Honda Accord

Lower, wider, lighter and riding on a 2-inch-longer wheelbase, the 10th-generation redesign brought a more aggressive look, new turbocharged engines, and additional tech and safety features. The interior grew more spacious despite a slight reduction in overall length. A 192-horsepower, … turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder became the standard engine, while the V-6 was retired in favor of a 252-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Transmission choices include a continuously variable automatic with the 1.5-liter and a new 10-speed automatic for the 2.0-liter. Both engines can be paired with a six-speed manual in Sport trim. New tech features included an optional 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system, onboard Wi-Fi, a head-up display and wireless phone charging. Standard safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning.

Rather than growing in size, the 2013 Accord made big gains in features, connectivity and safety. New tech features included standard Bluetooth and a backup camera, while safety options included lane departure and forward collision warning systems. Powertrain choices included a … 185-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder matched with a CVT or a six-speed manual, while the 278-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 was paired with a six-speed automatic or manual. New hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains joined the lineup shortly after its introduction.

A substantial bump in size made the Accord slightly wider and 3 inches longer, resulting in a more spacious interior that benefited rear-seat passengers. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder was good for 177 hp in base models and 190 hp in more upscale trims. The optional V-6 got a power … boost to 268 hp. New safety features included dual-stage airbags and emergency brake assist.

Changes to the seventh-generation Accord included a slightly larger and more powerful 160-hp, 2.4-liter base four-cylinder engine matched with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. The optional V-6 was good for 240 hp and available with a six-speed manual for the … first time in the coupe. Side curtain airbags were optional for the first time in 2003 and were standard across the lineup by 2005. A navigation system also became available. A hybrid powertrain made its first appearance in 2005, and all models received a face-lift and a slight power increase for 2006.

With this generation of the Accord coupe and sedan models were further differentiated from each other with unique styling touches and different wheelbases. The wagon disappeared from the lineup, never to return. New 2.3-liter four-cylinder and 3.0-liter V-6 engines were offered, … along with the choice of a manual or automatic transmission. New safety features included dual standard front airbags and optional side airbags.

A slightly longer and wider Accord resulted in a roomier interior, but the big news for this redesign was under the hood, where a 170-hp V-6 was available for the first time starting in 1995. V-6 models also featured a different grille. More frugal shoppers could stick with the … standard 2.2-liter four-cylinder. DX, LX and EX trims carried on, along with the choice of coupe, sedan and wagon body styles.

With a 107.1-inch wheelbase and an overall length of 185 inches, the Accord had evolved into a mid-size sedan by the time fourth-generation models arrived in 1990. DX, LX and EX trim levels were offered and a new wagon joined the coupe and sedan. All were powered by a new 2.2-liter … four-cylinder engine and matched with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.