No—there is no manual V6 Accord in today’s market. The current Honda Accord lineup does not offer a V6 engine, and it does not provide a manual transmission option. In short, you won’t find a factory-produced, new-car Accord with both a V6 and a manual gearbox.
Expanding on what this means, this article explains the current powertrain setup for the Accord, the historical context that led to this state, and what alternatives exist for buyers who specifically want a manual transmission from Honda.
Current availability
The following outlines the powertrains and transmission choices you can buy new today.
- Engine options today: 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a CVT (standard on most trims) and 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 paired with a 10-speed automatic (available on higher trims).
- Transmission options today: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with the 1.5T, or a 10-speed automatic with the 2.0T; a manual gearbox is not offered for the Accord in the United States.
- Note: There is no V6 engine option in the current Accord lineup.
So, as of today, a manual V6 Accord does not exist in new-car offerings. If you require a manual, your options would be limited to older model years or different Honda models that still support a manual transmission.
Historical context
To understand why, it helps to look at how Honda’s sedan powertrains have evolved. Over the past decade, Honda moved away from naturally aspirated and even some V6 configurations in favor of turbocharged four-cylinders that meet modern efficiency and emissions standards. At the same time, the company has gradually reduced the availability of manual transmissions on its mainstream sedans, reserving them for a handful of sportier or smaller models in some markets.
Was a manual V6 ever offered?
In various past generations, the Accord used V6 engines, but those configurations did not pair with factory manual transmissions in the modern market. The current generation has focused on turbocharged four-cylinders with automatic gearboxes only. For buyers seeking a manual Honda sedan, other models — notably the Civic Si — currently offer manuals with turbocharged engines.
Alternative options for manual enthusiasts
If your goal is to drive a manual Honda, there are still options outside the Accord's current lineup. The Civic Si and certain higher-performance variants offer manual transmissions, and some older Accord models with manual gearboxes exist on the used market.
- Manual alternatives within Honda's current lineup: Civic Si and other models that offer a manual transmission with turbocharged engines.
- Used market note: Older Accord generations with manual gearboxes may still be available, depending on the market and availability.
Potential buyers should check local inventories and used-car listings for any manual-equipped Accords, and consider that availability varies widely by region and model year.
Summary
Bottom line: There is no manual V6 Accord in today’s new-car market. The modern Accord is powered by turbocharged four-cylinder engines and is offered with automatic transmissions only. Anyone seeking a manual Honda sedan will need to turn to other models like the Civic Si or look at used Accord generations from prior years. Honda’s broader lineup continues to support manuals in select performance-focused models, but the Accord itself remains an automatic-only, V6-free proposition in current production.