The first generation (1976- 198 1)
The original Accord was originally introduced as a three-door hatchback car, equipped with a 68 HP 1.6L engine and matched with a 5-speed manual transmission. 1979, accord introduced a four-door car, equipped with a slightly higher power 1.8L engine and power steering system, and the myth of accord car began.
It turns out that the positioning of the Accord is biased towards sports, and the positioning of the coupe is more like a large Civic. Honda also hopes that the Accord will open the American market in a sporty style, but unexpectedly, the Accord has become the best-selling traditional family car.
Second generation (198 1- 1985)
The second generation Accord basically continues the design of the first generation car body, but the shape of the light group has changed obviously, and the interior space is more abundant. At the same time, the second-generation Accord is also the first Japanese brand car produced in the United States.
1983, the second generation Accord began to offer automatic transmission options, equipped with a 4-speed automatic gearbox. By 1984, the Accord's engine displacement was increased from 175 1cc to 1830cc, and its power was increased to 86 horsepower.
1985 accord SEi arrived, with fuel injection system, and the engine output reached 10 1 horsepower. This was excellent at the time.
The third generation (1985- 1989)
The shape of the third-generation Accord has been obviously adjusted, and the body shape has become a lot rounder. The clamshell headlights are the iconic design style.
In addition, the third-generation Accord was equipped with four-wheel double wishbone suspension for the first time, which performed well in corners. Four-wheel disc brakes and three-channel numerical control four-wheel ABS anti-lock braking system were both called "black technology" at that time.
In terms of power, Accord offers two power versions to choose from. The maximum power of the ordinary version of the 2.0L engine can reach 98 horsepower, and the maximum power of the fuel injection version can reach 1 10 horsepower.
It is worth noting that the third-generation Accord has been imported to China in small quantities, and the engine and suspension parts have also been optimized for the road conditions in China at that time.
The fourth generation (1989- 1993)
The fourth generation accord is similar to the third generation in appearance, and the adjustment is mainly in the light group. In addition, its size has also been significantly increased, which has been in line with the positioning of today's mid-level cars.
The fourth generation Accord has excellent configuration. In addition to the four-wheel steering system, electric doors and windows, electric rearview mirrors, automatic cruise and other configurations have been added. The top model is equipped with a 2.2L engine with a maximum power of 130 HP, matching a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode.
1992, the modified Accord was officially sold in China. At the same time, Accord has won the sales champion in the American market for three consecutive years. In addition, this generation of Accord has a station wagon version.
The fifth generation (1993- 1997)
The body shape adjustment of the fifth-generation Accord is not too big, and the change is still concentrated in the light group.
In terms of power, VTEC technology has been added to the 2.2L engine of the fifth-generation Accord, and the fuel consumption has been greatly improved.
After the change, the Accord also increased by 2.7L? V6 engine version, the maximum power is increased to 170 horsepower. The six-cylinder version has been improved in size and wheelbase, and the rear leg space is more abundant. The front and rear surrounding shapes have also been adjusted, and they are more inclined to sports style.
The sixth generation (1998-2002)
The sixth generation Accord cancelled the station wagon version and only offered coupe and sedan versions, of which the two-door version was only sold in North America.
The sixth-generation Accord comes standard with front airbags and optional side airbags for a fee. The rear suspension adopts five-link double wishbone, and the comfort performance is obviously improved. In addition, it is equipped with electronic power steering and variable steering ratio.
In terms of power, the regular version is equipped with 2.3L? VTEC engine, maximum power 135 horsepower. It also provides 3.0L? The V6 engine version is optional, with a maximum power of 200 HP.
1999, Honda began to make domestic Accord models, and the sixth-generation Accord was also the first-generation domestic Accord.
The seventh generation (2002-2008)
The focus of the seventh-generation Accord upgrade is on power. The 2.4L engine is upgraded to i-VTEC technology, with the maximum power 160 HP, matching the 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic gearbox. 3.0L？ The V6 engine also uses i-VTEC technology with a maximum power of 240 HP.
In addition, the seventh-generation Accord also joined the hybrid model for the first time, equipped with 3.0L? The hybrid system consisting of V6 engine and motor has a maximum power of 253 HP.
It is worth mentioning that the seventh-generation Accord still offers the coupe version, and it is the first time in 3.0L? The V6 coupe version provides manual transmission.
The eighth generation (2008-20 12)
On the eighth Accord, Honda designed the car body to be more rounded and further increased the size, and the overall style was very stable. It is worth mentioning that this generation of Accord sedan version has been separated from the category of mid-size cars and defined as full-size cars.
In terms of power, the V6 engine power of this generation Accord has been further increased to 268 horsepower, and 2.0L and 2.4L engines are still optional.
It is worth mentioning that the American version of the eighth generation Accord is made in China, and the Japanese version is Dongfeng Honda, which is the first generation of domestic Platinum Rui.
The ninth generation (20 13-20 17)
Due to the existence of the eighth generation accord, the historical evaluation of the ninth generation accord is not high, because its size has shrunk compared with the eighth generation price, and it has returned to the category of intermediate cars.
Power or provide 2.0L, 2.4L, 3.0L? V6 (3.5L in some areas? Version V6) is optional, and the well-known "Earth Dream" technology is also carried on this generation of models, and later hybrid models are added.
In addition, since the ninth Accord, the gearboxes of 2.0L and 2.4L models have been replaced by CVT, and manual versions are no longer available.
The 10th generation (20 17 to present)
The appearance of the tenth generation accord is still mixed. After all, the slip back shape is too young and has lost its previous stability.
In terms of power, the American version of the 10th generation Accord began to fully embrace turbocharging, providing 1.5T and 2.0T engines with maximum power of192hp and 252hp respectively, while still providing hybrid models. But unfortunately, there is no 2.0T version after domestic production.
In addition, aluminum and ultra-high strength steel are widely used as the body materials of the tenth generation Accord, and the weight of the body has been further reduced.
The 44-year growth history of Accord can be regarded as a microcosm of Honda's "attacking the city slightly" in the world, and the success of Accord undoubtedly represents the success of Honda.
Now the Accord is on the verge of replacement. See what surprises Honda can bring this time.
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