Honda Accord

Introduction:

Best known for its sedan variant, Honda Accord is a series of automobiles manufactured by Japanese brand Honda since 1976. It has been one of the best selling cars globally for Honda. The Honda Accord got a huge buyers crowd and garnered respect with its comfortable, room, intelligently engineered and easy to drive characteristics. Since then It has gone through mass changes. The current generation Accord is oriented to bring remarkable levels of luxury and style and is equipped with advanced car technology resulting into exceptional performance.

Engine, Mileage and its variants :

Honda Accord in its ninth generation innates years of experimentation and development. The i-VTEC petrol engine gives the great driving experience and improved fuel economy. Accord offers the choice of two powerful engine within the hood: 2.0 lite SOHC and 2.4 liter DOHC engine.

A. 2.0 liter engine generates the power of 153 hp with the max. torque of 189 Nm at 4300 rpm.

B. 2.4 liter engine generates the power of 177 hp with the max. torque of 222 Nm at 4300 rpm.

Both engines are equipped with five speed automatic transmission which includes a shift indicator to tell the best moment to change gear maximizing the fuel economy which assists to provide effortless motoring. The 2.4 liter substantial engine achieves the top speed of 208 kmph while crossing the speedmark of 100 kmph within 8 seconds. The fuel consumption lies between 12.82 – 13.33 kmpl.

Exteriors :

With the attractive styling and prefect blend of precision engineering and remarkable styling, Honda Accord offers delightful experience. It is a model inhibiting human-centered genuineness and creativity. The front fascia is embellished with the blade shaped chrome grille and LED headlights which also improves visibility reducing power consumption by 50 percent. The LED daytime running lights look attractive with crease lines over bonnet which makes it more dynamic. The stylish character line defines the athletic prowess while with flared edges Accord gets the bold stance. The aesthetically design side profile flaunts its agility with surface lines while the body colour exterior mirrors with door handles are given chrome touch while the projected tail lights at rear with meticulously crafted tail gate gives the sophisticated presence. The eye catching sedan gets is presence across the dimension of 4946 x 1845 x 1476 mm ( L X W X H ) with wheelbase of 2800 mm.

Interiors :

With attractive styling and aesthetically designed features, Accord offers the perfect blend of craftsmanship and high-class technology. The innovative approach is exhibited with the better utilization of every space and corner without making any compromise to the level of comfort and styling. The cabin is embellished with imaginative features which makes everything at ease on the road. The adjustable driver seats is equipped with memory function while the leather multi-functional steering wheel is mounted with Bluetooth controls allowing to receive calls without taking eyes off the road. The customizable temperature is set with the dual zone automatic climate control for driver and front passenger. The 8 inch screen works as the multi information display while the Honda satellite navigation system with voice recognition performs an intuitive operation. The audio system is also integrated with touch screen display to operate conveniently.

Safety, Brakes and Miscellaneous:

The latest generation ACE body architecture is used in Accord which dissipates the impact energy and reduces the collision risk. In the event of under-steering and over-steer condition, the vehicle stability assist to restore the intended course. The powerful 4 wheel disc brakes system is integrated with Anti lock brake system which modulates the brake to help prevent wheel lock up and assists driver in retaining steering control again. In case of severe collision the front side and curtain SRS airbags negates the sever injury chances.

Verdict :

The highly accomplished cockpit that Accord gets adds little more flair than its previous models. The splendid range of equipment and optimum ride quality is rendered along with respectable fuel economy. All in all, Accord lives up to its name and the badge it carries.