Tested & Ripped : 2008 Honda Accord

Akshay1234 · 16th May 2008, 23:27

nice review mate. the only disappointing thing is the fact that honda has missed out so many features like the trip comp, projectors, esp,tcs, other little things. hopefully they will be included later if and when the 3.5l is launched. (or is that too hopefull?)

GTO · 17th May 2008, 12:20

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

nice review mate. the only disappointing thing is the fact that honda has missed out so many features like the trip comp, projectors, esp,tcs, other little things. hopefully they will be included later if and when the 3.5l is launched. (or is that too hopefull?)

The previous gen V6 was a complete dud in sales. Low FE, no manual and a competitive 2.4 killed it. Honda says that V6 power is not required in India, thus they don't plan on launching it. Nonsense. It is because it doesn't sell.

CR-V · 17th May 2008, 12:47

I think there is a striking resemblance between the rear lights of new accord and bmw 745.. no?
Seen one today, looks good, but not as good as CRV

(no offence different people, different prospective)

Akshay1234 · 17th May 2008, 13:27

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Originally Posted by GTO

The previous gen V6 was a complete dud in sales. Low FE, no manual and a competitive 2.4 killed it. Honda says that V6 power is not required in India, thus they don't plan on launching it. Nonsense. It is because it doesn't sell.

true but i do think the v6 didnt sell in tiny numbers. for example my building has about 5 accords out of which 4 are v6.

given2fly · 27th May 2008, 19:04

I saw the posters of new accord and my first reaction was "Doesn't it look like Hyundai Sonata Embera" from front?"! Some people will kill for this comparison but just my first look impression.

CaliforniaKnight · 28th May 2008, 00:35

I am just waiting to get my accord here. Lets compare and see.

Royal_Snake · 2nd June 2008, 21:01

Yeah.......new Accord does look like sonata from front.

vasudeva · 3rd June 2008, 11:59

I saw a black Accord yesterday on the road. Lookwise, it certainly looked perhaps better from all sides. Also looked bigger and somewhat similar to a Merc. However, the sharp chrome grille on the front looked a bit loud.

Blazkowicz · 3rd June 2008, 12:35

Does the new accord feature cruise control?

sbelekar · 4th June 2008, 09:51

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Originally Posted by Blazkowicz

Does the new accord feature cruise control?

Looking at their website, I dont think they have a cruise-control.

ST7677 · 1st July 2008, 15:18

No Accord in India doesn't come with Cruise control.

quicksilver · 1st July 2008, 16:23

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Originally Posted by ST7677

No Accord in India doesn't come with Cruise control.

The immediate outgoing model had cruise control on the V6 version... Hopefully the V6 of the current generation will also feature cruise control. Just overheard someone at Sundaram Honda mentioning that the V6 would be out before the year end.

GTO · 1st July 2008, 17:24

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Originally Posted by quicksilver

The immediate outgoing model had cruise control on the V6 version... Hopefully the V6 of the current generation will also feature cruise control.

To be honest, cruise control is not a feature that anybody is going to miss. I have never had the opportunity of using cruise control in India.

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Just overheard someone at Sundaram Honda mentioning that the V6 would be out before the year end.

Bring it on, Honda! And with an option of a manual tranny please.

skyline gtr r34 · 1st July 2008, 19:19

went for servicing at honda , also checked out the accord & C-RV .The new accord seems a VFM car with a attractive price , but i think HONDA has no given it enough equipment , colour choices are very less. But at 18 lakhs on road (base version) its the best buy , no other car comes close , the laura is smaller & not comfortable enough , the camry is expensive .The new look teana (coming soon) would be some competition, but still would not match the price of the accord .On the downside the car is too large around the same size as a e-class thus would be a nightmare in congested delhi roads .I loved the earlier one , which was perfect in size & was better to drive . However saying all this HONDA can't make enough of it & has a winner again , my DAD is seriously smitten by it & loves the black one & seems to have made up his mind on his next car.

jesal · 1st July 2008, 19:29

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Originally Posted by ST7677

No Accord in India doesn't come with Cruise control.

the v6 did have Cruise control

16th May 2008, 23:27	#31
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,266 Thanked: 12,321 Times	nice review mate. the only disappointing thing is the fact that honda has missed out so many features like the trip comp, projectors, esp,tcs, other little things. hopefully they will be included later if and when the 3.5l is launched. (or is that too hopefull?)
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17th May 2008, 12:47	#33
CR-V BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 183 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	I think there is a striking resemblance between the rear lights of new accord and bmw 745.. no? Seen one today, looks good, but not as good as CRV (no offence different people, different prospective)
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27th May 2008, 19:04	#35
given2fly BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 213 Thanked: 0 Times	I saw the posters of new accord and my first reaction was "Doesn't it look like Hyundai Sonata Embera" from front?"! Some people will kill for this comparison but just my first look impression.
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28th May 2008, 00:35	#36
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 980 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	I am just waiting to get my accord here. Lets compare and see.
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2nd June 2008, 21:01	#37
Royal_Snake BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 44 Thanked: 4 Times	Yeah.......new Accord does look like sonata from front.
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3rd June 2008, 11:59	#38
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	I saw a black Accord yesterday on the road. Lookwise, it certainly looked perhaps better from all sides. Also looked bigger and somewhat similar to a Merc. However, the sharp chrome grille on the front looked a bit loud.
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3rd June 2008, 12:35	#39
Blazkowicz BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 30 Thanked: 13 Times	Cruise Control?? Does the new accord feature cruise control?
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1st July 2008, 15:18	#41
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,054 Thanked: 73 Times	No Accord in India doesn't come with Cruise control.
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1st July 2008, 19:19	#44
skyline gtr r34 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DELHI Posts: 231 Thanked: 20 Times	went for servicing at honda , also checked out the accord & C-RV .The new accord seems a VFM car with a attractive price , but i think HONDA has no given it enough equipment , colour choices are very less. But at 18 lakhs on road (base version) its the best buy , no other car comes close , the laura is smaller & not comfortable enough , the camry is expensive .The new look teana (coming soon) would be some competition, but still would not match the price of the accord .On the downside the car is too large around the same size as a e-class thus would be a nightmare in congested delhi roads .I loved the earlier one , which was perfect in size & was better to drive . However saying all this HONDA can't make enough of it & has a winner again , my DAD is seriously smitten by it & loves the black one & seems to have made up his mind on his next car.
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