The Honda Accord is an automobile manufactured by Honda. The Accord was introduced in 1976 as a 1600 cc engine-powered midsize hatchback, with styling similar to an upsized contemporary Honda Civic. A conventional four-door sedan was later released in 1977.Early history and concept
Original plans for the Accord were to make it a midsize car, along the lines of the Ford Mustang. The Accord was originally planned to be a V6-powered car with a long hood and sporty pretensions. Honda chose the name Accord, reflecting "Honda's desire for accord and harmony between people, society and the automobile."
The initial design was changed to a fuel efficient, low emission vehicle since it was introduced during the fuel crises of the 1970s. In the United States and Japan, a version was produced using Honda's CVCC technology, meeting emission standards of the 1970s and 1980s without a catalytic converter.
Like the smaller Honda Civic, the Accord uses front wheel drive and a transverse (sometimes called "East/West") engine layout.
The Accord became the first Japanese car to be produced in the US in 1982, when production commenced in Marysville, Ohio.Chronology
- In 1982, the Accord became the best-selling Japanese car by name in the US, holding that position for 15 years. Since 1997, its main rival, the Toyota Camry, has held the title of the best-selling car in America, with the exception of the year 2001.
- In 1986, the third-generation Accord was introduced. Pop-up headlights and a sporty hoodline were borrowed from the Honda Prelude. Three versions were available in the US. The low-end DX which featured standard items such as cruise-control, rear window defogger and digital clock. The mid-grade LX with was loaded with standard features such as air conditioning, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, high-power AM/FM cassette, body colored bumpers and rear seat armrest. The top of the line LX-i featured in addition, a 115 BHP. fuel injected engine, sunroof, 14" alloy wheels, and full-logic cassette player. Manual transmissions are standard on all 1986-1989 Accord models. A 4-speed automatic transmission is optional on all trims.
- In 1988, the Accord coupe was introduced. Built in Marysville, Ohio, this was the first car to be produced in a factory located in the United States and exported back to Japan.
- In 1989 Honda brought back the SE-i trim which included leather seats, a Honda-Bose music system, bronze-tinted glass, machined 14" alloy wheels, dual exhaust and 4-wheel disc brakes. The SE-i was available in both coupe and sedan versions. Only two colors were offered in the sedan and coupe.
- In 1990 the Accord underwent a major re-design based on a larger "CB" chassis. The more conservative Accord now bears resemblence to the Acura Legend. All Accords sold in North America now come with a 2.2 litre fuel injected engine standard. The Accord has matured into a larger car now approaching the likes of the Ford Taurus but still given "compact" status. The LX-i and SE-i trims are dropped. Available trims in the US were DX, LX, and EX. The Canadian Accord trims varied slightly from the US models with LX, EX and EX-R. (In some countries, EX stands for 'Extra') A 125 HP engine is offered with the DX and LX trims. Cruise control was dropped for the DX and air conditioning remains a dealer-installed option. The LX keeps the same features as the previous generation including air conditioning, power windows, locks, and mirrors. The EX adds 15" machined aluminum-alloy wheels, sunroof, upgraded upholstery, dual exhaust, rear stabilizer bar, and a 135 HP engine. A redesigned manual transmission with hydraulic clutch remains standard equipment while an all-new electronic controlled 4-speed automatic transmission is optional on all trims. Some new dealer-installed accessories are now offered. They include a single-disc CD player or 6-disc CD changer, fog lights, security system, trunk wing spoiler, trunk lip spoiler, luggage rack, full and half nose mask, center armrest, equalizer, window visors, sunroof visor, car cover, and cockpit cover.
- In 1991 Honda unveils the Accord Wagon to the US. The wagon includes a driver's side airbag and is available only in LX and EX trims. The SE returns and includes leather seating, a 140 HP engine, automatic transmission and Anti-Lock Brakes. The SE is only offered with an automatic and as a sedan. It is available in two colors: Solaris Silver Metallic with Graphite Black interior and Brittany Blue Metallic with Silky Ivory interior.
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