Summary Table: NA V6 Models Still Available
Manufacturer / Model | Engine (NA V6) | Power / Torque | Segment |
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Acura MDX | 3.5L V6 | ~290 hp / 267 lb-ft | Luxury SUV |
Jeep Wrangler / Gladiator | 3.6L Pentastar V6 | 285 hp / 260 lb-ft | Off-road SUV / Pickup |
Kia Carnival | 3.8L V6 | 291 hp / 262 lb-ft | Minivan |
Lexus ES 350 | 3.5L V6 | 302 hp / 267 lb-ft | Midsize Luxury Sedan |
Lexus IS 350 / RC 350 | 3.5L V6 | 311 hp / ~280 lb-ft | Compact Sports Sedan / Coupe |
Nissan Frontier | 3.5L V6 | 310 hp / 281 lb-ft | Midsize Pickup |
Nissan Murano | 3.5L V6 | 260 hp / 240 lb-ft | Crossover/SUV |
Nissan Maxima | 3.5L V6 (2023) | 300 hp / 261 lb-ft | Full-size Sedan |
Hyundai Palisade | 3.8L V6 (2025) | 291 hp / 262 lb-ft | SUV Family Crossover |
Toyota 4Runner | 4.0L V6 | 270 hp / 278 lb-ft | Rugged SUV |
Model | Engine | Transmission Type | Notes |
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Acura MDX | 3.5L V6 | 10-speed automatic | Smooth, torque-converter automatic, standard SH-AWD on higher trims |
Jeep Wrangler / Gladiator | 3.6L Pentastar | 6-speed manual / 8-speed automatic | Manual rare; automatic more common, rugged off-road gearing |
Kia Carnival | 3.8L V6 | 8-speed automatic | Smooth shifting, FWD/AWD compatible |
Lexus ES 350 | 3.5L V6 | 8-speed automatic | Focused on comfort and efficiency |
Lexus IS 350 | 3.5L V6 | 8-speed automatic | Sporty manual option no longer offered in NA V6 |
Lexus RC 350 | 3.5L V6 | 8-speed automatic | Manual discontinued in US; automatic tuned for sporty feel |
Nissan Frontier | 3.5L V6 | 9-speed automatic / 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual rare; automatic most common |
Nissan Murano | 3.5L V6 | CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) | Smooth, optimized for fuel efficiency |
Nissan Maxima | 3.5L V6 | CVT | Sport-tuned CVT for minimal lag |
Hyundai Palisade | 3.8L V6 | 8-speed automatic | Conventional torque-converter automatic |
Toyota 4Runner | 4.0L V6 | 5-speed automatic / 6-speed manual | Manual only in older trims; automatic standard now |