Honda Accord 2008–2015 car dimensions: 4726 mm long, 1840 mm wide and 1440 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,414 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The ES cabin offers dual-zone automatic climate control and cruise control as standard, along with Bluetooth hands-free, CD audio with USB and aux, electric windows, and multi-info display. Higher grades or options add dual climate with GPS link, touchscreen nav, front/rear parking sensors, and reversing camera. ADAS pack on select grades brings adaptive cruise, lane keep assist, and collision mitigation braking for safer motorway runs.
The saloon boot holds 467 litres with seats up. Fold the 60/40 rear seats for 660 litres to the window line, giving solid space for luggage or longer loads with a low sill and tie-downs.
Braked towing reaches 1500 kg with trailer stability assist standard across the range. Unbraked limit is 500 kg. Payload sits at 451 kg based on kerb and gross weights.
Sports suspension appears on GT and Type S grades. The setup suits light trailer or work use without special heavy-duty options noted.
The cabin has a sporty feel with personal space for driver and passenger. Front seats are stylish and highly supportive with larger bolsters and a structure that reduces vibration. Dual-zone climate control is fitted, along with a multi-information display in the instruments. The cabin is quiet thanks to improved aerodynamics and sound deadening materials. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment is standard, with leather multi-function wheel on this grade. Cloth upholstery is used, with power windows all round.
2.0 i-VTEC petrol uses 7.2 l/100 km combined
Euro 5 emissions compliant
Euro NCAP 5-star overall rating with 5-star adult protection
VSA stability control standard across the range
Six airbags, active front headrests and ISOFIX standard
Oil change interval 20,000 km or one year
The 2.0-litre i-VTEC petrol engine delivers 156 PS and builds on class-leading fuel economy. Combined consumption is 7.2 l/100 km with urban 9.4 l/100 km and extra-urban 5.9 l/100 km. It meets Euro 5 standards.
A service reminder shows distance or days remaining until the next service. Engine oil and filter changes are due every 20,000 km or one year. Air filter replacement is every 40,000 km. Brake fluid is replaced every three years.
The car scored the highest overall Euro NCAP rating in its class with five stars for adult protection, four for child and three for pedestrian. Standard kit includes dual-stage front airbags, side airbags, full-length curtain airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters, active front headrests, VSA, ABS with EBD and brake assist, Motion Adaptive EPS and ISOFIX points.
The ACE body structure distributes crash forces away from the cabin. All models have trailer stability assist. Higher grades can add ADAS with CMBS, ACC and LKAS.
Length 4726 mm, Width 1840 mm, Height 1440 mm, Wheelbase 2705 mm (Accord 2008–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, Honda Accord brochure, Honda Motor Europe part BEZ-484, issue 12/08: saloon length, Front double-wishbone and rear multi-link suspension with variable-rate dampers are in that brochure and Honda’s 11 February 2008 European n.