Ravinged 5th Gear December 8, 2004 Share December 8, 2004 Hi folks, I'm starting to get confused ... how many versions of Honda Accord do we have now? And what's available in each one? Really really confusing ... or rather I am being confused by some people. Ed ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspri Clutched December 8, 2004 Share December 8, 2004 I think there's the KM 2.4 and 3 litre version that's made in Thailand. Then there's the JDM 2, 3 litre (I think!) and Euro R version available at the parallel importers. Biggest differentiator is the looks between the KM and JDM versions. I will let the other bros who are more of an expert in Honda to give you the in-depth run downs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondeost220 Neutral Newbie December 8, 2004 Share December 8, 2004 the JDM accord is either 2.0L or 2.4L...if im nt wrong the 2.0L generates 160hp whereas the 2.4L produce 180hp....of cz not forgetting the euro R which produces 220hp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansene 1st Gear December 9, 2004 Share December 9, 2004 The JDM version also has a shorter wheelbase, making i slightly smaller, but the dash is pretty much similar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravinged 5th Gear December 9, 2004 Author Share December 9, 2004 What about transmission? Manual and Auto for which version of Accord? I do know Euro-R comes with 6-speed manual transmission ... what about the rest? Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marusho Clutched December 9, 2004 Share December 9, 2004 The KM Accords comes with a 5-speed AT I believe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hc1883 Neutral Newbie December 9, 2004 Share December 9, 2004 Hi Ravinged There are 2 versions of the current Accord being sold currently in Singapore. The version that's being marketed by the local Honda dealer (ie. KM) is the US version, also known as the CM5, that's available either as a 160bhp 2.4 or 200bhp 3.0 litre model. Both comes only with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The version that's offered by the various parallel importers in Singapore is the JDM version, also known as the CL7/CL9, which is available either as a 2.0 or 2.4 litre model. The 2.0 litre model is available as a 155bhp 2.0E or a 220bhp 2.0 Euro-R. The 2.4 litre model comes with 200bhp. Apart from the Euro-R which comes only with a 6-speed manual transmission, the other JDM versions of the Accord is available with the 5-speed automatic transmission with +/-steptronic function. Externally, the JDM Accord is shorter and sportier looking than the US Accord. However, this means less legroom for rear seat passengers. The JDM Accord also comes with HID headlights vs the normal halogen headlights on the US Accord. However, I understand that the HID headlights on the JDM Accord has now become a S$1K option for cars manufactured for Year 2005. The JDM Accord also sports wing mirrors indicators. Interior wise, the shape and layout of the dashboard are the same for both versions of the Accord. Only thing is the US version of the Accord sold by KM comes with a front-loading 6 disc CD changer while the JDM Accord's is only a single CD. Also, the JDM Accord's headunit is unable to display the correct local radio station frequencies (eg. Class 95 shows as either 83.0 or 85.0 on the headunit when tuned, depending on the FM modulator used is a 10MHz or 12MHz one). Hope the above helps to clear up any queries you have on the Accords being sold currently in the local market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnchong Neutral Newbie December 9, 2004 Share December 9, 2004 The 3.0L US version Accord has a healthy 240bhp! Not 200. Tat's y i like it, haha, hope my Dad gets it when he next changes the car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic December 9, 2004 Share December 9, 2004 the odyssey rides on the US accord chassis, rite? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansene 1st Gear December 9, 2004 Share December 9, 2004 Yeah, but the wheelbase is stretched by another 90mm to 2830mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic December 9, 2004 Share December 9, 2004 oic....but the 2.4L i-vtec mill is the same? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansene 1st Gear December 9, 2004 Share December 9, 2004 From the specs it's completely identical, down to compression ratio, power, torque... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravinged 5th Gear December 9, 2004 Author Share December 9, 2004 Thanks for the comprehensive explanation. A much clearer picture now for a blur me. But I read somewhere in the papers, an article was done on a white CL7 with 6-speed manual transmission and I remembered clearly they mentioned it was a 2L one. But now you're telling me CL7/CL9 comes with Auto Transmission and steptronic. Any clarifications? Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansene 1st Gear December 10, 2004 Share December 10, 2004 I think the CL7 in the article referred to the Euro R, hence the manual transmission. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porker Turbocharged December 10, 2004 Share December 10, 2004 The JDM 2.0 and 2.4 comes with 5 speed manual transmission and AWD as well. I don't know if the PI will bring in these versions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hc1883 Neutral Newbie December 10, 2004 Share December 10, 2004 Hi Johnchong, Have checked and understand that the 3.0L US version of the Accord puts out 220bhp and not 240bhp. I'm sure you'll enjoy the power of it if your Dad does indeed get the 3.0L US version of the Accord as his next car...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hc1883 Neutral Newbie December 10, 2004 Share December 10, 2004 Yep, the new Honda Odyssey is based on the Accord chassis but it's been stretched longer, as what Seansene has mentioned...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hc1883 Neutral Newbie December 10, 2004 Share December 10, 2004 As Seansene has pointed out, the white CL7 JDM Accord with the 6-speed manual transmission should be the Euro-R, with 220bhp from a 2.0L i-VTEC engine. As far as I know, there is no manual transmission version of the CL7 2.0E (non Euro-R version) available from the PIs locally. When I checked with them previously, I was informed that a manual CL7 2.0E (non Euro-R version) will need to go through LTA inspection and the cost of doing so does not justify the case for bringing in the manual CL7 2.0E, except for the 2.0 Euro-R. Hope that clears up your doubts/confusion. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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