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Honda Accord

CL9Stock varies — page stays live

The CL9 chassis represents the larger displacement 2.4-liter models of the JDM/European Accord, often designated as Type S or 24S. Delivering a broader torque curve than the 2.0-liter models, it served as the premium highway cruiser variant, offering high-end features alongside excellent high-revving performance.

Engine
K24A 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC
Displacement
2,354 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5AT / 6MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Honda Accord CL9Honda 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
1,430 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
CL9-100XXXXXXOct 2002 – Oct 2004Pre-facelift
CL9-300XXXXXXNov 2005 – Nov 2008Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This CL9 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 CL9

How does the K24A engine in the CL9 compare to other K-series engines?
The CL9 engine (specifically K24A2 / K24A3 depending on market) is highly sought after by tuners because it utilizes the high-performance '3-lobe' VTEC head, which provides excellent power throughout the RPM range.
Was a manual transmission offered in the CL9?
Yes, while the 5-speed automatic with manual shift mode was the most common, a 6-speed manual transmission was available, offering a very engaging driving experience.