HONDA Accord Sedan US 2002-2005 Photos, engines & full specs

Between 2003 and 2007 the seventh generation of the Honda Accord was different than the one offered on the European continent. It was a fierce contender into a crowded market segment.

The Accord reliability and quality set it apart in the hotly contested market of the mid-size sedans. In 2003, the Accord reached its seventh generation. Its main characteristics were not based on a special design. That was the Acura territory. The Accord design was rather bland, but its value resided on different attributes.

The exterior featured triangular, curved, headlights. The wide taillights were extended over the trunk lid. A new set of light-alloy wheels was included on the list, while the 17” ones were fitted as standard on the V6 version. The overall appearance remained the same with the rounded front end and a straight deck lid in the back.

Inside, the 2003 Accord featured a navigation system, which was not very common on the market. A revised maintenance minder system was also added which gave owners reminders for scheduled maintenance such as oil changes based on operating conditions. One of its key-attributes was the comfortable interior, fit for five adults. The base model came with a cd-player and few comfort features. It wasn't until 2004 when the base mode received dual-airbags. Depending on the trim level, the Accord was fitted with volume controls on the steering wheel.

The 2003 Accord was the first to meet the Californian emission standards (SULEV) for the 2.4-liter engine. Another engine on the lineup was the 3.0-liter V6, which was mated to a standard 5-speed auto. In 2004, the Accord was fitted with a new hybrid version, but only a few non-facelifted vehicles were fitted with that.