2008 Geneva Auto Show: Euro Honda Accord by Inside Line
www.edmunds.com The European Accord sedan remains smaller than its American sibling, although it will make an appearance later this year in the States — as the redesigned 2009 Acura TSX. The Accord family in Europe also includes a wagon, dubbed the Accord Tourer, that is not sold in the US
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Review: Honda Accord – Honda Making a Good Vehicle Even Better
2008 Honda Accord
By Kelly Foss, www.car-data.com
How do you improve on one of the most popular and highly regarded midsize cars on the market?You work from the existing successful foundation and upgrade almost everything about the vehicle.That’s precisely what Honda has done with the new Accord.
For 2008, the new Accord is again offered in 2 body styles, the 4 door sedan and the 2 doorcoupe. This time around however the vehicles have increased somewhat in size putting them at theupper edge of the “midsize” segment. The sedan has a 2.3 inch increase in wheelbase, 1.1 inchincrease in track width, 3 inch increase in length, 1.1 inch increase in width and its .9 inchestaller. The ever handsome and correct interior is also noticeably larger and spacious nowmeasuring 120 cubic feet. The styling of the new Accord gives it more presence on the road and alarger look and feel.
The model offering has been revised. The LX continues as the introductory trim level with a newLX-P offering some Plus features. The EX is also present but for 2008 Honda introduces an EX-Lmodel which includes more Luxury appointments.
Engine upgrades match the trim levels as the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder base engine has 177 horsepowerin the LX but 190 horsepower in the EX models. The optional 3.5 V6 has 268 horsepower this year.Though a manual transmission is offered, almost all models are sold with the 5 speed automatic.The engines have improved in efficiency and the V6 now offers a VCM cylinder deactivationtechnology. It delivers satisfying power and an EPA fuel economy rating of 19 city in 29 highway.This is impressive considering these are based on the new much more stringent 2008 fuel economyestimates. PZEV ultra low emissions models are also available.
Honda Accords have been equipped with double wishbone front suspensions in the past giving thevehicle it’s very fine handling characteristics.
Happily, Honda has opted to retain this pricey technology much to the joy of the new Accordbuyers. other upgrades the 2008 model include 4 wheel disc brakes, standard ABS brakes and VSAvehicle stability control on all models plus larger tires and wheels.
Other upgrades include and enhanced audio system which now includes an MP3 and aux. input jackand steering wheel audio controls. For those navigation system customers, the new model has beenupgraded with voice command and an 8 inch screen.
The styling is a matter of person taste. Comments range from “handsome” to “dignified” to”substantial”. The Accord has strong lines and a mostly angular shape. Honda is known more forbuilding practical reliable vehicles and the new Accord follows that path. The 2008 model has astarting price just above $20,000 which is a $600 increase but includes $1,400 in additionalstandard equipment.
The new Accord gives people wanting to buy a vehicle like this all the reasons in the world tojustify their urge to purchase. In the end, they’ve taken what is arguably the best midsize sedanavailable, made it even better and still offer it at a very affordable price.
