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Accord Concept Rims and Bodykit
54
73.97%
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19
26.03%
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12-05-2006 | 05:22 PM
#1043
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That concept sketch of the current Accord coupe looks like the final product except for the different front and rear bumpers, plus I never saw an actual Accord coupe in yellow with that ugly wing.
Someone should compare the sketch of the current 7th gen Accord sedan vs the final product, talk about a real real letdown!!! Something went wrong from concept to final conception there.
Someone should compare the sketch of the current 7th gen Accord sedan vs the final product, talk about a real real letdown!!! Something went wrong from concept to final conception there.
12-05-2006 | 06:33 PM
#1046
Safety Car
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From: philly
Thats the concept picture for a tuner accord for SEMA. It was based off the regular coupe, thats why it looks close to the production coupe.
This latest concept looks like it could very easily become another bland accord without quad exhausts, corvette wide rear tires, raised up higher than 3inches off the ground etc.
This latest concept looks like it could very easily become another bland accord without quad exhausts, corvette wide rear tires, raised up higher than 3inches off the ground etc.
Last edited by heyitsme; 12-05-2006 at 06:36 PM.
12-05-2006 | 07:21 PM
#1047
styling on you
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From: Los Angeles, California
I don't see any Bentley or Aston in it, but i DO see the A5 coupe and 3 series coupe. Either way it looks great, and let's hope the final product doesn't change TOO drastically.
12-05-2006 | 07:51 PM
#1048
Some dude
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,605
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From: Chicagoland
Originally Posted by phile
And bravo for the LEDs, I hope the new Accord comes with them from the very start too. And the other day I saw a new Toyota Solara...it has LED tailllights! Toyota's quickly jumping on.I think most car companies wait until the middle life cycle of a car to put in extras like LEDs. That way they can say an 06 is improved compared to an 05. Thats why I always figured it be better to get a car in the last year before a complete redesign, that way its got the most stuff packed into it out of the whole car life cycle.
12-05-2006 | 08:05 PM
#1049
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Calgary, AB
I think it has a lot of BMW in it!
Originally Posted by TypeRS
nice. but yea, the final product is usually less impressive than what the sketch implies. remember the current gen accord sedan sketch before the car came out? what a letdown.
anyway, im hoping this is close to the real thing. the rear has a bit of some lambo gallardo design elements and god i hope it has some 3-series coupe styling or better yet, aston martin. just keep the front overhangs short enough and please dont make it look like the quirky civic, honda!
anyway, im hoping this is close to the real thing. the rear has a bit of some lambo gallardo design elements and god i hope it has some 3-series coupe styling or better yet, aston martin. just keep the front overhangs short enough and please dont make it look like the quirky civic, honda!
In any case, this is HOT!
12-06-2006 | 02:50 PM
#1053
Senior Moderator
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From: Swansea, MA
Originally Posted by biker
Even the pre production cars that make the show car circuit sometimes get watered down by the time the cars get to final production. We should see something more realistic by spring.
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/weird-accord-353505/
12-06-2006 | 07:04 PM
#1054
Race Director
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From: Alexandria, VA
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Someone here took a pic of what appears to be a honda test mule with some fender flares here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=353505
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=353505
12-07-2006 | 12:43 AM
#1055
Thread Starter
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From: Washington DC (NOVA)
Honda to preview next Accord coupe at Detroit - - SOurce: Autoweek
Honda Motor Co. will use the Detroit auto show in January to show the styling direction for the next Honda Accord coupe.
The automaker today released a drawing of what the concept vehicle will look like. It did not give out any other details.
A redesigned Accord is expected to be released for the 2009 model year, according to the Automotive News future product series.
The automaker today released a drawing of what the concept vehicle will look like. It did not give out any other details.
A redesigned Accord is expected to be released for the 2009 model year, according to the Automotive News future product series.
12-07-2006 | 12:47 AM
#1056
styling on you
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From: Los Angeles, California
2009? Don't they mean 2008? THe Honda Accord follows a 5 year cycle right? It came out in 2003, got a refresh in 2006, and the new model should be out by the end of next year unless they extended their cycle to 6 years
12-07-2006 | 05:15 PM
#1058
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From: Alexandria, VA
Originally Posted by SeCsTaC
2009? Don't they mean 2008? THe Honda Accord follows a 5 year cycle right? It came out in 2003, got a refresh in 2006, and the new model should be out by the end of next year unless they extended their cycle to 6 years
12-08-2006 | 02:08 AM
#1062
how handsome I am
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From: Miami, FL
I doubt the quad exhaust will make it to production, but thats no biggie.
I would love to see it stay a bit agressive. If it's going to compete with the new Altima coupe, its going to have to be. Period.
I would love to see it stay a bit agressive. If it's going to compete with the new Altima coupe, its going to have to be. Period.
12-08-2006 | 12:22 PM
#1063
The sizzle in the Steak
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Southern California
Originally Posted by agranado
I doubt the quad exhaust will make it to production, but thats no biggie.
I would love to see it stay a bit agressive. If it's going to compete with the new Altima coupe, its going to have to be. Period.
I would love to see it stay a bit agressive. If it's going to compete with the new Altima coupe, its going to have to be. Period.
Were talking about Honda here.
12-08-2006 | 12:23 PM
#1064
Pinky all stinky
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Originally Posted by agranado
I doubt the quad exhaust will make it to production, but thats no biggie.
I would love to see it stay a bit agressive. If it's going to compete with the new Altima coupe, its going to have to be. Period.
I would love to see it stay a bit agressive. If it's going to compete with the new Altima coupe, its going to have to be. Period.
