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ac·cord uh-kawrd

1. to be in agreement or harmony; agree.
–verb (used with object) 2. to make agree or correspond; adapt.
3. to grant; bestow: to accord due praise.
4. Archaic. to settle; reconcile.
–noun 5. proper relationship or proportion; harmony.
6. a harmonious union of sounds, colors, etc.
7. consent or concurrence of opinions or wills; agreement.
8. an international agreement; settlement of questions outstanding among nations.
—Idiom9. of one's own accord, without being asked or told; voluntarily: We did the extra work of our own accord.



Fifth generation (1994–1997)

In 1994, the Honda Accord was moved to a yet larger "CD" chassis, primarily to better suit the requirements of the North American market. It grew in width but oddly shrunk in length, leaving it classified as a mid-size car in North America. It thus became too wide to fit within the favorable tax bracket in Japan, where its role was to be partially taken over by the smaller second-generation Honda Ascot and Honda Rafaga.

The launch of the CD Accord also marked the first time Honda marketed a Europe-only Accord model, made in its Swindon factory in the United Kingdom. The European Accord sedan was, however, not related directly to the CD Accords, but rather to the previous CB Accord, as it was a slightly reworked version of the above mentioned Honda Ascot Innova. The Swindon-built Accord sedan was accompanied in European markets by the coupe and Aerodeck estate imported from the US. Concurrently, the British Rover Group, Honda's partner at that time, launched a model called Rover 600, which was developed together with the European Accord sedan.


The launch of the CD Accord also marked the first time Honda marketed a Europe-only Accord model, made in its Swindon factory in the United Kingdom. The European Accord sedan was, however, not related directly to the CD Accords, but rather to the previous CB Accord, as it was a slightly reworked version of the above mentioned Honda Ascot Innova. The Swindon-built Accord sedan was accompanied in European markets by the coupe and Aerodeck estate imported from the US. Concurrently, the British Rover Group, Honda's partner at that time, launched a model called Rover 600, which was developed together with the European Accord sedan.

DX, LX and EX remained the American trim lines while Canada retained the EX-R. The 5-speed manual remained mostly unchanged; the 4-speed automatic transmission, noted for its hard shifts, now included a "Grade-Logic" shift program. All Accord models received a more ergonomic interior with standard safety features such as dual airbags and reinforced side-impact beams. Exclusive to the EX was a VTEC version of the 2.2-liter 4-cylinder (making 145 hp (108 kW) instead of 130), antilock brakes (now an option for the LX), 15" alloy wheels (instead of 14" steel), 4-wheel disc brakes, and a rear stabilizer bar; leather was an EX option. The Accord was named Motor Trend Import Car of the Year. The Accord coupe looked almost exactly like the sedan; this was the last generation of Accord to offer a wagon variant in America.

In 1995, the Accord debuted a V6 engine, the 2.7 L C27 from the Acura Legend, in the U.S. market. The V6 was offered in the LX and EX versions of the sedan. Both versions of the V6 received a dual-outlet exhaust, a 4-speed automatic transmission, 15" wheels and a slightly updated front grille. The Accord saw very little other changes in 1995 with the exception of a few different exterior/interior color combinations. Some versions sold in New Zealand had a 2.4-litre 4-cylinder while the 2.7 V6 was offered in EX trim only.

In 1996, the Accord underwent the usual mid-generation facelift. More rounded bumpers, a slightly modified front fascia with new signal lights and rear taillights give the Accord a softer look. All Hondas now complied with the Federal Government's requirement of OBD II engine diagnostics though all three engine choices remained the same. In order to increase the Accord's competitiveness against its rivals in different international markets, Honda CEO Nobuhiko Kawamoto decided on one basic platform for the sixth-generation Accord, but with different bodies and proportions for local markets.

In 1997, Honda released the "Special Edition" version of the Accord (not to be confused with the SE). It was offered in three colors: Heather Mist Metallic, San Marino Red and Dark Currant Pearl. The Special Edition received a factory installed security system with keyless entry, single-disc CD player, body colored side molding, distinctive alloy wheels and a sunroof. It was offered in an automatic transmission only and was fitted with the same engine as the LX.

Also called Isuzu Aska
Honda Ascot Innova (EU Accord)
Production 1994-1997
Assembly Marysville, Ohio, United States
Sayama, Japan
Swindon, England
Class Mid-size
Body style(s) 2-door coupe
4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
Engine(s) 2.2 L F22B1 I4 145 hp (108 kW)
2.2 L F22B2 I4 130 hp (97 kW)
2.2 L F22Z2 I4 150 hp (112 kW)
2.7 L C27A V6 170 hp (127 kW)
2.2 L H22A I4 190 hp (CF2 SIR)
Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase 106.9 in (2715 mm)
Length 1994-95 Wagon: 187.8 in (4770 mm)
1994-95 Sedan & Coupe: 184.0 in (4674 mm)
1996-97 Coupe & Sedan: 185.6 in (4714 mm)
1996-97 Wagon & V6 Sedan: 188.4 in (4785 mm)
Width 70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height 1994-95 Wagon: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Coupe: 54.7 in (1389 mm)
Sedan: 55.1 in (1400 mm)
1996-97 V6 Sedan: 55.3 in (1405 mm)
1996-97 LX Wagon: 56.0 in (1422 mm)
1996-97 Wagon: 57.4 in (1458 mm)
Curb weight 2855 lb (1295 kg)
Fuel capacity 17 US gallons (64.4 L/14.2 imp gal)
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