Officially unveiled: New Euro

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Originally Posted by IVTECS4

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?

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New one is supposed to have even better handling because of the wider track and altered suspension design.

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Originally Posted by yfin

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

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It most probably would... but then again, the old Euro's official performance numbers were underestimated. So the new one might be slower than the old Euro in real life, but in the numbers game, could be the same or slightly quicker.

In the end, the Euro is a medium sized family car with a reasonable engine. It wasn't meant to be a 0-100km/h performance car. So maintaining or losing out a bit on performance won't affect the majority of the potential Euro buyers. It just affects us enthusiasts.

hey guys,

Looking at new mid-sized car and right now its gonna be a Mazda 6. However I have heard that the new Euro might be released soon.

After reading an article on autotrader two things caught my attention.

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Originally Posted by AUTOTRADER

HONDA'S vital new Accord Euro sedan was presented to a selection of the Australian motoring media in Austria last week, with local sales due to commence at the end of June.

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So is this correct, will the cars be available for sale end of June?

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Originally Posted by Autotrader

Honda Australia director Lindsay Smalley said that local pricing will not be announced until the first week of June, but we can expect a considerable increase over the current entry point of $33,990 based on the experience in the UK (where prices have increased by about 10 per cent).

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So we would be looking at ~$37k+ entry?

http://www1.autotrader.com.au/mellor...257447000AAD0F

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Originally Posted by aaronng

In the end, the Euro is a medium sized family car with a reasonable engine. It wasn't meant to be a 0-100km/h performance car. So maintaining or losing out a bit on performance won't affect the majority of the potential Euro buyers. It just affects us enthusiasts.

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I think this is an accurate assessment of where the old Euro and the new Euro are pitched at the market. We enthusiasts have hoped that it would be a little more than what it was ever intended to be. This might manifest itself in a better spread of torque but still:

"All I want is a little more than I'll ever get"

Some news on Accord Euro Diesel at Carsguide.

http://carsguide.news.com.au/site/mo...re_for_diesel/

There's a mention of the release of the new Accord Euro in June 08 at the end of the article.

And also here.

http://carsguide.news.com.au/site/re...o_first_drive/

i heard from honda dealer, the new euro will be ready on the first week of july after 'end of financial year sale' ended (june 30th)..hopefully the price is still $33990 ;)

There's a launch review at Carpoint:

http://www.carpoint.com.au/car-review/2934946.aspx

They say it's likely the price will go up to around $35k for the entry level. Overall a positive review too.

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Originally Posted by Exar Kun

There's a launch review at Carpoint:

http://www.carpoint.com.au/car-review/2934946.aspx

They say it's likely the price will go up to around $35k for the entry level. Overall a positive review too.

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From the review: "A full version for the 18-inch-shod models' wouldn't fit in the boot, and besides, Honda Australia says customers aren't complaining... Just Aussie motoring journos!"

This is what I dislike about Honda Australia. They like to make up our opinions on our behalf. I would complain if my lux didn't come with a full sized spare. Also, the 17" comes with 225/50R17 tyres. If the 18" isn't going to fit, i wonder what tyres it comes with. 235/40R18? If it is 225/45R18, I'd be spewing because the overall dimensions are the same as 225/50R17.

Personally while it looks like a nice car, it doesn't do enough for me to want to upgrade from the old body. I think Honda Australia will do themselves an injustice if they don't bring in the diesel engine version. It's the reason I'd upgrade

it's a pity the wagon version of the Euro and that diesel engine isn't gonna come yet. The wagon and the diesel engine would be sweet ( 5AT as well - yep found the next car to replace the 1995 Nissan Maxima 30G lol).

Mazda and Subaru have a wagon version of the (new)6 and the Liberty so why is Honda Australia hesitating about bringing in the wagon version of the accord euro - ADR issues? They said in a review on www.goauto.com.au that 2010 would be accessing the possibilities of bringing it over - not good enough!

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Originally Posted by aaronng

From the review: "A full version for the 18-inch-shod models' wouldn't fit in the boot, and besides, Honda Australia says customers aren't complaining... Just Aussie motoring journos!"

This is what I dislike about Honda Australia. They like to make up our opinions on our behalf. I would complain if my lux didn't come with a full sized spare. Also, the 17" comes with 225/50R17 tyres. If the 18" isn't going to fit, i wonder what tyres it comes with. 235/40R18? If it is 225/45R18, I'd be spewing because the overall dimensions are the same as 225/50R17.

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I agree. There were two reasons I didn't look at getting Mazda 6 (could have got a better deal on one too) and the full size spare issue was one of them.

I cant justify upgrading. Im only doing 12 000kms a year on my euro. My 2005 only got 42 000kms on it and its in mint condition.

Sure the new body looks nicer, but its the same engine and transmission. Its a nice car but its not as sport IMO.

I would consider a diesel wagon though. Its would be just as quick, if not quicker, but better on fuel and great for a bit of towing. That being said im not paying a $5000 premium for it either as it takes to long to recover the extra cost.