2009 Honda Accord Euro revealed
February 11, 2008 by George Skentzos
With the 2008 Honda Accord set to make its Australian debut later this month at the Melbourne International Motor Show, Honda has taken the covers off its highly-anticipated 2009 Accord Euro edition.
A sharper rendition of the current model, the all-new Accord Euro adopts a more muscular stance as it is significantly wider and slightly lower than the outgoing model.
The Accord Euro range will be one of the first to offer a complete engine line-up which complies with Euro 5 emissions set to take effect in September 2009.
The new i-DTEC diesel engine employs the latest piezoelectric multi-stage fuel injection technology, more efficient exhaust gas recirculation and a particulate filter for significantly reduced emissions.
Power and torque figures of the i-DTEC engine have been increased with 110kW available at 4,000rpm whilst peak torque stands at 350Nm from a lazy 2,000rpm.
The 2.0-litre i-VTEC petrol engine offers similar performance to its predecessor with 114kW of power, but extends its class leading fuel economy.
The more powerful 2.4-litre engine also outranks its predecessor with 147kW of power at 7,000rpm and 233Nm.
All three engines are mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, however the petrol variants also offer an optional 5-speed automatic.
A shift indicator light on manual models advises when to shift gears either up or down for optimal fuel efficiency as opposed to performance; Honda tests have demonstrated fuel savings of as much as 5 per cent simply by following these commands.
The 5-speed automatic transmission incorporates steering wheel mounted paddles which allow manual shifting and gear hold whilst in sequential shift mode.
The lower centre of gravity and wider track have made the new Accord Euro a far more nimble creature, featuring all-new front double wishbone and rear multilink suspension with variable rate dampers, plus greater body rigidity.
Speed sensitive electric power steering and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) is standard on all models. These technologies come together in Motion Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS) which detects instability in slippery conditions and automatically initiates subtle steering inputs aimed at prompting the driver to steer in the correct direction.
The optional Advanced Driving Assist System (ADAS) combines both safety and convenience incorporating a suite of three technologies: Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS).
The first of these is the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) which uses a camera to detect the car deviating from a traffic lane and provides steering torque when necessary, thereby reducing the burden of motorway driving while at the same time enhancing safety.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) uses a millimetre-wave radar to maintain a consistent distance to a vehicle directly in front, for more relaxed, less tiring driving.
The third ADAS system is the Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) which monitors the following distance and closing rate between the Accord and the car directly in front of it, warning the driver when a collision is likely and helping reduce impact when a collision becomes unavoidable.
Australian pricing, availability and specifications are yet to be announced, however the 2009 Honda Accord Euro sedan and touring models will hit overseas showrooms mid next year.
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I like it, the interior is an improvement on the last in terms of styling and the Euro is still the best car in its class. Even the current Euro outdoes the new Mazda 6 for me. The interior of the Libery and Mazda still looks cheap, full of plastic and very Japanese, while the Accord styling lives up to its name on the inside. The outside still looks Japanese instead of European (current and new model) but I could live with that.
In terms of features I am comparing it to BMW or Audi cause the Mazda and Subi can’t compete in this area, completely outclassed.
Class, its just class! I have the current style Euro and I agree with Batman, it beats the Subi and Mazda. Drove a friends Subi last night, didn’t like it, very basic inside and the interior :(, Euro beats it hands down. The Honda has everything and looks and feels classy. However Batman, I do disagree with you re the outside, I think the Euro looks smart, smooth and stylish. The new Mazda does look sleek from the outside but for some reason they just can’t get the inside right! Euro for me hands down.
No not for me! The exterior has hardly changed at all and the rear end of the wagon is ugly!
Just heard from a Honda insider that the wagon won’t be released in Australia until some time after 2010 if at all.
having been to my local Honda dealer and having seen the latest brochure given to all the sales rep pre launch on June 20 I was really taken with the new Honda Accord Euro, even though they have removed the variable cruise control and lane asist (which the Lexus IS250 sport luxury has).
Whilst I can do without the aforementioned features what I think is really stupid and which has led me to spend another $18000 buying a Lexus IS250 is the lack of Bluetooth. How can a car manufacturer these days not have Bluetooth? Even the Ford Falcon has Bluetooth? Really sad Honda, really sad.
