Drive Around Chicago in Style  - Honda Accord Sedan from Castle Honda

For many people, the words Honda and Accord are one and the same. And that's no mistake, because the Accord Sedan is more than just a car. It is a collection of ideas. Like the notion that you can be responsible and still enjoy yourself. Or, that smarter engineering can result in both power and efficiency. That's the way Honda thinks. And it's why the Accord exists.

Engine Options

Imagine an engine that not only exhilarates, but can also minimize fuel use and emissions. Accord offers three. A 177-hp, 2.4- liter i -VTEC® 4-cylinder (sedan only) and a 190 -hp version, both of which received a Partial Zero -Emission Vehicle (PZEV) rating. A 271-hp, 3.5- liter V6 is also a model of efficiency. The Accord's V- 6 features the latest generation of Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) technology. This system can activate and deactivate the engine's cylinders as needed to meet the demands of acceleration and help maximize fuel efficiency.  The new Accord is now equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) which is expected to deliver 27 mpg city/36 mpg highway fuel consumption.  So you'll get around the streets of Chicago with great fuel efficiency.

Refinement

Drivers in the Chicago area will have an extremely engaging experience driving their new Honda Accord. The base LX is now equipped with 6-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, full power accessories, cruise control, an 8-inch video display, Bluetooth (phone and audio), a rearview camera, cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a height-adjustable manual driver seat, a folding rear seat and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack, iPod/USB audio interface and Pandora functionality.  Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System navigation is available, and you'll command a vast knowledge of the U.S., except Alaska. It has a huge point-of-interest database, including restaurant ratings and reviews from Zagat Survey. The system can be operated by voice commands or with the central interface dial, which also lets you work the audio system and climate controls.

Safety

The Vehicle Stability Assist ™ (VSA®) system is standard on all Accords. During an understeer or oversteer situation, it can brake individual wheels and/or reduce engine power to help restore your intended course. Standard ABS will also help you maintain steering even during hard braking. Also standard is Brake Assist, which helps apply full braking in some emergency situations, and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), which helps braking performance by distributing brake force among the four wheels based on how much load each wheel is bearing.

Every Accord comes standard with dual -stage, multiple -threshold front, dual -chamber front side and side curtain airbags to help reduce the likelihood of injuries in a collision. The front passenger's side airbag uses the Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) to prevent deployment if a child or small -statured passenger is out of position and in the airbag's path of deployment.

The Accord's Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure is a Honda-exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions.  For a full review of the Honda Accord, read Castle Honda's review pages.

Browse our new Honda Accord cars near Chicago to view our selection and come by our dealership located only 17 miles outside of Chicago at 6900 Dempster Street, in Morton Grove.