review of 2015 Si. I have a red 2000 Si with

What has fascinated me Joe, right from the start with your channel is that you review cars that I would never give a second look at. Having said that, I appreciate just about anything on four wheels as well as two wheels and have had more than just a few of each in my life, but sometimes if ain't broke, I don't try and fix it. In other words, I never had access to your mind expanding "boost" and so I couldn't really get much further than Corvette and oh boy, I'm going to regret this . . . . . . yes, Mustang as well. lol I also find it interesting that not all that long ago a "naturally aspirated" vehicle was one that was not fuel injected, it was carbeurated. As always, Save the Wave.

Great video again. People can like all types of cars. Variety is the spice of life!

Love this review man keep it up!

I’m glad I subscribed to this channel my goodness this man is working all the time uploading very nice videos with a very nice attitude and a lot of knowledge about cars be safe out there my friend 👍 greetings from Miami 💪

As always, awesome review! Keep up the great work.

I own a 2016 LX Coupe in Silver with Manual Transmission! I love that car! Never had any problems with it! Shifts crisp! My trade in will be an SI Coupe very soon! I want to put cold Air Intake in mine now! Love your videos man! Love Honda! Good job! 👍

I have a '15 Civic lx, and love it. Had it for 15 months so far. Mildly customized. Tinted windows, window rain guards, steering wheel wrap, carpeted dashboard cover and civic all-weather floor mats. Getting 36 mpg in town.

You're a great speaker. I'm surprised you don't have more subscribers!

What’s up, nice work btw Raiti. I own an 8th gen 2006 Honda Civic Si sedan in Galaxy Grey metallic. I still drive it as my daily driver and as of 3-23-2019, he has 227,908 miles! Original engine, transmission, never have had any problems besides regular maintenance. Never once has any dashboard warning light come on, with the exception of the TPMS light which came on a total of 4 times in the light winters here in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. VTEC still kicks at about 5,800 rpm until redline all while just as silent at idle from the day I bought him. If you follow the Honda manual maintenance minder system and do all the maintenance when told on the dashboard, these cars will run forever. Just to throw this in too, I’ve done almost 228k miles in 13 years and I have never used synthetic oil and my oil is changed between 7k-8k miles. To this day, the dealer always uses conventional 5w30 oil for $24.95+tax/disposal. Every few months, I get coupons for $19.95. The manual says you can use it, but they don’t require nor recommend it.

Amazing review. One of the best I've seen in a while. I gotta say these look horrid on video but in person they're gorgeous

Iv'e owned Hondas for 33 years including numerous Si's and an S2000. I had a 9th gen Si (2015) as in your vid. I'm now in a 2017 Si. Hands down I prefer the new 10th gen Civic and the new generation of turbo charged engines. Honda has done the right thing moving on with the times and introducing usable torque. Light weight, fast yet economical, affordable. The 10th gen chassis is light years ahead of the 9th. Mission accomplished Honda with furthering Si heritage to the future VTEC or not. The k24 is wonderful and will always remain so but I'm on board with the new L series.

Always loved the SI’s. Great review Joe! Always glad to see an appreciation for these types of vehicles. I drive a brz and it’s true that you can have fun with only 200 horsepower!

Great review. First time I see you on RU-vid Honda SI is my dream car . Hope to own one one day. I am not old, 54 years young. But still love these SI models. I drove one once or twice and fell in love. Thanks.

Great review of 9th gen si raiti! I Also have s 2015 4 door si with a kraftwerks supercharger with 290hp at the wheels and I absolutely love it! It's a perfect daily driver for me. Ps: I still manage to average 26mpg even with the supercharger as long as I stay out of boost.

I have a 2013 EX Coupe and I call her my little Xwing. First time I sat in her I said I feel like I'm in an Xing. The bodystyle and the dashboard layout are what really sold me on her. I Love that your student has Stormtrooper on his. That makes it all the more awesome. It breaks my heart 💔 that Honda isn't making the new generation in at 2 door coupe hatchback. I always thought if the last generation Civic Coupe was a hatchback it would have sold better. Oh well 😔, thanks for the video 📹 and I think you do a FANTASTIC job.

I've had Si's since 1986 and really love my 2015. Treat it like a baby.

I like how everything is facing the driver like a true JDM car

With a proper turbo or supercharger kit, these 9th gen k24 motors can easily make 300hp on stock internals. I still recommend rebuilding the engine with forged internals just to be on the safe side. I believe kraftwerk still make supercharged kits for these engines, but u will need to upgrade the clutch.

