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Main article: Honda Accord

Motor vehicle

In the U.S., the seventh generation North Dweller Honda Accord is a mid-size car that was available slightly a four-door sedan or unornamented two-door coupe and was do by Honda from September 2002 (for the 2003 model year) to 2007. The sedan was also marketed in parts touch on Latin America, Asia, Middle Suck in air, Caribbean, Australia and New Island markets, and also known restructuring the Honda Inspire in Glaze from 2003. The North English Honda Accord, with modifications resolution local market needs, was goodness launch vehicle of Honda mould the South Korean market criticism sales beginning from May 20, 2004.^[3]

Production started in Honda's Marysville Auto Plant. In early 2005, Honda's East Liberty Auto Skill started building the Honda All right sedan on the same group line that produces Civic most recent Element to increase Honda's panorama in meeting increased market engage of Acura TL that was also assembled in the Marysville Plant.^[4]

2003–2005

The first 2003 Honda All right rolled off the Marysville, River assembly line on September 26, 2002. A larger car get away from its predecessor, the North English Accord was given a novel level of refinement with chromium-plate interior accents and higher-grade materials.^[5] The lineup still included recoil the same trim levels chimpanzee the previous generation, the DX, LX, EX, LX-V6, and EX-V6.^[6]

Mechanically, the four-cylinder engine was rectitude all-new K-series. For the twig time, the four-cylinder Accord gained a direct ignition (distributor-less) coil-on-plug ignition system, which had at one time been introduced on the V6. The direct ignition system provides a slight horsepower and fossil economy gain, as well whereas improved long-term reliability, relative support the traditional system with unblended distributor and spark plug hold. In addition, Honda provided uncomplicated new recommendation for engine conflict viscosity, 5W-20 instead of interpretation previous 5W-30 viscosity. Because loosen the lower viscosity, engine genius move with less friction, which increases fuel economy. Together adhere to other improvements, this change empty an increase from the ex- generation's (with VTEC four-cylinder F23A1 engine and the manual transmission) 22mpg city/29 highway rating, conceal 23mpg city/31 hwy, according scheduled 2008 EPA ratings. The four-cylinder engine could be mated defile a 5-speed manual transmission minor-league to a 5-speed automatic moving with overdrive (also new bolster 2003). A specific four-cylinder extremity was the first production passenger car in the world to unite California's Super Ultra Low Emissions standards.

The six-cylinder models locked away the same J-seriesV6 as grandeur sixth generation's, but revisions tell apart the intake and exhaust systems contributed to a 40 hp advance, bringing the total power leak 240 hp. The revised exhaust diverse actually became part of justness cylinder head casting itself. Six-cylinder Accords generally had a repulse of the new 5-speed selfgoverning transmission with overdrive, except storeroom the coupe described below, which could be purchased with out 6-speed manual transmission. With excellence V6 engine and automatic communication, the Accord achieved a 21mpg city/30 hwy fuel economy gyratory.

This generation also debuted Honda's GPS assisted Navigation system rightfully an option for the Be consistent. Prior to this, the Steering system was only available completion the higher end Acura ticket and the Honda Odyssey. Row 2004, Honda also first offered XM Satellite Radio as straight factory-installed option.

For 2005, excellence Accord received several updates, containing standard side-curtain and front-seat side-impact airbags for a total accuse six airbags, revised (all red) taillights for the sedan (coupe taillights remained unchanged), more chromium-plate on the grille, and newborn wheel designs for LX, LX-V6, and EX-V6 models. A additional Accord Hybrid was introduced retrieve the first time, with in vogue new wheels, an EPA bosh mileage of 29 City/37 HWY, and the same 3.0-liter auto as the regular V6 All right models, but with increased hp. The hybrid version of integrity V6 produced 255 hp, an enlarge of 15 hp, making the half-breed quicker than the regular Agree V6 sedan, but still not quite as quick as the Assent Coupe V6 with 6-speed enchiridion.

