Honda Civic Si

The 2006 Honda Civic Si packs serious drivetrain technology and excellent front-drive handling into a less-than-$20,000 package. A superior navigation system and satellite radio are also available.electronic throttle can be tough to modulate. Bluetooth integration is not available in the 2006 Honda Civic Si. 2006 Honda Civic Si is a real performance bargain that also offers good mileage and emissions ratings. The quality of the electronics is equivalent to that found in much . Simple standard features fit the car's mission well, signaling the Si's return to form.

Our first short drive in the 2006 Honda Civic Si left us with a very positive impression, and the car's recent headquarters did nothing to change this. Praise for the rev-happy engine and slick transmission was universal, and everyone who drove the Si came away smiling.

The previous-generation Honda Civic Si was largely a disappointment to the Si faithful, without the zip and the agility that had defined the earlier versions. This eighth heavier and larger than the car it replaces but is also substantially quicker, making it both more comfortable and inspiring behind the wheel.

Also satisfying longtime fans is the return to a true two-door coupe layout, with decidedly aggressive styling further car from the unloved hatchback it replaces. Rated trunk volume is down slightly from the hatchback's capacity, but the 2006 Honda Civic Si's rear seats and trunk both offer usable space, given the car's overall dimensions.

Interior tech features are well designed, with satellite navigation differentiating the two available trim levels. Our test car wasn't outfitted with the voice-recognition navigation system, which also includes an in-dash reader and an XM radio tuner, but the auxiliary audio input and the MP3 WMA playback capability are fine standard features. We tested the navigation unit in our earlier review of the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid and concluded that it's a first-rate, worthwhile option.