The 2008 Honda Civic Si combines razor-sharp handling with its potent high-revving 4-cylinder engine and dynamic sports suspension. Engineered for the enthusiast driver, the Civic Si merges the everyday refinement of the Civic into a highly-entertaining performance package. For 2008, the exclusive and limited production Civic MUGEN Si Sedan debuts with a high-performance suspension, lightweight forged aluminum wheels, aerodynamic body kit with adjustable rear wing spoiler, and a sport-tuned exhaust system.

A 2.0-liter, 16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC engine produces 197-horsepower at 7,800 rpm and 139 lb-ft. of torque at 6100 rpm. A standard close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission allows for quick, smooth gear changes with torque distributed via a limited-slip differential for enhanced traction in high-performance driving situations.

Exterior appointments include a low-profile rear wing spoiler and front and rear Si emblems. The interior design provides a performance-driving environment with firmly-bolstered synthetic suede seats with red stitching, red backlit gauges, and a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob. The interior's two-tier instrument panel conveys a futuristic design with quick-reference meter positioning and includes a rev-limit indicator light.

The 2008 Honda Civic Si boasts of a wide array of standard safety technologies starting with the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, side curtain airbags, driver and front passenger side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), and dual-stage, dual-threshold driver and front passenger airbags (SRS). Active front seat head restraints are designed to help reduce the severity of neck injury in the event of a rear collision. Standard active safety features include an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist and electronic brake force distribution, front seatbelts with automatic pretensioners and load limiters, and a pedestrian injury mitigation design incorporated into the front exterior of the vehicle.