The Sports for concept, which is nominally based on the Honda Accord platform, foretells a new four-wheel-drive sport sedan and also showcases a possible new direction for Honda styling, which the company calls "Keen Edge Dynamics."
The front end reminds us of the Acura RL, while the tall, sharply chiseled bodysides and the small greenhouse are similar to the new Lexus IS. At 180 inches (15 feet) in length, the show car is shorter than an Acura TL.
Honda has not specified a powertrain other than to say that it will likely be a 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
The Sports for uses the same super-handling all-wheel-drive system as the RL. Rear-seat passengers can monitor the system's torque split and other vehicle data via small digital readouts on the backs of the front-seat headrests.
Designed in Japan, the Sports for concept has a luxurious, four-seat cabin boasting a moonroof with four blinds that can be individually opened or closed.
Honda does say however the new Accord will be sporting a new and more powerful V6 offering lower emissions and higher fuel efficiency.
The new engine will be more powerful and contain Honda’s next generation Variable Cylinder
Management technology.
Honda does promise the Accord will set a new benchmark for refinement, safety, efficiency,
performance and style which will undoubtedly include interior appointments.
Expect Honda to keep this promise.
Honda claims the new Accord will set a benchmark for others to follow. It will be more powerful, efficient and safe.
Honda also says it will also set standards for refinement and style.
With the statement that the Accord Coupe Concept closely resembles the upcoming new eighth generation Accord, and Honda’s past fulfillment of promises.
Accord Coupe Concept Preview – 2007 Detroit Auto Show: The Accord Coupe Concept revealed at
the Detroit Auto Show represents the look and design of the new eight-generation Accord set to hit the streets
in the next few months. Since its introduction in 1976, some 9.5 million units of Honda’s flagship have been sold,
and it is frequently Honda’s best selling model year after year. With that kind of responsibility,
a redesign is a tricky thing. For 2008, Honda appears to be taking a step away from its typically conservative styling with the Accord Coupe Concept. With a lot of eye-catching competition such as the Saturn Aura,
it’s an important move for Honda to keep the Accord the most desired car in its class.
Honda’s trying to do three key things with the Accord Coupe Concept: Keep its flagship car in the spotlight,
keep current owners coming back and attract new buyers. It’s not as if the Accord is lacking,
as it continues to be at or near the top picks in whatever comparison it’s involved in,
Fixing what isn’t broken is always a daring move, but a necessary one to keep the car fresh and fitted with the latest, greatest technology.
As a top contender each year for the best-selling car, Honda needs to keep it fresh as well as
desirable to continue tradition.
The front end reminds us of the Acura RL, while the tall, sharply chiseled bodysides and the small greenhouse are similar to the new Lexus IS. At 180 inches (15 feet) in length, the show car is shorter than an Acura TL.
Honda has not specified a powertrain other than to say that it will likely be a 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
The Sports for uses the same super-handling all-wheel-drive system as the RL. Rear-seat passengers can monitor the system's torque split and other vehicle data via small digital readouts on the backs of the front-seat headrests.
Designed in Japan, the Sports for concept has a luxurious, four-seat cabin boasting a moonroof with four blinds that can be individually opened or closed.
Honda does say however the new Accord will be sporting a new and more powerful V6 offering lower emissions and higher fuel efficiency.
The new engine will be more powerful and contain Honda’s next generation Variable Cylinder
Management technology.
Honda does promise the Accord will set a new benchmark for refinement, safety, efficiency,
performance and style which will undoubtedly include interior appointments.
Expect Honda to keep this promise.
Honda claims the new Accord will set a benchmark for others to follow. It will be more powerful, efficient and safe.
Honda also says it will also set standards for refinement and style.
With the statement that the Accord Coupe Concept closely resembles the upcoming new eighth generation Accord, and Honda’s past fulfillment of promises.
Accord Coupe Concept Preview – 2007 Detroit Auto Show: The Accord Coupe Concept revealed at
the Detroit Auto Show represents the look and design of the new eight-generation Accord set to hit the streets
in the next few months. Since its introduction in 1976, some 9.5 million units of Honda’s flagship have been sold,
and it is frequently Honda’s best selling model year after year. With that kind of responsibility,
a redesign is a tricky thing. For 2008, Honda appears to be taking a step away from its typically conservative styling with the Accord Coupe Concept. With a lot of eye-catching competition such as the Saturn Aura,
it’s an important move for Honda to keep the Accord the most desired car in its class.
Honda’s trying to do three key things with the Accord Coupe Concept: Keep its flagship car in the spotlight,
keep current owners coming back and attract new buyers. It’s not as if the Accord is lacking,
as it continues to be at or near the top picks in whatever comparison it’s involved in,
Fixing what isn’t broken is always a daring move, but a necessary one to keep the car fresh and fitted with the latest, greatest technology.
As a top contender each year for the best-selling car, Honda needs to keep it fresh as well as
desirable to continue tradition.
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