Honda will pause production of the Civic Si and manual-equipped Acura Integra A-Spec after the 2026 model year. According to a statement from Honda, this pause is due to evolving business conditions and the need to comply with EPA regulations for the 2027 model year and beyond.
The pause in production will not affect the overall output of the plant, as production of other Civic trims will take its place. The high-performance Civic Type R and Integra Type S, which are also equipped with manual transmissions, will not be affected by this pause, as they are built in different locations.
View Price on AmazonAlthough the pause is temporary, it is unclear when the Civic Si and manual-transmission Integra A-Spec will return to production. Honda has confirmed that both models will return to the lineup, but no specific timeline has been announced. In the meantime, car enthusiasts can still purchase these models from dealer inventory, which is expected to last into early 2027.
Manual transmission cars are becoming increasingly rare in the United States, and this pause in production may be a setback for fans of stick-shift vehicles. However, with the promise of their return, there is still hope for those who prefer the driving experience of a manual transmission.
Source: caranddriver.com
