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CL7Stock varies — page stays live

The CL7 chassis is the 2.0-liter variant of the JDM and European 7th-generation Accord. While standard models used economical K20A setups, the CL7 is most legendary for the Accord Euro R variant, which featured a high-performance 220 PS K20A engine, 6-speed manual transmission, helical LSD, Recaro seats, and a stiffened sports suspension.

Engine
K20A 2.0L DOHC 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 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC1,998 ccFF6MT / 5AT / 5MT
CL9K24A 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC2,354 ccFF5AT / 6MT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,665 mm
Width
1,760 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Weight
1,390 kg
Shipping volume
11.86 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
CL7-300XXXXXXNov 2005 – Nov 2008Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This CL7 was produced 2002–2008; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

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 makes the CL7 Euro R different from a standard Accord CL7?
The Euro R features a high-performance K20A engine (shared with the Integra Type R DC5), a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential (LSD), Recaro interior seats, Momo steering wheel, and a sports-tuned suspension.
Does the JDM Accord CL7 share its body with any US market cars?
Yes, the Japanese/European market Accord (CL7/CL9) was sold in the United States and Canada as the first-generation Acura TSX.