The stylish Honda Accord

The Honda Accord 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.

The new car has bold lines and an aggressive stance, which gives the car a much younger appeal. Although there is nothing overtly unconventional about its design, the car still manages to leave a lasting impression on the passersby.Honda Siel India has brought in the 2.4 litre variant to the country with both automatic and manual transmission options. There are other variants including a 3.5 litre V6 available in the international range of Honda, but as of now only the 2.4 litre model will be sold here in India.

The in-line four cylinders displace 2354cc and the 16-valve DOHC motor equipped with Honda patented iVTEC technology, pumps out 180 horses at 6500rpm and 222Nm of torque again at 6500rpm. The Accord always had good driveability as its strong selling point, and this remains unchanged even in the 2008 Accord. While the power on the automatic Accord feels a little sluggish initially, driving into the Sport mode, the response from the car is spot on.

The engine gives out a throaty note as you floor the gas, thanks to the intake which is a little louder than before. The car is strongly built, well-engineered and exhibits very high levels of refinement.

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.

In terms of styling, the car is at par with any other car in the same catagoty, proving more or less the same feaatures available in any other car. But, the fact remains that the car is still lagging behind its other variants like Honda city , Honda Civic & Honda Jazz. At the same time, it cannot be said as to when there will be a change in the trend at Accord will take over others in the family