Honda Accord

Honda New Accord Description :

New Honda Accord has made great efforts to redesign it completely, and is present with a larger wheel base with more advance exteriors to make the look more appealing and stylish. The overall length and width of the car is also increased which in turn make it the best dimension car in its class. The thin front pillars give ample rigidity for the positioning of dashboard and the wiper placement gives the clear visibility to see ahead.
 
Honda New Accord is available with two engine options- the 2.4L, 4 - Cylinder i- VTEC engine and 3.5, V6, SHOC i-VTEC with PGM-Fi fuel system. The former delivers a power of 180PS at 6300 rpm and belts out a top torque of 222 Nm at 4300 rpm. This sedan is mated with 5 speed manual transmission and automatic gearbox.
 
The top end variant of  Honda Accord is equipped with 3.5L, V6, i-VTEC engine that produces a max power of 275 PS at 6200 rpm and churns out a peak torque of 339 Nm at 5,000 rpm. The same automatic 5 speed transmission is incorporated in this higher displacement engine.
 
The all new i- VTEC engine in Honda Accord promises better fuel economy with Honda's Variable Cylinder Management Technology. The engine gives superb environmental performance and meets Euro-IV emission levels and is E-10 compliant. The new looks of Honda Accord 2008 in India is geared towards the E-class proportions.
 
The Honda logo in chrome proudly sits in the middle that boasts of "Quality Brand" for an Indian customer. With increase in the size of the car, there is no compromise in pleasure and fuel efficiency. The sedan segment car is priced between 18 to 26 Lacs.
 
The sedan, New Honda Accord comes with a lot of safety features including intelligent six airbags, Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body, G-FORCE Control Technology (G-CON) for enhanced safety of the vehicle occupants during a collision, ABS, EBD, Front 3 point seat belts with automatic tensioning system, Front active headrests that help mitigate neck shock in a rear end collision, etc.
 
New Honda Accord comes with ultra comfortable cabin features such as advanced audio system with USB slot, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, eight-way power seat adjustment with lumbar support, rear audio controls, rear AC vents and reading lights at the rear.

Honda Accord Models

Compare the Honda Accrod Models

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Honda Accord is the 8th generation Honda Accord that was launched in 2008 with extra advanced features and technology. Honda New Accord is available in two types of engines- 2.4 L and 3.5L V6 engine.
 
Honda Accord is equipped with a 2.4L engine that is available in 3 types with both automatic and manual transmission. These are Honda New Accord 2.4, Honda New Accord 2.4 Elegance and Honda New Accord 2.4 Inspire. All these variants come with 5 speed manual transmission gearbox and 5 speed automatic transmission gearbox with paddle shift availability to give a stimulating experience with better performance and fuel efficiency. The Shift Holding System avoids unnecessary shifting of gears and gives a smooth driving experience. Honda New Accord with its powerful engine gives a mileage of around 7.3 kmpl in the city road and 10 kmpl on the highway.
 
Honda Accord that is equipped with 3.5 L V6 engine has i-VTEC type engine, an advanced Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system that according to the driving condition switches amongst 6, 4 and 3 Cylinder combustion. Honda Accord 3.5L delivers impressive fuel economy in the VCM mode.

Power

Honda Accord as said is available in two different types of engines- 2.4L and 3.5L V6. The DOHC i- VTEC engine available in 2.4 L is very fuel efficient and delivers hassle free performance with a Maximum Power of 180 PS at 6500 rpm and a Maximum Torque of 222 Nm at 4300 rpm.
 
Honda New Accord available with 3.5 L V6 i- VTEC engine also comes in 2 models- 3.5 L V6 and 3.5L V6 Inspire. The Programmed Fuel Injection System makes the car very fuel efficient and a better performer. Honda New Accord 3.5L V6 produces a Maximum Power of 275 PS at 6200 rpm with a Maximum Torque of 339 Nm at 5000 rpm.

