In 2008, the Honda Civic LX was offered with two transmission options to pair with the 1.8-liter engine: a five-speed manual and a five-speed automatic. TheSi and higher-performance variants used different gearboxes, but LX was available with these two standard choices.
Transmission options for the 2008 Civic LX
The following outlines the two transmissions that could be found on the 2008 Civic LX. Availability depended on the specific vehicle configuration and market.
- 5-speed manual transmission (M/T)
- 5-speed automatic transmission (A/T)
In practice, buyers could choose between the manual for greater driving involvement or the automatic for easier operation in daily commuting and city traffic.
How to identify your transmission
To confirm which transmission your particular Civic LX has, check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or the service records. A manual transmission will have a clutch pedal and a gear lever without an on-road overdrive selector, while the automatic will feature a brake pedal, an automatic gear selector, and typically no clutch pedal. If in doubt, a quick VIN lookup with a Honda dealership can confirm the original factory transmission configuration.
Summary
The 2008 Honda Civic LX offered two transmission options with the 1.8-liter engine: a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic. Your exact configuration depends on the specific vehicle, but both options were available within the LX trim for that model year.