Honda Accord To Hit Indian Streets Soon

Yes, 2007 means the Frankfurt Motor Show. And Honda thought it
would be a good opportunity to unveil the new Accord sedan and
coupe at the show this September.

But not before they ended a run of spy photographs popping out
on the web and released these first pictures and info on the
car that is headed for Indian shores next year.

The Accord has been Honda's money-spinner for the last 25 years
in markets like the US. It's so good that it has been a top two
best-seller for the last 15 years — now that's a record. Unlike
the new Civic that was launched internationally in 2005, the
new Accord is not very bold. Instead it appears as traditional
from all angles, the interiors included. Rather, they've put
enough kit and technology in the car that it feels like it
belongs to a segment above.

With the Accord, Honda have dumped the concept of different
versions either side of the Atlantic and have opted for a
single design theme, for both the sedan and coupe.

But Honda have done a Hyundai on themselves, borrowing some
cues from the current Hyundai Sonata and even the kinked
C-pillar design from the BMW 3
Series. Inspiration or not, the new Accord is a well thought
out design that won't age too soon, just like the outgoing
seventh generation car.

On the inside, Honda have opted for a traditional dashboard,
but with some hints of the Civic, such as the steering wheel or
even the centre console design


Source: http://www.indianpad.com/story/92476

Frankfurt Preview: Honda's booth run-through, including Accord

What will Honda bring to the IAA? Wouldn't you like to know ... and wouldn't Honda like to tell you. Yesterday, Honda released a bit of information on what the company is bringing to Frankfurt and AutoblogGreen readers have a lot to look forward to, but not too much new stuff.

Honda has set up its display with two overall themes: sports and environment. If you take the time to read the release after the jump, you'll see that even the sports zone is pretty environmentally-conscious. The vehicle that is being kept under wraps until press day on September 11th, the Accord Tourer Concept, should "give a strong indication of the design direction of the all-new generation Accord Tourer set to debut in mid-2008 and its wider, lower look signals a more sporty, more emotional styling approach. This will be matched by a range of advanced, low emissions engines and innovative new chassis technology that will deliver exceptional handling without compromising ride comfort." We'll see exactly what the green stuff is by the 11th.

Over in the environment zone, visitors will be able to check out the Small Hybrid Sports Concept from Geneva as well as a Civic Hybrid and a FCX Concept. While you're there, keep an eye out for other Honda items like solar panels and the ASIMO robot.

[Source: Honda]
HONDA AT THE FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW

Honda will be presenting the world debut of an exciting Accord Tourer Concept at the forthcoming 2007 Frankfurt motor show. A press conference will be held on the Honda stand in Hall 5 on the first Press Day, 11th September, between 13.15 and 13.45.

The Accord Tourer Concept will give a strong indication of the design direction of the all-new generation Accord Tourer set to debut in mid-2008 and its wider, lower look signals a more sporty, more emotional styling approach. This will be matched by a range of advanced, low emissions engines and innovative new chassis technology that will deliver exceptional handling without compromising ride comfort.

As well as an extensive selection of models from the passenger car range, the Honda stand will also feature a comprehensive line-up of motorcycles and power equipment products. The stand will focus around the twin themes of "Sports" and "Environment".

The "Environment" area will centre upon Honda's ground-breaking environmental technologies, such as petrol-electrical vehicles. This includes the Small Hybrid Sports Concept first revealed at the Geneva Show which demonstrates a unique fusion of advanced hybrid technology and fun-to-drive sports car characteristics. Alongside it will be Honda's next-generation clean diesel engine, the production Civic Hybrid and the FCX Concept with its fully-functioning fuel cell technology which made its European driving debut at the Gotland Ring in Sweden earlier this year.

The "Sports" area of the stand will include Honda's current F1 racing car, the RA107 piloted by Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, alongside Civic Type R and Honda S2000 production models, There will also be a strong emphasis on the company's motorsport heritage and alongside the latest F1 car will be one of Honda's first, the 1967 RA300.

