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Honda Accord
2021 Honda Accord EX e:HEV (CV3, Japan)
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1976–present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car (1976–1989) Mid-size car (1989–present)
Body style	3-door hatchback (1976–1989) 4-door sedan (1976–present) 2-door coupé (1989–2017) 5-door station wagon (1989–2015)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Honda Accord (Japanese: ホンダ・アコード, Hepburn: Honda Akōdo, ), also known as the Honda Inspire (Japanese: ホンダ・インスパイア, Hepburn: Honda Insupaia) in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of cars manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. The Accord nameplate has been applied to a variety of vehicles worldwide, including coupes, station wagons, hatchbacks and a Honda Crosstour crossover.

Since its initiation, Honda has offered several different car body styles and versions of the Accord, and often vehicles marketed under the Accord nameplate concurrently in different regions differ quite substantially. It debuted in 1976, as a compact hatchback, though this style only lasted through 1989, as the lineup was expanded to include a sedan, coupe, and wagon. By the sixth-generation Accord at the end of the 1990s, it evolved into an intermediate vehicle, with one basic platform but with different bodies and proportions to increase its competitiveness against its rivals in different international markets. For the eighth-generation Accord released for the North American market in 2007, Honda had again chosen to move the model further upscale and increase its size.^[1] This pushed the Accord sedan from the upper limit of what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines as a mid-size car to just above the lower limit of a full-size car,^[2] with the coupe still rated as a mid-size car. In 2012, the ninth-generation Accord sedan, with smaller exterior dimensions, was once again classified as a mid-size car at 119 cubic feet (3.4 m³), falling just shy of the «Large Car» classification. However, the tenth-generation Accord sedan, with similar exterior dimensions, returned to full-size car status with its combined interior space of 123 cubic feet (3.5 m³); the coupe was discontinued in 2017.

In 1982, the Accord became the first car from a Japanese manufacturer to be produced in the United States when production commenced in Marysville, Ohio at Honda’s Marysville Auto Plant. The Accord has achieved considerable success, especially in the United States, where it was the best-selling Japanese car for sixteen years (1982–97), topping its class in sales in 1991 and 2001, with around ten million vehicles sold.^[3] Numerous road tests, past and present, rate the Accord as one of the world’s most reliable vehicles.^[4] The Accord has been on the Car and Driver 10Best list a record 36 times.^[5]

In 1989, the Accord was the first vehicle sold under an import brand to become the best-selling car in the United States.^[6] As of 2020, the Accord has sold more than 18 million units.^[7]

Background[edit]

Honda, after establishing itself as a leading manufacturer of motorcycles during the 1950s, began production of cars in 1963.^[8] Honda introduced its N360 minicar, compliant with Kei car specifications for the Japanese market, for the 1967 model year. The car had a transverse-mounted front engine, front-wheel drive (FF) layout, which would be adopted for the later N600 (1969), H1300 (1970) and Civic (1972) models.^[9] Occupying a size niche between minicars and compact sedans, the Civic offered a combination of economy and practicality with its space-efficient design that had immediate appeal. The Civic gave Honda their first market success competing with manufacturers of standard compact cars, which were the growth segment as sales of minicars plateaued and waned in the early 1970s, and their first major impact in the export market.^[10] Honda’s CVCC engine technology, which had been under development since 1970, was added to the Civic in December 1973. It had the advantages of not requiring a catalytic converter or unleaded fuel to meet the emissions requirements of the 1970s and early 1980s.^[11]

After the well-received launch of the Civic, Honda started on the development of a larger companion model. Honda’s original concept for a larger, quieter, more powerful and comfortable car was a four-door sedan powered by a 2000cc inline-six engine, designated Project 653.^[12] Information on that project has been interpreted as designating a V6 powered competitor to the Ford Mustang,^[13] however that appears to be a confused interpretation of the Project 653 design concept. For reasons including managing development costs, leveraging the technology of their Civic, and ability to adapt production facilities to the new model, Honda changed their focus to building upon the Civic’s successful formula in a larger package, designated Project 671.^[12] The body design of the new model was finalised in the fall of 1973, as reported in the December 1975 issue of Motor Trend magazine,^[14] which suggests that work under Project 671 had been advancing in the months prior. However, one account of the timeline reports that mechanical engineering under Project 671 got underway in 1974.^[12] Until production of the new model, intensive engineering efforts were carried out to make the CVCC engine quieter and more suited to higher cruising speeds, to refine the suspension for better ride and handling, to develop a power steering system suitable for a lightweight compact car, and to improve noise damping in the body and frame. Extensive pre-production testing was performed under a wide variety of conditions, to assure the Accord’s suitability for the varied uses an export model would be subjected to.^[12]

For the new model, Honda chose the name «Accord», reflecting «Honda’s desire for accord and harmony between people, society and the automobile.»^[15] German manufacturer Opel unsuccessfully sued Honda, claiming that the name was too similar to their Rekord.^[16]

The Accord’s final form, with an extended nose and extended coupe cabin with a sloping hatchback rear, was a logical derivation of the stubby hatchback design of the Civic and it provided ample leeway for use of Civic-derived components. It showed similarity to the Volkswagen Scirocco, which had been introduced in January 1974, leading to speculation that the form of the Accord was copied from the Scirocco. However, the Accord’s form had been finalised months prior to the Scirocco’s introduction.^[14]

First generation (1976)[edit]

First generation series SJ-SM
Facelift Accord sedan (US)
Overview
Production	1976–1981
Model years	1977–1982
Assembly	Sayama Plant, Sayama, Saitama, Japan North Jakarta, Indonesia (PT. Prospect Motor) Johor Bahru, Malaysia (OASB)[17]
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Body style	3-door hatchback 4-door sedan
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L EL1 I4 1.6 L EF I4 1.6 L EP I4 1.8 L EK1 I4
Transmission	2-speed automatic 3-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,380 mm (93.7 in)
Length	4,450 mm (175.2 in) (sedan) 4,135 mm (162.8 in) (hatchback)
Width	1,620 mm (63.8 in) (sedan)
Height	1,360 mm (53.5 in) (sedan)
Curb weight	898–945 kg (1,980–2,083 lb)

The first-generation Honda Accord was launched on 7 May 1976, as a three-door hatchback with 68 hp (51 kW), a 2,380 mm (93.7 in) wheelbase, and a weight of about 898–945 kg (1,980–2,083 lb). Japanese market cars claimed 80 PS (59 kW) JIS (similar to SAE Gross), while European and other export markets received a model without emissions control equipment; it claimed 80 PS (59 kW) as well but according to the stricter DIN norm. It was a platform expansion of the earlier Honda Civic at 4,125 mm (162 in) long. To comply with gradually tightening emission regulations enacted in Japan, the engine was fitted with Honda’s CVCC technology. The Accord sold well due to its moderate size and great fuel economy. It was one of the first Japanese sedans with features like cloth seats, a tachometer, intermittent wipers, and an AM/FM radio as standard equipment. In 1978 an LX version of the hatchback was added which came with air conditioning, a digital clock, and power steering. Until the Accord, and the closely related Prelude, power steering had not been available to cars under two litres.^[18] Japanese buyers were liable for slightly more annual road tax over the smaller Civic, which had a smaller engine.

On 14 October 1977 (a year later in the U.S. market), a four-door sedan was added to the lineup, and power went to 72 hp (54 kW) when the 1,599 cc (97.6 cu in)^[19] EF1 engine was supplemented and in certain markets replaced by the 1,751 cc (106.9 cu in) an EK1 unit, producing 72 hp (54 kW) with the GK-5 5-speed transaxle, or 68 hp (51 kW) with the 2-speed Hondamatic. Technically, the sedan was not changed from the hatchback, and the wheelbase remained the same as well. This did result in a rather long rear overhang to fit a full-sized boot.^[20] The roof was a bit taller so as to provide more interior comfort, and the Accord Sedan was the first Honda in Japan to be offered with typically Japanese middle-class extras such as ornate hubcaps and lace seat covers.^[21]

In the U.S. market, the sedan was available in three colours: Livorno Beige with beige cloth interior, Silver with maroon cloth interior, or dark red with maroon cloth interior. In 1980 the optional two-speed semi-automatic «Hondamatic» transmission of previous years became a three-speed fully automatic gearbox (a four-speed automatic transaxle was not used in the Accord until the 1983 model year). The North American versions had slightly redesigned bumper trim. Other changes included new grilles and taillamps and remote mirrors added on the four-door (chrome) and the LX (black plastic) models. The CVCC badges were deleted, but the CVCC induction system remained. At the same time, California-specification engines received a four-port exhaust valve head and a catalytic converter. This version of the EK1 engine was equivalent to the 1981 49-state High Altitude engine, omitting the air jet controller device that helped maintain the proper mixture at higher altitudes (above 4000 feet). The horsepower increased from 72 hp (54 kW) for 5-speed cars and 68 hp (51 kW) for automatic cars with the two-port 49-state engine to 75 hp (56 kW), like the 1981-83 versions.

In North America, the 1981 model year only brought detail changes such as new fabrics and some new colour combinations.^[22] Livorno Beige (code No. Y-39) was replaced by Oslo Ivory (No. YR-43). Dark brown was discontinued, as was the bronze metallic. A bit later in 1981, and SE 4-door model was added for the first time, with Novillo leather seats and power windows. The paint colour was NH-77M Glacier Gray with a gray interior. Base model hatchbacks, along with the four-door, LX, and SE four-door, all received the same smaller black plastic remote mirror. The instrument cluster was revised with mostly pictograms which replaced the worded warning lights and gauge markings. The shifter was redesigned to have a stronger spring to prevent unintentional engagement of reverse, replacing the spring-loaded shift knob of the 1976 to 1980 model year cars. The shift lever was also shortened by a couple of inches, with a larger thread diameter, allowing usage of later Honda shift knobs, including the rectangular knob used on all 1986 and newer Accords.

Second generation (1981)[edit]

Second generation series SY/SZ/AC/AD
Overview
Also called	Honda Vigor (Japan)
Production	1981–1985
Model years	1982–1985
Assembly	Sayama, Saitama, Japan Marysville, Ohio, United States (Marysville Auto Plant) Nelson, New Zealand (Honda New Zealand) North Jakarta, Indonesia (PT. Prospect Motor) Johor Bahru, Malaysia (OASB)[17] Bangkok, Thailand (Honda Cars (Thailand) Co.)
Designer	Yukio Kurosu (1979)[23]
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Body style	3-door hatchback 4-door sedan
Powertrain
Engine	1598 cc EY 12-valve I4 (facelift) 1602 cc EL1 I4 (1981–1983) 1751 cc EK1 I4 (1981–1983) 1829 cc ES2 12-valve I4 (facelift) 1829 cc ES3 12-valve EFI I4 (1984–1985)
Transmission	5-speed manual 3-speed Hondamatic 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,450 mm (96.5 in) sedan
Length	4,410 mm (173.6 in) sedan[24]
Width	1,650 mm (65.0 in) sedan
Height	1,375 mm (54.1 in) sedan

Debuted on 22 September 1981, in Japan, Europe, and North America, this generation of the Accord being produced in Japan, also became the first to be built in the United States, at Honda’s plant in Marysville, Ohio. Since its first year in the American market, it also became the best-selling Japanese nameplate in the United States, retaining that position for about 15 years.^[25] In Japan, a sister model called the Honda Vigor was launched simultaneously with the new Accord. This allowed Honda to sell the product at different sales channels called Honda Clio, which sold the Accord, and Honda Verno, that sold the Vigor.

Modernizing the interior and exterior, the second-generation Accord was mechanically very similar to the original, using the same 1,751 cc (1.751 L; 106.9 cu in) EK-1 CVCC engine in the Japanese market. Vehicles with a manual transmission and the CVCC carburetor earned 13.6 km/L (38 mpg_‑imp; 32 mpg_‑US) based on Japanese Government emissions tests using 10 different modes of scenario standards, and 110 PS (81 kW; 108 bhp), and 23 km/L (65 mpg_‑imp; 54 mpg_‑US) with consistently maintained speeds at 60 km/h. European market cars received the tested 1.6-litre EL1 engine with 80 PS (59 kW; 79 bhp) DIN at 5000 rpm.^[26]

This car included popular features of the time such as shag carpet, velour cabin trim, and chrome accents. An optional extra on the 1981 Accord was an Electro Gyrocator, the world’s first automatic in-car navigation system.^[27] Japanese market cars were available in Silver, Sky Blue, and Beige. The LX hatchback offered a digital clock and slightly higher fuel economy (due to its lighter weight). In Europe, the Accord was available as a fairly well equipped (for the time) standard version, as well as a very luxurious EX model at a modest upcharge.^[26]

In the United States, Federal lighting regulations required headlamps of sealed beam construction and standard size and shape on all vehicles, so Accords in North America were equipped with four rectangular headlamp units rather than the aerodynamic composite replaceable-bulb units used on Accords sold outside North America (note European specification imagery). Other Automotive lighting variations included amber front and red rear side marker lights and reflectors in North America, and headlamp washers and a red rear fog lamp for European markets. Japanese-market Accords were unique from all other markets in that they offered adjustable ride height control and side-view mirrors installed on the mid-forward wings.^[28]

In November 1982, Honda made a fully four-speed automatic available with the 1.8-litre engine, a major improvement over the earlier, three-speed semi-automatic «Hondamatic» transmission. This quickly filtered through to export markets, where the outdated Hondamatic was soon superseded entirely. The manual five-speed transmission remained unchanged. A new 120 mph speedometer replaced the earlier 88 mph unit. The Special Edition (SE) featured Novillo leather seating, power windows, a power sunroof, and door locks. Gray was added as a colour option. A slightly modified EK-2 engine was introduced, replacing the earlier EK-1, albeit still carbureted.

1983 refresh[edit]

By 1983, Accords sold in the eastern United States were produced at the new Marysville plant, with quality considered equal to those produced in Japan. In June 1983, for the 1984 model year, the Accord body was restyled with a slightly downward beveled nose and a new series of 12-valve CVCC powerplants.^[29] Globally there was a 1.6 (EY) and also the slightly more powerful ES2 1,829 cc (1.829 L; 111.6 cu in), yielding 86 bhp (64 kW) in federal trim. Honda integrated rear side marker lights and reflectors into the side of the tail light units. European Accords now included a side turn signal repeater just behind each front wheel well. The U.S. requirement for standardised headlamps was rescinded in late 1983, but North American Accords continued to use sealed beams until the fourth-generation models were released in 1989.

The LX offered velour upholstery, auto-reverse cassette stereo, air conditioning, cruise control, power brakes, power steering, power windows and power door locks (sedan only), a digital clock, roof pillar antenna, along with thick black belt moldings, integrated bumpers and flush plastic mock-alloy style wheels covers that resembled the trend-setting Audi 5000. Supplies were tight, as in the Eastern states, the wait was months for a Graphite Gray sedan, a then-popular colour. The LX hatchback was the only 1984 version of the Accord to include dual side-view mirrors.^{[citation needed]}

The 1983 Accord SE Sedan carried over features of the 1981 SE Sedan, including leather interior, power windows, power antenna, and aluminum alloy wheels. Some new features included a 7-band graphic equaliser, power booster and Dolby music sensor for the AM/FM cassette stereo system, and a power glass moonroof. Only one colour was offered in the SE trim: Dove Gray.

The 1984 sedan was available in four exterior colours, Greek White and three metallic options: Columbus Gray, Regency Red (burgundy), and Stratos Blue (steel). The regular hatchback was available in Greek White, Dominican Red, and the metallic Stratos Blue. The 1984 LX hatchback came in three metallic colours only: Graphite Gray, Regency Red, and Copper Brown.

It was one of the first Japanese engineered vehicles to offer computer controlled, fuel-injection with one injector per cylinder, also known as multiple port fuel injection. This arrived on 24 May 1984 on the ES series 1.8 L engine, and was known as Honda’s Programmed Fuel Injection, or PGM-FI.^[30] This option was not offered until 1985 in the United States market. Vehicles with PGM-FI (ES3 series engine) earned 13.2 km/L (37 mpg_‑imp; 31 mpg_‑US) based on Japanese Government emissions tests using 10 different modes of scenario standards, with 130 PS (95.6 kW; 128.2 bhp), and 22 km/L (62 mpg_‑imp; 52 mpg_‑US) with consistently maintained speeds at 60 km/h (37.3 mph).^[31]

In 1985, the Special Edition returned as the SE-i, capitalizing on the final year of the second generation’s production. A fuel-injected, 101 bhp (75 kW)^[32] non-CVCC ES3 engine was exclusive to this model. The moniker, SE-i, was adapted from the SE trim, but included the «-i» to signify the higher trim level’s fuel-injected engine. This 12-valve, 1,829 cc (1.829 L; 111.6 cu in) engine was the first non-CVCC engine used in an Accord and was the same basic engine design used by Honda until 1989. Like the previous SE trim in 1983, the SE-i featured Novillo leather seating, power moonroof, bronze-tinted glass, a premium sound system with cassette, and 13-inch alloy wheels. The luxury equipment features on the SE-i paralleled the same features offered on the Honda Vigor VTL-i, which was only sold in Japan. Two colours were offered: Graphite Gray Metallic and Barley Brown Metallic.

Available options differed from market to market. The 1.8-litre engine, updated four-speed automatic transmission, and ‘EX’ trim level options were first made available in New Zealand during the 1984 model year refresh alongside the 1.6-litre ‘LX’ model.

Japan generally received more options earlier than the rest of the world. In 1981, the Accord offered an adjustable ride height air suspension in the Japanese market. From 1983 in Japan and 1984 in Europe, the second-generation Accord was available with anti-lock brakes (called ALB) as an option. This braking system was the first time that an Accord used four-wheel disc brakes. Fuel injection became available in 1984 in the Japanese market with the earlier introduction of the ES3 engine in the SE-i. Models took a year to arrive in North American and European markets with less stringent emissions laws continuing, using carburetors throughout second-generation production.

Third generation (1985)[edit]

Third generation series CA1/2/3/4/5/6
Accord DX sedan
Overview
Also called	Honda Vigor (Japan)
Production	1985–1989
Model years	1986–1989
Assembly	Sayama, Saitama, Japan Marysville, Ohio, USA (Marysville Auto Plant) Alliston, Ontario, Canada (HCM) Petone/Nelson, New Zealand (New Zealand Motor Corporation/Honda New Zealand) Ayuthaya, Thailand (Honda Cars (Thailand) Co.) North Jakarta, Indonesia (PT. Prospect Motor) Johor Bahru, Malaysia (OASB)[17]
Designer	Toshi Oshika (1983)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Body style	2-door coupe 3-door hatchback 3-door shooting-brake (AeroDeck) 4-door sedan
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L A16A1 I4 1.8 L A18A I4 1.8 L B18A I4 2.0 L A20A I4 2.0 L B20A I4
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length	Hatchback: 4,440 mm (174.8 in) 1985–1987 Sedan: 4,549 mm (179.1 in) 1987–1989 Sedan & Coupe: 4,564 mm (179.7 in)
Width	Hatchback & Coupe: 1,694 mm (66.7 in) Sedan: 1,712 mm (67.4 in)
Height	Hatchback & Coupe: 1,336 mm (52.6 in) Sedan: 1,356 mm (53.4 in)

The third-generation Accord was introduced in Japan on 4 June 1985 and in Europe and North America later that year. It had a very striking exterior design styled by Toshi Oshika in 1983, that resonated well with buyers internationally. One notable feature was the hidden headlamps. Because this generation was also sold as the Honda Vigor, the Accord received the hidden headlamps. Honda’s Japanese dealership channel called Honda Verno all had styling elements that helped identify products only available at Honda Verno. As a result, Japanese market Accords had a Honda Verno styling feature but were sold at newly established Japanese dealerships Honda Clio with the all-new, luxury Honda Legend sedan, and international Accords were now visually aligned with the Prelude, the CR-X, and the new Integra.

The retractable headlamps of the third generation Accord sedan were in Japan, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, KY region (Arabian countries), and on cars in Taiwan that were imported from the United States. In other countries, the Accord sedan had conventional headlamps, including in Japan from July 1987, on «Accord CA«, with CA standing for «Continental Accord». Accords in all other bodies (hatchback, AeroDeck, coupe) had only retractable headlamps worldwide.

At its introduction in 1985, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award.^[33]

The third-generation Accord became the first Honda to employ double wishbones at both the front and rear ends. While more expensive than competitors’ MacPherson strut systems, this setup provided better stability and sharper handling for the vehicle. All had front sway bars and upper models had rear sway bars as well. Brakes were either small all-wheel discs with twin-piston calipers (available on the Japanese-market all 2.0-Si models and since May 1987 on other trim levels with optional 4-wheel Anti-Lock Brake System), larger all-wheel discs with single-piston calipers or a front disc/rear drum system. 4-wheel Anti-Lock Brake System was available as an option in Japan and Europe. Base model Accords rode on 13-inch steel wheels with hubcaps with more expensive models having the option of 14-inch alloy wheels.

The Accord’s available engines varied depending on its market: Japan received the A18A, A20A, B18A, B20A and A20A3 (US imported cars); Europe received the A16A1, A20A1, A20A2, A20A3, A20A4, B20A2, and B20A8; Australia and New Zealand received A20A2 and A20A4; other regions received A20A2 and/or A16A1; while United States and Taiwan (US imported cars) received the A20A1 and A20A3; Canada received A20A2 and A20A4 in 1987, A20A1 and A20A3 since 1988. On Accord 1986 model year engine block was marked as BS and BT in the United States, BS1 and BT1 in Canada, these cars had chassis code BA. Since 1987 the engine block in Indonesia was marked as NA instead of A20A2. The engine block in Thailand was marked as A.

The Accord’s trim levels ranged from spartan to luxurious. In the Japanese home market, the Accord was available with a full power package, heated mirrors (optional), a digital instrument cluster (optional), sunroof (optional), cruise control, and climate control (which was also optional). Some North European export models also had heated front seats and headlight washers. North American and Australian Accords were not available with many of these options, particularly in the US because Honda was seen as a builder of economy cars, and not to cannibalise sales from the recently introduced (1986) Acura line.

Throughout the different markets, in addition to the sedan model, the Accord was available with different body styles which included a three-door hatchback, a three-door shooting-brake called Accord AeroDeck, and a two-door coupe which was added in 1987 for the 1988 model year. The coupe, which was built exclusively in Honda’s Marysville, Ohio factory, was «reverse exported» back to Japan where it was known as the US-coupe CA6.

In 1989, the last year of production for the third generation, the SE-i trim returned again to the American market in sedan and coupe models. Standard features in the SE-i included leather-trimmed seats and door panel inserts, alloy wheels, power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes, tinted glass, air conditioning, power steering, power windows, power moonroof (sedan only), dual-outlet exhaust, dual body-coloured power mirrors, and a Bose audio system with steering wheel-mounted controls. Additional standard features included cruise control, fold-down rear seat backs, adjustable steering column, quartz digital clock, remote boot release, rear window defroster and intermittent wipers. Two colour combinations were available for the sedan: Charcoal Granite Metallic with gray leather interior trim or Tuscany Taupe Metallic with beige leather interior trim. For the coupe, two different colour combinations were available: Asturias Gray Metallic with gray leather interior trim and Brittany Blue-Green Metallic with beige leather interior trim.

Accord AeroDeck[edit]

The third-generation Accord was sold in Japan, Europe, and New Zealand as a three-door hatchback with a flat roof over the rear seats, known in Europe as a shooting-brake. The body style of a flat roof hatchback was also used on the third-generation Honda Civic subcompact, the second-generation Honda City supermini and the first-generation Honda Today kei car. The Honda CR-X was the only three-door hatchback that adopted a fastback, sloping rear hatch «kammback» appearance, demonstrating a performance car appearance identified with Honda Verno products during the mid-1980s.

In North America, the Accord coupe and hatchback models were offered instead. The «AeroDeck» name was reused on the Honda Civic 5-door station wagon, sold in the UK from 1996 to 2000. In parts of Continental Europe, the Accord five-door station wagon was also called the Accord AeroDeck from 1990 until 2008, when the name of the station wagon was renamed the «Accord Tourer».^[34] The AeroDeck was only available in Japan at Honda Clio dealerships as a variation of the Accord.

The cargo handling abilities of the AeroDeck were ceded to the fourth-generation Accord station wagon in 1990. The AeroDeck was unique to the Accord model line, as the AeroDeck was not available as a Honda Vigor, as the Accord and Vigor were mechanically identical. The AeroDeck returned an aerodynamic value of .34, and the 2,600 mm (102.4 in) wheelbase returned a spacious interior for both front and rear passengers, on par with a mid-size sedan. Unfortunately, the appearance was not well received in Japan, as the introduction of the Accord Coupe was more well-liked. The appearance was more popular in the United Kingdom.

The AeroDeck was equipped with a four-wheel double wishbone suspension, which gave both a comfortable ride and cornering performance. In addition, speed-sensitive power steering is included, which gives the car easy turning assistance at speeds below 40 kilometres per hour (25 mph) during operation, such as parallel parking. Note that the top model in Japan «2.0Si» is to 4w-ALB (4-wheel ABS) is standard equipment (with an option to upgrade in other trim packages).

Visibility from the driver’s seat and the passenger seat was better due to the lower instrument panel design of the front window and a large windscreen. And switches are arranged efficiently and at the time was the driving position can be fine-tuned adjustments.

Because of the shape of the vehicle and the flat roof that continued to the rear of the vehicle, opening the rear hatch had some drawbacks in low clearance environments. The lower part of the hatch was not like one used on the station wagon that went all the way down to the rear bumper, so loading cargo into the back wasn’t as convenient as a conventional station wagon with a one-piece hatchback. The rear hatch also wrapped into the rear roof, similar to a gull wing door so that the rear glass was in two pieces, one for the back window, and another part on the rear roof. When open, the hatch rose above the roof at a right angle, providing additional overhead clearance when the hatch was open.

Moreover, because of the emphasis on aiding rear-seat passenger entry, a longer front door was installed, and because power windows were not installed on the lower trim packages «LX», «LX-S» and as such, the window regulator opening felt heavy.

