Honda Civic Si

The Civic Si is available as both a coupe and a four-door sedan. Both come with a smooth, powerful 197-hp, 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that revs easily, sounds invigorating, and delivers a commendable 27 mpg overall fuel economy. The six-speed manual transmission has ideally spaced gear ratios and shifts crisply. Handling is nimble, with tenacious tire grip. But the electric steering feels a bit vague and is short on feedback. Its response is not linear, detracting from the car's agility and sporty character. The ride is stiff and choppy, and road noise is pronounced. Electronic stability control is standard.