The 2006 Honda Accord offered two main transmission options: a 5-speed manual for four-cylinder models and a 5-speed automatic for most models; V6-equipped cars used only the 5-speed automatic.
Transmission options by engine
Transmission choices varied by engine in the 2006 Accord. The breakdown below summarizes how the options were allocated across typical trims.
- Four-cylinder models (2.4L): available with a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic.
- V6 models (3.0L): available with a 5-speed automatic only.
In summary, if you owned a four-cylinder 2006 Accord, you could choose either a manual or automatic transmission, whereas the V6 variant came exclusively with an automatic transmission.
Notes on the Accord Hybrid
There was also a Honda Accord Hybrid variant in the lineup around this time, which used Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system paired with an electronic CVT (e-CVT). This hybrid setup is separate from the conventional manual/automatic options described above and applied only to the hybrid model.
Accord Hybrid transmission
The hybrid version combines a gasoline engine with an electric motor and uses an e-CVT to manage power delivery, rather than a traditional 5-speed automatic or manual transmission.
Summary
For the non-hybrid 2006 Accord, the transmission options were a 5-speed manual on four-cylinder models and a 5-speed automatic on most models, with V6 variants offered only with the automatic. The Accord Hybrid used a distinct hybrid powertrain with an electronic CVT.