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Acceleration and Pick up

Honda Accord engine comes with both manual and automatic transmission. The 2.4L engine produces a maximum power of 180PS at 6500rpm and a maximum torque of 222Nm at 4300rpm. The 2.4 L Manual Transmission engines deliver a breakthrough acceleration of 0-100 kmph in just 9.2 seconds with a top Speed of 223 kmph.
 
Honda Accord engine is equipped with Intelligent 5 speed automatic transmission Paddle Shift which takes the comfort of driving to a new level. This helps in delivering brisk acceleration, smooth shifting and fuel efficiency for the car. Thus the 2.4L automatic transmission engine touches a stupendous 0-100 kmph in a span of 11.8 seconds and achieves a top speed of 223 kmph.
 
Honda Accord 3.5L V6 Automatic Transmission engine accelerates from 0 to 100kmph in just 7.85 second with a top speed of 224 kmph.

Honda Accord Exteriors

Exterior Appearance

New Honda Accord, the 8th generation of Honda Accord is redesigned with a more bold, dynamic and charismatic looks to capture heart and soul of the car lovers. This Sedan segment car has added more style, more comfort and more sophistication with it.
 
The new looks of Honda Accord 2008 in India is geared towards the E-class proportions. The exteriors are far better than its earlier version and you can be proud of its smooth contours. The long stretched headlights with bold tough lines along the hood make the look more appealing. The Honda logo in chrome proudly sits in the middle that boasts of "Quality Brand" for an Indian customer. The car has front and rear fog lamps located in specially designed 3D style slots. Protectors at all sides are placed smartly for safety of the classy exterior without spoiling the appearance of the Honda Accord 2008.
 
New Honda Accord comes with body colour rear view mirrors and chrome finished door handles along with single chrome finished exhaust. It is also packed with side, front and rear under spoilers. The rear side is very common and has bold taillight clusters with embossed style design. The machine has alloy wheels that increase the style quotient of the four wheeler.

 Exterior Measurements

New Honda Accord is a premium segment sedan car with a capacity of 5 passengers. The exterior dimensions of the car are- Length- 4950mm, Width- 1845mm, Height- 1475mm, with a Wheelbase of 2800mm. The ground clearance available in this car is 155mm.

Honda Accord Interiors

Interior Appearance

The all new Honda Accord, is its 8th generation sedan spells style and sophistication whether it is its exterior and interior. The Interior quality of Honda Accord is brilliant. The roomy interior makes the driving very pleasant and gives you a feeling of openess even in jam packed traffic.
 
The beige colour interior adds glitters to the Honda New Accord. The other features available in new Honda Accord are Leather Interior, Power Lumbar Support, Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel, Leather Steering Wheel, Luxury 4 Spoke with Aluminum Colour Panel, Leather Gear Knob, Front Center Armrest with Multifunctional Console, Vanity Mirror with Illumination (Driver & Passenger), Foot Light, Map Light with Sun glass Box, Lockable Glove box with Illumination, Outside Temperature Gauge, Digital Clock, Seat Back Pocket (Driver & Passenger), Front and Rear Door Pocket, Front and Rear Cup holder, Rear Center Armrest with Trunk-through, Noise & Vibration Reduction Carpet, etc. The most exciting features of the interior are Rear AC vent , Rear reading light and Rear foldable seat. All these smart features give the Honda New Accord an overall stylish look.

Interior Comfort

Honda Accord is redesigned to add more style and comfort to the car. The car is now equipped with more advanced comfort features. Some of these features are Paddle Shift Standard with AT, Dual Zone Air Conditioning, 8 Way Power Drive Seat, Audio System with 6 CD Changer & MP3 Player, USB Connector, 6 Speakers, Accessory Socket, Rear Armrest with Audio Control, Key less Entry with Trunk Open (2 Keys). Auto Door Lock by Speed makes the journey tension free.  
 
The other features installed in the new Honda Accord are Power Door Mirror, Power Retractable Door Mirror, Front and Rear Power Window, Headlight Height Adjuster, Flat Blade Wiper, Preparation for Mobile Phone with Blue tooth Interface.

