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2009 Honda Accord Review
Well-engineered mid-size sedans and coupes.
2009 Accord Review Summary & Specifications
The latest Honda Accord is easy to operate, well-engineered and well-mannered. It's a great midsize sedan and it's also available as a stylish, trouble-free coupe.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G.R. Whale filed this report from Santa Monica, California.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Honda Accord LX Sedan ($20,905); LX Coupe ($22,405); LX-P Sedan ($21,905); LX-S Coupe ($22,455); EX Sedan ($23,605); EX Coupe ($23,705); EX-L Sedan ($25,605); EX-L Coupe ($25,705); EX V6 Sedan ($26,605); EX-L V6 Sedan ($28,705); EX-L V6 Coupe ($28,955) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 177-hp 2.4-liter I4; 190-hp 2.4-liter I4; 271-hp 3.5-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | two-stage front airbags, dual-chamber front side airbags, side curtain airbags, active front head restraints; electronic stability control, traction control, antilock brakes, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, tire pressure monitors, daytime running lights |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Marysville, Ohio; Sayama, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-999-1009 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.honda.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 20905 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Accord EX-L Sedan with navigation ($27,805) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows/locks/heated mirrors, moonroof, tilt-and-telescope steering wheel w/illuminated controls, heated front seats, power driver's seat, sliding-top console, cruise control, floor shift, active noise cancellation, 17-inch alloy wheels, 270-watt sound system/CD changer, auto-dimming rearview mirror, six airbags, electronic stability control, navigation, Bluetooth, interface dial with scrolling display |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 670 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 28475 |
| Horse Power | 190 @ 7000 |
| Torque | 162 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 22/31 |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 194.1/72.7/58.1 |
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| Turning Radius | 37.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.0/56.6/42.5 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.2/54.3/37.2 |
| 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 | 3386 |
| Stock Tires | P225/50VR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |
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