ACCORD SEDAN2003 Honda
Granted,this latest edition ofthe legendary Accord has been redesigned from the ground up to be even more stylish,comfortable and fun to drive than ever. It also offers an entirely new level of refınement that other cars will be measured against for years.And yet this is unmistakably a Honda Accord,named to Car and Driver’s “10 BestCars” roster for 16 ofthe past 20 years. What makes that feat even more remarkable is the fact that the Accord is just getting warmed up.
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Accord EXV-6 Sedan Adds to or replaces LX V-6 features: • Leather-trimmed interior w/heated front seats • Dual-zone automatic climate control system Side-curtain airbags Available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System w/voice control 1
Accord DX Sedan • i160-hp,2.4-liter,16-valve-VTEC engine 5-speed manual transmission Available 5-speed automatic transmission • 4-wheel double wishbone/rear five-link suspension Anti-lock braking system (ABS) DX Sedan • 15" wheels w/full covers AM/FM/CD audio system Power windows • Tilt and telescopic steering column. Progressive self-illuminating gauges Dual-stage front airbags (SRS)* Accord LXSedan All DX features, plus: Air conditioning w/air-filtration system Power mirrors and door locks • Cruise control • Remote entry system w /power window control Sunglasses holder
Accord LXV-6 Sedan Adds to or replaces LX features: • VTEC240-hp,3.0-liter,24-valve R V-6 engine • 5-speed transmissionautomatic • Front side airbags • Driver’s seat w/8-way power adjustment Traction Control System (TCS)
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Accord EXSedan Adds to or replaces LX features: Front side airbags • 6-disc in-dash CD changer Power moonroof w/tilt feature Available leather-trimmed w/interiorheated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control system
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So what’s new?Actually,just about everything.There’s the powered-up 160-hp 4-cylinder and 240-hpV-6 engines, performing in concert with a highly refıned 4-wheel double wishbone suspension.Inside, Accord is roomier and more comfortable,with a strikingly restyled interior design. Every model offers an enhanced level ofamenities,culminating in the leathertrimmed EX V-6 with its dual-zone automatic climate control and an available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System.T 1 And it’s all dressed in a sleek, sensuous new body that pretty much says it all.
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While the Accord’s new styling will certainly give your eyes something to smile about, its slippery reducesenhancesofdrapracticalandrefıneddetailsalsoservemorecurvespurposes.Itslowcoeffıcientg–it’sa.30Cd,tobeprecise–Accord’sfueleconomyandwindnoisewithinthecabin.
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easy to imagine spending lots oftime in the new Accord.Supple leather isstandardonEXV-6,available on theEX.Plus,theignitionkey-integrated remote entry system on most models allows you to lower all four windows and let cool air into the car as you approach.
AccordEXV-6SedaninteriorshowninBlackLeatherwithavailableHondaSatellite-LinkedNavigationSystem.1 Once won’tsettledyou’vein,youcare. It’s you all over. Honda engineers set out to make the new Accord an exceedingly driver-oriented car–that just happens to accommodate four others in blissful ease. Hence the multiadjustable driver’s seat and buttelescopesaswell.Everycontrolisasteeringwheelthatnotonlytilts,amasterworkof ergonomic design. And handy, thoughtful features includingacenter-consolebinthatwillreadilyhold12CDcases.abound, Ready,set,drive. When you open the door of yourAccord, you can see it come to life–its LEDinstrumentpanel begins to illuminate. Insert the ignition key, fullilluminationofgaugesandneedles.Startandthepanelprogressivelybrightens.theengineandit’sshowtime,with
Accord’s list ofamenities includes power windows with a driver’s auto-up/down feature.Most models also have powermirrorsanddoorlocks,too.A powermoonroof isstandardon allEXmodels.Leather-trimmedmodels are available with the latest Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System.1 You can control many functions ofthispowerfulnewsystem–plusthe audioandclimate-controlsystems–bysimplyspeaking.ItcombinesGPS technology and an 8.0-gigabyte DVD database to guide you with clear graphic and voice prompts.* It can also locate over 7,000,000 points ofinterest, like the nearest listed ATM,gas station or restaurant acalendarwithremsoyoucanfındjustwhatyouwant.Otherfeaturesincludeacalculatorandinderfunction. A playground for your fingertips. On EX and EX V-6 models,you can turn music into talk radio,switch CD tracks withAccord’ssleeklyintegratedoradjustthevolume steeringwheel-mounted audio controls. The cruise control iswhereoperatedAccordLX,EXandV-6modelsisonfromhereaswell.Andthisyou’llalsofindthe voicecontrolswitches on system-equippedAccordnavigationmodels. * Only major streets, roads and highways are mapped outside metropolitan areas. See the navigation system owner’s manual for the current detailed coverage areas.
