The last manual Honda Accord was the 2019 model year in the United States.
In the United States, Honda’s tenth-generation Accord briefly offered a 6-speed manual for the 2.0-liter turbo engine, but the brand moved away from manual transmissions in later years. This article explains when and where the manual was available, and why it disappeared from the lineup.
When the manual appeared on the Accord in the U.S.
Note that manual availability applies to the U.S. market and was limited to the 2.0-liter turbo engine in certain trims.
- 2018 model year: the Accord offered a 6-speed manual with the 2.0-liter turbo engine in select trims.
- 2019 model year: the 2.0-liter turbo engine with a 6-speed manual remained available in some trims.
These two model years mark the period during which a manual transmission was available for the Accord in the United States. After 2019, Honda stopped offering a manual option for the Accord.
What changed after 2019
From the 2020 model year onward, the Accord in the U.S. was offered with automatic transmissions only: the 1.5-liter turbo with a CVT and the 2.0-liter turbo with a 10-speed automatic. Honda prioritized efficiency and a quieter driving experience, which contributed to discontinuing the manual option.
Notes on global markets
Automotive markets outside the United States have experimented with or offered different transmissions over the years, but the U.S. manual Accord remains a relatively short chapter in its history. Availability varied by engine and region, and some markets never offered a manual option for the current generation.
Summary
In short: the last year Honda offered a manual transmission for the Accord in the United States was 2019, with a 6-speed manual tied to the 2.0-liter turbo engine in select trims. Since 2020, the Accord has been sold with automatic transmissions only in the U.S., and there is no current manual option.