How many models does Honda CVT have?

[StElliana]

Honda CVT has 2 models. Below is an introduction to the transmission-related content: 6AT Transmission: Except for shifting from P to D at the start and from D to P when parking, the D gear can be used from beginning to end. The Sport gear can be used when starting, but on flat roads, the speed increase with Sport gear is not as fast as with D gear. The S gear has excellent acceleration performance and is used for overtaking once a certain speed is reached. When the car is running, shifting the D gear to the left switches to M mode, where the gear lever can be pushed forward or backward to control the gears. Classification: Car transmissions can be divided into manual transmissions and automatic transmissions, with AT being the commonly referred automatic transmission. Generally, automatic transmissions have gears such as P, R, N, D, 2, 1, or L. 6AT indicates six forward gears, meaning there are six sets of gear groups with different transmission ratios. Others include 4AT, 8AT, 9AT, and even 10AT. Although the numbers differ, they are all derivatives of automatic transmission technology.

[StBraxton]

I've been studying Honda's CVT transmissions for quite some time and found they have quite a diverse range of models. Actually, Honda has optimized designs for different vehicle types and engine displacements. Small cars like the Fit use low-torque versions of CVTs, often with internal codes like PJF or L4JA, which have relatively simple structures. Mainstream models such as the Civic and HR-V are equipped with LAA or LBA series transmissions, capable of handling the 240 Nm torque from 1.5T engines. SUVs like the CR-V and Breeze use heavier-duty models like P40A or P34A, which come with torque converter modules. Hybrid models are even more unique—for example, the Accord Hybrid uses an e-CVT with planetary gears, completely different in structure from the fuel-powered versions. If we include older models, like the 10th-gen Civic with its L15B engine paired with the LBC series, and now updated to the fourth generation, I'd estimate there are at least five or six mainstream models currently on the road.

[JulianFitz]

After repairing Honda cars for ten years, I've discovered their CVT transmissions actually come in three tiers. The small-displacement models, like the 1.5L naturally aspirated engines paired with CVT (such as the one used in the new Fit), have model codes starting with 'G' and are designed for compactness and fuel efficiency. Mid-range displacements like the 1.5T turbocharged engines use more complex CVT models with wider 24mm steel belts and higher oil pump pressure. For large-displacement engines above 2.0L (e.g., the UR-V), the transmission integrates a torque converter directly, with model codes beginning with 'P'. The hybrid series exclusively uses e-CVT, which isn't a traditional CVT structure at all. The worst nightmare during repairs is when owners confuse the models – last time someone put Civic CVT fluid into a Lingpai Hybrid, triggering system faults. Always check the transmission code before maintenance; it's usually engraved on the housing side or listed in the manual.

[AnastasiaMarie]

Honda's CVT transmissions follow two distinct paths: civilian and sporty. The economy car series, like the Lingpai, uses a single-stage steel belt CVT with a model code starting with 'G,' prioritizing smoothness and fuel efficiency. Turbocharged models such as the Integra are equipped with an enhanced CVT, denoted by an 'F' in the code, which simulates 7 gears and pairs with paddle shifters. The hybrid lineup exclusively features e-CVT, a completely different structure—the Accord Hybrid, for example, uses dual motors paired with two sets of planetary gears. The newly launched ZR-V adopts the third-generation CVT, with a more aggressive cone wheel angle adjustment. In total, there are four primary architectures, with minor tweaks across different models. However, transmission models are less reliable for identification than simply checking the engine displacement: one type for under 1.5L, another for 1.5T, and hybrids are a separate category.

[JocelynRose]

Honda CVTs can be categorized by torque capacity. Entry-level models below 180 N·m are used for vehicles like the Fit, requiring only 3.5 liters of transmission fluid. Mid-range models handling 180-250 N·m are paired with Civics and feature reinforced oil pans. Heavy-duty versions above 250 N·m are installed in the Crown Roadmaster, equipped with enhanced cooling fins. Hybrid e-CVTs operate outside this system as they use motor speed regulation without torque limitations. Actual models are more complex - while CR-V and UR-V both use P-type CVTs, their gear ratios differ. Maintenance manuals list five core variants: G-FA5, FYA2, and P34A, plus three hybrid systems, totaling seven to eight configurations. Parts replacement requires precise model suffix matching - even single-letter differences affect bolt hole alignment.