利用者:JeanetteDulaney160
With each successive generation, the Accord gains a size point. This time out, Honda has outdone itself. The 8th generation Accord has become larger than the W211 Mercedes E-Class! Because of the Indian passion for size, we obtain the American spec car vis a vis the ecu model.
The Honda Accord retains its position as one of the most practical luxury sedans available in India. Despite the 20 lakh cost, it still is incredible value for money and strikes the perfect balance between comfort, performance and reliability. The design of the Accord has a decidedly European touch; actually along side it profile is a blatant copy of the E60 BMW 5 series. Owners loved the super-aggressive front-end, although not so much the rear design. The massive size lends it a fair quantity of street cred. Quality is solid, in addition to that from the previous Accord, and yet not within the league of its European competitors.
Having said that, overall quality is impressive and reeks of a precision oriented build all around. Team-BHP reviewers were in absolute praise of the soft seats that offer fantastic support, front and back, while the interior space is super generous. The driver's seat is supremely confident with lumbar support to boot. Just right would be the driver ergonomics with each control falling easily at hand. The dashboard has a straight-forward design, but looks cluttered up because of the presence of excessive (30+) buttons. Chauffeur driven owners were pleased with the acres of space at the back too. In fact, they can get access to stereo controls and air-con vents at the rear. The standard equipment list includes all leather, 6 airbags, powered driver seat adjustments, rear air-condition vents, parking sensors, alloy wheels as well as an engine immobilizer.
The evolved 2.4 liter petrol churns out 178 BHP in the new state of tune. This, like several Honda engines, likes to high-revv and be driven hard. The 0 - 100 dash is dismissed off within 9.5 seconds. Urban driveability is good too, though low-end responses aren't overtly sharp since peak torque of 222 NM is delivered at a high 6500 rpms. Overall, Accord owners were pleased with its performance inside the city and on the highway. The engine is extremely refined and devoid of any vibrations. However, at high rpms, it develops an aggressively racy note that filters into the cabin. Enthusiasts appreciated this trait, chauffeur-driven owners didn't. The slick 5 speed manual gearbox is a joy to make use of, especially while quick shifting, and offers precise slotting. Also available is really a competent 5 speed automatic with paddle shifts for that convenience seekers.