2010 HONDA CIVIC SI SEDAN Review

Overview

The Honda Civic Si Sedan was updated inside out with trendy styling and technological features for 2009. The 2010 Honda Civic Si Sedan drives into 2010 largely unchanged. The four-door five-passenger 2010 Civic Si Sedan is a compact, sport car with a fun-to-drive character and lightweight agility.

Powertrain And Performance

Under the hood of the 2010 Civic Si Sedan is the high-revving 197-horsepower 2.0-liter, i-VTEC Inline 4-cylinder engine that can be paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. A front-wheel drive system is standard. A helical-type, limited-slip differential enhances traction in high-performance driving situations. The EPA estimates for the automatic transmission equipped models are 25 city/36 hwy/29 combined mpg*.

Build And Styling

On the exterior, the 2010 Civic Si Sedan gets trendy headlight and taillight color combinations; trendy 17-inch alloy wheels; low-profile rear deck lid spoiler; trendy front bumper cover; all-season tires; security system with remote entry; sport suspension; one-touch power moonroof with tilt feature; variable intermittent windshield wipers; power side mirrors; multi-reflector halogen headlights; and impact-absorbing bumpers. The inside of the 2010 Civic Si Sedan offers unique firmly-bolstered synthetic suede seats; red backlit gauges; power windows with auto-up/down; two-tier instrument panel; rev-limit indicator light; air conditioning with air-filtration system; tachometer; leather-wrapped tilt and telescopic steering wheel column; cruise control; map lights; rear window defroster with timer; front door-pocket storage bins; 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback; 12-volt power outlet; USB audio interface; Bluetooth Hands-Free Link; XM Radio; auxiliary input jack; and seven-speaker 350-watt AM/FM/CD premium audio system with a subwoofer. Voice-activated Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System; and steering wheel-mounted audio controls are available as optional features.

Safety Features

A wide array of safety devices is standard across the 2010 Civic lineup. Anti-lock braking system with brake assist and electronic brake distribution; tire pressure monitoring system; 3-point front seatbelts; front seatbelts with automatic tensioners and load limiters; advanced compatibility engineering body structure; dual-stage dual-threshold front airbags; front side airbags with passenger-side occupant position detection system; side curtain airbags; daytime running lights; active head restraints for driver and front passenger; vehicle stability assist with traction control; and child-proof rear door locks are significant standard safety features.