What really got my motor running, other than the interior, was revving the 3.0-litre, 24-valve, SOHC, VTEC-equipped V6. A

What really got my motor running, other than the interior, was revving the 3.0-litre, 24-valve, SOHC, VTEC-equipped V6. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press)

maximum of 240-horsepower is not too shabby, complemented by 212 lb-ft of torque, making it ready to rumble at the drop of the clutch. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is accomplished in 7.0 seconds, which isn't exactly sports car fast but quite good for a luxury-trimmed coupe. One thing's for sure, the V6 Accord Coupe makes for quicker sprints than the base model's 160-horsepower four-cylinder can muster.

While accelerating to and cruising at highway speeds, or even at upper-range engine revs, the coupe was mighty quiet. I wish I could have heard the grunt of the V6 a little more, but it was subdued due to the Accord's engineers doing their job well. That's good, right? Yes, for those who want the bang of a V6 without hearing it, and no, for those people like me who want to hear it and make my presence felt.

The exterior and interior styling remains relatively unaltered since the Coupe's major facelift in 2003. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press)

But I guess that's where modifications come in, and we know how popular Hondas are to modify.

Improvements for the 2005 model year include new side-curtain and front-side airbags, making the Accord Coupe an even safer bet than last year's car. Also, there is a new wheel design for the 17-inch alloy rims, onto which are mounted P215/50R17 all-season radials, standard with the V6 / six-speed combination. In addition, illuminated steering wheel controls help brighten the cabin and a new coin pocket design stores loose change more efficiently, I assume. The exterior and interior styling remains relatively unaltered since the Coupe's major facelift in 2003.