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2005 Honda Accord Review
New gas-electric model brings power and economy.
2005 Accord Review Summary & Specifications
The Honda Accord delivers high levels of quality and performance and ranks at the top of class among mid-size, medium-priced cars.The four-cylinder models deliver everything that has made the Accord the best-selling car of the last decade, while raising the level of what it means to be a modern four-cylinder sedan. Accord V6 models deliver sporty performance. The new Accord Hybird combines the sporty V6 engine with the fuel efficiency of an electric motor. New Car Test Drive correspondent Larry Edsall reported on the Accord Hybrid from San Diego, with Sam Moses reporting from Hollywood and Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive staff |
| Model Lineup | Honda Accord DX Sedan ($16,195); LX Sedan ($19,675); EX Sedan ($22,100); LX Sedan V6 ($23,8); EX Sedan V6 ($26,700); Hybrid sedan; LX Coupe ($19,775); EX Coupe ($23,000); LX Coupe V6 ($23,900); EX Coupe V6 ($26,800) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16v iVTEC inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 3.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6; 3.0-liter sohc 12-valve V6 with Integrated Motor Assist (Hybrid) |
| Transmissions (standard) | five-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | five-speed manual; five-speed automatic; six-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front, side-impact and curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | electronic brake-force distribution; traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Marysville, Ohio; Sayama, Tokyo, Japan; El Salto, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-999-1009 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.honda.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 16195 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Accord LX sedan automatic ($20,475) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning w/micron filtration system; console, center w/armrest & storage; steering column, tilt/telescoping; tachometer; seats, front buckets w/driver's manual height adjuster; fold-down rear seatback w/lock; remote fuel filler door release & trunk release; defroster, rear window w/timer; maplights, front/rear; mirrors, dual front illuminated vanity; locking glove compartment w/light; digital quartz clock; immobilizer theft deterrent system; floormats; auto-off headlights; dual power mirrors; audio, AM/FM w/cd player & 6 speakers; windows, power w/driver's side auto up/down; door locks, power; cruise control; cupholders (8) |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 515 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 20990 |
| Horse Power | 160 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 161 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 24/34 |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189.5/71.5/57.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.4/54.6/42.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.5/53.5/36.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 14.0 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3109 |
| Stock Tires | P205/65R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc w ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.1 |
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