It is a series of mid-size automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1976, and sold in a majority of automotive markets throughout the world. In 1982, the Accord, which had always been manufactured in Sayama, Japan, became the first Japanese car to be produced in the United States when production commenced in Marysville, Ohio at Honda's Marysville Auto Plant. In addition, the Accord is, or has been, produced in Nelson, New Zealand, Swindon, England, Guangzhou, China and Ayutthaya, Thailand. Since initiation, Honda has offered several different car body styles and versions of the Accord, and often vehicles marketed under the Accord nameplate concurrently in different regions differ quite substantially.
Car designs generation
Honda chose the name Accord reflecting Honda's desire for accord and harmony between people, society and the automobile. The initial design was changed to a fuel efficient, low emission vehicle since it was introduced during the fuel crises of the 1970s. The first generation Honda Accord was a three-door hatchback with 68 hp (51 kW), a 93.7-inch (2,380.0 mm) wheelbase, and a weight of about 2,000 pounds. It was larger than the tiny Honda Civic at 162 inches (4,115 mm) long. It was the first Japanese small car with features like cloth seats, a tachometer, intermittent wipers, and an AM/FM radio as standard equipment.
In 1978, an LX version of the coupe was added which came with air conditioning, a digital clock, and power steering. In 1979 a four-door sedan was added to the lineup, and power went to 72 hp (54 kW) when the 1,599 cc (97.6 cu in)[6] An EL1 engine was supplemented and in certain markets replaced by the 1,751 cc (106.9 cu in) an EK-1 unit. The second generation Accord was mechanically very similar to the original, using the same 75 hp (56 kW), 1,751 cc (1.751 L; 106.9 cu in) EK1 CVCC engine. Fuel economy was increased by nearly 15%. Vastly improved quality control however, made this one of the most reliable cars on the U.S. market, a position it still holds today. This automobile included popular features of the time such as shag carpet, velour cabin trim and chrome accents. The third generation Accord had a very striking exterior design, bearing a resemblance to the second and third generation Honda Prelude. One notable feature was the flip-up headlights, due to the new premium level Honda Legend having a more conservative appearing fixed, aerodynamic flush halogen headlights. All had front sway bars and upper models had rear sway bars as well. Brakes were small 4-wheel discs with twin-piston calipers (only available on the JDM 2.0-Si model), larger 4-wheel discs with single piston calipers, or a front disc/rear drum system. ABS was available as an option on the 4-wheel disc brake models, though not in North America. 
Base model Accords rode on 13-inch steel wheels with hubcaps and having the option of 14-inch alloy wheels. The fourth generation was the first not to feature a three-door model, and the first one to be exclusively sold by the Honda Clio dealer network in Japan. This more conservative Accord now bore a stronger resemblance to its upscale sibling the second-generation Acura Legend. The Accord had matured into a larger car, now approaching the likes of the midsize Ford Taurus, gaining midsize status. The fifth generation’s engines offered also exceeded the maximum limit of 2000 cc to remain in the favorable tax bracket as well. The 5-speed manual transmission remained mostly unchanged, while the 4-speed automatic noted for its hard shifts, now included Honda's "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 the F22B1 Sohc VTEC version by Butch Mariano of previous generations 2.2-liter 4-cylinder (making 145 hp (108 kW) up from 140 hp (104 kW) the previous generation EX), antilock brakes (now an option for the LX), 4-wheel disc brakes, 15" alloy wheels, and a rear stabilizer bar. Leather was an option in the EX trim with leather equipped models now being referred to as EX-L. DX and LX models came equipped similarly to the previous generation and were fitted with a revised version of the previous generation's 2.2-liter non-VTEC 4-cylinder engine. This F22B2 engine was rated at 130 hp (97 kW) up from 125 hp (93 kW) the previous generation. For the sixth generation, Honda split the Accord into three separate models, designed for the Japanese, North American, and European markets. However, the wagon was discontinued in North America while the coupe was discontinued in Japan. The Japanese models became narrower than the previous generation, returning to the favorable "size 5" tax bracket, except for Euro R and wagon, which were classified as size 3. A nearly identical sister car, the Honda Torneo, superseded the Honda Ascot and the Honda Rafaga in Japan. While the wagon was discontinued in North America, Honda developed an Aerodeck version of the JDM model for sale mainly in Japan. The seventh generation of the Accord consists of two separate models; one for the Japanese and European markets, and the other for North America. The European and Japanese Accords were integrated on the previous Japanese Accord's chassis, but with a new body. While, the Accord Euro-R was powered by the K20A 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC engine with 220 horsepower and 21.0 kg-m of torque through a lightweight 6-speed manual transmission. The eight generation of Honda Accord was for the Japanese and European. It is available as both a sedan and a station wagon. The North American version of the Accord remains a larger and different styled car than its Japanese, Chinese and European counterpart. 
