Engines that have demonstrated the longevity and breadth of application that the Honda V6 has managed are few and far between in the modern automotive era. Since it was introduced in the mid-1990s, the iconic engine has powered nigh-on everything, from family minivans and midsize SUVs to range-topping flagships and even a performance sedan that is still in production in 2026. Its reputation for mechanical refinement that punches above its displacement is well-earned, having accumulated multiple Ward’s 10 Best Engine awards with there even being at least one documented million-mile example. For an engine designed primarily for use in front-wheel-drive vehicles, mounted transversely, that really is quite the achievement.
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