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2007 Honda Accord Full Review
Date Published: 4/08/08
2007 Honda Accord Review
Honda's popular midsize sedans and coupes are little changed for 2007 pending a redesign for the '08 model year. Both body styles come in LX, EX, and EX-L trim. Sedans also offer price-leader VP, step-up SE, and gas/electric Hybrid models. The base engine is a 166-hp 4-cyl. LX V6, SE V6, and EX V6 models have a 244-hp V6. The Hybrid has 253 hp from a V6 assisted by an electric motor. The system self-charges the electric batteries; there's no plug-in charging. The Hybrid V6 has cylinder deactivation, and automatically stops and restarts at idle. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard in the Hybrid and available for other Accords. A 5-speed manual is standard with the 4-cyl engine, a 6-speed manual is available in V6 coupes and EX V6 sedans.

All Accords come with ABS; V6 models add traction control. Front side airbags and curtain side airbags are standard. Leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats are standard on EX-L, EX V6, and Hybrid. Those models also offer a navigation system with voice control for some navigation, audio, and climate functions. The Hybrid has a unique grille and standard rear spoiler. It also includes Honda's Active Noise Control system, designed to electronically quell mechanical, road, and wind noise.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family oriented sedans and wagons.

Our Best Buys include Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Mercury Milan, and Saturn Aura.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Saturn Aura.
News
Accord gets redesigned for model-year 2008. Sources believe the overall package will grow a bit to provide more interior space. Honda is developing 4-cyl and V6 "clean diesel" engines for North America starting in 2009. Either would suit the next Accord, but we'll have to wait and see. As for the Accord Hybrid, it hasn't sold as expected and will not continue for 2008. Honda is developing a 4-cylinder hybrid car.
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2007 Honda Accord Road Test
Pros Cons
Acceleration (V6 models) Rear-seat entry/exit (coupes)
Quietness Rear-seat room (coupes)
Instruments/controls
Steering/handling
Build quality
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration

LX sdn, auto. EX V6 sdn w/nav. sys., auto. Hybrid EX V6 cpe, 6-sp. man. Class Average
5 7 7 7 5.9

Four-cyl models peppy enough with slick-shifting manual transmission; test EX coupe did 7.9 sec 0-60 mph. Four-cyl models with automatic transmission fine in most circumstances, but can labor in passing maneuvers and climbing steep grades; test EX-L coupe did 8.6 sec 0-60. Conventional V6 lively, satisfying. Test automatic coupe did 7.0 sec 0-60 mph; feels markedly quicker with manual. Accord's automatic lacks manual shift gate, but is smooth, responsive despite occasional hesitation to downshift.

Hybrid faster off the line than conventional V6, feels strong thereafter, though not as linear. As with Civic Hybrid, some testers note exaggerated decrease in momentum, as well as periodic driveline shudder, when slowing to a stop.
Fuel Economy

LX sdn, auto. EX V6 sdn w/nav. sys., auto. Hybrid EX V6 cpe, 6-sp. man. Class Average
7 6 7 6 5.1

In tests of 4-cyl coupes, manual-transmission EXs averaged 22.7-30.6 mpg, an automatic-transmission EX-L 25.2 mpg. Extended-use-test EX-L 4-cyl sedan averaged 26.1 mpg over 19,321 miles. Another averaged 22.4 in a separate test with more city driving. Automatic-transmission V6 EX sedans averaged 22.4 mpg in city/highway mix, 26.1 mpg in mostly highway driving. Test EX V6 coupe averaged 24.3 mpg with automatic transmission, 23.6 with manual.

Extended-use-test Hybrid averaged 27.5 mpg over 17,559 miles. Honda recommends regular-grade fuel for all Accords.
Ride Quality

LX sdn, auto. EX V6 sdn w/nav. sys., auto. Hybrid EX V6 cpe, 6-sp. man. Class Average
7 7 6 5 6.1

Generally absorbent on bumps and ruts, but all Accords have a decidedly taut ride. LX V6 and EX versions have 17-inch tires, and thump more on rough roads than other Accords, though it's seldom irksome. Hybrid seems slightly less composed overall than other sedans. V6 coupe feels sporty-car stiff.
Steering/Handling/Braking

LX sdn, auto. EX V6 sdn w/nav. sys., auto. Hybrid EX V6 cpe, 6-sp. man. Class Average
7 7 6 7 6.2

Poised and predictable on twisty roads, with a sportier feel than most class rivals. Steering quick, informative; tight turning radius eases low-speed maneuvering. V6 models are more athletic than other Accords, which come on narrower, less-grippy all-season tires. Hybrid's steering less direct feeling than other Accords. V6 manual coupe suffers significant unwanted torque steer, and test example drifted annoyingly with the crown of the road. Simulated panic stops with ABS test models were stable, progressive, but not super short.
Quietness