This shape is sold as the Honda Inspire in Japan. Larger than the previous model, the sedan is now classified as a full-size car by EPA standards. A coupe version is available, as well as a Crosstour fastback model. In Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, this car, assembled in Thailand, is sold as the Honda Accord in left or right hand drive forms. In China, Guangqi Honda also makes this vehicle with 2.0L, 2.4L and 3.5L engines. Guangqi began making the Accord Crosstour in 2010.
Car designs generation
Honda chose the name Accord reflecting Honda's desire for accord and harmony between people, society and the automobile. The initial design was changed to a fuel efficient, low emission vehicle since it was introduced during the fuel crises of the 1970s. The first generation Honda Accord was a three-door hatchback with 68 hp (51 kW), a 93.7-inch (2,380.0 mm) wheelbase, and a weight of about 2,000 pounds. It was larger than the tiny Honda Civic at 162 inches (4,115 mm) long. It was the first Japanese small car with features like cloth seats, a tachometer, intermittent wipers, and an AM/FM radio as standard equipment.
In 1978, an LX version of the coupe was added which came with air conditioning, a digital clock, and power steering. In 1979 a four-door sedan was added to the lineup, and power went to 72 hp (54 kW) when the 1,599 cc (97.6 cu in)[6] An EL1 engine was supplemented and in certain markets replaced by the 1,751 cc (106.9 cu in) an EK-1 unit. The second generation Accord was mechanically very similar to the original, using the same 75 hp (56 kW), 1,751 cc (1.751 L; 106.9 cu in) EK1 CVCC engine. Fuel economy was increased by nearly 15%. Vastly improved quality control however, made this one of the most reliable cars on the U.S. market, a position it still holds today. This automobile included popular features of the time such as shag carpet, velour cabin trim and chrome accents. The third generation Accord had a very striking exterior design, bearing a resemblance to the second and third generation Honda Prelude. One notable feature was the flip-up headlights, due to the new premium level Honda Legend having a more conservative appearing fixed, aerodynamic flush halogen headlights. All had front sway bars and upper models had rear sway bars as well. Brakes were small 4-wheel discs with twin-piston calipers (only available on the JDM 2.0-Si model), larger 4-wheel discs with single piston calipers, or a front disc/rear drum system. ABS was available as an option on the 4-wheel disc brake models, though not in North America. 
Base model Accords rode on 13-inch steel wheels with hubcaps and having the option of 14-inch alloy wheels. The fourth generation was the first not to feature a three-door model, and the first one to be exclusively sold by the Honda Clio dealer network in Japan. This more conservative Accord now bore a stronger resemblance to its upscale sibling the second-generation Acura Legend. The Accord had matured into a larger car, now approaching the likes of the midsize Ford Taurus, gaining midsize status. The fifth generation’s engines offered also exceeded the maximum limit of 2000 cc to remain in the favorable tax bracket as well. The 5-speed manual transmission remained mostly unchanged, while the 4-speed automatic noted for its hard shifts, now included Honda's "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 the F22B1 Sohc VTEC version by Butch Mariano of previous generations 2.2-liter 4-cylinder (making 145 hp (108 kW) up from 140 hp (104 kW) the previous generation EX), antilock brakes (now an option for the LX), 4-wheel disc brakes, 15" alloy wheels, and a rear stabilizer bar. Leather was an option in the EX trim with leather equipped models now being referred to as EX-L. DX and LX models came equipped similarly to the previous generation and were fitted with a revised version of the previous generation's 2.2-liter non-VTEC 4-cylinder engine. This F22B2 engine was rated at 130 hp (97 kW) up from 125 hp (93 kW) the previous generation. For the sixth generation, Honda split the Accord into three separate models, designed for the Japanese, North American, and European markets. However, the wagon was discontinued in North America while the coupe was discontinued in Japan. The Japanese models became narrower than the previous generation, returning to the favorable "size 5" tax bracket, except for Euro R and wagon, which were classified as size 3. A nearly identical sister car, the Honda Torneo, superseded the Honda Ascot and the Honda Rafaga in Japan. While the wagon was discontinued in North America, Honda developed an Aerodeck version of the JDM model for sale mainly in Japan. The seventh generation of the Accord consists of two separate models; one for the Japanese and European markets, and the other for North America. The European and Japanese Accords were integrated on the previous Japanese Accord's chassis, but with a new body. While, the Accord Euro-R was powered by the K20A 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC engine with 220 horsepower and 21.0 kg-m of torque through a lightweight 6-speed manual transmission. The eight generation of Honda Accord was for the Japanese and European. It is available as both a sedan and a station wagon. The North American version of the Accord remains a larger and different styled car than its Japanese, Chinese and European counterpart. 
This shape is sold as the Honda Inspire in Japan. Larger than the previous model, the sedan is now classified as a full-size car by EPA standards. A coupe version is available, as well as a Crosstour fastback model. In Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, this car, assembled in Thailand, is sold as the Honda Accord in left or right hand drive forms. In China, Guangqi Honda also makes this vehicle with 2.0L, 2.4L and 3.5L engines. Guangqi began making the Accord Crosstour in 2010.
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