2012 Honda Accord Coupe Review

Overview

The Honda Accord Coupe has received significant exterior and interior styling updates for the 2012 model year. The 2012 Honda Accord Coupe offers a balance of style, performance, efficiency and value specific to each individual model. It is available in LX-S, EX, EX-L and EX-L V-6 trims.

Power and performance

A 190-horsepower, 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine is standard in the Accord LX-S, EX and EX-L Coupes. The performance-oriented Accord EX-L V-6 Coupe with the 6-speed manual transmission has a unique 3.5-liter V-6 VTEC engine. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on 4-cylinder models and a 5-speed automatic is available. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard on V-6-powered models. A 6-speed manual transmission is available exclusively on the Accord EX-L V-6 Coupe. While the LX-S, EX and EX-L models are equipped with 5-speed manual transmission, the EX-L V-6 models comes with 6-speed manual transmission. *The 2012 Honda Accord Coupe delivers a mileage of 23 city/32 hwy/26 combined mpg for 4-cylinder models with manual transmission. 22 city/33 hwy/26 combined mpg for 4-cylinder models with automatic transmission. 17 city/26 hwy/21 combined mpg for V-6 models with manual transmission. 19 city/29 hwy/23 combined mpg for V-6 models with automatic transmission. Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates.

Body and styling

The standard exterior features of the 2012 Accord Coupe include alloy wheels, security system, projector-beam halogen headlights and chrome exhaust finishers. The interior provides attainable luxury with generous standard equipment, world-class ergonomics and intuitive vehicle controls. The front seats are designed to provide generous lateral support and complement the Accord's sporty side. The list of interior features includes maintenance minder system, USB audio interface, air conditioning with air filtration system, power windows and door locks, radio data system, cruise control and a 160-Watt AM/FM/6-disc in-dash audio system or a 270-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc in-dash premium audio system with 7 speakers including subwoofer. Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Activation is available.

Safety Features

The Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) of the 2012 Honda Coupe enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes. Front, front side and side curtain airbags come standard on all Accord models to help prevent injuries in a collision. Other significant safety features include anti-lock braking system, driver's and front passenger's active head restraints, tire pressure monitoring system, and vehicle stability assist with traction control.