2008 Honda Accord
August 22, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
Honda America has unveiled official images of the new 2008 Honda Accord. The new Accord will go on sale in the U.S. in mid September. Australian delivery dates are still unconfirmed.
For a car that came to Australia over 30 years ago, the Honda Accord has become a symbol of reliable and refined Japanese engineering. In 1999 Honda starting importing Accords built in Thailand but by mid 2003 Honda launched the Japanese built Accord Euro which became a crucial success for the company.
The new Accord is a big improvement over the old, somewhat, boring model. From the front the new design is more aggressive and highlights Honda’s commitment to move away from the “another boring Honda” image.
As for the rear, it still seems to share some similarities with the outgoing model. What we like so much about the new car isn’t the new Accord it self, but the thought that if the new standard Accord looks this good, we can only imagine what the new Accord Euro will look like!
In the States, the new Accord is available with a range of engines, from a 3.5-liter V6 producing 197 kW and 337Nm, an enhanced 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine with 139kW and 220Nm to a base model 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine with 130kW and 219Nm.
The interesting thing about the American Accords, is their cylinder deactivation technology, using a similar method to the Chrysler 300C, the current V6 Accord can turn off three of it’s six cylinders while cruising.
Building on this technology, the new models allow for deactivation of 3 or 2 cylinders, giving the engine the ability to run on three or four-cylinders, depending on load (each variant is offered with or without the cylinder deactivation technology).
Fuel economy is rated at around 12 litres /100km for city driving and a very respectable 8 litres /100km for highway driving. Honda America has also dumped the Accord Hybrid noting lack of demand and easing fuel prices.
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It’s a little bit ‘Aurion’ isn’t it…
I was going to say it was a bit Korean-ish. Reminds me of the new Hyundai Elantra.
Aurion & Sonata blend & Maxima (from side on at front) and rear side on looks bit BMW as very identifiable pointie real tailights – Is a nice vehicle nonetheless with bit more attitude (aggressive looking then previous bland models), catchy, great lines and symmetry as it all flows well as a package!!! Hopefully here Downunder we get the cylinder deactivation technology that graces the 300C! Shame the Yankees ditched the hybrid technology as fuel prices ease back FOR NOW!
Viewing from the side, the rear taillights look like they were ripped off a BMW 5 series.
thats true JW, I didnt spot that!, but yes infact they look very similar
First thing I thought when I saw the photo was ‘Hyundai Sonata’
CAMRY – AURION
whitegoods plain
nuff said!
Hmmm interesting…
Styling is typical boring japenese, but it will sell being a honda and an accord.
The power figures for the 3.5 V6 is notable, Ford’s duratec 3.5l V6 that will see duty in Falcon from 2010 in some form, has the same power outputs on regular fuel, while i’m positive that Hondas 3.5 V6 requires premium for it’s figures…
So much for the japense making superior performing V6 engines over the western makers…
Styling leaps ahead of dumm holden and ford where more than 50% are faulty in workmanship. Inside styling is outstanding Honda quality, lets hope for wider tyers at least 225s. 3.5 liter engine more powerfull than holden commodore or ford falcon crap!!!!!!!!
I wonder how much money holden and ford pays for fake test reports, so they look good in the public and sell there 2nd and 3rd graders.
I can’t wait for this Accord. I have a 2006 Accord which I think is the best looking accord currently and the new one is better. My Accord is the best value for money car for the size, features and quality in the Australian market. It is a wonder why more people are not buying it. The new one is 3.3 inches longer and more roomy. What is this going to do to the already very slow selling Legend which has a smaller boot and cabin than the current Accord. Legend is a great car but Honda should include things like GPS, night vision, radar cruise, etc that they offer in countires like Japan. Honda Australia much offer the widest tyre possible as at least an option.
the new honda accord look suck man, i love camry more.
and compare the ald accord and new accord i support old one.
it is very bad in looks and a bit good in looks