The short answer: No. The Honda Accord V6 was never equipped with a CVT (continuously variable transmission); it was paired with conventional automatic transmissions and, on some generations, a manual option. The V6 engine was phased out after the 2017 model year, and modern Accords with four-cylinder engines use either CVTs or other automatic designs, not a V6-CVT combination.
Context and what this means for Accord buyers
To understand why the question matters, it helps to know how Honda has treated the Accord’s powertrains over time. The V6 variant represented a traditional performance option rather than the newer, efficiency-focused CVT-equipped four-cylinder models. As the lineup evolved, Honda moved away from the V6 entirely, shifting focus to turbocharged four-cylinders and hybrid powertrains with different transmission choices.
Transmission history for the Accord V6
Below is a concise look at how the Accord’s V6 was connected to transmissions across its production timeline.
- The Accord V6 never used a CVT. Across generations, V6 models typically relied on conventional automatic transmissions, and in some markets or trims, a manual transmission was also offered.
- Throughout most of the V6 era, the transmissions paired with the 3.5L V6 were generally traditional automatics (often 5- or 6-speed, depending on year) with occasional manual options on certain trims.
- Honda ended the V6 option after the 2017 model year. Since then, non-V6 Accords have used turbocharged four-cylinders with CVTs (in many markets) or other automatic setups, but not a V6-CVT pairing.
In summary, the V6 variant of the Honda Accord was never paired with a CVT; the transmission choices varied by generation but consistently avoided a CVT with the V6 engine.
Current status of the Honda Accord lineup
As of the latest model years, Honda does not offer a V6 engine in the Accord. The lineup centers on turbocharged four-cylinder engines and hybrids, with CVTs used on several four-cylinder configurations (and a 10-speed automatic used with the 2.0T), but no V6-CVT configuration is available.
Summary
The Honda Accord V6 is not a CVT. It was always paired with traditional automatic transmissions (and sometimes a manual) rather than a CVT, and the V6 was discontinued after 2017. Modern Accord models use four-cylinder engines with CVTs or other transmissions, but never a V6-CVT combination.