If anyone from Honda reads this board...

[WOPSiWOT]

My guess is DCT is too expensive for a civic. I'm pretty sure only much more expensive (and powerful) cars usually have DCT. The new 2020 vette comes standard with it (I think). It's mostly for 400 or more horses. That much grunt would destroy a CVT in short order. CVT is inherently an economy trans. Not suitable (or desirable) for high-horsepower applications.

GTI gets one. The Ford Focus had a truly terrible one. The ILX has one (they are cheaper than many Civic trims these days). It isn’t necessarily a cost issue.

That said, the now ubiquitous ZF 8-speed is as good or better than any DCT this side of a Porsche PDK. The Honda designed 10-speed that is all through the lineup is pretty good too. The GM/Ford co-designed 10-speed too. You don’t need a DCT necessarily with how far traditional autos have developed. I still prefer keeping performance trims as manual only.

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[bobindy]

Please give us a DCT automatic Si. Your primary competitors have this as an option.

If you don't, I'll be checking them out when it's time to turn my EX-L in.

Oh please, learn how to drive a stick. It's more engaging and fun to drive. If you want everything to be easy and boring, play a video game.

 

[FC3L15B7]

Please give us a DCT automatic Si. Your primary competitors have this as an option.

If you don't, I'll be checking them out when it's time to turn my EX-L in.

I'm completely against that idea. The Veloster N also doesn't have an automatic. If you can't shift, TFB. Lazy, TFB. lol.

 

[silverrascal]

I'm completely against that idea. The Veloster N also doesn't have an automatic. If you can't shift, TFB. Lazy, TFB. lol.

actually it’s been reported and there’s even an ad by Hyundai that the VN will be coming out with an DCT version.

 

[FC3L15B7]

actually it’s been reported and there’s even an ad by Hyundai that the VN will be coming out with an DCT version.

What's the V for? Virgin driver?

 

[shabadoo25]

Oh please, learn how to drive a stick. It's more engaging and fun to drive. If you want everything to be easy and boring, play a video game.

I've owned more manual vehicles in my life than you ever will. Been there, done that.

Move along, please.

 

[FC3L15B7]

I've owned more manual vehicles in my life than you ever will. Been there, done that.

Move along, please.

Yah, well, my dad has a bigger stick than your dad!

 

[Fc1_l15b7]

Ok if Honda is actually "reads" these boards. Bring back the s2000 with the type r engine please

Even if they bring it back its gonna be for the Japanese market only

 

[ATX_Si]

Save the manuals!!!

that is all.

 

[shabadoo25]

Save the manuals!!!

that is all.

For the record, I'm only advocating that Honda ADD an automatic SI, not eliminate the manual version.

 

[Design]

Unlikely the Si would get a DCT anytime soon, primarily due to cost. The current ILX is being positioned as a holdover until the next gen comes to market in less than a year. I would not expect a DCT option to cost less than $28-30K on the newer package.

 

[Deezy]

For the record, I'm only advocating that Honda ADD a manual SI, not eliminate the manual version.

 

[shabadoo25]

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