Overview
The 2012 Accord Sedan
Launched in 1976, the Honda Accord has evolved through eight generations and remains one of Honda’s most popular vehicles worldwide. Through Honda engineering, the Accord always manages to combine a unique balance of style, performance, efficiency and value within a diverse range of spacious sedan and sporty coupe models. Since its introduction nearly 36 years ago, the Honda Accord has been honoured for its quality, reliability and superior drivability. In fact, among its many other accolades, Car and Driver magazine has awarded the Honda Accord its prestigious and highly competitive annual ‘10Best Cars’ award a record 26 times. No other vehicle in the award’s history has been honoured as frequently as the Accord.
Offered in a wide range of models with varying engine specifications and technologies, the Honda Accord continues to provide unprecedented value to Canadians in need of a full-size vehicle.
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2012 Accord Sedan Specifications
UPDATED FEATURE & TRIM APPLICATIONS
| SE | EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
| EX (V6) trim ELIMINATED | - | - | - | - |
| USB Device Connector | n | n | n | n |
COLOUR CHANGES
| SE | EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
| Colour - Bellanova White Pearl [NH-788P] replaces Taffeta White & White Diamond Pearl | - | - | - | - |
OTHER CHANGES
| SE | EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
| Add: Combined fuel economy | - | - | - | - |
| Add: Model Maintenance Information | - | - | - | - |
Engine
| SE | EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
| 2.4L, 16 valve, DOHC i-VTEC ® 4-cylinder | S | S | S | |
| Displacement (cc) | 2354 | 2354 | 2354 | |
| Horsepower: 177HP@ 6500 rpm (SAE net Rev 8/04, SAE J1349) | S | |||
| Torque: 161 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm | S | |||
| Horsepower: 190HP@ 7000 rpm (SAE net Rev 8/04, SAE J1349) | S | S | ||
| Torque: 162 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm | S | S | ||
| Emissions rating | Tier 2 - BIN5 | Tier 2 - BIN5 | Tier 2 - BIN5 | |
| Bore and stroke (mm) | 87 X 99 | 87 X 99 | 87 X 99 | |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | |
| Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded | S | S | S | |
| 3.5L, 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC ® 6-cylinder | S | |||
| Displacement (cc) | 3471 | |||
| Horsepower: 271HP@ 6200 rpm (SAE net Rev 8/04, SAE J1349) | S | |||
| Torque: 254 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm | S | |||
| Advanced Variable Cylinder ManagementTM (VCM TM) | S | |||
| Emissions rating | Tier 2 - BIN5 | |||
| Bore and stroke (mm) | 89 x 93 | |||
| Compression ratio | 10.5 | |||
| Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded | S | |||
| Multi-point fuel injection | S | S | S | S |
| Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™ | S | S | S | S |
Drivetrain
| SE | EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
| 5-speed Automatic transmission with grade logic control | O | S | S | S |
| 5-speed Manual transmission | S | |||
| Front-wheel drive | S | S | S | S |
| (VGR) Variable Gear Ratio rack-and-pinion steering | S | S | S | S |
Chassis
| SE | EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
| 16" aluminum-alloy wheels | S | |||
| All-season tires: P215/60 R16 | S | |||
| 17" aluminum-alloy wheels | S | S | S | |
| All-season tires: P225/50 R17 | S | S | S | |
| Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc | S | S | S | S |
| Front independent double-wishbone suspension | S | S | S | S |
| Rear multi-link double wishbone suspension | S | S | S | S |
| Stabilizer bar, front and rear | S | S | S | S |
Safety
| SE | EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
| Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS) | S | S | S | S |
| Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) | S | S | S | S |
| Side curtain airbags | S | S | S | S |
| Active front seat head restraints | S | S | S | S |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist | S | S | S | S |
| Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ® ) with traction control | S | S | S | S |
| Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) body structure | S | S | S | S |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | S | S | S | S |
| 3-point seat belts with pretensioners | S | S | S | S |
| Front Adjustable seat belt anchors | S | S | S | S |
| Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) | S | S | S | S |
| Child-proof rear door locks | S | S | S | S |
| Immobilizer theft-deterrent system | S | S | S | S |
| Security system | S | S | S | S |
Exterior
| SE | EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
| Body-coloured bumpers | S | S | S | S |
| Body-coloured door handles | S | S | S | |
| Chrome door handles | S | |||
| Body-coloured door mirrors | S | S | S | S |
| Power door mirrors | S | S | S | S |
| Heated door mirrors | S | S | S | S |
| Folding door mirrors | S | S | S | S |
| Front fog lights | S | |||
| Power moonroof with tilt feature | S | S | S | |
| Rear window defroster | S | S | S | S |
| Speed-sensing, variable intermittent windshield wipers | S | S | S | S |
| Dual exhaust finishers | S | |||
| Front splash guards | S | S | S | S |
Comfort & Convenience
| SE | EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
| 12-volt accessory outlet | S | S | S | S |
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | S | S | S | |
| Air conditioning with air-filtration system | S | |||
| Dual-zone automatic climate control system with air-filtration | S | S | S | |
| Power door locks | S | S | S | S |
| Power windows with auto-up/down driver’s window and keyless operation | ||||