To emphasise the major contribution made by motorcycles towards Honda's sporting prowess and reputation there will be displayed examples of both the Repsol Honda RC212V from this year's MotoGP series - raced by Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden - and one of the HM Plant Honda CBR1000RR Fireblades which contested this year's Isle of Man TT races and allowed John McGuinness to capture the first 130mph lap of the circuit and victory in the Senior TT Race.

The line-up of production motorcycles includes the world's first production motorcycle airbag system, available on the new Gold Wing, which can help lessen the severity of injuries caused by frontal collisions.

Stand visitors will also be welcomed by several displays of Honda's unique innovation, which include the ASIMO humanoid robot, Honda solar panels and HondaJet.


Source: http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/08/29/frankfurt-preview-hondas-booth-run-through-including-accord-t/

Big Rig Truck Accident on Riverside Freeway - Who’s Fault?

Was the truck illegally parked and that was the cause of this accident? Or was the driver of the Honda Accord at fault? The California Highway Patrol is investigating.
In Corona, California, about 2:00 a.m. this morning on the eastbound shoulder of the Riverside (91) Freeway a 2008 Honda Accord collided with the back of a parked big rig truck, wedging itself beneath the semi truck, according to authorities as reported on the CBS2 website.
The two occupants of the Honda Accord were trapped inside the car, one of them for 75 minutes, before rescuers extradited them from the vehicle according to a Corona Fire Department Battalion Chief. The rescued Honda occupants were not identified. However the chief did say that the male occupant suffered moderate injuries and the female occupant was taken to a hospital in critical condition.


Source: http://www.californiainjuryblog.com/2007/08/big_rig_truck_accident_on_rive.html

Dongfeng Honda to Produce ‘Inspire’ in China

Dongfeng Honda is set to produce the Honda Inspire locally in China, Chinese media reported yesterday. Honda's Inspire model is similar to Honda Accord in both appearance and car size, but it is "better" than Honda Accord. The model will feature CMS, E-Pretensioner and HiDS.Targeting a similar market segment with Honda Acura, Honda Inspire may herald the coming of Honda Acura to Chinese market.

Chinese media said that while Accord, a middle-end car model, is produced by Guangzhou Honda, high-end Accord models will be produced in Dongfeng Honda.
Honda may try to copy its success in North America to Chinese market: while Guangzhou Honda competes with Camry in middle-end market; Dongfeng Honda will invade high-end market by introducing luxury car models.

Guangzhou Honda said the company is ready to launch the eighth generation of Accord by the end of this year or earlier next year.

Source: http://www.boxarea.com/2007/08/29/dongfeng-honda-to-produce-inspire-in-china/

Nosing In: Honda Accord Tourer Concept for Frankfurt

Honda has announced that it will present its Accord Tourer Concept at the bazaar of wonders that will be next month's Frankfurt Auto Show.

Releasing only the skimpiest of preview shots and a brief press release, all we can say for sure is that the Tourer will be wider and lower than the present Accord and will signal a styling approach with a focus on sporting cues. A greener, low-emission engine lineup will be on offer (natch), as well as "Innovative chassis technology" that will involve the driver without sacrificing the Accord's hallmark comfort.

In the release, Honda goes on to reveal their twin themes for the auto show, "sports" and "environment." Frankfurters in attendance should look for Honda's Small Hybrid Concept, FCX Concept, RA107 F1 Car, Civic Type R, and a liberal sprinkling of really fast motorcycles.