LX sdn, auto. EX V6 sdn w/nav. sys., auto. Hybrid EX V6 cpe, 6-sp. man. Class Average
7 7 7 7 6.2

A bit thumpy on sharp bumps and washboard pavement, but little coarse-surface tire drone. Wind rush generally modest. Some 4-cyl idle shake, but both engines otherwise smooth and unobtrusive even at high rpm. Despite antinoise system, Hybrid not noticeably quieter than regular V6s.
Controls

LX sdn, auto. EX V6 sdn w/nav. sys., auto. Hybrid EX V6 cpe, 6-sp. man. Class Average
8 7 8 8 6.7

Exemplary. Clear, legible gauges. Simple, handy minor controls. Available navigation system easy enough to learn. Its voice activation is an upscale, user-friendly touch, but requires precise wording and a clear voice. Cabin materials sturdy, tasteful, with overall workmanship to Honda's usual standard, but a few test models had unexpected creaks, minor trim gaps, slightly misaligned dashtop panels.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

LX sdn, auto. EX V6 sdn w/nav. sys., auto. Hybrid EX V6 cpe, 6-sp. man. Class Average
7 7 7 7 6.8

Ample space on comfortable, well-shaped seats, though some testers complain padding too firm for long-distance comfort. All models have tilt/telescope steering column; all but VP have height-adjustable driver seat. Headrests, tall rear deck, rear-pillar shape impede visibility aft and over the shoulder, especially in coupes. Windshield reflections a problem with lighter interior colors.
Room/Comfort (rear)

LX sdn, auto. EX V6 sdn w/nav. sys., auto. Hybrid EX V6 cpe, 6-sp. man. Class Average
6 6 6 3 5.1

Not quite wide enough for three adults, but two are comfortably uncrowded. Cushion's outboard ends surprisingly squishy, though, and some may find backrest too reclined. Head room is six-footer adequate. Leg and toe space good to generous, depending on front-seat positioning. No-strain entry/exit in sedans, but doors could open wider. Coupes, as usual, demand a crouch and crawl past long doors, which can be awkward in tight parking spots.
Cargo Room

LX sdn, auto. EX V6 sdn w/nav. sys., auto. Hybrid EX V6 cpe, 6-sp. man. Class Average
4 4 4 3 4.8

Spacious flat-floor trunks have low liftover but not much height under rear parcel shelf, and sickle-shaped trunklid hinges intrude. Note that Hybrid has 2.8 cu ft less cargo space than other sedans and no folding rear seatback, which is otherwise standard. Ample small-item cabin storage, plus bottle-holding door map pockets.
Value within Class

LX sdn, auto. EX V6 sdn w/nav. sys., auto. Hybrid EX V6 cpe, 6-sp. man. Class Average
10 10 8 7 6.3

Accord is a Best Buy blend of confident road manners, precision engineering, and enviable refinement. To those virtues, add Honda's sterling record for reliability and resale value. Starting around $32,000, the Hybrid is pricey vs. its potential fuel savings.
Total Score

LX sdn, auto. EX V6 sdn w/nav. sys., auto. Hybrid EX V6 cpe, 6-sp. man. Class Average
68 68 66 60 59.2
Scores for all Midsize Cars

