Accord V6 launched in India - Page 2 - Team-BHP

Shan2nu · 14th March 2004, 04:41

i don't think the M/T is coming here.........

Regards...
Shan2nu

CaliAtenza · 14th March 2004, 09:28

Btw, i don't think they would put the manual in the sedan because the 6speed manual is only offered in North America and in the coupe only.

Powerslave · 15th March 2004, 06:26

For 16.9, this is good competition for the others. But prices have to come down still.
Looks like this vechicle is equipped with all the goodies - *leather, alloy wheels, power-everything, climate control, traction. Except perhaps a sunroof. I wouldn't miss it. Anyone know if this vehicle can be purchased with option packs mix n' match ?

--V

Dippy · 15th March 2004, 11:55

No idea Powerslave I guess the car has just reachred dealerships. Will have to go down ther and check the options

Cheers

Shan2nu · 15th March 2004, 12:39

I think 17 for a Honda Accord V6 is ok. I was expecting it to be around 18-19.
BTW, is the Indian version coming with "Variable Cylinder Management". If so, then expect it to turn out some amazing fuel efficiency figures, maybe even better than that of the 4 pot Accord.

Regards...
Shan2nu

GTO · 15th March 2004, 13:46

Yes Shantanu, the Indian version is mechanically identical to its American counterpart. It does have the cylinder shut-off feature while cruising.

Powerslave, there arent as many mix&match options as in the States with the Accord. Both the Bombay dealers are offering sunroofs on the entire range.

GTO

Dippy · 15th March 2004, 15:58

Have the test drives started?

Cheers

Powerslave · 15th March 2004, 21:52

In other words, if I wanted a V6 Accord without the sunroof and leather seats, I couldn't get one ? No base models !?
Cloth seats suit Indian weather conditions better, I think. Anybody here with leather in their vehicle would like to comment ?

Also, the model found in other markets has a hp rating of 240, correct ?

--V

GTO · 15th March 2004, 22:08

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]In other words, if I wanted a V6 Accord without the sunroof and leather seats, I couldn't get one ? No base models !?

Correct, and its not limited to the V6. Even the current I-4 Accord cant be had without leathers and alloys! The only trim its available in is the Vti-L, and the only variants are stick shift, Auto or V6. Accord Prices here

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ] Cloth seats suit Indian weather conditions better, I think. Anybody here with leather in their vehicle would like to comment ?

I had heard that too, but no problems whatsoever with the leather seats in my C Class. In fact, the Stanleys do not heat up at all even if it is parked right under the sun. I havent got darker tints installed yet (right now its plain glass), but these glasses will help cool the interior all the more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]Also, the model found in other markets has a hp rating of 240, correct ?

Yes but almost all Indian car manufacturers detune their engines and lower compression ratios to accomodate the highly irregular fuel quality as also the lower octane levels available here.

GTO

v12 · 15th March 2004, 22:31

the Acura TL 3.2 V6 produces 270 bhp

14th March 2004, 04:41	#16 (permalink)
Shan2nu Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli/Blore - Karnataka - India Posts: 4,073 View My Garage	i don't think the M/T is coming here......... Regards... Shan2nu __________________ VTEC flyby - youtube.com/watch?v=1AhWJlVRPqE

15th March 2004, 11:55	#19 (permalink)
Dippy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 4,500 View My Garage	No idea Powerslave I guess the car has just reachred dealerships. Will have to go down ther and check the options Cheers __________________ My name is Adrian Sutil. You can call me ADDY - Force India dippy@team-bhp.com

15th March 2004, 12:39	#20 (permalink)
Shan2nu Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli/Blore - Karnataka - India Posts: 4,073 View My Garage	I think 17 for a Honda Accord V6 is ok. I was expecting it to be around 18-19. BTW, is the Indian version coming with "Variable Cylinder Management". If so, then expect it to turn out some amazing fuel efficiency figures, maybe even better than that of the 4 pot Accord. Regards... Shan2nu __________________ VTEC flyby - youtube.com/watch?v=1AhWJlVRPqE

15th March 2004, 13:46	#21 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,412 View My Garage	Yes Shantanu, the Indian version is mechanically identical to its American counterpart. It does have the cylinder shut-off feature while cruising. Powerslave, there arent as many mix&match options as in the States with the Accord. Both the Bombay dealers are offering sunroofs on the entire range. GTO __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

15th March 2004, 15:58	#22 (permalink)
Dippy Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 4,500 View My Garage	Have the test drives started? Cheers __________________ My name is Adrian Sutil. You can call me ADDY - Force India dippy@team-bhp.com

14th March 2004, 09:28	#17 (permalink)
CaliAtenza BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LAX-SNA-BFL-BLR Posts: 240	Btw, i don't think they would put the manual in the sedan because the 6speed manual is only offered in North America and in the coupe only.

15th March 2004, 06:26	#18 (permalink)
Powerslave BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY/USA Posts: 95	For 16.9, this is good competition for the others. But prices have to come down still. Looks like this vechicle is equipped with all the goodies - *leather, alloy wheels, power-everything, climate control, traction. Except perhaps a sunroof. I wouldn't miss it. Anyone know if this vehicle can be purchased with option packs mix n' match ? --V

15th March 2004, 21:52	#23 (permalink)
Powerslave BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY/USA Posts: 95	In other words, if I wanted a V6 Accord without the sunroof and leather seats, I couldn't get one ? No base models !? Cloth seats suit Indian weather conditions better, I think. Anybody here with leather in their vehicle would like to comment ? Also, the model found in other markets has a hp rating of 240, correct ? --V

15th March 2004, 22:31	#25 (permalink)
v12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,819 View My Garage	the Acura TL 3.2 V6 produces 270 bhp __________________ Enfield Cafe Racer completed. Yamaha Cafe Racer started.

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