2006 Honda Accord

Accord Sedan and Coupe styling takes on a dynamic new and sporting character (Coupe featured on pictures). Freshened exterior elements on all Accord's include new front and rear styling with new bumper fascias, front grille, trunk lid design with integrated LED brake lamp and LED taillights. Sedans have restyled rear fenders to accommodate the newly styled LED taillights. Available aluminum wheels are new designs as are the exhaust finishers on select models.

Accords also gain a host of interior improvements including a new steering wheel, new automatic transmission shift knob (if equipped with automatic transmission) and a restyled gauge cluster with a new Maintenance Minder function (indicating oil life and similar factors). Additionally, new seat fabrics are applied in all cloth models and extensive application of new lightweight sound deadening material to improve NVH even further. All Accords have a new rear window tray (since the third brake light is relocated to the trunk lid) as well as a front passenger seat belt reminder.

Powertrain improvements abound across the Accord line-up. The V6 engine's horsepower is increased to 244 bhp and the 4-cylinder engine's horsepower is increased to 166 bhp. Horsepower gains were achieved with extensive improvements to the airflow of the intake and exhaust systems. The 4-cylinder engines are now controlled with Drive-By-Wire (DBW), rather than a throttle cable, providing for smooth operation and enhanced throttle response. (Accord V6 engines already utilized DBW prior to the 2006 model year).

The Accord EX remains as the most premium trim level for the Accord line-up. All Accord models include a 120-watt AM/FM 6 disc changer audio system, alloy wheels, power adjustable driver's seat, power moonroof with tilt feature and new heated exterior side mirrors. Accord EX 4-cylinder models are available with leather seating surfaces with heated front seats. Leather equipped Accords also include dual climate control and XM Satellite Radio. All Accord V6 models receive a performance oriented 17" alloy wheel and tire package as well as revised suspension bushings and damping rates for enhanced ride and handling. Additionally, all V6 Accords now include standard Vehicle Stability Assist.

For the first time ever the Accord EX V6 Sedan is available with a short throw 6-speed manual transmission (6MT). Exclusive features included with the Accord Sedan EX V6 6MT are simulated Carbon Fiber interior accents as well as the 180-watt AM/FM/XM 6 disc changer premium audio system from the Accord Coupe V6 6MT. An exclusive 17" wheel is also applied to the Accord Sedan V6 6MT and shared only with its performance oriented sibling, the Accord Coupe V6 6MT.