Overview:
The Honda Accord 3.5 is an elegant and creative masterpiece crafted with passion. The car reflects the tradition of Honda cars that are known for their quality, durability, reliability, value for money, and environmental friendliness. It is ingeniously simple yet overflowing with brilliant styling and technological creativity.
The new Accord is a result of the company's desire to attain leadership in the premium segment. In response to the company's own desire, the skilled designers and engineers from Honda have accentuated elegance in every detail of the car and have introduced an advanced version in accordance to the changing needs of the Indian car buyers. With an attractive design and powerful technology, the new Honda Accord is expected to compete with the Skoda Superb, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and BMW 3 Series.
Powertrain and Performance:
The heart of the Accord 3.5 is fitted with a 3.5-litre i-VTEC engine. The Accord 3.5 is available in two variants: Accord V6 3.5 and Accord V6 3.5 Inspire. The i-VTEC engine is considered to be one of the most powerful engines in the market today. It provides excellent performance and acceleration. This engine comes with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM), which is an innovative technology that switches between six, four, and three cylinder combustion to provide flexibility to all cylinders for optimum performance and fuel efficiency. The 5-speed automatic transmission system with paddle shift adds to the comfort and driving experience. New Active Control Engine Mounts (ACM) and Active Noise Control (ANC) systems have been paired to the VCM technology to provide a smoother and quieter ride quality.
The Honda Accord 3.5 also comes equipped with the variable gear ratio steering system that is more driver-friendly and attentive. With this advanced steering system the car can achieve superb maneuverability with a smaller turning radius. The advanced double wishbone front axle with control links allows the new Accord to deliver better cornering and maneuvering. Furthermore, the Accord gets a new multi-link rear double wishbone suspension for more stability and improved handling.
Build and Styling:
The Accord 3.5 with its aerodynamic contours, elegantly flowing lines, flawless body design, and unmistakable characteristics marks a distinctive presence on road. The exterior of the car is complemented by a forward thrusting nose, flared fenders, sleek headlamps, distinctive front grill, and stylish twin exhausts. Moreover, the stylish alloy wheels enhance the visual appeal of the car. Adding to the flawless design and unmistakable characteristics of the car is the chrome detailing on the rear bumper and the door handles.
In the interior, the well-appointed cabin with elegant and functional features exude warmth and elegance. The interior of the car boasts of features like the advanced audio system, 8-way electrically adjustable driver seat, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, rear AC vents, economy indicator, leather steering wheel, leather wrapped gear box, digital clock, illuminated vanity mirror, seat back pockets, keyless entry, power retractable door mirror, rear foldable seat, noise and vibration reduction carpet, and a reading lamp. The advanced audio system with easy-to-use audio multi-selector dial and rear audio controls adds to the driving experience. In addition, the wooden garnish on instrumentation and woody panels add more drama and expression to the interior beauty.
The two variants of the new Accord have much in common except for a few additional features on the V6 3.5 Inspire, which include a different bumper design and a unique grille along with illuminated door lights and rear under spoiler.
Honda has always been at the top when it comes to safety and is well known for its research on new and advanced measures to improve safety not only for the car occupants but also for those sharing the road. The new Honda Accord comes with some of the best car safety features that include front active head rests, 3-point rear center seat belt, security car alarm system, immobilizer, and anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution. Other than these the new Accord is packed with some highly advanced safety features like a Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with intelligent six airbags and G-FORCE Control Technology (G-CON). Vehicle Stability Assist automatically brakes individual wheels in case of any kind of discrepancy in steering conditions or during wheel slippage and the G-CON helps reduce the impact in an event of a collision.