Chassis code configurations[edit]

CODE	ENGINE CODE	REGION(S)
—	CA1	A18A	Japan
—	CA2	B18A	Japan
—	CA3	B20A	Japan
JHM	CA4	A16A1	Europe, Turkey, Pakistan, Singapore and some other
JHM/1HG	BA’86	BS/BT	USA
BS1/BT1	Canada
JHM	CA5’87+	A20A1/A20A3	USA, Canada
1HG	USA, Canada’89
Taiwan (US import)
2HG’87-’88	USA’88, Canada
—	CA5‘87.05+	A20A	Japan
—	CA5	A20A2	Malaysia
JHM	A20A1/A20A2/A20A3’87+/A20A4/B20A2’87+/B20A8’88+	Europe
A20A2/A20A4’87+	Australia
A20A4	New Zealand (Aerodeck only)
A20A2	other
1HG	CA6’88+	A20A1/A20A3	USA, Canada
—	CA6‘88.04+	A20A3	Japan (US import)
—	SE3	A20A2’86/NA’87+	Indonesia
—	AC	A	Thailand
—	different	A20A2/A20A4‘87.10+	New Zealand (except Aerodeck)

Fourth generation (1989)[edit]

Fourth generation series CB7/9
1991 Accord EX sedan (pre-facelift, Canada)
Overview
Also called	Yangcheng YCZ7130M (China; JV)
Production	14 September 1989 – August 1993[35]
Model years	1990–1993
Assembly	Marysville, Ohio, U.S. (Marysville Auto Plant) Sayama, Japan Hsinchu, Taiwan Nelson, New Zealand (Honda New Zealand) East Liberty, Ohio (East Liberty Auto Plant) North Jakarta, Indonesia (PT. Prospect Motor) Johor Bahru, Malaysia (OASB)[17] Ayuthaya, Thailand (Honda Cars (Thailand) Co.) Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (1992–1993)
Designer	Toshihiko Shimizu (1987)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car
Body style	2-door coupe 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Related	Honda Ascot Honda Ascot Innova Honda Inspire Honda Vigor Rover 600
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L F18A I4 2.0 L F20A I4 2.0 L F20A DOHC I4 2.2 L F22A I4
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length	1989–91 Coupe & Sedan: 4,694 mm (184.8 in) 1991 Wagon: 4,724 mm (186.0 in) 1991–93 Coupe & Sedan: 4,704 mm (185.2 in) 1991–93 Wagon: 4,745 mm (186.8 in) 4,680 mm (184 in) Sedan & Wagon (Japan only, all years)
Width	1989–91: 1,725 mm (67.9 in) 1991–93 Coupe & Sedan: 1,704 mm (67.1 in) 1991–93 Wagon: 1,714 mm (67.5 in) 1,695 mm (67 in) (all bodystyles in Japan)
Height	1989–91 Coupe: 1,369 mm (53.9 in) 1989–91 Sedan: 1,389 mm (54.7 in) 1991 Wagon: 1,400 mm (55.1 in) 1991–93 Coupe: 1,326 mm (52.2 in) 1991–93 Wagon: 1,351 mm (53.2 in) 1991–93 Sedan: 1,341 mm (52.8 in)
Curb weight	1,237 kg (2,728 lb)

The fourth-generation Accord, introduced on the «CB» chassis, was unveiled in 1989 for the 1990 model year. Although much larger than its predecessor, the sedan’s styling was evolutionary, featuring the same low-slung design and wraparound rear window as the third-generation Accord. For the first time, a 3-door hatchback was no longer available internationally.

This was one of the first U.S. production cars to feature optic reflectors with completely clear lenses on the headlamps.^[36] The styling reflected influences from the flagship Honda Legend (sold in North America as an Acura), as Japanese Accords were now sold at Honda Clio dealerships, where the Legend, and the Honda Inspire, were sold. The growing popularity of the Accord internationally was evident in the ever-increasing dimensions, which now matched almost exactly with the first-generation Legend introduced in 1985.

For this fourth-generation Accord, Honda made significant engineering design improvements. All Accords sold in North America came with a completely new all-aluminum 2.2-litre 16-valve electronic fuel-injected engine standard, replacing the previous 2.0-litre 12-valve model from the past generation. Also noteworthy, all Accords equipped with automatic transmissions used an electronically controlled rear engine mount to reduce low-frequency noise and vibration. The mount contained two fluid-filled chambers separated by a computer-controlled valve. At low engine speeds, fluid is routed through the valve damping vibration. Above 850 rpm, fluid is routed around the valve making the engine mount stiffer.

In the U.S., the LX-i and SE-i designations were dropped, being replaced with the DX, LX, and EX trim levels. The Canadian Accord trim levels varied slightly from the U.S. models with LX, EX, and EX-R roughly corresponding to the American DX, LX, and EX, respectively. Fourth-generation Japanese-assembled EXi Accords sold in Australia offered the same 4-wheel steering technology as was available optionally on the U.S. Honda Prelude, but was not included on the New Zealand-assembled versions. The four-wheel steering system was also available on the Accord’s Japanese platform-mate, called the Honda Ascot FTBi. U.S. Accord Coupes were available in the same DX, LX and EX trims as the U.S. Accord Saloon (LX, EX, and EX-R in Canada).

A 125-horsepower (93 kW) 4-cylinder engine was offered in the DX and LX models (F22A1), while the 1990 and 1991 model year EX received a 130 hp (97 kW) version (F22A4). Cruise control was dropped from the DX sedan, with air conditioning remaining a dealer-installed option. The LX kept the same features as the previous generation including air conditioning, power windows, door locks, and mirrors. The 90–91 EX added 5 horsepower due to a different exhaust manifold design, slightly larger exhaust piping, and a twin outlet muffler. 15-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels, sunroof, upgraded upholstery, rear stabiliser bar, and a high-power 4-speaker stereo cassette were standard on all EX models. Some models though rare were special ordered with an anti-lock braking system (at that time abbreviated as ALB, now all automakers refer to it as ABS). A redesigned manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch was standard equipment in all trims while an all-new electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission was optional for all models.

Some new dealer-installed accessories were now offered including a single-disc in-dash CD player or boot-mounted 6-disc CD changer, stereo equaliser, fog lights, security system, rear wing spoiler, boot lip spoiler, luggage rack, full and half nose mask, center armrest, window visors, sunroof visor, car cover, and a cockpit cover.

Because of tightening auto safety regulations from the NHTSA, all 1990 and 1991 model year Accords sold in the United States came equipped with motorised shoulder belts for front passengers to comply with passive restraint mandates. These semi-automatic restraints were a two-component system; a motorised shoulder belt along with a non-integrated and manually operated seatbelt. The shoulder belts automatically raced around each window frame encircling both the driver and front-seat passenger whenever the front door closed. The process reversed to release them when opened. The lap belts, however, still required manual fastening.

In early 1990 for the 1991 model year, Honda unveiled the Accord wagon, to be manufactured at the Marysville, Ohio plant. Production began in late November, 1990.^[37] The Ohio plant exported right-hand drive wagons and coupes to Europe and Japan. In Europe, the station wagon was called the «Aerodeck» in reference to the 1985–1989 three-door vehicle. All station wagons sold outside the United States were affixed with a small badge on the «C» pillar denoting the vehicle was built at the Ohio facility. European and Japanese vehicles had options not available within the U.S. including automatic climate control systems, power seats, and several other minor features. The Accord Wagons were available from November 1990, only in LX and EX trim in North America or just 2.2i in Japan. They had larger front brakes to compensate for the added weight and unlike other U.S. Accords, including a driver’s side airbag as standard equipment. Other than a retractable tonneau cover in the rear cargo area and keyless entry on EX models, the wagons were equipped the same as their coupe and sedan counterparts.^[38]

Return of the SE (1991)[edit]

Honda reintroduced the SE (previously SE-i) sedan for 1991. It returned to the lineup without the traditional Bose high-powered audio system but with an AM/FM stereo cassette 4×20 watt EX audio system; leather-trimmed steering wheel, leather seats and door panels, a fuel-injected 140 hp (104 kW) engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and 4-wheel disc brakes w/ ABS as standard equipment. For the first time, a manual transmission was not offered in the SE. Two colours were available: Solaris Silver Metallic with Graphite Black interior and Brittany Blue Metallic with Ivory interior. Unlike previous editions, the 1991 SE was not equipped with uniquely styled alloy wheels but instead carried the EX model wheels.

Update (1992–1993)[edit]

Accords received a minor facelift in 1991 for the 1992 model year. The SE trim was dropped again but left behind its 140 hp (104 kW) F22A6 engine for use in the EX models. This engine added 15 hp over the DX and LX trims and 10 hp over the 90–91 EX trim due to a further revised exhaust system. The system used the same EX-SE twin outlet muffler, a revised air intake tract, a revised camshaft, and a revised intake manifold using IAB butterfly valves which open at 4600 rpm to increase air intake breathing at high rpm. It was similar in design to the 92–96 Prelude Si and VTEC models. For the 1992 and 1993 model years, the motorised shoulder belt system was replaced with a standard driver-side airbag and conventional shoulder/seatbelt arrangement for all but the center rear passenger. Anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes became standard on the EX. The front and rear facias received a more rounded and updated look. Coupe and sedan models received a new grille, new headlamps, amber parking lights, slightly thinner body side molding, updated wheel designs and for the first time, the EX coupe used wheels different from the EX sedan. The sedans received restyled shortened taillamps with an inverted amber turn signal and backup light positions. The wagon taillamps though still resembled those from the 1990–1991 Accord. The US-market coupe used the new revised inverted positioning of the signal and backup lights, but the shape of the taillamps still resembled those of the 90–91 models. EX trim levels included a radio anti-theft function to deter stereo theft. A front driver’s seat armrest was now standard on LX and EX models. Some dealer-installed accessories were dropped including the luggage rack, boot-lip spoiler, and cockpit cover. A gold finish kit was added.

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  Coupe (1991 facelift)

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  Coupe (1991 facelift)

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  Sedan (1991 facelift)

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  Sedan (1991 facelift)

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  Wagon (1991 facelift)

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  Interior

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10th Anniversary Edition and return of the SE (1993)[edit]

In 1992, Honda introduced the 10th Anniversary Edition sedan to commemorate the 10th year of U.S. Accord production. The 10th Anniversary Edition was based on the Accord LX sedan but came equipped with several features not available in the LX trim. The upgrades included ABS, 4-wheel disc brakes, 15-inch EX coupe six-spoke alloy wheels, body-coloured side moldings, chin spoiler, and standard automatic transmission. Three colours were offered for the 10th Anniversary Edition: Frost White, Granada Black Pearl, and Arcadia Green Pearl. The 10th Anniversary models also included the same premium seat fabric found in EX models. The Frost White and Arcadia Green cars were paired with the same interior colour as their LX/EX counterparts, Blue and Ivory, respectively. The Granada Black cars were paired with Gray interior, while the Granada Black EX had an Ivory interior.

The SE returned in late 1992 as both a sedan and for the first time since the 1989 SE-i, as a coupe. The SE sedan featured standard dual front airbags; the first Accord to do so. An 8-button, 4-speaker Honda-Bose audio system, automatic transmission, leather trim, body-coloured bumper, and body side moldings were standard. The SE coupe included a factory rear wing spoiler which differed slightly in design from the already available dealer-installed accessory rear wing spoiler. In Canada, the SE came with heated front seats and heated side-view mirrors. Both the sedan and coupe received distinctive 15-inch alloy wheels as well. All SE sedans during 1990–1991 (1991 MY) and 1992–1993 (1993 MY) were manufactured in Japan, while all SE coupes were produced in the U.S. The 1993 MY sedan was available in two colours: Cashmere Silver Metallic and Geneva Green Pearl, both with Ivory interior. The coupe was offered with two colours as well: Cashmere Silver Metallic and Atlantis Blue Pearl, both again with Ivory interior. 1993 would be the swan song for the SE as exclusive, high content, limited edition Accord model. Later generations would use a «Special Edition» designation rather than the previously used «SE» designation. These models were a combination of an Accord LX with several EX features similar to the 1993 10th Anniversary Edition LX.

At the end of the model life of the CB Accord, a «pillared hardtop» model called the Honda Ascot Innova was launched in Japan, based on the CB Accord chassis, but with a different, much more modern-styled body, taking cues from the 1992 Honda Prelude.

Honda Ascot[edit]

The fourth-generation Accord spawned a sister model in 1989, called the Honda Ascot which, while mechanically identical to the Accord, featured unique sedan bodywork, although it bore a resemblance to the Accord. The Ascot was sold through the Honda Primo network in Japan while the Accord was distributed through the Honda Clio network.

Honda Vigor and Honda Inspire[edit]

Unlike previous generations of the Honda Vigor, which were simply upmarket versions of the Accord, the third generation ‘CB5’ model was spun off as a model in its own right and was based on a different platform which featured a longitudinal engine layout compared to the transverse set-up of the Accord. A sister model to the Vigor, the Honda Inspire, was also unveiled in 1989 and, bar a different front grille, front and rear lights, and bumpers, sported identical bodywork. The Vigor was available in the United States and Canada under the Acura brand.

Fifth generation (1993)[edit]

For the first time in the model’s history, Honda developed two distinct versions of the Accord when the fifth-generation model was launched in the Fall of 1993; one version for the European market and one for the North American and Japanese market. Honda and the Rover Group created the European Accord and the Rover 600, a reflection of the past success they had with the Honda Legend and the Rover 800. This generation Accord was also sold in Japan as the Isuzu Aska, while some Isuzu products were sold as Honda products there also.

At its introduction in 1993, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award for the second time.

North America, Japan and Asia Pacific[edit]

Fifth generation Japan, North America and Asia-Pacific series CD3/4/5/6/7/9
Accord EXi sedan (pre-facelift)
Overview
Also called	Isuzu Aska Datong Accord (China; JV) Xinkai HXK6360 (China; JV)
Production	September 1993–1997
Model years	1994–1997
Assembly	Marysville, Ohio, U.S. (Marysville Auto Plant) Sayama, Japan Jalisco, Mexico (Honda de México) Nelson, New Zealand (Honda New Zealand) North Jakarta, Indonesia (PT. Prospect Motor) Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines Johor Bahru, Malaysia (OASB)[39] Ayuthaya, Thailand (Honda Cars (Thailand) Co.) Hsinchu, Taiwan Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
Designer	Yukio Kurosu, Kohichi Hirata (1990, 1992)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car
Body style	2-door coupe 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Related	Acura CL Acura TL Acura Vigor Honda Inspire
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L F18B I4 (CD3) 2.0 L F20B I4 (CD4) 2.0 L F20B3 I4 (CD9) 2.2 L F22A3 I4 (CD5) 2.2 L F22B I4 (CD5, CD7) 2.2 L F22B1 I4 (CD5, CD7) 2.2 L F22B2 I4 (CD5, CD7) 2.2 L F22B5 I4 (CD7, CF2) 2.2 L H22A I4 (CD6, CD8, CF2) 2.7 L C27A4 V6 (CE6)
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,715 mm (106.9 in)
Length	1994–95 Wagon: 4,770 mm (187.8 in) 1994–95 Sedan & Coupe: 4,674 mm (184.0 in) 1996–97 Coupe & Sedan: 4,714 mm (185.6 in) 1996–97 Wagon & V6 Sedan: 4,785 mm (188.4 in)
Width	1,781 mm (70.1 in)
Height	1994–95 Wagon: 1,420 mm (55.9 in) Coupe: 1,389 mm (54.7 in) Sedan: 1,400 mm (55.1 in) 1996–97 V6 Sedan: 1,405 mm (55.3 in) 1996–97 LX Wagon: 1,422 mm (56.0 in) 1996–97 Wagon: 1,458 mm (57.4 in)
Curb weight	1,295 kg (2,855 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Honda Accord (CF3/4/5 CL2/3) Honda Accord (CF8 CG1/2/3/4/5/6) Honda Crosstour (Accord wagon; North America and China)

The fifth-generation North American Accord was launched on 9 September 1993, for the 1994 model year and was based on the new ‘CD’ chassis. Larger than its predecessor, primarily to better suit the requirements of the North American market, the new model grew in width but shrunk in length, leaving it classified as a mid-size car in North America. It thus became too wide to fit within the favorable tax bracket in Japan, where its role was to be partially taken over by the slightly narrower second-generation Honda Ascot (sold at Honda Primo Japanese dealerships) and Honda Rafaga (sold at Honda Verno). Previous generations of the Accord sold in Japan were limited to a width dimension of 1,695 mm (67 in) while international models were slightly wider, however, this generation no longer complied. The engines offered with the Accord also exceeded the maximum limit of 2000cc to remain in the favorable «compact» tax bracket. The installation of a 2.0-litre engine in Japanese models made buyers liable for more annual road tax over the smaller 1.8-litre engine, which affected sales.

Development began in September 1989, along with the design process in June 1990. The final design was selected by an early date of 18 December 1990 and frozen by mid-1991. Design inconsistencies in early 1992, caused several alterations to be made until April 1992, when a secondary design freeze took place, ahead of scheduled 1993 production. Design patents were later filed in the United States on 16 December 1992 for the «CD». Production later began at Marysville assembly on 24 August 1993.^[40][41]

Honda of Japan marketed four different size engines in the Japanese-spec Accord sedan: 1.8, 2.0, 2.2 VTEC and 2.2 DOHC VTEC. The Japanese-spec Accord models were marketed as the following: EF, EX, 2.0EX, 2.0EXL, 2.2VTE, 2.2VTL, 2.2VTS and SiR. All Accord versions were sold at Honda Clio locations in Japan.

The fifth-generation Accord became the first Accord to be built and sold in the Philippines.^[42]

The DX, LX and EX models remained the American trim lines, while Canada retained the LX, EX and EX-R. The 5-speed manual transmission remained mostly unchanged, while the 4-speed automatic noted for its hard shifts, now included Honda’s «Grade-Logic» shift program, which would prevent «gear-hunting» by holding the current gear while driving on a sloped incline. All Accord models received a more ergonomic interior with standard safety features such as dual airbags and reinforced side-impact beams. Exclusive to the EX was the F22B1 SOHC VTEC version of previous-generation 2.2-litre 4-cylinder (making 145 hp (108 kW) up from 140 hp (104 kW) on the previous generation EX), anti-lock brakes (now an option for the LX), 4-wheel disc brakes, 15-inch alloy wheels, and a rear stabiliser bar. Leather was an option in the EX trim with leather-equipped models now being referred to as EX-L. DX and LX models came equipped similarly to the previous generation and were fitted with a revised version of the previous generation’s 2.2-litre non-VTEC 4-cylinder engine. This F22B2 engine was rated at 130 hp (97 kW) up from 125 hp (93 kW) the previous generation. The Accord was again named Motor Trend Import Car of the Year for 1994. The Accord coupe as in the previous generation looked almost exactly like the sedan and was the last generation of the Accord to offer a wagon variant in North America until the introduction of the Accord Crosstour in 2009.

In 1994, the 1995 Accord debuted a V6 engine, the 2.7 L C27 borrowed from the first-generation Acura Legend, in the U.S. market. The V6 was offered in both the LX and EX versions of the sedan, LX models being referred to as LX-V6 and EX models as EX-V6. EX-V6 models came equipped similarly to the EX-L with leather seats being the only option in the EX-V6. The addition of the taller C27 engine required substantial alterations to the CD platform, with V6 models sporting a redesigned engine layout, taller front bumpers, and a different bonnet than I4 models; however, these differences are difficult to spot without both models parked side by side. Both versions of the V6 received a dual-outlet exhaust, a 4-speed automatic transmission, 15-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels on the EX-V6, and 15-inch steel wheels with full covers on the LX-V6, and a slightly updated front grille (which would be later used in all 96–97 Accords). The Accord saw very few other changes for 1995 with the exception of a few different exterior and interior colour combinations.

In 1995, the Accord underwent the usual mid-generation facelift for 1996. More rounded bumpers, a slightly modified front fascia (which was originally exclusive in the V6 models in 1995) with new signal lights and rear taillamps gave the Accord a softer look. All Hondas now complied with the federal government’s requirement of OBD II engine diagnostics though all three engine choices remained the same. In order to increase the Accord’s competitiveness against its rivals in different international markets, Honda CEO Nobuhiko Kawamoto decided on one basic platform for the sixth-generation Accord, but with different bodies and proportions for local markets. In the U.S., the 1996 model lineup included the 25th Anniversary Edition, a model positioned between the DX and LX. The Special Edition trim package was introduced.

For the 1997 model year, Honda released the «Special Edition» version of the Accord (not to be confused with the SE). It was offered in three colours: Heather Mist Metallic, San Marino Red, and Dark Currant Pearl. The Special Edition received a factory-installed security system with keyless entry, single-disc CD player, body-coloured side molding, distinctive alloy wheels, and a sunroof. It was offered in automatic transmission only and was fitted with the same engine as the LX. Acclaimed for its handling, the 1996 Accord has been known^{[by whom?]} as one of the best-handling Japanese mid-size sedans of all time, posting impressive lateral g figures of up to .89 g’s.^{[citation needed]}

In New Zealand, the fifth-generation Accord was assembled at Honda’s manufacturing site in Nelson and was released in March 1994. It was available in LXi, EXi and EXi-S trim levels. A facelift was released in December 1995, which coincided with the release of VTEC engines in the upper-spec models. Trim levels were LXi, VTi, and VTi-S. These were the first NZ-market Accords to have airbags – two in the VTi-S, one in the VTi.

U.S.- and Japan-built coupe and wagon models of this generation were shipped to Europe with both left and right-hand-drive but there was no V6 option.

This generation of the Accord is one of the most frequently stolen cars in the U.S.^[43]

The 1994 Honda Accord was named Motor Trend‘s «Import Car of the Year».^[44]

Honda Accord SiR[edit]

Honda of Japan produced three high-performance models of the Accord for the Japanese domestic market referred to as the SiR, which was available for sale at Honda Clio dealerships in Japan. The sports car approach to the Accord SiR was aimed at aligning the Accord with the Honda Verno sports sedan that replaced the Vigor, called the Honda Saber a platform-mate shared with the Honda Inspire. The compact sedan role the Accord previously filled was now relegated to the Honda Rafaga and Ascot. The Accord SiR models came equipped with the Japan-spec 2.2-litre DOHC VTEC (H22A) 4-cylinder engine instead of the 2.2-litre SOHC VTEC (F22B1) 4-cylinder engine found in the EX. The Japan-spec H22A engine specs were 190 bhp (142 kW; 193 PS) at 6,800 rpm; peak torque 152 lb⋅ft (206 N⋅m) at 5,500 rpm with a compression ratio of 10.6:1. The Japan-spec H22A engine was similar to the H22A1 engine found in the North American market used in the 1993-1996 Prelude VTEC.^[45]

The Japan-built SiR sedan (94–97) was available with a 5-speed manual transmission as standard equipment or an optional «Grade-Logic» 4-speed automatic transmission.^[46] The Honda of America-built (HAM) Accord SiR coupe and then the 1997 SiR wagon had the «Grade-Logic» four-speed automatic transmission as standard equipment (5-speed manual transmission were not available for these two models). It came with cloth sport seats styled similar to the Prelude or optional leather seats, both exclusive to the SiR. The SiR also had some power options found on the Accord EX. The Accord SiR coupe (94–97) and the Accord SiR wagon (1997) were exclusively available for the Japanese market. SiR chassis codes for the sedan were the CD6, the coupe-CD8, and the 1997 wagon-CF2 (production began in September 1996 for the 1997 SiR wagons which lasted for almost one year). The Accord SiR Coupe and the Accord SiR wagon (1997), which were exclusively built in the United States at Honda’s Marysville Ohio plant (HAM) but were marketed for Japan export only for this particular model, was not offered in North America.^[47]

The Accord SiR Coupe and then Accord SiR wagon was built with the Japan-spec H22A powertrains which were shipped from Japan and were installed into the HAM-built Accord SiR models. The 1994–1997 «CD» Accord chassis was designed for the H22A powertrain to be installed; because the firewall was curved at the top to allow more space for the tilting backward of the H22A engine near the middle of the firewall. The H22A 4-cylinder engine was the most powerful inline 4-cylinder engine Honda built for the Prelude and the Accord before the 1995 U.S.-spec V6 sedan. The Accord SiR suspension was improved with a stiffer front sway bar (27.2 mm x 4.0 mm), stiffer rear sway bar (16 mm), stiffer front and rear coil springs.

Features for the 94–95 Accord SiR models (sedans and coupes) included the following items: cruise control, automatic climate control (Similar to the first-generation Acura CL), Bose stereo system, 7,400 redline tachometer, optional electronic traction control, and optional limited-slip differential for automatic transmission, optional SRS and airbags, factory-installed driving lights, optional factory-installed «pop up» navigation radio head unit, sound insulation liner under front bonnet, black-housing headlamps, no side molding was available on the Accord SiR sedan, optional rear sunscreen, optional sunroof, and power-retractable outside mirrors. Features for the 96–97 Accord SiR models (sedans, coupes, and wagons) included the same as above while adding; optional cruise control, rear window wiper on the sedan, optional leather interior, and a coloured side molding for the sedan as well.

European model[edit]

Fifth generation CC7 & CE7/8/9 Europe
European-spec Accord (pre-facelift)
Overview
Also called	Honda Ascot Innova
Production	1993–1998
Assembly	Swindon, England (HUKM)
Designer	Shigeo Ueno (1989)[48]
Body and chassis
Class	Large family car
Body style	4-door sedan
Related	Rover 600
Powertrain
Engine	petrol: 1.8 L F18A3 I4 2.0 L F20Z I4 2.2 L F22Z2 I4 2.3 L H23A3 I4 diesel: 2.0 L Rover 20T2N I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length	4,675 mm (184.1 in)
Width	1,715 mm (67.5 in)
Height	1,380 mm (54.3 in)
Curb weight	1,240–1,375 kg (2,734–3,031 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Honda Accord (CG7/8/9 CH5/6/7/8) (Europe)

The fifth-generation Accord for the European market was unveiled in 1993 and was completely different from the global model (‘CD’). It was in fact the Japanese-market Honda Ascot Innova which was based on the previous fourth-generation ‘CB’ Accord. It was the result of a joint effort with the Rover Group that provided Rover with the 600 series. The exterior was designed by Shigeo Ueno, was finalised in 1989.^[49] The styling of the European Accord differed dramatically from the larger North American variant which featured a more conventional sedan styling compared to the European model’s low slung, fastback-inspired look which also incorporated rear quarter windows.

In 1996, the European Accord received a minor facelift and was given a new front end and slightly different taillamps. The styling of the facelifted Accord remained identical to the styling of the Ascot Innova (although the frameless doors were replaced with conventional items) and featured the design language first introduced on the fifth-generation Honda Civic. The facelifted Accord was also equipped with two airbags as standard.

