To anyone who enjoys cars, the Si—the sporting Honda Civic—strikes the right balance between old-fashioned, involved, three-pedal driving and creeping digitalis, the blight of beeps, chimes, LEDs and prompts meant to protect us.
The Si’s safety systems in no way intrude on its dynamic integrity and fun. Electronics mess up only the throttle response, which would be quicker if there were an actual wire connecting the pedal to the gas—which in turn would make heel-and-toe downshifting… Read more