Honda Accord 2007–2012 car dimensions: 4849 mm long, 1848 mm wide and 1432 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,461 kg. Braked towing is 450 kg.
The LX-S cabin has standard air conditioning with filtration plus cruise control and illuminated steering wheel audio/cruise buttons. A 160-watt AM/FM audio system with 6-disc CD changer, MP3/WMA playback and aux jack is fitted along with a multi-line display and interface dial. Cloth seats include manual driver height adjustment and a fold-down rear seatback. No touchscreen is present. Advanced aids such as automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning and lane keep are unavailable. A reversing camera appears only on navigation-equipped higher grades.
Trunk volume is 11.9 cubic feet. The rear seatback folds down to carry longer items.
Maximum trailer weight is 1000 lbs (450 kg). The car is built mainly for passengers and cargo. towing is allowed only within load limits using proper equipment. Any trailer at or above 1000 lbs needs its own brakes. Sport-tuned suspension with front shock tower bar is standard.
The LX-S cabin uses cloth bucket seats with strong lateral bolsters and manual driver height adjustment for a supportive driving position. Front and rear passengers get solid space for a coupe, with a sliding center armrest, tilt/telescopic wheel, and air conditioning with filtration. Active Noise Cancellation quiets the cabin on automatic models. No moonroof or leather on this grade.
Regular unleaded fuel. 18.5-gallon tank
EPA 22 city/31 highway mpg (manual). 21/30 (automatic)
100,000+/- mile no scheduled tune-ups
Maintenance Minder system tracks service needs
Standard VSA stability control, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, TPMS
Six airbags, ACE body structure, active front head restraints. projected 5-star NHTSA frontal and Good IIHS ratings
The 2.4-liter four-cylinder runs on regular unleaded and delivers EPA estimates of 22/31 mpg with the five-speed manual or 21/30 mpg with the five-speed automatic. The 18.5-gallon tank supports long range between fill-ups.
Honda's Maintenance Minder monitors oil life and other needs based on actual conditions, displaying alerts for oil changes, filter service, tire rotation and more. No scheduled tune-ups are required for 100,000+/- miles under normal use.
Every LX-S includes the Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, four-wheel ABS with electronic brake distribution and Brake Assist, tire-pressure monitoring, dual-stage dual-threshold front airbags, dual-chamber side airbags with occupant detection, side-curtain airbags and active front head restraints. Crash testing projected five-star NHTSA frontal scores and Good IIHS results for the generation.
Routine care centers on following the Minder prompts and using regular fuel. The design emphasizes low long-term ownership costs through durable engineering and straightforward service.
Length 4849 mm, Width 1848 mm, Height 1432 mm, Wheelbase 2740 mm (Accord 2007–2012)
Sources: manufacturer data, American Honda 2008 Accord Coupe fact sheet and 2008 Accord Coupe owner's manual, Honda Canada 2008 Accord Coupe Specifications, Torque is published only as 162 lb-ft.