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Honda reveals all-new Accord

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American Honda has finally revealed the all-new Accord in its sedan and coupe form, with a design that--although an evolution of the current-generation model--boasts an even more spacious and luxurious passenger cabin "wrapped in an upscale, sophisticated exterior designed to stand the test of time."

Scheduled to go on sale in the United States later this year, the all-new Accord has a bold grille that complements the hood's multiple styling lines, while a character line that flows through the door handles and flares upward to the rear conveys a sense of motion. Continuing the powerful and athletic stance that's conveyed at the rear is an inward slope where the fenders taper into the trunk and C-pillars.

 

TopGear.com.ph Philippine Car News - Honda reveals all-new Accord

Honda’s new midsize offering also has a more aerodynamic shape that--combined with low-drag exterior surfaces like the nearly flush windshield glass, flush-mounted windshield wipers, and careful underbody tailoring--promises enhanced fuel efficiency. In addition, premium details like LED daytime running lights, headlights and taillights hint at the sophisticated technology and luxury available inside.

Inside, smart packaging allows for increased passenger and cargo space for both the sedan and the coupe. An expansive greenhouse and rear seating area provide excellent levels of visibility and comfort for the driver and all passengers, while the all-new Accord's overall exterior lengths are noticeably shortened, contributing to a sportier driving character.

"This car is the most sculpted and most dynamic Accord yet," said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of product planning for American Honda. "Following Honda's long-held philosophy of 'man maximum, machine minimum,' the beautiful exterior evolved from a focus on interior space and the needs of the people inside it."

 

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  • Chrisahoy 10 months ago
     
    By "all-new" they meant new projector head lamps and LED tail lamps. lol
        1
  • car_mac 10 months ago
     
    For executives that doesn't have drivers. Its the only car that offers a coupe version in the midsize market here in the Philippines (correct me if I'm wrong).
        1
    • spherion03 10 months ago
       
      The coupe doesn't even sold here. It's only in US.
         
  • Rem 10 months ago
     
    Looks more like a refresh than all new to me. :| Tail lamps resemble Hyundai Genesis'.
        1
  • Fernando Amorsolo 9 months ago
     
    I still have 20:20 vision. I never see a resemblance of G Coupe or Sonata in anyway. Or maybe is it me, that is Lethargic? NO :|
       
    • elxdv 10 months ago
       
      it could be the honda designers got lethargic on this one
         
    • Rem 10 months ago
       
      I was talking about the Genesis sedan, not the coupe. :)
         
  • Kyoichi Sudo 9 months ago
     
    All-new? Why do I still see current Accord doors? You've got to be kidding Honda...
       
    • elxdv 10 months ago
       
      I think you're right Mr. Kyoichi ithe doors came from the prior version
         
  • ChairmanPineapple 9 months ago
     
    anong all new diyan eh mukhang facelift yun grills at likod, yun body pareho parin pati yun mga side sa current accord, well mas maganda kung makita ito sa personal and hoping honda change the dashboard design and make the buttons more simplified.
       
  • frankm 9 months ago
     
    Hyundai and Kia designs excite. Honda and Toyota designs bore. They seem retrogressing every year. The behind of new Accord is *gly. The look seems 5 years behind.
       
    • spherion03 10 months ago
       
      I agree. Kia is now improving, as well as Hyundai. Toyota Camry and Honda Accord looks so boring. Let's just wait for the All-new Mazda 6. :)
         
  • frankm 9 months ago
     
    Hyundai and Kia designs excite. Honda and Toyota designs bore. They seem retrogressing every year. The behind of new Accord looks oldish.

       
    • The Stig 9 months ago
       
      Mitsubishi astig!hahaha!
         
      • GotToRead 10 months ago
         
        It's hard to admit but Mitsubishi is dead.
           
        • elxdv 10 months ago
           
          yes indeed the mitsubishi market in indonesia, australia and new zealand is shrinking.
             
          • myk384 10 months ago
             
            and most especially in the US and Japan
               
        • The Stig 10 months ago
           
          well if thats true then I'm so freakin' sad...I really love their Lancer EX GT-A..Looks really damn good at their showroom here at SM City Gensan...i
             
  • isaac3654 9 months ago
     
    Yes it is an evolution rather than a revolution. Hmmmm, no final judgement until I see more photos. Ganyan din sinabi ko sa Civic FB, pero seeing more photos and seeing it in person changed my perception. I do think the design will stand the test of time. Only the Sonata, Camry, Optima, Legacy and 508 have timeless designs in the mid-size category.
       
    • isaac3654 9 months ago
       
      BTW, I've seen the spy shots of the Accord's interior before, and what they say as "Upscale Passenger Cabin", it does sound promising. I love this Accord! Love Honda, and, any word about Earth Dream's technology? I thought this Accord will be the first to feature it.
         
  • GTi 10 months ago
     
    I find it more of a facelift than truly all new.
       
    • elxdv 10 months ago
       
      yes I think the designer revised only the bumpers and grills, not unless it has a new engine or interior design.
         
