[greenamp]

2006 Civic SI. Very sharp, way to go Honda.
http://automobiles.honda.com/civics/index.aspx

SI model shown will feature a 197hp, 2.0ltr, 16valave DOHC i-VTEC engine.



More images at http://www.collegehillshonda.com/civiccoupe/gallery.htm

[jasonsRX7]

Great. Now it just needs a 3' tall wing on the back, lowered 4 inches, an unpainted front fascia in primer grey, some gold wheels, a fart pipe, Type R decal, and a sticker on the front windshield that says CIVIC in cursive purple letters.

Then it'll be street worthy in Jacksonville, NC.

[iMOTOR]

Originally Posted by greenamp

pics

meh and yuck at the same time.

[Wiskedjak]

Originally Posted by iMOTOR

meh and yuck at the same time.

same here. I was expecting something based upon the current SiR design, not the current Accord design

[waxcrash]

Looks like the same one I saw at the last Chicago Auto Show.

[The Godfather]

I was reading an article on the WSJ today about how Honda needs to overhaul the Civic body design. I like the change

Now, does it come in Hybrid too?

[Krusty]

Hmmmm ... I honestly don't like it so much. Reminds me of something Saturn would design.

[zerostar]

Originally Posted by The Godfather

Now, does it come in Hybrid too?

Yep... http://automobiles.honda.com/civics/index.aspx

I really like the 2006 design

[Jim Paradise]

And one of the most boring cars in the world continues to be... boring.

[rickey939]

I'd drive it.®

[Scandalous Ion Cannon]

Originally Posted by jasonsRX7

Great. Now it just needs a 3' tall wing on the back, lowered 4 inches, an unpainted front fascia in primer grey, some gold wheels, a fart pipe, Type R decal, and a sticker on the front windshield that says CIVIC in cursive purple letters.

Then it'll be street worthy in Jacksonville, NC.

Ha ha. It is beyond my understanding how anyone can think that crap looks cool or good.

[ghporter]

The Civic Hybrid is basically a Civic EX sedan with a different powertrain. It would be cool if they made other Civic hybrids, but so far it's just the EX sedan.

My wife wants a CR-V hybrid, which I think would be great, too.

[sek929]

Looks like a Paseo, meh.

[The Godfather]

The Civic Hybrid got a flat panel display?

http://automobiles.honda.com/images/...8/gallery3.jpg

[Kerrigan]

Originally Posted by Scandalous Ion Cannon

Ha ha. It is beyond my understanding how anyone can think that crap looks cool or good.

Probably for the same reason that they wear their pants 4" too low, shave their heads, wear gold earrings and a headband, and have a t-shirt with a massive "POLO JEANS" logo.

[zerostar]

Originally Posted by The Godfather

The Civic Hybrid got a flat panel display?

Satellite-link navigation with Voice Recognition is optional on the EX, Si or Hybrid models.

Mp3 player input jack is standard on all of those as well.

[zerostar]

Originally Posted by Kerrigan

Probably for the same reason that they wear their pants 4" too low, shave their heads, wear gold earrings and a headband, and have a t-shirt with a massive "POLO JEANS" logo.

Because some people like different things?

I personally think the whole "riced-out" scene ruined the Civic image for most people. But the ricier the cooler they are to a lot of their peers. What's funny to me is the resale value lost on so many poor Civics. lol

[Kerrigan]

This thread needs a visit from Rob, the ultimate riceboy.

[Doofy]

Whatever happened to proper cars for proper blokes?

[jasonsRX7]

Originally Posted by Doofy

Whatever happened to proper cars for proper blokes?

What's that in the background? Oh yeah, a trailer park.

[budster101]

I like it.

[Doofy]

Originally Posted by jasonsRX7

What's that in the background? Oh yeah, a trailer park.

The owner's perhaps just visited your mom.

[jasonsRX7]

Originally Posted by Doofy

The owner's perhaps just visited your mom.

[teknopimp]

Originally Posted by greenamp

2006 Civic SI. Very sharp, way to go Honda...

"Buy now and be the first at your school to have one."

[Tyre MacAdmin]

Hi. My name's Tyler... and I like carbon fiber.

[ghporter]

Originally Posted by Scandalous Ion Cannon

Ha ha. It is beyond my understanding how anyone can think that crap looks cool or good.

It looks good to me. It lacks the excessive flash found in some other cars, and has more than a little techno-dazzle to it, but the overall style Honda has always gone for is subtle and classy.

Now what other people do to innocent, unsuspecting cars can be a real travesty. Hondas should NEVER be THAT particular shade of orange-you probably know the color I'm talking about. And all the ground effects the kids can affort to buy and install but not paint, the stupid spoilers (hello-FRONT WHEEL DRIVE!!!) and of course the changes to the suspension are simply corruptions of an otherwise perfectly respectable car.

Stock Hondas are generally understated and somewhat cool on their own-not "WOW that's so cool I want to have sex with you" cool, of course, but then I'm kind of picky about that sort of thing anyway.

[teknopimp]

nice, but still too [p]ricey for me. i like my vw thank you.

[olePigeon]

Aaah, much better.

http://olepigeon.trolans.net/Ford-Mustang-2005-035.jpg

[nredman]

i had a 2002 civic which i love, i don't like this design that much, alittle too flashy for me

[angelmb]

If you want an ugly Civic get the upcoming Euro version.

[ghporter]

Originally Posted by angelmb

If you want an ugly Civic get the upcoming Euro version.

