The 2007 Honda Accord---the last model-year entry for the seventh generation of production for the best-selling mid-size car---had a coupe as one of the two body styles available. The 2007 Accord coupe had the luxurious LX and top-level EX trims, each with different combinations of engines and transmissions.
Engines, Transmissions and Fuel Economy
A 2007 Honda Accord coupe came with either a 2.4-liter, 166-horsepower in-line four-cylinder engine with 160 foot-pounds of torque or a 3-liter, 244-horsepower V6 engine with 211 foot-pounds of torque. The four-cylinder engine had a 3.43-inch bore, 3.9-inch stroke and 9.7-to-1 compression ratio, while the V6 had a 3.39-inch bore and stroke, and 10-to-1 compression ratio. There were three choices of transmission: a five-speed automatic, a five-speed manual and a six-speed automatic. With a 17-gallon gas tank, the 2007 Accord coupe got a range of 20 to 26 miles per gallon (mpg) for city driving and 29 to 34 mpg for highway driving, depending on engine and transmission.
Interior
With standard seating for up to five people, the 2007 Honda Accord coupe had about 37 inches for headroom, 40 inches for legroom, 56 inches for shoulder room and 50 inches for hip room. Air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, steering wheel-mounting controls and AM/FM/CD player were some of the vehicle's standard interior features. Some of the higher-end trim combinations also received other features such as CD changers, sunroofs and leather seats.
Exterior
As a two-door vehicle, the 2007 Honda Accord coupe was 189 inches long, 71 inches wide and 56 inches tall with a 105-inch wheelbase. Depending on trim combination, curb weight and wheel size was within 3,100 to 3,300 pounds and 15 to 17-inch range, respectively. Daytime running lights with automatic headlights, alloy wheels and power side mirrors were some of the 2007 Accord coupe's standard exterior features.
Safety, Braking and Handling
Driver, passenger, front side and side head curtain airbags were standard on all 2007 Honda Accord coupes. Power door-locks, vehicle anti-theft system, anti-lock braking, trunk anti-trap device and keyless entry also came standard. Some of the higher-end trim combinations had electronic brake assistance, traction control and avehicle stability system. The vehicle had two front ventilated disc and rear drum brakes, and the independent suspension consisted of wishbone design with stabilizer bar and coil springs in the front and multi-link design with coil springs in the rear. The turning diameter was measured at 35 feet for all trim combinations, except for the EX vehicles with V6 engines at 39 feet.
Price Range
The original manufacturer's suggested retail price for the basic 2007 Honda Accord coupe, the LX, was $20,475. On the other side of the spectrum, the EX with a V6 engine, an automatic transmission and navigation system had the highest MSRP at $29,500. As of 2010, Kelley Blue Book estimates the value price range of the 2007 Honda Accord coupe at about $14,000 to $16,000.
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