Why I Love the CU2 Accord Euro/TSX
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
- After driving a number of different second generation Accord Euro's I wanted to make a video discussing the reasons why I love this car.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:14 Engines
0:54 Model Lineup in NZ
1:52 Transmissions
2:13 Accessories
2:34 Interior
3:26 Driving Experience
6:12 Outro
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Mate, I just want to say thanks for these awesome videos. In large part thanks to yourself, I just bought myself a beautiful 2012 CU2 top model with 66K on the clock!
Nice! Glad you're enjoying the content
Same I just bought my first car, and it’s a 2008 CU2 with 66K on the clock as well
@@vacated5701 That’s amazing! What a great first car. Hope it gives you many good years of motoring
Yessss. I started modding my accord thanks to this amazing bloke, such joy to watch the videos.
@@xenonsaccord4447 cheers fellas
The CU2 is currently my first car and I love it!
Nice!
@@KiwiCarLife Do you know where you can still get the sports kit in New Zealand?
@@andymaklakov no idea sorry... We don't have any in stock. Probably a wrecker is the only option
@@KiwiCarLife Any idea where to find one? I’ve never seen a broken CU2 😅
@@andymaklakov Yeah haha there aint many around
After so many years of ownership, feels good to see a fairly recent review of this car. Self import mine from Australia to Malaysia in 2014 and still drives great.
Nice!
never seen a CU2 in Malaysia. I have the 6 speed CU2 (Acura TSX)) and it is a blast to drive
How much are the import tax? Feels like importing mine back to Malaysia as well 😂
Props to your videos man, makes me love my CU2 6spd manual even more than I already do. And yes the modulo body kit on them are fire, which I don't think I've seen a manual in apart from mine in NZ.
I Appreciate the videos
Thanks man!
Very cool review. I smile every time I get into my 2012 TSX Sport Wagon. With 72k on the clock, it drives and feels like a brand new car, and certainly exceeds the build quality of any Hondas I have owned since my first Prelude in 1983. I like the paddle shifters for engine braking to hear that wonderful Honda 4-banger sound....glorious!
Yeah man they're lovely aye
Im gonna say the exact same thing. Subbed you your channel and today I went and bought a 2009 2.4 auto exec good price and really happy for it. Next thing a little modding. Awesome channel
Nice!
Got one myself a while back, 6MT K24 EX with the Modulo package.
Simply fell in love with this car. Navi while not great is workable, sound system is very capable and the interior is really comfortable. The best thing about it though, while not the fastest thing on the road when you get on the highways it's like riding a bullet train. The comfort on long trips is unmatched.
Nice! Yeah they're great cars
Honda Accords in general are just such good all rounders. I have never been in a Accord I didn't like. The CD6 SiR, CF4 SiR-T, CL1 Euro R, CL9 Type S, CL7 Euro R, CU2 Euro S and lastly CP3 V6L. I can't wait to see your video on the diesel one and also will you consider doing a video on a hybrid Accord?
Diesel one will be out on 1st of may. And yeah they're all great
Great video Liam! We had this offered in a 6MT as the 2.4L I4 Acura TSX in Canada. Essentially, a more premium Accord. However, its appeal to enthusiasts was dwarfed by that for the Acura TL which from 2008-2013 was offered with a 6MT, 3.7L V6 and Acura's sought after SH-AWD system (especially for our winters). It made 305HP and 273lbft of torque! Those were some good years for Honda enthusiasts here in North America :)
Love the videos, please keep up the great work!
Yeah absolutely you guys got some cracking cars over there.
@@KiwiCarLife sounds like an Acura TL is our Honda legend, would be a good review if you can find one to drive
@@KiwiCarLife Thanks mate. Still can't beat the awesome JDM scene you guys got. We got to wait 15 years in Canada and 25 years in the US before we can import them.
Just about the get one imported. Would love to see more videos of the cu2. Loving your videos 💯💯🙌🏽🙌🏽
Nice!
It's fantastic...with a manual. I did not like the automatic in my CU1. Because the gears were too long, and the downshifting was inconsistent.
For just coasting around though, what it was made for, the AT is alright. But it takes all of the fun out of the car, so if that's what you want, get a manual.
Yeah manual cu2's are really nice
I completely agree
@@KiwiCarLife I mean, it's maybe less of a pain with the K24. But with the R20 it was just too damn slow. I was getting gapped by economy cars.
