Many were complaining when the numbers were revealed for the 2017 Honda Civic Si, which makes the exact same 205 hp as its predecessor however more torque. Presently, Honda’s engineers provide their factors for the Si’s modest output figures.
Speaking with Automotive News, senior product coordinator for the Honda Civic Rob Keough stated the engineering group selected durability over high output. “You can tune more power into it, however all of that removes from the durability of the engine,” he stated. Honda likewise didn’t want to go with a detuned turbocharged 2.0-liter from the Type R since that would have altered the Si’s character and hike the cost more detailed to $30,000. The Civic Si begins at $24,775 consisting of destination, which is precisely what Honda was practicing for.
“The Si has constantly been in the [cost] range that it’s in,” Keough stated. “We wanted it to be achievable and more cost effective, so our target for Si was really to come in at this price point with this performance level.”
