Is Honda bringing back the V6 Accord?

The V6’s last stand Honda announced that the next generation model will follow in the footsteps of vehicles like the Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Sonata, Optima and Mazda6 by going to an all four-cylinder lineup. After this year, the V6 Accord will be no more.

Why are V6 engines going away?

These days, there are fewer and fewer cars. And fewer and fewer hefty engines in them. As automakers increasingly discontinue passenger cars in favor of SUVs and pickups, they’re also moving away from the once-standard six-cylinder engine, also known to many as the V6 because of its shape.

Does the Honda Accord come with a V6 engine?

The aforementioned 2016 Honda Accord that we wrote about is part of the 9th-generation (2013-2017) of Honda’s mid-size model. Don’t worry, you can still find plenty of 8th-gen Accords with V6 engines on the used market nationwide, but finding one with the six-speed manual transmission could be slim pickings.

Is the Honda V6 a good engine?

That said, the 3.5L V6 offers pretty good overall reliability. We are talking about Honda, after all, and many know them for building reliable, long-lasting cars and engines.

When did Honda stop making V6 engines?

The 10th generation of Honda’s venerable Accord will debut for 2018 without a V6 engine option. A few months later to the all-new midsize party than the next-generation 2018 Toyota Camry, the new Accord will not follow the Camry’s entrenched path of providing customers with a base four-cylinder and a V6 upgrade.

What years did Honda Accord have a V6?

Engines

Model	Years	Type/code
Accord	2006–2007	2,354 cc (2.354 L; 143.6 cu in) I4 (K24A8)
Accord V6	2003–2005	2,997 cc (2.997 L; 182.9 cu in) SOHC VTEC V6 (J30A4)
2006–2007	2,997 cc (2.997 L; 182.9 cu in) SOHC VTEC V6 (J30A5)
Accord Hybrid	2005	2,997 cc (2.997 L; 182.9 cu in) SOHC i-VTEC VCM V6 (JNA1)

Are Honda Accord V6 reliable?

It’s generally accepted that the Honda Accord is one of the most reliable cars available, but according to the research from CarComplaints.com, there are good years and not so good years.

How long will a Honda Accord V6 last?

A Honda Accord has the potential to last for 200,000 miles if it’s cared for properly, even if it’s an old Honda Accord like the models in our used inventory. Consumer Reports has claimed that Accord is one of the vehicles most likely to do so.

What years did Honda make a V6 Accord?

The sixth generation Honda Accord was available as a four-door sedan or a two-door coupe and was produced by Honda from September 1997 (for the 1998 model year) to 2002 and from 1998 to 2003 in Europe.

Does the 2018 Honda Accord have a V6 engine?

The 10th generation of Honda’s venerable Accord will debut for 2018 without a V6 engine option. A few months later to the all-new midsize party than the next-generation 2018 Toyota Camry, the new Accord will not follow the Camry’s entrenched path of providing customers with a base four-cylinder and a V6 upgrade.

Why did Honda kill the Accord’s V6?

That remains to be seen, but the factors that led to Honda killing the Accord’s V6 were emissions regulations and – this is key – mid-size sedan competitors have already done so with little to no consumer backlash.

Why is the Honda Accord so popular?

So that’s something. For years the Honda Accord was synonymous with many things, specifically build quality, space for the entire family, and its fun to drive factor. The latter was made possible for two reasons: chassis and suspension tuning, and the optional V6 engine.

Will the Honda Accord Hybrid make a comeback?

The Honda Accord hybrid will return, obviously, but turbocharging makes sense both economically and, because of the precedents set by its competitors, culturally. The non-luxury, mid-size sedan US market, as a whole, no longer demands V6s.