Honda will present the world debut of an exciting Accord Tourer Concept at the forthcoming 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. A press conference will be held on the Honda stand in Hall 5 on the first Press Day, 11 September, between 13.15 and 13.45. The Accord Tourer Concept gives an indication of the design direction for the next generation Accord – on sale in the UK from mid-2008. Its wider, lower look signals a more sporty styling approach. Innovative chassis technology will deliver an involving driving experience without compromising ride comfort. It will be powered by a range of advanced, low emissions engines. The Honda stand will also feature a selection of models from the current car range, as well as a comprehensive line-up of motorcycles and power equipment products. In addition, stand visitors will be welcomed by several displays of Honda's unique innovation, including the ASIMO humanoid robot, Honda solar panels and HondaJet. The stand follows two key themes: Sports and the Environment. The Environment area showcases Honda's ground-breaking 'greener' technologies, with a focus on our petrol-electric hybrid models. This will include the Small Hybrid Sports Concept – first revealed at the Geneva Motor Show this year – which demonstrates the rare fusion of advanced hybrid technology and exciting sports car characteristics. Alongside it will be an example of Honda's next-generation clean diesel engine, a production Civic Hybrid and the latest driveable FCX Concept fuel cell car, with its fully-functioning, zero-emissions fuel cell technology. A production version of the FCX Concept will go on sale in the US and Japan next year. The Sports area of the stand will include Honda's current F1 racing car – the RA107 piloted by Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello – alongside Civic Type R and Honda S2000 production models. There will also be a strong emphasis on our motorsport heritage and alongside the latest F1 car will be one of Honda's first racers: the 1967 RA300. The phenomenal success of Honda in motorcycle racing is an important part of the company's sporting history, so we'll have some examples of our race-winning machinery on display. As well as the Repsol Honda RC212V from this year's MotoGP series – raced by Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden – there'll be the HM Plant Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade that John McGuinness rode to the 130mph average speed lap record at this year's Isle of Man TT races. Finally, the line-up of production motorcycles includes the world's first production motorcycle airbag system, available on the new Gold Wing, which can help lessen the severity of injuries caused by frontal collisions.

Source: http://news.windingroad.com/concept-cars/nosing-in-honda-accord-tourer-concept-for-frankfurt/

2008 Honda Accord unveiled!

During the night, Honda opened the flood gates and officially unveiled the 2008 Honda Accord, the eighth generation of the automaker's perennial best-seller. There's too much new stuff to talk about, so we'll hit the highlights here and you can check out Honda's exhaustive press release after the jump.

The Accord for 2008 is available as a sedan, which has grown large enough to be classified a large car by the EPA, or a coupe. There are three basic engines available, including a 3.5L iVTEC V6 producing 273 horsepower and 250 ft-lbs. of torque. Do the math and you'll realize the '08 Accord with this engine is the most powerful Honda ever produced. It also features a new Variable Cylinder Management system when ordered in the sedan that can power the vehicle on three, four or all six cylinders to achieve an excellent 19/29 mpg. The other two mills are a 2.4L inline-four producing 200 horsepower/170 ft-lbs., and another 2.4L producing 180 horsepower/166 ft-lbs. All models of the '08 Accord can be ordered with a five-speed automatic, while four-cylinder models can also be had with a 5-speed manual transmission, and the V6 Coupe can be optioned with a six-speed manual.

