The Honda Accord was completely redone from stem to stern for the 1994 model year. As a result, it remains pretty much unchanged for 1995, and a good thing, too - it's a wonderful sedan. Honda leads the world in thoughtful innovation, and the Accord is so driver-friendly that the first-timer is often amazed by the sheer thoroughness of all the little details and nice touches that make the driving task - and the ownership experience - something special. One thing that always strikes us about the Accord is its jewel-like fit-and-finish. Everything about the Accord is finely crafted and carefully fitted like a true work of art, from its elegant body lines to its smooth powertrain. The Accord is available in three body styles: 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe and 4-door wagon. The sedan comes in three trim levels: DX, LX and EX. The V6 engine is offered only in the sedan and only in the LX and EX trim levels. The EX V6 is a high-line vehicle with standard equipment that includes 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking - perhaps the most significant safety feature from an accident-avoidance standpoint; automatic transmission; air conditioning; an AM/FM cassette stereo system; power windows, door locks and mirrors; and other convenience features. In addition, the EX receives a leather-trimmed interior, an 8-way power driver's seat, power moonroof, 6-speaker sound system and alloy wheels. The Accord's base powerplant is a 2.2-liter in-line 4-cylinder, with 130 hp in the DX and LX trim levels and 145 hp in the EX. The base transmission is a 5-speed manual, and a 4-speed automatic is available as an option. The V6 is a 2.7-liter, based on the original Acura Legend engine, rated at 170 hp and 165 lb.-ft. of torque. It's mated with a new 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission, with lock-up torque converter and Grade Logic programming, which allows the transmission to select and hold the gear ratio that best suits the ongoing driving situation.
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