Honda debuts UKDM Civic ‘Si’ five-doo

Honda debuts UKDM Civic ‘Si’ five-doo

Honda has finally decided to bring an Si version of the Civic to the U.K., but it’s not exactly what you’d think. The new European Civic Si is little more than a styling package for an extra ?850 that adds a color-matched body kit, a unique front grille, front fog lights, Graphite-colored 17-inch alloy wheels (16-inch on 1.4 models), dark chrome door handles and fuel cap, half leather interior and USB port to the standard SE five-door.
That means there’s no high-revving 197-horsepower 2.0-liter four banger to be had, just the standard 1.4- or 1.8-liter petrol or 2.2-liter diesel options. Don’t feel bad for the Brits, though – they still get the racy Civic Type R that Honda continues to withhold from an eager American public. Hit the jump for the official press release.