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| 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 (Honda Sayama plant) United Kingdom: Swindon (HUKM) |
| 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 was offered in both Sedan (CL8) and Wagon (CM3) forms. The sedan was offered with the Eco 2.0 Engine and automatic transmission only.[4] Note some were fitted with smaller brakes to fit the smaller 15 inch (195/65R15) wheel and tyres. The Wagon was offered with the 2.4 engine (in both high output and low output) and automatic transmission only.[5]
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 21 kg⋅m (206 N⋅m; 152 lb⋅ft) at 6000 rpm, 6-speed manual transmission, locked slip differential, lightweight flywheel, bodykit, Recaro seats, Momo steering wheel, HID headlights, "Type-R" red instrument cluster, aluminium pedals and 17-inch aluminium wheels with 215/45R17 tires.[6] Unique to the K20A in the Euro R, the engine features a secondary-force counterbalance shaft not found in the other Type R K20A engine variants - a feature for reducing engine vibration at the cost of power. The balancer system rotates at speeds exceeding 16,000 rpm.[7] A Mugen Motorsports concept was unveiled at the 2009 Pro shop Refill.[8]
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 auto transmission only along with none of the other performance and visual enhancements.
Engines
Japan
| Engine | Chassis code | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L K20A (Eco) I4 | CL7 (Sedan FWD) CM1 (Wagon 20A) |
155 PS (114 kW) at 6,500 rpm | 188 N⋅m (139 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm |
| CL8 (Sedan AWD) | 152 PS (112 kW) at 6,500 rpm | 186 N⋅m (137 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm | |
| 2.0 L K20A (High Performance) I4 | CL7 (Sedan Euro R) | 220 PS (162 kW) at 8,000 rpm | 206 N⋅m (152 lb⋅ft) at 6,000 rpm |
| 2.4 L K24A (High Performance) I4 | CL9 (Sedan) CM2 (Wagon 24T) |
200 PS (147 kW) at 6,800 rpm | 232 N⋅m (171 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm |
| 2.4 L K24A (Eco) I4 | CM3 (Wagon 24E AWD) | 160 PS (118 kW) at 5,500 rpm | 216 N⋅m (159 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm |
Europe, Australia and New Zealand
| Engine | Chassis code | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L K20A6 I4 | CL7 (Sedan) CM1 (Tourer) |
155 PS (114 kW) at 6,500 rpm | 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm |
| 2.4 L K24A3 I4 | CL9 (Sedan) CM2 (Tourer) |
190 PS (140 kW) at 6,800 rpm | 223 N⋅m (164 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm |
| 2.2 L N22A1 i-CTDi I4 | CN1 (Sedan) CN2 (Tourer) |
140 PS (103 kW) at 4,000 rpm | 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) 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) -
Honda Accord Tourer (Europe; pre-facelift) -
Honda Accord Euro sedan (Australia; facelift) -
Honda Accord Euro sedan (Australia; facelift) -
Honda Accord Euro R sedan (Japan; facelift) -
Honda Accord Tourer (Europe; facelift) -
Honda Accord WTCC
Marketing
The European marketing campaign was quite successful and is regarded as one of the most influential commercials of the early 2000s.[9]
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.
- ^ Sweney, Mark (8 November 2007). "Guinness ad topples record". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
