Over the next five years, Honda plans to power all four-cylinder cars using either petrol hybrids with lithium-ion batteries or i-CTDi diesels. The 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid will use the 1.5L IMA hybrid engine powered by lithium-ion batteries with more than 150bhp and sub-120g/km CO2 emissions. An exciting new Civic Type R is also in the pipeline which will be powered by a 2.0 liter i-VTEC engine that might also get Honda’s new 4-cylinder hybrid electric-motor currently in development. Honda is currently restructuring manufacturing facilities to cater for large-scale hybrid production.

Honda Civic – Best in the small car class.
Price Range: $15,305 – $25,190
Body Style: Sedan, coupe

Specifications

Engines

Item sohc I41 dohc I42 sohc I4/electric3 sohc I44
Size, liters/cu. in. 1.8/110 2.0/122 1.3/82 1.8/110
Horsepower @ rpm. 140@6300 197@7800 110@6000 113@6300
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 128@4300 139@6100 123@1000 109@4300
Availability Standard Standard Standard Standard
EPA City / highway mpg
5-speed manual 26/34 –/– –/– –/–
6-speed manual –/– 21/29 –/– –/–
5-speed automatic 25/36 –/– –/– 24/36
CVT automatic –/– –/– 40/45 –/–

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification Honda Civic 2-door coupe
Wheelbase, in. 104.3
Overall Length, in. 174.8
Overall Width, in. 68.9
Overall Height, in. 53.5
Curb Weight, lbs. 2586
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 11.5
Standard Payload, lbs. –
Fuel Capacity, gals. 13.2
Seating Capacity 5
Front Head Room, in. 38.0
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 42.6
Rear Head Room, in. 35.1
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 30.3

People looking for a well built, spacious, well-equipped and fuel-efficient sedan are going to fall in love with this car. The Honda Accord is now bigger but the increased size doesn’t compromise any of its driving characteristics. Honda build great cars and the Accord is no exception, it’s easy to understand why it’s one of the top selling cars in the US today.

The 2009 Accord Sedan is very fuel-efficient. The Accord LX and EX 4-cylinder sedans with manual transmissions achieve an estimated 31 mpg highway as tested on regular unleaded gasoline.

Honda Accord Coupe

ULEV and PZEV-Rated
Honda was the first manufacturer to offer Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicles (ULEV) rated emission technology on a production vehicle. Honda became the first auto manufacturer to offer both 4-cylinder and V-6 models meeting the much stricter Partial-Zero-Emission Vehicle (PZEV) standards.

Pricing options by starting MSRP

LX  $20,905

LX Premium $21,905

EX $23,605

EX-L $25,605

EX V-6 $26,605

EX-L V-6 $28,705

EPA Mileage Estimates  /Capacities
LX / LX-P     EX / EX-L     EX V-6 / EX-L V-6
5-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined)     22 / 31 / 25     22 / 31 / 25
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined)     21 / 30 / 24     21 / 30 / 24     19 / 29 / 22
Crankcase (qt)     5.6     5.6     5.3
Coolant System (qt, MT/AT)     8.6 / 8.5     8.6 / 8.5     NA / 9.1
Fuel (gal)     18.5     18.5     18.5
Required Fuel     Regular Unleaded (all)

Honda Performance Features

* 177-hp, 2.4-Liter, 16-Valve, DOHC, i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine (LX, LX-P)
* 190-hp, 2.4-Liter, 16-Valve, DOHC, i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine (EX)
* 271-hp, 3.5-Liter, 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® V-6 Engine
* Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)
* 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
* Grade Logic Control
* Double Wishbone Front Suspension
* Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension
* Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System
* Maintenance Minder

Specifications

LX / LX-P              EX / EX-L            EX V-6 / EX-L V-6
Engine Type     In-Line 4-Cylinder     In-Line 4-Cylinder     V-6
Engine Block/Cylinder Head     Aluminum-Alloy     Aluminum-Alloy     Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc)     2354     2354     3471
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)     177 @ 6500     190 @ 7000     271 @ 6200
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)     161 @ 4300     162 @ 4400     254 @ 5000
Redline     6800     7100     6800
Bore and Stroke (mm)     87 x 99     87 x 99     89 x 93
Compression Ratio     10.5 : 1     10.5 : 1     10.5 : 1
Valve Train     16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®     16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®     24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System
Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)
Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
CARB Emissions Rating     ULEV-2/PZEV       ULEV-2/PZEV      ULEV-2/PZEV
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups

Transmissions
LX / LX-P     EX / EX-L     EX V-6 / EX-L V-6
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.267, 2nd: 1.778, 3rd: 1.154, 4th: 0.870, 5th: 0.647, Reverse: 3.583, Final Drive Ratio: 4.39
5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available)
Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.652, 2nd: 1.517 (LX/LX-P), 1.614 (EX/EX-L), 3rd: 1.037 (LX/LX-P), 1.082 ( EX/EX-L), 4th: 0.738 (LX/LX-P), 0.773 (EX/EX-L), 5th: 0.566, Reverse: 2.000, Final Drive Ratio: 4.44
5-Speed Automatic Transmission
Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.697, 2nd: 1.606, 3rd: 1.071, 4th: 0.766, 5th: 0.612, Reverse: 1.889, Final Drive Ratio: 4.31

Body/Suspension/Chassis
LX / LX-P     EX / EX-L     EX V-6 / EX-L V-6
Unit-Body Construction
Double Wishbone Front Suspension
Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear)     26.5 / 13.0     26.5 / 13.0     26.5 / 14.0
Front Shock Tower Bar
Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock     2.56     2.56     2.56
Steering Ratio     13.08     13.08     13.08
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft)     37.7     37.7     37.7
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in)     11.1 / 11.1     11.8 / 11.1     11.8 / 11.1
Wheels     16″ with Full Covers (LX) 16″ Alloy (LX-P)     17″ Alloy     17″ Alloy
All-Season Tires     P215/60 R16 94H     P225/50 R17 93V     P225/50 R17 93V

Exterior Measurements
LX / LX-P     EX / EX-L     EX V-6 / EX-L V-6
Wheelbase (in)     110.2     110.2     110.2
Length (in)     194.1     194.1     194.3
Height (in)     58.1     58.1     58.1
Width (in)     72.7     72.7     72.7
Track (in, front/rear)     62.6 / 62.6     62.2 / 62.2     62.2 / 62.2
Curb Weight (lbs, MT/AT)     3230 / 3289 (LX) 3236 / 3298 (LX-P)     3349 / 3408 (EX) 3373 / 3433 (EX-L)     NA / 3567 (EX-V-6) NA / 3600 (EX-L V-6)

Interior Measurements
LX / LX-P     EX / EX-L     EX V-6 / EX-L V-6
Headroom (in, front/rear)     41.4 / 38.5
Headroom with Moonroof (in, front/rear)           39.0 / 37.2     39.0 / 37.2
Legroom (in, front/rear)     42.5 / 37.2     42.5 / 37.2     42.5 / 37.2
Shoulder Room (in, front/rear)     58.2 / 56.4     58.2 / 56.4     58.2 / 56.4
Hiproom (in, front/rear)     56.6 / 54.3     56.6 / 54.3     56.6 / 54.3
Cargo Volume (cu ft)     14     14     14
Passenger Volume (cu ft)     106     101     101
Seating Capacity     5     5     5

Safety
LX / LX-P     EX / EX-L     EX V-6 / EX-L V-6
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder
Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
Dual-Chamber Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
Side Curtain Airbags
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Active Head Restraints
Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) Body Structure
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Side-Impact Door Beams
Outboard Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
Child-Seat Tether Anchor (Rear-Center)
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System
Emergency Trunk Release

Audio Systems
LX / LX-P     EX / EX-L     EX V-6 / EX-L V-6
160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers
160-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Audio System with 6 Speakers           EX     EX V-6
270-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Premium Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer           EX-L     EX-L V-6
Radio Data System (RDS)
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
XM® Radio           EX-L     EX-L V-6
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)