Source: http://news.euro-truck.biz/automobiles/2008-honda-accord-unveiled/

FIRST LOOK: 2008 Honda Accord

Honda's way has always been to produce low-key cars that spoke to buyers in terms of value and performance while not necessarily wowing them in the looks department.For the 2008 redesign of the Accord, however, the "wow" is now.The car has grown up in terms of its size, shape and substance, thereby ensuring this flagship model continues to be a highly desired passenger car.Since its 1976 arrival, the Accord brand has made its mark as a high-quality and well-equipped vehicle that keeps boredom at bay by delivering plenty of driver enjoyment. The '08 version is as entertaining as ever, as our recent pre-launch drive around the Cape Cod area near Boston, Mass., confirmed.The fun - or the "wow", as it were - actually begins before you even unlock the door. Honda has sharpened the sedan's looks with creases and accent lines that carve out a visually striking package. And don't get us started on the two-door model. Previous Accord coupes were a bit inconspicuous, a fact that Honda readily acknowledges has hurt sales. The company anticipates coupe sales to increase in a big way for '08, hardly an earth-shattering revelation given the new version.More room will also help the brand appeal to a broader audience. The four-door has been enlarged in most key areas to the extent that it's now classified as a "large" sedan, based on interior volume. There's additional distance between the front seats and three extra inches of leg room for rear-seat passengers. It now almost seems limo-like back there.Honda has a knack for taking gauges and switchgear and making them part of a high-tech-looking control center. The Accord's refined dash provides a proper sense of proportion and harmony with the rest of the interior.The platform is highlighted by new suspension components and a revised engine mounting system designed to improve the ride and reduce vibration, respectively. The floor has been lowered, which lowers the center of gravity for greater stability and less body lean while turning. Four-wheel disc brakes are standard across the line.The base LX sedan gets a 177-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder (up 11 over the '07 model), while the LX-S coupe and all EX and EX-L models feature a 190-horsepower version of the 2.4. To stay competitive with vehicles such as the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry, an optional 268-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 replaces last year's 244-horse 3.0. Perhaps oddly, the gas/electric hybrid model has been discontinued, but it should reappear on a dedicated platform for 2009.A five-speed manual transmission or extra-cost five-speed automatic are available on all four-cylinder models, while the five-speed automatic is standard on the V6 coupe. A six-speed manual gearbox is part of a special V6-coupe-only performance package that also enhances low- and mid-range engine torque.Honda's advanced Variable Cylinder Management (V6, automatic-transmission models) allows the engine to function using three, four or all six cylinders depending on load and throttle position, with the intention of maximizing fuel economy while cruising around, coasting and decelerating.Honda claims that the four- and six-cylinder motors deliver improved fuel economy, despite the fact that the now full-size Accord is as much as 130 pounds heavier than its '07 counterpart.Based on our brief driving experience, both body styles are comfortable, quiet, smooth and eager to please when the throttle is punched and the manual transmissions continue to be among the best (smoothest shifting) in the business, at any price.All LX-level Accords arrive with the expected air/tilt/cruise/power-operated content, with the EX adding a power moonroof and power driver's seat, up-level sound system and heated outside mirrors. The EX-L V6 piles on the climate control, leather interior, heated front seats, four-way adjustable passenger seat, 270-watt audio package and 18-inch wheels for coupe models.How can you not be impressed with the new Accord? It's more comfortable, spacious and powerful and the say-something styling, especially in coupe form, provides welcome "wow" for the line. But perhaps best of all, overall high-value goodness remains an Accord virtue.


Source: http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070825/WHEELS/70824002/-1/RSS01

2009 Honda Accord Coupe Concept

Eighth generation of Honda Accord is very near to its release. So how would 2009 Honda Accord Coupe that is going to be launched around the spring or summer of 2008 look like. We have very little information on that but what we could claim is that it would very much resemble 2009 Honda Accord Coupe Concept, revealed in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Source: http://www.indianpad.com/story/92470

Honda's Marysville Auto Plant at 25 Years: Historic Yet 'New'

It's been nearly 25 years since Honda became the first Japanese company to build a car in the United States, and like the all-new 2008 Honda Accord, the Marysville Auto Plant has evolved into a wonder of technology. The first Accord produced in America - a silver-gray sedan with the license plate "USA 001" -- came off the line on Nov. 1, 1982. It was enshrined in a museum to mark the achievement of Honda and its U.S. workforce. Today, the production of that first U.S. car is recognized as a turning point in American manufacturing. And the plant - where more than 8.8 million vehicles have been built - has been marked by continuous innovation, including more than $3.6 billion in new investments. "On the outside, the Marysville Auto Plant is 25 years old. But on the inside, our associates have used their passion and knowledge to keep their plant at the top of the global industry," said Akio Hamada, president of Honda of America Mfg. Inc. In the final two months of 1982, Honda turned out 968 Accords at Marysville.

Today, the plant can build 1,800 cars and light trucks in a single day, or 440,000 a year. Back then, the Accord was assembled using many imported parts, including the engine. Today, the plant builds the Accord, Accord Coupe, Acura TL cars and the Acura RDX sport utility vehicle. All of these vehicles receive their engines from the nearby Anna Engine Plant, the largest auto engine plant in North America.  Of the 1.5 million vehicles Honda sold in the United States last year, nearly 80 percent were domestically made. All of the domestic cars and light trucks were equipped with U.S.-made engines as well as parts from a network of 610 North American suppliers - 525 of those located in 35 U.S. states. The Marysville Auto Plant has evolved into a source of leadership and teaching -- what Honda calls a "mother plant" in its global system.

