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2009 honda accord review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Well-engineered mid-size sedans and coupes. introductionthe honda accord comes in sedan and coupe versions. Either way, the accord is big on efficiency, be it getting the most power and range from a gallon of gas with the least emissions, making the largest interior available given the exterior space it takes up, or providing the smoothest, quietest ride possible in the lightest weight. A new premium package adds more convenience bits to an lx, and ex-l models add leather and luxury features. the honda accord competes with the toyota camry, nissan altima, ford fusion, hyundai sonata, mazda 6, saturn aura, and chevrolet malibu. The extra space offered by the current-generation accord means that shopping list might also include the nissan maxima, toyota avalon and vw passat. the accord coupe competes directly with the nissan altima coupe. The lx sedan 20,905) comes standard with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power mirrors and door locks, variable intermittent wipers, tilt-and-telescoping steering column and illuminated wheel-mounted controls, folding rear seats, and an mp3/wma/auxiliary input 160-watt sound system. The lx-p sedan 21,905) is an lx with a premium package that adds alloy wheels, a power driver's seat, power windows with illuminated switches, security system, and a chrome tailpipe. They also come with five-speed manual or automatic transmission 800). All three add an in-dash cd changer, an information screen controlled by a selector knob, and 17-inch alloy wheels with p225/50 all-season tires; while the two ex models also benefit from a power moonroof, heated mirrors, driver power lumbar adjustment, and premium interior accents. To this the ex coupe adds a 270-watt stereo. the ex sedan is available with a 271 horsepower 3. 5-liter v6 and five-speed automatic 26,605). It comes with most of the same amenities as the ex-l v6 sedan, and adds 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/45r18 tires and a rear decklid spoiler. the navigation system is packaged with bluetooth, voice-activation and steering wheel controls. Accords with this package are priced as separate models of the ex-l sedan 27,805), ex-l coupe 27,905), ex-l v6 sedan 30,905), and ex-l v6 coupe 31,155). safety equipment is standard, with six airbags, including two-stage front airbags, dual-chamber front side airbags, side curtain airbags; active front head restraints, electronic stability control, antilock brakes with electronic brake distribution, and tire pressure monitors. walkaroundthis latest-generation honda accord stays true to its roots with contemporary yet conservative design highlighted by a strong character line that slopes down and forward like that of the acura tl. Many modern design elements are the result of auto/pedestrian collision standards and the accord is not immune, even the wiper arm mounts are designed to break away when hit. forward lights are aptly described as hawk-like and look fiercer on coupes because they use projector headlamps as opposed to the conventional reflector design on the sedans; v6 models include fog lamps. At the rear the lamp elements appear cut off at the style line rather than extending up to the top trunk seam. This contributes a sense of heaviness and more closely mirrors the princess rear end styling of the acura rl rather than the taut crispness of the tl. following trends, the new accord is larger than any before, and although it competes in the mid-size market segment it is by epa interpretation a large car. Virtually every dimension save width is 2-4 inches smaller outside than that of the sedan. The coupe is sleeker yet still fits the accord mold. Stepping up to an ex-l with leather adds features, but the basics like seat design and driver ergonomics are shared by all accords. the tilt-and-telescoping steering column provides a good range of adjustment to complement those available on the seat so all the masses can find a good driving position. There's a clear view all around outside, to the instrument panel with proven dial-and-needle gauges, and the information display or navigation screen is inset under a shade at the same height as the gauges; glare is controlled and it can be viewed with polarized glasses. ex-l models come with leather on the seats, steering wheel, manual shifter and door panels. The ex-l leather appears of high quality and assembly as does the rest of the car. The center armrest was designed to be big enough for two adults to share without awkward glances. rear-seat passengers will have few complaints as few do in large cars. Seat cushions and backrest carry right out to the door without wheelwell intrusion, offer space for a six-footer to sit comfortably behind another one, and easy entry and egress. The center seat is better padded than many, and as such it loses a bit of headroom to the outer seats. There are no rear reading lamps. three interior colors are offered on the sedans, black, gray, and ivory, while the coupe goes black or ivory only. Honda's graphics for the variable intermittent wipers are among the simplest: rather than bars, lines or dots of differing size, the accord uses one raindrop for long interval and three raindrops for more frequent wiping. The shifter is right at hand, and the proper handbrake has short travel. controls for sound, climate, and navigation are central below the navigation screen and vents. One row of switches controls audio input (am, xm, cd, etc.) and another row has six audio presets. Voice activation can handle a multitude of chores without a hand ever leaving the steering wheel. all accords except the lx sedan include active noise cancellation, but we were hard-pressed to notice the difference between lx and ex. Climate Control✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Power Mirrors✔ CD Changer✔ Air Conditioning✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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