However, the European Accord did not spawn a station wagon nor a coupé version. Instead, Honda opted to import the coupé and station wagon (Aerodeck) versions of the global Accord.

The diesel model of the Accord was fitted with the direct injection Rover L-series diesel engine, as also fitted in the Rover 600.

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  European-spec Accord (pre-facelift)

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  1996 European-spec Accord (facelift)

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  1996 European-spec Accord (facelift)

Rover 600[edit]

As part of the tie-up with the Rover Group the European Accord spawned Rover’s replacement for the Austin Montego in 1993. Called the 600, the car shared its platform with the European Accord and, with the exception of the front doors, lower rear doors, and windscreen, sported unique styling which dispensed with the rear quarter windows. The interior design of the 600 was very similar to the Accord’s however, while the dashboard design was identical.

Sixth generation (1997)[edit]

For the sixth generation, Honda split the Accord into three separate models, designed for the Japanese, North American, and European markets. However, the wagon was discontinued in North America while the coupé was discontinued in Japan. This generation also spawned two distinctively branded performance versions for European and Japanese domestic markets, dubbed Type R, and Euro R, respectively.

Seventh generation (2002)[edit]

The seventh generation of the Accord was launched in 2002 (2003 model year in North America),^[50] and consists of two separate models; one for the Japanese and European markets, and the other for North America (CM5), with the Japanese and European model being sold in North America as the Acura TSX. However, both were in fact sold in many other markets, fueled by the popular Cog advertisement for the Accord.
Euro R trim continued into this generation as a performance model for the Japanese market, making use of K20 engine producing 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp), however, European performance model was renamed Type S and used a larger K24 engine tuned to produce 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp).

Japan and Europe[edit]

The European and Japanese Accords were integrated on the previous Japanese Accord’s chassis, but with a new body.^[51] No longer made in Swindon, those Accords were made in Japan, and came in both sedan and station wagon form.

At its introduction in 2003, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award for a record third time.
In Europe, the car featured a 2.0 i-VTEC with 155 PS (114 kW; 152 hp), a 2.4 i-VTEC with 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp), and an «exceptional»^[52] 2.2 i-CDTi turbo-diesel N22A1 engine, initially with 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) and 340 N⋅m (251 lbf⋅ft) of torque, while doing 51 mpg on the EU combined cycle.

This model was sold in certain markets such as Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand as the «Accord Euro» and in North America as the Acura TSX, with a significant distinction being that the TSX featured the interior of the contemporary Honda Inspire instead.^[51]

Accord Euro R (CL7)[edit]

The Honda Accord Euro R (CL7) was launched in October 2002, succeeding the previous Euro R (CL1). A lightened and more sports-focused variant of the Japanese car the Accord Euro R was powered by the K20A 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC engine producing 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) at 8000 rpm and 21 kg⋅m (206 N⋅m; 152 lb⋅ft) of torque at 7000 rpm through the only option of a lightweight 6-speed manual transmission. A similar engine can be found in the JDM Integra Type R (DC5). The Accord Euro-R was only available to the Japanese Domestic Market. Some features that distinguish it are the Recaro seats, the body kit, a MOMO steering wheel, lightweight 17-inch alloys, and a special aluminum gear knob found only in Honda’s Type R variants.

North America and Asia Pacific[edit]

The North American Accord grew in size yet again, becoming a vastly different car than its Japanese and European counterparts. This generation was available in both coupe and sedan forms, while a hybrid model was introduced in early 2005.^[53] For 2006, it was significantly updated.

This Accord was the first to use wheels with five lug nuts instead of the traditional four on 4-cylinder models. The 4-cylinder version came with 161 hp (120 kW) and 160 lb⋅ft (217 N⋅m) (166 hp (124 kW) and 161 lb⋅ft (218 N⋅m) for 2005–2007 models) K24A1 2397 cc 4-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual. The 4-cylinder engine also used a timing chain instead of a timing belt.^[54]

For 2003, Honda began to offer a more aggressive Accord Coupe, equipped with the 240 hp (179 kW) and 212 lb⋅ft (287 N⋅m) (244 hp (182 kW) and 211 lb⋅ft (286 N⋅m) for 2006–2007 models) J30A4 2997cc V6 mated to a 6-speed manual transmission borrowed from the Acura TL Type S (without a limited-slip differential). This coupe came with 17-inch wheels (that varied between the 03-05 and 06-07 models), a strut tower bar, perforated leather seating, carbon fiber dash pieces, and an upgraded 180-watt stereo system. Because of the ability to maintain activation of the VTEC system all the way through hard acceleration, the Accord EX V6 6-speed ran from 0–60 mph in 5.9 seconds according to Car and Driver, more than a second faster than the automatic version.

This model was also sold in Japan as the Honda Inspire from 2003 to 2008. In China, the model got the name Guangzhou-Honda Accord and was sold from 2003 up to December 2009.

Eighth generation (2007)[edit]

Accord in Japan and Europe and Spirior in China[edit]

The updated Accord for the Japanese and European markets went on sale in mid-2008. It is also sold as the Accord Euro in the Australia and New Zealand markets, and as the Acura TSX in North America. It is available as both a sedan and a station wagon. In the People’s Republic of China, a version of the sedan is sold as the Honda Spirior which later on developed an independent second generation. Production began in August 2009 in China, by Dongfeng Honda. Production ended at the end of February 2015 for Australia and New Zealand spec models, although sales continued in Australia until the beginning of 2016.

In Europe, the car maintained the 2.0 and 2.4 i-VTEC petrol (upped to 156 and 198 bhp respectively), whilst a new 2.2 i-DTEC diesel engine provided 147 bhp (110 kW) with 258 lb⋅ft (350 N⋅m) in standard trim levels, and 177 bhp (132 kW) with 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) in Type-S sports trim level. This allowed the Accord to go 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 8.5 seconds, and still do 50 mpg on the EU Combined cycle.^[55] Sales in Europe were discontinued in 2015.

Accord in North America and China and Inspire in Japan[edit]

The North American version of the Accord has a different body from its Japanese counterpart. This shape is sold as the Honda Inspire in Japan and is not sold in Europe. It was discontinued in Japan in September 2012.^{[citation needed]} Larger than the previous model, the sedan was classified as a full-size car by EPA standards, though American Honda executive vice president John Mendel said in 2011 that Honda did not intend to build a full-size car since the trend was for smaller cars having better fuel consumption.^[56] A coupe version was available, as well as a Crosstour fastback model, which was introduced in the U.S. for the 2010 model year.^[57] Engines include a 2.4 L 4-cylinder rated at 177 bhp (132 kW) with 161 lb⋅ft (218 N⋅m) for LX and SE sedans and 190 bhp (142 kW) with 162 lb⋅ft (220 N⋅m) for EX, EX-L and LX-S sedans and coupes; as well as a 3.5 L V6 rated at 272 bhp (203 kW) with 254 lb⋅ft (344 N⋅m).

In Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore, this car which is assembled in Thailand, is sold as the Accord in left or right-hand-drive forms. In Malaysia, the Accord is locally assembled. In Hong Kong, this car is made in Japan and sold as the Accord, and in Taiwan, the Accord is locally assembled. In China, Guangqi Honda also makes this vehicle with 2.0 L, 2.4 L and 3.5 L engines. Guangqi began making the Accord Crosstour in 2010.

In Malaysia, the eighth-generation is also rebadged as the Proton Perdana from December 2013 and is used by government officials. It is assembled at the Honda-DRB plant in HICOM Industrial Park Pegoh, Alor Gajah, Melaka.

Ninth generation (2012)[edit]

For the ninth-generation Accord, Honda appointed Shoji Matsui, who served as an engineer on the Accord platform from 1985 to 1996, as the lead project manager. It is the first Honda vehicle to be completely developed under the administration of Honda CEO Takanobu Ito.

Honda revealed the Accord Coupe Concept at the January 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In August 2012, the company released initial details pertaining to the 2013 Accord sedan, and production versions of both the sedan and coupe were fully unveiled in early September 2012.^[58] The Accord sedan went on sale on 19 September 2012, in the United States, with the coupe following on 15 October 2012. Corresponding release dates in Canada for the sedan and coupe models are 24 September 2012, and 1 November 2012, respectively. In February 2013, the Accord was scheduled to enter the Russian market.^[59] In June 2013, the Accord hybrid and plug-in hybrid were introduced to the Japanese market, with the discontinuation of the Honda Inspire, serving as Honda’s large sedan and one level below the Honda Legend.

From 2014, Honda began exporting the Accord from China to the Middle East, Africa, members of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and others.^[60] However, from 2017 onwards, Accords that are sold in the Middle Eastern markets are now sourced from the Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio.^[61]

While replaced by the tenth-generation in late 2017, the ninth-generation Accord continued to be built in Thailand until 2019 in most right-hand-drive markets.

Tenth generation (2017)[edit]

Tenth generation (CV1/CV2/CV3)
2018 Accord LX (pre-facelift)
Overview
Also called	Honda Inspire (China; Dongfeng Honda)
Production	September 2017 – 2022 (North America) April 2018 – present (China) March 2019 – present (Thailand) February 2020 – present (Malaysia)
Model years	2018–2022 (North America)
Assembly	United States: Marysville, Ohio (Marysville Auto Plant) China: Guangzhou (Guangqi Honda); Wuhan (Dongfeng Honda, Inspire) Thailand: Prachinburi (Honda Automobile (Thailand)) Malaysia: Alor Gajah, Melaka (Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd)
Designer	Tetsuji Morikawa (exterior, 2015) Yosuke Shimizu (interior, 2015)[62]
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car (D)
Body style	4-door sedan
Platform	CCA[63]
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.5 L L15BE / L15BG I4 (turbo) 2.0 L K20C4 I4 (turbo) Petrol hybrid: 2.0 L LFA1/LFB1 PGM-FI DOHC i-VTEC I4 + 2 electric motors[64]
Transmission	6-speed manual (1.5T/2.0T, 2018-2020 Sport trim only) CVT (1.5T) 10-speed Sequential SportShift automatic (2.0T) e-CVT (Hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrain	Power-split hybrid (Accord e:HEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,830 mm (111.4 in)
Length	4,900 mm (192.9 in)
Width	1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height	1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Curb weight	1,420–1,555 kg (3,131–3,428 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Honda Accord (ninth generation)

The tenth-generation Accord was unveiled on 14 July 2017.^[65] Production began on 18 September 2017 and sales began on 18 October 2017 in the United States as a 2018 model.^[66] The tenth-generation Accord is exclusively offered as a four-door sedan, the coupe variant being discontinued.

A base 1.5-litre VTEC turbo four-cylinder engine with available active grille shutters produces 143 kW (192 hp; 194 PS) and 260 N⋅m (192 lbf⋅ft) of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT).^[67] The optional 2.0-litre VTEC turbo four-cylinder engine, which replaced the V6 engine option, was available beginning December 2017. This engine is based on the engine in the Civic Type R, but with a smaller turbocharger, different pistons and camshafts, and the addition of a pair of balance shafts.^[68] The engine, which produced 188 kW (252 hp; 256 PS) and 370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft) of torque is mated to a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission.^[67] The 10-speed automatic is 22 lb (10 kg) lighter than the previous 6-speed.

The Accord Hybrid went on sale in March 2018. The 1.3 kWh lithium-ion battery was reduced in physical size and moved from the boot to under the rear seat.^[69] The generator and propulsion motor permanent magnets no longer contain rare-earth heavy metals.^[70]

To save weight the front subframe, front control arms, bonnet, front and rear bumpers are constructed of aluminum, which were previously reserved for past hybrid models. Approximately 57% of the body is made from high strength steel including 29% ultra-high-strength hot stamped 980-1500 MPa grades. Structural adhesives are employed for the first time on the Accord with 115 ft of adhesive bonding applied to the body.^[71][72] The body in white (BIW) is 42 pounds (19 kg) lighter with improved structural rigidity.

At Virginia International Raceway, Car and Driver tested the 2.0-litre, 6-speed manual Accord with 19″ touring all-season tyres, it covered the 4.1-mile (6.6 km) course in 3:18.4 minutes.^[73]

Other markets[edit]

In China, the Accord Sport Hybrid debuted in April 2018 at the Beijing Auto Show.

The ASEAN (Southeast Asian) market tenth generation Accord debuted on 28 November 2018 at the Thailand International Motor Expo.^[74] It was launched in Thailand on 19 March 2019, in Indonesia on 18 July 2019 at the 27th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show,^[75][76][77] in Australia on 28 November 2019^[78] and in Malaysia on 26 February 2020.^[79] In Thailand, Honda received over 4,000 order for the Accord in two months after prices were released in mid-May, with over 50% of the bookings for the hybrid variant.^[80][81]

The tenth-generation Accord debuted for the Japanese domestic market at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show through October to November 2019 and went on sale in Japan on 21 February 2020 and is imported from Thailand.^[82]

In October 2021, the Accord went on sale in Turkey.

2021 facelift[edit]

For the 2021 model year, the Accord receives a minor facelift, including a revised grille, new wheel designs, and brighter LED headlights. A Sport SE trim replaces the non-hybrid EX, while the manual transmission has been discontinued due to poor sales. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto touchscreen integration became standard on all models, with wireless functionality on EX-L and higher trim levels.^[83]

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  2021 Accord Sport (facelift)

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  2021 Accord Sport (facelift)

Engines[edit]

Engine	Chassis code	Horsepower	Torque
1.5 L L15BE I4 turbo petrol	CV1	192 hp (143 kW; 195 PS) at 5,500 rpm	192 lb⋅ft (260 N⋅m) at 1,600-5,000 rpm
1.5 L L15BG I4 turbo petrol	CV1	187 hp (139 kW; 190 PS) at 5,500 rpm	179 lb⋅ft (243 N⋅m) at 1,500-5,000 rpm
2.0 L K20C4 I4 turbo petrol	CV2	252 hp (188 kW; 255 PS) at 6,500 rpm	273 lb⋅ft (370 N⋅m) at 1,500-4,000 rpm
2.0 L LFA1 / LFB1 I4 hybrid petrol	CV3	143 hp (107 kW; 145 PS) at 6,200 rpm (engine) 181 hp (135 kW; 184 PS) at 5,000-6,000 rpm (electric motor) 212 hp (158 kW; 215 PS) (combined)	129 lb⋅ft (175 N⋅m) at 3,500 rpm (engine) 232 lb⋅ft (315 N⋅m) at 0-2,000 rpm (electric motor)

Safety[edit]

NHTSA 2018 Accord:^[84]

Overall:
Frontal Driver:
Frontal Passenger:
Side Driver:
Side Passenger:
Side Pole Driver:
Rollover:	/ 9.3%

The 2019 Accord received the 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick:^[85]

• Small overlap front: driver-side — Good (vehicle structure rated «Good»).
• Small overlap front: passenger-side — Good (vehicle structure rated «Good»).
• Moderate overlap front — Good.
• Side — Good.
• Roof strength — Good.
• Head restraints and seats — Good.
• Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle — Superior.
• Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian — Advanced.
• Headlights — Acceptable for every trim except for Touring trim (Marginal).
• Child seat LATCH ease of use — Good+ (extra LATCH positions).

Eleventh generation (2022)[edit]

Eleventh generation (CY)
2023 Honda Accord Touring Hybrid (US)
Overview
Production	2022–present
Model years	2023–present
Assembly	United States: Marysville, Ohio (Marysville Auto Plant)
Designer	Takuya Miyazawa[86]
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car (D)
Body style	4-door sedan
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.5 L L15BE[87] turbo I4 (CY1) Petrol hybrid: 2.0 L I4 (CY2)
Transmission	CVT (1.5 L) e-CVT (hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrain	Power-split hybrid
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,830 mm (111.4 in)
Length	4,970 mm (195.7 in)
Width	1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height	1,450 mm (57.1 in)

The eleventh-generation Accord was unveiled on 10 November 2022 to be sold for the 2023 model year.^[88]

By lengthening the overhangs, the exterior of the eleventh-generation Accord is longer than the previous model. This change is to accommodate the new hybrid powertrain system.^[89] Wheelbase and height is unchanged, although the car is 2 mm (0.1 in) wider than before.

The same 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine from the previous generation is used, with updates to feature improved VTEC variable valve lift technology, an upgraded direct injection system, a new cold-active catalyst, a high-rigidity crankshaft, and a revised oil pan to reduce engine noise. The power output is rated at 192 hp (143 kW; 195 PS) with 192 lb⋅ft (260 N⋅m) of torque.^[90] The model is also equipped with a revised continuously variable transmission, which Honda claims to be quieter and better performing. However, the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine has been dropped from the line-up.^[91]

For the U.S. market, the 1.5-litre turbo engine is offered in LX and EX trim levels, while the hybrid option is available for Sport, EX-L, Sport-L and Touring trim levels. Honda expects the hybrid variant to account for 50 percent of the Accord’s sales.^[92]

For the eleventh-generation Accord, Honda also released a new 12.3 inch infotainment system that runs on the Android Automotive operating system. This new screen was dubbed «Honda’s largest screen yet,»^[93] although Honda offers vehicles with bigger systems in other markets, such as the Honda e.

Awards[edit]

• Motor Trend‘s «Import Car of the Year» for 1994.^[94]
• Car and Driver‘s recipient of the 10 Best in recognition for 36 of the last 40 years.^[95][96][97] (not 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 model years)
• Voted «Car of the Year Japan» in 1985, 1993 and 2002.^[98]
• 2008 Drive‘s «Car of the Year».^[99]
• South African Car of the Year 2009^[100]
• The JB car pages awarded the 2008 – 2011 Accord a best-in-class 4 1/2 Star rating.^[101]
• 2013 Canadian Car of the Year
• 2014 Green Car of the Year.^[102]
• 2018 North American Car of the Year^[103]
• 2018 Canadian Car of the Year^[104]
• Edmunds’ Top Rated Sedan for 2020^[105]
• Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Mid-Size Car Award for 2021

Motorsport[edit]

The Accord has been raced in multiple different motorsport series through the years. In the British Touring Car Championship, it achieved 21 race victories, finished runner-up in the manufacturers’ championship in 1999 and 2000, and also won the independents’ championship in 1997. In the Japanese Touring Car Championship, the Accord won the championship in 1996 and 1997. It also won the North American Touring Car Championship in 1996 and 1997. With 15 race victories in the European Super Touring Cup/Championship, the Accord has more wins than any other car in the series. In the World Touring Car Championship, the Accord Euro R won the Race of Europe at Imola in 2008, despite being only entered by privateer teams in the series. The Accord Euro R won the European Touring Car Cup three times; in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Year	Championship	Result
1996	Japanese Touring Car Championship	1st
1996	British Touring Car Championship	5th
1996	North American Touring Car Championship	1st
1997	Japanese Touring Car Championship	1st
1997	British Touring Car Championship	3rd
1997	North American Touring Car Championship	1st
1998	British Touring Car Championship	4th
1999	British Touring Car Championship	2nd
1999	Super Tourenwagen Cup	3rd
2000	British Touring Car Championship	2nd
2000	European Super Touring Cup	3rd
2001	European Super Touring Championship	2nd
2004	Asian Touring Car Series	1st
2006	World Touring Car Championship	3rd
2007	Russian Touring Car Championship	1st
2008	World Touring Car Championship	4th
2008	Italian Superturismo Championship	1st
2008	Swedish Touring Car Championship	2nd
2009	European Touring Car Cup	1st
2010	European Touring Car Cup	1st
2011	European Touring Car Cup	1st
2012	European Touring Car Cup	6th

Sales[edit]

Year	U.S.[106]	Canada[107]	China[108]	Europe[109]
1976	18,643
1977	75,995
1978	120,841
1979	157,919
1980	185,972
1981	172,557
1982	195,524
1983	222,137
1984	256,650
1985	268,420
1986	325,004
1987	334,876
1988	362,663
1989	362,707
1990	417,179
1991	399,297
1992	393,477
1993	330,030
1994	367,615
1995	341,384
1996	382,298
1997	384,609			37,632
1998	401,071		345	29,272
1999	404,192		10,008	46,291
2000	404,515		32,228	44,551
2001	414,718		51,131	27,426
2002	398,980		45,075	17,086
2003	397,750		81,032	30,121
2004	386,770		100,794	48,346
2005	369,293		113,999	36,118
2006	354,441		123,183	33,081
2007	392,231		64,443	28,491
2008	372,789		52,719	26,840
2009	290,056		175,357	27,708
2010	311,381		171,679	16,338
2011	235,625		160,735	12,307
2012	331,872	9,930	104,114	7,834
2013	366,678	17,165	118,920	4,467
2014	388,374	16,962	108,487	3,499
2015	355,557	13,112	128,126	1,918
2016	345,225	13,857	136,245	49
2017	322,655	13,504	150,365	16
2018	291,071	13,827	176,769	21
2019	267,567	11,381	223,706
2020	199,458	7,844	210,574
2021	202,676	6,403	201,329
2022	154,612[110]

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• Accord at Honda Worldwide

Honda Accord
2021 Honda Accord EX e:HEV (CV3, Japan)
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1976–present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car (1976–1989) Mid-size car (1989–present)
Body style	3-door hatchback (1976–1989) 4-door sedan (1976–present) 2-door coupé (1989–2017) 5-door station wagon (1989–2015)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Honda Accord (Japanese: ホンダ・アコード, Hepburn: Honda Akōdo, ), also known as the Honda Inspire (Japanese: ホンダ・インスパイア, Hepburn: Honda Insupaia) in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of cars manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. The Accord nameplate has been applied to a variety of vehicles worldwide, including coupes, station wagons, hatchbacks and a Honda Crosstour crossover.

Since its initiation, Honda has offered several different car body styles and versions of the Accord, and often vehicles marketed under the Accord nameplate concurrently in different regions differ quite substantially. It debuted in 1976, as a compact hatchback, though this style only lasted through 1989, as the lineup was expanded to include a sedan, coupe, and wagon. By the sixth-generation Accord at the end of the 1990s, it evolved into an intermediate vehicle, with one basic platform but with different bodies and proportions to increase its competitiveness against its rivals in different international markets. For the eighth-generation Accord released for the North American market in 2007, Honda had again chosen to move the model further upscale and increase its size.^[1] This pushed the Accord sedan from the upper limit of what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines as a mid-size car to just above the lower limit of a full-size car,^[2] with the coupe still rated as a mid-size car. In 2012, the ninth-generation Accord sedan, with smaller exterior dimensions, was once again classified as a mid-size car at 119 cubic feet (3.4 m³), falling just shy of the «Large Car» classification. However, the tenth-generation Accord sedan, with similar exterior dimensions, returned to full-size car status with its combined interior space of 123 cubic feet (3.5 m³); the coupe was discontinued in 2017.

In 1982, the Accord became the first car from a Japanese manufacturer to be produced in the United States when production commenced in Marysville, Ohio at Honda’s Marysville Auto Plant. The Accord has achieved considerable success, especially in the United States, where it was the best-selling Japanese car for sixteen years (1982–97), topping its class in sales in 1991 and 2001, with around ten million vehicles sold.^[3] Numerous road tests, past and present, rate the Accord as one of the world’s most reliable vehicles.^[4] The Accord has been on the Car and Driver 10Best list a record 36 times.^[5]

In 1989, the Accord was the first vehicle sold under an import brand to become the best-selling car in the United States.^[6] As of 2020, the Accord has sold more than 18 million units.^[7]

Background[edit]

Honda, after establishing itself as a leading manufacturer of motorcycles during the 1950s, began production of cars in 1963.^[8] Honda introduced its N360 minicar, compliant with Kei car specifications for the Japanese market, for the 1967 model year. The car had a transverse-mounted front engine, front-wheel drive (FF) layout, which would be adopted for the later N600 (1969), H1300 (1970) and Civic (1972) models.^[9] Occupying a size niche between minicars and compact sedans, the Civic offered a combination of economy and practicality with its space-efficient design that had immediate appeal. The Civic gave Honda their first market success competing with manufacturers of standard compact cars, which were the growth segment as sales of minicars plateaued and waned in the early 1970s, and their first major impact in the export market.^[10] Honda’s CVCC engine technology, which had been under development since 1970, was added to the Civic in December 1973. It had the advantages of not requiring a catalytic converter or unleaded fuel to meet the emissions requirements of the 1970s and early 1980s.^[11]

After the well-received launch of the Civic, Honda started on the development of a larger companion model. Honda’s original concept for a larger, quieter, more powerful and comfortable car was a four-door sedan powered by a 2000cc inline-six engine, designated Project 653.^[12] Information on that project has been interpreted as designating a V6 powered competitor to the Ford Mustang,^[13] however that appears to be a confused interpretation of the Project 653 design concept. For reasons including managing development costs, leveraging the technology of their Civic, and ability to adapt production facilities to the new model, Honda changed their focus to building upon the Civic’s successful formula in a larger package, designated Project 671.^[12] The body design of the new model was finalised in the fall of 1973, as reported in the December 1975 issue of Motor Trend magazine,^[14] which suggests that work under Project 671 had been advancing in the months prior. However, one account of the timeline reports that mechanical engineering under Project 671 got underway in 1974.^[12] Until production of the new model, intensive engineering efforts were carried out to make the CVCC engine quieter and more suited to higher cruising speeds, to refine the suspension for better ride and handling, to develop a power steering system suitable for a lightweight compact car, and to improve noise damping in the body and frame. Extensive pre-production testing was performed under a wide variety of conditions, to assure the Accord’s suitability for the varied uses an export model would be subjected to.^[12]

For the new model, Honda chose the name «Accord», reflecting «Honda’s desire for accord and harmony between people, society and the automobile.»^[15] German manufacturer Opel unsuccessfully sued Honda, claiming that the name was too similar to their Rekord.^[16]

The Accord’s final form, with an extended nose and extended coupe cabin with a sloping hatchback rear, was a logical derivation of the stubby hatchback design of the Civic and it provided ample leeway for use of Civic-derived components. It showed similarity to the Volkswagen Scirocco, which had been introduced in January 1974, leading to speculation that the form of the Accord was copied from the Scirocco. However, the Accord’s form had been finalised months prior to the Scirocco’s introduction.^[14]

First generation (1976)[edit]

First generation series SJ-SM
Facelift Accord sedan (US)
Overview
Production	1976–1981
Model years	1977–1982
Assembly	Sayama Plant, Sayama, Saitama, Japan North Jakarta, Indonesia (PT. Prospect Motor) Johor Bahru, Malaysia (OASB)[17]
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Body style	3-door hatchback 4-door sedan
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L EL1 I4 1.6 L EF I4 1.6 L EP I4 1.8 L EK1 I4
Transmission	2-speed automatic 3-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,380 mm (93.7 in)
Length	4,450 mm (175.2 in) (sedan) 4,135 mm (162.8 in) (hatchback)
Width	1,620 mm (63.8 in) (sedan)
Height	1,360 mm (53.5 in) (sedan)
Curb weight	898–945 kg (1,980–2,083 lb)

The first-generation Honda Accord was launched on 7 May 1976, as a three-door hatchback with 68 hp (51 kW), a 2,380 mm (93.7 in) wheelbase, and a weight of about 898–945 kg (1,980–2,083 lb). Japanese market cars claimed 80 PS (59 kW) JIS (similar to SAE Gross), while European and other export markets received a model without emissions control equipment; it claimed 80 PS (59 kW) as well but according to the stricter DIN norm. It was a platform expansion of the earlier Honda Civic at 4,125 mm (162 in) long. To comply with gradually tightening emission regulations enacted in Japan, the engine was fitted with Honda’s CVCC technology. The Accord sold well due to its moderate size and great fuel economy. It was one of the first Japanese sedans with features like cloth seats, a tachometer, intermittent wipers, and an AM/FM radio as standard equipment. In 1978 an LX version of the hatchback was added which came with air conditioning, a digital clock, and power steering. Until the Accord, and the closely related Prelude, power steering had not been available to cars under two litres.^[18] Japanese buyers were liable for slightly more annual road tax over the smaller Civic, which had a smaller engine.

