2020 Honda Civic SI

The 2020 Civic is a compact car available as a sedan, coupe, or hatchback, with a sporty character that sets it apart from the Corolla and Mazda3. The Civic is genuinely enjoyable to drive, with sharp steering and a composed chassis that make it a standout in its class. Inside, the Civic offers a spacious cabin and generous trunk space for the class, though the touchscreen interface can be finicky at times. Reliability is a Civic hallmark, and owners report few problems beyond occasional infotainment glitches. The Si is the hot version for enthusiasts, sitting above the EX-L and below the Type R: you get a tighter suspension, limited-slip diff, and the stick shift that the CVT cars lack. Under the hood is a 1.5L I4 with 205 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque routed through a six-speed manual to the front wheels, giving it a rewarding, rev-happy character that makes every drive feel quicker than the numbers suggest. The Si’s helical limited-slip differential claws at corners when you get aggressive, so you can carry more speed through a turn without the inside wheel spinning away the power.