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Eighth Generation - Accord is Here
The eighth generation Honda Accord is set to hit the roads this May. Honda Accord is already in the top league, even though it has been out of production since last December. The Accord has become popular and is reaching the proportion of Mercedes base model. Honda is certainly no match for Mercedes in India where, the former comes with a lower price tag. One can also say it come close to a Hyundai Sonata.
However, Honda has made all efforts to make the car look distinctive from the previous generations.
However, Honda has made all efforts to make the car look distinctive from the previous generations.
Exterior
The chiseled look of the shining metal makes it an attractive proposition. The headlights have been given a sharper look and follows just behind the large bumpers. The grille has been re-designed to make its look muscular. A single crease cruises through from the rear to the front. The new Accord looks upscale than its predecessor. It is a perfect car for those who like Chauffer drive. But those who want to feel the wheels have been given plenty of luxury. The new Accord is wider, longer and taller with longer wheelbase.
Interior
The interiors have been given a facelift. The car is more spacious with restructured rear. The rear lamps are wing shaped with larger rim. All the plastic and aluminum feel smooth and luxurious to touch. The interior is far more attractive than the exterior. Honda has redesigned the dashboard and made it multilayered which flows down to the door pads. The steering wheel has been given metal spokes and the shifter with a chrome head makes a luxury statement. The V shape centre console has been retained but with a new feel. The gauges and dials have been placed slightly higher, so that the driver can get a quick glimpse of it while driving.
The air conditioning and air vents have been given several options. Ample storage space is provided at every available corner in the cabin. The door locks have been re-located into the hollows of door handles. The highlight of the Accord is its large cabin space. It provides comfortable seating for five large adults. The front sets have been given the lumbar support option. The rear seats are the most comfortable and make the car owner feel like king. It is even better than Mercedes C and E-class. The seating position has been lowered by an inch and makes it comfortable for thigh support.
The air conditioning and air vents have been given several options. Ample storage space is provided at every available corner in the cabin. The door locks have been re-located into the hollows of door handles. The highlight of the Accord is its large cabin space. It provides comfortable seating for five large adults. The front sets have been given the lumbar support option. The rear seats are the most comfortable and make the car owner feel like king. It is even better than Mercedes C and E-class. The seating position has been lowered by an inch and makes it comfortable for thigh support.
Engine
The Accord will be powered by a new engine – a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder powertrain and a 3.5 liter V6 engine. Both the powertrains make use of Honda’s famous i-VTEC technology. The base 2.4 liter will puff out 177 bhp power which is 35 bhp higher than its predecessor. The V6 engine churns out 268 bhp and a 22.3 kgm torque. The V6 has been improved with the Variable Cylinder Management (VCM). The motor is smoother with improved fuel flow. It is paired with the 5-speed automatic gear box. It comes with a 70 liter tank space.
The Accord will be costlier by Rs 2 lakh from the 7th generation. Honda has made sure that the new Accord is packed with more quality and features.
The Accord will be costlier by Rs 2 lakh from the 7th generation. Honda has made sure that the new Accord is packed with more quality and features.
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