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Honda Accord

CL7Stock varies — page stays live

The CL7 chassis represents the 2.0-liter displacement models of the seventh-generation Accord. It is most famous for spawning the legendary Euro R variant, which featured a high-performance red-top K20A engine pushing 220 PS, a Helical LSD, Recaro seats, and a close-ratio 6-speed manual gearbox.

Engine
K20A i-VTEC
Displacement
1,998 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
6MT / 5AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Honda Accord CL7Honda Accord — representative 7th gen (CL) image

Chassis variants of the Accord

CL7K20A i-VTEC1,998 ccFF6MT / 5AT / 5MT
CL9K24A i-VTEC2,354 ccFF5AT / 6MT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,665 mm
Width
1,760 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Weight
1,390 kg
Shipping volume
11.91 M³

Manufacture year vs. registration year

Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:

Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
CL7-100XXXXXXOct 2002 – Oct 2004Pre-facelift (Early)
CL7-110XXXXXXNov 2004 – Oct 2005Pre-facelift (Late)
CL7-120XXXXXXNov 2005 – Dec 2008Facelift (Euro R and standard trims)

Import eligibility by country (2002–2008)

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.
ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.
MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.

Common questions about the CL7

What is the difference between a standard CL7 Accord and a CL7 Euro R?
The standard CL7 uses an economy-tuned K20A engine (approx 155 hp) with a 5-speed manual or automatic transmission. The Euro R utilizes a high-performance, high-compression K20A engine (220 hp), a stiffened chassis, independent double-wishbone suspension, 6-speed manual, standard Helical LSD, Recaro interior, and unique body styling.
Does the CL7 Euro R have a limited-slip differential?
Yes, all authentic CL7 Accord Euro R models came standard with a helical limited-slip differential (LSD) integrated into the 6-speed manual transmission.