In short: No. The current Honda Accord lineup does not use a V6; today’s models rely on turbocharged four-cylinder engines and a hybrid option, and V6 power was phased out after the 2017 model year.
To understand why, it helps to trace how Honda’s midsize sedan has shifted its engine strategy over the years—from V6 power to efficiency-focused turbofour and hybrid technology. This article outlines the historical availability of V6 in the Accord and identifies what powers the latest models you can buy today.
Current engine options in the Honda Accord
The latest Accord lineup emphasizes efficiency and modern turbopower along with a hybrid option. Here are the three powertrain choices you can find in recent model years:
- 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4: about 192 horsepower; common in base and mid trims; typically paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
- 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4: about 252 horsepower; offered in higher trims; paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
- Hybrid powertrain: a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4 paired with electric motors for a combined output around 212 horsepower; features a two-motor hybrid system (often with an e-CVT).
Note that the exact horsepower, torque, and transmission options vary by model year and trim, but the overall lineup remains three-pronged: turbo 1.5, turbo 2.0, and hybrid. There is no V6 option in current production.
Has the Honda Accord always been available with a V6?
Honda did offer V6 engines in the Accord across several generations, culminating in a broader V6 lineup before the current generation. The mid-2000s through the 2010s saw V6 engines available in larger trims, with two main periods:
- Early V6 era: 3.0-liter V6 (appearing in the Accord during the mid-2000s) in select trims across the seventh generation.
- Later V6 era: 3.5-liter V6 (appearing in many higher trims from the late 2000s through 2017) delivering stronger performance before Honda shifted to turbo-four options.
From the 2018 model year onward, Honda dropped the V6 from the Accord in favor of turbocharged four-cylinder and hybrid configurations. For buyers seeking a V6 Accord today, only used older models from those years are available.
Summary
The Honda Accord has evolved from a V6-powered family sedan to a trio of turbocharged four-cylinder and hybrid options. The era of the V6 in the Accord ended with the 2017 model year, and current buyers will find no V6 in new Accords. If V6 performance is important, consider pre-2018 used models or explore other Honda models that offered V6 power in the past.