2006 Honda Civic Si

Interior

High-tech and futuristic just begin to describe the Civic’s new interior at the core of its design. Honda stylists and engineers prioritized sophistication to create a high-quality, advanced and sporty space with the latest technology, loads of storage and innovative ergonomics. More standard features and new available features like a voice activated navigation system highlight the dedication to taking the interior to an entirely new level.

A two-tier instrument panel positions priority gauges like the speedometer up high in the driver’s field of vision. The increased body width allows the seats to be wider and more supportive, and a spacious multi-functional center console accommodates up to 20 compact discs and performs armrest duties for both front occupants. Active front seat head restraints are used to help minimize the potential for whiplash injuries in a rear collision.

Key interior dimensions on the sedan remain similar to the generous proportions of the 2005 model, with improvements in hip room, shoulder room, knee room in all seating positions. As the Civic Coupe has become more sport-oriented with unique exterior dimensions, the interior volume and rear seat room have become smaller to create a more personalized and sport-oriented space.

The latest generation of the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System is available on Si, Hybrid and EX models and features a 6.5-inch mechanical display that opens and closes for access to the internal single-disc CD player and a new digital audio card reader that can play MP3 and WMA files from CompactFlash(R) cards. The navigation system features more than 6 million points of interest and can control the audio system. The voice recognition is capable of recognizing and inputting numbers, street names and cities.

All audio systems are more powerful with as much as 350 watts and seven speakers including an 8-inch subwoofer on the EX Coupe and Si models. Auxiliary audio input jacks are standard equipment on LX and above trim levels (coupe) and EX and Hybrid models (sedan), allowing for portable music device playback through the car’s speakers. XM(R) Satellite Radio is standard on navigation-equipped coupe models, while EX sedan and Hybrid models are XM-Ready. The LX models have a six-speaker 160-watt audio system with a single-disc CD player (four speakers for the LX sedan). All Civic audio systems have MP3/WMA CD playback capability. Coupe audio systems feature Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC) that automatically adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed. Coupe audio systems also feature CD/MP3 text readout with a customizable welcome screen. The DX models are pre-wired for an audio system and have four speakers pre-installed.

Honda researchers conducted a study that tracked the eye movements of drivers and prioritized the Civic’s gauges and their placement for quick recognition time. Based on this research, a two-tier instrument panel was created that takes advantage of the generous dashboard space from the steeply raked windshield. A digital speedometer, fuel gauge and temperature gauge are housed in the upper level to be more in-line with the driver’s line-of-sight resulting in shorter eye movements between the most commonly referenced gauges and the road. The lower level of the instrument panel houses a tachometer, multi-information digital display, odometer with trip meter and a variety of warning indicators. The Civic Si provides an rpm rev-limit indicator on the upper level. The Civic Hybrid can display instantaneous fuel economy in the upper level and the lower level displays battery charge level along with instantaneous IMA charge and assist displays.

The digital odometer readout also functions as a multi-information display that shows Maintenance Minder service related items based on vehicle usage. The Maintenance Minder system automatically indicates when to have standard service performed based on actual driving conditions (tracked by the ECU) and minimizes the guesswork related to whether the vehicle is being used in standard or severe use conditions for maintenance interval purposes. The display indicates when to change the oil, air cleaner, transmission fluid, spark plugs or coolant, as well as when to rotate the tires.