The comfort of that airy interior derives in part, of course, from the ride afforded by the Accord's sophisticated new double-wishbone suspension. Because it is such a nifty piece of engineering, this undercarriage permits the Accord's nice ride to coexist with dynamite handling. This car is fun to push hard in a corner because of the premium its suspension places on flatness and composure. The pleasures of driving the Accord sedan go beyond its ride, handling and comfortable seats. The car also feels solid and well-made.
Power is another plus.
But I don't know if that is really necessary. That's rather ambitious language for an engine that was bored and stroked just enough to raise its displacement from 2.2 to 2.3 liters. That boost helped raise the engine with variable valve timing from 145 to 150 horsepower. The V-6 models are offered only with the automatic. Although it hasn't been priced yet, the new Accord sedan is expected to stay in the 1997 ballpark.