The Honda Accord Coupe concept car was unveiled at the 2007
North American International Auto
Show. It previewed the production
2-door model with i-VTEC VCM
V6 engine and
Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure.
The production sedan and coupe
were unveiled on August 21, 2007.
Sales of US models began on September 12, 2007 for the sedan, and
on September 20, 2007 for the coupe.
In Canada, sedan trims include the SE, EX, EX-L, EX-L with
Navi(navigation), EX-L V6, and
EX-L V6 with Navi(navigation),
while coupes have the EX, EX-L,
EX-L with Navi(navigation), and
EX-L V6 with navi(navigation). The
SE designation was the de facto
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replacement for the LX, VP, and
DX-G trims in the previous generation, while the EX replaced the SE.
The LX includes anti-lock brakes
with brake assist and electronic
brake force distribution, electronic
stability control, front and rear disc
brakes, air conditioning, keyless
entry, power windows, power locks,
and cruise control as standard
features, while also having bodycolored door handles and mirrors.
The EX includes a more powerful
version of the 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC
engine with 190 hp, power moonroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, 8-way
adjustable driver’s seat, security
system, and a 6-disc CD changer.
EX-L denotes Accords with leather
upholstery, XM satellite radio, and
an optional navigation system and
hands-free Bluetooth interface. V6
models have chrome handles, dual
exhaust pipes, and fog lamps. The
EX-L V6 coupe has 18-inch alloy
rims, a rear lip spoiler, and an option
of the six-speed manual in lieu of the
standard five-speed automatic
transmission.
In the UNITED STATES,
additional models offered include
LX trim name instead of SE, the
LX-P sedan, which adds illuminated
power window switches, an 8-way
driver’s seat and 16-inch alloy
wheels, and the LX-S coupe, which
replaces the 177 hp engine with a
190 hp, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a
6-disc CD changer.
Both the Accord sedan and coupe
went through a mid-life cycle
update. Both cars feature new front
fascias and updated tail lamps.The
sedan features the reflective strips
seen on the Japanese Honda Inspire.
Inside, Honda has added steering
wheel-mounted paddle shifters to
the EX-L V6 Coupe, and USB connectivity for all coupe models and