![]() The front end was a recognizable and attractive piece of work from the beginning of the 7th generation, or so it seems it was to Honda as it remained basically unchanged for the entire run. These power figures were certainly competitive at the time, practically in lockstep with the current generation of Camry and Impala while trailing a bit behind the Altima.Įxterior styling is always a matter of preference, but I believe the ’06-’07 facelift is the best looking design of this particular generation, especially with the replacement of that nasty horizontal taillight bar with the more angular, almost LED-patterned red lights and those dual chrome exhaust tips – distinctive and sporty without being too “boy-racer”. Power for both engine options was competitive – 161 horsepower and 160 pound-feet of torque for the four-popper in 2003 (later bumped up to 166 horses for the ’05-’07 models) while the V6 sought to put some spice in middle America’s daily commute with 240 horsepower and 212 pound feet of torque on tap, those figures being boosted to 244 horses and 211 pound-feet of torque for 2006-2007 models. Initially, V6 4-door models were only mated to the 5 speed automatic (the 6 speed was exclusive to the V6-equipped coupe), but starting in 2006 buyers looking for a more traditional number of doors on their Accord were able to option the V6 together with the Acura-derived 6 speed stick. While the majority of 7th generation Accords were powered by various versions of Honda’s K series inline 4 cylinder engine, the J series SOHC V6 first seen on the 6th generation Accord and Acura TL a few years earlier was also on offer, paired either to a 5 speed automatic or a 6 speed manual transmission. Interior space in my experience has been more than adequate, even with 4 adults. Width similarly increased slightly for both sedan and coupe variants, up to 71.5 inches for the sedan and 71.3 for the coupe. ![]() The inaugural 2003 model grew by a few inches in both length and width – from a 104.9 inch wheelbase to 107.9 inches for the sedan, with even the new coupe model elongating slightly to 105.1 inches. I think it’s safe to say that the 7th generation Accord was more evolutionary than revolutionary. For this example, we’ll be looking at a 4-door sedan version of this combination, which happens to be my daily driver, weirdly enough! In production for over 40 years, it’s certainly built a legacy for itself as practical, reliable transportation.īut adjectives like “high-performing” or “muscular” were never ones that many would use to describe their humble people-moving Accord. Its staying power as a reliable constant in the ever-shifting automotive landscape, often in close contention with its eternal sparring partner the Toyota Camry, has helped cement its place as one of America’s most enduring mid-size sedans even while the shadow of crossovers and SUVs grows increasingly long. Much has been written on the steadfast Honda Accord, from its humble beginnings and on through its continual refinement.
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