1994 Honda Accord Coupe 2.0L 5MT (136 HP)

Vehicle Overview

After retiring the coupe version of the fourth generation of the Accord in 1992, Honda left its customers waiting for almost two years before unveiling the next generation’s two-door model.

The new vehicle promised to be one where four adults could comfortably sit for long distances. In addition, the new engines’ lineup provided more punch, and the rich interior made the car feel more up-market. In addition, the Japanese automaker dramatically improved the vehicle’s safety by introducing airbags and anti-lock braking across the range. However, unlike its sedan sibling, the 1994 Honda Accord Coupe wasn’t built in Swindon, UK, but in Marysville, Ohio, in the U.S. Customers were pleased by the car’s qualities and performance, especially since it was available with a three-liter V6 gasoline powerplant, which was not offered for the sedan or station wagon versions of the car.

At the front, the car retained the slim headlights that made the Accord famous, even though those were sometimes blamed for insufficient road illumination. The corner-mounted turn signal lamps featured clear lenses, giving the car a wider stance look. Its grille had a single slat that crossed it, and the carmaker’s badge was placed on the front edge of the hood. Lower, on the bumper, Honda installed a set of parking lights that flanked a second air intake to cool the engine.

From its profile, the low-slung aspect of the 1994 Honda Accord Coupe featured an ascending waistline that followed a similar shape to its American four-door brother. To keep an upscale look for the vehicle, the automaker added chromed trims around the window line. Unfortunately, unlike its U.S. sibling, the door handles and mirrors were left black instead of body-colored for the lower grades. However, customers who went for higher trim levels got these in the same shade as the rest of the car. In the back, the car had corner-mounted taillights with horizontal clear lenses on both sides for the reversing lights, while the foglight was integrated into the bumper. The wide opening of the trunk allowed easier loading and unloading.

Inside, the 1994 Honda Accord Coupe could be ordered with a leather-clad interior, while standard it was fitted with velour-covered seats. Fronting the driver was a rounded-shaped instrument cluster where the automaker installed wide dials for the speedometer and tachometer. The fuel level and the coolant gauges flanked them. On the center stack, the automaker placed the HVAC control panel on the upper side, while the stereo was placed lower. The mild-bolstered bucket seats at the front were separated by a narrow center console with an armrest and a small storage area behind the gear stick. At the same time, in the back, the bench seat was fit for two adults, although legroom was nothing to write home about.

Under the hood, the sporty-looking Accord Coupe was available with a choice of three gasoline engines ranging between 2.0 and 3.0 liters, paired as standard with a five-speed manual. Honda also offered a four-speed automatic for the 2.2 and the three-liter V6 powerplants. Thanks to the double wishbone suspension up front and the five-link suspension in the back, the car provided surprisingly good road handling. At the same time, the four-disc anti-lock braking system ensured customers that stopping power was not an issue.