View Poll Results: What do you like Better?
Accord Concept Rims and Bodykit
54
73.97%
2004 Acura TL A-Spec Bodykit and Rims
19
26.03%
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Honda: Accord News
08-22-2012, 09:49 PM
#3041
More Shots in the Wild
08-23-2012, 11:42 AM
#3043
AZ Community Team
^ Quite a improvement! I don't like the last two gen's but really like the new one.
08-23-2012, 11:59 AM
#3044
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^ Agree.
Don't get me wrong, i think it's fantastic the Accord gets LEDs. but my original point was that HID in the Accord would've done the job too, & the LEDs, while providing better lighting when appropriately equipped (but let's be honest HIDs are nothing to scoff at), are kind of not necessary. And that for the Accord to have it while the RLX, from the rumor that base model RLX won't get them, is absurd.
Don't get me wrong, i think it's fantastic the Accord gets LEDs. but my original point was that HID in the Accord would've done the job too, & the LEDs, while providing better lighting when appropriately equipped (but let's be honest HIDs are nothing to scoff at), are kind of not necessary. And that for the Accord to have it while the RLX, from the rumor that base model RLX won't get them, is absurd.
On the other hand, I've seen people saying that Honda has always been limiting themselves by only offering the goodies on Acura models. This essentially makes their Honda models not as competitive. For instance, people used to complain that manual mode with AT is an Acura exclusive feature and it's not available on the Accord. But some competitors in the Accord segment have such feature available.
08-23-2012, 12:09 PM
#3045
My first Avatar....
I guess this is why the Accord does nothing for me. 
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07 Sonata
13 Accord
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07 Sonata
13 Accord
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07 Sonata
13 Accord
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07 Sonata
13 Accord
08-23-2012, 12:28 PM
#3046
^^but then again, I remember that version of sonata having some resemblance to the Accord as well.
But I see your point. This Accord is a family sedan, through and through. At least it won't offend. Its vanilla, but there is bland vanilla, and there is good vanilla. Seems the majority buyer prefers sensible to sexy.
But I see your point. This Accord is a family sedan, through and through. At least it won't offend. Its vanilla, but there is bland vanilla, and there is good vanilla. Seems the majority buyer prefers sensible to sexy.
08-23-2012, 12:49 PM
#3047
The sizzle in the Steak
The new Accord already looks outdated.
08-23-2012, 02:54 PM
#3048
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Hmmm, I think I already owned a 9G Accord:
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08-23-2012, 04:02 PM
#3049
My first Avatar....
Yeah...except yours was a RWD V8. 
08-23-2012, 04:12 PM
#3050
Moderator
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08-23-2012, 04:20 PM
#3051
seeing the newer pics and angles, the rear doesn't look like the Genesis that much.
I'm totally in love with the new Accord at this point, I think it looks great. Can't wait for the official reveal and more interior pics.
I'm totally in love with the new Accord at this point, I think it looks great. Can't wait for the official reveal and more interior pics.
08-23-2012, 05:28 PM
#3052
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ official reveal?!!?
They are already coming off the line.
They are already coming off the line.
08-23-2012, 05:29 PM
#3053
The sizzle in the Steak
08-23-2012, 05:30 PM
#3054
The only difference is that the Hyundai H is in italics.
H vs. H...
08-23-2012, 06:14 PM
#3055
08-23-2012, 06:27 PM
#3056
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08-23-2012, 07:09 PM
#3057
Senior Moderator
08-23-2012, 08:38 PM
#3058
I'm the Firestarter
Let's face it, they look almost identical from the rear.
And yeah, it looks like it could have been around 5 years ago. How times have changed since the 98 Accord Coupe.
And yeah, it looks like it could have been around 5 years ago. How times have changed since the 98 Accord Coupe.
08-23-2012, 11:52 PM
#3059
Suzuka Master
the rear of the accord looks better than the genesis still 
and that 07 sonata on the early page, i can probably name 100 cars that look like that.
and that 07 sonata on the early page, i can probably name 100 cars that look like that.
