Honda Confirms No Manual Civic Si or Integra A-Spec Until At Least 2028
Honda has officially confirmed that production of the manual-transmission Civic Si and the six-speed Acura Integra A-Spec is paused through at least 2028. The announcement, confirmed on July 23, 2026, means buyers shopping for either car today are effectively out of options for new inventory — at minimum for the next two model years.
For enthusiasts who track the shrinking list of affordable, driver-focused performance cars, this one stings. The Civic Si and Integra A-Spec are not niche track toys or six-figure halo cars. They are the most accessible manual-transmission performance vehicles Honda sells in North America, and their simultaneous pause removes a meaningful chunk of what was already a short list of attainable stick-shift options at the entry level.
What Honda Confirmed and When the Pause Begins
Honda confirmed the production pause after the 2026 model year for both the Civic Si and the Integra A-Spec in its six-speed manual configuration. The company says it plans to bring both cars back at some point, but has not committed to a specific return date beyond “at least 2028.” That framing — “at least” — is doing a lot of work, and Honda has not elaborated publicly on what conditions would trigger a restart.
The reason cited by Honda points to supply-chain and production planning considerations, though the company has not issued a detailed public explanation tying the pause to a single cause. The timing aligns with a broader pattern: Honda paused Ridgeline production earlier in 2026 due to its aging V-6 engine struggling to meet tightening emissions standards, suggesting the company is navigating a period of significant powertrain transition across multiple nameplates simultaneously.
If you were planning to buy a new manual Civic Si or six-speed Integra A-Spec, the window is effectively closed. Production has ended for the 2026 model year, and no 2027 manual versions of either car are scheduled. Whatever remains at dealerships is what exists — and given how quickly enthusiast-spec Hondas tend to move, that pool is likely thin and shrinking.
The Civic Si was already one of the last affordable manual sedans on the market, carrying a starting price well under $35,000 with a 200-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder and a six-speed manual as the only transmission option. The Integra A-Spec offered a similar value proposition with slightly more premium packaging through the Acura badge. Both cars routinely sold at or near MSRP precisely because demand from manual advocates kept inventory lean. Buyers willing to pay a modest dealer premium on remaining stock may still find examples, but the clock is running.
A Temporary Pause or a Strategic Retreat?
Honda has been careful to frame this as a pause, not a cancellation. The company says it intends to return both models to production, and there is credible reason to believe a next-generation Civic Si is in development — Motor1 reported that Honda has confirmed an all-new next-generation model is coming, though no timeline has been attached to that announcement.
Still, the gap matters. Two model years without a manual Civic Si or Integra A-Spec is not a minor interruption. It is a real absence in a segment where alternatives are limited. The Toyota GR Corolla and Subaru WRX remain available with manual gearboxes, but both carry higher price points. The Mazda MX-5 Miata keeps the faith, but it is a two-seat roadster, not a practical daily driver. Honda’s pause, however temporary in intent, narrows genuine buyer choice at exactly the moment when the manual’s long-term future in mainstream lineups is already uncertain.
Whether 2028 brings a full revival or a quietly reduced role for the stick shift in both nameplates remains to be seen. Honda’s language — “plans to get both back in production at some point” — is encouraging but noncommittal. Enthusiasts who have been waiting for the right moment to buy a new manual Civic or Integra may want to reconsider whether that moment has already passed.
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