Honda Accord EX-L
The Honda Accord EX-L, available in coupe or sedan form and features a 190 hp 4-cylinder engine and 5-speed automatic transmission. EX-L V6 models come with a 24-valve 271 hp V6 standard. Competitors include the Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion and Chevrolet Malibu.
Exterior
The Honda Accord EX-L is 194.1 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 58.1 inches tall with a 110.2 inch wheelbase. The suspension includes front and rear stabilizer bars, a double wishbone set-up in front with a shock tower bar and an independent multi-link design at the rear for improved ride and handling.
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Power assisted rack and pinion steering
- Power assisted front/rear disc brakes
- Remote entry
- Security system
- Variable intermittent flat-blade windshield wipers
- Halogen headlights with auto on/off
- Body colored door handles, side mirrors and bumpers
- Heater power side mirrors
- Chrome window and exhaust trim
Comfort and Convenience
Leather trimmed seating for five, 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, heated front seats, adjustable front seat belt anchors, and fold down rear seat with trunk pass-through.
Interior features include:
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear HVAC vent
- Air filtration system
- Hands free Bluetooth
- Power windows
- Programmable power door locks
- Cruise control
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
- Illuminated steering wheel mounted audio/cruise controls
- Tilt/Telescopic steering column
- Premium interior accents
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Automatic dimming rearview mirror
- Rear window defroster
- One-touch power moonroof with tilt
- 270-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Premium Audio System with XM® Radio
- MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability
- MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
Power and Performance
The 2.4-liter aluminum-alloy 4-cylinder engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission and features a Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system to optimize engine response.
- 190-horsepower with 162 pounds-feet of torque
- 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC®
- Multi-Point Fuel Injection
- Maintenance Minder System
- 100K no scheduled tune-ups
- EPA gas mileage is estimated at 21/31
Safety
Safety features include 3-Point seat belts at all seating positions, front 3-point seat belts with automatic tensioning system and driver and front passenger seat belt reminder.
Additional safety features:
- Dual-stage, multiple threshold front airbags
- Dual-chamber front side air bags with passenger-side occupant protection system
- Side curtain airbags
- Driver and front passenger active head restraints
- Vehicle stability assist with traction control
- Anti-lock braking system
- Electronic brake distribution
- Brake assist
- Daytime running lights
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Side-impact door beams
- Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH)
- Child-proof rear door locks
Warranty
The bumper-to-bumper warranty is 3 years/36,000 miles; powertrain coverage is 5 years/60,000 miles.
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