What Honda models have CVT transmission?
In Honda's current lineup, CVTs are used on most mainstream passenger models such as the Civic, CR-V, HR-V, and Insight. High-performance variants and some larger models use traditional automatics or manuals.
Honda’s approach favors CVTs for efficiency and smooth daily driving in its core sedans and crossovers, with hybrids often using an e-CVT design. Transmission options can vary by year and market, so it’s wise to verify the exact configuration for the model year you’re considering.
Honda models commonly equipped with CVT
The following Honda models currently offer a CVT in at least some configurations. Note that sportier variants may use manual transmissions or different setups.
- Civic (LX/EX/EX-L and Civic Hybrid — all use CVT; Civic Si and Civic Type R use manual transmissions)
- CR-V (gasoline trims use CVT; CR-V Hybrid uses an e-CVT)
- HR-V (all trims use CVT)
- Insight (hybrid, uses e-CVT)
Availability can vary by year and market. For example, the Civic’s high-performance variants and some plug-in hybrids may have different transmission configurations in certain regions.
Honda models not typically equipped with CVT (recent years)
For context, several popular Honda models rely on traditional automatics or manuals in current configurations.
- Accord (10-speed automatic)
- Pilot (9-speed automatic)
- Odyssey (10-speed automatic)
- Ridgeline (9-speed automatic)
- Civic Si and Civic Type R (manual transmissions)
Always confirm the exact transmission for the model year and market you’re interested in, since Honda occasionally updates drivetrains mid-cycle.
Summary
Honda’s CVT strategy centers on its core cars and crossovers—Civic, CR-V, HR-V, and Insight—along with their hybrid variants. Non-CVT options appear in performance-focused models (Civic Si/Type R) and larger vehicles (Accord, Pilot, Odyssey, Ridgeline). Check the latest official specifications for the precise year and region you’re considering.