On 14 October 1977 (a year later in the U.S. market), a four-door sedan was added to the lineup, and power went to 72 hp (54 kW) when the 1,599 cc (97.6 cu in)^[19] EF1 engine was supplemented and in certain markets replaced by the 1,751 cc (106.9 cu in) an EK1 unit, producing 72 hp (54 kW) with the GK-5 5-speed transaxle, or 68 hp (51 kW) with the 2-speed Hondamatic. Technically, the sedan was not changed from the hatchback, and the wheelbase remained the same as well. This did result in a rather long rear overhang to fit a full-sized boot.^[20] The roof was a bit taller so as to provide more interior comfort, and the Accord Sedan was the first Honda in Japan to be offered with typically Japanese middle-class extras such as ornate hubcaps and lace seat covers.^[21]

In the U.S. market, the sedan was available in three colours: Livorno Beige with beige cloth interior, Silver with maroon cloth interior, or dark red with maroon cloth interior. In 1980 the optional two-speed semi-automatic «Hondamatic» transmission of previous years became a three-speed fully automatic gearbox (a four-speed automatic transaxle was not used in the Accord until the 1983 model year). The North American versions had slightly redesigned bumper trim. Other changes included new grilles and taillamps and remote mirrors added on the four-door (chrome) and the LX (black plastic) models. The CVCC badges were deleted, but the CVCC induction system remained. At the same time, California-specification engines received a four-port exhaust valve head and a catalytic converter. This version of the EK1 engine was equivalent to the 1981 49-state High Altitude engine, omitting the air jet controller device that helped maintain the proper mixture at higher altitudes (above 4000 feet). The horsepower increased from 72 hp (54 kW) for 5-speed cars and 68 hp (51 kW) for automatic cars with the two-port 49-state engine to 75 hp (56 kW), like the 1981-83 versions.

In North America, the 1981 model year only brought detail changes such as new fabrics and some new colour combinations.^[22] Livorno Beige (code No. Y-39) was replaced by Oslo Ivory (No. YR-43). Dark brown was discontinued, as was the bronze metallic. A bit later in 1981, and SE 4-door model was added for the first time, with Novillo leather seats and power windows. The paint colour was NH-77M Glacier Gray with a gray interior. Base model hatchbacks, along with the four-door, LX, and SE four-door, all received the same smaller black plastic remote mirror. The instrument cluster was revised with mostly pictograms which replaced the worded warning lights and gauge markings. The shifter was redesigned to have a stronger spring to prevent unintentional engagement of reverse, replacing the spring-loaded shift knob of the 1976 to 1980 model year cars. The shift lever was also shortened by a couple of inches, with a larger thread diameter, allowing usage of later Honda shift knobs, including the rectangular knob used on all 1986 and newer Accords.

Second generation (1981)[edit]

Second generation series SY/SZ/AC/AD
Overview
Also called	Honda Vigor (Japan)
Production	1981–1985
Model years	1982–1985
Assembly	Sayama, Saitama, Japan Marysville, Ohio, United States (Marysville Auto Plant) Nelson, New Zealand (Honda New Zealand) North Jakarta, Indonesia (PT. Prospect Motor) Johor Bahru, Malaysia (OASB)[17] Bangkok, Thailand (Honda Cars (Thailand) Co.)
Designer	Yukio Kurosu (1979)[23]
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Body style	3-door hatchback 4-door sedan
Powertrain
Engine	1598 cc EY 12-valve I4 (facelift) 1602 cc EL1 I4 (1981–1983) 1751 cc EK1 I4 (1981–1983) 1829 cc ES2 12-valve I4 (facelift) 1829 cc ES3 12-valve EFI I4 (1984–1985)
Transmission	5-speed manual 3-speed Hondamatic 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,450 mm (96.5 in) sedan
Length	4,410 mm (173.6 in) sedan[24]
Width	1,650 mm (65.0 in) sedan
Height	1,375 mm (54.1 in) sedan

Debuted on 22 September 1981, in Japan, Europe, and North America, this generation of the Accord being produced in Japan, also became the first to be built in the United States, at Honda’s plant in Marysville, Ohio. Since its first year in the American market, it also became the best-selling Japanese nameplate in the United States, retaining that position for about 15 years.^[25] In Japan, a sister model called the Honda Vigor was launched simultaneously with the new Accord. This allowed Honda to sell the product at different sales channels called Honda Clio, which sold the Accord, and Honda Verno, that sold the Vigor.

Modernizing the interior and exterior, the second-generation Accord was mechanically very similar to the original, using the same 1,751 cc (1.751 L; 106.9 cu in) EK-1 CVCC engine in the Japanese market. Vehicles with a manual transmission and the CVCC carburetor earned 13.6 km/L (38 mpg_‑imp; 32 mpg_‑US) based on Japanese Government emissions tests using 10 different modes of scenario standards, and 110 PS (81 kW; 108 bhp), and 23 km/L (65 mpg_‑imp; 54 mpg_‑US) with consistently maintained speeds at 60 km/h. European market cars received the tested 1.6-litre EL1 engine with 80 PS (59 kW; 79 bhp) DIN at 5000 rpm.^[26]

This car included popular features of the time such as shag carpet, velour cabin trim, and chrome accents. An optional extra on the 1981 Accord was an Electro Gyrocator, the world’s first automatic in-car navigation system.^[27] Japanese market cars were available in Silver, Sky Blue, and Beige. The LX hatchback offered a digital clock and slightly higher fuel economy (due to its lighter weight). In Europe, the Accord was available as a fairly well equipped (for the time) standard version, as well as a very luxurious EX model at a modest upcharge.^[26]

In the United States, Federal lighting regulations required headlamps of sealed beam construction and standard size and shape on all vehicles, so Accords in North America were equipped with four rectangular headlamp units rather than the aerodynamic composite replaceable-bulb units used on Accords sold outside North America (note European specification imagery). Other Automotive lighting variations included amber front and red rear side marker lights and reflectors in North America, and headlamp washers and a red rear fog lamp for European markets. Japanese-market Accords were unique from all other markets in that they offered adjustable ride height control and side-view mirrors installed on the mid-forward wings.^[28]

In November 1982, Honda made a fully four-speed automatic available with the 1.8-litre engine, a major improvement over the earlier, three-speed semi-automatic «Hondamatic» transmission. This quickly filtered through to export markets, where the outdated Hondamatic was soon superseded entirely. The manual five-speed transmission remained unchanged. A new 120 mph speedometer replaced the earlier 88 mph unit. The Special Edition (SE) featured Novillo leather seating, power windows, a power sunroof, and door locks. Gray was added as a colour option. A slightly modified EK-2 engine was introduced, replacing the earlier EK-1, albeit still carbureted.

1983 refresh[edit]

By 1983, Accords sold in the eastern United States were produced at the new Marysville plant, with quality considered equal to those produced in Japan. In June 1983, for the 1984 model year, the Accord body was restyled with a slightly downward beveled nose and a new series of 12-valve CVCC powerplants.^[29] Globally there was a 1.6 (EY) and also the slightly more powerful ES2 1,829 cc (1.829 L; 111.6 cu in), yielding 86 bhp (64 kW) in federal trim. Honda integrated rear side marker lights and reflectors into the side of the tail light units. European Accords now included a side turn signal repeater just behind each front wheel well. The U.S. requirement for standardised headlamps was rescinded in late 1983, but North American Accords continued to use sealed beams until the fourth-generation models were released in 1989.

The LX offered velour upholstery, auto-reverse cassette stereo, air conditioning, cruise control, power brakes, power steering, power windows and power door locks (sedan only), a digital clock, roof pillar antenna, along with thick black belt moldings, integrated bumpers and flush plastic mock-alloy style wheels covers that resembled the trend-setting Audi 5000. Supplies were tight, as in the Eastern states, the wait was months for a Graphite Gray sedan, a then-popular colour. The LX hatchback was the only 1984 version of the Accord to include dual side-view mirrors.^{[citation needed]}

The 1983 Accord SE Sedan carried over features of the 1981 SE Sedan, including leather interior, power windows, power antenna, and aluminum alloy wheels. Some new features included a 7-band graphic equaliser, power booster and Dolby music sensor for the AM/FM cassette stereo system, and a power glass moonroof. Only one colour was offered in the SE trim: Dove Gray.

The 1984 sedan was available in four exterior colours, Greek White and three metallic options: Columbus Gray, Regency Red (burgundy), and Stratos Blue (steel). The regular hatchback was available in Greek White, Dominican Red, and the metallic Stratos Blue. The 1984 LX hatchback came in three metallic colours only: Graphite Gray, Regency Red, and Copper Brown.

It was one of the first Japanese engineered vehicles to offer computer controlled, fuel-injection with one injector per cylinder, also known as multiple port fuel injection. This arrived on 24 May 1984 on the ES series 1.8 L engine, and was known as Honda’s Programmed Fuel Injection, or PGM-FI.^[30] This option was not offered until 1985 in the United States market. Vehicles with PGM-FI (ES3 series engine) earned 13.2 km/L (37 mpg_‑imp; 31 mpg_‑US) based on Japanese Government emissions tests using 10 different modes of scenario standards, with 130 PS (95.6 kW; 128.2 bhp), and 22 km/L (62 mpg_‑imp; 52 mpg_‑US) with consistently maintained speeds at 60 km/h (37.3 mph).^[31]

In 1985, the Special Edition returned as the SE-i, capitalizing on the final year of the second generation’s production. A fuel-injected, 101 bhp (75 kW)^[32] non-CVCC ES3 engine was exclusive to this model. The moniker, SE-i, was adapted from the SE trim, but included the «-i» to signify the higher trim level’s fuel-injected engine. This 12-valve, 1,829 cc (1.829 L; 111.6 cu in) engine was the first non-CVCC engine used in an Accord and was the same basic engine design used by Honda until 1989. Like the previous SE trim in 1983, the SE-i featured Novillo leather seating, power moonroof, bronze-tinted glass, a premium sound system with cassette, and 13-inch alloy wheels. The luxury equipment features on the SE-i paralleled the same features offered on the Honda Vigor VTL-i, which was only sold in Japan. Two colours were offered: Graphite Gray Metallic and Barley Brown Metallic.

Available options differed from market to market. The 1.8-litre engine, updated four-speed automatic transmission, and ‘EX’ trim level options were first made available in New Zealand during the 1984 model year refresh alongside the 1.6-litre ‘LX’ model.

Japan generally received more options earlier than the rest of the world. In 1981, the Accord offered an adjustable ride height air suspension in the Japanese market. From 1983 in Japan and 1984 in Europe, the second-generation Accord was available with anti-lock brakes (called ALB) as an option. This braking system was the first time that an Accord used four-wheel disc brakes. Fuel injection became available in 1984 in the Japanese market with the earlier introduction of the ES3 engine in the SE-i. Models took a year to arrive in North American and European markets with less stringent emissions laws continuing, using carburetors throughout second-generation production.

Third generation (1985)[edit]

Third generation series CA1/2/3/4/5/6
Accord DX sedan
Overview
Also called	Honda Vigor (Japan)
Production	1985–1989
Model years	1986–1989
Assembly	Sayama, Saitama, Japan Marysville, Ohio, USA (Marysville Auto Plant) Alliston, Ontario, Canada (HCM) Petone/Nelson, New Zealand (New Zealand Motor Corporation/Honda New Zealand) Ayuthaya, Thailand (Honda Cars (Thailand) Co.) North Jakarta, Indonesia (PT. Prospect Motor) Johor Bahru, Malaysia (OASB)[17]
Designer	Toshi Oshika (1983)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car
Body style	2-door coupe 3-door hatchback 3-door shooting-brake (AeroDeck) 4-door sedan
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L A16A1 I4 1.8 L A18A I4 1.8 L B18A I4 2.0 L A20A I4 2.0 L B20A I4
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length	Hatchback: 4,440 mm (174.8 in) 1985–1987 Sedan: 4,549 mm (179.1 in) 1987–1989 Sedan & Coupe: 4,564 mm (179.7 in)
Width	Hatchback & Coupe: 1,694 mm (66.7 in) Sedan: 1,712 mm (67.4 in)
Height	Hatchback & Coupe: 1,336 mm (52.6 in) Sedan: 1,356 mm (53.4 in)

The third-generation Accord was introduced in Japan on 4 June 1985 and in Europe and North America later that year. It had a very striking exterior design styled by Toshi Oshika in 1983, that resonated well with buyers internationally. One notable feature was the hidden headlamps. Because this generation was also sold as the Honda Vigor, the Accord received the hidden headlamps. Honda’s Japanese dealership channel called Honda Verno all had styling elements that helped identify products only available at Honda Verno. As a result, Japanese market Accords had a Honda Verno styling feature but were sold at newly established Japanese dealerships Honda Clio with the all-new, luxury Honda Legend sedan, and international Accords were now visually aligned with the Prelude, the CR-X, and the new Integra.

The retractable headlamps of the third generation Accord sedan were in Japan, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, KY region (Arabian countries), and on cars in Taiwan that were imported from the United States. In other countries, the Accord sedan had conventional headlamps, including in Japan from July 1987, on «Accord CA«, with CA standing for «Continental Accord». Accords in all other bodies (hatchback, AeroDeck, coupe) had only retractable headlamps worldwide.

At its introduction in 1985, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award.^[33]

The third-generation Accord became the first Honda to employ double wishbones at both the front and rear ends. While more expensive than competitors’ MacPherson strut systems, this setup provided better stability and sharper handling for the vehicle. All had front sway bars and upper models had rear sway bars as well. Brakes were either small all-wheel discs with twin-piston calipers (available on the Japanese-market all 2.0-Si models and since May 1987 on other trim levels with optional 4-wheel Anti-Lock Brake System), larger all-wheel discs with single-piston calipers or a front disc/rear drum system. 4-wheel Anti-Lock Brake System was available as an option in Japan and Europe. Base model Accords rode on 13-inch steel wheels with hubcaps with more expensive models having the option of 14-inch alloy wheels.

The Accord’s available engines varied depending on its market: Japan received the A18A, A20A, B18A, B20A and A20A3 (US imported cars); Europe received the A16A1, A20A1, A20A2, A20A3, A20A4, B20A2, and B20A8; Australia and New Zealand received A20A2 and A20A4; other regions received A20A2 and/or A16A1; while United States and Taiwan (US imported cars) received the A20A1 and A20A3; Canada received A20A2 and A20A4 in 1987, A20A1 and A20A3 since 1988. On Accord 1986 model year engine block was marked as BS and BT in the United States, BS1 and BT1 in Canada, these cars had chassis code BA. Since 1987 the engine block in Indonesia was marked as NA instead of A20A2. The engine block in Thailand was marked as A.

The Accord’s trim levels ranged from spartan to luxurious. In the Japanese home market, the Accord was available with a full power package, heated mirrors (optional), a digital instrument cluster (optional), sunroof (optional), cruise control, and climate control (which was also optional). Some North European export models also had heated front seats and headlight washers. North American and Australian Accords were not available with many of these options, particularly in the US because Honda was seen as a builder of economy cars, and not to cannibalise sales from the recently introduced (1986) Acura line.

Throughout the different markets, in addition to the sedan model, the Accord was available with different body styles which included a three-door hatchback, a three-door shooting-brake called Accord AeroDeck, and a two-door coupe which was added in 1987 for the 1988 model year. The coupe, which was built exclusively in Honda’s Marysville, Ohio factory, was «reverse exported» back to Japan where it was known as the US-coupe CA6.

In 1989, the last year of production for the third generation, the SE-i trim returned again to the American market in sedan and coupe models. Standard features in the SE-i included leather-trimmed seats and door panel inserts, alloy wheels, power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes, tinted glass, air conditioning, power steering, power windows, power moonroof (sedan only), dual-outlet exhaust, dual body-coloured power mirrors, and a Bose audio system with steering wheel-mounted controls. Additional standard features included cruise control, fold-down rear seat backs, adjustable steering column, quartz digital clock, remote boot release, rear window defroster and intermittent wipers. Two colour combinations were available for the sedan: Charcoal Granite Metallic with gray leather interior trim or Tuscany Taupe Metallic with beige leather interior trim. For the coupe, two different colour combinations were available: Asturias Gray Metallic with gray leather interior trim and Brittany Blue-Green Metallic with beige leather interior trim.

Accord AeroDeck[edit]

The third-generation Accord was sold in Japan, Europe, and New Zealand as a three-door hatchback with a flat roof over the rear seats, known in Europe as a shooting-brake. The body style of a flat roof hatchback was also used on the third-generation Honda Civic subcompact, the second-generation Honda City supermini and the first-generation Honda Today kei car. The Honda CR-X was the only three-door hatchback that adopted a fastback, sloping rear hatch «kammback» appearance, demonstrating a performance car appearance identified with Honda Verno products during the mid-1980s.

In North America, the Accord coupe and hatchback models were offered instead. The «AeroDeck» name was reused on the Honda Civic 5-door station wagon, sold in the UK from 1996 to 2000. In parts of Continental Europe, the Accord five-door station wagon was also called the Accord AeroDeck from 1990 until 2008, when the name of the station wagon was renamed the «Accord Tourer».^[34] The AeroDeck was only available in Japan at Honda Clio dealerships as a variation of the Accord.

The cargo handling abilities of the AeroDeck were ceded to the fourth-generation Accord station wagon in 1990. The AeroDeck was unique to the Accord model line, as the AeroDeck was not available as a Honda Vigor, as the Accord and Vigor were mechanically identical. The AeroDeck returned an aerodynamic value of .34, and the 2,600 mm (102.4 in) wheelbase returned a spacious interior for both front and rear passengers, on par with a mid-size sedan. Unfortunately, the appearance was not well received in Japan, as the introduction of the Accord Coupe was more well-liked. The appearance was more popular in the United Kingdom.

The AeroDeck was equipped with a four-wheel double wishbone suspension, which gave both a comfortable ride and cornering performance. In addition, speed-sensitive power steering is included, which gives the car easy turning assistance at speeds below 40 kilometres per hour (25 mph) during operation, such as parallel parking. Note that the top model in Japan «2.0Si» is to 4w-ALB (4-wheel ABS) is standard equipment (with an option to upgrade in other trim packages).

Visibility from the driver’s seat and the passenger seat was better due to the lower instrument panel design of the front window and a large windscreen. And switches are arranged efficiently and at the time was the driving position can be fine-tuned adjustments.

Because of the shape of the vehicle and the flat roof that continued to the rear of the vehicle, opening the rear hatch had some drawbacks in low clearance environments. The lower part of the hatch was not like one used on the station wagon that went all the way down to the rear bumper, so loading cargo into the back wasn’t as convenient as a conventional station wagon with a one-piece hatchback. The rear hatch also wrapped into the rear roof, similar to a gull wing door so that the rear glass was in two pieces, one for the back window, and another part on the rear roof. When open, the hatch rose above the roof at a right angle, providing additional overhead clearance when the hatch was open.

Moreover, because of the emphasis on aiding rear-seat passenger entry, a longer front door was installed, and because power windows were not installed on the lower trim packages «LX», «LX-S» and as such, the window regulator opening felt heavy.

Chassis code configurations[edit]

CODE	ENGINE CODE	REGION(S)
—	CA1	A18A	Japan
—	CA2	B18A	Japan
—	CA3	B20A	Japan
JHM	CA4	A16A1	Europe, Turkey, Pakistan, Singapore and some other
JHM/1HG	BA’86	BS/BT	USA
BS1/BT1	Canada
JHM	CA5’87+	A20A1/A20A3	USA, Canada
1HG	USA, Canada’89
Taiwan (US import)
2HG’87-’88	USA’88, Canada
—	CA5‘87.05+	A20A	Japan
—	CA5	A20A2	Malaysia
JHM	A20A1/A20A2/A20A3’87+/A20A4/B20A2’87+/B20A8’88+	Europe
A20A2/A20A4’87+	Australia
A20A4	New Zealand (Aerodeck only)
A20A2	other
1HG	CA6’88+	A20A1/A20A3	USA, Canada
—	CA6‘88.04+	A20A3	Japan (US import)
—	SE3	A20A2’86/NA’87+	Indonesia
—	AC	A	Thailand
—	different	A20A2/A20A4‘87.10+	New Zealand (except Aerodeck)

Fourth generation (1989)[edit]

Fourth generation series CB7/9
1991 Accord EX sedan (pre-facelift, Canada)
Overview
Also called	Yangcheng YCZ7130M (China; JV)
Production	14 September 1989 – August 1993[35]
Model years	1990–1993
Assembly	Marysville, Ohio, U.S. (Marysville Auto Plant) Sayama, Japan Hsinchu, Taiwan Nelson, New Zealand (Honda New Zealand) East Liberty, Ohio (East Liberty Auto Plant) North Jakarta, Indonesia (PT. Prospect Motor) Johor Bahru, Malaysia (OASB)[17] Ayuthaya, Thailand (Honda Cars (Thailand) Co.) Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (1992–1993)
Designer	Toshihiko Shimizu (1987)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car
Body style	2-door coupe 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Related	Honda Ascot Honda Ascot Innova Honda Inspire Honda Vigor Rover 600
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L F18A I4 2.0 L F20A I4 2.0 L F20A DOHC I4 2.2 L F22A I4
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length	1989–91 Coupe & Sedan: 4,694 mm (184.8 in) 1991 Wagon: 4,724 mm (186.0 in) 1991–93 Coupe & Sedan: 4,704 mm (185.2 in) 1991–93 Wagon: 4,745 mm (186.8 in) 4,680 mm (184 in) Sedan & Wagon (Japan only, all years)
Width	1989–91: 1,725 mm (67.9 in) 1991–93 Coupe & Sedan: 1,704 mm (67.1 in) 1991–93 Wagon: 1,714 mm (67.5 in) 1,695 mm (67 in) (all bodystyles in Japan)
Height	1989–91 Coupe: 1,369 mm (53.9 in) 1989–91 Sedan: 1,389 mm (54.7 in) 1991 Wagon: 1,400 mm (55.1 in) 1991–93 Coupe: 1,326 mm (52.2 in) 1991–93 Wagon: 1,351 mm (53.2 in) 1991–93 Sedan: 1,341 mm (52.8 in)
Curb weight	1,237 kg (2,728 lb)

The fourth-generation Accord, introduced on the «CB» chassis, was unveiled in 1989 for the 1990 model year. Although much larger than its predecessor, the sedan’s styling was evolutionary, featuring the same low-slung design and wraparound rear window as the third-generation Accord. For the first time, a 3-door hatchback was no longer available internationally.

This was one of the first U.S. production cars to feature optic reflectors with completely clear lenses on the headlamps.^[36] The styling reflected influences from the flagship Honda Legend (sold in North America as an Acura), as Japanese Accords were now sold at Honda Clio dealerships, where the Legend, and the Honda Inspire, were sold. The growing popularity of the Accord internationally was evident in the ever-increasing dimensions, which now matched almost exactly with the first-generation Legend introduced in 1985.

For this fourth-generation Accord, Honda made significant engineering design improvements. All Accords sold in North America came with a completely new all-aluminum 2.2-litre 16-valve electronic fuel-injected engine standard, replacing the previous 2.0-litre 12-valve model from the past generation. Also noteworthy, all Accords equipped with automatic transmissions used an electronically controlled rear engine mount to reduce low-frequency noise and vibration. The mount contained two fluid-filled chambers separated by a computer-controlled valve. At low engine speeds, fluid is routed through the valve damping vibration. Above 850 rpm, fluid is routed around the valve making the engine mount stiffer.

In the U.S., the LX-i and SE-i designations were dropped, being replaced with the DX, LX, and EX trim levels. The Canadian Accord trim levels varied slightly from the U.S. models with LX, EX, and EX-R roughly corresponding to the American DX, LX, and EX, respectively. Fourth-generation Japanese-assembled EXi Accords sold in Australia offered the same 4-wheel steering technology as was available optionally on the U.S. Honda Prelude, but was not included on the New Zealand-assembled versions. The four-wheel steering system was also available on the Accord’s Japanese platform-mate, called the Honda Ascot FTBi. U.S. Accord Coupes were available in the same DX, LX and EX trims as the U.S. Accord Saloon (LX, EX, and EX-R in Canada).

A 125-horsepower (93 kW) 4-cylinder engine was offered in the DX and LX models (F22A1), while the 1990 and 1991 model year EX received a 130 hp (97 kW) version (F22A4). Cruise control was dropped from the DX sedan, with air conditioning remaining a dealer-installed option. The LX kept the same features as the previous generation including air conditioning, power windows, door locks, and mirrors. The 90–91 EX added 5 horsepower due to a different exhaust manifold design, slightly larger exhaust piping, and a twin outlet muffler. 15-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels, sunroof, upgraded upholstery, rear stabiliser bar, and a high-power 4-speaker stereo cassette were standard on all EX models. Some models though rare were special ordered with an anti-lock braking system (at that time abbreviated as ALB, now all automakers refer to it as ABS). A redesigned manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch was standard equipment in all trims while an all-new electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission was optional for all models.

