The V6 option in the Honda Accord was discontinued after the 2017 model year; beginning with the 2018 model year, Accords were offered with turbocharged four-cylinder engines and a hybrid option, with no V6 available.
Historical timeline of V6 availability in the Accord
To understand how the V6 fit into the Accord's lineup over time, here is a broad overview of when a V6 engine was offered in North American Accords by generation. Note that exact trims and availability varied by market and model year.
- Late 1990s to early 2000s: 3.0-liter V6 available in multiple trims across the generation that preceded the big redesigns.
- Mid-2000s: 3.0-liter V6 continued in several trims during the transition to the next generation.
- 2008–2017: 3.5-liter V6 widely offered in higher trims (such as EX-L and Touring) across the 8th and early 9th generations.
- 2018 onward: No V6 option in the Accord; the lineup shifted to 1.5L and 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinders plus a hybrid variant.
In short, the switch away from V6 engines culminated with the 2018 model year, ending the V6 era for the Accord in the U.S. market.
Why the switch happened
Honda cited a combination of stronger fuel-economy standards, emissions targets, and shifting buyer preferences toward smaller, turbocharged four-cylinder powerplants. The 2.0-liter turbo four, often paired with a hybrid system, offered comparable or better performance with improved efficiency compared with the older V6 setups.
Post-switch engine lineup
After eliminating the V6, the Accord’s engine options primarily include:
- 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (base models)
- 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (higher trims and sport variants)
- Hybrid option (system combining the 2.0-liter engine with electric assist)
Bottom line: Honda ended the V6 era in the Accord with the 2017 model year and has not offered a V6 since.
Summary: The last U.S. Honda Accord to offer a V6 was the 2017 model year. Starting with 2018, Honda’s Accord lineup moved to turbocharged four-cylinder engines and a hybrid, effectively ending the V6 chapter for this model in North America.