What brand of transmission does Honda use?
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Honda uses transmissions developed in-house. Models like the Civic, Accord, and Avancier in Honda's mid-to-low range lineup employ their own CVT transmissions. Some of Honda's premium models utilize ZF's 9AT transmission - for instance, the 2.0T version of the Avancier is equipped with ZF's 9-speed automatic transmission. Honda, officially named Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is a multinational automobile manufacturer listed on both the Tokyo Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange. The company name originates from its founder Soichiro Honda, with the English name 'Honda' being the phonetic translation of the Japanese word. Honda's current product portfolio primarily consists of four major businesses: automobiles, motorcycles, power products, and aircraft. The automotive business comprises the core Honda brand and the luxury Acura brand.
I've been driving a Honda Accord for three years and often discuss transmissions with fellow car enthusiasts. Honda primarily uses its own transmission brands, especially those CVT continuously variable transmissions, which are particularly common in models like the Civic and CR-V. They offer smooth driving and good fuel efficiency with minimal jerkiness. On long drives, I find them very reliable. The company produces its own transmissions for automatic vehicles and rarely uses external brands. I've heard that performance models like the Type R come with manual transmissions, also designed by Honda. Overall, the reliability is quite high—my car has run 50,000 kilometers without any issues, just requiring regular transmission fluid changes during maintenance. The maintenance advice is straightforward: avoid overly aggressive driving, and the transmission can last a long time. Honda is quite confident in this area, given its reputation for engineering excellence.
