Overview
2008 Accord Coupe
The new 2008 Honda Accord embodies the company's philosophy through its sophisticated fuel-saving technology, Variable Cylinder Management, (VSA®), lower emissions and the use of innovative safety technology such as Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure for enhanced occupant protection. Innovation is further conveyed through an emphasis on expressive styling, fun-to-drive performance, innovative packaging and a larger interior.
Key 2008 Accord Advancements Include:
- Safety – First Accord to receive Honda's revolutionary ACE™ body structure.
- Engineering – New features include a lower floor, a dynamic engine mounting system, a lower centre of gravity and Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) steering.
- Quality – Focus on increased durability, quality and reliability.
- Power – The most ever for a Honda V-6 and an Accord four-cylinder.
- Excellent fuel efficiency – The most ever for a conventional Honda V-6.
- Emissions performance – Lower emissions from higher-performance engines.
Additional firsts for the 2008 Accord Include:
- First 100% use of four-wheel disc brakes across the entire model range.
- First use of Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) on all models.
- Largest fuel tank (70 litres).
- First full use of steering-wheel audio controls across the entire model range.
- First Accord to offer a power lumbar support, auto-dimming inside mirror, compass, multi-line display CD/MP3 player, auxiliary-input jack and subwoofer.
Specific 2008 Accord Coupe Benchmarks Include:
- Dynamic new body styling.
- First use of Active Noise Control (ANC) in a non-hybrid Accord.
- 18-inch wheels and tires – the largest ever offered on a Honda passenger car.
2008 Accord Coupe Specifications
WHATS NEW
EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
New Trim: EX 4-cyl
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Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) body structure
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S | S | S |
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with traction control
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S | S | |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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S | S | S |
Active front seat head restraints
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S | S | S |
17" aluminum alloy wheels
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S | S | |
18" aluminum alloy wheels
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S | ||
Rear deck-lid spoiler
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S | ||
Variable Cylinder ManagementTM (VCM TM)
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AT only | ||
Active Control Engine Mount system (ACM)
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AT only | ||
Driver power lumbar
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S | S | |
Auto-on/off headlights
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S | S | |
Honda Navigation system with Bilingual voice recognition
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O | O | |
HandsFreeLinkTM - Bluetooth® wireless telephone interface
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O | O | |
Premium audio
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S | S | S |
XM® Satellite Radio
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S | S | |
MP3/WMA playback capability
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S | S | S |
MP3/auxillary input jack
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S | S | S |
Fog lights
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S |
ENGINE
EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
2.4L, 16 valve, DOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder
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S | S | |
Displacement (cc)
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2354 | 2354 | |
Horsepower: 190HP@ 7000 rpm (SAE net Rev 8/04, SAE J1349)
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S | S | |
Torque: 162 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
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S | S | |
Emissions rating
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Tier 2 - BIN5 | Tier 2 - BIN5 | |
Bore and stroke (mm)
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87 X 99 | 87 X 99 | |
Compression ratio
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10.5 | 10.5 | |
Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded
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S | S | |
3.5L, 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® 6-cylinder
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AT only | ||
3.5L, 24-Valve, SOHC VTEC® 6-cylinder
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6MT only | ||
Displacement (cc)
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3471 | ||
Horsepower: 268HP@ 6200 rpm (SAE net Rev 8/04, SAE J1349)
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S | ||
Torque: 248 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
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S | ||
Advanced Variable Cylinder ManagementTM (VCM TM)
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AT only | ||
Emissions rating
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Tier 2 - BIN5 | ||
Bore and stroke (mm)
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89 x 93 | ||
Compression ratio
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10.5 | ||
Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded
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S | ||
Multi-point fuel injection
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S | S | S |
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™
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S | S | S |
DRIVETRAIN
EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
5-speed Automatic transmission with grade logic control
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O | O | O |
5-speed manual transmission
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S | S | |
6-speed manual transmission
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S | ||
Front-wheel drive
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S | S | S |
Speed-sensing, variable power-assist rack-and-pinion steering
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S | S | S |
BODY / SUSPENSION / CHASSIS
EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
17" aluminum-alloy wheels
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S | S | |
All-season tires: P225/50 R17 93V
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S | S | |
18" aluminum-alloy wheels
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S | ||
All-season tires: P235/45 R18 94V
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S | ||
Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc
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S | S | S |
Front independent double-wishbone suspension
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S | S | S |
Rear multi-link double wishbone suspension
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S | S | S |
Stabilizer bar (mm., front/rear)
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26.5/15 | 26.5/15 | 27.2/15 |
Body-coloured bumpers
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S | S | S |
Body-coloured door handles
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S | S | |
Chrome door handles
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S | ||
Body-coloured door mirrors
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S | S | S |
Power door mirrors
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S | S | S |
Heated door mirrors
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S | S | S |
Folding door mirrors
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S | S | S |
Front fog lights
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S | ||
Rear deck-lid spoiler
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S | ||
Power moonroof with tilt feature
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S | S | S |
Rear window defroster
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S | S | S |
Speed-sensing, variable intermittent windshield wipers
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S | S | S |
Chrome exhaust finisher(s)
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S | S | S |
Dual exhaust finishers
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S | ||
Front splash guards
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S | S | S |
EXTERIOR / INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
Wheelbase (mm)
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2740 | 2740 | 2740 |
Length (mm)
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4849 | 4849 | 4849 |
Height (mm)
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1432 | 1432 | 1432 |
Width (mm)
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1848 | 1848 | 1848 |
Track - Front/Rear (mm)
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1581/1583 | 1581/1583 | 1581/1583 |
Fuel tank capacity (L)
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70 | 70 | 70 |
Curb weight (kg) MT/AT
