Honda Civic Si Timeline and Milestones

First introduced for the 1986 model year, Civic Si has long served as a performance icon in the Honda lineup and the sport compact segment, offering driving enthusiasts affordable high-performance over the past four decades. The all-new 2022 Honda Civic Si sets a new sport compact benchmark with power, agility and precise handling to meet the needs of a new generation of young enthusiast drivers.

Civic Si also is a superstar on the racetrack, claiming victories in many forms of competition, including road courses, rally, land-speed and drag racing. Its motor racing heritage includes countless class victories and championships in the Continental Tire sports car competition, Pirelli World Challenge, and SCCA national championships, dating back to 1990.

1986-1987 Civic Si

• 1986: Civic Si debuted as a sporty upgrade to the earlier Civic S. Featuring the first fuel-injected engine used in Civic, it produced 91 horsepower from the 1.5-liter SOHC inline-four engine with a 12-valve cross-flow head (D15A4), and Honda's Formula One-derived PGM-FI fuel injection. Civic Si also featured enhanced handling with a rear stabilizer bar unavailable on standard Civic hatchback models.
• 1987: Blackburn Black Metallic and Rio Red became available, both with black cloth interior.

1989-1991 Civic Si

• 1989: Civic Si returned on the fourth-generation Civic Hatchback. Features included 108-horsepower 1.6-liter SOHC 4-cylinder engine (D16A6), all-new front and rear double wishbone suspension, and ultra-low hood line. For the first time, Civic was built in Canada.
• 1989: Civic family, including Si, was named to Car and Driver 10Best list, the first of five such honors to include Civic Si (1989, 1990, 1991, 2018, 2019).
• 1990: For the 1990 model year, all Civic models including Si received slight design changes that included redesigned front bumpers, corner lights, and door-mounted seat belts.
• 1991: Civic Si became available in Tahitian Green Pearl paint with a black cloth interior.

1992-1995 Civic Si

• 1992: Building on the iconic fifth-generation Civic Hatchback, the third Civic Si featured a 125 horsepower 4-cylinder engine with VTEC® on the intake cam (D16Z6), marking the first use of VTEC® in Civic. Civic Si also featured four-wheel disc brakes, and for the first time, standard power steering.
• 1993: Civic Si received body-colored side mirrors.
• 1994: All 1994 model year Civic grades including Si were equipped with standard dual front airbags. Anti-lock brakes were an available option. Rear speakers became standard, the interior featured a new checkered pattern, and Frost White replaced Aztec Green on the list of available exterior colors.
• 1995: No changes.

1999-2000 Civic Si

• 1999: Powered by a 1.6-liter version of the legendary Honda B-Series DOHC VTEC® 4-cylinder engine (B16A2), the first Civic Si Coupe packed 160 horsepower. This fourth Civic Si also featured performance upgrades such as stiffer progressive-rate springs, stiffer stabilizer bars, a larger exhaust system, bigger four-wheel disc brakes, a front strut-tower brace, and low-profile 15-inch tires. Red-themed instruments added a serious edge to the Si's interior.
• 2000: No changes.

2002-2005 Civic Si

• 2002: Civic Si returned for the 2002 model year as a hatchback, with production switching to the Honda plant in Swindon, England. The hatchback body was exclusive to Si in the U.S. market and the Civic Si was powered by Honda’s new K-Series engine family for the first time. A 2.0-liter DOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine (K20A3) produced 160 horsepower and 132 lb.-ft. of torque across a wide range, A standout feature was the “rally style” gear lever, mounted on the dash and a convenient reach for the driver. Civic Si also was available with 5-bolt wheel hubs for the first time, and a Honda Factory Performance (HFP) kit.
• 2003: Civic Si received a new Vivid Blue exterior color, and heat-rejecting glass.
• 2004: Updates included 16-inch alloy wheels (from 15-inch), redesigned headlights and taillights, and silver trim on the instrument panel and doors.
• 2005: No changes.

