If Acura’s most popular vehicle, the Legend, was still being produced today, it would be known as the Honda Accord coupe. Like many of us, the vehicle has grown over the years. The Accord is now classified as a large vehicle.
In typical import fashion, the Accord is solid and relatively quiet, experiencing every bump in the road, unlike most American cars in its class. The new coupe, which I tested, has a sex appeal that has not been seen in the design of Honda’s line up, since the Prelude and the Legend. Yes, sexy is finally back, with such features as eighteen-inch wheels, sleek exterior lines, dual exhaust pipes, an integrated rear deck lid spoiler and the cat-like headlights.
And to appease the tech aficionados, an easy to use navigational system is available with voice recognition; steering wheel controls for the cruise and audio system; a six-disc in-dash CD player; MP3 capabilities; and Bluetooth Hands Free linking. Because of the well-designed layout of all of the controls, many of these features can be easily accessed without ever taking your eyes off of the road. Unlike some of the previous generation Accords, you no longer have to sacrifice quality for styling. The vehicle is available in eleven trim levels.
The Accord fits all budgets, ranging from $20,000 to $31,000. The vehicle is available as a two-door or four-door coupe, with a fuel-efficient four-cylinder or six-cylinder engine, which is available as an automatic or manual. The Accord is basically a carryover from 2008. Yet for 2009, Honda’s engineers have managed to add three extra ponies to the six-cylinder this year, producing 271 horsepower. I was able to squeak out 300 miles in the 6-cylinder Accord. If you don’t mind shifting gears, I would strongly recommend opting for the six-speed manual transmission. Not only is it fun to drive the six-cylinder Accord Coupe eagerly invites curvy roads and has the same drive and feel as some of the high-end German sports cars.
Although the coupe has three headrests in the rear, its best suited for two kids or small adults. Two cup holders are also available to hold water bottles, bottled juices and energy drinks. As T. I . raps in one of his latest songs, you can have what ever you want – without sacrificing, if you choose to buy the new coupe.
Honda continues to have one of the highest resale values of any brand, according to J. D. Power, an automotive research group, because it never offers consumer rebates and limits its availability to rental agencies, which ultimately devalues the vehicle.
Moreover, there are a number of luxury amenities in the Accord too – heated leather seats, an adjustable sliding front armrest, satellite radio, automatic headlghts, power driver’s seat and remote keyless entry. Honda should consider adding an electronic rearview mirror and a rear seat armrest on the option list in 2010. So, for those yearning for the return of the Honda Prelude or the Acura Legend coupe, this may be the answer to your prayers.
To configure or price out a new Accord, visit my new car buying guide.
In typical import fashion, the Accord is solid and relatively quiet, experiencing every bump in the road, unlike most American cars in its class. The new coupe, which I tested, has a sex appeal that has not been seen in the design of Honda’s line up, since the Prelude and the Legend. Yes, sexy is finally back, with such features as eighteen-inch wheels, sleek exterior lines, dual exhaust pipes, an integrated rear deck lid spoiler and the cat-like headlights.
And to appease the tech aficionados, an easy to use navigational system is available with voice recognition; steering wheel controls for the cruise and audio system; a six-disc in-dash CD player; MP3 capabilities; and Bluetooth Hands Free linking. Because of the well-designed layout of all of the controls, many of these features can be easily accessed without ever taking your eyes off of the road. Unlike some of the previous generation Accords, you no longer have to sacrifice quality for styling. The vehicle is available in eleven trim levels.
The Accord fits all budgets, ranging from $20,000 to $31,000. The vehicle is available as a two-door or four-door coupe, with a fuel-efficient four-cylinder or six-cylinder engine, which is available as an automatic or manual. The Accord is basically a carryover from 2008. Yet for 2009, Honda’s engineers have managed to add three extra ponies to the six-cylinder this year, producing 271 horsepower. I was able to squeak out 300 miles in the 6-cylinder Accord. If you don’t mind shifting gears, I would strongly recommend opting for the six-speed manual transmission. Not only is it fun to drive the six-cylinder Accord Coupe eagerly invites curvy roads and has the same drive and feel as some of the high-end German sports cars.
Although the coupe has three headrests in the rear, its best suited for two kids or small adults. Two cup holders are also available to hold water bottles, bottled juices and energy drinks. As T. I . raps in one of his latest songs, you can have what ever you want – without sacrificing, if you choose to buy the new coupe.
Honda continues to have one of the highest resale values of any brand, according to J. D. Power, an automotive research group, because it never offers consumer rebates and limits its availability to rental agencies, which ultimately devalues the vehicle.
Moreover, there are a number of luxury amenities in the Accord too – heated leather seats, an adjustable sliding front armrest, satellite radio, automatic headlghts, power driver’s seat and remote keyless entry. Honda should consider adding an electronic rearview mirror and a rear seat armrest on the option list in 2010. So, for those yearning for the return of the Honda Prelude or the Acura Legend coupe, this may be the answer to your prayers.
To configure or price out a new Accord, visit my new car buying guide.
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