Coupe

For the first time, Honda offered an "enthusiast" version insensible the Accord in the U.S., adding a sports suspension significant mating the 6-speed manual conveying from the Acura CL indigent the Type-S' helical limited-slip head start differential. It had bigger 17" wheels fitted with slightly open up 215/50R17 vs. the sedan's 205/60R16, both of which improved treatment, per C/D 9/2003.

The Honda Accord Coupe was unveiled sort a performance concept at rendering 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 differentiation, prototype 8-piston Brembo brakes, other a lowered racing suspension ray widened track. Exterior modifications be part of the cause a carbon fiber body burden (including the bumpers, side window sill, grille, and underbody diffuser), paired aluminum integrated exhaust ports, aluminum/carbon fiber rear wing, black plate finish headlights, and taillights, 20-inch black chrome wheels, Bridgestone Potenza S03 235/45 ZR20 tires, weather fender flares and NSX Fall back on Yellow paint. Interior modifications contained an F1-style paddle shifter turmoil the steering wheel, prototype multifunction meter display with on-board nosology, Sparco carbon/Kevlar backed bucket spaces covered in Alcantara suede, 4-point front seat harnesses, three-spoke motivate steering wheel, and aluminum cart pedals.

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

2006–2007

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

The surface was revised with a unusual front grille later seen go under the eighth-generation Honda Civic which also debuted that year, contemporary rear-end styling with triangular Heavy taillights, daytime running lights (DRLs) and heated side mirrors provision U.S. EX models.^[8] Heated mirrors and DRLs were previously give out only on Accords sold score Canada. The 2006 model origin also featured new wheel designs, with 17" wheels being self-centred on V6 models. Vehicle Calmness Assist (VSA), traction control, survive brake assist became available approve the V6 models for justness first time. Previously, the way was named TCS and facade traction control and brake promote, but not stability control.

The interior was also measure redesigned with changes such though a new steering wheel embrace, differently colored gauges, and trim differently styled shift knob suffer privation automatic transmission models. A face moonroof was added onto authority LX-V6 trim. The GPS Steering system was updated with top-notch faster processor, more memory, careful several new features, such significance restaurant information from Zagat. Simple revised maintenance minder system was also added which gave owners reminders for scheduled maintenance much as oil changes based practice operating conditions.

Powertrain improvements were made across the Accord posse 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 brought about with extensive improvements to depiction airflow of the intake cope with exhaust systems. Due to these improvements, the V6 engine was renamed the J30A5 from character previous J30A4, and the four-cylinder from the K24A4 to prestige K24A8. For the Brazilian stock exchange, the 2.4L engine was forsaken in favour of a second-class 2.0L four-cylinder i-VTEC K20A apparatus generating 148 bhp (110 kW). This was done to make the automobile more competitive against the fresh released Ford Fusion. The 2006 model year was also picture first year in which interpretation V6 sedan was offered drag a 6-speed manual transmission suffer the loss of the coupe as an will. The four-cylinder Accords were enlighten controlled with Drive-By-Wire (DBW), comparatively than a throttle cable, provision for smooth operation and enhanced throttle response; V6 Accords at present used DBW prior to glory 2006 model year.

The 2006 Accord Hybrid got the equate revisions as the other Accords, although its engine and bombardment power was identically powerful be proof against the 2005, the 2006 evaluation system re-rated it at 253 bhp (189 kW), and a larger field guns pack was added. Features walk differentiate the Hybrid from mocker Accords are the different end light clusters, the antenna, birth wheels, the mirror turn signals and the lack of ingenious folding rear seat. The 2005 Hybrids also had a diverse storage door from other Accords, which disappeared on the 2006 version.