Some new dealer-installed accessories were now offered including a single-disc in-dash CD player or boot-mounted 6-disc CD changer, stereo equaliser, fog lights, security system, rear wing spoiler, boot lip spoiler, luggage rack, full and half nose mask, center armrest, window visors, sunroof visor, car cover, and a cockpit cover.

Because of tightening auto safety regulations from the NHTSA, all 1990 and 1991 model year Accords sold in the United States came equipped with motorised shoulder belts for front passengers to comply with passive restraint mandates. These semi-automatic restraints were a two-component system; a motorised shoulder belt along with a non-integrated and manually operated seatbelt. The shoulder belts automatically raced around each window frame encircling both the driver and front-seat passenger whenever the front door closed. The process reversed to release them when opened. The lap belts, however, still required manual fastening.

In early 1990 for the 1991 model year, Honda unveiled the Accord wagon, to be manufactured at the Marysville, Ohio plant. Production began in late November, 1990.^[37] The Ohio plant exported right-hand drive wagons and coupes to Europe and Japan. In Europe, the station wagon was called the «Aerodeck» in reference to the 1985–1989 three-door vehicle. All station wagons sold outside the United States were affixed with a small badge on the «C» pillar denoting the vehicle was built at the Ohio facility. European and Japanese vehicles had options not available within the U.S. including automatic climate control systems, power seats, and several other minor features. The Accord Wagons were available from November 1990, only in LX and EX trim in North America or just 2.2i in Japan. They had larger front brakes to compensate for the added weight and unlike other U.S. Accords, including a driver’s side airbag as standard equipment. Other than a retractable tonneau cover in the rear cargo area and keyless entry on EX models, the wagons were equipped the same as their coupe and sedan counterparts.^[38]

Return of the SE (1991)[edit]

Honda reintroduced the SE (previously SE-i) sedan for 1991. It returned to the lineup without the traditional Bose high-powered audio system but with an AM/FM stereo cassette 4×20 watt EX audio system; leather-trimmed steering wheel, leather seats and door panels, a fuel-injected 140 hp (104 kW) engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and 4-wheel disc brakes w/ ABS as standard equipment. For the first time, a manual transmission was not offered in the SE. Two colours were available: Solaris Silver Metallic with Graphite Black interior and Brittany Blue Metallic with Ivory interior. Unlike previous editions, the 1991 SE was not equipped with uniquely styled alloy wheels but instead carried the EX model wheels.

Update (1992–1993)[edit]

Accords received a minor facelift in 1991 for the 1992 model year. The SE trim was dropped again but left behind its 140 hp (104 kW) F22A6 engine for use in the EX models. This engine added 15 hp over the DX and LX trims and 10 hp over the 90–91 EX trim due to a further revised exhaust system. The system used the same EX-SE twin outlet muffler, a revised air intake tract, a revised camshaft, and a revised intake manifold using IAB butterfly valves which open at 4600 rpm to increase air intake breathing at high rpm. It was similar in design to the 92–96 Prelude Si and VTEC models. For the 1992 and 1993 model years, the motorised shoulder belt system was replaced with a standard driver-side airbag and conventional shoulder/seatbelt arrangement for all but the center rear passenger. Anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes became standard on the EX. The front and rear facias received a more rounded and updated look. Coupe and sedan models received a new grille, new headlamps, amber parking lights, slightly thinner body side molding, updated wheel designs and for the first time, the EX coupe used wheels different from the EX sedan. The sedans received restyled shortened taillamps with an inverted amber turn signal and backup light positions. The wagon taillamps though still resembled those from the 1990–1991 Accord. The US-market coupe used the new revised inverted positioning of the signal and backup lights, but the shape of the taillamps still resembled those of the 90–91 models. EX trim levels included a radio anti-theft function to deter stereo theft. A front driver’s seat armrest was now standard on LX and EX models. Some dealer-installed accessories were dropped including the luggage rack, boot-lip spoiler, and cockpit cover. A gold finish kit was added.

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  Coupe (1991 facelift)

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  Coupe (1991 facelift)

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  Sedan (1991 facelift)

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  Sedan (1991 facelift)

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  Wagon (1991 facelift)

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  Interior

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10th Anniversary Edition and return of the SE (1993)[edit]

In 1992, Honda introduced the 10th Anniversary Edition sedan to commemorate the 10th year of U.S. Accord production. The 10th Anniversary Edition was based on the Accord LX sedan but came equipped with several features not available in the LX trim. The upgrades included ABS, 4-wheel disc brakes, 15-inch EX coupe six-spoke alloy wheels, body-coloured side moldings, chin spoiler, and standard automatic transmission. Three colours were offered for the 10th Anniversary Edition: Frost White, Granada Black Pearl, and Arcadia Green Pearl. The 10th Anniversary models also included the same premium seat fabric found in EX models. The Frost White and Arcadia Green cars were paired with the same interior colour as their LX/EX counterparts, Blue and Ivory, respectively. The Granada Black cars were paired with Gray interior, while the Granada Black EX had an Ivory interior.

The SE returned in late 1992 as both a sedan and for the first time since the 1989 SE-i, as a coupe. The SE sedan featured standard dual front airbags; the first Accord to do so. An 8-button, 4-speaker Honda-Bose audio system, automatic transmission, leather trim, body-coloured bumper, and body side moldings were standard. The SE coupe included a factory rear wing spoiler which differed slightly in design from the already available dealer-installed accessory rear wing spoiler. In Canada, the SE came with heated front seats and heated side-view mirrors. Both the sedan and coupe received distinctive 15-inch alloy wheels as well. All SE sedans during 1990–1991 (1991 MY) and 1992–1993 (1993 MY) were manufactured in Japan, while all SE coupes were produced in the U.S. The 1993 MY sedan was available in two colours: Cashmere Silver Metallic and Geneva Green Pearl, both with Ivory interior. The coupe was offered with two colours as well: Cashmere Silver Metallic and Atlantis Blue Pearl, both again with Ivory interior. 1993 would be the swan song for the SE as exclusive, high content, limited edition Accord model. Later generations would use a «Special Edition» designation rather than the previously used «SE» designation. These models were a combination of an Accord LX with several EX features similar to the 1993 10th Anniversary Edition LX.

At the end of the model life of the CB Accord, a «pillared hardtop» model called the Honda Ascot Innova was launched in Japan, based on the CB Accord chassis, but with a different, much more modern-styled body, taking cues from the 1992 Honda Prelude.

Honda Ascot[edit]

The fourth-generation Accord spawned a sister model in 1989, called the Honda Ascot which, while mechanically identical to the Accord, featured unique sedan bodywork, although it bore a resemblance to the Accord. The Ascot was sold through the Honda Primo network in Japan while the Accord was distributed through the Honda Clio network.

Honda Vigor and Honda Inspire[edit]

Unlike previous generations of the Honda Vigor, which were simply upmarket versions of the Accord, the third generation ‘CB5’ model was spun off as a model in its own right and was based on a different platform which featured a longitudinal engine layout compared to the transverse set-up of the Accord. A sister model to the Vigor, the Honda Inspire, was also unveiled in 1989 and, bar a different front grille, front and rear lights, and bumpers, sported identical bodywork. The Vigor was available in the United States and Canada under the Acura brand.

Fifth generation (1993)[edit]

For the first time in the model’s history, Honda developed two distinct versions of the Accord when the fifth-generation model was launched in the Fall of 1993; one version for the European market and one for the North American and Japanese market. Honda and the Rover Group created the European Accord and the Rover 600, a reflection of the past success they had with the Honda Legend and the Rover 800. This generation Accord was also sold in Japan as the Isuzu Aska, while some Isuzu products were sold as Honda products there also.

At its introduction in 1993, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award for the second time.

North America, Japan and Asia Pacific[edit]

Fifth generation Japan, North America and Asia-Pacific series CD3/4/5/6/7/9
Accord EXi sedan (pre-facelift)
Overview
Also called	Isuzu Aska Datong Accord (China; JV) Xinkai HXK6360 (China; JV)
Production	September 1993–1997
Model years	1994–1997
Assembly	Marysville, Ohio, U.S. (Marysville Auto Plant) Sayama, Japan Jalisco, Mexico (Honda de México) Nelson, New Zealand (Honda New Zealand) North Jakarta, Indonesia (PT. Prospect Motor) Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines Johor Bahru, Malaysia (OASB)[39] Ayuthaya, Thailand (Honda Cars (Thailand) Co.) Hsinchu, Taiwan Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China
Designer	Yukio Kurosu, Kohichi Hirata (1990, 1992)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car
Body style	2-door coupe 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Related	Acura CL Acura TL Acura Vigor Honda Inspire
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L F18B I4 (CD3) 2.0 L F20B I4 (CD4) 2.0 L F20B3 I4 (CD9) 2.2 L F22A3 I4 (CD5) 2.2 L F22B I4 (CD5, CD7) 2.2 L F22B1 I4 (CD5, CD7) 2.2 L F22B2 I4 (CD5, CD7) 2.2 L F22B5 I4 (CD7, CF2) 2.2 L H22A I4 (CD6, CD8, CF2) 2.7 L C27A4 V6 (CE6)
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,715 mm (106.9 in)
Length	1994–95 Wagon: 4,770 mm (187.8 in) 1994–95 Sedan & Coupe: 4,674 mm (184.0 in) 1996–97 Coupe & Sedan: 4,714 mm (185.6 in) 1996–97 Wagon & V6 Sedan: 4,785 mm (188.4 in)
Width	1,781 mm (70.1 in)
Height	1994–95 Wagon: 1,420 mm (55.9 in) Coupe: 1,389 mm (54.7 in) Sedan: 1,400 mm (55.1 in) 1996–97 V6 Sedan: 1,405 mm (55.3 in) 1996–97 LX Wagon: 1,422 mm (56.0 in) 1996–97 Wagon: 1,458 mm (57.4 in)
Curb weight	1,295 kg (2,855 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Honda Accord (CF3/4/5 CL2/3) Honda Accord (CF8 CG1/2/3/4/5/6) Honda Crosstour (Accord wagon; North America and China)

The fifth-generation North American Accord was launched on 9 September 1993, for the 1994 model year and was based on the new ‘CD’ chassis. Larger than its predecessor, primarily to better suit the requirements of the North American market, the new model grew in width but shrunk in length, leaving it classified as a mid-size car in North America. It thus became too wide to fit within the favorable tax bracket in Japan, where its role was to be partially taken over by the slightly narrower second-generation Honda Ascot (sold at Honda Primo Japanese dealerships) and Honda Rafaga (sold at Honda Verno). Previous generations of the Accord sold in Japan were limited to a width dimension of 1,695 mm (67 in) while international models were slightly wider, however, this generation no longer complied. The engines offered with the Accord also exceeded the maximum limit of 2000cc to remain in the favorable «compact» tax bracket. The installation of a 2.0-litre engine in Japanese models made buyers liable for more annual road tax over the smaller 1.8-litre engine, which affected sales.

Development began in September 1989, along with the design process in June 1990. The final design was selected by an early date of 18 December 1990 and frozen by mid-1991. Design inconsistencies in early 1992, caused several alterations to be made until April 1992, when a secondary design freeze took place, ahead of scheduled 1993 production. Design patents were later filed in the United States on 16 December 1992 for the «CD». Production later began at Marysville assembly on 24 August 1993.^[40][41]

Honda of Japan marketed four different size engines in the Japanese-spec Accord sedan: 1.8, 2.0, 2.2 VTEC and 2.2 DOHC VTEC. The Japanese-spec Accord models were marketed as the following: EF, EX, 2.0EX, 2.0EXL, 2.2VTE, 2.2VTL, 2.2VTS and SiR. All Accord versions were sold at Honda Clio locations in Japan.

The fifth-generation Accord became the first Accord to be built and sold in the Philippines.^[42]

The DX, LX and EX models remained the American trim lines, while Canada retained the LX, EX and EX-R. The 5-speed manual transmission remained mostly unchanged, while the 4-speed automatic noted for its hard shifts, now included Honda’s «Grade-Logic» shift program, which would prevent «gear-hunting» by holding the current gear while driving on a sloped incline. All Accord models received a more ergonomic interior with standard safety features such as dual airbags and reinforced side-impact beams. Exclusive to the EX was the F22B1 SOHC VTEC version of previous-generation 2.2-litre 4-cylinder (making 145 hp (108 kW) up from 140 hp (104 kW) on the previous generation EX), anti-lock brakes (now an option for the LX), 4-wheel disc brakes, 15-inch alloy wheels, and a rear stabiliser bar. Leather was an option in the EX trim with leather-equipped models now being referred to as EX-L. DX and LX models came equipped similarly to the previous generation and were fitted with a revised version of the previous generation’s 2.2-litre non-VTEC 4-cylinder engine. This F22B2 engine was rated at 130 hp (97 kW) up from 125 hp (93 kW) the previous generation. The Accord was again named Motor Trend Import Car of the Year for 1994. The Accord coupe as in the previous generation looked almost exactly like the sedan and was the last generation of the Accord to offer a wagon variant in North America until the introduction of the Accord Crosstour in 2009.

In 1994, the 1995 Accord debuted a V6 engine, the 2.7 L C27 borrowed from the first-generation Acura Legend, in the U.S. market. The V6 was offered in both the LX and EX versions of the sedan, LX models being referred to as LX-V6 and EX models as EX-V6. EX-V6 models came equipped similarly to the EX-L with leather seats being the only option in the EX-V6. The addition of the taller C27 engine required substantial alterations to the CD platform, with V6 models sporting a redesigned engine layout, taller front bumpers, and a different bonnet than I4 models; however, these differences are difficult to spot without both models parked side by side. Both versions of the V6 received a dual-outlet exhaust, a 4-speed automatic transmission, 15-inch machined aluminum-alloy wheels on the EX-V6, and 15-inch steel wheels with full covers on the LX-V6, and a slightly updated front grille (which would be later used in all 96–97 Accords). The Accord saw very few other changes for 1995 with the exception of a few different exterior and interior colour combinations.

In 1995, the Accord underwent the usual mid-generation facelift for 1996. More rounded bumpers, a slightly modified front fascia (which was originally exclusive in the V6 models in 1995) with new signal lights and rear taillamps gave the Accord a softer look. All Hondas now complied with the federal government’s requirement of OBD II engine diagnostics though all three engine choices remained the same. In order to increase the Accord’s competitiveness against its rivals in different international markets, Honda CEO Nobuhiko Kawamoto decided on one basic platform for the sixth-generation Accord, but with different bodies and proportions for local markets. In the U.S., the 1996 model lineup included the 25th Anniversary Edition, a model positioned between the DX and LX. The Special Edition trim package was introduced.

For the 1997 model year, Honda released the «Special Edition» version of the Accord (not to be confused with the SE). It was offered in three colours: Heather Mist Metallic, San Marino Red, and Dark Currant Pearl. The Special Edition received a factory-installed security system with keyless entry, single-disc CD player, body-coloured side molding, distinctive alloy wheels, and a sunroof. It was offered in automatic transmission only and was fitted with the same engine as the LX. Acclaimed for its handling, the 1996 Accord has been known^{[by whom?]} as one of the best-handling Japanese mid-size sedans of all time, posting impressive lateral g figures of up to .89 g’s.^{[citation needed]}

In New Zealand, the fifth-generation Accord was assembled at Honda’s manufacturing site in Nelson and was released in March 1994. It was available in LXi, EXi and EXi-S trim levels. A facelift was released in December 1995, which coincided with the release of VTEC engines in the upper-spec models. Trim levels were LXi, VTi, and VTi-S. These were the first NZ-market Accords to have airbags – two in the VTi-S, one in the VTi.

U.S.- and Japan-built coupe and wagon models of this generation were shipped to Europe with both left and right-hand-drive but there was no V6 option.

This generation of the Accord is one of the most frequently stolen cars in the U.S.^[43]

The 1994 Honda Accord was named Motor Trend‘s «Import Car of the Year».^[44]

Honda Accord SiR[edit]

Honda of Japan produced three high-performance models of the Accord for the Japanese domestic market referred to as the SiR, which was available for sale at Honda Clio dealerships in Japan. The sports car approach to the Accord SiR was aimed at aligning the Accord with the Honda Verno sports sedan that replaced the Vigor, called the Honda Saber a platform-mate shared with the Honda Inspire. The compact sedan role the Accord previously filled was now relegated to the Honda Rafaga and Ascot. The Accord SiR models came equipped with the Japan-spec 2.2-litre DOHC VTEC (H22A) 4-cylinder engine instead of the 2.2-litre SOHC VTEC (F22B1) 4-cylinder engine found in the EX. The Japan-spec H22A engine specs were 190 bhp (142 kW; 193 PS) at 6,800 rpm; peak torque 152 lb⋅ft (206 N⋅m) at 5,500 rpm with a compression ratio of 10.6:1. The Japan-spec H22A engine was similar to the H22A1 engine found in the North American market used in the 1993-1996 Prelude VTEC.^[45]

The Japan-built SiR sedan (94–97) was available with a 5-speed manual transmission as standard equipment or an optional «Grade-Logic» 4-speed automatic transmission.^[46] The Honda of America-built (HAM) Accord SiR coupe and then the 1997 SiR wagon had the «Grade-Logic» four-speed automatic transmission as standard equipment (5-speed manual transmission were not available for these two models). It came with cloth sport seats styled similar to the Prelude or optional leather seats, both exclusive to the SiR. The SiR also had some power options found on the Accord EX. The Accord SiR coupe (94–97) and the Accord SiR wagon (1997) were exclusively available for the Japanese market. SiR chassis codes for the sedan were the CD6, the coupe-CD8, and the 1997 wagon-CF2 (production began in September 1996 for the 1997 SiR wagons which lasted for almost one year). The Accord SiR Coupe and the Accord SiR wagon (1997), which were exclusively built in the United States at Honda’s Marysville Ohio plant (HAM) but were marketed for Japan export only for this particular model, was not offered in North America.^[47]

The Accord SiR Coupe and then Accord SiR wagon was built with the Japan-spec H22A powertrains which were shipped from Japan and were installed into the HAM-built Accord SiR models. The 1994–1997 «CD» Accord chassis was designed for the H22A powertrain to be installed; because the firewall was curved at the top to allow more space for the tilting backward of the H22A engine near the middle of the firewall. The H22A 4-cylinder engine was the most powerful inline 4-cylinder engine Honda built for the Prelude and the Accord before the 1995 U.S.-spec V6 sedan. The Accord SiR suspension was improved with a stiffer front sway bar (27.2 mm x 4.0 mm), stiffer rear sway bar (16 mm), stiffer front and rear coil springs.

Features for the 94–95 Accord SiR models (sedans and coupes) included the following items: cruise control, automatic climate control (Similar to the first-generation Acura CL), Bose stereo system, 7,400 redline tachometer, optional electronic traction control, and optional limited-slip differential for automatic transmission, optional SRS and airbags, factory-installed driving lights, optional factory-installed «pop up» navigation radio head unit, sound insulation liner under front bonnet, black-housing headlamps, no side molding was available on the Accord SiR sedan, optional rear sunscreen, optional sunroof, and power-retractable outside mirrors. Features for the 96–97 Accord SiR models (sedans, coupes, and wagons) included the same as above while adding; optional cruise control, rear window wiper on the sedan, optional leather interior, and a coloured side molding for the sedan as well.

European model[edit]

Fifth generation CC7 & CE7/8/9 Europe
European-spec Accord (pre-facelift)
Overview
Also called	Honda Ascot Innova
Production	1993–1998
Assembly	Swindon, England (HUKM)
Designer	Shigeo Ueno (1989)[48]
Body and chassis
Class	Large family car
Body style	4-door sedan
Related	Rover 600
Powertrain
Engine	petrol: 1.8 L F18A3 I4 2.0 L F20Z I4 2.2 L F22Z2 I4 2.3 L H23A3 I4 diesel: 2.0 L Rover 20T2N I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length	4,675 mm (184.1 in)
Width	1,715 mm (67.5 in)
Height	1,380 mm (54.3 in)
Curb weight	1,240–1,375 kg (2,734–3,031 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Honda Accord (CG7/8/9 CH5/6/7/8) (Europe)

The fifth-generation Accord for the European market was unveiled in 1993 and was completely different from the global model (‘CD’). It was in fact the Japanese-market Honda Ascot Innova which was based on the previous fourth-generation ‘CB’ Accord. It was the result of a joint effort with the Rover Group that provided Rover with the 600 series. The exterior was designed by Shigeo Ueno, was finalised in 1989.^[49] The styling of the European Accord differed dramatically from the larger North American variant which featured a more conventional sedan styling compared to the European model’s low slung, fastback-inspired look which also incorporated rear quarter windows.

In 1996, the European Accord received a minor facelift and was given a new front end and slightly different taillamps. The styling of the facelifted Accord remained identical to the styling of the Ascot Innova (although the frameless doors were replaced with conventional items) and featured the design language first introduced on the fifth-generation Honda Civic. The facelifted Accord was also equipped with two airbags as standard.

However, the European Accord did not spawn a station wagon nor a coupé version. Instead, Honda opted to import the coupé and station wagon (Aerodeck) versions of the global Accord.

The diesel model of the Accord was fitted with the direct injection Rover L-series diesel engine, as also fitted in the Rover 600.

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  European-spec Accord (pre-facelift)

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  1996 European-spec Accord (facelift)

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  1996 European-spec Accord (facelift)

Rover 600[edit]

As part of the tie-up with the Rover Group the European Accord spawned Rover’s replacement for the Austin Montego in 1993. Called the 600, the car shared its platform with the European Accord and, with the exception of the front doors, lower rear doors, and windscreen, sported unique styling which dispensed with the rear quarter windows. The interior design of the 600 was very similar to the Accord’s however, while the dashboard design was identical.

Sixth generation (1997)[edit]

For the sixth generation, Honda split the Accord into three separate models, designed for the Japanese, North American, and European markets. However, the wagon was discontinued in North America while the coupé was discontinued in Japan. This generation also spawned two distinctively branded performance versions for European and Japanese domestic markets, dubbed Type R, and Euro R, respectively.

Seventh generation (2002)[edit]

The seventh generation of the Accord was launched in 2002 (2003 model year in North America),^[50] and consists of two separate models; one for the Japanese and European markets, and the other for North America (CM5), with the Japanese and European model being sold in North America as the Acura TSX. However, both were in fact sold in many other markets, fueled by the popular Cog advertisement for the Accord.
Euro R trim continued into this generation as a performance model for the Japanese market, making use of K20 engine producing 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp), however, European performance model was renamed Type S and used a larger K24 engine tuned to produce 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp).

Japan and Europe[edit]

The European and Japanese Accords were integrated on the previous Japanese Accord’s chassis, but with a new body.^[51] No longer made in Swindon, those Accords were made in Japan, and came in both sedan and station wagon form.

At its introduction in 2003, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award for a record third time.
In Europe, the car featured a 2.0 i-VTEC with 155 PS (114 kW; 152 hp), a 2.4 i-VTEC with 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp), and an «exceptional»^[52] 2.2 i-CDTi turbo-diesel N22A1 engine, initially with 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) and 340 N⋅m (251 lbf⋅ft) of torque, while doing 51 mpg on the EU combined cycle.

This model was sold in certain markets such as Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand as the «Accord Euro» and in North America as the Acura TSX, with a significant distinction being that the TSX featured the interior of the contemporary Honda Inspire instead.^[51]

Accord Euro R (CL7)[edit]

The Honda Accord Euro R (CL7) was launched in October 2002, succeeding the previous Euro R (CL1). A lightened and more sports-focused variant of the Japanese car the Accord Euro R was powered by the K20A 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC engine producing 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) at 8000 rpm and 21 kg⋅m (206 N⋅m; 152 lb⋅ft) of torque at 7000 rpm through the only option of a lightweight 6-speed manual transmission. A similar engine can be found in the JDM Integra Type R (DC5). The Accord Euro-R was only available to the Japanese Domestic Market. Some features that distinguish it are the Recaro seats, the body kit, a MOMO steering wheel, lightweight 17-inch alloys, and a special aluminum gear knob found only in Honda’s Type R variants.

North America and Asia Pacific[edit]

The North American Accord grew in size yet again, becoming a vastly different car than its Japanese and European counterparts. This generation was available in both coupe and sedan forms, while a hybrid model was introduced in early 2005.^[53] For 2006, it was significantly updated.

This Accord was the first to use wheels with five lug nuts instead of the traditional four on 4-cylinder models. The 4-cylinder version came with 161 hp (120 kW) and 160 lb⋅ft (217 N⋅m) (166 hp (124 kW) and 161 lb⋅ft (218 N⋅m) for 2005–2007 models) K24A1 2397 cc 4-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual. The 4-cylinder engine also used a timing chain instead of a timing belt.^[54]

For 2003, Honda began to offer a more aggressive Accord Coupe, equipped with the 240 hp (179 kW) and 212 lb⋅ft (287 N⋅m) (244 hp (182 kW) and 211 lb⋅ft (286 N⋅m) for 2006–2007 models) J30A4 2997cc V6 mated to a 6-speed manual transmission borrowed from the Acura TL Type S (without a limited-slip differential). This coupe came with 17-inch wheels (that varied between the 03-05 and 06-07 models), a strut tower bar, perforated leather seating, carbon fiber dash pieces, and an upgraded 180-watt stereo system. Because of the ability to maintain activation of the VTEC system all the way through hard acceleration, the Accord EX V6 6-speed ran from 0–60 mph in 5.9 seconds according to Car and Driver, more than a second faster than the automatic version.

This model was also sold in Japan as the Honda Inspire from 2003 to 2008. In China, the model got the name Guangzhou-Honda Accord and was sold from 2003 up to December 2009.

Eighth generation (2007)[edit]

Accord in Japan and Europe and Spirior in China[edit]

The updated Accord for the Japanese and European markets went on sale in mid-2008. It is also sold as the Accord Euro in the Australia and New Zealand markets, and as the Acura TSX in North America. It is available as both a sedan and a station wagon. In the People’s Republic of China, a version of the sedan is sold as the Honda Spirior which later on developed an independent second generation. Production began in August 2009 in China, by Dongfeng Honda. Production ended at the end of February 2015 for Australia and New Zealand spec models, although sales continued in Australia until the beginning of 2016.