2006-2011 Civic Si

• 2006: Based on the eighth-generation Civic Coupe, the sleekly styled and sporty Civic Si featured a high-revving 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with i-VTEC® (K20Z3), producing 197 horsepower, a standard limited-slip differential, and for the first time a 6-speed manual transmission.
• 2007: The first-ever Civic Si Sedan debuted, marking the first time Civic Si was available in two different body styles in the same generation. Boasting the same powertrain and enhanced handling as the Coupe, Si Sedan eventually became the most popular body style.
• 2008: Limited-edition Mugen Si Sedan was introduced in exclusive Fiji Blue paint, with a specially-tuned exhaust system, sport-tuned suspension, and exclusive exterior and interior styling.
• 2009: All Civic models including Si featured revised exterior styling, including a new front bumper and grille, turn signals with clear-lenses and amber bulbs for the front and rear, a clear instead of red third brake light in the rear spoiler, and chrome trunk trim for the sedan.
• 2010: Civic Si received a new black engine cover, replacing silver.
• 2011: No changes.

2012-2015 Civic Si

• 2012: Building on the ninth-generation Civic Sedan and Coupe, Civic Si returned to the Civic lineup with the largest engine in its history, a new 2.4-liter, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine (K24Z7) with 201 horsepower. A limited-slip differential was again fitted as standard equipment. EPA-estimated highway fuel economy rating was up to 31 mpg.
• 2012: For the first time Honda Performance Development (HPD) offered Civic Si as a body-in-white, providing a blank canvas for race teams to build a fully customized race car including suspension, engine, transmission and racing interior.
• 2013: Civic Si and the rest of the Civic lineup received a major refresh, with new front and rear facias, extensive upgrades to interior trim, and retuned steering and suspension. The body structure was made stiffer with the addition of high-strength steel in multiple areas.
• 2014: Both Civic Si Coupe and Sedan received additional power and torque to peaks of 205 hp and 174 lb.-ft. Civic Si Coupe also received styling changes that included a new hood, front fenders, headlights and taillights, and a new Si-exclusive lower front-bumper garnish, rear diffuser and rear spoiler. Inside, Si-exclusive seat fabric and trim was enhanced with a sport-oriented black and red color scheme and the audio panel received a high tech, race-inspired carbon fiber-style design.
• 2015: No changes.

2017-2020 Civic Si

• 2017: Built on the critically acclaimed 10th-generation Civic Sedan and Coupe, Civic Si featured engine turbocharging from the factory for the first time. Its 205 horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder (L15B7) produced 192 lb.-ft. of torque, by far the most ever for a Civic Si. A new adjustable suspension damper system with Normal and Sport modes and a limited-slip differential were standard.
• 2018: HPD launched a turn-key Civic Si race car program. Through the program, race teams registered through HPD’s Racing Line could purchase these cars fully outfitted for SRO Pirelli Challenge TCA, Canadian Touring Car Championship (CTCC) Touring Class, SCCA T3, and NASA H2 classes.
• 2019: Standard Display Audio system received physical buttons and volume knob. More intuitive steering wheel controls, larger cupholders, and physical buttons for fan speed also were new. Platinum White Pearl was now available for Sedan, and Tonic Yellow Pearl for Coupe.
• 2020: Civic Sedan and Coupe received styling and feature updates, with new front and rear facias, new multi-element LED headlights, LED fog lights, and new matte black 18-inch wheels. Interior updates included new sport seats with red accents, and red trim highlighting the instrument panel. Added to Civic Si for the first time, the Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver assisted technologies became standard.

2022-Present Civic Si

• 2022: The most fun-to-drive Civic Si yet, the all-new 2022 Civic Si features a 200-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with a lower torque peak and peak performance extended thanks to a broader horsepower curve for even better drivability. A 6-speed manual transmission with automatic rev matching from the Civic Type R and a limited slip differential also are standard. The 2022 Civic Si features an updated body structure that’s stiffer than ever and a retuned suspension for even more responsive handling. The cabin features standard Bose premium audio, exclusive Body Stabilizing seats and red accents.

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