2009 Honda Accord designed with style, power and efficiency for ultimate performance
11 August 2008
The 2009 Honda Accord lineup is designed to impress with premium features, accommodating technology and efficient performance geared for both the finish line and the bottom line.
Available in sedan and coupe versions, and powered by advanced 4-cylinder or V-6 engines, the Accord embodies a sophisticated design and provides an accommodating, spacious interior. An emphasis on safety includes such highlights as standard electronic stability control, standard side curtain airbags and the advanced compatibility engineering (ACE) body structure. Premium technologies available on certain models include the Honda satellite-linked navigation1 system with voice activation, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and XM Satellite Radio2.
The Accord exterior design is intended to communicate a prestigious and substantial presence. The Accord's muscular stance is further heightened on the coupe by a longer hood with sharp character lines and a tapered C-pillar with wedge-shaped rear side windows for a fast, aerodynamic look. Interior styling on all models provides world-class ergonomics and intuitive vehicle controls. Sporty, yet comfortable seats are equipped with leather-trimmed surfaces on the Accord EX-L. The double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, a premium arrangement for the mid-size segment, inspires spirited handling performance while also providing a comfortable ride.
The Accord is available with 2.4-litre 4-cylinder and 3.5-litre V-6 engine choices. Available transmissions include a 5-speed manual (standard with all 4-cylinder engines), a 5-speed automatic (standard on V-6-powered sedan models, available with all 4-cylinder engines and V-6-powered Accord Coupes,) and a 6-speed manual transmission (available on the Accord Coupe EX-L V-6).
The 3.5-litre i-VTEC V-6 engine implements the latest generation of fuel-saving variable cylinder management (VCM) technology from Honda and achieving a partial zero emissions vehicle (PZEV4) rating from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The VCM system operates in 6-cylinder mode for power and 4- and 3-cylinder modes for efficiency, resulting in an EPA city/highway fuel economy rating of 19/295 miles per gallon in the Accord sedan V-6. The additional power of the V-6 engine has minimal impact on the fuel economy rating when compared to the 4-cylinder engine, which achieves 21/305 miles per gallon city/highway in the Accord Sedan with a 5-speed automatic transmission.
The ACE body structure enhances frontal collision compatibility with vehicles of different sizes and bumper heights. Additional safety equipment standard to all Accord models includes vehicle stability assist (VSAŽ), also known as electronic stability control; side-curtain airbags; dual-chamber front side airbags with passenger-side occupant position detection system (OPDS), active front seat head restraints, anti-lock brakes and more.