This a great review. Not the best platform versus the 86, but it's good enough to do some extra things because of the after market support. I currently own a 2014 with 166k miles and i have yet to ever run into any issues. Everything in the car is perfect terms of daily driving, the stock sound system is clean and loud, and comfortable for long distance drives. Plus i get compliments for my ride from alot of people even tho mine is stock.

I really love you videos and your channel

Ughhhhhh...to have my 97 Integra Type R back, jesus!! Good review as always buddy!!!

i had this. def miss it. miss my 2019 miata RF even more.

I think the 2012-2013 2 door Si front end looks the best. Simple clean yet very sharp especially with HFP trim (or lowered springs and front bumper spoiler).

Love this car, great review

I leased a 2015 si a few years ago. I loved that car.

Loved the review Joe! Please also review an 8th gen whenever possible.

really nice car - I had the 9th Gen that really came out in 2012 - went to the 2018 10th Gen Model with the 1.5T and was not a Fan - so went back to the K24 NA engine and by then the only way I could get it was with an Acura ILX with NO Manual anymore but the DCT works really fine...still wish it had the Manual tho

Its even sexier with the HFP spoiler kit! It runs better with the AC off too

The FB6 Sedan is still my favorite honda

Absolutely love both the exterior and interior look of this older model, much more than the last gen. Just one correction; the sentence "if you don't know how to drive a manual, you're not going to be driving this car" should be "if you don't know how to drive a manual, learn it and try this car". :) I like minor things as well: the speed display is so far ahead, it doesn't need these new fancy windshield projected displays, the asymmetric wipers look kind of cool, rear spoiler looks "just right".

Great video. K24 is the best na engine for a civic. Loving my 2015 si coupe Rallye Red...only 25k mi. Stored my baby every winter.

I want one so bad I'm saving up for one right now from what I'm hearing it's a lot like my old 2004 acura TL and I LOVED that car I'm too excited

real nice video love civics

I have a 2003 SI, hatchback. Last generation of the "joystick" shifter's I believe (might be wrong). 128K miles. Still runs great.

RR nailed it in this review. It's all about the driving experience and the 2.4 i-vtec 6-speed is music to my ears when ripping thru the gears on a long winding country road on a beautiful Sunday morning. You can keep your 1.5T scooting around town from stop light to stop light. I would rather DRIVE Tujunga Canyon Road on this Si.

This is the most beautiful/aggressive looking civic Honda ever produced.

Still in great shape!

I love this car, always wanted an si. I have a 2015 Civic.

Awesome joe would love to see a 2013 si 4 dr

i haven't subscribed because this was the first video I watched from your channel.

I really liked my 4dr 15 si. The lane watch and double deck display was nice. Traded it in for a type r

Crazy that this might be my first car ever! I’m currently 18 and getting the si for 10k brand new god is good

Love vtec I got an 8th gen 107k miles, low compared to others these days. I am in the process of converting it to the fd2 Japanese Type R look

The 9th gen is the last true Vtec it's that simple since the 10th is just a turbo. Take the k24 and switch the cam off the k20 and u got the best of both worlds. The 8k rev the power and the torque of 9th gen all natural aspirated 2.4L.

I always dreamed of a Civic SI when I was a teenager. Last year I had some money saved and my car was starting to give me more troubles than I could handle, I didn't want to get in debt for 5-6 years at a dealership so I decided to buy a Civic SI cash but the only one I could afford was a salvage one. I did my research and made sure there was no front damage, so far only put new tires a few oil changes and change the thermostat, very minimum spending after initial purchased. But I don't feel is that fast, I seen a couple reviews and the engine just doesn't sound or feel like the videos.

I like to see you review The rare 2003 MAZDASPEED Familia/Protege that was MAZDA's answer to the Si that year. Love your reviews. 😎

Have this 9TH GENERATION Coupe LOVE IT SO MUCH!!

That's a handsome looking civic 👌 no rice mods

That's my car. Same color as well. VTEC power. Might not have the power of other cars and might be a bit slower then the new 1.5, but the new one isn't as fun as the 9th gen. VTEC kicks in and it's a blast.

I love this Honda civic SI expecially the design of exterior and the interior and most of all the exterior colour white colour is my best favorite colour u doing the great job

I bought a 2012 sedan si and i absolutely love it. Like you said it shifts like butter, amazing and fun car to drive. Mines tuned on hondata flashpro, with a skunk 2 cai and downpipe with a full borla exhaust🤩

Love my '15 Si sedan!

I own a FA5 and after my car is done, I want to buy a 2015 Civic Si Sedan. I love Honda’s ❤️

thank you, its really nice video, that will convince us to get 2015 instead. thumbs up!

