2006 Honda Accord Overview

Introduction

The Honda Accord has been one of the leaders in its mid-size sedan class for many years. It simply does everything well and all for an affordable price.

The Accord comes in two-door coupe or four-door sedan with 3.0-liter V6 or 2.4-liter four-cylinder engines. Both five-/six-speed manual or automatic transmissions are available and there is optional cloth or leather upholstery. Sedans are available in VP, LX, and EX trim. Coupes are available in LX and EX trim only and come standard with the four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual or automatic transmission. Safety is enhanced on all Accords by side-impact and curtain airbags, in addition to the required dual front airbags. Anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution come standard. All V6 models come with Vehicle Stability Assist and Brake Assist. EX V6 models are also equipped with traction control.

For 2006, the Honda Accord gets a freshened look inside and out. Honda has fortified both engines, the I-4 and V6, with more horsepower. And all models benefit from enhanced sound insulation.

The Accord family sedan combines high technology and high quality with everyday economy of operation and keen attention to detail.

Accords come in a multitude of trim levels but the most important decisions to make are between a few major options. It comes in a sedan or coupe and has available leather or cloth upholstery. It is powered by either a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine or a 3.0-liter V6. To control this power, there are the available five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmissions. Standard safety features include side-impact and curtain airbags, in addition to the required dual front airbags, and anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution.

The Honda Accord is a carryover from 2006. Only small trim changes occur for 2007.

The Accord combines high technology and high quality with everyday economy of operation and keen attention to detail.

The Accord comes either as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder or 3.5-liter V6 engine. The four-cylinder engines are available in five-speed manual or automatic transmission for both styles of the Accord, while the V6 sedan is only available in five-speed automatic. The V6 coupe is available with a six-speed manual. Cloth upholstery is standard, however EX-L models feature leather seats and a leather-covered steering wheel. Safety is enhanced on all Accords with six standard airbags, including side-impact air bags for front seats and side curtain air bags. Four-wheel disc, antilock brakes, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, Brake Assist and active front head restraints also come standard.

For 2008, the Honda Accord has been completely redesigned, boasting more safety features, more spacious rear seating for the sedan, and a more powerful engine.

The Accord comes either as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder or 3.5-liter V6 engine. The four-cylinder engines are available in five-speed manual or automatic transmission for both styles of the Accord, while the V6 sedan is only available in five-speed automatic. The V6 coupe is available with a six-speed manual. Cloth upholstery is standard, however EX-L models feature leather seats and a leather-covered steering wheel. Safety is enhanced on all Accords with six standard airbags, including side-impact air bags for front seats and side curtain air bags. Four-wheel disc, anti-lock brakes, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, Brake Assist and active front head restraints also come standard.

The Accord is Honda's largest car, offering generous interior space for up to 5 people wrapped in stylish exterior sheet metal.

The Accord comes either as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder or 3.5-liter V6 engine. The four-cylinder engines are available in five-speed manual or automatic transmission for both styles of the Accord, while the V6 sedan is only available in five-speed automatic. The V6 coupe is available with a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic. Cloth upholstery is standard on all but the EX-L models which feature leather seats and a leather-covered steering wheel. Safety is enhanced on all Accords with six standard airbags, including side-impact air bags for front seats and side curtain air bags. Four-wheel disc, anti-lock brakes, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, Brake Assist and active front head restraints also come standard.

The Accord receives minimal changes for 2010.