"When the Ohio operations were being set up, the teachers were Japanese," Hamada said. "But 20 years later, when we established production in Alabama, our Ohio associates performed the 'mother plant' function. Over the next year, this process will be repeated as new Honda associates from Indiana come to Ohio to learn."

In fall 2008, the excitement that surrounded the birth of the Marysville plant will be repeated when construction is completed on Honda's newest assembly plant, in Greensburg, Ind. The Greensburg plant will contain the ninth Honda vehicle line at six sites in North America. The other sites are at Marysville and East Liberty, Ohio; Alliston, Ontario; Lincoln, Ala.; and El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico. Today, of the 27,000 Honda associates living in the United States, well over 20,000 are employed in manufacturing, engineering and research and development, mainly in Ohio, Alabama, North and South Carolina and California.

"Honda's philosophy of Respect for the Individual has allowed us to tap the spirit and ingenuity of the associates who build the cars," said Sam Harpest, plant manager at the Marysville Auto Plant, where 5,300 associates work. "After all these years, our plant continues to win quality and productivity awards, and that's testimony to our concept of a single, customer-focused team." As a result of continued investment, every major process at the Marysville Auto Plant - known locally as "MAP" - has remained state of the art since it opened in 1982. Among the highlights:

Honda wasted no time with its first major MAP project -- the addition of a second assembly line in 1985. Capacity and efficiency projects followed, and tweaks and fine-tuning has never stopped. Several years ago, the plant took its turn in the global Honda process called the New Manufacturing System, under which assembly plants were converted to flexible production. The body-welding shop converted from more-costly retooling to "re-teaching" flexible robots with sophisticated software to construct cars and light trucks of different body styles. The conversion saves time and millions of dollars, allows Honda to react quickly to changes in consumer demand, and contributes to workforce stability. A new paint shop two years ago employs environmentally friendly water-borne paint while increasing efficiency. A new door assembly department - which is state of the art in ergonomics and efficiency - was added this year in the space the old paint shop occupied. Reconfigured assembly lines have accommodated more models and body styles and a richer mix of equipment on the vehicles. A more efficient materials service and logistics operation saves money for Honda - and its suppliers, who ship many parts on an as-needed basis.  Associate-led ergonomic and efficiency improvements have helped achieve higher quality and a safer work environment.

The all-new 2008 Honda Accord offers a glimpse into how MAP's continuous changes pay off. The new Accord is higher, wider and longer than the vehicle it replaced, and has more optional equipment and amenities. Yet, engineers at Honda of America and Honda R & D were able to design a car that has fewer parts and employs more ergonomic help for associates.

"Honda has always done things in a different way, and I think that has been the key to our success here and at the newer plants," Harpest said. "Our associates have proven themselves time and again to be up to new challenges, and we're confident the quality of the 2008 Accord will reflect their teamwork and know-how."

Clement D'Souza, engineering project leader for the 2008 Accord, oversaw a wide array of operational changes to take the new car to higher levels of quality and reliability. "We were aiming to identify potential quality issues very early in the development stages, and design them out of existence," D'Souza said.

The result is a 2008 Accord that's not only engineered to please Honda's American customers, but which is intended to be exported to more than 30 countries. In 1977, Honda announced that it would begin U.S. manufacturing with a motorcycle plant in Marysville. On Sept. 10, 1979, the first bike came off the line. The next day, Honda of America received this facsimile message from Tokyo headquarters: "Proceed with auto plant." The original USA 001 Accord is on display at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Mich. Honda began U.S. sales operations in 1959, the company's first venture abroad. Honda's cumulative investments in U.S. operations exceeds $9 billion. Last year, the company purchased more than $17.6 billion in parts and materials from its 610 suppliers in North America.

