Quote Originally Posted by avid View Post
Is it just me or can anyone else see that the Japs have totally screwed up the Euros previous refined good looks.Its lost that agile nimble stance.
Just took new Euro for a test drive while waiting for my Euro to be serviced.Not impressed at all.Wont be trading up to this model.I agree entirely with LXRY's findings except the steering which i found to be less responsive,very little feed back to the driver of the cars attitude and the road surface/conditions.Wondering too about early build quality.Have a look at the fit of the sill where it meets the front guard!!
But by far its least redeeming feature is that its just GOD AWFUL FUGLY .
Too bulky looking especially the front bumper overhang,particularly from side on.Its got a big fat arse and still a tiny boot area.The wide front Civic type flares lack class and refinement, i'm guessing the yanks will love it,but its not going to sell here like the previous model.
Even a couple of people from the dealership felt it wasn't as good looking as the earlier model,and that they had received similar comments already.
The wheels are boring,even the 18's look like some cheap wheel from Joe Blows Wheel & Tyre shop.Dont even start me on the looks of the optional wheels.
What is it with Honda,they do this every few years...bring out a winning design,then totally screw it up in the next major model change.I'm really disappointed,i was hoping to trade up at the end of the year,but i'll be looking else where for the first time in over 25 years.
This is in response to avid's post. I think I agree that the size of new Euro has grown significantly... for comparison sake, look at the pictures below (CD Accord put against new Euro/TSX side by side) - specially look at the front end lol (the new Euro looks kinda big):





[Courtesy of HS and SiRcd5.]