why does everyone keep saying 250hp??

The only place where I read anything about HP #'s was from MT (which I tend to believe), which said it was staying at 200. I can see a bump of 15-20 at most.

I definitely think our CL is still a much better looking car IMO

 

what would all of you think of this car if it were in fact the new body style of the CL????? does that change your opinion on it?? what if the car in those pictures was really the 2004 CL-S??? how would your reactions change? would any of you trade in for it then???

 

Definitely not... To me, looks like a step back from my car...

 

well, its quite possible, and in fact, its quite probable that the new CL will be based on that car, seeing as how the current CL is jstu like the current accord...

 

My CL-S lowered with the Comptech rake looks nothing like that.

 

damn and I thought the CL's rear tail lights looked like the mb SL500's tail, shit the new accord basically pulled it right off the MB and slapped in on the rear. Also the front headlights remind me of the nissan altima for some reason.

ERR take a look at the available options


Code Name Image Price
08A268 8 Disc CD Changer $0.00
08A03-5E1-050A Cassette Player $0.00
08A06-4E1-200 Multimedia Player (MP3, WAV, WMA) $0.00
08A00 Satellite Radio $0.00
08A23-2E1-010 DVD i-VES System $0.00
08E00-ED0 Hand's Free Cell Phone Interface $0.00
08E51 & 08E55-SDA-100A Security & Keyless Kit $0.00
08E51 &08E55-SDA-100B Security System Kit $0.00
08V03-SDA-100 Auto Day/Night Mirror w/Compass $0.00
08E71-SDA-100 Outside Temperature Gauge $0.00

Code Name Image Price
08F13-SDA Rear Wing Spoiler $0.00
08F10-SDA Deck Spoiler (Ducktail) $0.00
08F01-SDA Front Under Spoiler $0.00
08F20-SDA-100 Gold Kit $0.00
08F53-SDB-100A Gold Exhaust Finisher $0.00
08F53-SDB-100 Chrome Exhaust Finisher $0.00
08W40-SDA-100 Gold Center Caps $0.00
08R01-SDA-100 Moonroof Visor $0.00
08P21-SDA-100 Fenderwell Trim $0.00
08R04-SDA-100 Door Visors $0.00
08P20-SDA Door Edge Guards $0.00
08P34-SDA-100 Car Cover $0.00
08P35-SDA-100 Half Nosemask $0.00
08P35-SDA-100A Full Nosemask $0.00
08V31-SDA-100 Foglight Kit


AHHHHHH AND A FUCKEN BODYKIT GOT DAMM IT!!!

 

OH SHIT... a DECK SPOILER? IS THAT A LIP SPOILER?!?

Hope to god it fits.

 

Finally an opinion that makes sense and I agree with

 

Still no other mechanical information about this car?

 

I drove by a Mercury Cougar today and the side view looked pretty much like the above Accord one

Again I ask, what the hell is up with the front/ rear Q panels- they don't look like they belong together on the same car

 

Me no like..... front looks like a Dodge Stratus, side looks like a RSX, and the back looks like a benz..... jmho.......

 

im drunk now and the car still looks like shit

 

Oh... don't forget the grill looks like a Sebring

 

If this is really the new North America destined, Accord Coupe, I have only one thing to say:

This car looks great.

Actually it looks better than great. I hope this is the one.

That probably means that if we are lucky enough to see a new gen of our CL, it will also look great.

 

The May issue of Motor Trend claimed the 200HP V6 would carry over from the 2002 model. Only four cylinders are getting a power boost. They are getting the 2.4L, new in the current CRV.

 

 

Man, I didn't even know they were coming out with a new Accord for '03. From the pics seen, the new coupe looks "ok". It's a fresh look for the Accord. But I definitely do not think it's going to harm the CL's image. I think somebody mentioned that NAVI was an option, but I didn't see it listed (maybe I missed it). But I'm sure the HP is not going to be there either on the new Accord.

 

Navi does not sell cars... the car sells itself.