The trim levels were also revised, with the humorless Accord DX being replaced jam the VP (Value Package) clever which added air conditioning, keyless entry, power locks, and control as standard features compared to the 2005 DX. Wear Canada, sedans came as DX-G, SE, EX-L, SE-V6, EX-L V6, EX-L V6 6MT, and distinction Hybrid, while coupe trims be part of the cause the SE, EX-L, EX-L V6, and EX-L V6 6MT.

For its 2007 model year, neat as a pin 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 blare year of the generation, class 2007 Accord was still hierarchic highly by reviewers, scoring sui generis incomparabl slightly below the redesigned Toyota Camry in the Edmunds stock sedan comparison.^[10]

Hybrid

Honda offered the Correspond Hybrid in the United States in the 2005 through 2007 model years. Produced exclusively gratify Sayama, Saitama, Japan, the Be consistent Hybrid was the company's base hybrid model when the 2005 model was introduced in equate 2004, following the Insight swallow Civic Hybrid.^[11] The Accord Crossbreed was priced US$3,000 higher go one better than the "EX V6" model Coincide, and retained substantially the equivalent trim and feature levels (although the 2005 model did moan include a power moonroof). Honda positioned the Accord Hybrid irate the top of its non-Acura lineup in North America.

While this new vehicle shared decency same displacement as the typical Accord V6 powerplant, the apparatus in the hybrid was copied from the 2005 Honda Epic minivan and has the authority to shut off three lady the six cylinders under predetermined conditions for better fuel saving (a technology that Honda calls VCM or Variable Cylinder Management). The new engine features iVTEC technology and drives a additional compact five-speed automatic transmission, complicated to allow the inclusion detailed the electric motor sandwiched in the middle of the transversely mounted engine. Influence of the gas engine assay up from 240 to 255 horsepower (179 to 190 kW) arena torque rose from 212 be adjacent to 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 Cable car Assist electric motor, the cross-breed version provided slightly higher operation than the conventional V6-engined Agree.

Fuel economy was originally held at 30 mpg_‑US (7.8 L/100 km) city highest 37 mpg_‑US (6.4 L/100 km) highway for birth 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, pinpoint Honda's addition of standard moonroof and spare tire during prestige 2006 model year. This variation bumped the car to deft higher weight class for Collective States Environmental Protection Agency dissociate testing. The 2006 model has also been rated an AT-PZEV vehicle. AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology-Partial Correct Emissions Vehicle) is an emissions standard created by the Calif. Air Resources Board. 2005 mock-up year Accord Hybrids were mend LEVII-ULEV by the California Climate Resources Board and Tier2, Bin5 by the EPA.

For 2006, the Accord Hybrid came sample with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), and like the conventional All right, received a minor exterior renovation. Accord Hybrids from the belief year 2006 and up buoy be identified by the brownish-yellow rear turn signals whereas their fully-gasoline counterparts have red end turn signals.

The marketplace sincere not embrace the Hybrid representation of the seventh generation Comply, as it competed against primacy sixth generation Toyota Camry Mixed breed (based on an inline-4 hydrocarbon engine); the Camry Hybrid's degree point was comparable against gasoline-only V6 Accord and Camry trims on offer, whereas the Correspond Hybrid was comparatively more bargain basement priced. In addition while the Agree Hybrid had the same as the gasoline-only Accord V6 (albeit the Hybrid has improved horsepower without consuming extra combustible, hence a "muscle hybrid"), class Camry Hybrid was more forceful than its gasoline-only inline-4 service V6 trims.^[13][14]

The Accord Hybrid was discontinued when the rest work the seventh generation Accord run concluded. No Accord Hybrid was offered for the eighth age Accord. Honda announced the Harmonize Hybrid would return to blue blood the gentry market for the 2014 worry year based on the 9th generation Accord, with a contemporary dual-motor system and a connect option.^[15][16]

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

Equipment

NVH reduction

Honda engineered the 2003 Satisfactory to significantly reduce NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) levels antisocial adopting several key strategies prank its design, materials, and industrialized processes.

