Honda refreshed the eighth generation of the Civic in 2008, and the Coupe Si version received an update as well, but without an improvement under the hood.
The Civic Coupe Si already reached a cult car among the teenagers, and its sporty qualities convinced them to learn how to drive a manual since Honda didn’t make it with an automatic version. Also, it was an efficient vehicle, suitable as a daily driver, good enough to carry four people inside.

Like its non-Si brother, the sportiest compact coupe from Honda featured new, clear-lens headlights and a revised front bumper design. Its upper black-mesh grille sported the red Si badge and black trim around. The carmaker cut a wide grille with three horizontal black slats on the apron, flanked by a pair of scoops for the fog lights. They also served as cooling ducts for the front disc brakes. A set of 17” light-alloy wheels enhanced the car’s sporty look, while at the back, a small wing adorned the trunk lid.

Inside, the Si version featured sport bucket seats with integrated headrests. Like any of its predecessors, it sported a red middle section with black wings and bolsters. The low-mounted dashboard included two clusters: one for the speedometer installed on the upper side and the second one in front of the steering wheel for the tachometer and other information regarding the engine. Honda also included a set of metallic pedals in the Si package.

Under the hood, the Japanese carmaker kept the same K20 engine as before, which provided 197 hp, sent to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. The Si featured independent suspension in all corners with stiffer springs and dampers than the regular Civic Coupe.