2017 Honda Civic Si (USA)
The Japanese company has just unveiled another
performance-focused variant of the Civic, dubbed Si. It has
been dubbed a ‘Prototype’, though for the most part, it's production ready.
Honda says the new Civic Si Coupe and Sedan will
launch sometime next year and that the Civic Si Prototype, due to debut at the
Los Angeles Auto Show, gives us an accurate preview of the finished product.
The 2017 Civic Si Prototype is
powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing an
undisclosed amount of horsepower and torque. What has been confirmed is that it
is mated to a short-shifting six-speed manual transmission. The
car includes a limited-slip differential, high-performance tires, an active
steering system and a new set of dampers aiming to offer excellent handling
abilities.
The Prototype adopts a bold new
design compared to regular Civic models. Most notably, the front fascia has
been heavily revised and includes enlarged air intakes, a black lip, black
grille and new fog lights. Other styling changes include a set of eye-catching
wheels, a fixed rear spoiler, central-exiting exhaust and a bright paint finish
dubbed Rallye Red Pearl.
Inside, Honda says the interior of the Prototype
closely previews the finished product and includes a set of sports seats
exclusive to the Civic Si. There’s red contrast stitching, aluminium
sport pedals and ‘Dry Metal Carbon’ trim on the instrument panel.
