Yes the new Si is a cleanly styled, classy and well balanced package.
But the rough and ready WRX is looking better to me all the time.
Rear is like a 9th Gen Civic Si set up for Demolition Derby duty with massive badonk-a-donk
Big hood scoop.
Industrial fender flares
A lot of HP...
On paper it compares with the Si, but...
The Drive: 2021 Kia Forte5 GT Review: Not the Sleeper Hot-Hatch I Hoped For.
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VW has updated the 2022 Jetta with a 1.5 turbo base engine and added a Sport trim.
The Sport trim is available with a manual transmission or 8 speed automatic (not a CVT) and includes 17" alloys, sportier suspension and electronically locking front differential.
With the torquier turbo I...
I have a 2018 Civic LX coupe with a manual. And a 2020 Civic Sport sedan with a manual.
Plan to sell the 2020 to get a 2022 Civic Sport Hatchback with a manual.
All 3 have the same K20C2 - 2 liter engine, same HP and torque.
158hp/138lb-ft
Even the same gear ratios.
Weight:
2018 LX coupe...
A lot of reviewers have mentioned the new Si's firm ride and no adaptive dampers. And they were driving on smooth California roads.
I'm going to wait for the Integra.