The current Honda Accord does not offer a V6 engine. Honda discontinued the V6 option after the 2017 model year, and today the Accord uses turbocharged four-cylinder engines and a hybrid, paired with CVTs or a 10-speed automatic depending on the setup. If you’re researching a used V6 Accord, you’ll be looking at an older generation with different transmission options.
Current powertrains and their transmissions
Here is how the active Accord powertrains are paired with transmissions in today’s lineup.
- 1.5L turbocharged inline-4 paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
- 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
- Hybrid powertrain (two-motor hybrid) paired with a continuously variable transmission (ECVT).
In short, there is no V6 option in the current Honda Accord. If you want a V6, you would be looking at a used model from an earlier generation, and you should verify the exact transmission on that specific year and trim.
Historical context: V6 Accords and their transmissions
In the ninth-generation Accord (roughly 2013–2017), the 3.5L V6 was offered in higher trims. Transmission options varied by year and market, but a 6-speed automatic was common, and some configurations or regions may have included a 6-speed manual.
As part of a broader shift toward better fuel economy and lower emissions, Honda moved away from the V6 in the Accord and focused on smaller turbocharged four-cylinders and hybrid powertrains in the current generation.
Why the V6 was phased out
Honda reoriented the Accord lineup to meet stricter fuel-economy standards and consumer demand for higher efficiency. The result was the discontinuation of the V6 option in favor of turbocharged four-cylinder engines and hybrid technology.
Summary
The V6 Accord is not part of the current lineup. Today’s Accord uses a 1.5L turbo with a CVT, a 2.0L turbo with a 10-speed automatic, or a hybrid with a CVT. For historic V6 models, check the specific year and trim to confirm the transmission, as configurations varied before the V6 option was retired.