Is the 8th Generation Accord Transmission CVT or AT?
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The automatic transmission models of the 8th generation Honda Accord use an AT transmission. Here are the specific details: 1. AT Transmission. The AT transmission is also known as a torque converter transmission. It connects to the engine via a torque converter and contains multiple clutch plates and planetary gears. The AT transmission is the most mature and widely used transmission technology. 2. Engines in the Accord. The 8th generation Accord is equipped with three engines: a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, a 2.4L naturally aspirated engine, and a 3.0L V6 naturally aspirated engine. The most common models in China are those with the 2.0L and 2.4L naturally aspirated engines, while the 3.0L V6 naturally aspirated engine variant is relatively rare in the domestic market.
I drove an eighth-generation Accord for several years, which came with a 5AT transmission—the traditional automatic type, not a CVT. I clearly remember feeling slight jerks during gear shifts, but overall it was quite stable, with good RPM control at highway speeds. Some people might confuse it with the ninth-gen Accord's CVT, but the eighth-gen was definitely different and simpler to maintain. The key was timely transmission fluid changes to avoid issues. This model is still quite common in the used car market.
