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Honda Accord Saloon boot space, practicality and safety

2003 - 2008 (change model)
Practicality rating: 4 out of 54.0

Written by Simon Harris Published: 6 June 2019

The Accord only scored four stars out of five for adult occupant protection in official European crash tests, when most contemporary rivals are able to achieve five stars. It lost marks because the front passenger’s knees were not sufficiently protected in a crash. But it ticks all the right boxes in other areas: six airbags, ABS and electronic brakeforce distribution, while security consists of deadlocks and immobiliser and a perimeter alarm as standard.

But you’ll pay for interior alarm sensors. Bluetooth compatibility has become available on the Accord since 2006, and the top petrol model is available with adaptive cruise control (which can help maintain a consistent gap with traffic in front, braking if necessary) and ‘lane-keeping assist’ which will keep the car in the centre of a lane as long as it senses the driver’s hands on the steering wheel.

Decent boot space at 459 litres, although a little short of the class best and there is a relatively high sill. Luggage space can be expanded by folding the rear seats forward. There are a few small storage compartments in the cabin and the glove compartment is a decent size.

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (19)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Executive Standard Equipment (10)
  • Audio remote
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cruise control
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Space saver spare wheel
Executive Optional Equipment (6)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Manual sunroof
  • Sat Nav
  • Traction control
SE Standard Equipment (3)
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Space saver spare wheel
SE Optional Equipment (5)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Electric sunroof
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Manual sunroof
  • Traction control
Sport Standard Equipment (6)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Space saver spare wheel
Sport Optional Equipment (4)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sat Nav
  • Traction control
Sport GT Standard Equipment (7)
  • Audio remote
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Sat Nav
  • Traction control
Sport GT Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Type-S Standard Equipment (6)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Space saver spare wheel
Type-S Optional Equipment (4)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sat Nav
  • Traction control

Dimensions

Length 4665mm - 4669mm
Width 1760mm - 2018mm
Height 1445mm
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