New CU2 Accord Euro - My car, my review!

[Type R Positive]

Hi Type R
The CL9 also shows that you can set a "speed alert" in the manual and I tried to set it up one day but alas as is problem with having a "Manual for the world" it isnt included in the good old Oz version of the car.
(privately still fuming about the tack on bluetooth for the new Euro.. integrated to me means more than auto muting the stereo when the phone rings... looks like I transfer my Blue Ant (with manual left hand operated stereo mute) to the new Euro when I get it lol)

Looks like another 'expensive' module that was ommitted for Oz.... Leds, circuits and relays are just so expensive these days lol

I can't complain. I don't use the bluetooth in my Prado, it gives me the shits. You can't make a call when moving, only recieve one. Pointless.

I might try setting the speed alert. Would be interesting to see if we actually got it.

I would have thought features would have been the same as everywhere else. I like TSX spec, but man, that would be expensive here.

[Type R Positive]

The gear ratios might be shorter (I haven't checked the details). But factoring in the substantially larger diameter tyres would affect the overall gearing as aaronng said.

7cm extra tread substantial? I suppose it is.

[VTECJimStar]

I might try setting the speed alert. Would be interesting to see if we actually got it..

Kewl would be nice but thought Honda might be crowing about another feature if it was there.

I would have thought features would have been the same as everywhere else. I like TSX spec, but man, that would be expensive here.

Yeah all those bells and whistles would be nice, I suppose I just wish that we had the option if we WANTED to pay for them to have them as a factory option.. ah well dream on, all about car sales numbers potential market and bean counting lol

I will still buy the car in spite of a few niggles re features I was hoping for. I like the toys ok!! I will just continue to look disinterested when my mate in his lexus answers his phone on bluetooth, calling number display, muted audio.. gee who wants THAT... hehe and he payed 20 grand more for his car...

[Type R Positive]

Hi TYpe R I am hoping to get my car in the next month or two.. all sounds great cant wait. Just looking at the audio part of your review so does the display show you the song titles on CD"s that you are playing? Also hve you tried the audio input jack ??

And re the shift 'prompt' feature in the manual car version. The little spot lower bottom left in the Tacho is that a light?? or just blanked off?? just wondered if this actually comes on when shift rev is optimum or something??

Nah, we miss out on the 'shift light'. That little spot is some alarm thingy.

I haven't seen song titles yet, as I have been using my ipod with the aux jack. Great feature combined with the power outlet!
The CD has to be compatible for song titles, the 2 CD's I have in the car are not.

I actually haven't driven my car that much. I have just come off nightshift at work yesterday morning.

[VTECJimStar]

I haven't seen song titles yet, as I have been using my ipod with the aux jack. Great feature combined with the power outlet!
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So do you control the iPod track selection etc on the iPod and feed the audio into the speakers..by selecting Aux on the car audio?

I actually haven't driven my car that much. I have just come off nightshift at work yesterday morning.

Hmm I would be happy to run it in for you while you are at work lol

Have fun and sorry for all the questions atm..

[Type R Positive]

I will still buy the car in spite of a few niggles re features I was hoping for. I like the toys ok!! I will just continue to look disinterested when my mate in his lexus answers his phone on bluetooth, calling number display, muted audio.. gee who wants THAT... hehe and he payed 20 grand more for his car...

Yeah, im happy with mine mate. It's WAY better than my old CL9. I got the base (just my run around car), and I still can't believe that this car is so cheap! I got a VX Prado TD for long distance luxury. Im also buying another house, so I didn't want to spend too much.

I would love a Lexus, like IS250X, but for $65k? Come on!

[Type R Positive]

So do you control the iPod track selection etc on the iPod and feed the audio into the speakers..by selecting Aux on the car audio?

Yes. The Aux is just headphone jack. Not USB like TSX lol!

Hmm I would be happy to run it in for you while you are at work lol

Have fun and sorry for all the questions atm..

I'm actually suprised at the comments Im getting at work though. People have seen it in my driveway, and have hit me up about it. They all like the look of it!

Keep the Q's coming mate. I know it's hard to tell what a car is like in a 5 min test drive.... let alone the potential of this CU2.

[VTECJimStar]

I would love a Lexus, like IS250X, but for $65k? Come on!

Yeah the Lexus has more bells and whistles and the look at me thing.. I have a Lexus, but I would NOT pay $20 to $25 grand just for those few things.

I will be getting the Auto Lux version again, with the traffic in Brisbane these days, I will trade off the extra buzz of the manual for sanity when driving round town traffic all day. And the paddle shift should be good just a few sec slower off the mark.. well goes with my grey hair :-))

[Type R Positive]

Yeah the Lexus has more bells and whistles and the look at me thing.. I have a Lexus, but I would NOT pay $20 to $25 grand just for those few things.

I will be getting the Auto Lux version again, with the traffic in Brisbane these days, I will trade off the extra buzz of the manual for sanity when driving round town traffic all day. And the paddle shift should be good just a few sec slower off the mark.. well goes with my grey hair :-))

To be totally honest, I really liked the Auto. The paddle shifters are really well done. The shift was precise and generally felt great. I think I would have got auto if it was the same price, but it's $2k extra. If I lived in the city, I would have gone the auto.

Auto's have grown on me for sure. My VX Prado is auto (had no choice) and it is the sweetest thing in the world. I would have got a manual if they made one for VX and Grande, then, but definately not now.

[Type R Positive]

Gear ratios: CU2 (CL9)
1st: 3.27 (3.27)
2nd: 2.04 (1.88)
3rd: 1.43 (1.36)
4th: 1.07 (1.03)
5th: 0.87 (0.83)
6th: 0.69 (0.66)
Rev: 3.58 (3.58)
Final: 4.76 (4.76)

[yfin]

Gear ratios: CU2 (CL9)
1st: 3.27 (3.27)
2nd: 2.04 (1.88)
3rd: 1.43 (1.36)
4th: 1.07 (1.03)
5th: 0.87 (0.83)
6th: 0.69 (0.66)
Rev: 3.58 (3.58)
Final: 4.76 (4.76)

Nah that isn't correct. The CL9 definately had a long 4.4 final drive. Only the Acura TSX had 4.76.

If your data of 4.76 on the CU2 is correct -that explains how it partly overcomes the weight increase as the acceleration is similar to the CL9. Is your data for both vehicles from the Acura TSX?

[tony1234]

Nah that isn't correct. The CL9 definately had a long 4.4 final drive. Only the Acura TSX had 4.76.

If your data of 4.76 on the CU2 is correct -that explains how it partly overcomes the weight increase as the acceleration is similar to the CL9. Is your data for both vehicles from the Acura TSX?

Maybe they only changed the final drive ratio on the CU2 and left the gears the same??