Honda MHTA

Transmission general data

HONDA MHTA / SPSA / SMLA / SBLA / STYA / SZCA

MHTA / SPSA / SMLA / SBLA / STYA / SZCA CVT models were developed by Honda for usage in their hybrid vehicles. These CVTs were installed on Honda cars for the domestic Japanese market and for markets of the USA and Europe.

■MHTA was used on HONDA INSIGHT from 2001 to 2006 with the engine L4 1.3L

■SPSA was used on HONDA CIVIC HYBRID from 2006 to 2012 with the engine L4 1.3L

■SMLA was used on HONDA CIVIC HYBRID from 2006 to 2012 with the engine L4 1.7L

■SZCA was used on HONDA CIVIC HYBRID from 2003 to 2005 with the engine L4 1.3L

■SZCA was used on HONDA FIT HYBRID from 2003 to 2008 with the engine L4 1.3L

■SBLA was used on HONDA INSIGHT from 2010 to 2014 with the engine L4 1.3L

■STYA was used on HONDA CR-Z from 2011 to 2017 with the engine L4 1.5L

These CVTs are very similar in design and have many common internal parts that greatly facilitates their repair.