Yikes! It looks like the Saab designers defected to Japan! Yuck!

olePigeon, my real complaint with the new 'Stang is that they chose the wrong original Mustang to model it on. That looks a lot like the '68 Mustang (they even resurected Steve McQueen to sell it!), but the '66 and '67 were cooler, much cooler.

[Stratus Fear]

Originally Posted by Krusty

Hmmmm ... I honestly don't like it so much. Reminds me of something Saturn would design.

That's exactly what I thought, too.

[angelmb]

Originally Posted by ghporter

(…) they even resurected Steve McQueen to sell it! (…)

Ford Europe did the same to sell the small Ford Puma back in 1997, don't know if that model got the way to the US

[The Godfather]

Originally Posted by ghporter

olePigeon, my real complaint with the new 'Stang is that they chose the wrong original Mustang to model it on. That looks a lot like the '68 Mustang (they even resurected Steve McQueen to sell it!), but the '66 and '67 were cooler, much cooler.

I looked up Mustangs and I see no improvement/crippling between the '66, '67, and '68 models (they all look like boats to me).
http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclec...istory-1.shtml

Now the tough love: any mod, please kick OlePigeon in the pic posting privileges...

[ghporter]

The '66 was really what I'd call the "classic Mustang." In '67 the redesign was pretty major but it still had some of the features in the styling that made it feel like the older models. In '68 the styling moved even farther away from the original though, with the "fastback" roofline getting even stronger. If they'd based the new one on the '66, I'd have been tempted to look into one.

[wdlove]

It doesn't peak my interest at all.

[Mr Kino]

I am pleased with my civic. this new design though, i wonder what it looks like without the spoiler. Looks too much like my dads accord. Ewwww



or

http://flickr.com/photos/25226030@N00/

[mindwaves]

Personally, I like my exterior design of my Civic more.
Interior wise, I prefer th new Civic.

[Mediaman_12]

This difference between the UK and US Civic's intrigues me.
What does the current Civic 'TypeR' like like in the US, the EU one is the same as the Japanese version (I am talking stock of course before some idiot has got hold of it).
Does the US not get this shape?

There is a 4 door version, but no 'coupe' of this extended one.

oh and someone needs to edit the oversized '04 stang pic' it's way to wide.

[Cadaver]

I think it looks fine. Its a reasonable car with decent lines.
The new Civic looks a whole lot better than say a Dodge Neon or a Ford Focus.
I drive a 2004 Honda Accord EX V6 6-speed coupe now, and I'm very happy with it.

[TailsToo]

I rather like the new ones... they have a good list of standard features too.

[iDu]

Originally Posted by angelmb

If you want an ugly Civic get the upcoming Euro version.

I threw up in my mouth a little after that, thanks....

[olePigeon]

Originally Posted by ghporter

Yikes! It looks like the Saab designers defected to Japan! Yuck!

olePigeon, my real complaint with the new 'Stang is that they chose the wrong original Mustang to model it on. That looks a lot like the '68 Mustang (they even resurected Steve McQueen to sell it!), but the '66 and '67 were cooler, much cooler.

I thought the fastback was decent. Woulda been cooler if the fake gasket actually was a real one.

But you're right, the '67 was the best one.

Dodge is copying Ford with the new Charger. I like this new fad. All we need is for Chevy to release a 69 Camaro hybrid (since they've killed the Camaro anyway.)

[teknopimp]

Originally Posted by Mediaman_12

i do like the civic si hatch but i like this better:


coming to america in '06.

[bembol]

Originally Posted by jasonsRX7

Great. Now it just needs a 3' tall wing on the back, lowered 4 inches, an unpainted front fascia in primer grey, some gold wheels, a fart pipe, Type R decal, and a sticker on the front windshield that says CIVIC in cursive purple letters.

Then it'll be street worthy in Jacksonville, NC.

Classic You forgot the Euro Tail Lights, Windshield Washer Light and Neon Lights Underneath...

I'll say it again, not feeling the new Saturn...Honda ION

[Eriamjh]

Originally Posted by iMOTOR

meh and yuck at the same time.

myuck?

I find it boring.

[zerostar]

Motor Trend has awards all 4 models of the 2006 Civic as "Car of the year" there were 28 models up for the award.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/AUTOS/11/22/...end/index.html

"Honda deserves a standing ovation for not playing it safe again," said a statement from Angus MacKenzie, Motor Trend editor-in-chief. "With the sizzling Si, a sleek coupe, an elegant sedan and a Hybrid that averages 50 miles per gallon, each model shines through with what Motor Trend looks for when crowning Car of the Year."


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Here is Edmunds "Full Test" of the 06 Si

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=108019

"Our Civic Si went to the test track the same day as a Corvette Z06, a Viper and a Ford GT, yet, it stayed with these high rollers in the slalom, running through the 600-foot cone course at almost 68 mph. That's faster than the Viper and only a hair behind the Corvette's performance. "

[SuvsareRetarded]

I think it looks fantastic, and the HP and interior are freakin' great for the price. This is the first 'affordable' honda design that I'm truly in love with (the coupe anyway). The only other honda that I think was such a striking design was the NSX, but that's $$$$$$$$$. I can see myself getting something like this in a few years, when they're nice and used.

[zerostar]

Originally Posted by SuvsareRetarded

I can see myself getting something like this in a few years, when they're nice and used.

The bad thing with the Si used to be finding one that wasn't riced and beat to death in 2-3 years, hopefully they will sell a lot for us to pick from later

[SuvsareRetarded]

Meh. I don't mind if it's mildly riced. Sell the upgraded parts on ebay, make back more money.