Finally, a Civic Si With 4 Doors!

The 2007 Civic Si Sedan Concept is a close representation of the production Civic Si Sedan that will go sale this fall (2007). This is the first time that the "Si" performance mark will be available in a sedan version. Similar to the recently introduced Civic Si Coupe, the production 2007 Civic Si Sedan will serve as another performance leader for the Civic line-up with a 197-horsepower, 16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC engine with an 8,000 rpm redline, mated to a close-ratio, 6-speed manual transmission. Helping to put all that power to the ground is a helical-type, limited slip differential for improved traction and cornering performance. The 2007 Civic Si Sedan will basically be just like the Civic Si Coupe, except with the convenience of four doors!

The 2007 Civic Si Sedan Concept features custom 18-inch cast aluminum alloy wheels, 225/40ZR18 high-performance tires, and 4-wheel disc brakes with large cross-drilled brake rotors and 4-piston Brembo calipers. However, it is unlikely the 18-inch wheels, cross-drilled rotors, and Brembo calipers will every make it to the production version (the same thing happened with the 2006 Si Coupe Concept).

"The Civic Si Sedan Concept demonstrates how the high-performance attributes of the Civic Si Coupe can be directly applied to the functionality of a sedan," said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda. The 2007 Civic Si Sedan will mark a further evolution of Civic Si's sixth generation alongside the Civic Si Coupe - and will also be the first time a Civic Si is available in two body styles. The Civic Si first appeared in 1986 with subsequent Civic Si models appearing in 1989, 1992, 1999 and 2002.

The Civic Si Concept (coupe version) made its debut at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show, preceding the introduction of the all-new 2006 Civic Si, Civic Hybrid, Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe. The Civic Si Coupe and Civic Si Sedan will both complement the Civic lineup with features designed to appeal to true enthusiasts seeking a high level of performance and value. (Note: Images and some text courtesy of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.)

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