Honda Accord (Japan and Europe seventh generation)
Honda Accord Seventh generation (CL7-9/CM1-3/CN1-2) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Honda |
Also called | Honda Accord Euro (Australia and New Zealand) Acura TSX (North America) |
Production | 2002–2008 |
Assembly | Japan: Sayama, Saitama |
Designer | Kunihiko Tachibana, Hiroshi Ishibani (2000)[1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size/Large family car (D) |
Body style | 4-door sedan (CL7-9 & CN1) 5-door wagon (CM1-3 & CN2) |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
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 | |
Predecessor | Honda Accord (Japan sixth generation) CF3/4/5/CL2/3 Honda Accord (Europe sixth generation) CG7/8/9/CH5/6/7/8 Honda Torneo (Japan) |
Successor | Honda Accord (Japan and Europe eighth generation) |
The seventh-generation Honda Accord for the European and Japanese markets is a mid-size car that was available as a four-door sedan or a five-door station wagon and was produced by Honda from October 2002 (for the 2003 model year) to 2008. It won the 2002-03 Japan Car of the Year upon its launch.[2]
For this generation, the European and Japanese Accords, previously separate models, were consolidated into a single 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.[3] 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.
AWD variant (CL8 & CM3)
In Japan, an AWD variant of the Accord is offered in both Sedan and Wagon form:
Sedan (CL8):[4] offered in Eco 2.0 Engine (152HP/113KW) and automatic transmission only. Note some were fitted with smaller brakes to fit the smaller 15 inch (195/65R15) wheel and tyres.
Wagon (CM3):[5] offered in 2.4 Engine (in both high output and low output) and automatic transmission only.
Performance Variant: Euro R (CL7)
It included a 1,998 cc (2.0 L; 121.9 cu in) high performance K20A engine rated at 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) at 8000 rpm and 206 N⋅m (152 lb⋅ft) at 6000 rpm, 6-speed manual transmission, locked slip differential, bodykit, Recaro seats, Momo steering wheel and 17-inch aluminium wheels with 215/45R17 tires.[6] Unique to the K20A in the Euro R, the engine features an secondary-force counter-balance shaft not found in the other Type R K20A engine variants. The balancer system rotates at speeds exceeding 16,000 rpm.[7] A Mugen Motorsports concept was unveiled at the 2009 Pro shop Refill.[8]
The Accord Euro R was officially sold only in Japan, but has been parallel imported to New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Pakistan.
Note the Chassis Code (CL7) is shared with the base model Accord in Japan, using a different Eco version of the 2.0 engine rated at 155 PS (114 kW; 153 hp), offered in manual transmission only along with none of the other performance and visual enhancements.
Engines
Japan
Engine | Chassis code | Horsepower | Torque |
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2.0 L K20A (Eco) I4 |
CL7 (Sedan FWD) CM1 (Tourer FWD) |
155 hp (116 kW) at 6,500 rpm | 140 lb⋅ft (190 N⋅m) at 4,000 rpm |
2.0 L K20A (Eco) I4 | CL8 (Sedan AWD) | 150 hp (110 kW) at 6,500 rpm | 140 lb⋅ft (190 N⋅m) at 4,000 rpm |
2.0 L K20A (High Performance) I4 |
CL7 (Sedan Euro R) | 220 hp (160 kW) at 8,000 rpm | 152 lb⋅ft (206 N⋅m) at 6,000 rpm |
2.4 L K24A (High Performance) I4 | CL9 (Sedan) CM2 (Tourer 24T FWD) |
200 hp (150 kW) at 6,800 rpm | 168 lb⋅ft (228 N⋅m) at 4,500 rpm |
2.4 L K24A (Eco) I4 | CM3 (Tourer 24E AWD) | 160 hp (120 kW) at 5,500 rpm | 137 lb⋅ft (186 N⋅m) at 4,500 rpm |
Europe and Australasia
Engine | Chassis code | Horsepower | Torque |
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2.0 L K20A6 I4 | CL7 (Sedan) CM1 (Tourer) |
155 hp (116 kW) at 6,500 rpm | 140 lb⋅ft (190 N⋅m) at 4,000 rpm |
2.4 L K24A3 I4 | CL9 (Sedan) CM2 (Tourer) |
190 hp (140 kW) at 6,800 rpm | 171 lb⋅ft (232 N⋅m) at 4,500 rpm |
2.2 L N22A1 I4 | CN1 (Sedan) CN2 (Tourer) |
138 hp (103 kW) at 4,000 rpm | 250 lb⋅ft (340 N⋅m) at 2,000 rpm |
- Additional notes
- FWD only
- N22A1 engine available in Europe only
Gallery
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Honda Accord Euro sedan (Australia; pre-facelift)
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Honda Accord Tourer (Europe; pre-facelift)
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Honda Accord Euro sedan (Australia; facelift)
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Honda Accord Euro sedan (Australia; facelift)
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Honda Accord Euro R sedan (Japan; facelift)
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Honda Accord Tourer (Europe; facelift)
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Honda Accord WTCC
Marketing
References
- ^ "Automobile".
- ^ "Honda Global | November 13, 2002 Honda Accord / Accord Wagon Wins Japan Car of the Year Award 2002-2003". global.honda. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
- ^ "Honda Announces a Full Model Change for the Inspire | Honda Global Corporate Website".
- ^ "型式:Aba-Cl8|アコード(ホンダ)の総合情報 | 【グーネット】".
- ^ "アコードワゴン(ホンダ)の歴代モデル・グレード別カタログ情報|中古車なら【グーネット】".
- ^ "J's Garage Export: Honda Accord Euro R". J-garage.com. Archived from the original on 2005-10-25. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
- ^ "ACCORD/ACCORD WAGON 2002.10|プレスインフォメーション|Honda公式サイト Press Information p.16". Honda公式サイト. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "「無限 ACCORD Euro R」特別展示のご案内". Mugen-power.com. Archived from the original on 2009-03-15. Retrieved 2009-08-09.