📰 Auto News Honda confirms next-gen SI and Type R will remain manual only

[Mook]

Confirmed: Next-Gen Honda Civic Si And Type-R Will Be Manual Only

In true Honda tradition, the Civic Si and Type-R offerings will remain manual transmission only for those who love to row their own gears.

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[Bru]

 

[Bru]

They’ve got a great DCT and 10-speed in-house. Bummer not to at least have an auto option. Seems limiting in today’s market. Though likely one way to keep development costs and overall costs cheap.

 

[Gone_2022]

I respect the nostalgia etc but manuals are a thing of the past. Other than wanting the feeling of rowing gears, they have become slower by far with the new tech that’s come out

 

[ChrisRac]

I respect the nostalgia etc but manuals are a thing of the past. Other than wanting the feeling of rowing gears, they have become slower by far with the new tech that’s come out

Not to mention more of a pain in the ass when driving in heavy congested cities.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Not to mention more of a pain in the ass when driving in heavy congested cities.

Nah