Instrumentation
LX / LX-P     EX / EX-L     EX V-6 / EX-L V-6
Backlit Gauges
Tachometer
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2)
Maintenance Minder System
Compass           EX-L without Navigation     EX-L V-6 without Navigation
Door-/Trunk-Open Indicator
Fuel and Coolant Temperature Indicators
Low-Oil Pressure and Brake Fluid Indicators
Exterior Temperature Indicator           EX-L     EX-L V-6
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) Indicator
Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator

Exterior Features
LX / LX-P     EX / EX-L     EX V-6 / EX-L V-6
One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
Integrated Rear Window Antenna
Alloy Wheels     16″ (LX-P)     17″     17″
Security System     LX-P
Remote Entry System with Power Window Control
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Auto-off          with Auto-On/Off (EX-L)     with Auto-On/Off (EX-L V-6)
Hood Struts
Fog Lights
Body-Colored Door Handles               Chrome
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors          Heated     Heated
Body-Colored Impact-Absorbing Bumpers
Chrome Exhaust Finisher     LX-P          Dual Exhaust
Chrome Window Trim

Comfort & Convenience
LX / LX-P     EX / EX-L     EX V-6 / EX-L V-6
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System          EX     EX V-6
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System           EX-L     EX-L V-6
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition           Available (EX-L)     Available (EX-L V-6)
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Interface Dial with Scrolling and Multi-Line Display
Selector Knob with Scrolling and Multi-Line Display
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Windows     LX-P
Illuminated Power Window Switches     LX-P
Power Door Locks/Programmable Auto-Locking Doors
Cruise Control
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel           EX-L     EX-L V-6
Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob           EX-L 5MT
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls
Steering Wheel-Mounted Navigation and Phone Controls
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
HomeLink® Remote System                  EX-L V-6
Premium Interior Accents
Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment
Beverage Holders, Front and Rear
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror           EX-L     EX-L V-6
Blue Ambient Console Lighting
Map Lights
Sunglasses Holder
Coin Box
12-Volt Power Outlets
Lockable Glove Compartment with Light
Driver- and Passenger-Side Seatback Pockets
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
Remote Trunk Release with Lock
Electronic Remote Trunk Release
Rear Window Defroster
Cargo Area Light
Floor Mats
Side Door Pockets

Seating
LX / LX-P     EX / EX-L     EX V-6 / EX-L V-6
Leather-Trimmed Seats           EX-L     EX-L V-6
Heated Front Seats           EX-L     EX-L V-6
Driver’s Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment     LX-P
Driver’s Seat with Power Lumbar Support
Driver’s Seat with Manual Height Adjustment     LX
Passenger’s Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment                 EX-L V-6
Fold-Down Rear Seatback
Fold-Down Rear-Seat Center Armrest/Trunk Pass-Through

A guide to Honda Accord Resale Values

Mileage    Trade-In-Value    Retail Value
Clean    Average    Rough    Excellent    Clean    Average    Rough
1 – 9,000    $23,620    $22,820    N/A    $27,750    $26,750    $25,625    N/A
9,001 – 12,000    $23,395    $22,620    N/A    $27,450    $26,525    $25,425    N/A
12,001 – 18,000    $23,120    $22,395    $19,455    $27,025    $26,250    $25,200    $23,600
18,001 – 24,000    $22,720    $22,145    $19,205    $26,650    $25,850    $24,950    $23,350
24,001 – 30,000    $22,320    $21,670    $18,955    $26,200    $25,450    $24,475    $23,100
30,001 – 40,000    $21,820    $21,295    $18,530    $25,675    $24,950    $24,100    $22,675
40,001 – 50,000    $21,320    $20,770    $18,155    $25,225    $24,450    $23,575    $22,300
50,001 – 60,000    $20,895    $20,295    $17,605    N/A    $24,025    $23,100    $21,750
60,001 – 70,000    N/A    $19,870    $17,105    N/A    N/A    $22,675    $21,250
70,001 – 85,000    N/A    $19,495    $16,780    N/A    N/A    $22,300    $20,925
85,001 – 999,999    N/A    $19,120    $16,505    N/A    N/A    $21,925    $20,650