Everyone is wrong about the 2026 Honda Civic Si.

The internet says the 2026 Honda Civic Si is "dead on arrival" because it only has 200 horsepower. They say the 0 to 60 time is too slow. They say the Elantra N kills it. On paper, they are right. The spec sheet hasn't changed. But specs don't measure connection, damping, or shifter feel. In this deep dive, we get into why the keyboard warriors are missing the point. We take the new Si to the back roads to diagnose the chassis balance, critique the rev hang, and demonstrate why a 200 hp car with a perfect LSD and 6 speed manual might be the best driver's car under $35,000. This isn't a drag race. This is a lesson in momentum. The Specs Engine: 1.5L Turbocharged Inline-4 Output: 200 hp @ 6,000 RPM / 192 lb-ft @ 1,800 RPM Transmission: 6-Speed Manual (Rev-Matching) Drivetrain: FWD with Helical Limited-Slip Differential 0-60 MPH: ~6.6 Seconds MSRP: Starting at ~$30,995 USD The Ultimate Guide To Heel And Toe:    • Heel And Toe: Learn The Most Important Man...   Civic Si 2024 Review | Worth Buying in Today's Market?    • Civic Si 2024 Review | Worth Buying in Tod...   ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influence... (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... /// SOCIAL Instagram:   / brianmakse   Twitter:   / brianmakse   Facebook:   / makseattack   Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf... Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2025 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #HondaCivicSi #SaveTheManuals #CivicSi #BrianMakse #CarReview