HONDA Accord Coupe US 2008-2012 Photos, engines & full specs

Honda introduced the eighth generation of the Accord for the U.S. market in 2008, and unlike its European sibling, it was also available as a coupe.

The Japanese automaker was already known for its reliable vehicles. But Honda pushed things further by offering the Accord as a personal coupe. It wasn't focused on luxurious features as a no-nonsense vehicle. Moreover, those who wanted more performance for their daily driver could quickly get it in a 2008 Accord Coupe. However, the gearbox was not something to write home about it.

The Accord Coupe's design was bolder than its four-door sibling, which was kind of bland-looking. The aggressive, swept-back headlights featured an angular design and flanked the car's prominent grille. The automaker added a chromed trim for the grille to further emphasize the premium styling. In addition, the lower bumper provided more cooling area. From its profile, the Accord Coupe sported an ascending beltline towards the sloped C-pillars. The car's short deck at the back was fitted with a small lip spoiler.

Inside, the carmaker installed a large display for the infotainment unit was incorporated into the dashboard above the center stack. Even though it didn't feature touch-screen technology, Honda's system was easy to access either via a rotary knob on the center stack or by voice as an option. For the front passengers, the automaker installed bucket seats with high-bolstered areas, while the rear seats were suitable for two adult occupants.

Under the hood, the Accord Coupe was fitted with either a 2.4-liter inline-four or a 3.5-liter V6. The former was paired as standard with a five-speed manual, while the latter was offered with a six-speed. Both versions could've been provided, as an option, with a five-speed automatic.