Source: http://corporate.honda.com/press/article.aspx?id=4105

Comment on 2008 Honda Accord Full Details and Photos by king

Honda has released details and full product images of the new 2008 Honda Accord sedan and coupe, but let’s look at the Accord sedan first as it is more relevant to our local market. The Honda Accord sedan in the US comes with 3 engine options - two 2.4 liter inline-4 i-VTEC units as well as a 3.5 liter V6 engine for the top of the line model.
The 2.4 liter engine is available in two stages of tune - a 177hp @ 6,500rpm, 218Nm @ 4,300rpm basic unit that has 7 more horsepower than the 2.4 liter in the current Accord as well as a tuned up 190hp at 7,000rpm variant with 220Nm of torque at 4,400rpm thanks to a reprogrammed ECU and a high-flow muffler with a variable valve silencer.
The V6 unit grows from 3.0 liter in the current Accord up to 3.5 liters and makes 268 horsepower at 6,200rpm and 336Nm of torque at 5,000rpm. This SOHC V6 engine is equipped with Variable Cylinder Management which allows the engine to operate on three, four or all six cylinders to help boost fuel economy or power as needed. The coupe has this same engine without the VCM - the reduced valvetrain weight improves low to mid-range power.
Once again the 2008 Honda Accord rides on a double wishbone front suspension at the front, enhancing the driving experience. In the US market, this new Honda Accord marks a few firsts for a USDM Accord - disc brakes on all wheels for all models, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) on all models, power lumbar support, auto-dimming inside mirror, compass, multi-line display CD/MP3 player, auxiliary-input jack and subwoofer. I sincerely hope the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) as standard on all models make it to Malaysia - when you pay over RM130,000 for a car I think safety features such as traction control are very important.

The interior space of the new 2008 Honda Accord has been improved so much that it is now classified as an EPA Large Sedan in the US market. Honda says the interior offers “equal” front and rear seating comfort for four adults - the rear passenger comfort level is no longer a hit and miss thing if the front passengers move the seats too far rearward. If you measure the growth in size from the exterior, the new 2008 Accord is 76mm longer than the previous model, 28mm wider and 22mm taller. Torsional rigidity has been improved by 20% thanks to the usage of 48% high-tensile steel, the highest by volume of any Honda Accord to date.
Aerodynamics have also been improved thanks to a new frame rail system which positions the frame rails inside the Accord’s body structure instead of underneath it, creating a nearly flat bottom to ruduce under-floor turbulence. The car is also more balance now in terms of weight distribution as the fuel tank has been moved lower and further forward.
It is not known at the moment when the new 2008 Honda Accord will be introduced in Malaysia, or whether these engine enhancements will be brought here or not as we usually carry the same engine specs as Thailand Accords, and one of the ways the new engine makes more power is because it has a higher compression ratio. Thailand fuel might not be able to handle that. A new Accord also usually means a new Honda Odyssey is coming soon, which is a lovely MPV.
Read Honda’s full press release on the 2008 Honda Accord.
More images and a video after the jump!

This Accord does looks good. But i feel that the rear looks alike with current Accord. And the interior doesn’t look as good as the Civic’s.

rear looks like the lexus. abit like the new sonata and abit of volvo s40 front end….interior is not really that much diff….i guess its geting harder to find original designs nowadays…

agree with e-nabill, looks like the new sonata. in fact, this accord, the new sonata, and the new camry looks alike.

side view gives me the feeling of a 5 seriess. the current honda accord is cool.better. but xzos on this one is killer….

hahaha once the table has turned.. after accord has been beaten in styling by camry, now the new accord in an afford to fight back came out with something new but i’ve to say that it look preety much like a camry styling with some of bmw also incorperated..

Ewww. The front is so boring. Something you don’t expect from Honda but Korean brands.
Put a BMW emblem at the rear and people would assume its a new 5 series. (from the back) . I like the rear section, has sort of a camouflage look .
Overall from the exterior if you remove the badges and ask me to identify the car I would guess a Lexus.

People getting bigger, cars follow in sizes.
Back looks bland…can’t seem to point the finger to what but it just looks that something is missing.
Looks under-”tyred”, could use bigger wheels and tyres but knowing Honda, they have always used tyres one size too small for all thier cars, even the previous EP Type R which the only let down was the stock tyres.