| Power windows with auto-up/down driver’s and passenger window and keyless operation | S | S | S | S |
| Remote entry system with power trunk release and power window control | S | S | S | S |
| Remote trunk release with lock and fuel filler door release | S | S | S | S |
| Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls | S | S | S | S |
| Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with bilingual Voice RecognitionTM, steering wheel controls and rearview camera | O | O | ||
| HandsFreeLinkTM - Bluetooth ® wireless telephone interface | S | S | S | S |
| Exterior temperature indicator | S | S | S | |
| HomeLink ® | S | |||
| Multi-reflector halogen headlights with Auto-on/off headlights | S | S | S | S |
| Auto dimming rear view mirror | S | S | ||
| Beverage holders | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
| Cargo area light | S | S | S | S |
| Center console and storage compartment | S | S | S | S |
| Driver's and front passenger's illuminated vanity mirrors | S | S | S | S |
| Front and rear door pockets | S | S | S | S |
| Illuminated power window switches (driver & passenger) | S | S | S | S |
| Illuminated door lock and mirror switches (driver & passenger) | S | S | S | S |
| Maintenance Minder system | S | S | S | S |
| Map lights | S | S | S | S |
| Rear seat center armrest with locking trunk pass-through | S | S | S | S |
| Rear-seat heater ducts | S | S | S | S |
| Rear console ventilation | S | S | S | |
| Seat-belt warning chime | S | S | S | S |
| Sunglasses holder | S | S | S | S |
| Tilt and telescopic steering column | S | S | S | S |
Seating & Trim
| SE | EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
| Driver’s seat with 8-way power adjustment and lumbar support | S | S | S | S |
| Driver's seat with height adjustment | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver seat position memory | O (Navi) | O (Navi) | ||
| Passenger’s seat with 4-way power adjustment | S | S | ||
| Leather-trimmed seating surfaces | S | S | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | S | S | ||
| Heated front seats | S | S | ||
| Driver's and passenger seat back pocket | S | S | S | S |
| Fold-down rear seatback with lock | S | S | S | S |
| Floor mats | S | S | S | S |
Entertainment
| SE | EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
| 270-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA premium audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and 7 speakers including subwoofer | S | S | S | S |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls with illumination | S | S | S | S |
| XM ® Satellite Radio** | S | S | S | S |
| USB Device Connector | S | S | S | S |
| MP3/Auxiliary input jack | S | S | S | S |
| Anti-theft feature | S | S | S | S |
| Front speakers | S | S | S | S |
| Rear speakers | S | S | S | S |
| Tweeters | S | S | S | S |
| Subwoofer | S | S | S | S |
Dimensions
| SE | EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2800 | 2800 | 2800 | 2800 |
| Length (mm) | 4930 | 4930 | 4930 | 4935 |
| Height (mm) | 1476 | 1476 | 1476 | 1476 |
| Width (mm) | 1846 | 1846 | 1846 | 1846 |
| Track - Front/Rear (mm) | 1591 / 1590 | 1580 / 1580 | 1580 / 1580 | 1580 / 1580 |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Curb weight (kg) Manual Transmission | 1477 | - | - | - |
| Curb weight (kg) Automatic Transmission | 1506 | 1547 | 1560 | 1631 |
| Ground Clearance - Non-load/Full-load (mm) | 146/111 | 146/110 | 146/110 | 146/110 |
| Headroom - Front/Rear (mm) | 1051/978 | 991/946 | 991/946 | 991/946 |
| Legroom - Front/Rear (mm) | 1079/944 | 1079/944 | 1079/944 | 1079/944 |
| Shoulder room - Front/Rear (mm) | 1479/1432 | 1479/1432 | 1479/1432 | 1479/1432 |
| Hip room - Front/Rear (mm) | 1438/1379 | 1438/1379 | 1438/1379 | 1438/1379 |
| Cargo volume (L) | 397 | 397 | 397 | 397 |
| Passenger volume (L) | 3002 | 2860 | 2860 | 2860 |
Fuel Economy (L/100km)
| SE | EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
| Manual Transmission (City/Hwy/Combined) L/100Km | 8.8 / 5.8 / 7.4 | - | - | - |
| Automatic Transmission (City/Hwy/Combined) L/100Km | 9.0 / 5.8 / 7.5 | 9.0 / 5.8 / 7.5 | 9.0 / 5.8 / 7.5 | 10.3 / 6.5 / 8.6 |
Colour (Exterior/Interior)
| SE | EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
| Bellanova White Pearl [NH-788P] / Black | l | l | l | l |
| Bellanova White Pearl [NH-788P] / Ivory | l | l | ||
| Alabaster Silver Metallic [NH-700M] / Black | l | l | l | l |
| Polished Metal Metallic [NH-737M] / Black | l | l | l | l |
| Crystal Black Pearl [NH-731P] / Black | l | l | l | l |
| Crystal Black Pearl [NH-731P] / Ivory | l | l | ||
| Celestial Blue Metallic [B-564M] / Black | l | l | ||
| Dark Amber Metallic [YR-587M] / Black | l | l | l | l |
MODEL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
| SE | EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
| Total Interior Volume [Trunk or Hatch Area Volume + Passenger Volume, /1000] | 3.40 | 3.26 | 3.26 | 3.26 |
| Cylinder Capacity (cc) / Displacement | 2354 | 2354 | 2354 | 3471 |
| # of Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MT Ship Weight (kg) [Curb weight - fuel weight <1L = 0.76KG>] | 1424 | - | - | - |
| AT Ship Weight (kg) [Curb weight - fuel weight <1L = 0.76KG>] | 1453 | 1494 | 1507 | 1578 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating / Max. permissible weight MT (kg.) | 1970 | - | - | - |
| Gross vehicle weight rating / Max. permissible weight AT (kg.) | 1970 | 2030 | 2030 | 2090 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2800 | 2800 | 2800 | 2800 |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD |
| # of Tires (including spare tire) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |