10/23/2007 - TORRANCE, Calif. -

The 2008 Honda Civic MUGEN Si Sedan is arriving at dealerships nationwide with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price1 (MSRP) of $29,500, plus destination and handling charges, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

Built on the foundation of the Civic Si Sedan and tuned by the prestigious racing and aftermarket performance company, MUGEN, the Civic MUGEN Si Sedan adds a track-tuned MUGEN suspension, 18-inch forged alloy lightweight wheels, a full aerodynamic body kit with adjustable rear wing spoiler, a rear diffuser and a sport-tuned exhaust system. Powertrain highlights include the Civic Si’s high-revving, 197-horsepower, 2.0-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with an 8000-rpm redline; a 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission; and a helical-type, limited-slip differential.

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Better fuel efficiency…at a price in performance

by Twain Mein

Pros

• It’s a hybrid!
• Honda reputation for quality and reliability
• Head clearance and rear seat room is exceptional

Cons

• Noisy under acceleration
• Abrupt stop-start
• Boring to drive

Introduction

I was really looking forward to road-testing Honda’s answer to the Prius. I was expecting sporty handling and a peppy feel that is the heritage of the Civic line up. Boy was I disappointed.

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Environmentally Responsible and Good Looking, Too!

by Gary Chan

Pros

• Excellent gas mileage
• Comfortable seats
• Good driving dynamics
• Quiet HVAC system kept us cool in warm Southern California

Cons

• Cabin a bit noisy due to road noise
• Engine a bit noisy when pushed
• Navigation/audio touch screen not intuitive

Introduction

I wonder what the mileage would be for a weekend road trip from Sunnyvale to Los Angeles, California? And how about with two other people and their gear? We packed up the car, and headed out on Friday, and this is what I discovered about this Civic Hybrid.

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Driving Impressions: 2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan
by Tony S.

Pros:

• Handling
• Interior and Exterior Design
• Sweet, High-revving Motor

Cons:

• Low Torque
• Terrible Speedometer Placement

A lot of words come to mind when thinking of Honda four-doors: practical, reliable, dependable, and mostly boring. There’s nothing wrong with making that type of vehicle….Honda has sold millions of them. But what do you do if you’re looking for a little sport in an economical and practical four-door and you don’t want to break the bank. Well, you could start off by looking at the four-door Honda Civic Si.

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