Honda has unveiled the Accord Tourer Concept that is supposed to give a hint of the styling direction of the next Accord and Accord Tourer (UK) that will debut next year. More importantly this concept could also provide hints of what the next Acura TSX is going to look like in the US, since the TSX is essentially the same as the UK Accord.
The new UK Accord will debut mid-2008.
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PRESS RELEASE:
Honda presented to the world the exciting Accord Tourer Concept and the new generation of Honda diesel engines, i-DTEC at the 2007 Frankfurt motor show.
The premiere of the Accord Tourer Concept provides a strong indication of the design direction of the all-new generation Accord Tourer set to debut in mid-2008. The wider, lower look signals a sportier, more emotional styling approach, and while the design of the current Accord Tourer maximises its load-carrying capability, the new model goes for smarter, sleeker proportions while retaining a strong degree of versatility and practicality. The Concept’s greater width makes for a more spacious cabin and also allows an increased track for enhanced handling characteristics.
The all-new Accord range will boast one of the first all-Euro 5-compliant engine line-ups which will consist of two i-VTEC petrol engines of 2.0 and 2.4-litre capacities and a newly developed 2.2-litre i-DTEC next-generation diesel engine. Compared to the current Accord engine line-up, power output will be boosted and emissions and fuel economy significantly improved.
The latest engines will be complemented by innovative new chassis technology that will deliver exceptional handling, greater linear stability and a more involving driving experience without compromising ride comfort.
The all-new Accord will debut in Sedan and Tourer forms at the 2008 Geneva motor show.
The all-new i-DTEC is the 2nd diesel engine Honda has developed. By further improving the current award winning i-CTDi’s superb performance, fuel economy and emission efficiencies, i-DTEC has achieved various stringent emission standards in the U.S., Japan and Europe (Honda test data).
The first phase of the programme - compliance with the Euro 5 legislation expected in 2009 - has already reached fruition, and an example of the new engine, which makes its first appearance in next year’s Accord range, is being shown on the stand.
Honda continues to work on the second phase of development of its latest diesel engine and has already achieved compliance with the stringent US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier II/Bin 5 emissions requirements. This is of particular significance to the European market in that the Tier II standards are even more demanding than the Euro 6 requirements which remain at the proposal stage. An example of this engine is also on display at the stand.
Comments (8)
I will be interested to see what we get on this side of the pond... and what real sheet metal looks like over there.
Posted by Tom Underhill | September 11, 2007 11:29 PM
Posted on September 11, 2007 23:29
I hope it doesn't look that bland and blah when it gets over here as an Acura...
Posted by Gary | September 12, 2007 2:05 AM
Posted on September 12, 2007 02:05
Look, that's the nose job that the rest of the world gets on their Accords.
It was denied to the US due to the famous USA car clinics and their lame partcipants that stiffle any forward looking design.
Unimaginative USA-based Honda managers then sealed its fate.
Posted by rene | September 12, 2007 2:08 AM
Posted on September 12, 2007 02:08
Should be interesting to revive the accord wagon since they seemed to be somewhat popular back in the early to mid 90s.
Posted by TC | September 12, 2007 8:57 AM
Posted on September 12, 2007 08:57
If they would sell that here with the oil burner and a tow rating of 2000lbs I will buy it in a heartbeat.
Posted by zippy | September 12, 2007 1:56 PM
Posted on September 12, 2007 13:56
boy, this Accord bitch-slaps the accord sedan and takes a dump on it, this DESTROYS the shitty accord sedan. Call it an Acura TSX, no matter what, this is actually a semi-good looking Honda (with the exception of the awesome S2000)
Posted by John | September 12, 2007 5:20 PM
Posted on September 12, 2007 17:20
Sorry folks, this looks like a dodge with a Honda logo. I don't by Chrysler products because their ugly and unreliable, this planned Honda, Acura would be reliable but is still ugly.
Granted as John said, the Accord is so-so in looks, but most people who made Honda a success in the market are those looking for reliable cars that everything works on day after day after month after year.
Posted by Keith | September 30, 2007 11:39 AM
Posted on September 30, 2007 11:39
That Honda Emblem need to be smaller
Posted by john number 2 | October 4, 2007 9:53 AM
Posted on October 4, 2007 09:53