Enjoyed the video! Would be interesting to see your CL9 vs a CU2 manual 6 speed:)
Already done it - search cl9 vs cu2 kiwicarlife it'll come up
Clean👌🏼🤙🏼
Cheers
Hi Liam. Glad you enjoy the Accord Euro CU2. I have myself the 2012 Lux. Navi in AU, bought from the 1st owner back in 2016, just 20K on the odometer! Now it's nearly 120K and still perform very well. The factory setting is a little bit sluggish in my opinion but it becomes very responsive after the ECU reflashed. So the throttle response is instant. I'm using the S mode all the time to compensate my dissatisfaction of the auto transmission only option for Lux. Navi. Another thing is the pinging/rattle sound around rpm 2.0-2.7K while uphill with load or cruising. Wondering if you experience it as well since as I'm aware that issue has been fixed by Honda post facelift version.
Sounds like it's precombusting... Are you filling it with 95?
Nah. Always 98. Will find a tuner who really knows about it cause brought to Honda authorized service center already but they said it is fine. Maybe it's bit hard for them to replicate the condition I experienced.
@@herrythiauw Hmm yeah dunno man
Fully agree about the open road being where these models have found their home. My Tourer N used to regularly hail from Auckland to Tauranga every couple of weeks sitting at around 6-6.5 l/100km. You can really sit comfortably for a few hours without any issues in the seats. Stereo in this is pretty epic, though I agree the N-spec nav unit isn’t its finest feature, and really shows its age now. The import versions to have the advantage with the lane assist options but lack the heated seats which is a dealbreaker for my partner 🤣. Have to say that this series of accord also has the most reliable sunroof I’ve ever owned on a vehicle, most of them pack up will start to leak at some stage, but mine has been functional and firm for 13 years! About the only gripe I have is the lack of automatically retracting mirrors and auto door locking on nz versions but minor woes. It’s a pity they discontinued them, would love to see an accord, especially a tourer in a modern style.
Yeah agree completely
I have the Ex-L. EVERYTHING. And I love it. Standing on 218000Km. Even the headlights have sprayers. Full house.
I’m wanting one of these as a first car they look stylish and up2 date
Yeah definitely
Hey man, i really enjoyed the video. Keep on with that good stuff. Do you know where i can buy or order the modulo bumpers?
Glad you enjoyed it but no I don't sorry. Only option now would be a wrecker as they don't make them new
One of the greatest cars ever produced. And it will last a lifetime. I have to agree re the sat nav. I have a 2009 Legend KB1, and it's exactly the same. It belongs in 2002, in terms of function
Yeah for sure the car is great but the tech lets it down. Hence why I'd just buy one with no nav screen
Cu2 is my 5th Honda/acura and it’s so far my favorite as a daily, the double wishbone makes it feel like a more premium car and the k24 while underpowered for racing actually has a good torque curve for daily driving, 150k miles on my 2013 tech and still get 33-37 mpg highway on roadtrips using premium fuel
Very nice yeah they’re good cars
I think this model of accord euro are the best out of all of the variants. I recently purchased a 2011 accord euro CU2 luxury 6speed manual and it is hands down the best car I’ve ever owned in 35 years of car ownership. I scored a modulo upgrade body kit that came with it and I’m now in the process of modifying it to how I would like it to be-Nice set of rims,headers and performance exhaust system,professional cold air intake and throttle body upgrade ( not a cheap ass ebay one ),flash tune and see how that goes for starters. I will end up rebuilding the K-24 Z3 for 300 hp then I can look at upgrading the gearbox and brakes. These cars are a tuners dream,the aftermarket support is incredible.
Very nice!
I always wanted to drive the 2.2L diesel Accord (EUDM). They’re very hard to find in manual, even in the UK; but the automatic diesel models are also kinda hard to find, just less harder to find.
I’m lucky to live in the US, where the USDM Honda Accord’s are loved in the V6 form. Most people, including me, will snatch up the manual models without hesitation. A lot of them are now really beat up and even harder to find in clean condition. But if you truly care for the car, you’ll go the lengths to properly rebuild and maintain it to restore the car to proper shape.
