It can be! Compared to the standard Civic, the sport-tuned Honda Civic Si has a more powerful turbocharged engine and a sportier body style that makes it lots of fun to drive. It also gets decent gas mileage, top safety ratings, and starts at the reasonably affordable cost of $28,595.

It’s worth noting, however, that the Honda Civic Si is only offered with a six-speed manual transmission, so it might be best suited for drivers who have experience with a stick-shift vehicle.

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