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We've seen the coupe a few weeks ago. And here is the sedan version.

This illustration (I think) shows us the larger US Accord.
Not the more modern looking and slightly smaller Euro Accord that will end up here as the next Acura TSX.

No other news yet. I guess the 3.0 Liter V6 will grow to 3.2 or even 3.5 Liter. But I hear they might keep the same 2.3 Liter engine as a base model. Adding just a little more power to it.

On sale in the fall.

biker

Someone had some extra time with PS?

Mokos23

Kind of a bit resembles the Charger's bodystyle and new Altima with that PS (imo).

alphason'sac

That's what it looks like to me. Looks pretty nice though.

Infamous425

i hope they dont "civic" the interior

F23A4

...best friend just mentioned to me that I should have waited for this one, instead of buying the 07 AV6.

biker

You could beat yourself up like that forever. All it matters is that you were happy with the car at the time of purchase. Something better is always around the corner.

shrykhar

^^^ being happy with what you have is a key to happiness in life?

Or you could make like Hugh Hefner and start Playcar magazine in which you abuse a new one every night and post its exposed guts alluringly posed in the monthly mailing.

dom

1st year cars = IMO. You did the right thing.

Moog-Type-S

There are a few things that look a little "off" in that pic.

TL CHROMETIDE

The sedan looks nice. But I'm waiting on official production model pictures.

GreenMonster

+1

I love the exterior of my sisters 06 Civic sedan, but it's almost painful to look at the dash

Edward'TLS

Damn. I thought Honda started a new US design center for Acura cars to further differentiate Acura products from Honda offerings. Looks like this plan isn't working.

vishnus11

eh...chances are you would have had a tough time get a deal on a newer one, as stealerships cash in on the "newness". As I recall, you got a good deal on yours so it all works out.

And like someone said, first year models, no matter Honda or otherwise, are likely to be more bug prone. I say stick with you AV6 and enjoy

P.S. How do you like it so far compared to your Max? I've driven both, but curious to hear what you think.

agranado

if you wanted to be specific, shoulda used sedan or coupe or "not suv, truck, etc."

biker

What are you comparing this to?

F23A4

Indeed.

I would be stating the obvious if I mentioned that the AV6's off the line prowess is not anything like the Maxima. What does take some getting used to is the AV6's two stage (non-linear) power deliver AND having to floor it in order to extract effective passing power. (My wife thinks the AV6 actually pulls harder at midrange than the Maxima, though I disagree.) The other Maxima attribute that I sort of miss is the interior space, which is very 'airy'.

And while the external appearance is not the greatest, I find the AV6 to be a nicer car overall particularly when it comes to its ergonomics and interior comfort. The seats do a great job of straddling both support with comfort. I have no regrets on the move and anticipate that I will enjoy owning this car.

dom

I wonder if Honda plans to stay with the competition and offer a 3.5L engine in the Accord. Somehow I doubt that will happen.

GreenMonster

Isn't the accord a 3.0L now ?? I think you're asking for alot if you think they are going to go from a 3.0L to a 3.5L...

They might go with a 3.2L, but since they are so conservative, I'll be surprised if they even go that far....

Mokos23

Maybe they'll use the 3.2L engine from the current TL on the next Accord

I highly doubt they would use the 3.5L engine too.

dom

Toyota went from a 3.0 to a 3.3 (same body style) to a 3.5. I know Honda is conservative but its possible. I think its more likely they'll move to a 3.2 w 260-270 HP but 'only' 240ish Tq. I don't think the HP wars are the key to winning the battle of the family sedans anyway.

agranado

I definitely believe they'll use the 3.2

dom

If it is a 3.2 it will not be the same engine. They've already announced next gen i-Vtec on the next gen Accord engines.

runnerX

Looks like Chrysler Sebring..

GreenMonster

A-VTEC...

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=659664

Edward'TLS

Honda doesn't need no 3.5L. It can just simply tuned the 3.0L to match the output horsepower of others' 3.5L, as it has always been doing for years. Remember, there's always i-VTEC, FSI direct fuel injection technology, A-VTEC, B-VTEC, etc. The Altima and Maxima have been using 3.5L for years, but Honda doesn't even bulge, just simply tuned the 3.0L to match their hp's.

Edward'TLS

I see TSX and TL headlights in the new Accord.

dom

Sure, but your forgetting about tourque. A 3.0L will never make the Tq of a 3.5 no matter what tec they put on it. And Honda at this point has no plans for direct injection. Have a look at GreemMonster's link.

dom

They are very, VERY different.

Edward'TLS

The previous Camry with 3.3L and current Accord with 3.0L has been selling like hotcakes, ranking 1st and 2nd in class sales. On the other hand, the 3.5L Altima with big torque is miles behind in annual sales figure. I don't think torque figure matters much to car buyers, and besides the 3.0L Accord is not considered weak in torque delivery.

dom

If you read my previous posts you'll see that I agree with that. But I still think there's something to be said for keeping up with the competition. I'm sure it will have the requisite 270 HP so it should be fine.

phile

I'd be happy to see it with the TL's 3.2. Plus weight reduction through lighter materials it should keep up with the competition.

And Edmunds just tested an Altima V6. It's a fraction of a second slower than the Camry; they think the Camry is underrated.

vishnus11

The VQ in the 2003 (which is the one I remember you having) is very lusty. Lots of grunt for midrange passing.

One aspect that I'm sure you've noticed is the difference in structural rigidity. I've only driven one 2003 Max (SE model) and over potholes I thought I detected an excessive amount of chassis flex - was the 03 riding on a older platform? Even closing the doors didn't elict the solid thunk that an 04 and up Max gives.

F23A4

Yes, the 03 Maxima has the A33 platform whereas the new Maxima uses the 3G Altima's FFL platform.

Texas

Camry and Nissan have moved up in torque...not sure the 3.0 or 3.2 can get there...I would say they want 240-250 torque and that would be the 3.5....AND they have the new A/T from the 07 TL that can handle the torque with less room required...??? Just a guess...like the rest..

Costco

A Honda with torque? Where did you get such nonsense?

I think if anything, they'll pop a J32 in there to say the least. Hopefully it will be a new V6 engine with A-VTEC or whatever it will be called. But a 3.5.... I highly, highly doubt that. Honda is a company that still focuses on economy, and the TL has mediocre gas mileage. The Accord is now a family car, first and foremost, so anything about a 3.5L in an Accord is wishful thinking, at best. I would like to find out that I'm wrong though. But even still, it kind of puts other Honda/Acura models out of place.

alphason'sac

That A-VTEC sounds extremely interesting. It would be great to have the power of the higher displacement engines with better fuel economy and more torque. I can't wait to see what becomes of this. I hadn't been to the TOV site in months. Thanks for the link!

heyitsme

Looks like someone who continues to post BS. OVER n OVER...

Mokos23

I'm glad that the A-VTEC will have more torque and good fuel economy

Now will the A-VTEC have a lot of torque and muscle like the VQ engines?

Texas

According to link, the Accord Coupe is at Atlanta show...anyone in area go by and try try to garner a little info? As all, would like to know about engine and the wheelbase...

http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/index.asp