Euro looks at the right price
THE cane toad, the Brendan Fevola deal to Brisbane and the national home insulation scheme.
All three had good intentions and seemed like good ideas at the time, but ultimately failed to deliver the desired result.
Honda’s Civic Si can probably join the list.
British-built with luxurious finishes, the groovy-looking hatchback was launched here a couple of years back with lofty ideals.
The Japanese brand had its eye on the premium prize with the likes of BMW (Mini), Fiat, Alfa and Audi in its sights. With a starting price of about 40 grand that included leather trim and a swag of technology goodies, the Si was a good package, but apparently not good enough for the punters.
Of the 10,000-plus Civics sold in 2010, about 330 were the Si. This year, the Civic is struggling even more in a tough market. But Honda has given its underrated hatchback a much-needed boost, courtesy of a rapid reduction in price and the introduction of a cloth trim option that now starts from less than $30,000.
That brings it back into more competitive territory among the Japanese hatches, so we tested the entry-level Si with a manual box to see whether the changes are a deal clincher.
Comfort
Passengers will be impressed with the contemporary interior design.
The driver stares down the barrel of a semi-circle cockpit. There are two binnacles; the top displays your speed digitally while the second has a 3-D styling featuring revs, fuel and temperature (there is also an economy indicator which lights up to show thrifty driving).
There is a fair amount of hard plastics across the dash, doors and console. It’s not offensive, but just isn’t up to the quality you would see in the European marques.
Faux aluminium-look inserts on the doors and around the gear shifter improve the ambience.
Completing the chic look is the unique gearshift covering with the manual, which conjures thoughts of the old sit-down video game joysticks.
Seating is supportive in the right places despite no lumbar adjustment, while the steering wheel has only vertical movement.
Leg, elbow and head room are reasonable in the back, although probably most comfortable for two adults no taller than 180cm.
On the road
Unfortunately, the Si doesn’t live up to its sporting exterior.
The 1.8-litre four-cylinder is an honest performer but the lively chassis makes you wish for more punch.
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That brings it back into more competitive territory among the Japanese hatches, so we tested the entry-level Si with a manual box to see whether the changes are a deal clincher. Passengers will be impressed with the contemporary interior design.
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