Looks nice…but from side reminds me of Chrysler Sebring la …can someone inform when it is available….so that I can cancel the Camry !

i can smell some of the bmw 5 series ingredients inside this new accord.. anyway, design looks a bit conservative but overall is quite good, not too radical..

I wish it has more ooomph! The BM’s can extract 218bhp from a 2.5 litre engine and the best that Honda can do is only 190, ie for the ‘higher powered’ version. Even then, it is available at high 7000rpm.
In the looks dept, I think this time Honda has got it’s act together and can give the Camry a run for it’s money.

looks like a bad cross between a C-class rear end and mercs signature waistline line on the door handles, 5 series side profile and interior of the my08 impreza….
76mm longer than previous model… and the previous model isnt small to start with!!
6 months to msian debut perhaps?

Em, conservative styling.. but veteran driver will like this.
This accord carries so much USDM exterior. The USDM Camry also nothing to admire too.. (have any change for JDM or not?)
Although Camry don’t release another model, my first sight say the current Camry (Asean model) is already good looking.
Accord interior might be better…
Maybe will sell on 4th quarter 2008.

to me the car seems to turn to uncle-lish design… looks like they are targeting the executive sedans on uncles? still prefer the look on current accords…

hahahaaha…. great…. now we’ve seen it all…. a honda that wants to look like a lexus….this car looks so disjointed. there is no fluidity of lines from front to back. looks like someone photoshopped a lexus ls400 front and bmw 5 series rear to the current accord.

not surprising. Honda’s external design has been quite disappointing in the last few models - though the interior’s good. This round, it looks like they adapted the Proton Waja concept - just download the design from different carmakers and rojak them together and call it your own.

Did u guys notice that the front door trim from the video is albeit different from the picture? Can somebody explain

Actually the steering wheel in the two interior shots looks a bit different at the botton of the steering wheel. One is a straight fork while the other is curved slightly and has a narrower gap.

the rear might be pen by some one who designed Mark X
http://toyota.jp/markx/exterior/garally/index.html

hmm.. i would say.. the Sonata NF looks better than this. what’s wrong with honda designers nowadays? nice interior though.

This is the first Accord that doesn’t look sporty. It looked more suited to compete with the previous Camry - Dai Fan Shu.

Well, the engine and interior are, as expected, the high quality works from Honda. The exterior, however, is rather disappointment.. The tail looks weird, bad… The front looks like mix of Camry and Sonata. (In human term, must be bastard of Toyota and Hyundai. He he)
I think tis Accord is no fight to Camry…Camry jus got too much class lah!

Wah ! This Accord is gonna give Camry a run for it’s money…….Steering could be better…….? : (
Still, there’s NEW Mazda 6

This is what i think about the new accourd.. horrible grill.. nice headlamps.. back seems good.. side profile good.. interior.. okay.. missing rear passenger airvents is something to curse about.. sat nav.. err.. funky.. overall exterior.. not as bold as the camry

2.4L with 190hp and it is only a 4 cylinder engine, even the basic 2.4L has at leats 177hp, how about 3.0 V6 with 268hp….compare to camry 2.4L with just 158hp and 3.5 V6 (comapre to accord 3.0 V6) with 268hp…

it is a camry tht was redesigned, exteriorly to me.. the headlamps just looks like its ‘pulled backwards’ a little more than the camry.. inside looks like a bmw rip off n the buttons look cluttered in d center console.. first impression; it looks like the camry, only that this time, the toyota looks much more muscular than the honda..
camry looks more masculine..
is that a manual transmission stick i spot in d video n pic?

Interesting engine I would say… Will search more on the tech and mechanism behind it.
Sadly the exterior design is kind a rojak already (EVO X, BMW and Hyundai), I would prefer Camry instead of this @!@#$$…

i personally think that the new Camry will win by a mile.. but anyway, i guess it depends on people’s taste… i agree with some comments that the new Accord looks like Sonata.. maybe that’s why it does not look so “refreshing”.

hmm….nice car but still prefers camry for its design and class…the interior looks a bit weird though….civc’s interior is still nicer

mmm…..really got a bit like HYUNDAI SONATA!! izzit HONDA and HYUNDAI share using the same designer???
if compare with CAMRY….i think this accord not enough power to counter back CAMRY…may be we have to wait the market price or have any special offer about this accord….
but for me….i still want TOYOTA CAMRY !

