Honda Accord Eighth generation (CU1-3/CW1-3) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Honda |
Also called | Acura TSX (North America) Honda Spirior (China) |
Production | 2008–2015 2009–2014 (China) |
Assembly | Japan: Sayama, Saitama China: Wuhan (Dongfeng Honda) |
Designer | Jarad Hall (2006) Toshinobu Minami (2006) (Accord Tourer) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Large family car (D) |
Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door wagon |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,705 mm (106.5 in) |
Length | Sedan: 4,726 mm (186.1 in) Tourer: 4,740 mm (186.6 in) |
Width | 1,840 mm (72.4 in) |
Height | 1,440 mm (56.7 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Honda Accord (Japan and Europe seventh generation) |
Successor | Honda Accord (ninth generation) |
The eighth generation Honda Accord for Japanese and European markets is a mid-size car. It went on sale in mid 2008 for the 2009 model year. The Japanese-built Accord is also sold in Australia and New Zealand as the Accord Euro. It is also available in US, Canada, and Mexico as the second-generation Acura TSX. From late 2009, it is available as Honda Spirior in China. While not as large as the North American Accord, sold in Japan as the Honda Inspire, this generation Accord is not in compliance with Japanese Governments regulations concerning exterior dimensions, and is not classified as a compact sedan in Japan.