Honda Accord
CL9Stock varies — page stays liveThe CL9 chassis represents the premium, larger-displacement 2.4-liter version of this generation's Accord. Sold as the Acura TSX in North America and the Accord Type S in Europe and Japan, it delivers broader torque bandwidth and luxurious executive features.
Engine
K24A i-VTEC
Displacement
2,354 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5AT / 6MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Honda Accord — representative 7th gen (CL) imageChassis variants of the Accord
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
CL7K20A i-VTEC1,998 ccFF6MT / 5AT / 5MTCL9K24A i-VTEC2,354 ccFF5AT / 6MT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,665 mm
Width
1,760 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Weight
1,430 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
CL9-100XXXXXXOct 2002 – Oct 2005Pre-facelift (Type S / JDM 24S)
CL9-110XXXXXXNov 2005 – Dec 2008Facelift
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 CL9
Is the CL9 Accord the same car as the first-generation Acura TSX?
Yes, the CL9 platform was exported to North America and rebranded as the Acura TSX, although minor differences exist in suspension tuning, emissions equipment, and interior luxury packages.
Did the CL9 come with a manual transmission?
Yes, while the majority of CL9 models in Japan were sold with a 5-speed automatic, export markets in Europe and North America received a highly praised 6-speed manual transmission as an option.