New Honda Accord 2008 Sedan and coupe

Pictures of 2008 Honda Accord Sedan & Coupe:-The all-new 2008 Accord is here and will be launched in India next year. With more style, more luxury and more sophistication than ever.This is the largest, most luxurious Accord ever. From its distinctive lines and its available 17" wheels, the all-new Accord Sedan has a commanding presence that’s sure to impress.

Style

* Commanding full-size sedan presence
* Performance-inspired lines and details
* Rich new color choices
* Wide-opening doors for ease of entry and exit
Performance

* Available 268-hp engine (V-6)
* Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)offers both brisk acceleration and fuel efficiency (V-6)
* Choice of 5-Speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission
Luxury

* Supple leather-trim (EX-L) and ample passenger space
* Available navigation system and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® capability
* Dual-zone automatic climate control (EX-L)
Interiors of Accord:

2007 Honda Accord:-

Unlike the previous generation, this generation Accord will not offer a hybrid verson, as Honda felt their "hybrid system works better on smaller cars". Instead, Honda will offer a diesel version of the Accord starting in the 2009 model year, which will offer better fuel economy than the gasoline versions, and will be 50-state emissions compliant. The Accord diesel for the US market was confirmed at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, and may be unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.

Honda has stated that the V6 models of the Accord features better fuel efficiency due to Honda's Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system, which shuts off 2 or 3 of the cylinders depending on the type of driving (i.e. city driving, uphill/downhill driving, highway driving). This is supposed to increase the efficiency of the V6 models while keeping the power at 268 hp. According to the Honda press release, the Accord Coupe V6 with the 6-speed manual transmission will not feature VCM. The lack of VCM results in a decrease of 4 MPG in highway fuel economy. In addition to VCM, the new V6 model of the Accord will feature more advanced emissions control technology, and will comply with the California "Partial Zero-Emissions Vehicle" (PZEV) category. PZEV models of the Accord are automatic only. The 2008 model year also drops the 6-speed manual transmission from the sedan version.

The size of the 2008 Accord has been increased by 4 inches in length and 3 inches in width. As a result, the interior space is also enlarged: an Accord sedan without moonroof has a combined interior space of 120.0 ft³ (3.40 m³), enough to be considered a full-size car by EPA standard. An Accord sedan with moonroof is still considered a mid-size car as it has a combined interior space of 115.0 ft³ (3.25 m³). The Accord coupe is classified as a compact car, as it has a combined interior space of 104.0 ft³ (2.94 m³) without moonroof and 101.6 ft³ (2.88 m³) with moonroof.

The 2008 Honda Accord coupe and sedan were officially unveiled on August 20, 2007. Sales for the sedan started on September 12, 2007, while the coupe followed eight days later on September 20.

Source wikipedia

Technical specifications and comparison of 2008 Honda Accord Models:-

	LX / LX-P	EX / EX-L	EX V-6	EX-L V-6
Engine Type	In-Line 4-Cylinder		V-6
Engine Block/Cylinder Head	Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc)	2354		3471
Horsepower @ rpm	177 @ 6500	190 @ 7000	268 @ 6200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm)	161 @ 4300	162 @ 4400	248 @ 5000
Bore and Stroke (mm)	87 x 99		89 x 93
Compression Ratio	10.5 : 1
Redline	6800	7100	6800
Valve Train	16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®		24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection	Standard
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System	Standard
Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)			Standard
Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)		Standard
CARB Emissions Rating	ULEV-2/PZEV*
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer	Standard
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups†	Standard
Transmission
	LX / LX-P	EX / EX-L	EX V-6	EX-L V-6
5-Speed Manual Transmission	Standard
5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available)	Standard
5-Speed Automatic Transmission			Standard
Body/Suspension/Chassis
	LX / LX-P	EX / EX-L	EX V-6	EX-L V-6
Unit-Body Construction	Standard
Double Wishbone Front Suspension	Standard
Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension	Standard
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear)	26.5 / 13.0		26.5 / 14.0
Front Shock Tower Bar		Standard
Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering	Standard
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock	2.56
Steering Ratio	13.08
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.)	37.7
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.)	11.1 / 11.1	11.8 / 11.1
Wheels	16" with Full Covers (LX) 16" Alloy (LX-P)	17" Alloy
All-Season Tires	P215/60 R16 94H	P225/50 R17 93V

The launch date for the new Honda Accord 2008 is expected to be launched in the fist half of 2008. The fuel economy for this model is expected to be 7kmpl. The price of 2008 Honda accord like likely to remain same when launched in India.

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