Compared to the previous model year, the Civic Si features a clean, distinct, and modern interior thanks to the extensive redesign. The dashboard layout, ergonomics, quality of materials and seating space have been significantly improved. The interior looks minimalistic and to match the sporty vibes you get red accents. The upper part of the dashboard is covered in soft leatherette surfaces. You can also find a unique honeycomb patterned metal dash strip for aesthetic appeal. You also get a standard leather wrapped multi-function steering and an aluminum gear knob wrapped in leather as well.
The vehicle’s dimensions have been increased and that significantly increased the seating space. As standard, it comes with racing inspired Si sport seats and they come wrapped in good quality red and black cloth upholstery. The front seats are new for 2022 MY and focus on better comfort and driving position. The seats come with an adequate amount of padding for better support and comfort. However, you don't have power-adjustable seats even as an option. Honda has also removed heated seats from the options list which was available for 2020 MY. Coming to the rear, you get 60/40 split fold down seat backs along with a center armrest.
Coming to the infotainment part, you get a new larger 9-inch touch screen display docked in the center of the dashboard. And a 7-inch fully digital instrument cluster adds a bit of modern twist. The infotainment display quality is great and the touch screen is responsive. Besides that, you also get plenty of physical buttons and knobs to control the infotainment and climate control unit. They are properly labeled and are easy to use. As standard, the infotainment system comes with a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM, HD Radio, Bluetooth, RDS, and two USB ports.
Coming to the cargo trunk, you get about 14.4 cu. ft. cargo space that can be used to store four-to-five medium-sized bags easily. However, the rear seats can be folded for additional space. Besides that, you also get a few cubby storage spaces inside the cabin which include beverage holders, door-pocket storage bins both at the front and rear and a passenger-side seat back pocket as well.
Models
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2022 Honda Civic Si
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2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
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2022 Kia Forte GT
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2022 Hyundai Elantra N Line
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Seating Capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches)
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37.6/57/42.3
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38.5/55.9/41.1
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38.8/56.1/42.2
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38.7/56.5/42.3
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Rear Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches)
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37.1/56/37.4
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37.2/54/37.4
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37.5/55.3/35.7
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37.3/55.6/38
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Trunk Capacity (cubic feet)
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14.4
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14.1
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15.3
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14.2
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All the sedans in competition come with a standard seating capacity for five people, but when it comes interior space, the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N-Line takes the win. It offers a more balanced cabin with better legroom at the rear. On the other hand, the Civic Si sits a bit wider and that translates to better shoulder room in both rows. However, the low roof affected its headroom by a significant margin. Speaking of aesthetics and appeal, it is hard to choose a winner. However, the Civic Si new redesigned interior looks more distinct and sporty. The new racing inspired Si sport seats are also one of the most comfortable in the segment.
Key Interior Features:
- Black cloth upholstery with red stitching
- Racing inspired Si sport front seats
- Driver's seat with manual height adjustment
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Aluminum shift knob with leather
- One-touch power moonroof
- 9-inch touchscreen display
- 7-inch full-digital instrument cluster
- 12-speaker Bose premium audio system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- SiriusXM Satellite radio and HD Radio
- HondaLink
- 2.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface