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Which Honda has CVT transmission?

Several Honda models come equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) as an available or standard option. A CVT is an automatic transmission that provides a seamless and efficient power delivery, unlike traditional stepped automatic transmissions.


Honda Models with CVT Transmission


The Honda models that currently offer a CVT transmission include:



  • Honda Civic - The Civic has offered a CVT as an option since the 2016 model year.

  • Honda Accord - The Accord has had a CVT available since the 2018 model year.

  • Honda CR-V - The CR-V compact SUV has come standard with a CVT since its latest redesign in 2017.

  • Honda Pilot - The Pilot midsize SUV has offered a CVT as an option since its 2016 redesign.

  • Honda Odyssey - The Odyssey minivan has had a CVT as the sole transmission choice since its 2018 model year.

  • Honda HR-V - The HR-V subcompact SUV has come standard with a CVT since its introduction in 2016.


These Honda models leverage the benefits of CVT technology, which include improved fuel efficiency, smoother power delivery, and a more responsive driving experience compared to traditional automatic transmissions.

How do I know if my Honda has CVT?


The best way to identify a CVT transmission in your vehicle is to look for the manufactures logos indicating one, such as Toyota's Synergy Drive, Honda's Multi Matic and Nissan's Xtronic.



What is the life expectancy of a Honda CVT transmission?


The manual is going to be more reliable but I suspect you'd have to drive the car for many miles before you'd start having issues with the CVT so I wouldn't let that stop you unless you want to keep this thing for 200-300,000+ miles. If you haven't driven a modern Honda manual take one for a test drive.



What vehicles have CVT transmission?


Some of the most popular models with CVTs include the Honda Civic and Accord, the Kia Forte and Soul, the Nissan Altima, the Subaru Crosstrek and Forester, and the Toyota Corolla and Sienna.



What Honda vehicles have CVT transmission?


Honda Models with Notable CVT Performance

  • Honda Civic - Available in both sedan and hatchback body styles.
  • Honda Insight - A small hybrid sedan.
  • Honda Clarity - Available as a plug-in hybrid.
  • Honda Fit - A compact hatchback (discontinued after 2020).
  • Honda Accord - A midsize sedan.



Why not to buy a car with a CVT transmission?


CVTs can be expensive to repair or replace when compared to a conventional automatic transmission. Some of the common problems that owners run into include overheating, slipping, and sudden loss of acceleration. Shuddering is also a common problem.



What is the biggest problem with CVT transmission?


CVTs can be expensive to repair or replace when compared to a conventional automatic transmission. Some of the common problems that owners run into include overheating, slipping, and sudden loss of acceleration. Shuddering is also a common problem.



Who makes the most reliable CVT transmission?


The Honda models with the CVT are the most reliable among all the lineups and its CVT transmission life expectancy is the longest.



What is the disadvantage of CVT transmission?


CVTs can be hard to get used to because they just don't feel the same way a traditional automatic does. The engine sound is monotonous, and you don't feel a connection with the car like you do when you can tell a gear has shifted.



Who has the most reliable CVT transmission?


The Honda models with the CVT are the most reliable among all the lineups and its CVT transmission life expectancy is the longest.



What Honda models do not have CVT transmissions?


Honda: The Civic Type R, Honda Fit (with the manual option), Honda Passport, Pilot, Ridgeline and the Odyssey are not equipped with CVTs. Hyundai: The Sonata, Ioniq, Veloster, Palisade, Santa Fe and Tucson are not equipped with CVTs.


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