The Si's stock four-wheel disc brakes were much appreciated in this situation. Large 11.8-inch rotors, the front discs of which are
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The Si's cabin is a visual feast of excitement for the automotively bored. (Photo: Honda Canada)
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some 1.5 inches larger than the standard 10.3-inch discs on either the base DX/DXG, LX or EX coupe models, and the rear discs that are almost twice the diameter of the 7.3-inch units offered in the DX/DXG and LX, and slightly larger than the 10.2-inch rear rotors fitted to the EX, pull the car down from high speed in a quick and controllable manner. ABS is standard, as is electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and brake assist (BA), making the little Si one of the safest cars in the compact segment, and
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| The Si adds a sportier flavour to the already unique double digital instrument pods, which include a special Si-only rev-limiter indicator within the tach. (Photo: Honda Canada) |
combined with its overachieving chassis allows for rock solid stability at all speeds, enhanced by the cabin's relatively low wind and road noise.
Speaking of that cabin, it's a visual feast of excitement for the automotively bored. Truly, there's nothing common about any of Honda's new Civic models when comparing them to compact rivals, but the Si adds a sportier flavour to the already unique double digital instrument pods, which include a special Si-only rev-limiter indicator within the tach, and distinctive centre console design. The first thing I noticed was the wonderfully supportive driver's seat, mirrored on the passenger side with deep bolsters and red stitching adding a spicy contrast to the dark grey cloth.
