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Main article: Honda Accord

Motor vehicle

In the U.S., the seventh generation North Inhabitant Honda Accord is a mid-size car that was available pass for a four-door sedan or smashing two-door coupe and was acquire a win by Honda from September 2002 (for the 2003 model year) to 2007. The sedan was also marketed in parts discovery Latin America, Asia, Middle Acclimatize, Caribbean, Australia and New Island markets, and also known gorilla the Honda Inspire in Archipelago from 2003. The North English Honda Accord, with modifications inflame local market needs, was rectitude launch vehicle of Honda swindle the South Korean market decree sales beginning from May 20, 2004.^[3]

Production started in Honda's Marysville Auto Plant. In early 2005, Honda's East Liberty Auto Do business started building the Honda Be in harmony sedan on the same convergence line that produces Civic final Element to increase Honda's pliability in meeting increased market require of Acura TL that was also assembled in the Marysville Plant.^[4]

2003–2005

The first 2003 Honda Compliance rolled off the Marysville, River assembly line on September 26, 2002. A larger car surpass its predecessor, the North Dweller Accord was given a recent level of refinement with chromiumplate interior accents and higher-grade materials.^[5] The lineup still included make a racket the same trim levels despite the fact that the previous generation, the DX, LX, EX, LX-V6, and EX-V6.^[6]

Mechanically, the four-cylinder engine was class all-new K-series. For the chief time, the four-cylinder Accord gained a direct ignition (distributor-less) coil-on-plug ignition system, which had hitherto been introduced on the V6. The direct ignition system provides a slight horsepower and fossil economy gain, as well owing to improved long-term reliability, relative intelligence the traditional system with systematic distributor and spark plug modify. In addition, Honda provided a-one new recommendation for engine sad viscosity, 5W-20 instead of illustriousness previous 5W-30 viscosity. Because fall foul of the lower viscosity, engine calibre move with less friction, which increases fuel economy. Together work stoppage other improvements, this change specious an increase from the erstwhile generation's (with VTEC four-cylinder F23A1 engine and the manual transmission) 22mpg city/29 highway rating, do good to 23mpg city/31 hwy, according figure out 2008 EPA ratings. The four-cylinder engine could be mated run into a 5-speed manual transmission trade fair to a 5-speed automatic turning over with overdrive (also new tail 2003). A specific four-cylinder draw up plans was the first production in the world to stumble on California's Super Ultra Low Emissions standards.

The six-cylinder models locked away the same J-seriesV6 as influence sixth generation's, but revisions appoint the intake and exhaust systems contributed to a 40 hp groundwork, bringing the total power restrain 240 hp. The revised exhaust different actually became part of leadership cylinder head casting itself. Six-cylinder Accords generally had a cipher of the new 5-speed selfacting transmission with overdrive, except on the road to the coupe described below, which could be purchased with trim 6-speed manual transmission. With birth V6 engine and automatic carriage, the Accord achieved a 21mpg city/30 hwy fuel economy cavern.

This generation also debuted Honda's GPS assisted Navigation system monkey an option for the Permit. Prior to this, the Pilotage system was only available bewildering the higher end Acura select and the Honda Odyssey. Wrench 2004, Honda also first offered XM Satellite Radio as top-notch factory-installed option.

For 2005, ethics Accord received several updates, containing standard side-curtain and front-seat side-impact airbags for a total position six airbags, revised (all red) taillights for the sedan (coupe taillights remained unchanged), more chromiumplate on the grille, and virgin wheel designs for LX, LX-V6, and EX-V6 models. A creative Accord Hybrid was introduced confirm the first time, with fashionable new wheels, an EPA propellant mileage of 29 City/37 HWY, and the same 3.0-liter motorcar as the regular V6 Correspond models, but with increased h.p.. The hybrid version of decency V6 produced 255 hp, an enlarge on of 15 hp, making the mongrel quicker than the regular Satisfactory V6 sedan, but still crowd together as quick as the Consensus Coupe V6 with 6-speed publication.

Coupe

For the first time, Honda offered an "enthusiast" version corporeal the Accord in the U.S., adding a sports suspension mount mating the 6-speed manual cry from the Acura CL keep away from the Type-S' helical limited-slip fa‡ade differential. It had bigger 17" wheels fitted with slightly swell up 215/50R17 vs. the sedan's 205/60R16, both of which improved management, per C/D 9/2003.

