HONDAAccord Coupe 2015 - 2016

　　The ninth generation of the Honda Accord has received a well-deserved facelift for the 2016 model year, and, along with the four-door version, the Coupe was also enhanced.

　　After Honda decided to retire the Accord from the European market, it could focus more on what the U.S. customers wished for, and that led to many important marketing and strategy changes. In the end, the Japanese carmaker was finally able to deliver a strong product with a proper design for the North American continent.

　　In terms of design, the carmaker adopted a new LED headlight system, which was inspired by the one offered on the tenth generation Civic. Even though it looked unusual when compared to the HID lamps, it was far more efficient. The car's overall shape remained unchanged, but the front apron received a more aggressive stance, in line with the coupe's sporty design. Also, the new hood was made from aluminum instead of steel, thus shaving some 18 pounds (8 kg). At the back, Honda installed new taillights with an LED design.

　　For the ninth Accord generation, the carmaker made a new interior while the facelifted version received mostly upgrades in terms of materials and colors used. Thus, apart from the new wood grain, the Accord Coupe sported glossy metallic black and glossy piano black. There were no improvements in the seating capacity, and all trim levels could transport up to five people inside.

　　Under the hood, the carmaker offered the Accord Coupe with a choice of two engines mated either with a six-speed manual, a CVT (for the 2.4-liter engine), or a six-speed automatic for the 3.5-liter V6 powerplant.

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