What do you all think?

















VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $19,000

ENGINES: DOHC 16-valve 2.4-liter inline-4,
177 hp, 161 lb-ft; DOHC 16-valve
2.4-liter inline-4, 190 hp, 162 lb-ft; SOHC 24-valve
3.5-liter V-6, 268 hp, 248 lb-ft

TRANSMISSIONS: 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 110.2 in
Length: 194.1–194.3 in
Width: 72.7 in
Height: 58.1 in
Curb weight: 3213–3500 lb





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-----The orginal Mr.Goodwrench on the JBO since 11/99-----

looks very unappealing

Inside, it looks quite good.

Outside, it looks like it is trying to be a Lexus or a Camry....last gen looked much better...

Looks like the last generation Acuras like the CL or RL... kinda ordinary

the coupe works, the sedan?

i don't know but something about the rear end just doesn't work. like it does not match the rest of the car. But the sedan is deffinately trying to rip-off the Camry/Avalon look and e46 BMW 3series/Infiniti G35-37 sedan look in the rear quarters.



"Formerly known as Jammit - JBO member since 1998" JBOM | CSS.net

wait?

why 2 16V DOHC 2.4's with 2 totally different HP/tq numbers though???



"Formerly known as Jammit - JBO member since 1998" JBOM | CSS.net

The red 2-door is very nice looking, but the others aren't really doing it for me

Looks like they had a good idea with the front end ... and fell short.

Back looks good.

The front ends look too much like the Ridgeline




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Jookycola wrote:wait?

why 2 16V DOHC 2.4's with 2 totally different HP/tq numbers though???

The DOHC fours remain at 2.4 liters, with the base engine rated at 177 horsepower, up from 166. Step up from the entry Accord LX to the EX, and you get a 190-hp four redlined at 7100 rpm. Also for now, the only automatic is a five-speed. In the sedans, only four cylinders are available with a stick, and it’s a five-speed.
Remeber the old V6 Accord featured an i-VTEC system with cylinder deactivation? For 2008, there’s an extra twist. Unlike the previous V6, which saved fuel by shifting from six- to three-cylinder operation in low-load driving conditions, the new engine chooses from three-, four- and six-cylinder modes, depending on power demand.

Lastly, this Accord has moved from Mid-size to Large in the EPA classification.





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-----The orginal Mr.Goodwrench on the JBO since 11/99-----

ok so my eyes weren't deceiving me, they DO look bigger. Would say they are ford 400/Taurus sized now? And 4-cyl 5-speed accord sedans are fun. No MT for the v-6 coupes?



"Formerly known as Jammit - JBO member since 1998" JBOM | CSS.net

eh the sedan looks like a poor mans 5 series

Mr.Goodwrench-G.T. wrote:

Jookycola wrote:wait?

why 2 16V DOHC 2.4's with 2 totally different HP/tq numbers though???

The DOHC fours remain at 2.4 liters, with the base engine rated at 177 horsepower, up from 166. Step up from the entry Accord LX to the EX, and you get a 190-hp four redlined at 7100 rpm. Also for now, the only automatic is a five-speed. In the sedans, only four cylinders are available with a stick, and it’s a five-speed.
Remeber the old V6 Accord featured an i-VTEC system with cylinder deactivation? For 2008, there’s an extra twist. Unlike the previous V6, which saved fuel by shifting from six- to three-cylinder operation in low-load driving conditions, the new engine chooses from three-, four- and six-cylinder modes, depending on power demand.

Lastly, this Accord has moved from Mid-size to Large in the EPA classification.

Ok, so what youre basically saying is ...

Take advantage of GMs Employee discounts along with their 0% long term financing rates and pick up an Impala SS?

Not a bad idea at all.

Bingo on the Taurus size. It is roomier than the Camry, Sonata, Altima, Maxima.
And yep, 6-speed and 3.5L V6 will be available on the coupe.
The sedan goes on sale Sept. 12 for sedan, Sept. 20 for coupe if you all wanna check them up close.



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holy crap they ruined two nice looking cars.

and the sedan looks a LOT like the new camry...anyone else think so?





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looks kinda like a sonata to me, at least in the front

The coupe I like, the sedan is really akward looking. The higher powered 4cyl is pretty sweet. The present generation Accords both look nicer. I just really hope this new Accord doesn't ruin the Acura TSX.

themarin8r wrote:looks kinda like a sonata to me, at least in the front

It looks EXACTLY like a damn sonata in sedan trim... when I saw that first pic, I REALLY though that it was a hoax.





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Seriously

crap





Its worse in the front, but even the back looks like it took used the sonata as inspiration.

I prefer the Sonata 100x. The only thing that peaks
my interest on the new Accord is the multi-mode v6.





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