- Dealer inventory expected to remain available into early 2027
- This is the fourth time Honda has paused Civic Si production since its introduction in 1986
Honda today announced production of the current Honda Civic Si will pause at the conclusion of the 2026 model year due to evolving business conditions. An all-new version of the Civic Si will return to the Honda lineup in the coming years.
Based on current forecasts, American Honda expects dealer inventory of the award-winning performance sedan to remain available into early 2027. This is the fourth time Honda has paused Civic Si production over the years, including 1988, 1996-1998 and most recently in 2021.
First introduced for the 1986 model year, the Honda Civic Si has long served as a performance icon in the Honda lineup and the sport compact segment, offering driving enthusiasts affordable high-performance.
"The Honda Civic Si has set the standard for affordable performance for four decades, and the all-new next-generation Civic Si will carry that tradition forward for enthusiast drivers when it returns to the Honda lineup," said Lance Woelfer, vice president of Auto Sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Civic is the longest-running Honda automotive nameplate and America's best-selling compact car since 19731 with more than 13 million Civics sold. The award-winning 11th-generation Civic is a gateway to the Honda brand and America's most popular vehicle with Gen Z, first-time buyers and multicultural customers2.
About Honda
Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The award-winning Honda lineup includes the Civic, Prelude and Accord, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport, Prologue and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. The Honda electrified vehicle lineup, representing nearly a third of total sales in 2025, includes the all-electric Prologue SUV, hybrid-electric Accord, CR-V, Civic and Prelude.
Honda has been producing automobiles in America for over 40 years and currently operates eight major auto manufacturing facilities in America. In 2025, around 99% of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, with about 60% made in America, using domestic and globally made parts.
More information about Honda is available in the Digital FactBook.
Important Notice
Although the information included in this press release is accurate as of the date of publication, this information is subject to change at any time without notice. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. assumes no responsibility for updating this information.
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- Based on total sales data from WardsAuto and Sales Flash 1973-2026CYTD June.
- Based on Strategic Vision's New Vehicle Experience Study 2021-2025.
