2016 Honda Civic Si to output 230hp from 2.0L VTEC Turbo - Rendering

21/12/2015 - 14:55 Honda Civic, Honda, Renderings Aravind Jayachandran

Expected to launch in late-2016.

According to an anonymous source of CivicX, the performance-oriented 2016 Honda Civic Si is expected to launch between late-2016 or early-2017 in the U.S.

2017 Honda Civic Si to output 230 hp — Compared to the regular model, the 2016 Civic Si will feature a sportier body kit with lower ride height, bigger intakes, large alloy rims.

To sit between the regular 2016 Honda Civic and Honda Civic Type-R, the 2016 Honda Civic Si is likely to pack a bigger 2.0L VTEC Turbo engine from the Euro-spec Honda Civic Type-R, which could be detuned to produce 230 hp. Power will be sent to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox.

A rendering of the Civic Si from CivicX gives an idea as to what we can expect, with respect to exterior design. Compared to the regular model, it will feature a sportier body kit with lower ride height, bigger intakes, large alloy rims, revised grille, and a small rear wing.

2016 Honda Civic Coupe interior revealed — The interior could get sportier touches like aluminum pedals, body-hugging seats, contrast stitching and updated instrument cluster.

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Following the launch of the 2016 Civic Si, Honda will introduce the hotter Civic Type-R hatchback in the U.S in mid-2017, which is likely to carry over the 2.0-liter turbocharged four cylinder unit from the Euro-spec Type-R, which produces 306 hp and 400 Nm of torque.

[Source: CivicX]