What Jason liked about the Civic Si Mugen:
- Fun, fun, fun
- Tight suspension
- Great looks
What he didn't like:
- Pricey
- Stiff ride
- Boy-racer wing
Who should buy the Honda Civic Si Mugen:
Twenty-somethings who are looking for a quick entry into the tuner crowd
Do-it-yourselfers and anyone with a few points on their license already
Details and specs:
- Body style: 4-door sedan
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: One (Mugen)
- Price range: $30,635 (no factory options available)
- Model tested/price: Civic Mugen Si, $30,635
- Base engine: 2.0 liter inline 4-cylinder, 197 horsepower @ 7800 RPM, 139 lb-ft @ 6100 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 21 MPG city/29 MPG highway
- Where built: Japan
- Standard safety equipment: Front air bags, front seat-mounted side (torso) airbags, two-row side-curtain air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power windows, tilt/telescopic steering column, 350 watt AM/FM/CD system with 7 speakers including subwoofer.
- Major options: None
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited miles outer-body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: None
Best rivals:
- Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
- Volkswagen GTI
- Subaru Impreza WRX
- Mazdaspeed 3
