Honda Accord (Japan and Europe eighth generation)

Honda Accord Eighth generation (CU1-3/CW1-3)
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	Petrol: 2.0 L R20A3 I4[1] 2.4 L K24A/Z I4 3.5 L J35Z6 V6 (US only) Diesel: 2.2 L N22B i-DTEC I4
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.