Overview
The Accord sedan and coupe get their most important changes, as they have been redesigned for 2008, including style buttons cost, higher fuel efficiency for some models and a new sedan SE trim level. The Agreement is in competition with the Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu and Ford Fusion.
Fuel economy is a four-cylinder Accord sedan with five-speed automatic has improved, because the improved aerodynamics, reduced engine friction, and a new transmission ratios. Honda says motorway consumption of a V-6 sedan will also increase.
SE sedan adds some features previously available only on the EX, including leather upholstery, heated front seats, driver lumbar support, electrically adjustable and leather-wrapped steering wheel. In all the chords, the climate control buttons have been moved closer to the driver, and models with the optional navigation system to acquire a security camera.
Exterior
Providing sedan and coupe forms, the two body styles Share Accord no body panels. In 2011, the sedan receives grille, front bumper, trunklid and models of motorcycles. Coupe is highlighted in a new grille, new bumpers front and rear lights again. Exterior features include:
- 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers standard on sedan
- New 16- and 17-inch alloy wheels available on sedan
- New 17-inch alloy wheels standard on coupe
- New 18-inch alloy wheels available on coupe
Interior
The interior of the Accord comes to the field of Honda's luxury brand, Acura, using high quality materials, good fit and finish, and a control system based on the navigation option instead of the previous car touch configuration screen. USB audio interface is a standard feature of new sedans and coupes and EX Coupe EX-L adds shift paddles mounted. Interior features include:
- Seating for five
- Standard cloth seats
- Optional leather-wrapped steering wheel and leather seats
- Standard features include air conditioning, cruise control, a CD stereo with an auxiliary input jack, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio buttons and lighted vanity mirrors
- Optional electronics include Bluetooth connectivity, XM Satellite Radio and a premium audio system with a subwoofer
Under The Hood
Front-wheel-drive Accord offers a choice of two 2.4-liter four-cylinder and 3.5-liter V-6.
- The manual or automatic transmission available
- Four-cylinder has 177 horsepower in the LX and SE sedans, 190 horsepower in the LX-S Coupe and EX sedans and coupes
- V-6 makes 271 hp, and when combined with automatic transmission, Honda Variable Cylinder includes handling, fuel economy cylinder deactivation system
- Performance-oriented V-6 Coupe with manual transmission is no VCM
Safety
Safety features include:
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags
- Electronic stability system
- All-disc antilock brakes
- Active front head restraints
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