1. Overview of 2010 Honda Accord

Honda Accord is one of the most popular auto products in the world, and the highest-selling sedan from the Japanese automaker, Honda, since 1976 when it was first produced. After many stages and remodelings, the 2010 Honda Accord emerged as the eighth generation with sedan and coupe options. This car is regarded as one of the most popular cars in the 1990s.

In Nigeria, it is very unusual not to see one of this car on every Nigeria road. Just like the Toyota Camry or Toyota Corolla, the ‘Discussion continues’ as popularly called in Nigeria, is a go for when Nigerians are making their first car purchase. Over the years, it has proven to be durable, reliable, safe and with good performance. Generally, the Honda Accord has a great reputation as one of the best midsize sedans for families, and the 2010 model is no different. The 2010 Honda comes in sedan and coupe versions with 4 trim levels which are:

• 2010 Honda Accord LX sedan
• 2010 Honda Accord LX-P sedan
• 2010 Honda Accord EX sedan
• 2010 Honda Accord EX-L sedan
• 2010 Honda Accord LX-S coupe
• 2010 Honda Accord EX coupe
• 2010 Honda Accord EX-L coupe

Buyers can choose a variety of options when opting for an Accord 2010

2. Styling design of 2010 Honda Accord

​Looking back at the previous seventh generation, the 2010 Honda Accord exterior incorporates modern changes in its look that gave it that contemporary feel. The car has well-defined curves both at the front and the rear. The grille also received some pimping up in line with the general external look of the car. The car comes with different alloy wheels. All alloy trims use 16-inch wheels except the Honda Accord EX/EX-L which uses 17-inch wheels and season tires of P215/60 R16 6aH. There is also visible chrome door handles that comes with EX Sedan.

The base LX Sedan comes with standard cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power mirrors, and door locks, power windows, variable intermittent wipers, tilt-and-telescoping steering column, and illuminated wheel-mounted controls, and an MP3/WMA/auxiliary input 160-watt sound system.  The LX-P Sedan is an LX with a premium package that adds a power driver's seat, illuminated power window switches, security system and express up/down for the front passenger’s window.

Still maintaining the features of the LX and LX-P, the Accord EX Sedan, EX Coupe and LX-S Coupe get added in-dash CD changer, and an information screen controlled by a selector knob, while the two EX models also benefit from a power moon roof, heated mirrors, and premium interior accents. To add to this, the EX Coupe is equipped with a 270-watt stereo, and the EX Sedan adds driver power lumbar adjustment and new for the 2010 model,  rear-seat ventilation ducts.

The 2010 Honda Accord cockpit is elegant with many features as standard

If you want to try something bigger while enjoying the additional features, then the EX-L Coupe is a great choice. It comes with dual-zone automatic climate control, and additional 270-watt sound system, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth with steering-wheel-mounted controls; all these is newly equipped for the 2010, and there are also heated front seats, compass and exterior temperature indicators, automatic on/off headlights and, for the sedan, an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The EX-L V6 Sedan adds a four-way power adjustment for the front passenger seat and Homelink universal remote.

• 2010 Honda Accord seating

The 2010 Honda Accord is a five seating vehicle which has adequate headroom for front and rear of  41.4 / 38.5 in inches, legroom of front and rear of 42.5 / 37.2 inches. The shoulder room for it front and rear is about 58.2 / 56.4 inches while the hip room for the front and rear seat is 56.6 / 54.3 inches. The seats are very comfortable for kids and adults of any size. Not all seats according to trims have a leather covering. The EX-L-trim come with leather on the seats and steering wheel also comes with one.

A five-seater sedan with comfortable head and legroom for all ages

• 2010 Honda Accord cargo space

With 14 cubic feet for the cargo volume, the cargo space of the 2010 Honda Accord does not hold much space when matched with other competitors like the Toyota Camry and the Nissan Altima that has a cargo volume of the 15cubic feet. This is a bit similar to the Mazda6 and the Fusion which comes with 16 cubic feet. This is just to conclude that most sedan cars don’t really have large cargo space.

14 cubic ft is not much space for the cargo hold of the 2010 Honda Accord

3. Safety features of 2010 Honda Accord

Honda Accord 2010 is really not lacking when it comes to safety features like most Honda cars. It comes with the 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) that assist for level driving and safer braking. The car also has Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with traction that regulates and aids the driver with all necessary driving control.

The presence of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) keeps a check on the tires incessantly and alerts drivers before tire pressure reduces significantly. There are also some safety features which are standard in all trims such as ix airbags, including two-stage front airbags, dual-chamber front side airbags, side curtain airbags; active front head restraints, electronic stability control, antilock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, and tire pressure monitors.

Many safety features are standard across all trims

4. Engine and Performance of 2010 Honda Accord

The 2010 Honda Accord offers three engines. This is available with the option of going for the four-cylinder and V6 engines, manual or automatic transmission. Accord LX and LX-P, both have a 2.4 liter DOHC i-VTEC 16 valve inline four-cylinder engine capable of giving out 177 horsepower.

While having a front-wheel drivetrain, Honda Accord EX and EX-L trims also have 2.4-liter engine models, but also have a more powerful one that delivers 190hp at 7000rpm. Honda Accord EX and EX-L also offer 3.5-liter V6 engines. The V6 engine is a 3.5 liter 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC engine capable of 271hp at 6200rpm. The mileage of the car in both city and highway goes from 17 mpg to 22 and 25 to31 mpg depending on the trim.

Every good vehicle is likely to have minuses even from satisfied customers. If you are keen on purchasing this, check out the overall pros and cons before hitting the dealer.

Advantages of 2010 Honda Accord:

• Good Safety features
• Great performance
• A full redesign
• Comfortable cabin
• Great resale value
• Affordable maintenance is quite achievable with this model. (Tips on maintaining a used Honda Accord)

​Disadvantages of 2010 Honda Accord:

• Some users find the navigation system confusing
• Cargo is not really accommodated
• Unwelcomed road noise.

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5. Price of 2010 Honda Accord in Nigeria

Whether you decide to buy a brand new or a used model of the 2010 Honda Accord, you are bound to be happy with the affordability. See prices below:

2010 Honda Accord EX-L V6 Full Tour & Start-up

6. Conclusion

After reading this review and price of Honda Accord 2010 in Nigeria, if you are still wondering if this car is worth buying, then the answer is yes. The 2010 Honda Accord comes with many great features which make it a good, dependable car with easy riding. Note that before you pay, you should ensure you are getting the right trim.

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