In Europe, the car maintained the 2.0 and 2.4 i-VTEC petrol (upped to 156 and 198 bhp respectively), whilst a new 2.2 i-DTEC diesel engine provided 147 bhp (110 kW) with 258 lb⋅ft (350 N⋅m) in standard trim levels, and 177 bhp (132 kW) with 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) in Type-S sports trim level. This allowed the Accord to go 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 8.5 seconds, and still do 50 mpg on the EU Combined cycle.^[55] Sales in Europe were discontinued in 2015.

Accord in North America and China and Inspire in Japan[edit]

The North American version of the Accord has a different body from its Japanese counterpart. This shape is sold as the Honda Inspire in Japan and is not sold in Europe. It was discontinued in Japan in September 2012.^{[citation needed]} Larger than the previous model, the sedan was classified as a full-size car by EPA standards, though American Honda executive vice president John Mendel said in 2011 that Honda did not intend to build a full-size car since the trend was for smaller cars having better fuel consumption.^[56] A coupe version was available, as well as a Crosstour fastback model, which was introduced in the U.S. for the 2010 model year.^[57] Engines include a 2.4 L 4-cylinder rated at 177 bhp (132 kW) with 161 lb⋅ft (218 N⋅m) for LX and SE sedans and 190 bhp (142 kW) with 162 lb⋅ft (220 N⋅m) for EX, EX-L and LX-S sedans and coupes; as well as a 3.5 L V6 rated at 272 bhp (203 kW) with 254 lb⋅ft (344 N⋅m).

In Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore, this car which is assembled in Thailand, is sold as the Accord in left or right-hand-drive forms. In Malaysia, the Accord is locally assembled. In Hong Kong, this car is made in Japan and sold as the Accord, and in Taiwan, the Accord is locally assembled. In China, Guangqi Honda also makes this vehicle with 2.0 L, 2.4 L and 3.5 L engines. Guangqi began making the Accord Crosstour in 2010.

In Malaysia, the eighth-generation is also rebadged as the Proton Perdana from December 2013 and is used by government officials. It is assembled at the Honda-DRB plant in HICOM Industrial Park Pegoh, Alor Gajah, Melaka.

Ninth generation (2012)[edit]

For the ninth-generation Accord, Honda appointed Shoji Matsui, who served as an engineer on the Accord platform from 1985 to 1996, as the lead project manager. It is the first Honda vehicle to be completely developed under the administration of Honda CEO Takanobu Ito.

Honda revealed the Accord Coupe Concept at the January 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In August 2012, the company released initial details pertaining to the 2013 Accord sedan, and production versions of both the sedan and coupe were fully unveiled in early September 2012.^[58] The Accord sedan went on sale on 19 September 2012, in the United States, with the coupe following on 15 October 2012. Corresponding release dates in Canada for the sedan and coupe models are 24 September 2012, and 1 November 2012, respectively. In February 2013, the Accord was scheduled to enter the Russian market.^[59] In June 2013, the Accord hybrid and plug-in hybrid were introduced to the Japanese market, with the discontinuation of the Honda Inspire, serving as Honda’s large sedan and one level below the Honda Legend.

From 2014, Honda began exporting the Accord from China to the Middle East, Africa, members of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and others.^[60] However, from 2017 onwards, Accords that are sold in the Middle Eastern markets are now sourced from the Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio.^[61]

While replaced by the tenth-generation in late 2017, the ninth-generation Accord continued to be built in Thailand until 2019 in most right-hand-drive markets.

Tenth generation (2017)[edit]

Tenth generation (CV1/CV2/CV3)
2018 Accord LX (pre-facelift)
Overview
Also called	Honda Inspire (China; Dongfeng Honda)
Production	September 2017 – 2022 (North America) April 2018 – present (China) March 2019 – present (Thailand) February 2020 – present (Malaysia)
Model years	2018–2022 (North America)
Assembly	United States: Marysville, Ohio (Marysville Auto Plant) China: Guangzhou (Guangqi Honda); Wuhan (Dongfeng Honda, Inspire) Thailand: Prachinburi (Honda Automobile (Thailand)) Malaysia: Alor Gajah, Melaka (Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd)
Designer	Tetsuji Morikawa (exterior, 2015) Yosuke Shimizu (interior, 2015)[62]
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car (D)
Body style	4-door sedan
Platform	CCA[63]
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.5 L L15BE / L15BG I4 (turbo) 2.0 L K20C4 I4 (turbo) Petrol hybrid: 2.0 L LFA1/LFB1 PGM-FI DOHC i-VTEC I4 + 2 electric motors[64]
Transmission	6-speed manual (1.5T/2.0T, 2018-2020 Sport trim only) CVT (1.5T) 10-speed Sequential SportShift automatic (2.0T) e-CVT (Hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrain	Power-split hybrid (Accord e:HEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,830 mm (111.4 in)
Length	4,900 mm (192.9 in)
Width	1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height	1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Curb weight	1,420–1,555 kg (3,131–3,428 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Honda Accord (ninth generation)

The tenth-generation Accord was unveiled on 14 July 2017.^[65] Production began on 18 September 2017 and sales began on 18 October 2017 in the United States as a 2018 model.^[66] The tenth-generation Accord is exclusively offered as a four-door sedan, the coupe variant being discontinued.

A base 1.5-litre VTEC turbo four-cylinder engine with available active grille shutters produces 143 kW (192 hp; 194 PS) and 260 N⋅m (192 lbf⋅ft) of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT).^[67] The optional 2.0-litre VTEC turbo four-cylinder engine, which replaced the V6 engine option, was available beginning December 2017. This engine is based on the engine in the Civic Type R, but with a smaller turbocharger, different pistons and camshafts, and the addition of a pair of balance shafts.^[68] The engine, which produced 188 kW (252 hp; 256 PS) and 370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft) of torque is mated to a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission.^[67] The 10-speed automatic is 22 lb (10 kg) lighter than the previous 6-speed.

The Accord Hybrid went on sale in March 2018. The 1.3 kWh lithium-ion battery was reduced in physical size and moved from the boot to under the rear seat.^[69] The generator and propulsion motor permanent magnets no longer contain rare-earth heavy metals.^[70]

To save weight the front subframe, front control arms, bonnet, front and rear bumpers are constructed of aluminum, which were previously reserved for past hybrid models. Approximately 57% of the body is made from high strength steel including 29% ultra-high-strength hot stamped 980-1500 MPa grades. Structural adhesives are employed for the first time on the Accord with 115 ft of adhesive bonding applied to the body.^[71][72] The body in white (BIW) is 42 pounds (19 kg) lighter with improved structural rigidity.

At Virginia International Raceway, Car and Driver tested the 2.0-litre, 6-speed manual Accord with 19″ touring all-season tyres, it covered the 4.1-mile (6.6 km) course in 3:18.4 minutes.^[73]

Other markets[edit]

In China, the Accord Sport Hybrid debuted in April 2018 at the Beijing Auto Show.

The ASEAN (Southeast Asian) market tenth generation Accord debuted on 28 November 2018 at the Thailand International Motor Expo.^[74] It was launched in Thailand on 19 March 2019, in Indonesia on 18 July 2019 at the 27th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show,^[75][76][77] in Australia on 28 November 2019^[78] and in Malaysia on 26 February 2020.^[79] In Thailand, Honda received over 4,000 order for the Accord in two months after prices were released in mid-May, with over 50% of the bookings for the hybrid variant.^[80][81]

The tenth-generation Accord debuted for the Japanese domestic market at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show through October to November 2019 and went on sale in Japan on 21 February 2020 and is imported from Thailand.^[82]

In October 2021, the Accord went on sale in Turkey.

2021 facelift[edit]

For the 2021 model year, the Accord receives a minor facelift, including a revised grille, new wheel designs, and brighter LED headlights. A Sport SE trim replaces the non-hybrid EX, while the manual transmission has been discontinued due to poor sales. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto touchscreen integration became standard on all models, with wireless functionality on EX-L and higher trim levels.^[83]

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  2021 Accord Sport (facelift)

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  2021 Accord Sport (facelift)

Engines[edit]

Engine	Chassis code	Horsepower	Torque
1.5 L L15BE I4 turbo petrol	CV1	192 hp (143 kW; 195 PS) at 5,500 rpm	192 lb⋅ft (260 N⋅m) at 1,600-5,000 rpm
1.5 L L15BG I4 turbo petrol	CV1	187 hp (139 kW; 190 PS) at 5,500 rpm	179 lb⋅ft (243 N⋅m) at 1,500-5,000 rpm
2.0 L K20C4 I4 turbo petrol	CV2	252 hp (188 kW; 255 PS) at 6,500 rpm	273 lb⋅ft (370 N⋅m) at 1,500-4,000 rpm
2.0 L LFA1 / LFB1 I4 hybrid petrol	CV3	143 hp (107 kW; 145 PS) at 6,200 rpm (engine) 181 hp (135 kW; 184 PS) at 5,000-6,000 rpm (electric motor) 212 hp (158 kW; 215 PS) (combined)	129 lb⋅ft (175 N⋅m) at 3,500 rpm (engine) 232 lb⋅ft (315 N⋅m) at 0-2,000 rpm (electric motor)

Safety[edit]

NHTSA 2018 Accord:^[84]

Overall:
Frontal Driver:
Frontal Passenger:
Side Driver:
Side Passenger:
Side Pole Driver:
Rollover:	/ 9.3%

The 2019 Accord received the 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick:^[85]

• Small overlap front: driver-side — Good (vehicle structure rated «Good»).
• Small overlap front: passenger-side — Good (vehicle structure rated «Good»).
• Moderate overlap front — Good.
• Side — Good.
• Roof strength — Good.
• Head restraints and seats — Good.
• Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle — Superior.
• Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian — Advanced.
• Headlights — Acceptable for every trim except for Touring trim (Marginal).
• Child seat LATCH ease of use — Good+ (extra LATCH positions).

Eleventh generation (2022)[edit]

Eleventh generation (CY)
2023 Honda Accord Touring Hybrid (US)
Overview
Production	2022–present
Model years	2023–present
Assembly	United States: Marysville, Ohio (Marysville Auto Plant)
Designer	Takuya Miyazawa[86]
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car (D)
Body style	4-door sedan
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.5 L L15BE[87] turbo I4 (CY1) Petrol hybrid: 2.0 L I4 (CY2)
Transmission	CVT (1.5 L) e-CVT (hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrain	Power-split hybrid
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,830 mm (111.4 in)
Length	4,970 mm (195.7 in)
Width	1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height	1,450 mm (57.1 in)

The eleventh-generation Accord was unveiled on 10 November 2022 to be sold for the 2023 model year.^[88]

By lengthening the overhangs, the exterior of the eleventh-generation Accord is longer than the previous model. This change is to accommodate the new hybrid powertrain system.^[89] Wheelbase and height is unchanged, although the car is 2 mm (0.1 in) wider than before.

The same 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine from the previous generation is used, with updates to feature improved VTEC variable valve lift technology, an upgraded direct injection system, a new cold-active catalyst, a high-rigidity crankshaft, and a revised oil pan to reduce engine noise. The power output is rated at 192 hp (143 kW; 195 PS) with 192 lb⋅ft (260 N⋅m) of torque.^[90] The model is also equipped with a revised continuously variable transmission, which Honda claims to be quieter and better performing. However, the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine has been dropped from the line-up.^[91]

For the U.S. market, the 1.5-litre turbo engine is offered in LX and EX trim levels, while the hybrid option is available for Sport, EX-L, Sport-L and Touring trim levels. Honda expects the hybrid variant to account for 50 percent of the Accord’s sales.^[92]

For the eleventh-generation Accord, Honda also released a new 12.3 inch infotainment system that runs on the Android Automotive operating system. This new screen was dubbed «Honda’s largest screen yet,»^[93] although Honda offers vehicles with bigger systems in other markets, such as the Honda e.

Awards[edit]

• Motor Trend‘s «Import Car of the Year» for 1994.^[94]
• Car and Driver‘s recipient of the 10 Best in recognition for 36 of the last 40 years.^[95][96][97] (not 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 model years)
• Voted «Car of the Year Japan» in 1985, 1993 and 2002.^[98]
• 2008 Drive‘s «Car of the Year».^[99]
• South African Car of the Year 2009^[100]
• The JB car pages awarded the 2008 – 2011 Accord a best-in-class 4 1/2 Star rating.^[101]
• 2013 Canadian Car of the Year
• 2014 Green Car of the Year.^[102]
• 2018 North American Car of the Year^[103]
• 2018 Canadian Car of the Year^[104]
• Edmunds’ Top Rated Sedan for 2020^[105]
• Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Mid-Size Car Award for 2021

Motorsport[edit]

The Accord has been raced in multiple different motorsport series through the years. In the British Touring Car Championship, it achieved 21 race victories, finished runner-up in the manufacturers’ championship in 1999 and 2000, and also won the independents’ championship in 1997. In the Japanese Touring Car Championship, the Accord won the championship in 1996 and 1997. It also won the North American Touring Car Championship in 1996 and 1997. With 15 race victories in the European Super Touring Cup/Championship, the Accord has more wins than any other car in the series. In the World Touring Car Championship, the Accord Euro R won the Race of Europe at Imola in 2008, despite being only entered by privateer teams in the series. The Accord Euro R won the European Touring Car Cup three times; in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Year	Championship	Result
1996	Japanese Touring Car Championship	1st
1996	British Touring Car Championship	5th
1996	North American Touring Car Championship	1st
1997	Japanese Touring Car Championship	1st
1997	British Touring Car Championship	3rd
1997	North American Touring Car Championship	1st
1998	British Touring Car Championship	4th
1999	British Touring Car Championship	2nd
1999	Super Tourenwagen Cup	3rd
2000	British Touring Car Championship	2nd
2000	European Super Touring Cup	3rd
2001	European Super Touring Championship	2nd
2004	Asian Touring Car Series	1st
2006	World Touring Car Championship	3rd
2007	Russian Touring Car Championship	1st
2008	World Touring Car Championship	4th
2008	Italian Superturismo Championship	1st
2008	Swedish Touring Car Championship	2nd
2009	European Touring Car Cup	1st
2010	European Touring Car Cup	1st
2011	European Touring Car Cup	1st
2012	European Touring Car Cup	6th

Sales[edit]

Year	U.S.[106]	Canada[107]	China[108]	Europe[109]
1976	18,643
1977	75,995
1978	120,841
1979	157,919
1980	185,972
1981	172,557
1982	195,524
1983	222,137
1984	256,650
1985	268,420
1986	325,004
1987	334,876
1988	362,663
1989	362,707
1990	417,179
1991	399,297
1992	393,477
1993	330,030
1994	367,615
1995	341,384
1996	382,298
1997	384,609			37,632
1998	401,071		345	29,272
1999	404,192		10,008	46,291
2000	404,515		32,228	44,551
2001	414,718		51,131	27,426
2002	398,980		45,075	17,086
2003	397,750		81,032	30,121
2004	386,770		100,794	48,346
2005	369,293		113,999	36,118
2006	354,441		123,183	33,081
2007	392,231		64,443	28,491
2008	372,789		52,719	26,840
2009	290,056		175,357	27,708
2010	311,381		171,679	16,338
2011	235,625		160,735	12,307
2012	331,872	9,930	104,114	7,834
2013	366,678	17,165	118,920	4,467
2014	388,374	16,962	108,487	3,499
2015	355,557	13,112	128,126	1,918
2016	345,225	13,857	136,245	49
2017	322,655	13,504	150,365	16
2018	291,071	13,827	176,769	21
2019	267,567	11,381	223,706
2020	199,458	7,844	210,574
2021	202,676	6,403	201,329
2022	154,612[110]

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• Accord at Honda Worldwide

Honda Accord — среднеразмерный (до 1989 года — компактный) автомобиль, выпускающийся компанией Honda с 1976 года. С момента начала продаж в одних только Соединённых Штатах продано более 8000000 седанов, хэтчбэков, универсалов и купе^[1]. На данный момент к производству готовится десятое поколение автомобиля, одного из самых популярных в своём классе и второго по популярности среди автомобилей Honda.

Первое поколение (1976—1980)

Дебютировало в мае 1976 года в кузове трёхдверный хэтчбэк. В 1977 году начато производство автомобиля с кузовом седан. Первоначально на автомобиль устанавливался бензиновый двигатель объёмом 1,6 литра. В 1978 году начата установка двигателей объёмом в 1,8 литра. C 1979 года была разработана и опционально устанавливалась трёхступенчатая автоматическая трансмиссия. В 1980 году был выпущен миллион автомобилей Honda Accord.

Награды

• «Автомобиль года» в 1976 году по версии журнала Motor Fan.
• «Автомобиль года в классе до $5,000» 1977 года по версии журнала Road Test в США.
• «Автомобиль года» в 1977 году по версии журнала Wheel в Австралии.
• «Автомобиль года в классе до $5,000» 1977 года по версии журнала Car & Driver в США.
• «Лучший седан в классе до $5,000» 1978 года по версии журнала Road & Track в США.

Второе поколение (1981—1984)

В 1982 году стал первым автомобилем, выпускаемым на заводе Honda в США. Также становится самой продаваемой в США японской моделью с начала продаж и удерживает это звание в течение 15 лет вплоть до 1996 года. В 1983 году автомобиль начал комплектоваться 4-ступенчатой автоматической коробкой передач.

Четвёртое поколение (1989—1993)

Аккорд 4 поколения выпускался с 1989 по 1993 год. На этой модели впервые для переднеприводного автомобиля была применена двухрычажная подвеска. Модель становится первым автомобилем под японским брендом, произведённым в США и экспортируемым в Японию. Появилась модификация Accord Aerodeck с кузовом трёхдверный хетчбэк для рынков Японии и Европы. Хонда выпускала несколько вариантов Аккорда 3-его поколения. На выбор было три типа кузова: двухдверное купе, четырёхдверный седан и пятидверный универсал (Aerodeck). Четвёртое поколение выпускалось только с передним приводом и с четырёхступенчастым автоматом или пятиступенчастой механикой. Двигатели только бензиновые: 1.8-103 л.с, 2.0-133 л.с и 2.2-150 л.с. С этого поколения Аккорд увеличивает продажи на североамериканском рынке. Версии для этого рынка имеют отличия от европейских в оптике и в комплектациях.

Награды

• «Автомобиль года в Японии» в 1985—1986 годах по версии Исполнительного комитета.

Пятое поколение (1993—1998)

Кузова — седан (CC7,CE,CF), купе (CD7,CD9) и универсал (CE). Двигатели — бензиновые, шестнадцатиклапанные: Р4 1,8 л 92 кВт/125 л. с.; 2,0 л F20Z2 85 кВт/115 л. с.,F20Z1 96 кВт/131 л. с.,F20B 99 кВт/135 л. с. и F20B3 100 кВт/136 л. с.; 2,2 л 96 кВт/130 л. с., 97 кВт/132 л. с.,F22B1 107 кВт/146 л. с., 108 кВт/147 л. с.,F22B5 110 кВт/150 л. с. и 140 кВт/190 л. с.; 2,3 л 116 кВт/158 л. с.; V6 2,7 л 127 кВт/172 л. с. Коробки передач — пятиступенчатая механическая или четырёхступенчатая автоматическая. Привод — передний.

1995 год. Новый бензиновый двигатель Р4 F18A3 1,8 л 85 кВт/115 л. с.

В 1996 году провели фейслифтинг седана — изменились бампер, капот, светотехника. Появился рядный четырёхцилиндровый двухлитровый турбодизель с непосредственным впрыском топлива («Rover») мощностью 20Е2Т 77 кВт/105 л. с.

Награды

• «Автомобиль года в Японии» в 1993—1994 годах по версии Исполнительного комитета.
• «Импортный автомобиль года» в 1994 году по версии журнала Motor Trend.

Пятое поколение Европейская версия Accord (1993—1998)

[[Файл:Honda Accord rear 20080205.jpg|thumb|left|1995 European Accord Sedan]] Запуск пятого поколения также примечателен тем, что Honda впервые выпустила созданную только для европейского рынка модель, которая собиралась в городе Свиндон (Swindon) Великобритания. Европейский седан Accord, однако, не связан непосредственно с пятым поколением Accord CD, а имеет отношение к предыдущему поколению Accord CB, так как это несколько переработанный вариант Honda Ascot Innova. Созданный в Свиндоне Accord седан на европейском рынке сопровождали купе и Aerodeck, импортируемые из США. В это же время британская группа Rover, партнер Honda на тот момент, начала выпуск Rover 600, которая была разработана совместно с европейской версией Accord седан.

Шестое поколение (1997—2002)

Теперь все бензиновые двигатели серии F и H (Р4) оснащены системой VTEC: D16B7 1,6 л 78 кВт/107 л. с.;D16B6 1,6 л 85 кВт/116 л. с.;F18B2 1,8 л 100 кВт/136 л. с.; F20B6 2,0 л 108 кВт/147 л. с. Остался в гамме и турбодизель. Для рынка США: Р4 2,3 л 99 кВт/135 л. с., 109 кВт/148 л. с. и 110 кВт/150 л. с.; V6 3,0 л 147 кВт/200 л. с. Представлен европейский Type R: 2,2 л 156 кВт/212 л. с. (код мотора H22A7), максимальная скорость — 228 км/ч. Коробка передач — М5, самоблокирующийся дифференциал. Для рынка Японии: F18B 1,8 л 140 л. с., F20B SOHC 2,0 л 145 л. с., F20B SOHC 2,0 л 148 л. с., F20B SOHC 2,0 л 150 л. с., F20B nbvDOHC 2,0 л 180 л. с., F20B DOHC 2,0 л 200 л. с., H22A 2,2 л 220 л. с. (седан) и F23A 2,3 л 158 л. с., F23A 2,3 л 160 л. с., H23A 2,3 л 190 л. с., H23A 2,3 л 200 л. с. (универсал).

Кроме того, в Японии параллельно Accord выпускалась модель Torneo, полностью повторяющая модельный ряд аккорда седана, отличалась иной оптикой, бамперами и оперением, также по OEM соглашению с концерном ISUZU хонда производила для него автомобиль Isuzu Aska, являвшийся полной копией (за исключением решетки радиатора и эмблем с надписями) аккорда VTS. С 6го поколения все японские модели Accord оснащаются электрическим усилителем руля. В Японии вместо модификации TypeR выпускалась модификация EuroR (в то числе и для Torneo) Модели для рынков Европы, Японии и США имели совершенно разные кузова. Также в 2000 году, отдельной, небольшой серией, автомобиль выпускался для Сингапура, отличительными особенностями являлся двигатель F20B5 2,0 л.(147 л.с.), слегка измененный вид кузова и оптики, а также светлый кожаный салон (седан).

Седьмое поколение (10.2002—2007)

В седьмом поколении также выпускались совершенно разные машины для разных рынков, но теперь их не три, как в шестом поколении, а две — «большой» для Америки, Сингапура, Китая, Таиланда и, возможно, ещё ряда стран и «маленький» — для Европы и Японии. То есть Японский и Европейский аккорды стали практически одинаковыми. Основным отличием было наличие ЭУР в японской версии и ГУР во всех остальных. Европейский и японский аккорды получили кузов CL-7(CL-9), отличавшийся достаточно ярким экстерьером, что положительно отразилось на продажах и помогло сохранить стратегическое значение модели в борьбе компании Хонда за мировой рынок. Седьмое поколение сочетало в себе черты спортивного автомобиля, и практичность семейного седана. Разница между версиями для внутреннего и на экспорт была минимальна, что объясняется ставшим универсальным во всем мире характером требований к современному семейному седану. Основным отличием было использование в японской версии электроусилителя руля, в то время как на остальные рынки автомобиль поставлялся с гидравлическим. Базовая версия Accord относилась к сегменту «2-литровых седанов» (кузов CL-7), а его топ-версии Executive и Type-S предлагалась и с более мощным и тяговитым двигателем рабочим объёмом в 2,4 л (кузов CL-9). Accord седьмого поколения оснащался системой изменения фаз газораспределения i-VTEC. Подвеска: двухрычажная впереди и многорычажная сзади. Отделка салона была выполнена на достаточно высоком уровне. В Японии в семейство входила также спортивная модификация Euro-R.

Новый седан и универсал (седьмого поколения) полюбились многим. Хонда Аккорд позиционировался как семейный автомобиль, но вместе с тем модификация Type-S намекает на то, что автомобиль не лишен спортивного задора, к сожалению подчеркнутого исключительно юбками бамперов, накладными порогами и колесами на дюйм больше. Машина оснащалась 2.0(155 л.с) литровым и 2.4(190 л.с) литровым бензиновым моторами, также имелся дизельный двигатель объёмом 2.2(140 л.с) литра. Аккорд в седьмом поколении дебютировал в 2002 году и предлагался сразу для трёх рынков: Европы, США и Японии. Однако модель для США внешностью заметно отличалась от европейской, начинкой впрочем тоже. В 2007 году в честь 30 летия модели Аккорд компания Хонда выпустила на европейский рынок версию Accord Special Edition, которая от стандартной отличалась эксклюзивной окраской «White Pearl» комплектацией и оформлением интерьера. Данная версия и стала последней страничкой в истории седьмого Аккорда. «Седьмой» Аккорд запомнился смещением акцентов в сторону «премиума»… Новейший Аккорд продолжил эту традицию и превзошёл старшего брата, став ещё более солидным и представительным, но более отстраненным от водителя и комфортным.

В Аккорде седьмого поколения конструкторы вложили весь четвертьвековой опыт эксплуатации всех поколений модели. На сегодняшний день Аккорд выпускается в Великобритании, Канаде, Мексике, США, Тайване и, соответственно, в Японии. Североамериканским аналогом Аккорда является Acura TSX — с несколько изменёнными оптикой, отделкой салона и только мотором 2.4 с немного иными настройками. Стоит отметить, что для японского рынка предлагалась полноприводная версия с кузовом универсал, также версия Euro-R с 2.0-литровым 220-сильным мотором. Дебют модели состоялся в октябре 2002 года, в мае 2003 был представлен Аккорд с кузовом универсал, в декабре того же года был представлен дизельный Аккорд для западноевропейского рынка. Автомобиль был подвергнут рестайлингу в октябре 2005 года.

Восьмое поколение (2008—настоящее время)

Представлен в марте 2008-го. Впервые все модели снабжены электроусилителем руля (до этого — только модели для японского рынка).

