11th gen Si vs 10th gen Si...My ownership experience.

[jtrader]

Great comparison! Thanks for the write up. I'm still on the fence about the 11th gen, but one thing my 10th gen has going for it is the Type R shifter I installed last year. Best $50 mod ever. I'm in no rush to upgrade.

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[BallisticSquid]

Interesting comparison, thanks for posting. I'm surprised about the seats since no other reviews I've seen complaints about the seats. I'll see when my '23 comes in. My wife may not be a fan of the stiffer seats and stiffer ride since she complains a bit already about the ride in my '20 Si.

My '20 Si sedan in ralleye red. I know the design of the 10th gen was polarizing but I really love the look of it. My son will be learning to drive so he'll be inheriting this car and I'll be upgrading to the '23 in black.

At least my 10th gen Si will still be in the family If we didn't have to get a car for my son I'd continue to drive it. Given the prices in the used market right now, this scenario made the most sense to get him in a lower mileage Civic. He's eager to learn to drive a manual as well.

 

[BallisticSquid]

So it's interesting how we have different experiences with these cars.

My 2023 Si has a FAR more forgiving suspension than my 2020. My 2020 has a very stiff feeling suspension in both normal and sport mode.

The seats in my 2023 are a little wider and are softer. In comparison, my 2020 seats feel more "performance oriented".

The pull of the car though the RPM range to 5k and beyond is pretty amazing. The difference there is very pronounced to my compared to my 2020.

The shifting is definitely more refined feeling in my 2023. The 2020 rewards you for shifting well where the 2023 is far more forgiving.

Overall, I feel like the 2023 Si is the more grown up version of the 2020. They both have their unique appeal IMHO.

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