2008 Honda Accord Coupe Trims and Specs

Updated exterior styling and extra interior space are complemented by the addition of new standard features and more horsepower in the 2008 Honda Accord Coupe LX-S. The base trim of the sports coupe features a 2.4-liter, 190-hp DOHC iVTEC four-cylinder engine with choice of 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. The front-wheel drive coupe rides on 17-inch alloy wheels and a double wishbone front and multilink rear suspension. Joining standard safety features such as 4-wheel ABS brakes, dual front-side and side curtain airbags, halogen headlights, daytime running lights, and a tire monitor is a traction and stability control system. The 2008 Accord Coupe has not yet been rated in crash tests. Fuel economy averages around 22/31 mpg.

Interior updates include now standard wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls for the 6-CD/MP3 player. These join a full power setup, intermittent wipers, tilt and telescopic steering, remote entry, and a tachometer. Adding three inches in length and one inch in width improves passenger comfort and legroom. Front seats flip and side, and rear seats split-fold onto a 12 cubic-foot trunk, which can be equipped with tie-downs and a net. A new front center console doubles as a sliding armrest. On the outside, a rear deck spoiler and body colored moldings add a sleek and sporty look. Options add satellite radio, Bluetooth capability, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Stepping up to the 2008 Accord Coupe EX adds a few more standard features to the base model. Though it shares the same 190-hp, 2.4-liter DOHC inline-four engine and choice of 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic, the Coupe EX offers a bit more luxury in the form of a standard sunroof and heated mirrors, and a more-stylish interior that uses blue lighting on the dash. The 6-CD player that includes MP3 capability gets an upgraded sound system with seven speakers and wheel-mounted audio controls.

Standard safety features include dual front-side and dual-chamber side curtain airbags, 4-wheel disc and ABS brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, new traction and stability control, a tire monitor, halogen headlights, and daytime running lights. Foglights, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and larger 18-inch wheels cost extra. Full power features, cruise control, remote entry, intermittent wipers, front cupholders, and a security system are all standard on the 2008 Accord Coupe EX. Rear seats hold two adults and one small child, and though overall length has increased, legroom only measures 33 inches. The seats split-fold, and the trunk holds nearly 12 cubic feet of space - pretty ample for a sports coupe. A cargo organizer, net, and tie-downs can be added. Other options include satellite radio, remote start, and Bluetooth.

Adding an L to the EX trim name means a bit more luxury in this front-wheel-drive sports coupe. The 2008 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L dresses things up with leather seats and leather trim on the steering wheel. Heated front seats, an 8-way power driver's seat, satellite radio, and dual-zone climate control are also upgrades when you move to the EX-L. Under the hood breathes a 2.4-liter, 190-hp DOHC iVTEC 4-cylinder, which can be paired with either a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. A double wishbone front and multilink rear suspension allows for solid, if not entirely sporty, handling. A standard chrome exhaust and 17-inch alloy wheels add sleekness to the exterior.

The 2008 Accord Coupe EX-L features a 7-speaker sound system with 6-CD changer, full power features, heated mirrors, a sunroof, a temperature display and tachometer, wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls, remote entry, and a security system. A new option this year for the EX-L is a voice-activated navigation system featuring a central control knob rather than a touchscreen. It is bundled with the Bluetooth option. Other options include an auto-dimming rearview mirror, rear parking sensors, remote start, and larger 18-inch wheels. Though not yet rated for safety, the 2008 Accord Coupe EX-L is well equipped, with traction and stability control, 4-wheel ABS brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, daytime running lights, a tire monitor, and dual front-side and side curtain airbags with a new dual-chamber setup.

As its name implies, you get a lot more power with the 2008 Honda Accord Coupe EX-L V6. A new 3.5-liter DOHC iVTEC V6 engine lies under the hood of this front-wheel-drive sports coupe, coupled with a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed short-throw manual transmission. Only available with the automatic is variable cylinder management, which deactivates cylinders when not needed to increase fuel economy, which dips to 19/29 with the V6. The 2008 Accord Couple EX-L also gets larger 18-inch alloy wheels to improve handling and overall styling. Other exterior sporty touches include a rear spoiler, body-colored moldings, and chrome exhaust. 19-inch wheels can be added.

4-wheel disc and ABS brakes, traction and stability control, dual front-side and side curtain airbags, active head restraints, a tire monitor, foglights, daytime running lights, and halogen headlamps are all standard. In terms of comfort, you'll find heated leather front seats, an 8-way power driver's seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, full power features including remote entry, wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls, a 6-CD player and satellite radio, intermittent wipers, and a temperature display and tachometer. Seating four, the rear seats split-fold onto a 12-cubic-foot trunk that can be outfitted with tie-downs and a net. A front center console doubles as an armrest, and the dash gauges feature blue backlighting. Options for the 2008 Accord Coupe EX-L V6 include a voice-activated navigation system with Bluetooth, a remote garage door opener, remote start, parking assist, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.