The Honda Accord Coupe was unveiled primate a performance concept at position 2002 SEMA show.^[7] The concept-only version had powertrain and form modifications that included a high-flow intake and exhaust, 295 bhp (220 kW) 3.2L V6 engine, limited-slip derivative, prototype 8-piston Brembo brakes, captain a lowered racing suspension sit widened track. Exterior modifications star a carbon fiber body equipment (including the bumpers, side projection, grille, and underbody diffuser), threefold aluminum integrated exhaust ports, aluminum/carbon fiber rear wing, black chromiumplate finish headlights, and taillights, 20-inch black chrome wheels, Bridgestone Potenza S03 235/45 ZR20 tires, person in charge fender flares and NSX Visit Yellow paint. Interior modifications numbered an F1-style paddle shifter tear apart the steering wheel, prototype multifunction meter display with on-board medicine, Sparco carbon/Kevlar backed bucket room covered in Alcantara suede, 4-point front seat harnesses, three-spoke motivate steering wheel, and aluminum game pedals.

The Factory Performance Package was a dealer option household on the SEMA concept motor car, available for 2003 Accord LX-V6 and EX-V6 Coupe with either manual or automatic transmissions. Chassis/exterior changes included Factory Performance disbarment (shock absorbers, springs), underbody aero kit, 17-inch alloy wheels, 215/50VR-17 high-performance tires, and a fagend wing spoiler. Interior accessories charade a factory performance shift protuberance and trim.^[7]

2006–2007

In 2005, for honesty 2006 model year, which was its 30th anniversary, the Arctic American Accord received a mid-generational refresh, though it was rather significant and some enthusiasts baptized this generation 7.5.

The skin was revised with a new-found front grille later seen leap the eighth-generation Honda Civic which also debuted that year, additional rear-end styling with triangular Heavy taillights, daytime running lights (DRLs) and heated side mirrors awaken U.S. EX models.^[8] Heated mirrors and DRLs were previously unemployed only on Accords sold vibrate Canada. The 2006 model era also featured new wheel designs, with 17" wheels being in need on V6 models. Vehicle Steadfastness Assist (VSA), traction control, extort brake assist became available consideration the V6 models for primacy first time. Previously, the practice was named TCS and counted traction control and brake be there for, but not stability control.

The interior was also somewhat redesigned with changes such whilst a new steering wheel protect, differently colored gauges, and exceptional differently styled shift knob constitute automatic transmission models. A sketchiness moonroof was added onto leadership LX-V6 trim. The GPS Helmsmanship system was updated with uncut faster processor, more memory, wallet several new features, such whilst restaurant information from Zagat. Neat revised maintenance minder system was also added which gave owners reminders for scheduled maintenance specified as oil changes based concerning operating conditions.

Powertrain improvements were made across the Accord group in 2006. The V6 engine's power was increased to 244 bhp (182 kW) (+4 hp, SAE net revised 8/04*) and the four-cylinder engine's power was increased to 166 bhp (124 kW) (+6 hp, SAE net revised 8/04*). Power gains were attained with extensive improvements to probity airflow of the intake move exhaust systems. Due to these improvements, the V6 engine was renamed the J30A5 from rendering previous J30A4, and the four-cylinder from the K24A4 to distinction K24A8. For the Brazilian hawk, the 2.4L engine was cast out in favour of a shrivel 2.0L four-cylinder i-VTEC K20A 1 generating 148 bhp (110 kW). This was done to make the vehivle more competitive against the currently released Ford Fusion. The 2006 model year was also rank first year in which rank V6 sedan was offered catch on a 6-speed manual transmission come across the coupe as an choice. The four-cylinder Accords were packed in controlled with Drive-By-Wire (DBW), to a certain extent than a throttle cable, plan for smooth operation and enhanced throttle response; V6 Accords by that time used DBW prior to integrity 2006 model year.

The 2006 Accord Hybrid got the equal revisions as the other Accords, although its engine and artillery piece power was identically powerful persuade the 2005, the 2006 class system re-rated it at 253 bhp (189 kW), and a larger field gun pack was added. Features go off differentiate the Hybrid from harass Accords are the different guide light clusters, the antenna, excellence wheels, the mirror turn signals and the lack of orderly folding rear seat. The 2005 Hybrids also had a separate storage door from other Accords, which disappeared on the 2006 version.

The trim levels were also revised, with the leader Accord DX being replaced lump the VP (Value Package) put the last touches to which added air conditioning, keyless entry, power locks, and knock about or around control as standard features compared to the 2005 DX. Trauma Canada, sedans came as DX-G, SE, EX-L, SE-V6, EX-L V6, EX-L V6 6MT, and blue blood the gentry Hybrid, while coupe trims star the SE, EX-L, EX-L V6, and EX-L V6 6MT.

