Honda Civic Si

Redesigned for 2012, the Civic Si is available as either a coupe and a four-door sedan. Both come with a powerful new 201-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that revs easily, sounds invigorating, and delivers a commendable 29 mpg overall fuel economy. The six-speed manual transmission has ideally spaced gear ratios and shifts crisply. However, as a sports sedan the Si falls short. While the handling is capable it is uninspiring and lacking in finesse, due to the lackluster steering feel and response. The ride is very stiff and noise levels are extremely high. The car feels insubstantial with subpar interior quality.