Как и седьмое поколение, включает в себя, по сути, две разные машины — «маленький» и «большой» Аккорды. Оба существуют в кузовах седан и универсал, «большой» имеет кроме того кузов купе. Разные аккорды предназначены для разных рынков. Так, «маленький» для Европы (включая Россию) и Японии, «большой» — для США, Канады, Китая, Таиланда, Сингапура. В Австралии продаются оба — «большой» как просто Accord, а «маленький» как Accord Euro. Кроме того, на рынках где продается «большой аккорд» часто продаётся и «маленький», но под другими названиями, например для Китая это Spirior, для США — Acura TSX. То же и с «большим» — в Японии он продаётся как Honda Inspire (см. энциклопедию автомобилей в картинках, раздел «автомобили-близнецы»). Кроме того в восьмом поколении появился кроссовер — Accord Crosstour (для России — просто Crosstour). Ниже приведены параметры европейских моделей.

Honda Accord 2.0 i-Vtec (2008-н.в.) технические характеристики: 
Общие данные
Тип привода:    Передний.
Марка топлива:  АИ-98.
Расход топлива, л на 100 км: 
Городской цикл MT / AT    11.4 / 10.4
Смешанный цикл MT / AT    7.2 / 7.7
Загородный цикл MT / AT   5.9 / 6.0     
Максимальная скорость, км/час:  212.
Разгон до 100 км/час MT / AT, с:        9.4 / 10.9.
Кузов
Тип:    Седан.
Количество дверей:      4.
Количество мест:        5.
Двигатель
Тип двигателя:  L4.
Объем двигателя, куб. см:       1997.
Мощность, л.с./об мин:  156/6300.
Крутящий момент, Нм/об мин:     192/4100.
Клапанов на цилиндр:    4.
Расположение клапанов и распределительного вала: верхнеклапанный с верхним расположением распределительного вала.
Компоновка двигателя:   спереди, поперечно.
Система питания:        распределённый впрыск топлива.
Механическая КПП:       6.
Автоматическая КПП:     5.
Ходовая часть
Подвеска передняя:      Независимая, двухрычажная.
Подвеска задняя:        Независимая, многорычажная.
Тормоза передние:       Дисковые вентилируемые c 4-канальной ABS.
Тормоза задние:         Дисковые.
Размеры и масса
Длина, мм:      4726.
Ширина, мм:     1840.
Высота, мм:     1440.
Колесная база, мм:      2705.
Размер шин:     205/60R16.
Размер дисков:  16x6,5J.
Снаряженная масса, кг:  1414.
Полная масса, кг:       1500.
Объем багажника, л:     467.
Объем топливного бака, л: 65.

Honda Accord 2.4 i-Vtec (2008-н.в.) технические характеристики: 
Общие данные
Тип привода:    Передний.
Марка топлива:  АИ-95.
Расход топлива, л на 100 км: 
Городской цикл MT / AT  -   11.9 / 12.0
Смешанный цикл MT / AT  -   9.9 / 10.4
Загородный цикл MT / AT -   7.9 / 8.0   
Максимальная скорость, км/час:  227.
Разгон до 100 км/час MT / AT, с: 8.3 / 9.7.
Кузов
Тип:    Седан.
Количество дверей:      4.
Количество мест:        5. 
Двигатель
Тип двигателя:  L4.
Объем двигателя, куб. см:       2345.
Мощность, л.с./об мин:  200/7000.
Крутящий момент, Нм/об мин:     230/4200.
Клапанов на цилиндр:    4.
Расположение клапанов и распределительного вала: верхнеклапанный с верхним расположением распределительного вала.
Компоновка двигателя:   спереди, поперечно.
Система питания:        распределённый впрыск топлива.
Механическая КПП:       6.
Автоматическая КПП:     5.
Ходовая часть
Подвеска передняя:      Независимая, двухрычажная.
Подвеска задняя:        Независимая, многорычажная.
Тормоза передние:       Дисковые вентилируемые c 4-канальной ABS.
Тормоза задние:         Дисковые.
Размеры и масса
Длина, мм:      4726.
Ширина, мм:     1840.
Высота, мм:     1440.
Колесная база, мм:      2705.
Размер шин:     225/50 R17 или 235/45 R18.
Размер дисков:  17x6,5J или 18x7J.
Снаряженная масса, кг:  1540.
Полная масса, кг:       1595.
Объем багажника, л:     467.
Объем топливного бака, л: 65.

Девятое поколение

Девятое поколение автомобиля было представлено в 2012 году на Североамериканском международном автосалоне в Детройте. Данный автомобиль планируется компанией как «глобальный», т.е., по видимому, больше не будет «большого» и «маленького» аккорда для разных рынков.

Примечания

Honda
Автомобили	1300 • Accord • Accord Hybrid • Acty • Airwave • Ascot • Avancier • Ballade • Beat • Capa • City • City Turbo • Civic • Civic GX • Civic Hybrid • Civic Mugen RR • Civic Si • Civic Type R • CR-X • CR-X del Sol • Concerto • CR-V • Crossroad • Domani • Element • Elysion • EV Plus • FCX Clarity • Fit • Freed • Freed Spike • FR-V • HR-V • Insight • Inspire • Integra • Jazz • Legend • Life • Life Dunk • Logo • Mobilio • Mobilio Spike • N360 • N600 • NSX • Odyssey • Orthia • Passport • Pilot/MR-V • Prelude • Quint • Ridgeline • Stream • S500 • S600 • S800 • S2000 • Saber • That’s • Today • Torneo • Z • Z600 • ZEST
Концепт-кары	Dualnote • HSC • J-VX • Remix • Spocket • WOW
Автомобили Acura	CL • CSX • EL • ILX • Integra • Legend • MDX • NSX • RDX • RL • RSX • SLX • TL • TSX • Vigor
Мотоциклы	CB series • CB400 • CBF series • CBR series • CM/CMX series • CR series • CRF series • CX Series • GL series • Magna • NSR series • RC series • ST series • Steed • VF/VFR series • VT series • VTX series • XR/XL series • Deauville • Bros/HawkGT • Pacific Coast • Valkyrie • X4 • CB1000SF
Мопеды и лёгкие мотоциклы	Ape • CT series • Cub F • Cub series • Gyro • Motra • P50 • PC50 • ST series/Dax • Wave series • Monkey
Самолёты	MH02 • HA-420
Двигатели	A-Series • B-Series • B20A • B20B • C-Series • С32A • С35A • D-Series • E-Series • F-Series • F20B • F20C • F23A • G-Series • GX-Series • G20A • G25A • H-Series • H22A • H23A • K-Series • L-Series • N-Series • R-Series • Circle L • J-Series • J25A • J32A • HF120 Turbofan
Роботы	Серия E • Серия P • ASIMO
Скутеры	Big Ruckus • Dio • Elite • Express • Helix • Juno • Metropolitan • Metropolitan II • Motocompo • NH series • Reflex • Ruckus/Zoomer • Silver Wing
Дочерние компании	Acura • Li Nian • Hero Honda • Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India • Honda Siel Cars India • Honda Racing • Honda F1 • Honda Aircraft Company
Кэйрэцу	Keihin • Showa Corporation • Nippon Seiki • Nissin brake systems •

	Honda Accord на Викискладе?

Нonda Accord. Модельный ряд Honda Accord выпускается с 1981. Японские автомобили прочно завоевали рынок в Европе, да и в нашей стране тоже. Они удобны, динамичны, долговечны и надежны, поэтому пользуются спросом у покупателей.

В соответствии с основополагающим принципом фирмы Honda: минимум пространства для механизмов, максимум — для пассажиров, каждая новая модель фирмы была рационально сконструирована (включая двигатель) и увеличивалась в размерах как кузова, так и салона из поколения в поколение. По отношению к модели Accord (дебютировавшей еще в 1976-м) это тем более справедливо, так как уже изначально ее предназначали для экспорта на рынок США, а там требования к удобству салона особые. Для Accord разработали весьма передовые по конструкции бензиновые двигатели с регулируемыми фазами газораспределения (недаром фирма Хонда уже длительное время участвует в различных автогонках), что и позволило этой модели занять первое место по продажам на североамериканском рынке и удерживать его на протяжении целого десятилетия.

Первое поколение Honda Accord с кузовом хэтчбек начало выпускаться в 1976 году, в 1977 к нему присоединился седан. В 1979 появляется автоматическая КПП с повышающей передачей.

Второе поколение — 1981 год. С 1982 года Аккорд начинает выпускаться на заводе в США, штат Огайо, и становится первым японским автомобилем американской сборки. 1983 год. Рестайлинг автомобилей второго поколения. Появление АБС, 12-клапанных двигателей и автоматической КПП с эффективной блокировкой гидротрансформатора. На двигателях 1.8 — система распределенного впрыска PGM-FI с электронным управлением.

Модельный ряд третьего поколения Аккорда представили в сентябре 1985 года. Сюда входили четырехдверный седан, двухдверное купе, трехдверный хэтчбек-универсал Aerodeck с обтекаемыми кузовами и убирающимися фарами (для североамериканского рынка). Это позволило снизить коэффициент лобового сопротивления Сх седана (для японского рынка — Vigor) до 0,32. Вместимость багажника седана при этом составила 470 л, а багажник хэтчбека благодаря раздельной спинке сиденья можно увеличить с 280 до 507 л. Пространство для ног пассажиров также значительно увеличилось. Обзорность благодаря низкой линии капота и наклонной мягкой панели приборов стала гораздо лучше, чем на предыдущей модели. Четкая градуировка аналоговых приборов вместе с продуманными переключателями обеспечила полный комфорт водителю, а пассажиры могли вольготно расположиться на сиденьях новой конструкции. Появилось и устройство втягивания ремня безопасности при открывании двери. Увеличенная площадь остекления салона заставила конструкторов повысить производительность кондиционера и отопителя. Независимая подвеска рычажного типа с уменьшенным трением улучшила плавность хода и обеспечила удовлетворительную устойчивость движения.

Модель оснащали карбюраторными 12-клапанными (по три клапана на цилиндр) рядными «четверками»: 1,6-литровой 88-сильной (для европейского рынка, впоследствии замененной на 1,8-литровые мощностью 110 и 130 л.с) и 2-литровой мощностью 102 л.с. для североамериканского рынка. Через год появились инжекторные двигатели 2,0i и 2,0i 16V мощностью 113 и 137 л.с. (для США — мощностью 134 л.с. с каталитическим нейтрализатором отработавших газов), причем все модели оснащали 5-ступенчатой механической и 4-диапазонной автоматической КП. Все двигатели отличались компактными размерами (ноу-хау фирмы), это позволило понизить линию капота и улучшить обтекаемость.

Эти качества были развиты в последующих генерациях модели. Так, модель 1989 года (четвертое поколение) значительно увеличилась в размерах (база — на 120 мм, до 2720 мм; длина — на 135 мм, до 4700 мм). Кузов стал солиднее, а кроме прежних 16-клапанных двигателей добавился 150-сильный силовой агрегат увеличенного до 2,2 л рабочего объема. Управляемость благодаря рычажной подвеске осталась вполне приемлемой для столь солидного семейного седана.

В 1991 году появился пятидверный универсал Aerodeck. Впечатляет отделка его строго по оформлению салона высококачественными материалами. Как и многие японские автомобили, Хонда Аккорд отличает функциональная расчлененность приборной панели и сигнализация, устанавливаемая в штатной комплектации. Все поколения Хонда Аккорд нравятся водителям отличным качеством сборки кузова. Путешествовать на них — одно удовольствие. Просторный салон с удобными сиденьями собран очень аккуратно, а материалы обивки и после 10 лет выглядят как новые. Эту модель комплектовали и передними подушками безопасности. Среди неудачных решений назовём центральный замок, расположенный на двери водителя, и панель управления магнитолой, расположенную слишком низко. Проблемы доставляют и зеркала заднего вида, которые сужают обзорность, но это вообще свойственно «японцам».

По безопасности движения трудно сказать что-либо определенное, и это объясняется многоликостью комплектаций модельной гаммы, предназначенной для рынков сбыта по всей планете. Смена модели в январе 1993 года (пятое поколение), когда кузов приобрел скругленный профиль, не принесла сколь-нибудь нового в «начинку», но приятной неожиданностью стало появление в апреле 1994 года универсала Aerodeck, оснащаемого 2,2-литровыми 150-, 145- и 130-сильными двигателями серии F20АХ.

Характеризуя управляемость Honda Accord, отметим стабильный прямолинейный выбег по инерции, в меру острое рулевое управление, уверенное прохождение поворотов, а также очень точные, мгновенно срабатывающие тормоза, серийно оснащаемые АБС. Но надо учитывать, что при таких мощных высокооборотных двигателях сорвать колеса в пробуксовку на скользком покрытии можно довольно легко, а задняя ось при полной загрузке багажника седана или универсала иногда уходит в занос, несмотря на присущую переднему приводу устойчивость (слишком крупным автомобилем стал Аккорд). У двухдверного купе, выпускаемого с марта 1992 года, эта тенденция столь остро не проявляется.

В целом ездить на автомобиле приятно благодаря хорошо отрегулированной подвеске, что дает возможность водителю расслабиться. Единственный недостаток — некоторый дискомфорт пассажиров на заднем сидении — устранили в ходе модернизации модели в январе 1996 года. Тогда же изменили форму передка, а для североамериканского рынка добавили двигатель рабочим объемом 1,9 л мощностью 116 л.с. Все двигатели исключительно отзывчивы на малейшее нажатия педали «газа», высокооборотные не слишком прожорливы.

Наилучшим же вариантом Аккорд для отечественного рынка может стать экономичный 2,0-литровый турбодизель TDI мощностью 105 л.с., выпускаемый с апреля 1996 года. Любителям скоростных автомобилей можно посоветовать модификацию для североамериканского рынка со 173-сильным 2,7-литровым V6 с которым максимальная скорость достигает 210 км/ч.

Шестое поколение Honda Accord, представленное в начале 1998 года, — очередной этап в процессе «размежевания». Американский, японский и европейский варианты отличаются ныне и внешним обликом, и интерьером. Более того — размерами, включая базу и колею. Лишь по фирменному «разрезу глаз» можно узнать породу. В основе всех вариантов единая платформа: днище кузова и «ключевые» агрегаты — передняя и задняя подвески, собранные на подрамниках: в конструкции днища и подрамников предусмотрена возможность замены отдельных элементов, перемещения точек крепления. Это и позволяет создавать модификации с различными базой, колеей и габаритными размерами. Внешний вид и интерьер — исключительно дело «местного» вкуса. А все вкупе — блестящая демонстрация того, что можно сделать на хорошей основе при творческом подходе.

В сентябре 2002 года в продаже появляется Accord седьмого поколения. Автомобиль предлагается с кузовами седан и купе, дизайн которых различен. Единственное, что внешне сближает автомобили, — это одинаковые фары.

Двигатели — новые: четырехцилиндровый 160-сильный объемом 2,4 литра и 240-сильная трехлитровая «шестерка». Поскольку при разработке машины дизайнеры прежде всего заботились о вкусах американцев, чрезвычайно хорошо покупающих нынешний Accord, в базовом варианте машины оснащены пятиступенчатым «автоматом». Шестиступенчатую «механику» можно заказать только для 240-сильных купе.

Honda Accord
отметка	Хонда
Годы производства	С 1976 г.
Производство	+12 миллионов копий
Класс	Седан

Honda Accord является седан от японского автопроизводителя Honda . С 1976 года восемь поколений сменяли друг друга.

Начиная с первого поколения, Honda Accord эволюционировала как с точки зрения размеров, от компактного седана до размера семейного седана, так и с точки зрения оборудования и качественных двигателей, которые сделали эту модель популярной. эталон на рынке Северной Америки. Однако этот качественный седан мало продавался на французском рынке по сравнению с автомобилями того же сегмента и в сопоставимые периоды.

Первое поколение (1976 — 1981)

Honda Accord I
отметка	Хонда
Годы производства	1976 — 1981 гг.
Класс	Компактный седан
Двигатель и трансмиссия
Энергия	Бензин
Максимальная мощность	68 или 72  л.с.
Передача инфекции	Тяговая 5-ступенчатая механическая коробка передач или 2-х или 3-х ступенчатая автоматическая коробка передач
Вес и производительность
Вес без патронов	910 кг
Шасси — Кузов
Тело (а)	3 или 4 двери
Габаритные размеры
Длина	4 120 мм
Ширина	1,620 мм
Высота	1360 мм
Хронология моделей
Honda Accord II

Первое поколение Honda Accord был продан в 1976 году с 3-дверным кузовом и 1,6-  литровым 68  л.с. бензиновым двигателем . Accord выше, чем Civic, его длина составляет 4,12  м, а колесная база — 2,38  м , что дает приблизительный вес 910  кг .

В 1977 году модельный ряд пополнился 4-дверным кузовом.

В 1978 году Accord был оснащен кондиционером в отделке LX.

В 1979 году диапазон был завершен с новым 1,8  литровым 72 —  сильным двигателем .

В 1980 году 2- ступенчатая автоматическая коробка передач была заменена 3-ступенчатой ​​коробкой передач.

В 1981 году отделка SE с кожаными сиденьями.

Модель	1.6	1,8
Топливо	бензин	бензин
Тип (1)	L4	L4
Смещение	см 3	1,600 / 1,602	1,751
Фискальная власть	резюме	6	—
Мощность	ch	68	72
Пара	Н м	—	—
Масса	кг	910	—
Conso. стандартизированный	л / 100 км	—	—
максимальная скорость	км / ч	—	—
0- 100  км / ч	s	—	—

⁽¹⁾ L4: поперечный 4-цилиндровый двигатель.

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Второе поколение (1981 — 1985)

Honda Accord II
отметка	Хонда
Годы производства	1981 — 1985 гг.
Класс	Седан
Двигатель и трансмиссия
Энергия	Бензин
Мотор (ы)	EK
Смещение	1750  см 3
Максимальная мощность	75  л.с.
Передача инфекции	5 скоростей
Вес и производительность
Вес без патронов	954 кг
Максимальная скорость	170 км / ч
Ускорение	От 0 до 100 км / ч за 13 с
Смешанное потребление	7,3 / 5,2 л / 100 км
Шасси — Кузов
Тело (а)	4 двери
Габаритные размеры
Длина	4210 мм
Ширина	1660 мм
Высота	1293 мм
Хронология моделей
Honda Accord I Honda Accord III

Второе поколение впервые было продано в Японии и Европе в 1981 году, затем в Северной Америке с 1982 года. Это была первая Honda, произведенная на американской земле на заводе в Мэрисвилле, штат Огайо. С момента своего запуска и вот уже 15 лет Accord является эталоном среди японских моделей. Значительное улучшение контроля качества сделало эту модель одной из самых надежных на американском рынке, которая остается актуальной и сегодня.

В то же время в Японии продавалась аналогичная модель под названием Honda Vigor .

По сравнению с первым поколением был модернизирован внешний вид и интерьер, но двигатель EK1 CVCC объемом 1751  см ³ (75 л.с.) сохранен. Тем не менее, этот блок двигателя был переработан, чтобы снизить расход топлива примерно на 15%. Accord вобрал в себя все эстетические ценности того времени: шерстяной ковер, бархатный интерьер и хромированные вставки. Доступен в цветах: серебристый, бежевый и голубой. Отделка LX предлагает часы с цифровым дисплеем и позволяет снизить расход топлива за счет уменьшения веса. Японские и европейские модели получают аэродинамические передние фары, а североамериканские модели оснащены прямоугольными передними фонарями и задними маяками в соответствии с законодательством США.

В 1983 году в качестве опции предлагалась новая 4-ступенчатая коробка передач. Отделка SE ( Special Edition ) появляется в каталоге. Эта отделка включает кожаные сиденья, электрические стеклоподъемники, люк с электроприводом и систему блокировки. В качестве опции доступен новый цвет: грифельно-серый.

В 1984 году модели, произведенные в Америке, не уступали по качеству моделям, произведенным в Японии. Кузов немного рестайлинговый (решетка радиатора), рестайлинговые модели еще называют второй серией второго поколения. Завершает модельный ряд новый двигатель ES2 CVCC, объемом 1829  см ^{3 и} мощностью 86 л.с. Отделка LX расширена за счет велюрового салона, стереомагнитофона, кондиционера, тормозов и рулевого управления с электронным управлением, электрических стеклоподъемников, электрического замка, часов с цифровым дисплеем, антенны на крыше, черных защитных полос с обеих сторон. и интегрированы в бамперы, а также в колпаки колес, аналогичные тем, что у Audi 5000. В Соединенных Штатах седан серого цвета пользуется успехом, списки ожидания никогда не заканчиваются. С другой стороны, цвета серебристый, бежевый и голубой удаляются из каталога и заменяются белым цветом.

В 1985 году к каталогу опций вошла отделка SE-i. Он берет компоненты отделки SE и добавляет тонированные стекла , высококачественную аудиосистему, четырнадцатидюймовые диски и, прежде всего, новый бензиновый двигатель с впрыском (отсюда добавление -i к обозначению SE). 12 клапанов из 1 955  см ³ на 110  л.с. . Этот блок цилиндров является первым двигателем, в котором отсутствует технология CVCC, он также является базовым двигателем Honda в 1980-х годах.

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Третье поколение (1985 — 1989)

Honda Accord III
отметка	Хонда
Годы производства	1985 — 1989 гг.
Класс	Седан
Двигатель и трансмиссия
Энергия	Бензин
Передача инфекции	Тяга
Шасси — Кузов
Тело (а)	4-дверный, 3-дверный (седан), 2-дверный (купе) и 5-дверный Aerodeck (универсал))
Габаритные размеры
Длина	4419 мм
Ширина	1,692 мм
Высота	1422 мм
Хронология моделей
Honda Accord II Honda Accord IV

Третье поколение Accord было продано в Японии и Европе в 1985 году, а в остальном мире — в 1986 году. Эта модель имеет привлекательный дизайн, похожий по внешнему виду на второе поколение. Отличия заключаются в выдвижных фарах (как у Toyota Sprinter Trueno ), оригинальных для седана, а также в специфических задних фонарях. Версия с фиксированными фарами появилась в 1987 году для европейского и японского рынков.

Этот Accord — первая Honda, использующая переднюю и заднюю подвески с двойным поперечным рычагом — технологию, которая позже использовалась в Civic и Prelude 1988 года, а также в Integra 1990 года — хотя и дороже, чем система MacPherson, это устройство обеспечивает лучшую устойчивость и управляемость автомобиля . Accord в стандартной комплектации оснащается стабилизатором поперечной устойчивости. Двухпоршневые передние и задние дисковые тормоза (японская модель Si) или однопоршневые передние и задние дисковые тормоза или однопоршневые передние дисковые тормоза и задние барабанные тормоза являются дополнительными. АБС является дополнительной опцией для моделей, оснащенных дисковыми тормозами, но не для рынка Северной Америки. Базовые модели доступны с 13-дюймовыми стальными дисками, а лучшие модели — с 14-дюймовыми легкосплавными дисками.

Тюнинг доступен с разными двигателями:

• В Японии: A18A, A20A, B18A, B20A и A20A3 (из США).

• В Европе: A16A1, A20A1, A20A2, A20A3, A20A4 и B20A2, B20A8.

• В США и Канаде: A20A1 и A20A3, BS / BS1, BT / BT1.

Интерьер доступен в нескольких вариантах отделки от спартанского до роскошного. В Японии Accord продается с опциями: кожаный салон, сиденья с подогревом, наружные зеркала с подогревом, цифровая приборная панель и кондиционер. Версия «Aerodeck», трехдверный универсал для японского и европейского рынка, оснащена сиденьями Recaro. Чтобы сохранить имидж Honda как дешевого производителя, эти варианты не доступны для экспорта.

Во всем мире Accord доступен в нескольких вариантах кузова: 4-дверный седан, 2-дверный, 3-дверный и 3-дверный универсал-купе Aerodeck (недоступен в США и Канаде).

В Северной Америке Accord предлагается в 4 комплектациях. На начальном уровне отделка DX, доступная для седана и 3-дверной версии, включает в себя регулятор скорости, заднее стекло с подогревом, часы с цифровым дисплеем, окна с ручным управлением, зеркала с ручным управлением, ручную блокировку системы, аудиосистему, внутреннее зеркало и некрашеные бамперы.

Отделка LX — средняя. Помимо отделочного оборудования DX, он включает в себя кондиционер, электрические стеклоподъемники, электрические зеркала, систему электрического запирания, кассетное радио AM / FM, бамперы, окрашенные в цвет кузова, задний подлокотник и увеличенные стабилизаторы поперечной устойчивости.

Отделки DX и LX доступны с двигателем A20A1 мощностью 98 л.с.

В 1986 году карбюраторные двигатели обозначались буквами BS, а инжекторные — буквами BT.

Комплектация премиум-класса LX-i включает люк с электроприводом (только для купе и седана), 14-дюймовые легкосплавные диски (только для седана), задние стабилизаторы поперечной устойчивости и аудиокассетный плеер. Эта отделка доступна с инжекторным двигателем мощностью 110 л.с. (A20A3).

В 1988 году продажа купе привела к рестайлингу седана: бамперы, передняя грань (фары, решетка, капот), задние фонари. Другие изменения сделаны, например:

• установка стабилизаторов поперечной устойчивости большего размера для улучшения управляемости;

• мощность двигателя впрыска увеличивается до 120  л.с. .

Accord Coupe — первый автомобиль марки, который собирается исключительно в Соединенных Штатах и ​​импортируется в Японию.

Комплектация SE-i предлагается с 1989 года, она включает кожаные сиденья, крепления для стекол, аудиосистему Bose, тонированные стекла , 14-дюймовые легкосплавные диски, выхлопную систему с двумя выпускными отверстиями и дисковые тормоза. Доступен для седана и купе в двух цветах.

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Четвертое поколение (1989 — 1993)

Honda Accord IV
отметка	Хонда
Годы производства	1989 — 1993 гг.
Класс	Купе, Седан, Семья
Двигатель и трансмиссия
Энергия	Бензин
Мотор (ы)	2,0 / 2,2
Максимальная мощность	От 110 до 150  л.с.
Передача инфекции	Тяга
Коробка передач	5-ступенчатая механическая или 4-ступенчатая автоматическая
Вес и производительность
Вес без патронов	От 1220 до 1285 кг
Максимальная скорость	От 184 до 206 км / ч
Смешанное потребление	8,6 / 9,5 л / 100 км
Шасси — Кузов
Тело (а)	4-дверный (седан), 2-дверный (купе) и 5-дверный (Aerodeck (Break))
Габаритные размеры
Длина	4680 мм
Ширина	1690 мм
Высота	1390 мм
Хронология моделей
Honda Accord III Honda Accord V

В 1989 году появилось четвертое поколение Accord, построенное на базе шасси CB. Впервые он недоступен в 3-дверном исполнении. Еще одно первое: в Японии его распространяет сеть Honda Clio. В Японии одновременно продается соседняя модель (небольшая вариация по сравнению с Accord) под названием Ascot. В то же время Honda Vigor со своей стороны эволюционирует, чтобы стать полноценной моделью, получив 5-цилиндровый рядный двигатель.

