"The name MUGEN symbolizes Honda performance throughout Asia and around the globe. MUGEN, under license by M-TEC Co., Ltd., of Japan, has been closely associated with Honda for decades in the design and manufacture of racing and premium performance components. The Civic MUGEN Si Sedan draws inspiration from a "Formula Sport" concept, adding an aggressive dimension of performance to the Civic Si Sedan with a track-tuned suspension, aerodynamic body styling and a performance exhaust system. The track tuned suspension, tested at the Twin Ring Motegi racing circuit in Japan, lowers the vehicle by 0.6 inches (15mm)

with highly aggressive spring and damper tuning for enhanced handling performance.

       The full-vehicle aero-package adds a front spoiler and sports grille, side spoilers, a rear diffuser and a rear wing. The lightweight MUGEN forged alloy wheels measure 18x7.5 inches and are shod with high grip 215/40R18 summer tires. The sports exhaust system reduces back pressure from the catalytic converter back resulting in an enhanced power curve. Additional accoutrements include front and rear MUGEN emblems along with a serial number placard on the instrument panel. A spherical 50 mm MUGEN aluminum shift knob replaces the standard aluminum and perforated leather shift knob.

       Planned for production in a limited quantity of 500 units a year, the Civic MUGEN Si will be available at U.S. Honda dealers starting in spring 2007 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of less than $30,000 and includes a full factory warranty."

       With all this attention to detail and fine tuning the end result is millions in promotion and production, but at the end of the day the fact remains that the Civic is hanging 4 doors off its chasis.  So why?  Why not take an equally capable 2 door model and apply the same body modifications and performance enhancements, and end up with something that is actually cool. 

       This is not to say that Evos and Sti's are in bad taste, mearly they were designed to be sporty in a 4 door configuration while the civic was a family sedan that is trying with an afterthought to look sporty, and the task is pulled off quite unsucessfully.  This 4 door sedan should have a rear child seat as an option, not a sport package.