Honda set up an autocross in a parking lot, and the Honda Civic Si Sedan proved to be a good time when threading through the cones, displaying a decidedly tossable and almost driftable nature. The course highlighted the car’s second-gear performance, so any powerband deficiencies were masked but we assume that the Sedan experiences the same issues we’ve had with the Coupe out in the real world. On the autocross, there was more roll and tire squeal than we expected, and the brake handle resumed its role as the world’s worst acupuncturist, but the brakes held up superbly.

Photos by Honda and Christian J. Wardlaw