I have a 2013. Love the VTEC

Joe, I would say the 2011 is the last TRUE Si as it has VTEC profiles on both intake and exhaust cams plus the 8k redline. Would love to see you review an 8th gen. Come to West Palm and you can review mine 😃

Thanks dude. Way better job than most car reviewers. How did you like the steering feedback? Did you experience rev hang?

Love the facelift on the 2015 a ton

I had a Dyna Blue Pearl 2015 Si. I sincerely miss that car. It was like driving Mario Kart in real life. Point and shoot. It would do virtually EVERYTHING you wanted it to do. It looked cool and was comfortable.

I got a '15 4door Si and it is an absolute beast. 👌💎

9th Gen Si Rule!

Wish you got more in depth with the engine that’s what I came here for. Owned a 2015 civic si sedan. Loved it. I recommend it.

Awesome review!! I had a 2009 Civic Si Sedan(black) with only 78K miles on it. Got rear ended in February and it was totaled. I'm still doing PT as a result ugh. :-( So tomorrow I'm buying a 2015 Civic Si coupe with 49K and clean car fax. Had Honda mechanic inspect and it's in excellent shape! Test drove it twice. Love it. Same white color as the one you reviewed. Picking it up at lunch tomorrow. I'm hooked on the VTech Si's. The 2 tier dash is the best layout ever(reason why I won't buy a 2017-2019 Si). Can't wait to pick up my Si tomorrow. Your review really convinced me to get this series next. Love the body style of the coupe! ;-)

I really like what he did with the car - too many people give the Si's #Stancelife and ruin a perfectly beautiful car. Adding the black on the grille was a great idea, very similar what I did to my 10th gen white sedan - Black and white is a great color scheme, not to flashy and just clean enough! My Si is the STRMTRPR as well!

I’m looking at buying a 2014 tomorrow. My 2007 Honda Fit is still running brand new and will be my winter beater

if the back end of the last si vtec was on the turbo si it would look sick and perfect for me 👀

Nice. I didn’t know much about the si

Another spot on review nothing like the sound of a all motor engine b-series or k-series or nissans QR25 Or GM’s ecotec fords zetec Toyota’s 2zz to name a few manufacturers have given up on intriguing vehicles and Honda was the last hold out.

I have a 2014 Civic si. It has 196,000 miles on it and still running strong. It is fun and super reliable.

Hell yeah man I love my 13 coupe!

I have a 2015 sedan. Love it to death. It has 56K and soon to be for my 17 year old son.

I'm so glad I have a 9th gen (15')

I like this generation and all but I love the 8300 rev limit in my rsx-s. It's not all that fast but it's so much fun revving like that, I think honda really made the k24 less fun with less revs even with more power. Its not all about power

Im thinking about getting one of these

Can’t beat a natural aspirated engine buddy.Think you have to be a Certain age group to appreciate the Honda SI 😍🍻

In terms of styling, I absolutely love it. I think I would still prefer my k20z3

Nice clean car!!! The 4 door is cool too!!! Wish Honda stuck with n/a and 2.4 on new si's! Don't like 1.5 turbo or cvt!!!

Yeah Tom, see the variety man... 😁😁😁

Would love an 8th gen Si review

The 9th gen coupe Si is probably one of the sexiest and sleekest modern coupe on the market, especially with that spoiler, I love it, it aged so well

You don't have to explain to is why you give him a hug!

Hi I have a 2015 Honda civic si 4door . Would love for you to review it. La area Love your videos!!

Very nice !!

My favorite will always be the 7the gen EP3 Si. The only thing I hate about looking for an older civic Si model is that 99% of them are horrendously modified or excessively modified. It's so hard to find some stock or barley modded.

The new Type R is the only one with VTec state side. Overseas there are a TON of engines using VTec in on the 10th gen platform. The VTec on the R is basically just a marketing tho, only on the exhaust side but considering the turbo on the front side of the cam it really doesn't "need" VTec. Unfortunately I skipped this generation, had a 8th Si, 10th Si, and 10th R. Looking for one of these 9th Si for a daily to get my R off the road

Excellent review and I really like that car! Also, for those interested there were zonks given at 8:15 and at 9:46! 😎👍

When he was talking about not worrying about horsepower and 0-60 and just enjoying the drive I felt that in my heart. Nothing wrong with having a SI and just enjoy driving regular.

Whats about all the Hondas from the golden days? You should review an Integra Type R and Prelude SH (Super Handling)!!! In Europe Honda has a good standing not like in the US. I used to drive a 5th gen Prelude ATTS (SH) and it was the love of my car life.