Officially unveiled: New Euro

I think we get ripped-off on car prices. What about the poor Brits? A $53K Euro!!!

I've never heard the Euro engine described as noisy and not smooth!

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Originally Posted by honestjohn.co.uk

DIMENSIONS
(Saloon)
Length: 4,726mm (186”)
Width (excluding mirrors): 1,840mm (6’ 1”)
Height: 1,440mm (4’ 9”)
Luggage capacity: 460-467 litres.
Kerb weight: 1,414 – 1,632kg
Maximum braked towing weight: 2.0i 1,500kg; 2.4i 1,600kg; 2.2D 1,700kg.
Turning radius – kerb to kerb: 5.49 metres
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres

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1414kg, for the base 2.0 litre model. I guess we're looking at about 1500kg for the bas 2.4 litre manual when it comes to Australia.

That's really pushing it for a 4 cylinder car with 200hp

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Originally Posted by SPQR

I think we get ripped-off on car prices. What about the poor Brits? A $53K Euro!!!

I've never heard the Euro engine described as noisy and not smooth!

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The brit's opinion on cars are a bit skewed. I've seen a review from a reputable magazine bagging the 2.4L and claiming the 2.0L petrol was slightly better while the OLD 2.2L diesel was a MUCH better drive and car than both petrol versiosn. LOL

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Originally Posted by aaronng

The brit's opinion on cars are a bit skewed. I've seen a review from a reputable magazine bagging the 2.4L and claiming the 2.0L petrol was slightly better while the OLD 2.2L diesel was a MUCH better drive and car than both petrol versiosn. LOL

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Yeah, and Americans think big, ugly, crass grilles look nice!

I Think I might have said in an earlier post that the 2.4L is about 1,580kg. The heaviest would probably be the Diesel wagon.

Has anyone seen the new Euro in Melbourne? We got those photos of the cars on the back of a truck but since then no reported sightings. Has anyone peeked into one parked somewhere to see what equipment they have?

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Originally Posted by SPQR

Has anyone seen the new Euro in Melbourne? We got those photos of the cars on the back of a truck but since then no reported sightings. Has anyone peeked into one parked somewhere to see what equipment they have?

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They are not launched yet though, so they would have to go into a dealer holding yard to look. ;)

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Originally Posted by SPQR

Has anyone seen the new Euro in Melbourne? We got those photos of the cars on the back of a truck but since then no reported sightings. Has anyone peeked into one parked somewhere to see what equipment they have?

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those 2 euros are behind closed doors at honda australia now.
no dealers have any.

Here is a photo taken on temple of vtec - a photo of both the new TSX (Accord Euro) and the old TSX (Accord Euro) .

Seems like the new car is wider than the old car. But imo, both cars look great.

Looking at them side by side, I still love our current shape.

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Originally Posted by viper8548

I was told last Wednesday this week when I picked up my car that the price for the new euro (coming in june/july) will be alot higher than the current euro, in the 50s. Not sure if that was on road tho.

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that probably makes sense... honda is bringing in the high-spec versions of the civic hatch. price range is rumoured to be around the mid 30s. and with the Thai Accord priced at the 30-mid 40s, that leaves some room for the euro to be priced higher.

a higher priced Euro (a Acura TSX), will sort-of paves the way for the Acura brand in Aus, if honda decides to go down that path.

a higher priced euro also means the current euro will retain its resale value better.

I want the manual diesel wagon. As long as its under 1500kgs and has 350NM plus Ill buy it. Otherwise im keeping my current ride as it still only got 45 000km after 3 years driving.

The TSX with body kits in a sedan looks HAWT tho.

I get the feeling the new Euro will be slower than the current model...

Possibly due to the increase in weight , size etc(maybe sapping performance a bit)... it's probably the i-DTEC diesel engine that might be faster than the normal K24A one( unless they managed to get some of the low end torque happening). I wonder if the new one still has the current's surefooted handling?