No. A 2013 Honda Accord LX does not come with a CVT transmission.
For context, the 2013 Accord lineup offered two primary transmission configurations depending on the engine. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder models used a traditional 5-speed automatic, while the 3.5-liter V6 could be paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic, depending on the trim. A Continuously Variable Transmission was not offered in the 2013 Accord lineup.
Transmission options by engine for the 2013 Accord
Below is a quick summary of which transmissions were available with the two engine choices in the 2013 Accord.
- 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine: 5-speed automatic transmission (typical for LX, EX, and EX-L trims with this engine).
- 3.5-liter V6 engine: 6-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic transmission, depending on the specific trim and options.
Note: There was no CVT option in the 2013 Honda Accord lineup, including the LX trim.
Clarifications on related transmissions
While CVTs appear in some other Honda models, the 2013 Accord sedan did not offer a traditional CVT across its engine options. The sedan relied on conventional automatic or manual transmissions rather than a belt-driven CVT for that model year.
Summary
In summary, a 2013 Honda Accord LX does not have a CVT. It uses a 5-speed automatic with the 2.4L engine, and the V6 option offered either a manual or an automatic transmission, with no CVT available in that model year.