Mokos23

the coupe front end isn't bad, but the rearend is kind of akward looking.

CGTSX2004

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SiGGy, I think you totally missed the point. People are saying that it will have the LOOKS of the 5-series for a fraction of the price. It has nothing to do with the car being a direct competitor to the 5-series, it's completely based on the aesthetics.

unlemming

Besides, Honda would have to make their dashes a lot more bland to compete with BMW..

LuvMyTSX

I know we'd all like to see some pics, but if we're just seeing the Accord pics when it's due out in a few months, then we probably won't see TSX or TL pics until much later, since they're a year behind. More waiting, lol....

dom

Of course of won't be the equal of a 5 series, nor should it be considering the price and place in the market. I'm just pointing out that no one outside of Honda has driven or knows anything about the car so lets wait and see before we start making any assumptions about how it drives.

dom

I have no idea what the hell most of you are looking for cause that looks pretty damn good to me.

A hell of a lot better than the Altima coupe.

CGTSX2004

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With the exception of the weird shape of the fog lamps...

MaximaPower

accord looks nice....but comparing it to a 5 series???? u guys are crazy

dom

It wasn't compared to a 5 series. All that was said it has some similar styling touches.

Mokos23

lookswise:

6th gen Accord coupe > 8th gen Accord coupe > 7th gen Accord coupe

the 3rd gen to 5th gen Accord coupe doesn't really count to me because they look the same as the sedan version except 2 less doors.

derrick

That Temple of VTEC shot looks really good -- they just need to close those gapes in the hood to make it really hawt! It is a picture of a test mule, so hopefully Q/C will be on top of this.

Instead of a G37, I might cheap out and stay within the Honda fold for a few years (if they keep a leather V6 6MT an option). But I have to check with the insurance agent how much it will be to insure it.

SiGGy

Perhaps...

Of course if people didn't say things like '5 series eat your heart out' or 'almost as good as the 5 series'...

Perhaps they should revisit some writing classes if they really meant to say something besides an irrational generalization. Although I admit a lot of my response comes from those who do compare BMW <-> Acura as we have had 38289038290 threads on it. I can see he meant it towards the looks/style of the car.

If you guys hadn't noticed; all sedans basically look similar now days... Especially if you photoshop BMW wheels into the picture... With your basic sedan there isn't much difference between all of them besides some small anomalies. Sadly the headlights, taillights and A&C pillars are what offset the major style queues. Nothing like stuff was back in the 50-70's.... I guess we can blame coefficient drag and the "green" push.

I'll eagerly await for the you should know what people mean to say even though they don't write it reply... this falls into the understanding sarcasm on the internet category.

I think they look nearly identical with the BMW wheels photoshopped in, but I also think that of all the standard commuter sedans look alike now days...

weaselbob74

I think it looks like a Lexus, but those fog's are not workin'

Moog-Type-S

Front is decent....fog lights are screwy.
It'w the side and rear...especialy the rear that is

dom

Compared to the other 2 cars you're considering its probably pocket change.

v6cord2k5

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its looked like a bimmer since the 7th generation!

http://img158.echo.cx/img158/9969/28...gmph7rl6vm.jpg
http://img158.echo.cx/img158/562/285...vpph2hm2gy.jpg

(posted links to keep pictures more on topic)

biker

^ gives a bad name

biker

The crease/indent is gonna be like the coupe, no? I assumed that was obvious - I don't know why they even taped over it.

bulldawg

Am I the only one who see's a lot of Acura TSX/TL in that front end (mainly the Headlights)??

alphason'sac

That kid should be beaten for doing that to that Honda. He does not have the sense to even be ashamed. How tasteless.

Now back on topic, I do not like the fog lights that much, but I really like the car. If it is pushing 280 HP, then the wife's 2000 EX v-6 coupe may wind up missing and have to be replaced............

Black Tire

phile

I saw the crease in the coupe, but I was really referring to the very sharp crease, a la previous gen BMWs.

However, the new black spy pics make it more visible, appears it'll be indent a la TL.

ggesq

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New Pics of the 08 Sedan:

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=120831

Trackruner228

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I love how in the backround of one of those pics there is an 02-03 TL. Anyway though I like it so far I cant wait till they show the final thing.

dom

Why can't the headlights be flush with the rest of the bodywork. That looks like shit from certain angles.

SeCsTaC

Car looks niceee

Ken1997TL

I like it.

Its such an improvement over the awkward bulbous wannabe Chrysler aka the 7th gen Accord.

Mokos23

after seeing those pics i like it, better than the 7th gen of course. just get some better rims cause those ones in the spy pics are ugly.

JediMindTricks

it's a honda. ugly rims are a given.

TL CHROMETIDE

They actually look nice and a lot bigger. But please Honda, change the wheels.

biker

I'm not feeling the rear end in the last shot.

TMQ

From the TOV photos, it looks like the black EX testing model has turn signal incorporated into the side mirrors. That would be attractive.



In general, everything looks pretty nice to me. I don't care for the rear bumper however, it's really sticking out (photo from Edmunds). The taillights seem a bit too short (while the 7th Gen taillights were way too long when they first came out.)

F23A4

Seems like a natural evolution from the 7G sedan.

FiveLiterCheater

looks like the new 5 series from that angle lol

titan

My thoughts exactly. It has a little 5-Series flavor thrown in, which isn't bad. I'm happy that it has grown overly bloated and bulbous in appearance like the Camry has.

Trackruner228

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I did some Caculations (yes I know im a math nerd)

The 98-02 Accord V6s had an HP of 200.
The 99-03 TL (non type S) had an HP of 225
Thats increase of 12.5% in HP.

The 03-07 Accord V6s have an HP of 240 (which did get a little increase in 06)
The 04+ TL (non Type S) has an HP of 270 (untill they had to correct that statement)
This is also increase of 12.5%.

So if pattern follows honda trys to increase the HP from the accord to TL by 12.5% even though they werent up to industry standards that seems to be the pattern. So if the 08 accord is supposed to have between 270 and 280 that means the TL could range from 304 to 315. Just thought I would share.

biker

....not in FWD in won't. There's virtually no FWD car available with over 300HP. With Acura's Audi-fication (all models getting SH-AWD) 300HP+ is possible in some AWD TL but not before then. And say good bye to those regular HP bumps with every model - by the time the '13 next gen Accord comes out don't be surprised to see no increase at all.

F23A4

The LS4 in the GM W-body (Impala SS/Monte Carlo/Grand Prix) puts out 303hp and is FWD. That said, 300hp+ in FWD is not the problem. Too much torque (i.e.: 280lb-ft+) could be though (although the LS4 has 323lb-ft). And I honestly do not see the new AV6 having > 240lb-ft.

weaselbob74

pwn3d

Black Tire

Lol