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test drive accord tghri td ngn hubby....drive mmg ok le dh nm nye honda..
tp luar accord ni mmg cntik,mewah n superb tp interior agak kurang skit berbnding camry...
tgh pikir antara camry n accord.... |
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8th Generation 08 Honda Accord Launched...!!!
Honda has unveiled the new Honda Accord here in Malaysia, the 8th in its generation, and it is the biggest Honda Accord ever. Like its previous model it is available in 3 variants at launch, with 2 locally assembled 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter variants, and a Thai-imported 3.5 liter V6 model.
Read more about the new Honda Accord after the jump.
The engine under the hood of the Honda Accord 2.0 VTi is the new 2.0 liter R-series SOHC i-VTEC engine that we first saw introduced locally in the Honda CR-V (the R-series family itself first made its debut in the Civic 1.8S). Installed in the Honda Accord抯 engine bay, this engine puts out 156 PS at 6,300rpm and a peak torque of 189Nm at 4,300rpm. This engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission with dual overdrive ratios for better fuel economy.
The 2.4 liter Honda Accord VTi-L model is powered by the familiar K24 2.0 liter DOHC i-VTEC engine, but is now tuned to produce 180 PS, or 177 horsepower. This kicks in at 6,500rpm. Peak torque is now 222Nm at 4,300rpm, with 180Nm available from 1,600rpm and 200Nm available from 2000rpm. It is also mated to a 5-speed automatic, but the 2.4 liter also has the option of manual sequential shifting via paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel - flick the right paddle to upshift and the left paddle to downshift. |
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The 3.5 liter SOHC i-VTEC V6 with Variable Cylinder Management is nice to look at but its prohibitive price and road tax costs will make it the halo model of the Accord range. Power output is the best of all three - 275 PS at 6,200rpm and 339Nm of torque at 5,000rpm. The VCM engine runs in three different modes depending on engine load. You have the six-cylinder mode for power, and four- and three-cylinder modes for efficiency, switching between them seamlessly.
The seamless shift between the different cylinder modes are possible through the use of two technologies - Active Control Engine Mount (ACM) and Active Noise Control (ANC). ACM anticipates the vibration generated by the cylinder mode switchover by actuating two engine mounts to create an out-of-phase vibration to cancel out the force of vibrations resulting from the cylinder mode switching operation. ANC cancels out any booming noise related to the VCM function by emitting a sound wave with the same amplitude and the opposite polarity to the original sound from the audio sound system.
The 7th generation Accord used double wishbones on both the front and rear suspension, but the new 8th generation Accord now uses a double wishbone suspension design at the front, and a new compact in-wheel multi-link rear suspension at the rear. The suspension has been improved over the 7th generation Accord in a few ways, one of which Honda says is the reduction of nose-diving during braking
The new Honda Accord should promise to be a more exciting drive because of a few new features on paper, and it did feel better and more composed during my short drive in Japan, but we will have to wait for a road test report sometime this week to be sure. Firstly, the new Accord now has a Variable Gear Ratio Steering, which tightens up at high speeds to give the driver more confidence. Secondly, the 5-speed automatic transmission now has Shift Hold Control, which prevents unnecessary upshifts which could upset the balance of the car while negotiating a bend. This can be prevented in the 7th gen Accord via shifting into D3, but now it is all automatic, if the system works well as intended that is.
One of the more important improvements would be the lowering of the car抯 center of gravity by 10mm. The engine抯 center of mass has also been lowered. The K24A抯 center of mass is now lower by 8.5mm, and while I have no data for the R-series engine, a SOHC engine would likely be lighter and from what we can see from the CR-V抯 engine bay, mounted rather low. The car抯 roll-centers (the theoretical points around which the vehicle body 搑olls |
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As with the larger exterior dimensions, the new Accord抯 interior is much larger than the previous generation. The distance between the front occupants have been increased by 40mm, while rear knee space has been increased by 35mm. The boot抯 cargo length area has also been increased by 54mm, and it has a total loading capacity of 450 liters. A nice new feature is the addition of rear passenger air conditioning vents for the new Honda Accord, something that has been missing throughout the life of the Accord and its many generations.
Other than the engines, there are also a few equipment level differences between the 2.0 liter VTi model, the 2.4 liter VTi-L model and the 3.5 liter V6 model. The 2.0 liter model is rather baseline in terms of equipment. It comes with 16 inch wheels, a beige interior with manually adjustable fabric seats (not the Civic 1.8 towel type though!), dual zone air conditioning, single exhaust tailpipe, dual SRS airbags, ABS, front active headrest, automatic halogen headlamps (turns on automatically in the dark), retractable and electrically adjustable door mirrors, and a 6-CD changer audio system that supports WMA, MP3 and a USB connector, controllable via steering wheel audio.
