2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6

2008 Honda Accord moves the world of transport current in a direction refined, dynamic and sophisticated with an expanded range of innovative technologies designed for more power, greater efficiency and enhanced safety across the entire line of sedans and coupes. Completely redesigned for 2008 with increased dimensions for a more spacious interior, sedan-style theme expresses a powerful presence with sharp lines and strong character. The coupe is further individualized with an aggressive stance and unique proportions that create a muscular, sportsmanship.





"The new Honda Accord has become more advanced and refined with a new level of engineering sophistication," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "As the flagship brand of Honda automobiles, has been designed in the Agreement to exceed expectations with premium technology, a more spacious interior and more power while maintaining the fun to drive and innovative feel that has always distinguished the Agreement.

Available 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine produces 268 horsepower - the most ever for any agreement - while introducing a new generation of fuel-saving Variable Cylinder Management ™ (VCM ®) technology and achieving a partial zero emission vehicles (PZEV1) Evaluation. The VCM system operates in six-cylinder mode for power and 4 - and 3-cylinder modes for efficiency in, resulting in an EPA city / fuel economy numbers of Highway 19/292 miles per gallon (Accord Sedan V -6).

Also new for Accord, an Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE ™) body structure enhances frontal collision compatibility with vehicles of different sizes and bumper heights. Additional safety equipment standard to all Accord models includes Vehicle Stability Assist ™ (VSA ®), also known as Electronic Stability Control, sidecurtain airbags, dual front passenger airbag with the camera from side to side Occupant System Position Detection (OPDS), active front seat head restraints, antilock brakes and more.

The Agreement is available in sedan and coupe body styles with 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 3.5-liter V-6 engine choices. Available transmissions include a 5-speed manual (standard with all 4-cylinder engines), a 5-speed automatic (standard on sedan V-6 models, available with all 4-cylinder engines and V-6-powered Accord Coupe), and 6-speed manual transmission (exclusive to the Accord Coupe EX-L V-6 6MT).

Sedan trim levels range from the well-equipped Accord Sedan LX and LX Top-P (177 horsepower 4-cylinder engine), the well-equipped Accord Sedan EX (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine 268-horsepower V - 6 engine), the premium and upscale Accord Sedan EX-L (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine and 268 horsepower V-6 engine). Coupe trim levels range from the well-equipped Accord Coupe LX-S (190 horsepower 4-cylinder), the very well-equipped Accord Coupe EX (190-horsepower 4-cylinder) to the premium and upscale Accord EX-L Coupe (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine and 268 horsepower V-6 engine).