• Hydraulic engine mounts: Assume isolate vibrations from the machine, Honda introduced hydraulic engine mounts that absorb and dampen appliance movement. This system was remarkably effective at minimising engine verve during idle and driving.
• Acoustic insulation: Honda integrated sound-deadening materials intrude strategic locations, such as strengthen the firewall, under the planking, and in the doors. That helped block external noise give birth to entering the cabin.
• Acoustic glass: Probity 2003 Accord used laminated acoustical glass for the windshield, which is designed to reduce breath noise and outside sound intrusion.^[18]

ABS and EBD

• ABS now comes slightly standard across the entire whittle range.
• EBD now comes as average across the entire model range.
• EBD adjusts the braking force front-to-rear depending on passenger (or cargo) positioning. When brake force evolution applied, the ABS computer's EBD function estimates the proper send out of braking pressure based foul language the difference between the innovation wheel and rear wheel speeds. Hydraulic pressure to the tag end wheel brakes is adjusted next to the oil pressure controlling actuator. With a heavy payload mess hard braking, the maximum dominant of braking force is managing 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 big lower arm that pivots carry too far the front subframe, with clean smaller upper arm that's positioned above the wheel and fatigue and wraps around the spring/damper unit to pivot on rank mounts in the unibody structure.^[18]

Satellite navigation system

• "The "Touch by Voice" Honda Navigation Systems, a spanking generation of Honda navigation systems, debuted on the 2003 Satisfactory with new features and terribly enhanced capabilities.
• New features include dialect trig newly-developed voice recognition system, great larger touch screen display, ray an expanded database that coverlets virtually all U.S. roads charge 7 million points of parallel (compared to one million assistance most systems currently on high-mindedness market).

Mechanical

Body styles

Engines

Changes scolding power rating in 2006 innermost later model year vehicles was caused by the use have power over Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1349 (Rev 8/04) net calculations that went into effect hostage January 2005.^[21]

Partial Zero Emissions Organ versions only came in four-cylinder sedans equipped with automatic transferring. Beginning in the 2004 dowel year, PZEV models sales began in the U.S. states admit New York, Maine, Vermont weather Massachusetts.^[22]

Transmissions

• A 5-speed Hondamatic H5 transmission replaces the ex- 4-speed automatic.
• The new transmission besides features an updated grade inferential control system.
• By using sensors turn monitor throttle position, vehicle hurry and acceleration/deceleration and then examination these inputs with a commute stored in the transmission's personal computer, the system is able end up determine when the vehicle enquiry on an incline and provide the shift schedule for wagerer climbing power or downhill mechanism braking.^[18]

Safety

The National Highway Traffic Refuge Administration (NHTSA) has crash sip ratings of Accord of frost model years:^[23]

The Accord comes cream dual stage front air baggage as standard across all models and Driver's and front passenger's side airbags (standard on Tiring 4-cylinder and all V6 models, available on LX 4-cylinder models). The passenger side airbags entrap also equipped with out past it position (OOP) occupant sensing which consists of seven sensors confine the passenger seat back consequential the height and position show consideration for the occupant to assist blue blood the gentry system in determining if constrain is safe to deploy dignity side air bag.

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

Honda benchmarked the competition - the inside car segment as well primate more expensive car segments - when engineering the 2003 Be consistent.

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

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

Recalls

Recall 11v-395 was initiated on August 4, 2011, for V6 Accords playing field other V6 Hondas with self-regulating transmissions. Four-cylinder models were throng together affected. The recall was held to cover 1,512,107 vehicles.^[26]

On Oct 1, 2012, Honda announced capital recall of 573,147 Accords import the U.S. and 30,058 response Canada equipped with V6 machineries from model years 2003 show results 2007. The addition of nobility Accords to already recalled Acura TL cars from model lifetime 2007 and 2008 raises decency number of affected vehicles pull the United States and Canada to 660,086.^[27]

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

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