Honed, not hard-core: Honda refines the 2017 Civic Si
The 2017 Honda Civic Si sharpens up with an extra helping of power and performance, but its adaptive suspension lends it a more refined ride on city streets.

2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe
Honda sharpens its new-generation Civic with the debut of the new 2017 Civic Si model.
2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe
Not just a boy racer, this generation of the Si refines its ride for the streets with a two-mode adaptive suspension.
2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe
The new setup features stiffer springs and bushings than stock with a few rear suspension bits borrowed from the track-focused Type R.
2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe
However, the two-mode adaptive suspension allows the ride to be toggled between stiff and smooth settings at the touch of a button.
2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe
Outside, the Si gets a round of styling and aerodynamic upgrades aimed at reducing lift at speed and improving stability.
2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe
Of course, the hotted-up Si gets a healthy dose of additional power.
2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe
The 1.5-liter engine is now fed by a larger turbocharger, which bumps the output to a stated 205 ponies and 192 pound-feet of torque.
2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe
The new central exhaust sounds subdued under most daily-driven situations and looks pretty cool.
2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe
The power improvements and the more refined suspension lend the new Si a more premium feeling that's more "road-focused" than "track tool."
2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe
The otherwise excellent transmission, for example, has too vague a clutch for the quick, accurate shifts necessary for track time.
2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe
The 2017 Honda Civic Si hits the road in nearly identical coupe and sedan variants this month.