Overview
From its aggressively bolstered sport seats to its thick,
three-spoke
steering wheel to its black-on-white analog gauges and silver
interior accents, the Civic Si cabin says performance.
At the same time, the Si's interior is equal to the challenge of day-to-day driving tasks--from transporting friends to the beach to carrying a week's worth of groceries or, with the rear 60/40 split seats folded flat, a full complement of luggage or two large golf bags.
The interior of the Civic Si is also refined. All the various elements are crafted of quality materials and smoothly integrated, with exceptionally tight fit tolerances between adjoining panels.
A Sporty and Comfortable Cabin
The Civic Si may be geared toward young driving enthusiasts,
but it's
as carefully refined as many more sedate luxury cars. Among the
Si's
myriad thoughtful features:
- Large, easy-to-read black-on-white analog gauges
- Large driver's side footrest
- Comfortable and support sport seats with integrated head restraints
- Thick three-spoke and height adjustable steering wheel
- Retracting grab handles with damping mechanism
- Illuminated switches for easier nighttime use
- Cupholders sized large enough to accommodate 20-oz. plastic bottles
- Heat-absorbing glass for improved air-conditioning effectiveness and reduced sun soaking
- Concealed sunvisor stay screws; concealed striker screws in the door openings
- Flush-fitting overhead cabin light
- Extremely small gaps between interior panels
Interior Roominess
Though its exterior dimensions say "compact," inside the Civic Si
is
roomy and inviting. One way the engineers accomplished this
was to
integrate a unique flat floor design, which creates additional
back
seat foot room and allows for a large, convenient center console
between front seats. An exceptionally thin moonroof and a
flush-mounted interior light help to improve headroom for all
passengers. The 60 mm increase in the height of the hatchback
model
helps provide a 25 mm increase in headroom and allows the hip
points
of all seating positions to be raised 25 mm for improved visibility
and increased ease of entry and exit. Thanks to their
forward-folding
design, the 60/40 split rear seats can be stowed to create a
large,
completely flat trunk floor.
Large, Comfortable Sport Seats
The sport seats of the Civic Si are designed to provide both
support
and comfort. The seats feature large side bolsters that hold
occupants securely during spirited driving. Wide seat cushions
(one
inch wider than in the previous Civic Si) greatly improve overall
comfort, while urethane cushions inside the seats helps to
dampen
road vibrations. The front buckets feature open headrests and a
deep,
wide seatback design.
Single Fold-Down 60/40 Rear Seats
The 60/40 split rear seats of the Civic Si are designed with a
convenient single-action mechanism. The user need only pull a
single
release lever (one for each seat) and then pull the seat forward
and
down. Thanks to this user-friendly design, the rear seats can be
folded from either a side door or by simply reaching through the
rear
hatch. Once folded down, the rear seats form a large, completely
flat
cargo floor.
Wide, Easy-Access Hatch
For maximum convenience and cargo-carrying flexibility, the Civic
Si
is designed with an especially wide, easy-access rear hatch.
Maximum
opening width is 1102 mm, (compared with 1035 mm for the
Volkswagen
Golf and 1055 mm for the Ford Focus), allowing for easy
luggage
storage.
A low lift-over height - just 715 mm - reduces the strain of lifting heavy items into the cargo area. With the rear seats and cargo shelf in place, two golf bags can be accommodated with ease. With the cargo shelf removed, two large Samsonite-type suitcases can be stored.
Slim Moonroof
Contributing to the excellent headroom of the Civic Si interior is
an
exceptionally slim and compact power moonroof design. By
combining a
thinner motor (6mm thinner than in the previous Civic Si) with a
high-rigidity dome-shaped aluminum sunshade, Honda
engineers have
created one of the thinnest moonroofs on the market today. The
moonroof in the Civic Si is just 50mm thick, compared with
75.8mm for
the previous Civic model.
Audio System
The 2002 Civic Si is equipped with a premium AM/FM/CD audio
system as
standard. Features of this high-performance system include:
- AM/FM stereo radio with clock
- Compact-disc player integrated into dash unit
- Powerful amplifier (30 watts x 4 channels)
- Four advanced neodymium-magnet full-range speakers. In addition, the speakers' larger openings produce better sound reproduction
- Two high-performance tweeters
- Built-in fixed equalizer
- Integrated micro roof antenna
Instrument Panel
The dash of the Civic Si is designed for serious driving.
Highlights
include:
- Large, easy-to-read black-on-white analog gauges with luminous needles
- CPU-controlled fuel meter to help ensure accuracy
- Twin LCD trip odometers
- Silver-accented center console
Heating/Air Conditioning System
The heating/air conditioning system has been designed to
increase
cooling speed and reduce interior noise. Helping to deliver
improved
system performance:
- A newly designed fan, to reduce fan noise
- A high-efficiency heat exchanger improving both cooling and heating performance
- Energy-absorbing glass reduces heat transmission by 50 percent and UV transmission by 90 percent
- An integrated micron air filter improves cabin-air quality. The filter is conveniently located behind the glovebox and can be easily changed by the owner without the need for tools
Interior Storage
The 2002 Civic Si is loaded with convenient and versatile interior
storage areas. In the center console is a storage box that holds
up
to 10 CD jewel cases (when the console's integrated cup
holders are
being used, up to 5 jewel cases can be stowed). The front cup
holders
can accommodate two 20-ounce plastic bottles. Each door also
includes
a handy map pocket.
An accessory power socket in the center console is compatible with a wide range of cell-phone charging units.