Modifications were also necessary to the hood and front end to accommodate the V6 powerplant as well as for aerodynamic and styling purposes. Honda knows this, and every Accord V6 is equipped with dual front air bags and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. Instead they strengthened, lightened and modified it to accept the larger engine. A commodious, flat, low-liftover, easy access trunk has a lockable remote release on the driver's side floor. .
All instruments and controls are easy to see and reach. It displays a rounded wedge shape with a prominent, high-visibility passenger cabin and a high, short rear deck. All glass is trimmed in black, and the side windows are highlighted with a stainless steel trim. However the Accord implementation is almost 95 percent all-new, and redesigned for smoother operation, lower emission and more power. Other safety items are a collapsible, energy-absorbing steering column, an energy-absorbing instrument panel, breakaway rearview mirror, outboard three-point seat belts with a G-sensor and more. While not expressly a sport sedan, it puts many self-proclaimed sport sedans and sport cars to shame in performance while delivering a smooth, quiet and comfortable ride.
A powered glass moon-roof offers additional vision or ventilation. Forward of the windshield the hood has been stretched and restyled a bit to accommodate the V6 engine. Also the body structure is very strong and it uses side impact door beams and extra stiffeners. The improved computer-controlled four-speed automatic transmission utilizes fuzzy logic technology for better performance and smoother shifting. Quieter riding is accomplished by paying close attention to noise, vibration and harshness. The Accord has been given many accolades from the media and satisfied owners.
It is quiet, smooth and is mounted to the chassis with a sophisticated electronically controlled mounting system. Honda engineers did not just drop an Acura Legend-derived V6 into an Accord chassis. Sound absorbing materials are used extensively in the body and engine compartment to reduce wind, road and engine and transmission noise. The Accord has been continuously improved since its debut, and with the addition of a new V6 powerplant it has entered the arena of the highly competitive V6 family sedan. About the only criticism the Accord has received concerned its lack of power.
It is a well-made automobile, long-lived, and economical to own and operate. The rear bench seat is contoured for two, and can be folded down when more cargo space is needed. At a lower price it offers many of the refinements of some highly-touted luxury cars. The plastic-coated integrated 5mph bumpers, the side mirrors and the rub strips are body colored. The new aluminum alloy 2.
Now, for the 1995 model year the V6 Accord is a reality. Its 4-wheel double wishbone suspension and its components have been specially tuned for the new V6 engine and its improved performance characteristics. . . . .
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