I agree Todd, I am dumbfounded that Honda Australia expects me to buy a top of the range Euro Luxury Sat Nav model then PAY EXTRA for some workshop mechanic to rip it apart to install a fiddly module with 3 buttons on it as my Integrated bluetooth… you have to to be f***n joking!Luv to know where that thing flys off to when the side air bags go off. Ah yes and the adaptive cruise control and any other innovative wizardry that Honda Australia thinks it can rip out of the UK version hoping Ozzie punters will still lap up the dumb down version. oooh … What a joke. Nice car, but am sick of the contempt or lack of understanding from the luddities at Honda Australia, For a bit extra yes a Lexus looks like it will be the go this time. They dont even give me the opportunity to PAY for the full blown overses version even if I wanted to sorry Honda… you have stuffed up this time..
I have recently acquired the Euro lux nav, I’ve also read the previous comments in here and while everyone is entitled to their opinions I must say that some folks are way off the mark.Firstly, it’s a great car both in looks and performance.It handles the road incredibly well, and responds better than expected when needed. Put your foot down on the accel and it goes like a v6, bear in mind it’s only four cyls.I’ve taken it to 200 clicks and it’s real smooth.What with all the extras ,comfort, looks and performance I’d recommend it to anyone who takes pleasure in just driving a car.Though revheads should probably look elsewhere.
It seems a long time since my May 2 comments ….. but I am extremely disappointed with my new Euro. I had a 2003 model for 4 1/2 years and put up with an inaccurate speedometer all that time. Made a bold (and subsequently BAD) decision to purchase the 2008 model, as soon as it was available. Now I find that the speedometer is even MORE inaccurate. And Honda Australia refuse to do anything, hiding behind the ADRs that allow an inaccurate reading of up to 10% plus 4 kph !! How ridiculous !! If a global car maker like Honda that operates an F1 team and just spent thousands of dollars in promotion at Indy race in Qld, it should be expected of them to make much more accurate instrumentation – I certainly do. And I have been let down badly. And with the immediate depreciation of the car I cannot afford the loss to trade the car as soon as I would like. I find the arrogance of Honda to not do anything, and not want to do anything, extremely offputting. ANd when I do trade away from Honda, it will be very unlikely I would ever consider buying another one of their cars. Has anyone else had a problem like this with their Honda Accord Euro?
This is in response to “Debrah Says: March 9th, 2008″ I have never read so much sh*t before. I bought a brand new VY SS 5.7 in 2002, and these are the thing that BROKE within the first 30,000km…. Replaced gear box, replaced diff, electric arial x 3, electric drivers seat, driver and passenger electric windows, rear suspension, power stearing punp, alternator, radiator, and so many switchs and globes that I lost count….. and these are the things i remember. I said i was never going to buy a nother holden or ford and that I didn’t.
I have just bought a Euro lux navi and if feels like I’m in a spaceship comapred to a $52,000 holden SS!!
I also test drove the accord lux and that thing would leave the VYSS for dead in a 0-150km/h. When I made the comparisim between the SS and a euro I would have rathered getting into a horse and cart then get into another SS.
Euro might not be that quick off the mark, but if you can keep the revs up, you can have some great fun…down the Gorge…. people from adelaide will know what i mean.
Honda Euro for me over anything GMH or Fords can ever produce!
BTW…Colin, the speedo in my Euro is only 4% out and that I have professionly test. Are you sure you have a Euro or a Civic as this was the problem with the Civics?
Hello Sh*t Holden ….. I have a Honda Accord Euro (base model – as I could not justify the extra cash for add-on’s I didnt want for the Lux model) definately. I had my car tested by RAA to check the accuracy of the speedometer. I can believe that your instrumentation may be different to mine as it was probably assembled from a different batch. I have asked Honda to replace with another instrumentation cluster but they refuse and are rude at the same time. As I said … arrogance. I am very glad you like and enjoy your Honda experience – other than my big gripe about the instrumentation, I am overall happy with the car, I think !! All the best mate.
Has anybody done or heard of a comparison between the Accord Euro and the Accord V6, not engine alone but overall ??? I would like to have my cake and eat it and therefore would like a Euro with the 3litre V6 engine but I’ll have to talk to Honda about that ;-)
Hey Yerman…. no chance I tried that..
Have just bought one of these a my biggest complaint is the interior quality. Plastics are poor quality and there are so many different materials and pieces.
Also, I am already having some issues with A/C (doesn’t cool) and electronic fuel / km monitor which has started rising even when I’m rolling downhill. Looks like, as I feared, all the electronic gadgets might not hold up.