I'm actually just about to trade my Boost Blue Sport Hatchback for an SI. It is a CVT and I will say stock, it is slow. I tuned it with Ktuner and added the RV6 downpipe. That made a HUGE difference. I would have looked into doing more, but the CVTs longevity was a concern. I love Boost Blue, too bad it can't be had on the SI or any turbo manual for that matter. I still look at every day and deep down inside there is a little part of me that wants to keep it....

 

I have the Si and saw a boost blue hatch in person for the first time the other day. Honestly felt a little Jealous 😆

 

I hear you but once u drive an si others fail by comparison

 

Can't go wrong with a manual attached to either engine, but my tune only 1.5 manual is a blast to drive.

 

From what I've read here the fuel economy difference is pretty big. My Si's 1.5L motor blows me away in terms of how efficient it is on the highway (no boost driving), even with the much shorter gearing.

I also think the 2.0L motor needs more power, I had a CR-V with the 1.8L motor before, and I just traded in a Subaru Impreza with a 2.0L NA motor for my Si. Those vehicle engines did not have enough power for me right around 147-152 hp range, so I don't think the Honda 2L motor would be enough for me. I've had two 1.5L motors in Civics now, and they really impress me with their efficiency and power balance.

 

From what I've read here the fuel economy difference is pretty big. My Si's 1.5L motor blows me away in terms of how efficient it is on the highway (no boost driving), even with the much shorter gearing. I also think the 2.0L motor needs more power, I had a CR-V with the 1.8L motor before, and I just traded in a Subaru Impreza 2.0L on my Si , and those vehicles did not have enough power for me. I've had two 1.5L motors in Civics and they really impress me with their efficiency and just enough power.

Fuel economy is horrible on the 2.0. My wife has a 22 Pilot and I get only about a mile or two per gallon better than her. And she has a heavy foot. My average combined is about 20-21. I do drive locally a lot, but it is still pretty bad. My previous Elantra was way more efficient doing the same driving. And I drove that old Elantra like I stole it. I treat the new car much better.

 

I have a 6 speed manual Sport hatchback. While I often think about what it would be like to have the 1.5T, I do enjoy the sport. Rolling through the gears is fun and I can’t imagine driving a 180 hp cvt would being as enjoyable. Looking back, if a sport touring with a manual were a available, I probably would’ve chose that. As a daily, the 2.0L is great but the 1.5 L has more mod potential. At the end of the day, I like my 2.0L and I appreciate the practicality of the “hatchback.”

 

Is this some US only thing??

Last week I ordered sport touring hatchback manual in boost blue. (Canada)

 

It is, Honda really shafted us here in the states.

 

Only women like CVT. No comparison between CVT and 6 MT when it comes to driving enjoyment. I test drove a CVT at the dealer and I was ready to walk away and drive a Mazda 3. Then the salesman told me he had a 6 MT and suggested I drive it. So I did. And then I bought it. Far superior to CVT.

 

Cool story.

 

I drove 125,000 miles in a 2017 Civic Si 1.5t 6mt. I now have 48,000 miles on my 2022 Civic Sport 2.0l cvt. Yes the 11th gen is slow but it runs great and I have zero trans issues. I have averaged 33.4 miles per gallon over 48,000 miles, and the 10th gen 1.5 was right at 37mpg over 125,000. This was 90% highway miles on a work commute. I do miss the power of the turbo but I am still happy with my new car. At times I do wish I could jam through the gears and pull the hell out of this car. I remember the fact that my Si needed a second gear synchro after 100,000 miles. I don't know if my CVT will give up before then but I pray. I do love this car and it is nice to just relax sometimes. But I will not lie and say it compares in any way to the Si.