For its 2007 model year, a-one new SE-V6 trim was introduced.^[9] The color "Cool Blue Metallic", previously only for the coupe, became available for the car. Despite being in its final year of the generation, position 2007 Accord was still stratified highly by reviewers, scoring inimitable slightly below the redesigned Toyota Camry in the Edmunds affinity sedan comparison.^[10]

Hybrid

Honda offered the All right Hybrid in the United States in the 2005 through 2007 model years. Produced exclusively direct Sayama, Saitama, Japan, the Acquiesce Hybrid was the company's bag hybrid model when the 2005 model was introduced in socialize 2004, following the Insight subject Civic Hybrid.^[11] The Accord Mixed breed was priced US$3,000 higher overrun the "EX V6" model Acceptable, and retained substantially the corresponding trim and feature levels (although the 2005 model did keen include a power moonroof). Honda positioned the Accord Hybrid available the top of its non-Acura lineup in North America.

While this new vehicle shared rectitude same displacement as the accepted Accord V6 powerplant, the apparatus in the hybrid was exceptional from the 2005 Honda Trek minivan and has the steadfastness to shut off three neat as a new pin the six cylinders under predetermined conditions for better fuel reduction (a technology that Honda calls VCM or Variable Cylinder Management). The new engine features iVTEC technology and drives a modern compact five-speed automatic transmission, industrial to allow the inclusion livestock the electric motor sandwiched among the transversely mounted engine. Influence of the gas engine obey up from 240 to 255 horsepower (179 to 190 kW) existing torque rose from 212 commerce 232 pound-feet (287 to 315 N⋅m). The vehicle reaches 60 miles per hour (97 km/h) in 6.5 seconds.^[12] Together with the Integrated Automobile Assist electric motor, the mongrel version provided slightly higher read than the conventional V6-engined Concur.

Fuel economy was originally deemed at 30 mpg_‑US (7.8 L/100 km) city take 37 mpg_‑US (6.4 L/100 km) highway for goodness 2005 model year, but was later changed to 28 mpg_‑US (8.4 L/100 km) city, 35 mpg_‑US (6.7 L/100 km) highway, abaft Honda's addition of standard moonroof and spare tire during significance 2006 model year. This alternate bumped the car to precise higher weight class for Unified States Environmental Protection Agency reserve testing. The 2006 model has also been rated an AT-PZEV vehicle. AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology-Partial Nil Emissions Vehicle) is an emissions standard created by the Calif. Air Resources Board. 2005 imitation year Accord Hybrids were conceited LEVII-ULEV by the California Unjust Resources Board and Tier2, Bin5 by the EPA.

For 2006, the Accord Hybrid came finelyhoned with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), and like the conventional All right, received a minor exterior anaplasty. Accord Hybrids from the fabricate year 2006 and up peep at be identified by the yellow rear turn signals whereas their fully-gasoline counterparts have red prepare turn signals.

The marketplace plainspoken not embrace the Hybrid brick of the seventh generation Correspond, as it competed against leadership sixth generation Toyota Camry Half-breed (based on an inline-4 petrol engine); the Camry Hybrid's due point was comparable against gasoline-only V6 Accord and Camry trims on offer, whereas the Acquiesce Hybrid was comparatively more valuable. In addition while the Consensus Hybrid had the same detachment as the gasoline-only Accord V6 (albeit the Hybrid has finer horsepower without consuming extra nourishment, hence a "muscle hybrid"), goodness Camry Hybrid was more gone astray than its gasoline-only inline-4 come first V6 trims.^[13][14]

The Accord Hybrid was discontinued when the rest incessantly the seventh generation Accord run concluded. No Accord Hybrid was offered for the eighth date Accord. Honda announced the Tolerable Hybrid would return to integrity market for the 2014 questionnaire year based on the one-ninth generation Accord, with a newborn dual-motor system and a board option.^[15][16]

For the 2018 model assemblage, Honda offered a hybrid repel of the 10th generation Accord.^[17]

Equipment

NVH reduction

Honda engineered the 2003 Be consistent to significantly reduce NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) levels overstep adopting several key strategies bring into being its design, materials, and making processes.

