Does the Honda Accord Sport come in manual?

No—the current Honda Accord Sport does not come with a manual transmission. Since the 2021 model year, Honda has dropped the stick shift from the Accord lineup in North America, and today’s Sport-badged models are automatic-only, with most trims in the latest generation using a hybrid powertrain paired to an e-CVT. Manual-transmission Accord Sports were last offered for the 2018–2020 model years.

What the current Accord Sport offers

In the 11th-generation Accord (2023–2025), the Sport name is attached to hybrid variants such as the Sport Hybrid and Sport-L Hybrid, which use a 2.0-liter hybrid system with an e-CVT. Non-hybrid trims (like LX and EX) use a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with a continuously variable transmission. Across the entire lineup, a manual option is no longer available.

When a manual was offered on the Accord Sport

Honda’s 10th-generation Accord briefly kept the manual flame alive. From 2018 through 2020, the Sport trim could be had with a 6-speed manual, paired either with the 1.5-liter turbo-four or the more powerful 2.0-liter turbo-four. Beginning with the 2021 model year refresh, Honda discontinued the manual due to low demand and a shift toward automatics and hybrids.

The following points outline exactly which recent Accord Sport models offered a manual and with what powertrains:

• 2018 Accord Sport: 1.5T with 6-speed manual or CVT; 2.0T with 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic
• 2019 Accord Sport: Same availability as 2018 (manual on 1.5T and 2.0T)
• 2020 Accord Sport: Same availability as 2019 (manual on 1.5T and 2.0T)

From the 2021 model year onward, the manual was removed from the Accord lineup, and it has not returned in the 11th-generation models through 2025.

Why the manual was dropped

Automakers have largely moved away from manual transmissions in mainstream midsize sedans due to declining take rates, tighter emissions and fuel economy targets, and the growing focus on electrification. For Honda, the shift to hybrid-heavy Accord trims—and customer preference for automatics—made the manual a niche that was difficult to justify.

If you want a manual, what are your options?

While a new Accord Sport with a stick isn’t available, enthusiasts still have a few paths to a three-pedal experience, including the used market and select new performance-leaning models. Availability varies by market and model year, so confirm with a dealer before you shop.

• Shop used: 2018–2020 Accord Sport 1.5T or 2.0T with 6-speed manual
• Compact sport sedans and hatches: Honda Civic Si (6MT), Honda Civic Type R (6MT), Subaru WRX (6MT)
• Performance and specialty options: Toyota GR Corolla (6MT, hatch), BMW M3 (6MT in select trims/markets), and other enthusiast models where manuals persist

These choices cover a range of budgets and driving styles; for shoppers set on an Accord, the 2018–2020 Sport remains the most direct route to a manual-equipped Honda midsize sedan.

Summary

The Honda Accord Sport no longer comes with a manual transmission. The last factory-offered manual Accord Sport models were sold for the 2018–2020 model years. Since 2021—and throughout the current 11th generation—Accord Sport variants have been automatic only, with hybrid versions using an e-CVT. Shoppers seeking a manual should consider used 2018–2020 Accord Sports or look to other new manual-equipped performance models.

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Do Honda Accords come in manual?

No, the Honda Accord no longer comes standard with a manual transmission. Honda discontinued the manual transmission option for the Accord in 2020, with the last models featuring a six-speed manual being the 2020 versions. The 2021 and newer models are only available with automatic transmissions (either a CVT or a 10-speed automatic). 
You can watch this video to see a review of the 2019 Honda Accord with a manual transmission: 52sTheTopherYouTube · Jun 18, 2019
While the manual transmission is no longer available in new Honda Accords, you can still find used Accords with manual transmissions on the used car market. 
This video reviews a 2013 Honda Accord Coupe with a V6 engine and manual transmission: 50sShooting CarsYouTube · Jan 25, 2024

What’s the difference between Accord sport and sport se?

Sport Special Edition (SE): Replacing last year’s EX trim, the SE brings everything in the Honda Accord Sport but adds more luxury and convenience features, including keyless entry with remote ignition, heated front seats and mirrors, leather upholstery, and power-adjustable front passenger seat.

When was the last manual Honda Accord made?

The 2020 model year was the last for the Honda Accord with a manual transmission, as the option was discontinued in the 10th generation, with production ending in December 2020, and it did not return for the 2021 model year or later. The manual transmission was exclusively available on the Accord Sport trim and was a no-cost option for either the 1.5-liter or 2.0-liter turbocharged engines, but made up only a small percentage of total Accord sales.
 
This video reviews the last-generation Honda Accord with a manual transmission: 1mHobblyMotorsportsYouTube · Aug 5, 2025
Details:

• Last Model Year: 2020 
• Reason for Discontinuation: Low sales volume (1-2% of Accord sales) and a shift in focus towards other vehicles in the Honda lineup that still offer a manual, such as the Civic. 
• Availability: The manual transmission was only offered on the Sport trim level with either the 1.5-liter or 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. 
• Impact: This decision means that you will now need to look for a used Accord from 2020 or earlier if you want a manual transmission.