Indeed
I have a 2013 2.2 idtech manual (uk). The engine is almost petrol car quiet, pulls very well and the 6 speed manual is a gem (I believe it was taken from the S2000). It didn't sell very well in the UK probably due to being close to the price of the 3 series and A4 and the English will always go for the kerb appeal of a badge rather than refined reliable engineering.
@@garytreez I always wondered whether I would like an automatic or manual diesel, but I do like in the US, so most hardcore performance diesel setups are done on Dodge trucks with Cummins engines, etc. I do know that modern automatic transmissions are superior, but I would probably die for a diesel engine setup that was paired to a DCT automatic.
Are the English really that sad about not getting “rice burner” imports, for the sake of face value? Jesus…. I’m Asian American, and yes, we’re known for going with Asian technology as well, but we’d theoretically go with American tech, if it wasn’t semi-problematic as well. Newer car manufacturing is starting to become problematic in tons of areas though.
God forbid, some random patriotic American buys and supports a Japanese car maker, and they’re shit on for not acting “American”. I’m sure the same “logic” applies there in the UK, with all of the conservative right wing extremism politic stuff….
Anyhow, foreseeably, I will probably rely on Toyota/Lexus for a while, as they’ve always been reliable for me. I’m just not as familiar with their platforms.
@@isnowyazn the UK is very much about image in the main. They are not concerned that some of the Mercedes-Benz models have renault engine blocks for example, as long as the perception of driving a Mercedes is there. I have had many different makes/models over the years and will now only have toyota/lexus or Honda (my previous car was toyota that I handed down to my daughter). Also, my accord is made in Japan rather than in the UK honda factory. There are many perceptions and snobbery about cars here and some are correct e.g., BMW x5 or range rover may have drug dealing tags connected. Other bmws and Mercedes may have gypsy/Irish traveller connections where I live.
Good review mate! I just got mine 3months ago as used, odo reading at 150k km. my commute is a city/hway even mix but not seeing alot of traffic jams since its in brisbane suburban area.. getting 12.0 l/100km this seems pretty high for e95/e10.. should i be concerned?
Frankly these things are rated at like 9, so 12 isn't too far off that. Unfortunately these things are extremely thirsty around town due to weight and long gears
I dont know if you said that you can Also get the option of Lane Keep assist and adaptive Cruise control, if you search the internet you can Also find a part that automatically bends the mirrors inward when you lock the doors, thats even an original Honda part. These are fantastic cars, i Will driver mine as long as i can
Yeah you couldn't get those features in nz but some imports have it
160k on the clock. Still running strong. Replaced alternator, CV joints, ignition coils, brake master cylinder, fuel filter.
Nice!
I really enjoy driving my dad's CW2. The really long gear ratios in the auto let it down a lot for me though. It does get good fuel economy because of those ratios but probably not the car for me.
Very easy car to drive long distances on the open road though. Amazing seats
Yeah the ratios are annoying, but they are great to drive
Good point! Gears are long which is good for highway but accelerating it could be better for the auto. Love mine though. Does help a bit with a tune.
Great review mate. Does anyone make perfomance parts for the R20 in the CU1?
Thanks, and not really unfortunately
Totally agree
Good!
Have a CU2 diesel 2012 reg and can safely say a very underrated car, serious build quality and i believe all units were produced in japan
Ooh yes lovely car
Damn I rewatched the video and looked at your rpm at 80 MPH. Wow I didn't realize how different your final drive/gear ratios are from my auto.
Speedo is km/h
I got the cu4 3.5 v6 with 280hp i love it
Nice!
Hopefully i can buy a Type S version of this with the 2.4 liter engine this year or next year maybe , first time i saw this car i kind of fell in love lol , Currently having a Toyota Corolla E150 which is a decent car especially for a first car, but that Honda is just different
This would be a nice upgrade
Hey I’ve got a CU2 and was wondering if you know anywhere I can get the modulo sport kit I’ve look around everywhere and can’t find it
I would not know sorry. They are very challenging to find
Love my 2012 CU2 with the facelift. 80K on clock now. Only issue was installation of kenwood system and reverse camera.
Ahh yep. Nice car!
