![]() It serves as the replacement to the ageing Mitsubishi Galant-based Proton Perdana V6 fleet in use since the 1990s. The result of the collaboration was the Proton Perdana, a rebadged eighth generation Honda Accord which launched on 11 December 2013, for exclusive sale to the Malaysian government and civil servants. Honda entered a strategic collaboration with Proton of Malaysia in October 2012 as part of Japan's Abenomics plan. Since 2009, this company has operated as Guangqi Honda instead. Guangzhou Honda started building this version of the Accord in 2007. A right-hand-drive variant of the North American Accord model is sold as the Honda Inspire in Japan. In 2008, it powered Honda ahead of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus, to become the number one import brand in Korea as sales of Honda vehicles surged 95% in the first seven months in that year. In New Zealand, the North American Accord is badged as the Accord V6. The Japanese-built Accord is sold in the Australian and New Zealand markets as the Accord Euro. Variants of the North American Accord models are manufactured for the domestic markets in China and Taiwan. The North American Accord model is also manufactured in Thailand for sale in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. In the United States, additional models offered include LX trim name instead of SE, the LX-P sedan, which adds illuminated power window switches, an 8-way driver's seat and 16-inch alloy wheels, and the LX-S coupe, which replaces the 177 hp engine with a 190 hp, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a 6-disc CD changer. V6 coupes with the manual transmission used the non- VCM variant of the J35 engine. The EX-L V6 coupe has a 3.5 liter 268hp engine, 18-inch alloy rims, a rear lip spoiler, and an optional six-speed close ratio manual transmission in lieu of the standard five-speed automatic transmission. V6 models have chrome handles, dual exhaust pipes, and fog lamps. EX-L denotes Accords with leather upholstery, XM satellite radio, and an optional navigation system and hands-free Bluetooth interface. The EX includes a more powerful version of the 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC engine with 190 hp, power moonroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, 8-way adjustable driver's seat, security system, and a 6-disc CD changer. ![]() ![]() The LX includes anti-lock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake force distribution, electronic stability control, front and rear disc brakes, air conditioning, keyless entry, power windows, power locks, and cruise control as standard features, while also having body-colored door handles and mirrors. The SE designation was the de facto replacement for the LX, VP, and DX-G trims in the previous generation, while the EX replaced the SE. ![]() In Canada, sedan trims include the SE, EX, EX-L, EX-L with Navi (navigation), EX-L V6, and EX-L V6 with Navi (navigation), while coupes have the EX, EX-L, EX-L with Navi (navigation), and EX-L V6 with Navi (navigation). HF-S concept Īt the 2007 SEMA Show, Honda unveiled a concept Accord coupe showcasing Honda Factory Performance products. Sales of US models began on Septemfor the sedan, and on Septemfor the coupe. ![]() The production sedan and coupe were unveiled on August 21, 2007. It previewed the production 2-door model with i-VTEC VCM V6 engine and Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure. The Honda Accord Coupe concept car was unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. ![]()
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