2008 ACCORD - It's HERE (with pics)

[VT3C]

had my first customer test-drive today at PRESTIGE HONDA - a VTi-L (2.4L) was very nice.. that chassis still amazes me how sporty it feels !!

The transmission is exceptionally smooth and silky - it makes the previous model seem relatively clunky !! the paddle shift is a great addition also.. I didnt push the engine as it only had 20Km on the dial but the low down torque was impressive.

Apologies as the photos are just from my phone and I didnt get the chance to take any interior shots or under-hood..

very very nice car mr honda

New Logo / Badge - actually looks metal instead of just chrome-plated plastic.. though is prob still placcy



At the HONDA AUSTRALIA Training day we had an FN2 Pace-Car with VIC plate [RED-H]..



VTiL (New Colour)



I 'only' got to drive the V6-L. The VCM was seamless and the 202Kw 3.5L was as you'd expect - Exceptional !!





VTi



we Already had a VTiL registered today as a DEMO:









5-Series anyone ?





I think a good job - a HUGE improvement over the old model !!!
if anyone has any questions on specs and pricing or anything just post below.

[Riviera]

very nice i wana drive lol, pricelist of full range???

[Dreams]

so, does the wagon will be here also or not? whens the next jazz will also arrive?

[SPQR]

so, does the wagon will be here also or not? whens the next jazz will also arrive?

The new Jazz is to be released in Australia in September. The Accord Euro in July. No wagon version of the Accord and the wagon version of the Accord Euro is not likely for Oz.

[EuroDude]

dayam that really does look like a 5 series from the side lol.

not a bad looking car, looks more polished compared to the previous one with its unresolved rear lights (both original and the LED refresh).

[UNLS1]

yes a great car and bloody great room. i drove them on tuesday.
we have em at our dealership now.

no wagon at all.

lol pm me if u want to know the prices, i know we cant advertise them but we can tell u them!
go figure!

[VT3C]

very nice i wana drive lol, pricelist of full range???

Not sure if i'm allowed to post the prices on here or not, but I am in PERTH so the prices I have may be different to those on the east coast. PLEASE PM ME IF YOU'RE IN PERTH AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW PRICING.

so, does the wagon will be here also or not? whens the next jazz will also arrive?

The wagon or 'Tourer' as it's known is the 'EURO' Accord.. this is the ACCORD Accord HAHAHAH is pure marketing genius to have 2 different cars under the same name in the one country.. I wish they'd just call it the 'Euro' and the 'Accord'.. confuses so many people. At this stage I doubt we'd get the Euro wagon unfortunately.

The new JAZZ is due out in July as far as I have been told.

dayam that really does look like a 5 series from the side lol.

not a bad looking car, looks more polished compared to the previous one with its unresolved rear lights (both original and the LED refresh).

yeah the whole car feels like it's purpose-built.. verything goes together no add-ons or band-aid patches if u know what I mean. the build quality is exceptional. better quality (and non-PVC!!) materials used in the cabin also. The Luxury versions have a better quality leather with a bit of 'bunching-up' of the leather to give a more luxurious feel etc.

[Drew]

At this stage I doubt we'd get the Euro wagon unfortunately.

Right so I'll be leaving Australia now then...

Seriously Honda shove your ****ing sedans up your ass already -_-

[UNLS1]

its also longer than a VE commodore.

[m0nty ITR]

its also longer than a VE commodore.

Does that make it bigger than a Legend now too? Where does that leave the Legend? I assume apart from AWD the specs don't justify the extra expense.

[Riviera]

Does that make it bigger than a Legend now too? Where does that leave the Legend? I assume apart from AWD the specs don't justify the extra expense.

the legend is just superior in style and manufacturing

the accord to the legend is like the civic to the accord

[BlitZ]

looks half camry with beamer back eheh..

sure the look will grow on me.

damn.. bigger than the ve commo.. its a luxury saloon car now