Overview
- A leaked notice from Honda Canada Manufacturing in Alliston, Ontario says production of the Civic Si and Acura Integra A‑Spec Tech with six‑speed manuals will be paused after the 2026 model year, and Honda has not officially confirmed the report.
- Both affected trims use Honda’s turbocharged 200‑horsepower 1.5‑liter engine paired with a six‑speed manual, which the notice identifies as the common configuration being removed from the line.
- The notice says HCM production volume will be maintained by substituting other trims into the assembly line and that Honda will reassess the manual trims once EPA rules for 2027 become clear.
- Removing these two manual options would cut two of the more affordable enthusiast stick‑shift cars in the U.S., with current starting prices reported at about $32,690 for the Civic Si and $40,495 for the Integra A‑Spec Tech.
- The move echoes recent industry shifts tied to tighter emissions and certification rules, including Volkswagen’s earlier manual removals and the Civic Type R’s European withdrawal, and the situation remains developing given the leak and lack of company confirmation.