Getawarmfeeling. Leather-trimmed Accordmodelscomewith 2- levelheating driver’sthefrontseats.Selectmodelsalsofeatureaforseatwith 8- way poweradjustment. And the front passenger’s seat has standard 4-way power adjustment on the EX V-6. Optimize your environment. SelectAccord EX models let you enjoya dual-zoneautomaticclimatecontrolsystem everymodelsanAM/FMtheirthatallowsthedriverandfrontpassengertoindividuallyadjustcomfortsettings.Foraudioentertainment,DXmodelsofferstereoCDplayerwithtwospeakers.TheAccordLXsurroundyourearswithanadditionalfourspeakers.AndEXandV-6upgradestoa 6-discin-dashCDchanger. † Drive responsibly. State laws prohibit distracted driving. Putit here. Raise the sliding armrest on the Accord’s center console to find storage space that’squiteversatile.There’s a coinholder phoneletsyousortyourchange,aplaceforyourcellthat † and a 12Vpoweroutlet to plug it in. All with room to spare for odds and ends.
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For2003,Accord’s tried- and-true 3.0-literV-6 gets a 20% boost in horsepower–to240–while still using regular unleaded AndLow-EmissionVehiclepenaltyattached.TheV-6isaOfcourse,there’snoclean-airahigh-flowhigh-inertiainimprovementisduetoanewfuel.Thetakemanifold,aexhaustandhigher10:1compressionratio.(LEV).select4-cylinderAccords 3 are VehiclesSuper-Ultra-Low-Emission(SULEV)thatjusthappentobeamongtheworld’scleanestgasoline-poweredcars. A 5-speed manual transmission comes standard on 4-cylinder models. Its transmissionclutch-pedalforcehassporty,short-throwshifterfeelslightandprecise,whilebeenreduced.A5-speedautomaticisthestandardonV-6Accords,availableon4-cylindermodels.Thissophisticatedtransmissiondeliverstheoptimumcombinationofenjoyableperformanceandexcellentfueleconomy 2 inahighlyrefıned,smo
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It flat handles the curves. While theAccord’s fully independent 4- wheel double wishbone/rear five-link suspension remains, it has been significantly upgraded.This system provides sharp handling response and high stability, while its new geometry refinements help reduce body-pitch angles during acceleration and braking.The precise rack-and-pinionsteeringsystem features variable power-assist.
Fast learners. The newAccord isn’t a racecar,but it has some thefourandwinningonverycloserelativesthatare.Hondahasbeenracingtheworld’sfastestracetracksforoverdecades.Engineersoftenserveanapprenticeshiponracingteams,wheretheylearnto innovate under pressure. This ability prepares them theydesignnewcarsforthestreet–liketheAccord.advancesinperformance,dependabilityandsafetywhentoachievegreater
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Honda engineers applied all of their vast experience in redesigning the Accord chassis for tighter handling as well as a quieter, more refıned ride.They created subframes that provide the suspension components withsolid, precisemountingwhilehelpingtoisolatethepassengercabinfromroadnoiseandvibration.Andthey devised an engine-mount system that improves both dynamicperformance and ride comfort.
