In the 2013 Honda Civic lineup, a CVT is not used in the gasoline models; only the Civic Hybrid uses an electronic CVT (e-CVT) as part of its hybrid system. The Si trim uses a manual transmission, and other gasoline trims offer traditional manual or automatic options.
Transmission configurations by model
The 2013 Civic lineup is divided into three transmission philosophies: gasoline-powered trims, the performance-oriented Si, and the Civic Hybrid.
Gasoline-powered Civics (DX/LX/EX/EX-L)
Gasoline-only Civics offered a choice between a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic transmission.
- 5-speed manual transmission (standard on many gasoline trims).
- 5-speed automatic transmission (available on most gasoline trims).
In practice, there was no factory-installed CVT option for the gasoline Civics in 2013; buyers who wanted CVT would not find it on these trims.
Civic Si
The high-performance Si trim was equipped exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission.
- 6-speed manual transmission.
The Si’s focus on sporty driving means no automatic option and no CVT.
Civic Hybrid
The Civic Hybrid paired a gasoline engine with Honda’s IMA hybrid system, using an e-CVT (electronic CVT) to manage power delivery between the engine and electric motor.
- e-CVT (electronic continuously variable transmission) as part of the hybrid system.
That e-CVT is the only CVT-style setup in the 2013 Civic lineup.
Summary
For the 2013 Honda Civic, you won't find a CVT on the gasoline models. The only CVT-style setup is in the Civic Hybrid's e-CVT. If CVT is a must-have, your best option in 2013 was the Hybrid; otherwise, you would be choosing between a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic on the gasoline Civics, and a 6-speed manual on the Si.