The short answer: No. The Accord’s V-6 has never been paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT); it has historically been paired with conventional automatic transmissions (and, on some older trims, a manual) rather than a CVT.
Understanding CVTs and traditional automatics
A CVT, or continuously variable transmission, uses a belt-and-pulley system to provide an infinite range of gear ratios rather than a fixed set of gears. This design is different from traditional automatics, which use a defined number of gear ratios (for example, 4-, 5-, or 6-speed automatics). Honda has used CVTs in several non-V6 Accord models, particularly in the 4-cylinder, turbocharged variants in the 10th generation, but not with the V-6 option.
Transmission history for the Accord V-6
Below is a historical snapshot of how Honda paired the V-6 engine with transmissions across generations. The aim is to show that a CVT was never offered with the V-6 in the Accord lineup.
- 1990s to early 2000s: The V-6 Accord was paired with conventional automatic transmissions (typically 4- or 5-speed automatics) and, on some markets or trims, a manual option.
- Mid- to late-2000s: The 3.0–3.5-liter V-6 engines predominantly used 5- or 6-speed automatic transmissions; CVTs were not offered with the V-6.
- 2010s: The V-6 continued to use traditional automatics (5- or 6-speed) and, in select markets or trims, a manual, but never a CVT.
The historical pattern is clear: Honda did not pair the Accord’s V-6 with a CVT in its production timeline.
What changed in the 10th generation
With the 2018 redesign (the 10th generation), Honda shifted the Accord away from the V-6 entirely. The lineup featured a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine paired with a CVT in most trims and a 2.0-liter turbo paired with a 10-speed automatic in higher trims. There was no V-6 option in this generation, so the question of CVT with V-6 does not apply to these models.
In short, if you’re seeking a CVT in an Accord, you’ll typically be looking at the four-cylinder, non-V-6 models. The V-6 variant, which last appeared before the 2018 redesign, was never offered with a CVT.
Summary
Bottom line: The Honda Accord V-6 is not a CVT. Across its production history, the V-6 was paired with traditional automatic transmissions (and occasionally a manual) rather than a CVT. In the current generation, Honda no longer offers a V-6, and CVTs are used with the four-cylinder turbocharged engines rather than with a V-6.