Honda just released a set of teaser images featuring the all-new European Accord which will make its premier at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show in March. Moreover, since the current European market Accord and the US Acura TSX are one and the same, the EU version of Honda’s mid-size sedan consequently also previews the next-gen TSX.
The teaser images that Honda released today concern the Station Wagon variant of the new European Accord dubbed “Tourer”, but Honda says that the sedan version will also be unveiled in Geneva. The new Euro Accord is based on last year’s Accord Tourer Concept that was previewed at the Frankfurt Show (see images here). According to the Japanese carmaker, the new Accord “boasts quality features to challenge established premium contenders in the executive D-segment”. Sales of both Accord variants will commence in early summer
Animproved 2.4L i-VTEC 4 cylinder motor will go into the base model withan expected 20-30 horsepower bump. The entry level model will sporteither a 6 speed manual, or 5 speed auto, and will be front wheel drive.
A hotter Type-S model should also appear with power coming from the 260hp turbocharged motor also found in the Acura RDX. The sportier model will feature a 6 speed auto/manual DSG gearbox, and is expected to feature Honda's Super Handling All Wheel Drive system.
發表於 2008-2-5 18:21
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