Frontandrear crushzones havebeendesignedintothe aroundnewAccord’sstructuretohelpabsorbcrashenergyanddirectitthepassengercabin.Hondaengineersevaluatethestrengthofthesafetycagewithadvancedcomputersimulations,thentheytestthecrashworthinesswithreal-worldsimulations. HondaFactorycrashtestshown. Dual-stagefrontairbagsarestandardon everyAccord,and frontsideairbags areavailableonthe LX model and come standard on EX and the V-6 models.Plus,a new side-curtain airbag system isstandardequipmenton theAccordEXV-6.Intheeventofamoderate-to-severesideimpact,thissystemdeploys on the affected side,partially covering the side windows to offer additional head protection.
Traction Control System (TCS) that uses theABS wheel-speed sensors and helps optimize traction at speeds up to 50 mph. The Accord’s occupants are surrounded by a rigid safety cage, almost half ofwhich is made up of hightensile steel for great strength.It works with a system ofdual-stage,dual-threshold front airbags (SRS)* designed to help prevent injury in a moderate-to-severe frontal impact.They deploy at one oftwo rates and thresholds depending on impact severity and seat-belt use.EveryAccord also has an Immobilizer System thatpreventsthecarfromstartingunlesstheproperelectronicallycoded key is used.Wıth each use,the code changes for increased security.
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Specifıcations Engineering DX LX EX LX V-6 EX V-6 EngineType:Aluminum-AlloyIn-Line4In-Line4In-Line4V-6V-6 Displacement (cc) Horsepower23542354235429972997 @rpm (SAE net) T160@5500160@5500160@5500240@6250240@6250 orque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) Compression161@4500161@4500161@4500212@5000212@5000 VRatio9.7:19.7:19.7:110.0:110.0:1 alveTrain16-ValveDOHCi-VTECR 16-ValveDOHCi-VTEC16-ValveDOHCi-VTEC24-ValveSOHCVTECR Multi-Point24-ValveSOHCVTEC FuelInjection••••• Front-WheelDrive••••• EmissionsRating (CARB ) EmissionsLEV-IILEVLEV-IILEVorLEV-IISULEV4LEV-IILEVorLEV-IISULEV4LEV-IIULEV3LEV-IIULEV3 Rating (Federal) Ti Directer2,Bin5Tier2,Bin5Tier2,Bin5Tier2,Bin5Tier2,Bin5 TuIgnitionSystemwithImmobilizer••••• ne-UpInterval* 110,000-Mile110,000-Mile110,000-Mile105,000-Mile105,000-Mile Transmission 5-SpeedManualTransmission••• 5-SpeedAutomaticTransmission (available) 5-••• SpeedAutomaticTransmissionwithElectronicThrottleControl (standard) Final•• DriveRatio (MT/AT) 4.39/4.444.39/4.444.39/4.44NA/4.43NA/4.43 Body/Suspension/Chassis Unit-BodyConstruction••••• DoubleWishboneFrontSuspension••••• Five-LinkDoubleWishboneRearSuspension••••• StabilizerBar (mm, front/rear) V25.4/NA25.4/14.025.4/14.025.4/13.025.4/13.0 ariable-AssistPowerRack-and-PinionSteering••••• SteeringWheelTurns,Lock-to-Lock2.982.982.982.932.93 TurningDiameter,Curb-to-Curb (ft.) Power-Assisted36.136.136.136.136.1 Power-AssistedVentilatedFrontDisc/RearDrumBrakes•• Anti-LockVentilatedFrontDisc/SolidRearDiscBrakes••• BrakingSystem(ABS Electronic)••••• BrakeDistributionSystem(EBD T)••• ractionControlSystem(TCS Wheels)•• All-Season15"withFullCovers15"withFullCovers16"Alloy16"withFullCovers16"Alloy TiresP195/65R15P205/65R15P205/60R16P205/60R16P205/60R16 Interior Measurements Headroom (in.,front/rear) Legroom40.4/38.540.4/38.538.3/36.840.4/38.538.3/36.8 (in.,front/rear) Shoulder42.6/36.842.6/36.842.6/36.842.6/36.842.6/36.8 Room (in.,front/rear) Hiproom56.9/56.156.9/56.156.9/56.156.9/56.156.9/56.1 (in.,front/rear) Cargo54.6/53.554.6/53.554.6/53.554.6/53.554.6/53.5 Volume (cu.ft.) Passenger14.014.014.014.014.0 Volume (cu.ft.) Seating102.7102.797.7102.797.7 Capacity55555 Exterior Measurements Wheelbase (in.) Length107.9107.9107.9107.9107.9 (in.) Height189.5189.5189.5189.5189.5 (in.) Width57.157.157.157.157.1 (in.) T71.571.571.571.571.5 rack (in.,front/rear) Curb61.1/61.261.1/61.261.1/61.261.1/61.261.1/61.2 Weight (lbs.,MT/AT) 2989/30493053/31133109/3166NA/3309NA/3360 EPA Mileage Estimates † /F uel Capacity 5-SpeedManualTransmission (City/Highway) 5-26/3426/3426/34 SpeedAutomaticTransmission (City/Highway) Fuel24/3324/3324/3321/3021/30 (gal.) Required17.117.117.117.117.1 FuelRegularUnleadedRegularUnleadedRegularUnleadedRegularUnleadedRegularUnleaded Exterior Features PowerMoonroofwithTiltFeature•• AlloyWheelsAccessoryAccessory16"AccessoryExclusive16" SecuritySystemAccessoryAccessory••• RemoteEntrySystemwithPowerWindowControl•••• DualManualRemote-OperatedMirrors• Body-ColoredSideMolding••••• Body-ColoredDoorHandlesandDualPowerMirrors•••• Multi-ReflectorHalogenHeadlights•withAuto-OffwithAuto-OffwithAuto-OffwithAuto-Off
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Features Comfort and Convenience DX LX EX LX V-6 EX V-6 AirConditioningwithAir-FiltrationSystemAccessory••• Dual-ZoneAutomaticClimateControlSystem(withLeather Honda)• Satellite-LinkedNavigationSystemT withVoiceActivationAvailable(withLeather)A PowerWindowsvailable IlluminatedwithAuto-Up/DownDriver’sWindow••••• PowerPowerWindowSwitches•• CruiseDoorLocks•••• Control•••• Leather-WrappedSteeringWheel(withLeather Steering)• TWheel-MountedAudioControls••• iltandTelescopicSteeringColumn••••• HomeLinkR RemoteSystem Premium5• CenterInteriorAccents•• ConsolewithSlidingArmrestandStorageCompartments••••• BeverageHolders,FrontandRear(8total Dual)6Total•••• IlluminatedVanityMirrorsNon-Illuminated•••• InteriorAmbientConsoleLighting•• MapLights•••• SunglassesHolder•••• VariableIntermittentWindshieldWipersNon-Variable•••• LockableGloveCompartmentwithLight••••• RemoteFuelFillerDoorRelease••••• RemoteTrunkReleasewithLock••••• ElectronicRemoteTrunkRelease•••• RearWindowDefrosterwithTimer••••• FloorMats••••• SideDoorPocketswithIntegratedBeverageHolder,FrontandRear••••• Sea ting Leather-TrimmedSeatsandDoor-PanelInsertsA Heatedvailable• FrontSeats(withLeather Driver’s)• Seatwith8-WayPowerAdjustment(withLeather Driver’s)•• Driver’sSeatAdjustableLumbarSupport•• SeatwithPowerHeightAdjustmentManual• Passenger’sSeatwith4-WayPowerAdjustment• Fold-DownRearSeatbackwithLock••••• Fold-DownRearSeatCenterArmrest/TrunkPass-ThroughwithLock•••• A udio System 120-WattAM/FM/CDAudioSystemwith2Speakerswith6Speakers 120-WattAM/FM/6-DiscIn-DashCDChangerAudioSystemwith6Speakerswith6Speakerswith6Speakers Instrumentation ProgressiveSelf-IlluminatingGauges••••• Tachometer••••• DigitalOdometerandDigitalTripMeters(2 Door-/Trunk-Open)••••• Low-FuelIndicatorLight••••• andLow-CoolantIndicatorLights••••• Low-Oil-PressureandLow-Brake-FluidIndicatorLights••••• MaintenanceIntervalIndicator••••• ExteriorTemperatureIndicator(withLeather)• S