Before releasing the 2012 Honda Civic SI, the engineers went back to the drawing boards and almost completely redesigned the car. Not that there was anything wrong with last year’s model, but Honda felt it was time to introduce the next generation of Civic. And this time they did an excellent job.
The 2012 Honda Civic boasts a fuel economy that rivals all others. Engineers introduced a new engine into this model. The dual overhead camshaft produces two hundred and one horses, and the new Civic enjoys a 22 percent increase in torque over last year’s model. What that means to the average driver is more pickup and go when you need it, and more power to sustain it when you want to.
The 2012 Honda Civic SI also introduces several other innovative features this year. The Drive By Wire Throttle system replaces standard the standard transmission cables with electronic controls. This allows for faster response time when changing speeds, and also helps improve control and stability. Engineers also included a new six speed transmission with helical limited slip differential. The helical transmission system is usually only found on racing and high performance vehicles. It allows the driver better control when maneuvering, even in road conditions that might be hazardous.
Safety is one of the first words that comes to mind when considering the 2012 Honda Civic SI. This year’s model is loaded with the best and brightest when it comes to safety features. The body has been redesigned to incorporate several points that improve stability when on the road, and handling under any conditions.
The new Civic comes with an improved anti-lock braking system that includes electronic brake distributions. This means that braking power is applied to the wheels that need it the most. And the good stuff doesn’t stop there.
An improved 3 point seat belt system, allows for automatic tensioning. No more yanking on that seat belt to make sure it will hold the occupants in place. Automatic tensioning secures the passengers without choking off their air supply. The 2012 Honda Civic SI also has an improved dual stage airbag system. This system also comes with side airbags in the back, and automatically detects where your passengers are before deploying. This may save someone from a broken neck in the near future.
The 2012 Honda Civic SI is even more fun on the inside. First there’s the seven speaker stereo system that plays just about everything except maybe those old forty-fives. There’s even a dock for your iPhone and a USB port standard. With the Bluetooth HandsFree Link that is featured on this model, you can stream audio from your Bluetooth device directly into the audio system, and make selections from the controls on the steering wheel. This is better than being distracted while trying to find a song.
The 2012 Honda Civic SI is an exciting choice, in a field of choices that all seem to be variations on the same theme. It drives like a race car, is safer than most school buses, and does it all while looking great and saving gas too. Getting 22 MPG in the city means you will spend less time, and hopefully less money at the gas tank. The new Civic is competitively priced with the other cars in its market. Hopefully we’ll be seeing more from Honda soon.