2005 Honda Civic SI Concept

The 2005 Honda Civic Si Concept was a preview of a compact two-seater coupe being developed as part of the new generation Honda Civic lineup, set for market release in 2006. This coupe was designed to be the spiritual successor to the Honda CRX, a popular compact model produced until 1999. The Civic Si Concept aimed to combine the sporty, agile characteristics of the CRX with the updated design and technology of the new Civic.

Earlier in the year, Honda had presented a prototype of the new Civic at the Geneva Motor Show, showcasing a more refined version of the model. However, it was the Detroit Motor Show where Honda debuted the coupe version of the Civic. This concept car was expected to closely resemble the future Honda CRX, blending the Civic’s underpinnings with a more compact, sporty coupe body style.

In terms of technical specifications, the Civic Si Coupe and the upcoming Honda CRX were set to share a similar set of engines, with the possibility of a “charged” version featuring a forced naturally aspirated engine for enhanced performance. The exterior design of the Civic Si Concept was crafted to evoke the spirit of the classic CRX while updating it with modern styling cues that would appeal to a new generation of drivers.

The compact Honda coupe was expected to make its debut in 2007, continuing Honda’s tradition of producing sporty, fun-to-drive vehicles in a compact, affordable package. The 2005 Civic Si Concept thus provided a tantalizing glimpse into what would become a new chapter in the Civic’s legacy, offering a new performance-oriented option in the compact coupe segment.