If one really wanted, there are plenty of good aftermarket Navi's now--

 

Yea, 3.0L 220hp, see the engine will be carried over but the hp won't

 

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I think the new 250hps 3.2l I-VTEC 6speed will have more torque since its the I-VTEC technology.

but damn, this new coupe might be faster than the CL-S 6speed
despite that Accord usually lighter than CL.....becuase of lower quality build.

but then the new accessories inside the car is awesome.


People will get used to the look eventually.beside that front is just a whole piece bumper.......I think there will be lots of aftermarket bumper kit out there.

 

The rear really resembles the rear of the 1992 Honda Civic Sedan I owned (besides the tail lens.)

 

You guys have to remember that Acura and Honda are working together. Say Honda does release a 3.2 250HP and 6Speed it is only part of the plan. The way I like to think of it is Honda is Acuras old stuff. So I am sure that you will see a totaly new design for Acura with even more HP in the next model year.

 

That is one ugly mofo...I am very happy with my cl-s!!!

 

Yea it is......I cant wait for my next car.

 

Except for the 5th Gen Accords, when has the Accord EVER looked good?

Heck I would have purchased a Galant over my 6th Gen Accord 10 times over if my purchase was based solely on looks. The Galant styling is a million times better than the current Accord in my opinion. (Agree/disagree?)

I don't see why so many people here are getting there panties in a twist already. Acura's TOTAL sales for ALL their vehicles is a mere drop in the bucket compared to the sales for just the Civic or Accord. Honda isn't hurting themselves by making stuff that competes with Acura. Heck they will probably just sell a hell of lot more Accords as a result and maybe a few less Acura's from the minority of CL/TL owners that hang out on message boards.

I still believe that the majority of people that buy Acura's and have the complete "Acura" mentality, wouldn't be caught dead shopping for a car on a lowly Honda Dealership.

Acura = Best thing since sliced bread.
Honda = You next door neighbor's dog shia on your front lawn.

 

Thank you. The scanner is on the list to purchase, but it looks like I'm going to have to get a new laptop first.

-M

 

You know, they really should have put the Airbag INSIDE the car

 

anybody else notice this? what the hell is that big metal contraption sticking out of the back of the car in the top pic.. looks like something attatched to the chassis and suspended in the air...weird

 

I agree that Honda's redesign is not going to fall too favorably on the mass market. However, the people who are complaining about how it looks close to the CLS need to take a look at the current Accord Coupe. The damn thing is EXACTLY like our car from the side. And from the rear, it's just got a different bumper and tail lights, otherwise, a very similar shape. Even the rims look like they were made from the same machine but only a little thinner.

I don't have a problem with the fact that they look alike, since it's the main reason that the Acura is so cheap in the first place.

 

I think it's called a fence.

 

i think the front end looks a lil bit like the RSX and the back end looks like a mix of Acura CL and MB SL. wierd. i like it. i'd take one. its a good thing i didnt get that 2002 Accord V6 cause that'll be dated, as opposed to the CL which will be dated in a year or so.

 

Thanks for stealing my comments almost word for word off of the TL board. My comments are Copywrite, you owe me $100 for everyview now. Please process payment through PayPal.

 

Not behind the car, look under the rear of the car, there is something that continues to protrude out the back. Something is not right about that picture.

Also has anyone noticed that the rear wheel is much smaller then the front? I think this photo is altered.

 

i dont think its altered..........check out the reflection on the door and fender

 

Who truely knows, we'll all know when it hits the dealerships.

 

You can pretty much bet that the car will look like that when it hits the showroom floor. Automotive News is a highly respected trade publication and would not have put those photos on the front page without being absolutely certain that they were authentic. From what I can tell, it appears those pics were taken on Honda's campus in Torrance.

-M

 

Yes, I noticed it too.

Ok, call me crazy, but it looks as if that contraption is attached to the chassis and pulling down on the rear of vehicle compressing the suspension. The rear wheels seem to have extreme negative camber (not vertical) compared to the front wheels.

This may explain the strange uneven wheel well/dropped look and different sized wheel appearance of the rear.

 

i am with you! i love my car and an accord will still be an accord. i will ride it out with my current cl-s. NO LOYALTY HERE! i love my car.

 

fuck that car! that shit is ugly FOR REAL! i cant wait to pull up to one at a light. CL-S is 100% better. i really thought the accord coupe was gonna be better than that!