afety 3-PointSeatBeltsatallSeatingPositions••••• Front3-PointSeatBeltswithAutomaticTensioningSystem••••• AdjustableFrontSeatBeltAnchors••••• Dual-StageFrontAirbags(SRS Front)••••• SideAirbagswithPassenger-Side OccupantPositionDetectionSystem(OPDS)A Sidevailable••• CurtainAirbags• Side-ImpactDoorBeams••••• LowerAnchorsandTethersforChildren(LATCH Rear-Center)••••• Child-ProofChild-SeatTetherAnchor••••• EmergencyRearDoorLocks••••• TrunkOpener•••••
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1AvailableJanuary2003. 2 comparisonpurposesonly.Actualmileagemayvary.Basedon2003EPAmileageestimates.Usefor 3 ULEV-rated on V-6 models available in CA, MA, ME, NY and VT. 4 SULEV-rated vehicles include zero evaporative emissions and are CARB-certified as partial Zero-Emission Vehicles. Available on select LX and EX 4-cylinder models with AT in CA only. 5 HomeLinkR is a registered trademark of Prince Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls.T 6 3-Year/36,000-Mile Limited Warranty: Hondanormalwearandreplacement,andcertainitemsareexcluded.SeeOrdinarymaintenanceoradjustments,partssubjecttoyourdealerforthetermsandconditionsofthislimitedwarranty.
Always use seat belts and appropriate child seats. Childrenare safestintherearseat. Specifications,features,illustrationsand equipmentshownin MotorLinkedNavigationSystem,i-VTECandVTECaretrademarksemissionstandards.Honda,theH-marksymbol,HondaCare,HondaSatellite-Optional.NA=Notapplicable.Californiaversiondiffersslightlyduetodetails.mentionedcolors,theaccuracycannotbeguaranteed.Americaninformationatthetimeofprinting.Althoughdescriptionsarebelievedcorrect,thisbrochurearebaseduponthelatestavailableHondaMotorCo.,Inc.,reservesrighttomakechangesatanytime,withoutnoticeorobligation,inspecifications,accessories,materialsandmodels.Somefeatureshereinarenotavailableinallareas.SeeyourHondadealerforSomevehiclesmaybeshownwithoptionalequipment.Available=ofHondaCo.,Ltd. Honda
†Based on 2003 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.
Make it yours alone. Quality Honda accessories give you the opportunity to fine-tune your new Accord just how you like it.Whether you want to turn up the style, the versatility or the exclusivity, every accessory is designed and built to adhere to the strictest Honda standards. Available accessories: 9 15" AlloyWheels 9 16" Chrome AlloyWheels 9 17" AlloyWheels 9 Fog Lights 9 Cassette Player 9 8-Disc CD Changer 9 6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer 9 MP3 Player 9 Rear Wing or Deck Lid Spoiler 9 DVD i-VES (In-Vehicle Entertainment System 9 Hands-Free CellularTelephone System Honda CareT is a comprehensive and affordable vehicle and travel protection plan that is backed by Honda reliability, service and parts. See your dealer for details. Whether you buy or lease a Honda, Honda Financial Services can leasewiththeprocess.Askyourdealerassistyouwhichorpurchaseplanbestsuitsyourneeds. AccordEXV-6SedanshowninNighthawkBlackPearl.Element (Winter 2002; prototype shown.) CivicSedan CivicHybrid S2000 AccordCoupe CivicCoupe CivicSi Insight CR-V Pilot Odyssey
