Honda pauses Civic Si and manual Integra A-Spec after the 2026 model year.
Alliston production continues with other Civic variants replacing output.
Civic Si possibly returns with next-generation model; manual Integra targets 2028 at the earliest.
Honda has confirmed it will suspend production of the Honda Civic Si and the manual-transmission Acura Integra A-Spec after the 2026 model year. Temporarily, that’s a maybe; temporarily removing two of the few remaining affordable manual-performance cars assembled for the North American market is a mistake, if you ask us.
The company said production of its 1.5L turbocharged engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission will pause at the end of the 2026 model year. This powertrain combo is offered exclusively in the Civic Si and as an option in the Acura Integra A-Spec.
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Honda described the decision as a response to “evolving business conditions” and emphasized that both models are planned to return but did not guarantee it. While the automaker has not released a detailed timeline publicly, it confirmed the Civic Si is expected to reappear with the launch of the next 12th-generation Civic. The earliest anticipated return for the manual Integra A-Spec is the 2028 model year.
The reports cite an internal memo circulated at Honda’s assembly plant in Alliston, Ontario, which indicated the production pause is linked to uncertainty surrounding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency certification requirements for the 2027 model year. Honda has not officially confirmed that regulatory issue as the reason for the interruption.
2026 Honda Civic Si | Photo: Matt St-PierreThe pause affects only the shared 1.5L turbo/manual powertrain and is not expected to reduce production volumes at the Alliston facility. According to reports, output will be maintained by increasing production of other Civic variants assembled at the Ontario plant.
Honda also expects dealer inventory of both manual models to remain available into early 2027, giving buyers additional time before supplies are exhausted.
The decision does not affect the higher-performance Honda Civic Type R or Acura Integra Type S. The Civic Type R continues to be built in Japan, while the Integra Type S is assembled in Marysville, Ohio. Both remain available exclusively with six-speed manual transmissions.
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The temporary withdrawal comes at a time when a manual-transmission revival is brewing alongside a sustained decline across the North American market. Some automakers have quit the manual, like Volkswagen, while others, like Nissan/Infiniti are renewing their vows with their enthusiast base. We’re convinced that before too long, automakers not in touch with their fanbase will lose favour among buyers – ask Nissan…
Everything that was old is new again. Here’s our take: nearly all automakers killed sedans, wagons, manual transmissions, and many of these old ideas are returning. Honda has one of the best manual transmissions globally, and removing it will impact how the brand is viewed by many buyers and car people, who may very well tell their friends and family to avoid these brands out of spite.
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The Civic Si has long served as Honda’s entry-level performance sedan and is nothing short of a legendary member of the exclusive and shrinking sport compact car segment. The Integra A-Spec with the six-speed manual, its twin, shares the Si’s status for its name and mechanicals.
It’s unclear if Honda has actually committed to bringing both models back, but they absolutely should. Otherwise, big mistake.
Source: MotorTrend