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1491/1518 | 1504/1511 | 1566/1623 |
Headroom - Front/Rear (mm)
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950/912 | 950/912 | 950/912 |
Legroom - Front/Rear (mm)
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1072/841 | 1072/841 | 1072/841 |
Shoulder room (mm)
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1483/1384 | 1483/1384 | 1483/1384 |
Hip room - Front/Rear (mm)
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1433/1176 | 1433/1176 | 1433/1176 |
Cargo volume (L)
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338 | 338 | 338 |
Passenger volume (L)
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2877 | 2877 | 2877 |
COLOURS (EXTERIOR / INTERIOR)
EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
Taffeta White/Black
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• | • | • |
Alabaster Silver Metallic./Black
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• | • | • |
Polished Metal Metallic/Black
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• | • | • |
Night Hawk Black Pearl./Black
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• | • | • |
Night Hawk Black Pearl./Ivory
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• | • | • |
Belize Blue Pearl/Black
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• | • | • |
San Marino Red/Black
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• | • | • |
EXTERIOR FEATURES
EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
Body-Coloured Heated Power Doors Mirrors
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• | • | • |
Body-Coloured Side Sill Guard
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• | • | • |
Front Splash Guards: Black
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• | • | • |
Headlight Auto Off
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• | • | • |
Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, Privacy Glass and Sunshade, with Key-Off Operation
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• | • | |
Rear Window Defroster
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• | • | • |
Speed Synchronized Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
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• | • | • |
Super Heat Absorbing and Rejecting Green Tinted Glass, Blue Half-Shade Top Tint on Front Glass
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• | • | • |
Twin Silencer Exhaust
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• |
INTERIOR FEATURES
EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
12-volt accessory outlet
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S | S | S |
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
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AT only | AT only | AT only |
Air conditioning with air-filtration system
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S | ||
Dual-zone automatic climate control system with air-filtration
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S | S | |
Power door locks
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S | S | S |
Power windows with auto-up/down driver's and passenger window and keyless operation
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S | S | S |
Remote entry system with power trunk release and power window control
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S | S | S |
Remote trunk release with lock and fuel filler door release
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S | S | S |
Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
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S | S | S |
Honda Navigation system with Bilingual voice recognition
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O | O | |
HandsFreeLinkTM - Bluetooth® wireless telephone interface
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O | O | |
Exterior temperature indicator
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S | S | |
HomeLink®
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S | ||
Multi-reflector halogen headlights with Auto-on/off headlights
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S | S | |
Multi-reflector halogen headlights with auto-off
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S | ||
Ambient console lighting
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S | S | S |
Beverage holders
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Front and Rear | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
Cargo area light
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S | S | S |
Centre console and storage compartment
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S | S | S |
Driver's and front passenger's illuminated vanity mirrors
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S | S | S |
Front door pockets
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S | S | S |
Illuminated power window switches (driver & passenger)
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S | S | S |
Illuminated door lock and mirror switches (driver & passenger)
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S | S | S |
Maintenance Minder system
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S | S | S |
Map lights
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S | S | S |
Rear-seat centre armrest with locking pass-through
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S | S | S |
Rear-seat heater ducts
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S | S | S |
Seat-belt warning chime
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S | S | S |
Sunglasses holder
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S | S | S |
Tilt and telescopic steering column
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S | S | S |
Driver's seat with 6-way manual adjustment
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S | ||
Driver's seat with 8-way power adjustment
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S | S | |
Driver's seat with height adjustment
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manual | Power | Power |
Power lumbar support
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S | S | |
Leather-trimmed seating surfaces
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S | S | |
Leather-wrapped shift knob
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MT only | MT only | |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
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S | S | |
Heated front seats
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S | S | |
Driver's and passenger seat back pocket
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S | S | S |
Fold-down rear seatback
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S | S | S |
Floor mats
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S | S | S |
270-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA premium audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and 7 speakers including subwoofer
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S | S | S |
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls with illumination
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S | S | S |
XM® Satellite Radio
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S | S | |
MP3/Auxiliary input jack
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S | S | S |
Anti-theft feature
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S | S | S |
Front speakers
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S | S | S |
Rear speakers
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S | S | S |
Tweeters
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S | S | S |
SAFETY
EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS)
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S | S | S |
Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
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S | S | S |
Side curtain airbags
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S | S | S |
Active front seat head restraints
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S | S | S |
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
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S | S | S |
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with traction control
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S | S | S |
Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) body structure
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S | S | S |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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S | S | S |
3-point seat belts with pretensioners
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S | S | S |
Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH)
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S | S | S |
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
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S | S | S |
Security system
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S | S | S |
FUEL ECONOMY
EX | EX-L | EX-L V6 | |
Manual Transmission (City/Hwy)
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9.4/6.4 | 9.4/6.4 | 12.6/7.8 |
Automatic Transmission (City/Hwy)
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9.9/6.5 | 9.9/6.5 | 11.0/6.9 |