The last year the Honda Accord was offered with a manual transmission in the United States was the 2017 model year.
Since 2018, Honda has positioned the Accord as an automatic‑only sedan in the U.S., with a CVT on the 1.5-liter turbo and a 10‑speed automatic on the 2.0-liter turbo. This shift reflects a broader industry trend away from manual transmissions in mainstream passenger cars.
Overview of the US timeline
The following timeline highlights when a manual transmission was available in the Accord in the United States.
- The 2017 model year: The last year a manual transmission was offered in the U.S. Accord. The 6-speed manual was associated with the V6 option, and manual availability was largely tied to the Accord Coupe; most four‑cylinder configurations used a CVT that year.
- 2018 model year and later: Honda moved the Accord to an automatic‑only lineup in the U.S., with the 1.5L turbo paired to a CVT and the 2.0L turbo paired to a 10‑speed automatic.
In short, 2017 stands as the final model year in the United States for a manual‑transmission Accord; subsequent generations have been automatic‑only in major markets.
Global perspective
Outside the United States, transmission availability for the Accord has varied by generation and market. In recent years, the tenth generation has been offered almost exclusively with automatic transmissions in most regions. For precise regional specifications, refer to Honda’s official documents or local dealer literature for a given model year.
Summary
The Honda Accord last offered a manual transmission in 2017 in the United States. Since then, the model has been sold with automated transmissions only, aligning with the broader industry shift away from manuals in mainstream sedans. This reflects both consumer preferences and efficiency/development considerations within Honda’s global lineup.