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08-23-2012, 11:58 PM
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08-24-2012, 01:06 PM
#3061
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ 
08-24-2012, 02:20 PM
#3062
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08-24-2012, 03:42 PM
#3063
Suzuka Master
what happened to that guy??
i hope the spiders didnt get to him...
i hope the spiders didnt get to him...
08-24-2012, 03:49 PM
#3064
Moderator
08-24-2012, 04:50 PM
#3065
Senior Moderator
08-24-2012, 05:13 PM
#3066
Moderator
Okay. My comment was tongue-in-cheek about the role reversal on borrowing styling cues (not to mention the fact that I only owned the Genesis for six weeks....long story of my stupidity buried in "Car Talk").
08-24-2012, 05:41 PM
#3067
Senior Moderator
The borrowing of styling cues goes in every direction these days. That notwithstanding, the Genesis sedan is a beauty. Hopefully, Hyundai can build the brand itself as good as the cars they're producing these days.
08-24-2012, 08:33 PM
#3068
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08-24-2012, 08:47 PM
#3069
Suzuka Master
i think the avalon had that rear also (is that the premio in japan?)
08-24-2012, 08:52 PM
#3070
My first Avatar....
08-24-2012, 08:57 PM
#3071
Avalon is large car.
Premio is equal to Honda Civic in wheel base and size. (far higher grade than Civic) while Corolla Axio is equal to Honda City.
Rear camera with guide lines & push start were in Toyota Japanese vehicles almost a decade ago. Bottom line is there is nothing in Korean makers that is original. Every thing was done in Japan domestic market.
Premio is equal to Honda Civic in wheel base and size. (far higher grade than Civic) while Corolla Axio is equal to Honda City.
Rear camera with guide lines & push start were in Toyota Japanese vehicles almost a decade ago. Bottom line is there is nothing in Korean makers that is original. Every thing was done in Japan domestic market.
08-24-2012, 09:01 PM
#3072
Moderator
Originally Posted by SSFTSX
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Okay. My comment was tongue-in-cheek about the role reversal on borrowing styling cues (not to mention the fact that I only owned the Genesis for six weeks....long story of my stupidity buried in "Car Talk").
Hyundai copied from Toyota. which was using these oversize back lights on on Japan Domestic models.. Hyundai learn all that heavy chrome plated grills. from Toyota. Honda used smaller lights & less chrome. See 2G RL, Honda Inspire, 1G & 2G Euro Accord.
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Okay. My comment was tongue-in-cheek about the role reversal on borrowing styling cues (not to mention the fact that I only owned the Genesis for six weeks....long story of my stupidity buried in "Car Talk").
Hyundai copied from Toyota. which was using these oversize back lights on on Japan Domestic models.. Hyundai learn all that heavy chrome plated grills. from Toyota. Honda used smaller lights & less chrome. See 2G RL, Honda Inspire, 1G & 2G Euro Accord.
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08-25-2012, 02:00 AM
#3073
looking great, upscale
08-25-2012, 03:36 AM
#3074
08-25-2012, 08:53 PM
#3075
I'm the Firestarter
08-25-2012, 09:17 PM
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08-26-2012, 08:48 AM
#3077
I feel the need...
For the record, from what we've seen so far, the Accord appears to be a meaningful improvement over the past two generations and should be a solid hit.
08-26-2012, 08:12 PM
#3078
^ Agree with both of you. If anything it should be the opposite occurrence. New technology and/or additions to the lineup should be introduced in the luxury maker and than trickle down to the mainstream automaker.
But when was the last time that Honda/Acura ever made rationale and normal decisions, lol.
But when was the last time that Honda/Acura ever made rationale and normal decisions, lol.
08-27-2012, 08:07 PM
#3079
Safety Car
Interior Pic from VTEC's DutchBoy
08-27-2012, 09:04 PM
#3080
The interior looks pretty good, but that center stack just looks disjointed to me. If you count the nav screen at the top there's basically four distinct sets of controls/screens with basically no "flow" to it that seem to be slapped together. None of the pieces look bad, I just wish they had take a little more time to make each part work better together.