Yours is a virgin 😜, mine year 2009 has 310k on it. Trust me you have the nicest versions, and it has a lot of life left on it
@@matthewgray3375 lmao. Good to know they are hard to kill. Also have CRV getting close to 300K, never had any issues. Honda's are awesome 👌
@@HasanNassrallah my 2005 crv has nearly 390k, yes you do need to do things like stators and alternators at those km, but they still good reliable units
Just before you get rid of your cl9 (or if you already have rip) you should do a modified CU2 vs CL9 Modified but the cu2 has similar modifications to you.
Would be cool, too late tho
AMAZING CAR. I have one. Automatic. LOVE IT TO BITS.
Very good
Do you use 95 or 98 unleaded petrol. I read somewhere they are supposed to use high test gas?
95
You forgot to mention that the pre facelift headlight fully covers to the grill while the facelift had a small gap between the grill and headlight.
Oh yep didn't notice that
I love my CU2.
Lovely vehicles
A note for anyone buying one of these cars, it is possible now to replace the navi system but it's not straightforward. There's not really an off the shelf harness available - there is a place in the USA who have developed one from the TSX (called Acura Audio Garage) but the wiring is slightly different. The amplifier in the boot's volume/balance/etc is controlled electronically from the factory head unit so if you just go ahead and splice wires in to send it a line-level signal, the volume is stuck at around 50%. I am currently in the process of replacing it in my car and I hope I will find a complete solution soon. Failing that you can rip out the factory amp and replace it but you need a rather expensive 6/8 channel unit with a DSP to get it working properly with all speakers.
Good to know!
Hi. Can I ask from your opinion which you preferred. The auto or the manual transmission? Ta
Manual
I just brought a manual nz new cu2 i love it!!!
Nice! The grey one in Christchurch by any chance?
@@KiwiCarLife No this one was from wanganui Was on trademe for a while.. Dark grey one with sports pak..
@@moonbrothers9098 oh that probably is the one I was thinking of... Couldn't quite remember where it was
@@KiwiCarLife Just got a tune today and its a lot more peppy.. i think it needs a clutch tho..
Do cu2 have exhaust and intake vtec like a cl9 ?
It does yep
I have one of those. A 2011 Acura TSX. Honestly I think the Honda emblem and the grille look better than what the Acura has.
Yeah agree the Acura beak grille doesn’t look the best
Owner of a 09 CU2 K24 Manual here, owned it for about 5 years now, absolutely love the car.
Though has developed an issue where the car seems to vibrate/shake on acceleration very noticeable when accelerating up a hill, So far I've changed tires, rebalanced the wheels, alignment done with no fix, which now seems to be pointing at the Driveshaft.
Anyone had similar issues and advice? For some reason my local independent garage couldn't help due to lack of parts from any reputable Motor factors? Which now my only option seems to point me in the direction of Honda for a royal shafting with my wallet.
Very common issue, it’s the driveshafts wearing out. Just get them replaced
Looking at moving from my CL9 type S to a CU2. Any differences between the 24TL and type s? Just the trim and 18's?
Yeah and just generally quieter and more refined. It would make for a nice upgrade if you just want a daily.
You will gain in a more refined car, but you will loss performance
Cu2 likes to crap on exhaust cam, crank bearings and piston rings so be careful when you go out to look for one.
Love to put it in sport mode and role with paddles only.
Yeah man so good
If you had to pick between the CL7/CL9 and the CU2, which one would you own? Both are very appealing in similar but different ways.
Also, what grade fuel does both generations use? In America, we need at least 91 octane
Personally I’d have the CL9. More sporty drive than the CU2 and more modification potential
@@KiwiCarLife interesting. A lot of people say the same thing. I've drove a CL7 and I loved it! Haven't been in a CU2 so I can't judge the driving potential of that yet. I've been thinking of the CW2 for the extra space. We didn't get the wagon style for the CL7 unfortunately
Brilliant review mate! Fortunate enough to have the 6 speed manual in luxury trim, fantastic car to drive with exciting dynamics for a big front wheel drive sporting a four cylinder. The only issue I have with my one is the interior trim. The door cards are all scratched up and there’s a tear in the leather on both front seats. I blame the previous owner though and not the build quality. They could do with a bit more grunt imo but they are brilliant for what they are. I’d have one a million times over before I stoop so low as to buy a Camry, Commodore or Falcon.