Это один из первых автомобилей в мире с прозрачными линзами фар и 4-колесным рулевым управлением (2.2i 4WS). Все модели неамериканского производства оснащены 2,2-  литровым 4-цилиндровым инжектором с электронным управлением.

Это поколение происходит непосредственно от первого поколения Acura Legend. По размерам он больше предыдущего поколения и приближается к размерам Ford Taurus. Тем не менее, он по-прежнему относится к категории «компактных». Отделки LX-i и EX-i третьего поколения не обновляются. На рынке Северной Америки он предлагается с отделкой DX, LX, EX и EX-R (только для Канады). В некоторых странах отделка EX также называется «Extra». 4-цилиндровый двигатель начального уровня мощностью 125  л.с. доступен в вариантах отделки DX и LX. На отделке DX контроллер скорости удален, и кондиционер становится опцией. Что касается отделки LX, то в ней осталось то же оборудование, что и в предыдущем поколении. Наконец, отделка EX, доступная с более мощным двигателем мощностью 10  л.с. благодаря увеличению впускного и выпускного коллектора, включает в себя 15-дюймовые легкосплавные диски, люк на крыше, улучшенный кожаный салон, двойной выпускной патрубок, стабилизаторы поперечной устойчивости на тыловой и магнитола.

Чтобы соответствовать правилам безопасности NHTSA, с 1990 года все модели оснащены ремнями безопасности с автоматическим выпуском. Эта система была заменена в 1992 году установкой подушек безопасности .

Предлагаются новые опции, такие как 4-ступенчатая автоматическая коробка передач с электронным управлением в сочетании с гидравлическим сцеплением, проигрыватель компакт-дисков, зарядное устройство на 6 компакт-дисков, передние противотуманные фары, сигнализация, хранилище и т. Д.

В 1991 году Honda выпустила версию универсала, построенную в Мэрисвилле и экспортированную в Европу (с левым и правым рулем). Универсал доступен только в комплектациях LX и EX, в стандартной комплектации он имеет дополнительную боковую подушку сиденья со стороны водителя. Новая отделка SE дополняет каталог и включает в себя: высококачественный кожаный салон, автоматическую коробку передач, ABS, два цвета (серебристый металлический корпус и черный графитовый интерьер или британский синий металлический корпус и салон цвета слоновой кости), а также подушки безопасности для водителя и пассажира. . Финиш SE доступен только в седане с новым 140 —  сильным двигателем .

В 1992 году Accord подвергся небольшому рестайлингу. В результате передняя и задняя части приобрели более округлые формы. Купе и седан получат новую решетку радиатора, новые фары, формованные рокеры и новые колесные диски. Отделка SE больше не предлагается. Отделка EX доступна с двигателем мощностью 140  л.с. и дополнена противоугонной системой автомагнитолы, а также ABS. В отделках LX и EX поясничная опора заменена подлокотником водителя. В каталог опций добавлен «золотой» комплект.

Чтобы отпраздновать 10-летие производства в Соединенных Штатах, Honda выпускает специальную серию, доступную в трех цветах: арктический белый, жемчужно-черный и жемчужно-зеленый. Эта серия основана на отделке LX, к которой добавлены ABS, дисковые тормоза, 15-дюймовые легкосплавные диски, окрашенные боковые щитки и автоматическая коробка передач.

Комплектация SE возвращается на седан и купе. Эта отделка включает в себя двойную подушку безопасности, аудиосистему Bose, автоматическую коробку передач, кожаный салон цвета слоновой кости, окрашенные защитные боковые полосы и специальный спойлер на купе. В Канаде отделка SE также включает подогрев сидений и наружных зеркал с подогревом. И купе, и седан оснащены особыми легкосплавными дисками. Все модели седанов с отделкой SE производятся в Японии, а купе с отделкой SE производятся в США (японский спойлер на 2/4 двери добавлен только на этой модели). Седан предлагается в двух цветах: серебристый металлик и жемчужно-зеленый. Купе доступно в двух цветах: серебристый металлик и синий атлантический.

Версия с выдвижной жесткой крышей продается в Японии под названием Ascot Innova. Эта версия имеет другой дизайн, вдохновленный Honda Prelude 1991 года.

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Пятое поколение (1993 — 1997)

Honda Accord V
отметка	Хонда
Годы производства	1993 — 1997 гг.
Класс	Седан
Двигатель и трансмиссия
Энергия	Бензин
Максимальная мощность	От 123 до 158  л.с.
Передача инфекции	Тяговая 4- или 5-ступенчатая коробка передач
Вес и производительность
Вес без патронов	1298 кг
Максимальная скорость	От 197 до 216 км / ч
Смешанное потребление	8,2 / 8,7 л / 100 км
Шасси — Кузов
Тело (а)	4 двери, 2 двери (купе)
Рамка	Ровер 600
Габаритные размеры
Длина	4670 мм
Ширина	1710 мм
Высота	1380 мм
Хронология моделей
Honda Accord IV Honda Accord VI

В 1993 году Honda выпустила на рынок пятое поколение, разработанное на шасси CD, и выбрала более роскошную презентацию. Более широкий, но более короткий, чем его предшественник, Accord больше не считается «компактным» в Северной Америке. В Японии это касается моделей Ascot и Rafaga.

Это первый Accord с отдельными американскими и европейскими моделями. Седан для Европы собирается в Великобритании на заводе в Суиндоне. Эта модель основана не непосредственно на шасси CD, а скорее на эволюции шасси CB, уже использовавшегося в Honda Ascot Innova. Купе и универсал производятся в США. Английский производитель Rover , партнер Honda, в тот же период выпустил на рынок модель, основанную на Accord, под названием Rover 600.

В Северной Америке Accord доступен в комплектациях DX, LX и EX для США и в комплектациях EX-R для Канады. Это поколение сопровождается улучшением 4-ступенчатой ​​автоматической коробки передач, более эргономичным салоном с двумя подушками безопасности и боковыми усилителями в стандартной комплектации. Отделка EX доступна с 2,2-  литровым 4-цилиндровым двигателем VTEC ( заявленная  мощность 145 л.с. , на самом деле она составляет 130  л.с. ) и включает в себя ABS (опционально для LX), 15-дюймовые легкосплавные диски (которые на самом деле 14-дюймовые стальные), дисковые тормоза, задний стабилизатор поперечной устойчивости и кожаный салон (опция). Accord назван иномаркой года в США. Купе выглядит точно так же, как седан в двухдверной версии, и в последний раз универсал продается в Америке.

В 1995 году двигатель V6 объемом 2,7  л (C27) от Acura Legend доступен на рынке США, чтобы конкурировать с моделями V6 Ford Taurus, Mazda 626 и Toyota Camry. Двигатель V6 поставляется с двойным выхлопом, 4-ступенчатой ​​автоматической коробкой передач, 15-дюймовыми легкосплавными дисками и специальной решеткой радиатора. Остальной ассортимент меняется очень мало, кроме цветовой палитры. В Новой Зеландии двигатель V6 заменен на 2,4-  литровый 4-цилиндровый с отделкой EX.

В 1996 году Accord отличается более высококлассным дизайном: более округлые бамперы, слегка измененная передняя часть, новые фары и новые задние фонари. Все двигатели разработаны в соответствии с требованиями Федерального ведомства (OBD II). Для большей конкурентоспособности руководство Honda решило использовать общую платформу для всех Accord шестого поколения, предлагая при этом кузов и размеры, адаптированные для каждого рынка.

В 1997 году Honda выпустила на рынок версию «Special Edition» (не имеющую отношения к отделке SE). Он доступен в трех цветах: серый металлик, красный Сан-Марино и черный жемчуг. Он включает в себя систему безопасности, систему блокировки без ключа, проигрыватель компакт-дисков, окрашенные боковые ограждения, специальные легкосплавные диски, люк на крыше и автоматическую коробку передач. Эта версия доступна со всеми двигателями отделки LX.

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Шестое поколение (1997 — 2002)

Honda Accord VI
отметка	Хонда
Годы производства	1997 — 2002 гг.
Класс	Седан
Двигатель и трансмиссия
Энергия	Бензин или дизельное топливо
Передача инфекции	Тяговая 5-ступенчатая коробка передач
Шасси — Кузов
Тело (а)	4 двери (седан), купе или универсал
Габаритные размеры
Длина	От 4600 до 4770 мм
Ширина	1750-1790 мм
Высота	1410-1430 мм
Хронология моделей
Honda Accord V Honda Accord VII

Шестое поколение продается с 1998 года.

Этот Accord был собран в Соединенном Королевстве на заводах Honda / Rover и претерпел небольшой рестайлинг в 2001 году, в частности с исчезновением электрической антенны в пользу обычной антенны.

Во Франции доступны четыре варианта отделки:

• «LS» начального уровня (с бензином 1,6 л)
• «ES» в среднем и высоком диапазоне
• «ES Innova» (доступна только с бензиновым двигателем 2,0 л и изначально предлагала множество оборудования, включая, среди прочего, круиз-контроль, люк с электроприводом, автоматический кондиционер, аудиосистему BOSE 5.1 ​​с зарядным устройством на 6 компакт-дисков и т. Д.)
• «ES Innova Navi», последняя отделка, отличается от предыдущей исключительно наличием GPS, встроенного в центральную консоль.

▪ [Honda Accord «LX» с бензиновым двигателем 2,3 л в 2001 г., с двигателем F23a1] другое

Модель (1)	1,6 VTEC	1,8 VTEC	2.0 VTEC	2.3 VTEC (2)	V6 (2)	Тип R	TD (3)
топливо	бензин	бензин	бензин	бензин	бензин	бензин	дизель
Тип (4)	L4	L4	L4	L4	V6	L4	L4
Смещение	см 3	1,590	1850	1997 г.	2254	2 997	2 157	1 994
Фискальная власть	резюме	7 л.с.	9 л.с.	10 л.с.	10 л.с.	14 л.с.	14 л.с.	7 л.с.
Мощность	ch	116	136	147	150	200	212	105
Пара	Н м	140	175	185	205	265	215	210
Масса (5)	кг	—	1,357	—	—	1,478	1330	—
Conso. стандартизованный (5)	л / 100 км	—	7,4		10,4 по городу и 7,1 по трассе	—	—
Макс скорость (5)	км / ч	—	207	209	245	225	231	—
0- 100  км / ч (5)	s	—	9,58	—	9, +	8,3	7,6	—

⁽¹⁾ Европейские модели.

⁽²⁾ Только купе.

⁽³⁾ Двигатель поставлен Rover.

⁽⁴⁾ L4: 4-цилиндровый рядный двигатель / V6: 6-цилиндровый V-образный двигатель.

⁽⁵⁾ Характеристики, соответствующие 4-дверному седану с механической коробкой передач.

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Седьмое поколение (2002 — 2007/2008)

Honda Accord VII
Соглашение седьмого поколения, версия для США
отметка	Хонда
Годы производства	2002 — 2008 гг. Этап 1 (Европа)  : 2002 — 2005 гг. Этап 2 (Европа)  : 2005 — 2008 гг.
Класс	Седан
Двигатель и трансмиссия
Энергия	Бензин или дизельное топливо
Максимальная мощность	От 152 до 269  л.с.
Передача инфекции	Тяговый или полный привод
Коробка передач	Механическая 5 или 6 передач или автоматическая 5 передач
Вес и производительность
Вес без патронов	От 1350 до 1600 кг
Выбросы CO 2	203-209 г / км
Шасси — Кузов
Тело (а)	США: 4 двери и купе Европа / Япония: 4 двери и универсал
Габаритные размеры
Длина	От 4670 до 4760 мм
Ширина	1760 мм
Высота	1450 мм
Хронология моделей
Honda Accord VI

Седьмое поколение продается на европейском рынке с 2002 года. Модель, продаваемая в Европе, произведенная в Японии, полностью отличается от модели, представленной на североамериканском рынке.

Европа

Для Европы Accord доступен как 4-дверный седан (4,67  м ), появившийся в 2002 году, и как универсал под названием Tourer (4,76  м ), появившийся в 2003 году. Accord оснащен 4-цилиндровыми бензиновыми двигателями объемом 2 литра. (155 л.с.) и 2,4 литра (190 л.с.), но и дизельное топливо , так как 2004/2005 с 2.2-  л 140  л.с.  ; Этот двигатель является первым дизельным двигателем, разработанным компанией Honda. В стандартном исполнении , соглашение заметно оснащен контролем траектории (ESP), контроль тяги, переменной помощи рулевого управления, 6 подушек безопасности ( «подушки»), автоматический кондиционер с дистанционным управлением центральный замок, аудиосистема 4 л.с., 12 V розетка  , многофункциональный руль, электрические передние и задние стеклоподъемники.

В конце 2005 года кузов был слегка отретуширован, в частности на уровне решетки радиатора с добавлением перекладины в центре. European Accord производится в Японии, где он также распространяется, но в относительно небольших количествах.

Япония

Accord, продаваемый в Японии, транслируется в Европе. Японский модельный ряд не включает дизель и поэтому доступен только с бензиновыми двигателями: 2-  литровый 152 или 155  л.с. , 2,4-  литровый 160 или 200  л.с. , а также спортивная версия Euro-R, включая 2-  литровый увеличенный до 220  л.с. . Также доступен с полным приводом.

В Японии American Accord также распространяется под названием Inspire . Тогда это импортированная модель.

Северная Америка

Североамериканская модель полностью независима от европейской и японской моделей. Он питается от 166  л.с. 2,4-литровый 4-цилиндровый двигатель , а также 244 л.с. 3,0-  литровым V6 . Обратите внимание, что на североамериканском рынке европейский и японский Accord продается под брендом Acura под названием TSX , в то время как американский Accord становится Honda Inspire в Японии.
 

Гибридная версия

Honda выпустила IMA версию своего седьмого поколения Accord только в Северной Америке. Оснащен 253 л.с. 3,0  л бензиновый V6 в сочетании с электрическим двигателем развивающихся 16 л.с. .
  

Версия купе

American Accord также выиграла от версии купе, выпущенной через несколько месяцев после седана. Эта версия купе зарезервирована для рынка Северной Америки, где она конкурирует с Toyota Solara , Nissan Altima Coupé и т. Д.

Модель	Европа	Северная Америка	Япония
2.0	2.4	2.2 CTDi	2.4	3.0	IMA	2.0	2.4	Евро-Р
Топливо	бензин	бензин	дизель	бензин	бензин	гибридный бензин	бензин	бензин	бензин
Тип (1)	L4	L4	L4	L4	V6	V6	L4	L4	L4
Смещение	см 3	1,998	2 354	2 204	2 354	2 997	2 997	1,998	2 354	1,998
Фискальная власть	резюме	10	12	8	—	—	—	—	—	—
Мощность	ch	155	190	140	166	244	269 (253 + 16)	152/155	160/200	220
Пара	Н м	190	223	340	217	286	—	—	—	—
Масса (2)	кг	1350	1,402	1,477	1,418	1,518	—	—	—	—
Conso. стандартизованный (2)	л / 100 км	7,8	9.0	5.5	—	—	—	—	—	—
Макс скорость (2)	км / ч	217	227	212	—	—	—	—	—	—
0- 100  км / ч (2)	s	9.9	8.0	9,3	—	—	—	—	—	—

⁽¹⁾ L4: 4-цилиндровый рядный двигатель / V6: 6-цилиндровый V-образный двигатель.

⁽²⁾ Характеристики соответствуют 4-дверному седану с механической коробкой передач.

Фотогалерея

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  Аккорд Турер европейская и японская версии.

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  Соглашение 4p 7- ^го  поколения Версия для США.

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  Соглашение 4p 7- ^го  поколения Версия для США.

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Восьмое поколение (с 2007 и 2012 гг.)

Соглашение VIII (Европа и Япония)
отметка	Хонда
Годы производства	С 2008 года остановка в 2015 году для Европы Этап 1 (Европа)  : 2008 — 2011 гг. Этап 2 (Европа)  : 2011 — 2015 гг.
Класс	Семья
Сборочный завод (а)	Саяма , Канто, Япония
Двигатель и трансмиссия
Мотор (ы)	4-цилиндровый бензиновый  : — 1997 см 3 , 156 л.с. — 2354 см 3 , 200 л.с. (Япония: 206 л.с.), в США ( Acura ) также V6 3.5 280 л.с. Diesel i-DTEC (Европа): — 2199 см 3 , 150 л.с.
Максимальный крутящий момент	196-357  Нм
Передача инфекции	Тяга
Коробка передач	Механическая 6-ступенчатая автоматическая 6-ступенчатая
Вес и производительность
Вес без патронов	От 1414 до 1559 кг
Максимальная скорость	От 207 до 227 км / ч
Ускорение	От 0 до 100 км / ч за 9,3 — 9,7 с
Смешанное потребление	5,6-8,9 л / 100 км
Выбросы CO 2	От 148 до 211 г / км
Шасси — Кузов
Тело (а)	4 двери, 5 мест Универсал, 5 мест
Габаритные размеры
Длина	Седан: 4726 мм Универсал : 4740 мм
Ширина	1840 мм
Высота	1440 мм
Колесная база	2 705 мм
Объем багажника	Салон: 467 дм 3 Перерыв: от 460 до 1183 дм 3
Хронология моделей
Соглашение VII

Как и седьмое поколение Accord, восьмая версия полностью различается в зависимости от того, изучается ли она в Соединенных Штатах (и предназначена в основном для Северной Америки, Австралии и Китая — где она также производится) или от того, производится ли она в Японии (и который тогда специально предназначен для Европы).

В Японии эти две версии сосуществуют, версия для США называется Honda Inspire . Эти два Accord могут поставляться только с передним приводом, что в Японии является особенностью: большинство моделей, представленных на этом рынке, также предлагают версии с полным приводом.

Также в Австралии предлагаются два Accord, версия, продаваемая в Европе, поэтому производимая в Японии, называется Accord Euro .

В Соединенных Штатах так называемая «европейская» версия остается доступной от Acura под названием TSX . С 2009 года он доступен в версии V6, а с 2010 года в кузове универсал, тогда как ранее выпускался только седан.

Во всех случаях версия для США имеет только бензиновые двигатели (4 и 6 цилиндров), в то время как японская версия может быть оснащена дизельным двигателем, но тогда она предназначена только для Европы.

У Accord восьмого поколения пока нет гибридной версии, производство начнется в Октябрь 2013 в американской версии он будет иметь двигатель V6 мощностью 320 л.с. и электродвигатель мощностью 40 кВт на задней оси.

В начале 2015 года Honda решила прекратить продвижение Accord в Европе из-за отсутствия продаж.

Accord VIII (Северная Америка, Австралия и Восточная Азия)
отметка	Хонда
Годы производства	2008 к 2012
Класс	Промежуточное купе
Сборочный завод (а)	— Мэрисвилль , Огайо, США — Халиско, Мексика — Кантон , Гуандун, Китай
Двигатель и трансмиссия
Мотор (ы)	Бензин  : — 4 цил. 2.4 i-VTEC — V6 3.5 i-VTEC
Максимальная мощность	От 177 до 271  л.с.
Передача инфекции	Тяга
Коробка передач	Ручная 5-6 скоростей Автоматическая 5-6 отчетов
Шасси — Кузов
Тело (а)	4-дверный, 5-местный Купе, 4-местный
Габаритные размеры
Длина	Седан  : 4930 мм Купе  : 4849 мм
Ширина	Седан  : 1847 мм Купе  : 1849 мм
Высота	Седан  : 1476 мм Купе  : 1433 мм
Колесная база	Седан  : 2799 мм Купе  : 2741 мм
Хронология моделей
Соглашение VII

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Девятое поколение (2012 — 2019)

Соглашение IX
отметка	Хонда
Годы производства	2012 — 2019 гг.
Класс	Промежуточное купе
Сборочный завод (а)	Мэрисвилл , Огайо, США
Двигатель и трансмиссия
Мотор (ы)	Бензин  : — 4 цил. 2.4 i-VTEC — V6 3.5 i-VTEC
Положение двигателя	Передняя поперечная
Максимальная мощность	177-271  л.с. (132-202  кВт )
Передача инфекции	Тяга
Коробка передач	МКПП или вариатор
Шасси — Кузов
Тело (а)	4-дверный, 5-местный Купе, 4-местный
Габаритные размеры
Длина	Седан  : 4930 мм Купе  : 4849 мм
Ширина	Седан  : 1847 мм Купе  : 1849 мм
Высота	Седан  : 1476 мм Купе  : 1433 мм
Колесная база	Седан  : 2799 мм Купе  : 2741 мм
Хронология моделей
Соглашение VIII Honda Accord IX

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Десятое поколение (с 2017 г.)

Honda Accord IX
Также называемый	Honda Inspire (Китай)
отметка	Хонда
Годы производства	2017 —
Класс	Среднеразмерный седан
Сборочный завод (а)	Мэрисвилль ( Огайо ) Гуанчжоу ( Гуандун ) Аюттхая Алор Гаджа ( Малакка )
Двигатель и трансмиссия
Энергия	Бензин
Мотор (ы)	Бензиновый 4 цил. 1.5 турбо 4 цил. 2.0 Турбо
Максимальная мощность	От 187 до 252  л.с. (139 до 188  кВт )
Передача инфекции	Тяга
Коробка передач	Механическая 6-ступенчатая Автоматическая 10 отчетов CVT
Шасси — Кузов
Тело (а)	4 двери, 5 мест
Габаритные размеры
Длина	4882 мм
Ширина	1862 мм
Высота	1451 мм
Колесная база	2830 мм
Хронология моделей
Honda Accord IX

Десятое поколение Honda Accord было запущено в Северной Америке в конце 2017 года, весной 2018 года в Китае, а производство началось в Таиланде в конце того же года. Это поколение знаменует собой отход от предыдущего Accord во многих отношениях: исчезновение кузова купе, отказ от бензинового двигателя V6 и прекращение производства в Японии.

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Продажи в Северной Америке

Год	Продажи в США	Diff.	Продажи в Канаде	Diff.	Продажи в Северной Америке	Diff.
1976 г.	18 643		644		19 287
1977 г.	75 995	+ 307,6%	6 787	+ 953,9%	82 782	+ 329,2%
1978 г.	120 841	+ 59%	10 020	+ 47,6%	130 861	+ 58,1%
1979 г.	157 919	+ 30,7%	10 255	+ 2,3%	168 174	+ 28,5%
1980 г.	185 972	+ 17,8%	14 007	+ 36,6%	199 979	+ 18,9%
девятнадцать восемьдесят один	172,557	— 7,2%	20 807	+ 48,5%	193 364	— 3,3%
1982 г.	195 524	+ 13,3%	21 116	+ 1,5%	216 640	+ 12%
1983 г.	222 137	+ 13,6%	28 096	+ 33,1%	250 233	+ 15,5%
1984	256 650	+ 15,5%	23 243	— 17,3%	279 893	+ 11,9%
1985 г.	268 420	+ 4,6%	26 391	+ 13,5%	294 811	+ 5,3%
1986 г.	325 004	+ 21,1%	27 613	+ 4,6%	352 617	+ 19,6%
1987 г.	334 876	+ 3%	31 463	+ 13,9%	366 339	+ 3,9%
1988 г.	362 663	+ 8,3%	29 186	— 7,2%	391 849	+ 7%
1989 г.	362 707	знак равно	32 181	+ 10,3%	394 888	+ 0,8%
1990 г.	417 179	+ 15%	38 112	+ 18,4%	455 291	+ 15,3%
1991 г.	399 297	— 4,3%	35 161	— 7,7%	434 458	— 4,6%
1992 г.	393 477	— 1,5%	31 578	— 10,2%	425 055	— 2,2%
1993 г.	330 030	— 16,1%	19 832	— 37,2%	349 862	— 17,7%
1994 г.	367 615	+ 11,4%	22 256	+ 12,2%	389 871	+ 11,4%
1995 г.	341 384	— 7,1%	20 944	— 5,9%	362 328	— 7,1%
1996 г.	382 298	+ 12%	20 512	— 2,1%	402 810	+ 11,2%
1997 г.	384 609	+ 0,6%	21 312	+ 3,9%	405 921	+ 0,8%
1998 г.	401 071	+ 4,3%	25 490	+ 19,6%	426 561	+ 5,1%
1999 г.	404 192	+ 0,8%	24 100	— 5,5%	428 292	+ 0,4%
2000 г.	404 515	знак равно	24 635	+ 2,2%	429 150	+ 0,2%
2001 г.	414 718	+ 2,5%	28 383	+ 15,2%	443 101	+ 3,3%
2002 г.	398 980	— 3,8%	30 060	+ 5,9%	429 040	— 3,2%
2003 г.	397 750	— 0,3%	29 609	— 1,5%	427 359	— 0,4%
2004 г.	386 770	— 2,8%	25 814	— 12,8%	412 584	— 3,5%
2005 г.	369 293	— 4,5%	24 115	— 6,6%	393 408	— 4,6%
2006 г.	354 441	— 4%	20 165	— 16,4%	374 606	— 4,8%
2007 г.	392 231	+ 10,3%	NC		392 231
2008 г.	372 789	— 5%	NC		372 789
2009 г.	287 492	— 22,9%	NC		287 492
2010 г.	282 530	— 1,7%	NC		282 530
2011 г.	235 625	— 16,6%	NC		235 625
Общее	11 181 194		723 887 (31 год)		11 905 081

Примечание: продажи Accord включают в себя версии седана (с 1979 года), хэтчбека (с 1976 по 1989 год), купе (с 1988 года), универсала (с 1991 по 1997 год) и гибридного автомобиля (с 2005 по 2007 год). Продажи Accord Crosstour (с 2009 г.) не учитываются.

Примечания и ссылки

• (ru) Официальный сайт Honda France
• (ru) Honda Accord на официальном сайте Honda France
• (ru) Официальный сайт Honda в США
• (fr) Веб-сайт Autoweb France
• Действие Авто-Мото — Специальный выпуск п ^о  52, п ^о  60 и п ^о  64.