Honda Accord (Japan and Europe eighth generation)

Eighth generation Japan and Europe (CU2)
Overview
Also called	Acura TSX
Production	2008–present
Assembly	Sayama, Japan
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	2-door coupe 4-door sedan 5-door wagon
Layout	FF layout
Powertrain
Engine	2.0L R20A3 I4 2.4L K24Z2 I4 2.4L K24Z3 I4 2.2L N22A2 I4 Turbodiesel (2009-)
Transmission	5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,705 mm (106.5 in)
Length	Sedan: 4,726 mm (186.1 in) Tourer: 4,740 mm (186.6 in)
Width	1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height	1,440 mm (56.7 in)

Main article: Honda Accord

See also: Acura TSX

The eighth generation Honda Accord for the Japanese and European markets went on sale in mid-2008 for the 2009 model year. The Japanese-built Accord is also sold in Australia and New Zealand as the Accord Euro, alongside the U.S. Accord which is simply known as the Accord. It is also available in US and Canada as the second-generation Acura TSX.

Honda revealed some detail shots and a teaser video of the European-spec Accord in January 2008, before debuting it at Geneva Motor Show in March. The new Accord comes in both sedan and wagon forms, offering a host of engine and transmission options. Available engines are the 2.0-litre and 2.4-litre i-VTEC petrol engines, as well as the 2.2-litre i-DTEC diesel engine. All engines come with a 6-speed manual transmission, while the petrol engines get in addition to that a 5-speed automatic transmission. Dimensionally, the Accord has become longer, wider, and lower for a sleek, sporty look, along with sharper body lines and slightly redesigned headlights. Honda has built the Accord on its new ACE body structure, available with a host of new safety features.

In Australia, the Euro variant of this model won the prestigious Wheels Car of the Year award for 2008.

Accord Tourer (2008-)

It was a version with wagon body. The concept vehicle was unveiled in 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Production version included 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC engine rated 206 PS (152 kW; 203 hp), 5-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

The vehicle went on sale in 2004-12-05 in Japanese market.

Honda Accord MUGEN 24sc

It is a concept car with a supercharged K24A inline four engine, 6-speed manual transmission, 245/35R19 tires. The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon.

Mechanical

Body styles

Chassis code	(DBA-)CU2
Body type	Sedan
Engine	K24A
Model	Years
24iL, 24TL, sports style, 24E	2008?-

Engines

Model	Years	Type/code	Power, torque@rpm
Petrol engines
K24A	2008-	2,354 cc (2.354 L; 143.6 cu in) I4 (K24A)	206 PS (152 kW; 203 hp)@7000, 232 N⋅m (171 lb⋅ft)@4300
R20A3 (2.0 i-VTEC)	2008-	1,997 cc (1.997 L; 121.9 cu in) I4 SOHC i-VTEC (R20A3)	156 PS (115 kW; 154 hp)@6300, 192 N⋅m (142 lb⋅ft)@4100 (95RON)
? (2.4 i-VTEC)	2008-	2,354 cc (2.354 L; 143.6 cu in) I4 DOHC i-VTEC	201 PS (148 kW; 198 hp)@7000, 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft)@4200 (95RON)
Diesel engines
N22B (2.2 i-DTEC)	2008-	2,199 cc (2.199 L; 134.2 cu in) I4 DOHC i-DTEC (N22B)	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)@4000, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)@2000

Gallery

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  2008 Honda Accord (JDM and European model)
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  2008 Honda Accord Tourer
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  2008 Honda Accord Tourer

External links

• Honda Accord Saloon - Official UK site
• Honda Accord Tourer - Official UK site
• Honda Accord - worldwide site