Yeah a lux CU2 would be an awesome car. Too bad we only got the base here with a manual
@@KiwiCarLife it’s so weird how different the Honda market is from Australia to New Zealand. I don’t think it’ll ever happen anymore but it would have been amazing to have had Honda’s full Japanese and American range sold internationally. 😔
@@oscarkabowski8413 yeah I agree it's to Hondas detriment that they regionalise all their models. They just need to have a global lineup to cut design and manufacturing costs
@@KiwiCarLife absolutely. It’s too late though, I worry they’ll leave Australia all together soon…We’ll all be forced into driving Kia and Hyundai rubbish.
I had CU1 AT with EX spec. Loved it, but was sometimes bit underpowered. CU2/CW2 would be perfect, but drink too much if you drive town/city mostly. Atleast with these gas prices..
Yeah agree a cu1 wouldn't be the best
I have a CU3 (2.2 diesel) 150 hp 350 nm 6 speed manual it's my first car
Nice
Do these cars consume a lot of oil, I heard this guy had a oil hungry accord euro cu2 on the honda forums. Did you have any oil consumption issues with your previous accord cu2?
Cu2 had recall for bad piston rings so 1l every 1500km is not unusual... Depending on where you live that repair is free from the honda, also k24z3 likes to destroy it self with crank bearing failure and likes to eat exaust cam.
And from what I see drive shafts and cv joints are even worse than on cl9 and are way to expensive to replace.
@@CL9k24a3 in my experience these are very reliable cars, haven't seen any come into our Honda dealership with many issues at all.
Yes the driveshafts will eventually go, and yes they can burn oil if not serviced well, but in general they are really good
My dad's has always used a bottle or two between services. Nothing broken. Just how it is.
Thanks for the replies.
Driving a 2011 CU2 manual. Incredible car. I can afford a far better car but simply can't justify getting one, especially when family friendly manuals are so hard to come by.
Yeah man they’re great cars for sure aye
Thank you god i have manual Accord. :)
Hahah
Anybody notice that the engine oil level goes down every 2/3k kms? There is no leak in the engine. Also the oil turns quite dark quickly.
Yeah that’s just classic k series burning oil haha
Is the CU2 or CL9 more reliable? I was looking into them but I need one which has lesser issues. Do tell me please
@@dhrubonildas they’re both equally reliable
@@KiwiCarLife I heard they have transmission issues? And steering wheel issues? And brake issues?
@@dhrubonildas bro that could describe any car HAHAH don’t believe everything you read on the internet.
Find a well serviced relatively tidy example for a good price and it’ll be just fine. You won’t end up with anything if you keep talking yourself out of cars worrying about steering wheel issues or other pointless things like that
@@KiwiCarLife Man that's the best thing I needed to hear on this, thanks man! I was talking myself out of these cars if I see even one issue being talked about. Maybe because it's going to be my first car so I'm a bit nervous. Really appreciate it buddy! 💯♥️
I get it, it’s your first car, but seriously any Honda or Toyota or Mazda or whatever will be just fine. All the issues you hear on the internet are like worst worst case scenario. 99% of them have no issues at all outside of regular maintenance
We never got the wagon in Australia
Oh really? They're quite common here. Especially coz we get Jap imports
@@KiwiCarLife Australia has stupid parallel import laws ... so for many cars if they aren't sold here locally, you can't just import them. I reckon the wagons look great. You guys just have mega expensive petrol.
I love my cu2 2.0l manual
Nice!
U mean cu1
Hi there Could you do a Honda CRV Please
Potentially
Love my gen2 CR-V, which one did you have in mind, there are a lot of variations!
Honda should have made ia rear wheel drive version with a 2.4 vtec turbo.
Goodness me
I wish my ‘06 TSX could get that good fuel economy 😅
Haha I'm sure it could get close! I've seen in the 7's in mine
If you don't have these cars in manual it's a waste . The autos are for high way driving only . That 5 speed auto box ratios are longer than the great wall of China. Still a nice looking and comfortable car . Still prefer my cl9 though.
I disagree, I think the auto works just fine. I took this one for a good drive down some back roads and it was great
CL9 will always be the best
Lovely car
in my opinion previous generation its much better quality and less plastic :} edition
Oh mate nah the cu2's interior is much nicer than the cl9 for sure. The cp3 though? That's the plasticy one. Cm6 has a much nicer built interior than the newer one
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i wouldve liked the TSX version better if acura didnt put the god awful grill on it
Just swap it out for an accord one
@@KiwiCarLife true