Which Acura has CVT?
None of Acura’s current mainstream models use a traditional belt-driven CVT. Instead, the brand relies on multi‑speed torque‑converter automatics for its gas models and uses hybrid transmissions that are not the conventional CVT. Here's how the lineup breaks down for 2024–2025.
Gas-powered Acura models and transmissions
The following gas-powered models in Acura’s lineup use conventional automatic transmissions with a torque converter.
- TLX — 10-speed automatic with a traditional torque converter.
- TLX Type S — 10-speed automatic with a torque converter.
- RDX — 10-speed automatic with a torque converter.
- MDX — 10-speed automatic with a torque converter.
In short, the mainline gas models rely on a multi-gear automatic rather than a CVT, delivering the familiar feel of shifting gears through a fixed-number transmission.
Hybrid and electrified Acura models
The hybrid and electrified variants use a different transmission approach that is not a traditional belt‑driven CVT.
- MDX Sport Hybrid — employs a hybrid system with an electronic CVT‑style arrangement (not a conventional belt CVT) as part of a three‑motor/hybrid setup.
These hybrids are designed to optimize efficiency and power without using a standard CVT in the conventional sense.
What this means for buyers
If your priority is a traditional CVT, Acura’s current lineup does not offer one. For smooth, uninterrupted driving feel, Acura’s gas models provide 10‑speed automatic transmissions, while electrified versions use hybrid systems that differ from the classic CVT design.
Summary
Across its current lineup, Acura does not offer a traditional belt‑driven CVT in any model. Gas models use 10‑speed torque‑converter automatics, and hybrids use e‑CVT‑style hybrid transmissions rather than conventional CVTs. For buyers seeking a CVT, a different brand would be required, while Acura continues to emphasize multi‑speed automatics and hybrid architectures.
