Press Release Summary: Manly Honda, the leading dealer for Honda models in Santa Rosa, CA, has announced that it has the 2009 Honda Accord at its dealership. Honda hopes that the New Year model can win as many accolades and awards as the 2008 model did.
Press Release Body: Santa Rosa, CA<09/25/2008>: Manly Honda, the leading dealer for Honda models in Santa Rosa, CA, has announced that it has the 2009 Honda Accord at its dealership. Honda hopes that the New Year model can win as many accolades and awards as the 2008 model did.
It was rated the number one four-cylinder mainstream cylinder vehicle by Car and Driver magazine. This was the 22nd time this model has figured in this magazine’s 10Best awards since 1983.
Likewise, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the 2008 Honda Accord highest possible scores.
While Motor Trend considered this model a benchmark, a title given to the “best of the best” vehicles, USA Today eulogized its refined powertrain, describing it a result of “uncommon attention to detail”. AutoWeek had high words to offer for its larger space, size, innovative features and fuel economy.
About the 2009 Honda Accord Engine The 2009 Honda Accord is given a choice of a 2.4-liter; 16-valve; DOHC i-VTEC that is given power of 177 or 190 hp, and a 3.5-liter; 24-valve; DOHC i-VTEC V6 that can generate 271 horsepower. These engines are mated to a five-speed auto transmission.
Interiors and exteriors The 2009 Honda Accord’s exteriors get some contemporary designs such as one-touch moonroof, wide-opening doors that facilitate easy entry and exit, chrome dual exhaust and optional 17-inch wheels.
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, Honda satellite-linked navigation system with voice recognition, leather trimmed seats, remote entry system with power window control, fold-down center armrests for the passengers, steering wheel-mounted controls, and eight-way power seat adjustment for the driver are some of the features for the interiors.
Safety Covered under Honda’s Safety for Everyone program, the 2009 Honda Accord gets a number of well-rounded, comprehensive safety feature such as Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, tire pressure monitoring system, Vehicle Stability Assist, side-curtain airbags, anti-lock braking system, side-impact door beams, front passenger’s active head restraints and rigid unit body construction among others.