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The Accord family sedan received an extensive redesign a couple years ago that included all-new styling inside and out, a spacious rear seat for the sedan, more standard safety features and more powerful engines, including an optional V-6 with advanced fuel-saving technology. Competitors include the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry.

New for 2010:

Changes are minor. Hands-free Bluetooth capability is now standard on all models with leather seats (not just those with the navigation system), and EX models gain new backseat ventilation ducts.

The Accord family sedan received an extensive redesign last year that included all-new styling inside and out, a spacious rear seat for the sedan, more standard safety features and more-powerful engines, including an optional V-6 with advanced fuel-saving technology. Competitors include the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry.

New for 2009

Following its redesign last year, the Accord enters the 2009 model year essentially unchanged.

As the second-best-selling car in the U.S., the new Honda Accord is one of the most significant introductions of the 2008 model year. The Accord gets an extensive redesign that includes all-new styling inside and out, a spacious rear seat for the sedan, more standard safety features and more-powerful engines, including an optional V-6 with advanced fuel-saving technology. Competitors include the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry.

Honda's strong-selling midsize Accord sedan underwent a massive redesign for 2003 that included more-powerful engines. A five-speed automatic transmission replaced the former four-speed unit, and a V-6-powered coupe with a six-speed manual gearbox joined the lineup.

For 2007, Honda introduces a V-6 Special Edition trim level that includes 17-inch alloy wheels, rear disc brakes, steering wheel audio controls, a six-disc CD changer and an alarm system.

Sedans come in LX and upscale EX trim levels, along with LX V-6 and EX V-6 versions and an LX Special Edition. LX and EX coupes are offered with four-cylinder or V-6 power.

Honda's strong-selling midsize Accord sedan underwent a massive redesign for 2003 that included more-powerful engines. A five-speed-automatic transmission replaced the former four-speed unit, and a V-6-powered coupe with a six-speed-manual gearbox joined the lineup. For 2005, side-impact and side curtain-type airbags became standard in all models.

Restyling of the front and rear ends marks 2006 models, which also contain more standard equipment. Output of the 3.0-liter V-6, which operates with drive-by-wire throttle control, has been boosted to 244 horsepower, and the four-cylinder engine increases to 166 hp. All V-6 models adopt Vehicle Stability Assist and brake assist. The sport-oriented EX V-6 sedan is available with a six-speed-manual transmission. All V-6 models have revised suspension bushings and damping rates to complement the upgraded 17-inch wheels.

A Value Package replaces the DX sedan trim level for 2006. Sedans also come in LX and upscale EX trim levels, along with LX V-6 and EX V-6 versions and a new LX Special Edition. LX and EX coupes are offered with four-cylinder or V-6 power.

An Accord Hybrid with a gasoline/electric hybrid powertrain went on sale late in 2004 as a 2005 model.