# 2019 Honda Accord - CVT - New or same as prior? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** honda\ **Created:** [November 12, 2018, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-cvt-new-or-same-as-prior/128679 "2018-11-12T06:26:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DavidOsborn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/74df32/32.png) [@DavidOsborn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidOsborn)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2018, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-cvt-new-or-same-as-prior/128679/1 "2018-11-12T06:26:23Z")
Has Honda improved their CVT transmissions in the 2018 & 2019 models over other years, or we still to expect problems? ---
**Author:** ![GorehamJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/gorehamj/32/24103_2.png) [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2018, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-cvt-new-or-same-as-prior/128679/2 "2018-11-12T14:37:43Z")
I’m not in agreement with you that the Honda CVT has had more issues than any prior Hond automatic, but I can answer your question. I looked at the 2018 Accord Press release. The Accord is new in 2018 (and 2019 is a carry-over model year). Here is what Honda says about the transmissions in the new generation. Note that the 2.0-liter Accord has a geared 10-speed, not a CTV. The CVT is the automatic option in the 1.5-liter engine Accord. “The **two new automatic transmissions** take greater advantage of available torque while maximizing quietness and efficiency during highway cruising. The **redesigned CVT** has an 11-percent lower ratio compared to the previous generation version for more powerful launch performance, while the new 10AT is 22 lbs. lighter, with a 43-percent lower first gear and a 17-percent taller top gear compared to the previous generation Accord’s 6-speed automatic.”