2012 Honda Accord Coupe Trims and Specs

Honda’s sporty yet family-oriented 2012 Accord Coupe LX-S represents the base trim of its 5-passenger midsize 2-door's lineup. Standard features are, of course, in keeping with its sedan sibling's, but where this jazzed-up version of Japan’s automotive icon differs somewhat from its 4-door kinfolk is in its swept-back roofline and racier stern, not to mention, alas, the single-piece folding seatback and less adult-friendly rear seats. In any case, look for 17-inch alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, remote power door locks, power windows and mirrors, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering and air conditioning to be delivered with this pedigreed coupe. Entertainment, meantime, is via a 160-watt system that includes an MP3-capable 6-CD changer, 6 speakers and, new for 2012, a standard USB connection.

Accessorizing the Accord Coupe LX-S can mean add-ons like spoilers, splash guards, body side moldings and upgraded wheels, but for serious equipment upgrades, showroom lookers will have to meander over to a higher trim.

The standard powertrain for Honda’s front-wheel-drive-only (FWD) Accord Coupe LX-S is a peppy 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine mated with a standard 5-speed manual transmission. Expect 190 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque from this matchup, with variable-valve-timed (VVT) gas mileage estimated at 23 mpg city/32 highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with the same output and virtually no difference in fuel efficiency is also available for this base 2-door.

Though it’s the entry-level trim of the 2012 Accord Coupe lineup, the LX-S maintains Honda’s legendary safety standards. Four-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front headrest whiplash protection all come standard, while daytime running lights and auto-delay-off headlights also get thrown in.

Take away a couple of doors, slope the roofline a tad and stretch the rear deck just a little to behold the 2012 Honda Accord Coupe. The EX version of this family-oriented 2-door may not be as roomy as its sedan siblings, but remains noticeably more nimble. Like its 4-door kinfolk, the Accord Coupe EX boasts standard 17-inch alloy wheels, a power moonroof, cloth upholstery, simulated alloy dashboard trim, air conditioning and power accessories, including heated power-adjustable outside mirrors. Where it differs slightly is in the one-piece folding rear seatback and the significantly less roomy back seat. But perhaps these details will be mitigated somewhat by the 270-watt audio system with 6-CD player, 6 speakers, the new-for-2012 USB connection and auxiliary iPod integration. The standard Bluetooth hands-free communications technology probably doesn’t hurt either. As for true options, one must move up to the next trim to get many of the traditional offerings, but things like splash guards, body side moldings, a moonroof visor and 18-inch upgraded wheels are available as accessories.

Powering the 2012 Accord Coupe EX is a 190-hp 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine with variable valve timing (VVT) that combines with a standard 5-speed manual transmission for 162 lb-ft of torque. Look for 23 mpg city/32 highway out of this matchup, or hook up the available 5-speed automatic transmission for the same power and an estimated 22/33. The Accord lineup, incidentally, comes only in front-wheel-drive (FWD) configuration.

Standard safety features aboard this midlevel 2-door Accord include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front headrest whiplash protection, front side-mounted airbags, dusk-sensing headlights and daytime running lights. Front fog/driving lights, meantime, are an available safety accessory.

The flagship of Honda’s 2012 Accord Coupe lineup is the generously endowed EX-L. This sporty 5-passenger 2-door, with its sleek roofline and sexy rear fascia, represents a more agile version of its more traditional sedan siblings, but boasts just as many bells and whistles. Standard aboard this high-end coupe are 17-inch alloy wheels and a power moonroof outside, with leather upholstery and heated front seats adorning the interior. In addition to leather and simulated alloy cabin accents, this top-shelf trim also features a power-adjustable driver’s seat, remote power door locks and windows, cruise control, dual-zone climate control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering. Standard satellite radio is added to the 270-watt audio system, which also boasts a 6-CD changer and 6 speakers, as well as a subwoofer and a USB connection. Alas, that sporty roadster look with its swept roofline means less rear-seat passenger headroom and a single-piece folding rear seatback, but it also includes a racier rear fascia and some sleek body curves.

Finally, Honda frowns on offering traditional options, but its flagship coupe can be “accessorized” with spoilers, splashguards, body side moldings, upsized and upgraded wheels, and a moonroof visor.

As with its lesser siblings, the 2012 Accord Coupe EX-L carries a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) powerplant that combines with the shiftable 5-speed automatic transmission for 190 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque. No stick-shift is provided for this top-shelf, front-wheel-drive-only (FWD) four-banger, but it does come with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Finally, with variable valve timing (VVT), mileage is estimated at 22 mpg city/33 highway.

Safety-wise, look for the ubiquitous 4-wheel antilock braking system in the high-end 2012 EX-L, as well as traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front headrest whiplash protection. Dusk-sensing headlights, a remote antitheft alarm and daytime running lights are also standard in this nifty two-door, with front fog/driving lights additionally available.