Looks good… the previous 2 models are fugly! But, I seriously doubt anyone would pay for the 3.5L model due to higher roadtax.
I wonder when can we enjoy roadtax based on vehicle weight? Roadtax based on engine cubic capacity is VERY UNFAIR!
Imagine this… a Proton Perdana V6 owner would pay the same amount of roadtax as a BMW 320i owner even though prices of both vehicles are far apart (and BMW is slightly heavier than a Proton). Because of this… the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer.

Japanese are space conscious and don’t want the extra ‘bulge’ in the middle of the car, that’s why the FWD.
This front is extremely boring and stupid, IMHO.. But the rear and the interior is nice, I’ll just sum this up..
I’m a Honda fan who loves Honda cars and despise Toyota cars, although I love the fact that they never break down, however I think Toyota’s designs are WAY TOO CONSERVATIVE, but this Accord redefined that.
I think the front is just horribly boring, but the rear end, that’s not bad looking, well creativity will reach its limits one day, sooner or later, and many ‘new’ designs are actually borrowed, so why not? - As long as it looks good.
One verdict: Get the front redesigned, the current one looks much better.
Just my 2 cents..

i think there will be some minor alterations when it reaches our shores just like the Civic. My take will be the front emblem area (which looks darn boring for a Honda even though it’s an executive car) and the fog/sport light.
Having said that, I love the interior as it is now. But then when it comes to our shore, sigh… it’ll be a lousy, plain design without the GPS and some of the high-tech looking buttons/operations.
Overall, if the pricing is between RM140k to RM160k like Camry, I may choose Accord over Camry simply because the overall/general maintenance of Toyota cars are more expensive compared to Honda.

a very conventional design from Honda this time around. looks boxy and got a feel that they are trying to make it look and feel like Nissan Teana but failed miserably. (just got the feel…)
too many lines. perhaps this design should come out first before the current design we have here.
perhaps it’s time to change the design team in Honda. who are we to say this anyway…

Very disappointing design from Honda. Interior good. Exterior sucks… Honda should fire their current designer and hire a new designer. Maybe even change CEO since he made the wrong choice. The 2008 Accord cannot even match the current Camry’s design. What a loser…

Ugh… the car exterior looks like gruel. I prolly the only one here who hates it. The interior seems alright tho’. I still rather have the camry. Prolly ends up being cheaper than this new honda when it reach our shores by the end of next year.

the 4th pix from top shows that this car looks more like the 5 series. Or this car generally has the 5 series design cues? Anyway it’s not a bad design but would be bad if people bash Honda for being bimmer wannabes lol
Anyway, the inside… aiyaahhh that same old color again. Darker one pls… evern Persona has switched to darker one maa…

The proportions are awesome. Seems like they’ve nailed it - long front end, rear end for the classic car look but with modern ammenities. Better than some of the bulges other cars have become.

I would say Sonata has the look of last 2-3 generation ago Accord.
The Accord 2008 rear looks like the Audi A4 + BMW 5er.

Duh… Hyundai copied Accord design and now the Accord look like a Hyundai? Gimme a break.
This 2008 Accord looks more like an Acura now. Guess that means the US design team had something to do with it. Way too bland compared to the current model. Guess we’ll have to wait for the next gen before we see some of the new concept designs coming in.

Good news to Honda Accord’s fan indeed. Compare to Camry 2007, I find that Camry outlook is more outstanding especially in Black…

ingolstadt said,
August 22, 2007 @ 8:16 pm
This is the first Accord that doesn't look sporty. It looked more suited to compete with the previous Camry - Dai Fan Shu
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exactly the reason why they designed it like that…didn’t that camry outsell the old accord by more than 3 to 1 ? i.e in malaysian market.

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