Honda Accord/Honda Spirior. 2008–14 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/F, 1997 cm³ (I4 OHC), 2199 cm³ diesel, 2354 cm³ petrol (I4 DOHC). Longer, wider and lower Accord, building on previous model’s strengths with raised quality as Honda goes after Audi A4 and BMW 3er-Reihe. More angular, muscular styling, though not marketed as a sporty car. Collision avoidance and lane-change warning systems. Sold in US and Canada as Acura TSX, and called Honda Spirior in China, where production of 2·4 began in 2009. Japanese production ended 2013.

Manufacturing locations: Sayama, Japan; Wuhan, Hubei, China

Marque: Honda | Model: Honda Accord | Predecessor: Honda Accord (2002–8) | Successors: Honda Accord (2012–18), Acura TLX, Honda Spirior (2014–18)