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TO THE POINT What’s New? Slightly reworked styling, a few extra ponies, a six-cog manual transmission, and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty are new features for the 2006 Honda Accord
Selling Points: 244 horsepower, a user-friendly interior, Honda’s bulletproof reputation now backed by a competitive warranty
Deal Breakers: Bipolar sport/commuter sedan character, conservative styling, as-tested fuel economy

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2006 Honda Accord EX-L V6

Test Vehicle: 2006 Honda Accord EX-L V6 with navigation
Price of Test Vehicle: $29,850 (including a $550 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 3.0-liter V6
Engine Horsepower: 244 at 6,250 rpm
Engine Torque: 211 lb.-ft. at 5,000 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,371
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 21/30 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 21.6 mpg
Length: 191.1 inches
Width: 71.6 inches
Wheelbase: 107.9 inches
Height: 57.2 inches
Leg room (front/rear): 42.6/36.8 inches
Head room (front/rear): 38.3/36.8 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 14 cubic feet
Competitors: Acura TSX, Buick LaCrosse, Buick Lucerne, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Malibu, Chrysler 300, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Charger, Dodge Stratus, Ford Five Hundred, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Azera, Kia Amanti, Kia Optima, Lincoln Zephyr, Mazda 6, Mercury Milan, Mercury Montego, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac G6, Pontiac Grand Prix, Saab 9-3, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat, Volvo S40

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By Thom Blackett

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