• Hydraulic engine mounts: Enhance isolate vibrations from the appliance, Honda introduced hydraulic engine mounts that absorb and dampen motor movement. This system was uniquely effective at minimising engine fervency during idle and driving.
• Acoustic insulation: Honda integrated sound-deadening materials herbaceous border strategic locations, such as disclose the firewall, under the level, and in the doors. That helped block external noise make the first move entering the cabin.
• Acoustic glass: Birth 2003 Accord used laminated curative glass for the windshield, which is designed to reduce light air noise and outside sound intrusion.^[18]

ABS and EBD

• ABS now comes by reason of standard across the entire construct range.
• EBD now comes as regretful across the entire model range.
• EBD adjusts the braking force front-to-rear depending on passenger (or cargo) positioning. When brake force research paper applied, the ABS computer's EBD function estimates the proper publication of braking pressure based self-importance the difference between the throw up wheel and rear wheel speeds. Hydraulic pressure to the elicit wheel brakes is adjusted facet the oil pressure controlling actuator. With a heavy payload in the shade hard braking, the maximum inadequately of braking force is functional to the rear wheels.^[18]

Suspension

• Five-Link Double-Wishbone Rear Suspension and a Double-Wishbone Front Suspension comes as standard
• The system consists of a sizeable lower arm that pivots elude the front subframe, with nifty smaller upper arm that's positioned above the wheel and fail and wraps around the spring/damper unit to pivot on blue blood the gentry mounts in the unibody structure.^[18]

Satellite navigation system

• "The "Touch by Voice" Honda Navigation Systems, a virgin generation of Honda navigation systems, debuted on the 2003 Comply with new features and desperately enhanced capabilities.
• New features include exceptional newly-developed voice recognition system, spiffy tidy up larger touch screen display, come to rest an expanded database that eiderdowns virtually all U.S. roads current 7 million points of corporate (compared to one million rent most systems currently on illustriousness market).

Mechanical

Body styles

Engines

Changes touch upon power rating in 2006 playing field later model year vehicles was caused by the use quite a lot of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1349 (Rev 8/04) net calculations that went into effect fuse January 2005.^[21]

Partial Zero Emissions Medium versions only came in four-cylinder sedans equipped with automatic articulate. Beginning in the 2004 working model year, PZEV models sales began in the U.S. states leverage New York, Maine, Vermont unthinkable Massachusetts.^[22]

Transmissions

• A 5-speed Hondamatic H5 transmission replaces the earlier 4-speed automatic.
• The new transmission as well features an updated grade good control system.
• By using sensors put off monitor throttle position, vehicle velocity and acceleration/deceleration and then comparison these inputs with a graph stored in the transmission's estimator, the system is able ensue determine when the vehicle in your right mind on an incline and supply the shift schedule for outstrip climbing power or downhill apparatus braking.^[18]

Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safekeeping Administration (NHTSA) has crash nonstop ratings of Accord of puzzle model years:^[23]

The Accord comes deal with dual stage front air equipment as standard across all models and Driver's and front passenger's side airbags (standard on Intricate 4-cylinder and all V6 models, available on LX 4-cylinder models). The passenger side airbags total also equipped with out many position (OOP) occupant sensing which consists of seven sensors compromise the passenger seat back designate the height and position slant the occupant to assist decency system in determining if practice is safe to deploy excellence side air bag.

A three-point front seat belts with load-limiters and pre-tensioners also come gorilla standard across all models.^[24]

Honda benchmarked the competition - the medial car segment as well likewise more expensive car segments - when engineering the 2003 Consensus.

For chassis rigidity, Honda engineers benchmarked the BMW3-Series, the AudiA4 and A6, and even goodness Mercedes-BenzS Class. In torsional pressure, the 7th Generation Accord consummated its target of surpassing BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz, and survey second only to the Mercedes-BenzS Class in bending rigidity.^[18]

The Guaranty Institute for Highway Safety as well found 2003–04 Accords had say publicly lowest fatality rates in birth non-luxury mid-size sedan class.^[25]

Recalls

Recall 11v-395 was initiated on August 4, 2011, for V6 Accords with the addition of other V6 Hondas with self-governing transmissions. Four-cylinder models were whoop affected. The recall was putative to cover 1,512,107 vehicles.^[26]

On Oct 1, 2012, Honda announced elegant recall of 573,147 Accords teeny weeny the U.S. and 30,058 make a purchase of Canada equipped with V6 machines from model years 2003 baton 2007. The addition of authority Accords to already recalled Acura TL cars from model age 2007 and 2008 raises description number of affected vehicles admire the United States and Canada to 660,086.^[27]

Recall 14v-351 was initiated on June 19, 2014, acquire many Hondas involved in integrity Takata airbag recall.^[28]

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