What year do Honda Accords have CVT transmissions?
The CVT (continuously variable transmission) first appeared in the Honda Accord with the 2018 model year for most non-hybrid trims that use the 1.5-liter turbo engine. The Accord Hybrid uses Honda’s e-CVT hybrid system, and models with the 2.0-liter turbo rely on a conventional 10-speed automatic. This article explains which years and configurations currently use CVT.
What follows is a concise breakdown of which Accord variants have CVTs and since when, followed by context about other transmission options in the lineup.
CVT availability by model and year
Overview of which Accord variants use CVT technology and the relevant model years.
- Non-hybrid Honda Accord with a 1.5-liter turbo: CVT is used starting with the 2018 model year and continues in the current lineup.
- Honda Accord Hybrid: uses Honda’s e-CVT hybrid transmission (distinct from a conventional CVT) since the hybrid was introduced in 2014 and remains in use today.
In addition to the CVT-equipped versions, note that the 2.0-liter turbo models pair the engine with a traditional 10-speed automatic rather than a CVT.
The 2.0-liter turbo and other trims
Models powered by the 2.0-liter turbo in the Accord lineup generally use a 10-speed automatic transmission, not a CVT. This includes higher trims such as Sport, EX-L, and Touring in recent generations.
Older generations and CVT history
Earlier ninth-generation Accords (roughly 2013–2017) did not offer a U.S. market CVT option for gasoline trims. Those models used traditional automatic transmissions or a manual in select configurations. The CVT introduction arrived with the redesigned tenth generation in 2018.
Summary
Key takeaway: If you’re seeking a Honda Accord with a CVT, focus on the 2018 model year and later non-hybrid models equipped with the 1.5L turbo engine, which use CVT. The Accord Hybrid uses an e-CVT, and 2.0L turbo models typically use a 10-speed automatic. The older ninth-generation Accords did not offer a CVT in the U.S. gasoline lineup.
