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Supremely Crafted Eighth Generation - Accord Hits the Indian Roads

The eighth generation Honda Accord hits the Indian roads with unmatched performance and style. Honda Accord is in the top league though it was out of production for a long time. Its popularity is reaching the proportion of Mercedes base model. Honda cars certainly have no match for Mercedes cars in India where the former comes with a lower price tag.

The Honda Accord comes close to the Hyundai Sonata. 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 are given a sharper look and follows just behind the large bumpers. The grille has been re-designed to make look muscular. A single crease cruises 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 interior of the car gets a new ambience with more spacious and 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 comfortable and make the car owner feel like a king. The seating position has been lowered by an inch and makes it comfortable for thigh support.

Engine

The new Accord is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 engine. The new engine uses Honda’s famous i-VTEC technology that churns out 268 bhp. 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 and comes with a 70-litre tank space.

The new Accord is available with a price tag of Rs 24 Lakh. Honda has made sure that the new Accord is packed with more quality and features.

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