Is the Honda Accord Transmission AT or CVT?
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The seventh-generation Accord transmission is AT. Here is an introduction to the Honda Accord:1. Accord: The Accord is Honda's embodiment of innovative spirit and global leading technology, with a 38-year history worldwide. The original tires for the Accord are Michelin's ultra-high-performance Pilot Super Sport tires. On April 16, 2018, the all-new tenth-generation Honda Accord was officially launched in China.2. Powertrain Technology: The 2.4L i-VTEC engine builds on Honda's unique VTEC technology, incorporating direct injection, Atkinson cycle, and VTC (Variable Timing Control), along with an EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system, improving fuel economy by 13% and increasing maximum torque by 8%. The CVT transmission uses a high-strength drive belt to achieve a wide gear ratio range, providing efficient power delivery. With the "G-Design-Shift" control technology, it quickly responds to the driver's demands.
My 2015 Accord is equipped with a CVT transmission, which provides an exceptionally smooth driving experience and significantly better fuel efficiency compared to my friend's older AT Accord. When I was car shopping back then, the salesperson mentioned that the eighth-gen Accord still used a 5AT, while the ninth-gen fully switched to CVT. Nowadays, all fuel-powered new Accords exclusively use CVT, while the hybrid versions adopt Honda's unique E-CVT technology. However, some owner friends reminded me to be gentle with the CVT during cold starts, waiting for the oil temperature to rise before heavy acceleration. In real-world driving, the CVT does feel more comfortable than AT for city commuting, though engine noise becomes noticeable during high-speed overtaking when revs climb.
With over 20 years of experience in auto repair, I've disassembled no fewer than a hundred Accord transmissions. Pre-2015 Accords commonly featured 5AT transmissions, with torque converter structures that were durable but fuel-inefficient. Starting with the ninth-generation Accord, there was a complete switch to CVT, which is simpler in structure and lower in cost. Nowadays, nine out of ten new Accords use belt-driven CVTs, with only the hybrid versions employing the planetary gear set-based E-CVT. Here's a little-known detail: the older AT transmissions had noticeable shift shocks, while the new CVTs experience slower acceleration during cold weather protection in winter. I recommend owners change the transmission fluid every 60,000 kilometers to extend its service life.