Interior Measurements

New Honda Accord is a Premium Segment Sedan car with a seating capacity of 5. The car is very spacious with ample legroom, shoulder room and hip room. The overall increase is 25mm.

Engine Capacity and Performance

New Honda Accord is available in two different types of engines- 2.4 L and 3.5L V6. Honda Accord with 2.4 L engine comes in 3 models- 2.4 Elegance and Inspire with both Manual and Automatic Transmission. The DOHC i- VTEC engine with PGM FI (Programmed Fuel Injection System) available in 2.4L is very fuel efficient and delivers hassle free performance. It offers a maximum power of 180PS at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 222Nm at 4300rpm.
 
Honda Accord is also available in 3.5 L V6 i- VTEC engine. The Powerful Intelligent 5 Speed Automatic engine with paddle shafts makes it very fuel efficient and a great performer. The Programmed Fuel Injection System makes the car very fuel efficient. Honda New Accord 3.5L V6 produces a maximum power of 275 PS at 6200 rpm with a Maximum Torque of 34.5 kgm at 5000 rpm.
 
Honda Accord is powered by Drive-by-Wire technology that works with an electronic position sensor connected to the accelerator pedal; it sends an electronic signal to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) .
 
Honda F1 inspired electronically controlled Intelligent 5 speed paddle shift gives you unmatchable driving comfort. The system utilizes mill's broad torque curve for agile acceleration, maximum fuel efficiency and butter-smooth gear-shifting. A shift hold control system reduces unnecessary gear shift up in cornering and supplies acceleration after making a turn.

Wheels

The new Honda Accord comes with 16 inches alloy wheels that make the look more robust and attractive. The all new Honda Accord also comes with puncture proof tubeless tyres for a hassle free journey. The tyre size is 215 / 60 R16 Radial Tubeless, which is sufficient in controlling this big size Honda Accord in case of off-roading. This tyre size is also of great help in slippery road and minimizes the chances of skidding.

Braking and Handling

Honda Accord is available with a very good braking system. The front brakes are multilateral ventilated disc brakes and the rear brakes are disc type. The braking system helps in decelerating the car when needed. Honda Accord is also equipped with the ABS (Anti lock Braking System) which helps in decelerating the car when it is moving in great speed. This is an automatic braking system which works in the car. The Honda New Accord is packed with front Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring and Stabilizer fork and rear one is multi-link with Coil Spring and Stabilizer.

Handling and Safety

Honda Accord is by all means a safe car. Both the active and passive safety features are available in the car. Honda has always taken care of the safety measures for the passengers. Some of the advanced safety features are intelligent six airbags, including side curtain air bags, Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body and G-FORCE Control Technology (G-CON) for safety of the travellers during a collision. Some other safeguards includes in Honda New Accord are Dual Front i-SRS Airbags, Side Airbags with OPDS, Side Curtain Airbags, ABS, EBD, BA, Front Active Headrest G-CON, ACE (Advanced Compatible Engineering), High Mount Brake Light, Seat belt Pretensioner & Load Limiter System, 3 Point Rear Center Seat Belt, Rear Center Headrest, Security Alarm System, Immobilizer, Wave Blade Keys, Full Size Spare Tyre.
 
The use of high-tensile steel has been considerably increased, improving torsional rigidity while achieving major weight savings.

Stereo and Accessories

Honda Accord is a very stylish car with unmatchable interiors and accessories attached to it. Honda New Accord is equipped with Audio System with 6 CD Changer & MP3 Player and six Speakers to add more sound effect. Audio controls at rear armrest are also provided which is a great feature for the passengers sitting behind.
 
Other accessories include USB Connector, 6 Speakers, Accessory Socket, Leather upholstery, etc. The Honda New Accord comes with dual zone air conditioning system along with rear AC vents.

Honda New Accord Pros :

Stylish, Spacious, Comfortable, High Performance Engine.

Honda New Accord Cons :

Expensive.