12-08-2006 | 06:09 PM
#1066
Safety Car
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From: philly
Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
Why is it going to be a letdown heyitsme?
Because people are looking at the sketch and seeing something that should end up in reality being along the lines of an audi r8 with the vehicle height, tire size, proportions, but its only going to be a fwd car with skinny tires, raised high off the ground, less detail all over which is going to disappoint bigtime.
I don't know why Honda/Acura continue to release sketches. Their concepts shown at the auto shows on the other hand have been great indicators of what can actually be expected in the production versions.
12-10-2006 | 11:07 PM
#1069
well, there is no way that thing will have that aggressiuve of a drop or wheels, or lower body for that matter. I have to agree with heyitsme, Honda always detunes the design. The true test of a good design is to see it without the aggressiuve wheels and suspension, and if it still looks decent, you know you got a winner. but then again, thats why aftermarket companies are so successful. And if it ain't RWD, don't put an Acura badge on it.
12-11-2006 | 01:32 PM
#1070
Got Ramen?
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Irvine, CA
Originally Posted by rondog
well, there is no way that thing will have that aggressiuve of a drop or wheels, or lower body for that matter. I have to agree with heyitsme, Honda always detunes the design. The true test of a good design is to see it without the aggressiuve wheels and suspension, and if it still looks decent, you know you got a winner. but then again, thats why aftermarket companies are so successful. And if it ain't RWD, don't put an Acura badge on it.
like i said also...here's a fine example:
Accord sedan sketch
Reality
12-11-2006 | 01:37 PM
#1071
Got Ramen?
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From: Irvine, CA
Originally Posted by MaximaPower
in ur opinion...i think it looks decent...a great, affordable coupe with nice power...should sell well
12-14-2006 | 10:11 AM
#1072
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From: Swansea, MA
Originally Posted by gavriil
Honda Accord Coupe Concept to Debut at North American International Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif. 12/05/2006 --
A bold new look for the next-generation Honda Accord Coupe will be unveiled at the January 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
The Accord Coupe Concept will convey exterior styling cues and design features that provide a first look at the direction the next-generation Accord will take and it promises to set a new benchmark for Accord and for the segment. The Accord is Honda's best selling model in North America, and this vehicle's debut at NAIAS will mark the first time an Accord concept car has ever been shown at a major auto show.
Car and Driver magazine recently named the current-generation 2007 Honda Accord as one of the winners of its prestigious and highly competitive annual "10Best Cars" award. The Accord has achieved "10Best" status 21 times in the 25 years that Car and Driver editors have been conducting the competition, more than any other vehicle in the award's history.
TORRANCE, Calif. 12/05/2006 --
A bold new look for the next-generation Honda Accord Coupe will be unveiled at the January 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
The Accord Coupe Concept will convey exterior styling cues and design features that provide a first look at the direction the next-generation Accord will take and it promises to set a new benchmark for Accord and for the segment. The Accord is Honda's best selling model in North America, and this vehicle's debut at NAIAS will mark the first time an Accord concept car has ever been shown at a major auto show.
Car and Driver magazine recently named the current-generation 2007 Honda Accord as one of the winners of its prestigious and highly competitive annual "10Best Cars" award. The Accord has achieved "10Best" status 21 times in the 25 years that Car and Driver editors have been conducting the competition, more than any other vehicle in the award's history.
12-14-2006 | 10:17 AM
#1073
Banned
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From: Bronx, NY
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Um.............where have you been?(this is old news already!)
12-14-2006 | 10:19 AM
#1074
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From: Toronto, Canada
Originally Posted by Ikko
Um.............where have you been?(this is old news already!)
Take it easy on Greenie, he's getting up there in age. He still hasn't realized the CL's been discontinued.
And I think he posted it because the news comes directly from Honda this time.
12-14-2006 | 02:52 PM
#1076
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From: Swansea, MA
Originally Posted by dom
And I think he posted it because the news comes directly from Honda this time.
Yeah, it's always nice to confirm a rumor with an official announcement...and I'm not getting any younger
Originally Posted by dom
He still hasn't realized the CL's been discontinued.
the CL has been discontinued ?? Shit, next you'll tell me that the NSX has been discontinued too...:shakehead Damn noobs and canadians busting my balls
12-15-2006 | 12:27 AM
#1078
That car really needs a drop and wheels. Why can't Honda make the car come from the factory with a 2 finger wheel gap at least? just raise the strut housings into the cabin and hide them in the A/B pilars. WTF, we can make Hybrid engines, exotic materials, advanced technology, and we still have these 2 fisted wheel gaps.
12-15-2006 | 01:48 AM
#1079
how handsome I am
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From: Miami, FL
What the fuck happened between the time that accord sedan sketch came out and the final production one appeared? Oh my freaking god I would love that concept sedan.
Fucking Honda!!! :raisesfistinair:
Fucking Honda!!! :raisesfistinair:
12-15-2006 | 09:40 AM
#1080
Burning Brakes
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The suits got their hands on it.
That and if you look closely enough (and understand marketing strategies) you'll see all the reality is is a base version minus the bodykit.
The two images are very close.
A bit of wheel tuck, slightly lower waistline, tweaked rear passenger window design, entry level wheel design, oh and probably most important of all.........the Type R badging removed!
That and if you look closely enough (and understand marketing strategies) you'll see all the reality is is a base version minus the bodykit.
The two images are very close.
A bit of wheel tuck, slightly lower waistline, tweaked rear passenger window design, entry level wheel design, oh and probably most important of all.........the Type R badging removed!