  • tgstig 10 months ago
     
    dat chrome grille is from the old CR-V 2010 model
        1
  • GotToRead 10 months ago
     
    Bo-bo-bo-bo-boring, seriously Honda what happened to you? I'm a big fan of you until the 2012 Civic and uhmmmm this will come? Honda, you dominated the 80's and 90's why not bring back your crown?

    Well, I must say maybe you're just opening doors for Mazda. :)
        2
    • Kyoichi Sudo 10 months ago
       
      Mazda? No way dude! With their cars' fuel mileages? Oh dear, i don't want to remember our previous 6km/l Mazda 3....
         
      • markdejesus76 10 months ago
         
        Depende sa driving style yun. Mazda consumes more fuel because it offers more spirited driving and more accurate throttle response. With proper maintenance and efficient driving, fuel efficient naman ang mazda lalo na ngayon with their SkyActiv and other fuel efficiency upgrades. Rotary lang naman ang matakaw.
           
      • someonespecialisme 10 months ago
         
        if thats your basis for saying honda is better than mazda, its pointless coz my 1.8 fd gets around 6km/l also
           
      • GotToRead 10 months ago
         
        Dude, I was referring to the latest innovation and style of Mazda. Well in fuel mileage I think everyone can do that 6km/L in the segment where civic and mazda 3 belongs.
           
        • Kyoichi Sudo 9 months ago
           
          Well, I don't think having a 6km/l everyday is normal even though you're doing your most fuel-saving driving...
             
          • GotToRead 10 months ago
             
            That's why Mazda developed the SkyActiv technology :)
               
    • barry 10 months ago
       
      mas ok parin ang japan spec na accord. did you see it in their website? mas maganda pa yun....
         
  • jerichopo 10 months ago
     
    i don't like its design and its other specifications
       
  • BOOGIECAT 10 months ago
     
    Looks nice..
        1
  • markdejesus76 10 months ago
     
    Matagal na sa Honda yung design ng rear na ganyan ah. 2000 Honda accord ganyan din mas striking lang ngayon. Tska hindi lang naman design ang nagbabago sa "All-new". May styling cues na narretain tska inside ang nagbabago.
        4
  • Feeter Silverster 10 months ago
     
    It resembles Jaguar of the 90's. roundish shape. although high tech gadgets were present.
       
  • 007 10 months ago
     
    looks like the current model with new tail lights. although the honda design looks old compare to mazda
       
    • elxdv 10 months ago
       
      I think the design department is contributing to the shrinking demand of Honda cars in the Philippines aside from its higher than its competitors price, or maybe the design department budget is still reeling from the effects of the Japan earthquake.
         
      • GotToRead 10 months ago
         
        it's because of their s*cky design department. There's a news about their design team from north america will desgin the next generation products rather than their japanese brethren.
           
        • markdejesus76 10 months ago
           
          I wouldn't say "sucky" design department on them because as far as I know, what you say designs that sucks aren't designed by Japanese. They are designed by a team in all over the world and mostly Europeans and Americans using only the design cues from the previous Japanese designs. Kaya kung may sisisihin ka sa panget na design ng mga Japanese make, sisihin mo mga Amerikano tska Europeo hindi lng mga hapon.

          And also, designs are studied. Hindi yan parang pagkadesign, yan na. "Design to stand the test of time".
             
          • GotToRead 10 months ago
             
            Well majority of their current design is from Japan, I know designs must be evaluated not only by the japanese design team but also the american and european design teams. But majority of the design was from Japan so yeah they suck, that's why the North American design team will takeover the next generation Civic, but all in all to be fair all of Honda's current design suck.
                2
  • jayzeter19 10 months ago
     
    i'f i were the president/owner of honda.. I'll fire those damn old outdated designers and hire new ones which can provide me with a better car design that can last for a life time :D
        1
  • car_mac 10 months ago
     
    forget about the exterior looks, luxury and refinement is the main goal for this segment. the new accord does not look bad, it only resembles a lot from the previous model. i like this car for its reliability, unlike the sonata.
        2
    • Rem 10 months ago
       
      Were there reports about the quality issues with the Sonata? :)
         
    • jayzeter19 10 months ago
       
      At the moment theres no major complaints about the sonata in the net.. :D

      why the hate?? Do you even have one just to compare it? :D
      or it's just an Age old point of view that korean cars are inferior than japanese?
         
    • GotToRead 9 months ago
       
      Another japanese fanboy LOL
         
      • car_mac 10 months ago
         
        forget about it, i just like the car thats all
           
  • carwiki 9 months ago
     
    For me, the front looks like the 2003-2005 Accord USDM.
       
  • spherion03 10 months ago
     
    All-new?!? Are you kidding me? It just looks like a facelift to me!! What's happening Honda?
        1
    • jayzeter19 10 months ago
       
      Honda designers getting old :D
          1
  • BOOGIECAT 10 months ago
     
    Honda is just doing what Toyota does...Mildly redesign the exterior and interior of the car and sell it as a new generation car!
       
  • dmaxred18 9 months ago
     
    gwapo
       
  • rolandlr 9 months ago
     
    Yes, it is just a face lift of the current accord model. But, better than the new camry. Camry's latest look sucks, so boring...
       
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