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What Honda Cars Have VTEC Engines?
VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) is a valvetrain system developed by Honda that allows an engine to operate at different valve timings and lifts, depending on engine speed and load. This results in improved performance and fuel economy.
VTEC was first introduced on the Honda Civic in 1989, and has since been used on a wide variety of Honda cars and motorcycles. Here is a list of all Honda cars that have VTEC engines:
Accord
- 1990-2002
- 2003-2017 (except 2.4L engine)
- 2018-present (2.0L turbo engine only)
Civic
- 1989-2000
- 2001-2011 (except 1.8L engine)
- 2012-present (1.5L turbo engine only)
CR-V
- 1997-2001
- 2002-2011 (except 2.4L engine)
- 2012-present (2.4L engine only)
CR-Z
- 2011-2016
Element
- 2003-2011
Fit
- 2001-2008
- 2009-present (1.5L engine only)
HR-V
- 2015-present
Insight
- 2000-2006
Integra
- 1990-2001
Legend
- 1991-2004
Odyssey
- 1995-2004
- 2005-2010 (except 3.5L engine)
- 2011-present (3.5L engine only)
Pilot
- 2003-2008
- 2009-present (3.5L engine only)
Prelude
- 1988-2001
Ridgeline
- 2006-present
S2000
- 1999-2009
Stream
- 2001-2006
VTEC is a proven technology that has helped Honda produce some of the most powerful and fuel-efficient engines in the world. If you are looking for a Honda car with great performance and economy, be sure to look for a model with a VTEC engine.