The 2.4 liter VTi-L model comes with a dark grey interior with leather seats. The automatic headlamps have been upgraded to use xenon HID bulbs. The retractable and electrically adjustable door mirrors gain turn indicators and hydrophilic mirrors, there is an electric rear sunshade, and the alloy wheels get a size up to 17 inches. The driver also gets an 8-way powered seat, while the front passenger gets a 4-way powered seat. The vanity mirrors get lights, there is footwell lighting, and there is wood trim around the interior in places where the 2.0 liter VTi model only had a silverish greyish material. |
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The audio system is upgraded to a premium version, but which also supports 6 CDs, MP3, WMA and USB connectivity. There is a socket for a subwoofer, though the system does not come with one standard. The 2.4 liter抯 wipers have variable intermittent control, which the 2.0 does not have. The 5-speed auto has a manual shift option via paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The car also has cruise control. In terms of safety, the 2.4 liter gets its airbag count upped to 4 airbags with the addition of two side airbags, and VSA stability control. The car抯 third brake light is also lit up with LED instead of the 2.0抯 normal bulb.
The 3.5 liter V6 model has dual exhaust tailpipes, a sunroof, front sensors in addition to the other models |
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Originally posted by nurun04 at 22-4-2008 06:14 PM 
test drive accord tghri td ngn hubby....drive mmg ok le dh nm nye honda..
tp luar accord ni mmg cntik,mewah n superb tp interior agak kurang skit berbnding camry...
tgh pikir antara camry n ...
better ambik accord,so jom booking ngan takbir  |
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Engine
The sedan comes with three types of engines: the 2.0 litre SOHC i-VTEC engine, 2.4 litre DOHC i-VTEC engine and the 3.5 litre V6 i-VTEC VCM engine. *Combined with the VCM Technology, a system that activates and deactivates the engine's cylinders, it meets the demand of both acceleration and fuel savings faithfully.
* Applicable for 3.5 V6.
3.5 V6
Max. Power:
275PS (202kW) @ 6,200rpm
Max. Torque:
339Nm (34.6kg-m) @ 5,000rpm
Accord V6 benefit from the most powerful engine ever offered in an Accord - a 3.5 litre i-VTEC V6 engine. With 275PS of power and 339Nm of torque, its performance credentials are class-leading.
2.4 VTi-L
Max. Power:
180PS (133kW) @ 6,500rpm
Max. Torque:
222Nm (22.6kg-m) @ 4,300rpm
Accord 2.4 VTi-L feature a refined 4-cylinder 2.4 litre DOHC i-VTEC engine, producing an impressive 180PS of power and 222Nm of torque, whilst maintaining low emissions and enviable fuel economy.
2.0 VTi
Max. Power:
156PS (115kW) @ 6,300rpm
Max. Torque:
189Nm (19.3kg-m) @ 4,300rpm
The Accord's 2.0 litre engine employs i-VTEC technology, delivering outstanding performance at the exact moment you need it. It produces an impressive 156PS of power and 189 Nm of torque, whilst maintaining low emissions and enviable fuel economy. |
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apa itu VCM....?
VCM (Variable Cylinder Management)
The new VCM increases high power performance and enhances fuel economy by partially halting the action of some cylinders through freely controlled engine displacement based on the driving pattern.
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Originally posted by takbir at 22-4-2008 18:49 
better ambik accord,so jom booking ngan takbir
takbir, nk tnye le...
i dpt brochure td,yg modulo tu model apa plak ek?..nmpk cntik siap ada navigation system.. |
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Originally posted by nurun04 at 22-4-2008 07:22 PM
takbir, nk tnye le...
i dpt brochure td,yg modulo tu model apa plak ek?..nmpk cntik siap ada navigation system..
itu spec lain kena tambah duit,
ada 3.5 baru ada navigation,
kalau yg bumper modulo tu ada juallah
kena tambah lebih kurang rm7k kalau ori
kalau tak ori kurang lagik ler
so jadi ker nak ambik accord ni? |
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dah nampak test drive unit atas jalan tadi. marvelous. |
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aku penah tgk plat singapore punya. cun wooo.. nampak tegap, macho. dah kurang nampak kereta 'pakcik', mcm siri 5 pun ada. tapi ada yang kate spect malaysia nih kurang sikit dari singapore and europe. betul ke? |
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dilema tul nak amik accord 2008 ke mira halfcut.......... |
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smlm aku pi tgk, pastu try test dok dlam jap, tapi x jalan la...
1st yg aku pikir.... keta ni kete orang tua... |
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Originally posted by t@t at 22-4-2008 07:02 PM
http://www.honda.com.my/images/accord08_VCM_logo.jpg
VCM (Variable Cylinder Management)
The new VCM increases high power performance and enhances fuel economy by partially hal ...
ni kira macam tiru MIVEC-MD nieh.. |
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semalam aku pegi launching ceremony accrd 2008 kat KAH Motor Jln TAR. Ikut kawan pasal dia dah booking sebijik model 2.4L... Salesman bagi dia test drive, tapi aku cuma duduk kat belakang je..... duduk kat belakang pun jadi laaa... Ok gak model 2.4L nih.... interior, handling n cornering ok... Masuk highway AKLEH, tekan minyak..... zasssssss...... power.... ingat nak mintak test drive skejap, tapi dah tentu salesman tak bagi pasal aku takkan beli punya....  |
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baru g tengok tadik..
On the road price with insurance:
2.0L - RM141,800
2.4L - RM171,800
3.5L - RM249,800
kalau haku amik BMW 525 model 2007 baru RM260k - RM280k. baik amik BMW walaupun CC rendah.. imej beb.. imej~ |
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Reply #59 keketar's post
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tu dia org hasil nak angkat BM...cayalah... |
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Post time 22-4-2008 06:14 PM
