Choose the invigorating 2.4-litre i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine with intake Variable Timing Control (VTC) for that extra boost of power and fuel efficiency. Or try the 3.0-litre VTEC® V-6 engine on for size and experience the thrill of 244 horsepower and available quick-shifting close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission for a rush of acceleration. Plus, enhanced driving performance comes from the Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™ giving you smooth, quick throttle response when you need it. And for outstanding handling and precision cornering, race-bred double wishbone front and multi-link double-wishbone rear suspension offers you the kind of performance that turns passengers into believers.

Six standard airbags line the vehicle's cabin, including the revolutionary passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) airbag that will not deploy if the system detects a smaller sized or out-of-position occupant.

The Accord was named one of Car and Driver's "10Best" in 2006. It was the 20th time it has received this honour in the past 24 years.