Can you get a Civic Si in automatic?
The short answer: No. Honda’s Civic Si remains manual-only, delivered with a 6-speed gearbox in the latest generations through the 2025 model year.
Beyond the Si, the Civic lineup does offer automatic transmissions in other trims, typically via a CVT. However, the Si itself has not been offered with an automatic option in North America to date.
What the Civic Si is and how it differs
The Civic Si is the performance-focused variant of Honda’s compact lineup, designed to emphasize driver engagement and sporty handling. In the current generation, it pairs a turbocharged engine with a traditional 6-speed manual transmission, rev-matching, and a tuned chassis to deliver a hands-on driving experience that stands apart from the other Civic trims.
Transmission options in the Civic lineup
Here is how the main Civic trims are configured in terms of transmission today, with the Si being the notable exception.
- Civic Si: 6-speed manual transmission only (no factory automatic option).
- Other Civic trims (LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, Touring): typically paired with an automatic CVT; no official manual option on these trims in recent model years.
In practice, this means buyers seeking an automatic Civic can choose from the non-Si trims that come with the CVT, but the high-performance Si remains tied to manual shifting for now.
Si's manual-only stance
The decision to keep the Si manual-only reflects Honda’s intent to preserve the model’s engaged driving character. While automatic transmissions are available elsewhere in the Civic lineup, the Si has not included an automatic option in the current generation.
Alternatives for buyers who want automatic
For customers who require an automatic transmission and still want a Honda Civic, these practical options exist:
- Opt for a non-Si Civic trim (such as LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, or Touring) that is offered with a CVT automatic for ease of use and efficiency.
- Consider other Honda models with automatic transmission that may better fit your performance and convenience needs, if the Si’s manual-only setup is a barrier.
There has been no official announcement from Honda about adding an automatic option to the Civic Si for current or future model years.
Summary
Bottom line: The Civic Si is currently sold with a manual transmission only, with no factory automatic option available. If automatic shifting is essential, your best route is to choose a non-Si Civic trim with CVT or explore other Honda models that offer automatic transmissions while still delivering sportier characteristics.
