Honda Accord (Japan and Europe seventh generation)
Honda Accord Seventh generation series CL7/8/9 Japan and Europe | |
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Overview | |
Also called | Honda Accord Euro (Australia) Acura TSX |
Production | 2002–2008 |
Assembly | Sayama, Japan |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size |
Body style | 4-door sedan (JDM chassis no. CL7 & CL9) 5-door wagon (JDM chassis no. CM2 & CM3) |
Layout | FF layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.0L i-VTEC K20A4 2.0L i-VTEC K20A6 2.0L i-VTEC K20Z2 2.2L i-CTDi 2.4L K24A3 I4 (AUS & NZ) 2.4L K24A4 I4 2.4L K24A8 I4 |
Transmission | 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105.1 in) |
Length | Sedan: 4,665 mm (183.7 in) Wagon: 4,750 mm (187.0 in) |
Width | 1,760 mm (69.3 in) |
Height | Sedan: 1,445 mm (56.9 in) Wagon: 1,495 mm (58.9 in) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Honda Accord (Japan and Europe eighth generation) |
The seventh-generation Honda Accord for the European and Japanese markets is a mid-sized sedan and wagon, produced by Honda from 2002 to 2007. It competed with the Opel/Vauxhall Vectra, Ford Mondeo, Volkswagen Passat, Mazda 6 and the Toyota Avensis, and upon its launch in October 2002 it won 2002-03 Japan Car of the Year.[citation needed]
This generation of the European and Japanese Accord, previously separate models, were consolidated into one version designed to be more competitive in the European market. It became a top seller in its class in Australia, where over 45,000 sedans were sold between 2003 and 2008.[citation needed] The car was also exported to the United States and Canada, where it was sold as the Acura TSX. Outside North America the first Honda-built diesel engine was offered. In the Japanese market, the Accord was merged into the Torneo range to compete against the Mazda Atenza and Subaru Legacy.
A variant of the larger North American Accord was sold in Japan as the Honda Inspire to compete in the entry-level luxury sedan class.[citation needed] (In markets where both versions of the Accord are sold, such as in New Zealand and Australia, the smaller Japan/Europe-type car is called Accord Euro to distinguish it from the larger North American model.
Honda Accord Euro R (LA-CL7, 2002 - 2008)
It included a 1,998 cc (1.998 L; 121.9 cu in) K20A engine rated 220 PS (160 kW; 220 hp)@8000rpm and 206 N⋅m (152 lb⋅ft)@6000rpm, 6-speed manual transmission, and 17-inch aluminium wheels with 215/45R17 tires.[1] A Mugen Motorsports concept was unveiled in 2009 Pro shop Refill.[2]
Gallery
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2003-2005 Honda Accord Euro sedan (Australia)
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2005–2008 Honda Accord Euro sedan (Australia)
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2005–2008 Honda Accord Euro sedan (Australia)
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Honda Accord Tourer (Germany)
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Honda Accord WTCC
References
- ^ "J's Garage Export: Honda Accord Euro R". J-garage.com. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
- ^ "「無限 ACCORD Euro R」特別展示のご案内". Mugen-power.com. Retrieved 2009-08-09.