Need navigation in a 2012 Honda Accord Coupe? Then you’ll have to step up to the EX-L with Navigation, a sub-trim of the top-shelf EX-L. Along with the satellite-linked navigation system, this high-end 5-passenger midsize coupe comes with leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat and dual-zone air conditioning inside, with a rear spoiler, 18-inch alloy wheels, a power moonroof and heated power-adjustable mirrors outside. Further comfort and convenience enhancements include remote power door locks and windows, cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering, as well as leather and simulated alloy cabin trim accents. A 270-watt audio system pumps out the tunes, bolstered by an MP3-capable 6-CD changer, 6 speakers, a subwoofer, satellite radio, auxiliary iPod integration and a USB connection. Finally, Bluetooth hands-free technology is also standard aboard this cool coupe. Finally, accessories in the EX-L with Navigation include such mundane offerings as additional spoilers, splash guards, body side moldings, a moonroof visor and upgraded wheels. There is, however, a meatier add-on in the available sport-tuned suspension kit.

As with its non-navigation sibling, the front-wheel-drive-only (FWD) 2012 Accord Coupe EX-L with Navigation is powered by a standard variable-valve-timed (VVT) 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine. Under the management of the shiftable 5-speed automatic transmission (with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters), this peppy four-banger puts out 190 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque while burning fuel at an estimated 22 mpg city/33 highway.

Standard safety equipment aboard the flagship EX-L with Navigation includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front headrest whiplash protection. Daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, a remote antitheft alarm and dusk-sensing headlights also come standard.

For those who need a bit more oomph out of their 2-door Accord, Honda offers its top-shelf 2012 Accord Coupe EX-L V6. Toting a variable-valve-timed (VVT) 3.5-liter V6 powerplant and shiftable 5-speed automatic transmission, this sleek and agile 5-passenger commuter-friendly coupe pushes out 271 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque to the tune of 19 mpg city/29 highway, with the variable cylinder management (VCM) system shutting down a number of cylinders at highway speeds. To really appreciate the “sport” in this coupe’s sporty nature, though, throw in the available 6-speed stick shift, but be advised that mileage drops to 17/26. Needless to say, all Accord trims, sedans and coupes, are offered only in front-wheel drive (FWD).

In either case, look for the traditional top-shelf creature comforts, like leather upholstery, leather and simulated alloy cabin accents, heated front seats with power-adjustable driver’s seat and driver's memory settings in this classy coupe. Gracing the outside, meanwhile, are 18-inch alloy wheels, as well as a rear spoiler, power moonroof and heated power-adjustable mirrors. The cabin, of course, offers such further amenities as dual-zone climate control, a universal remote garage door opener, remote power door locks and windows, steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters and Bluetooth hands-free communications. Finally, entertainment is provided by the standard 270-watt audio system that sports an MP3-capable 6-CD changer, 6 speakers along with a subwoofer, a USB connection and auxiliary iPod interface. As with all the Accord Coupe trims, a marginally smaller overall length and that gently swooping roofline mean less rear-seat headroom and a single-piece folding rear seatback, but perhaps the track-ready look of the rear fascia will make up for this deficiency.

To further upgrade the already upscale 2012 Accord Coupe EX-L V6, a sport-tuned suspension kit is available, as are flashier wheels, added spoilers, splash guards, a moonroof visor and body side moldings.

Of course, Honda’s traditional safety standards are upheld in the top-shelf Accord EX-L V6 with 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags and front headrest whiplash protection. Daytime running lights also come standard, as do front fog/driving lights, dusk-sensing headlights and a remote antitheft alarm.

For 2012, the Honda Accord Coupe EX-L V6 with Navigation offers both V6 power and a sense of direction. One of only two sub-trims in the Accord Coupe lineup to offer the satellite-based navigation system, this sporty, 5-passenger midsize 2-door also comes loaded with a bunch of other standard goodies, like leather upholstery, a power moonroof, leather and simulated alloy cabin accents, 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control and memory for driver's settings. Power accessories, including heated power-adjustable outside mirrors, are also standard in this top-shelf trim, as are cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering and a universal remote garage door opener. Entertainment, meantime, consists of a 270-watt audio system driving 7 speakers, including a subwoofer, as well as a 6-CD changer, satellite radio, auxiliary iPod integration and a USB connection. Lastly, Bluetooth hands-free technology is also standard.

Accessories for this flagship trim include splashguards, body side moldings, underbody spoilers and upgraded wheels. Additionally, there’s a sport-tuned suspension kit available to this high-end trim.

As the name implies, the 2012 Accord Coupe EX-L V6 W/Navigation gets its go from the standard 271-hp 3.5-liter V6 powerplant. Mated with the shiftable 5-speed automatic transmission boasting steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, this top-shelf 2-door commuter car puts out 251 lb-ft of torque, while variable valve timing (VVT) and variable cylinder management (VCM) allow a reasonable 19 mpg city/29 highway. But wait, that’s not all, a 6-speed manual transmission is available in this heady coupe for the same price as the automatic. Look for estimated mileage figures to be around 17/26 with the stick-shift.

Safety-wise, expect 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS) as well as traction and stability control. Also look for front and rear head airbags, front headrest whiplash protection and front side-mounted airbags. Secondary safety equipment, meanwhile, includes standard front fog/driving lights, daytime running lights, dusk-sensing headlights and a remote antitheft alarm.