ಹೋಂಡಾ ಹೊಸದು Accord 2008-2011 2.4 MT

New Accord 2008-2011 2.4 MT ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ

The all-new Honda Accord Sedan 2.4 M/T is guaranteed to turn heads its way! It is re-designed with a more, robust, bold and aggressive look. Honda has always carried the badge of a classy sedan for quite some time. The company has put in a great effort to redesign this one and has presented the new Accord with the best dimensions in its segment. The all new i-VTEC engine in Honda Accord promises better fuel economy with Honda's Variable Cylinder Management Technology. The engine gives fantastic environment-friendly performance which meets the Euro-IV emission levels and is E-10 compliant. With the increase in the size of the car, there is no compromise in pleasure and fuel efficiency. The New Honda Accord comes with a lot of safety features including six intelligent airbags, Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body, G-FORCE Control Technology (G-CON) for enhanced safety of the vehicle occupants during a collision, ABS, EBD, front 3 point seat belts with automatic tensioning system, and front active headrests that help mitigate neck shock in a rear end collision. The Honda New Accord 2.4 M/T comes with uber-class cabin features such as advanced audio system with USB slot, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, eight-way power seat adjustment with lumbar support, rear audio controls, rear AC vents, and reading lights at the rear.

Exteriors

Honda New Accord 2.4 M/T, the 8th generation of Honda Accord has been redesigned with bold and charismatic looks to capture the heart and soul of car lovers. This sedan segment vehicle is visibly more sophisticated than ever before. The exteriors are far better than its earlier version. The long stretched headlights with bold tough lines along the hood make the look more aggressive. The Honda logo in chrome proudly sits in the middle the grill. The car has front and rear fog lamps located in specially designed 3D style slots. Protectors at all sides are placed smartly for safety of the classy exterior without spoiling the appearance of the Honda Accord. New Honda Accord comes with body coloured ORVMs and chrome finished door handles along with a single chrome finished exhaust. It is also packed with side, front and rear under-spoilers. The rear side has bold taillights with embossed style design. The alloy wheels increase the style quotient of the car. The New Honda Accord is a premium segment car with a seating capacity of five. The length of the car is 4950mm, width is 1845mm, and height is 1475mm. It has a wheelbase of 2800mm and the ground clearance available in this car is 155mm.

Interiors

The interior quality of Honda Accord is brilliant. The roomy interior makes driving very pleasant and gives you a feeling of openness even in a car stuck in a traffic jam. The beige colour interior adds richness to the feel of the Honda New Accord 2.4 M/T. The other features available in the new Honda Accord are leather interiors, tilt & telescopic steering wheel covered in smooth leather skin and leather gear knob. Centre armrest with multifunctional console, vanity mirror with illumination, foot light, map light with sun glass box, lockable glove box with illumination, outside temperature gauge, digital clock, seat back pocket (driver & passenger), front and rear door pocket, front and rear cup holder, rear centre armrest at the back with trunk-through, noise & vibration reduction carpet, luxury 4 spoke with aluminium colour panel front are also present in the car. The most exciting features of the interior are rear AC vents, rear reading lights and rear foldable seats.

Engine & Performance

Honda Accord with 2.4 M/T comes with a 2.4-litre, 177bhp 4-cylinder engine with manual transmission. The DOHC i-VTEC engine with PGM FI (Programmed Fuel Injection System) available in the 2.4L trim is very fuel efficient and delivers hassle free performance. It offers a maximum power of 177bhp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 222Nm at 4300 rpm. Honda Accord engine comes with both manual and automatic transmissions. However, the 2.4-litre manual transmission engine delivers a breakthrough acceleration of 0-100 kmph in just 9.2 seconds with a top speed of 223 kmph. The Honda New Accord 2.4 M/T gives a mileage of 9.4 kmpl in the city and can do an impressive 13 kmpl on the highways , despite its size and power.

Braking & Handling

The Honda New Accord 2.4 M/T is available in an impressive braking system. The front brakes are multilateral ventilated disc brakes and the rear wheels are also armed with disc brakes. The braking system helps decelerate the car safely. Honda Accord is also equipped with the ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). The Honda New Accord is packed with front independent double wishbone with coil spring and stabiliser fork and rear one is armed with a multi-link with coil spring and stabiliser.

Comfort Features

Honda Accord is redesigned to add more style and comfort to the car. The car is now equipped with more advanced comfort features such as dual zone air conditioning, 8-way power drive seat, audio system with 6-CD changer & MP3 player with USB port, 6 speakers, accessory socket, rear armrest with audio control, key less entry with trunk opener. The auto door lock by speed makes the journey tension free. The other features installed in the Honda Accord 2.4 M/T are power door mirror, power retractable door mirror, front and rear power windows, headlight height adjuster, flat blade wipers, and preparation for mobile phone with Bluetooth interface.

Safety Features

Honda Accord is by all means a safe car. Both the active and passive safety features have been taken care of by Honda. Some of the advanced safety features are intelligent six airbags including side curtain air bags, advanced compatibility engineering (ACE) body, and G-FORCE control technology (G-CON) for safety of the travellers during a collision . Some other safeguards included in Honda New Accord ABS, EBD, BA, front active headrest, high mount brake light, seat belt pre-tensioner & load limiter system, 3 point rear centre seat belt, rear centre headrest, security alarm system, engine immobiliser, wave blade keys, and a full size spare tyre.  The use of high-tensile steel has improved torsional rigidity while achieving major weight savings.

Pros  

The Honda New Accord 2.4 M/T is a stylish, spacious, and comfortable car with a high performance engine. It has been completely re-designed from the outside and looks better than ever before.

Cons 

Its only con is its price tag