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2006 Honda Accord Review
New look, more power.
2006 Accord Review Summary & Specifications
The 2006 Honda Accord delivers high levels of quality and performance and ranks at the top of its class among mid-size, medium-priced cars. The four-cylinder models are a benchmark for the class. Accord V6 models deliver sporty performance. The Accord Hybird combines the sporty V6 engine with the fuel efficiency of an electric motor.New Car Test Drive correspondent Sam Moses reported from Hollywood, Mitch McCullough from Los Angeles, and Larry Edsall from San Diego.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Honda Accord VP automatic ($17,995); LX Sedan ($19,775); EX Sedan ($22,200); LX V6 Sedan ($23,950); EX V6 Sedan ($26,850); Hybrid sedan ($30,140); LX Coupe ($19,875); EX Coupe ($22,300); LX Coupe V6 ($23,900); EX Coupe V6 ($26,950) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve iVTEC inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | five-speed automatic |
| 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 (optional) | five-speed manual; five-speed automatic; six-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front airbags, side-impact airbags, and curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | electronic brake-force distribution; traction control; electronic stability 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 | 16295 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Accord LX sedan automatic ($20,575) |
| 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 | 21090 |
| Horse Power | 166 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 160 @ 4000 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Curb Weight | 3109 |
| Stock Tires | P205/65R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum w ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.1 |
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