Pros:
- Excellent back seat in both coupe and sedan
- Light, nimble feel belies greater size
- Lots of power from frugal four-cylinder engines
- Standard suite of safety equipment
Cons:
- Button-happy interior
- Manual transmission isn't as slick as last year's model
Buyers who want space, economy and modern design
Who should not buy the Honda Accord:
Those who prefer a simpler, less-distracting interior
Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: LX, LX-P, LX-S, EX, EX V6, EX-L, EX-L V6
- Price range (including options): $20,995 - $31,145
- Base engine: 2.4 liter inline 4 cylinder, 177 hp @ 6500 RPM, 161 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
- Optional engine: 2.4 liter inline 4-cylinder, 190 hp @ 7000 RPM, 162 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM; 3.5 liter V6, 268 hp @ 6200 RPM, 248 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 22 MPG city/31 MPG highway (4-cylinder manual), 21/31 (4-cylinder sedan automatic), 21/30 (4-cylinder coupe automatic), 19/29 (V6 sedan), 17/25 (V6 coupe manual), 19/28 (V6 coupe automatic)
- Where built: US/Japan
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted side (torso) airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks, and mirrors, CD player, cruise control, air conditioning
- Major options: Navigation system, leather interior, power seats, upgraded stereo, alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth phone compatibility
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: None