Low Score
47
Average Score
59
High Score
69
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2007 Honda Accord Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 03/16/2007
Trim Name Retail Price Dealer Invoice Destination Charge
VP 4-door sedan, manual $18,625 $16,890 $595
VP 4-door sedan, automatic $19,425 $17,613 $595
LX 2-door coupe, manual $20,475 $18,562 $595
LX 2-door coupe, automatic $21,275 $19,265 $595
LX 4-door sedan, manual $20,125 $18,246 $595
LX 4-door sedan, automatic $20,925 $18,969 $595
SE 4-door sedan, manual $21,575 $18,878 $595
SE 4-door sedan, automatic $22,375 $19,602 $595
SE V6 4-door sedan, automatic $24,250 $21,160 $595
LX V6 2-door coupe, automatic $25,300 $22,922 $595
LX V6 4-door sedan, automatic $25,200 $22,832 $595
EX 2-door coupe, manual $22,650 $20,527 $595
EX 2-door coupe, automatic $23,450 $21,250 $595
EX 4-door sedan, manual $22,550 $20,437 $595
EX 4-door sedan, automatic $23,350 $21,160 $595
EX-L 2-door coupe, manual $24,350 $22,063 $595
EX-L 2-door coupe, automatic $25,150 $22,786 $595
EX-L 2-door coupe w/navigation and satellite radio, manual $26,350 $23,871 $595
EX-L 2-door coupe w/navigation and satellite radio, automatic $27,150 $24,594 $595
EX-L 4-door sedan, manual $24,250 $21,973 $595
EX-L 4-door sedan, automatic $25,050 $22,698 $595
EX-L 4-door sedan w/navigation and satellite radio, manual $26,250 $23,780 $595
EX-L 4-door sedan w/navigation and satellite radio, automatic $27,050 $24,503 $595
EX V6 2-door coupe, manual $27,500 $24,910 $595
EX V6 2-door coupe, automatic $27,500 $24,910 $595
EX V6 2-door coupe w/navigation and satellite radio, manual $29,500 $26,717 $595
EX V6 2-door coupe w/navigation and satellite radio, automatic $29,500 $26,717 $595
EX V6 4-door sedan, manual $27,400 $24,820 $595
EX V6 4-door sedan, automatic $27,400 $24,820 $595
EX V6 4-door sedan w/navigation and satellite radio, manual $29,400 $26,627 $595
EX V6 4-door sedan w/navigation and satellite radio, automatic $29,400 $26,627 $595
Hybrid 4-door sedan, automatic $31,090 $28,157 $595
Hybrid 4-door sedan w/navigation and satellite radio, automatic $33,090 $29,961 $595
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker. Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options. The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
VP
Powertrain
2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock brakes, emergency inside trunklid release, daytime running lights.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning, interior air filter, power steering, tilt/telescope steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, center console, cupholders, folding rear seat, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, intermittent wipers, rear defogger, visor mirrors, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, 195/65HR15 tires, wheel covers.
LX adds to VP:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Illuminated visor mirrors, height-adjustable driver seat, folding rear-seat w/trunk pass-through (sedan), split folding rear seat (coupe), power mirrors, variable-intermittent wipers, map lights, automatic-off headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
205/65HR15 tires (sedan), 205/60VR16 tires (coupe), alloy wheels (coupe).
SE adds to LX:
Safety
Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, steering wheel radio controls.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
205/60VR16 tires, alloy wheels.
SE V6 adds to SE:
Powertrain
3.0-liter V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, traction control.
Safety
Brake assist, antiskid system.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
217/50VR17 tires.
LX V6 adds to SE V6:
Comfort and Convenience Features
8-way power driver seat, heated power mirrors, power sunroof.
EX adds to SE:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Driver seat w/power height adjustment and lumbar adjustment, heated power mirrors, power sunroof.
EX-L adds to EX:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Dual-zone automatic climate controls, leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, 8-way power driver seat, satellite radio, outside-temperature indicator.
EX V6 adds to EXL:
Powertrain
3.0-liter V6 engine, 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission, traction control.
Safety
Brake assist, antiskid system.
Comfort and Convenience Features
4-way power passenger seat (sedan), universal garage door opener.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
215/50VR17 tires.
Hybrid adds to EX V6:
Powertrain
3.0-liter V6 w/cylinder deactivation/electric motor, mirror-mounted turn signals.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Active-noise control.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Deletes: 4-way power passenger seat, folding rear seat w/trunk pass-through.
Rear spoiler, 215/60R16 tires.
Optional Equipment
No factory options.
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2007 Honda Accord Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
Specification Honda Accord 2-door coupe Honda Accord 4-door sedan
Wheelbase, in. 105.1 107.9
Overall Length, in. 187.8 191.1
Overall Width, in. 71.3 71.6
Overall Height, in. 55.7 57.1
Curb Weight, lbs. 3056 3128
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 12.8 14.0
Standard Payload, lbs. -- --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 17.1 17.1
Seating Capacity 5 5
Front Head Room, in. 39.8 40.4
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 43.1 42.6
Rear Head Room, in. 36.1 38.5
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 31.9 36.8
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
  dohc I4 sohc V6 sohc V6/electric
Size, liters/cu. in. 2.4 /144 3.0 /183 3.0 /183
Horsepower @ rpm. 166 @ 5800 244 @ 6250 253 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 160 @ 4000 211 @ 5000 232 @ 5000
Availability Standard Standard Standard
EPA City / highway mpg
     
5-speed manual 26/34 --/-- --/--
6-speed manual --/-- 21/30 --/--
5-speed automatic 24/34 20/29 28/35
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
Antilock Brakes
Traction Control
Antiskid System
Front Side Airbags
Curtain Side Airbags
Rear Side Airbags
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
Test Honda Accord 2-door coupe Honda Accord 4-door sedan
Front Impact, Driver 5 5
Front Impact, Passenger 5 5
Rollover Resistance 4 4
Side Impact, Driver 4 4
Side Impact, Rear Passenger 5 4
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
Class Years/Miles Comments
Powertrain 5/60,000 8/80,000 on Civic and Accord Hybrid battery packs.
Bumper-to-bumper 3/36,000 --
Corrosion 5/unlimited --
Free roadside assistance None/-- --
Free scheduled maintenance None/-- --
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive. There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for 2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in: USA
Drivewheels: front-wheel drive
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