New 2013 Accord - same old 5A plus less power *yawn*

**Honda_Boi** · 19-04-2013 09:26 AM

If the new Thailand specs are anything to go by, the new 2013 Accord (due for release next month), will have the same old 5-speed automatic instead of the new CVT that the US gets. To make matters worse, the new "Earth Dreams" 2.4L engine puts out less power (128 kW) than the current 2.4L engine (136 kW). Again, the US model puts out more power than this (138-142 kW depending on spec).

The colour choice drops from the current 6 down to just 5, and includes Crystal Black, Modern Steel, Champagne Frost, White Orchid, and Alabaster Silver.

**Fredoops** · 19-04-2013 10:01 AM

Lol ****en fail....

**Rudy** · 19-04-2013 11:04 AM

that would suck if the case ...still get the 6AT on the v6 though

That would be the pick

**Jasemas** · 19-04-2013 11:32 PM

Who buys the NA Accord
JDM Euro is where it's at

**Fredoops** · 19-04-2013 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by Jasemas

Who buys the NA Accord
JDM Euro is where it's at

There might not be a JDM euro

**Rudy** · 20-04-2013 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Jasemas

Who buys the NA Accord
JDM Euro is where it's at

v6 yes, i4 no!

**Jasemas** · 20-04-2013 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by Fredoops

There might not be a JDM euro

Will this mean Euro's will go up in resale value lol

**SPQR** · 20-04-2013 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by Rudy

that would suck if the case ...still get the 6AT on the v6 though

That would be the pick

No V6 on the Honda Thailand website. Can't see them making a V6 just for Australia given how few they sell in OZ anyway. I was considering a new model V6 Accord but if not available, then other brands now come into play with me.

I4's with less power than USA versions... Even greater fail but they rely on the average mug not knowing any better. Again, I can't see Honda Thailand making uprated power versions just for Australia.

JDM/European Accord has been confirmed by Honda. They're working on it. But for such a large and long car, rear leg room in the current CU2 is very very very poor. Even my six-year-old tells me that my next car must have more room!

Anyone hoping for a diesel salvation for the Euro might be disappointed. The 2.2 litre Honda diesel has uncompetitive power and torque of 110kw and 350Nm respectively. Compare that with Peugeot at 150kW and 450Nm. What's wrong Honda?

Honda OZ on it's way down-down-down to oblivion...

**Rudy** · 20-04-2013 02:51 PM

hmm interesting...what a let down

Not that I really like the way the 9th gen looks anyhow or would consider one, but still.

**Fredoops** · 20-04-2013 05:26 PM

They've 'confirmed' the European accord but they didnt specify just how different it would be from the USDM accord

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ho...hes-49026.html
^^^^ this is a interesting article.

**Jasemas** · 20-04-2013 06:26 PM

I'd rather an I4 over a V6 any day really
Not to mention the shabby transmissions plaguing Honda

The rear looks like a BMW

**ChaosMaster** · 20-04-2013 06:26 PM

Honda pretty much died 10 years ago. I mean name one car that's been released in the past 10 years that is truly revolutionary or anything of the sort. I think they've spent most of their remaining cash on the latest CRV and are praying it picks up because there's really nothing in their range currently that is anything special.