Not only has the long neglected the Acura NSX sports car has asked a Honda products people ask: “What is it?” The 2009 Honda Accord Coupe inspires even the curiosity of those who have never seen one and even learn a little surprised that it’s a Honda and a rope. It is a mandatory road aggressive look, and with making available 271-horsepower V6 and sport suspension, the authority must comply.
Coupe Du Jur
Share “Honda Accord” and think the most: boring, but reliable and economical transportation. The Honda Accord Coupe 2009 requires associations of new words: “attractive and fast.” The Accord coupe is much more than an agreement with the rear doors welded. The most striking feature is its style. For us it is like a cross between a BMW 3 Series and an Aston Martin DB9. He enjoys Honda longstanding tradition style more attractive, do not go as fast fashion. Accord Sedan is narrower and shorter than the coupe. It is more aggressive suspension tuning and axle ratio lower for better acceleration.
Inside, the move upmarket was continued. A multi-line black curve is accented with a polished aluminum housing color band across the floor. The upper leather seats, the tester line, the Honda boasted provided support. Access to rear seats is as easy as it gets, with a coupe. Once seated, it is enough for two adults of average size. The coupe has an inch less headroom than the sedan, like the players of basketball and those who have higher than average will meet behind the head on the ceiling. The center rear seat is only for emergencies.
Levels
Two engines are available: A 190-horse DOHC four-cylinder and powerful 271-horse 3.5-liter SOHC V-6. The six, who has four valves per cylinder and variable valve timing, makes a strong 254 lb-ft of torque at a relatively high 5000 rpm. Have a choice of six-speed transmission or a manual transmission or five-speed automatic. The Automatic suffered from a lag between the time that we give full throttle and transmission equipment necessary to application. The fact that BMW has given too much advantage. The four-cylinder with five-speed manual transmission is 22 miles per gallon in city driving cycle of the Government and 31 on the highway. The V-6 automatic is replaced by 19 in the city and 28 on the highway.
One factor limiting the ability of the Accord Coupe to remain updated with a 230-horse BMW 328 or 300 horsepower 335 of winding roads, all-weather tires Less-than-sticky Michelin Pilot HX MXM4. Drive too deep into a tight turn before will float on the brakes and the antilock braking system is like a frightened dove, and the car drove well beyond their path. Handling cut seemed well balanced, but we have completely overestimated the level of adhesion. The Accord coupe will require a transition to ultra-high performance summer tires to stay updated with the same BMW engine. So do not tire Michelin ultra-high performance equipment P235/45R18 Cup original size options are Bridgestone Potenza RE050A or low cost Kumho Ecsta SPT. With either the Honda BMW-match-up will be mainly determined by driver skill and determination. With sticky tires on the Honda 335i drivers must also keep an eye on the rearview mirror.
Top Models
The Accord Coupe is available in three trim levels: base LX-S EX middle level and top of the line EX-L. Only the EX-L with a V-6 available. Prices start around the explosion and spent $ 23,000 to $ 32,000 EX-L V-6. The eighth version of the Accord Coupe was introduced in 2008 and has been slightly modified for 2009.
The standard V-6 Coupe is a 270-Watt-AM/FM/6-disc dash audio system with seven speakers. Among the standards MP3/auxiliary audio input and XM Satellite Radio. We have the speed, volume control is a very nice feature, especially when slowing free after a mountain road. A constant feature annoying reflection of Honda in the windshield and lights at night, melting and even in the light of certain conditions.
The Accord Coupe is a classic beauty, a strong performance two-door, four seater. There is a dozen years, he was among the best performing sports coupe on the market. Add a set of sticky tires and an experienced driver, and it is now.
