In short: not for the gas-powered Civics. The 2014 Civic does not use a traditional CVT in its gas lineup; only the Civic Hybrid uses a CVT-style setup (Honda's e-CVT) as part of its hybrid system.
The 2014 Civic lineup includes gas-powered models (LX, EX, EX-L), the performance-oriented Si, and the Civic Hybrid. Among these, the Si is manual-only, and the gas trims use conventional automatic transmissions rather than a CVT. The Hybrid, by contrast, pairs its engine with an electronic CVT designed for hybrid efficiency.
Transmission options by model
Here's how transmissions break down across the 2014 Civic lineup. Note that market differences can exist, but the information reflects the U.S. lineup.
- Civic Si (gas): 6-speed manual transmission (no CVT).
- Gas-powered Civics (LX/EX/EX-L): conventional 5-speed automatic transmission; no CVT.
- Civic Hybrid: e-CVT (electronic continuously variable transmission) used in the hybrid system.
In short, if you’re evaluating CVT applicability in the 2014 Civic, the answer is that only the Civic Hybrid uses a CVT-type setup; the gas-powered versions rely on conventional automatics or a manual gearbox.
Understanding the Civic Hybrid’s transmission
What is an e-CVT?
An electronic CVT, or e-CVT, is a hybrid-oriented transmission that uses electric motors and a planetary gear set to continuously vary gear ratios. It is not a traditional belt-driven CVT in the way some non-hybrid CVTs operate. In the Civic Hybrid, the e-CVT is integrated with the hybrid propulsion system to optimize efficiency across driving conditions.
How it affects driving
Drivers typically notice smooth, uninterrupted acceleration and strong efficiency from the hybrid powertrain. The feel differs from a traditional automatic or a manual, especially when the car switches between electric and gasoline power, but the aim is to maximize fuel economy without shifting hesitations.
Bottom line
The 2014 Honda Civic’s transmission landscape is nuanced: the CVT is limited to the Civic Hybrid’s e-CVT, while the gas-powered Civics (Si and LX/EX/EX-L) employ conventional automatics or a manual gearbox, with no CVT in those trims.
Summary: For the 2014 Civic, CVT capability exists only in the Hybrid model via Honda’s e-CVT; gas models use traditional automatics or a manual, and the Si is manual-only.