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5068 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2008 at 10:59 AM
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Competition:
http://www.wieck.com/public/*2PV_042552 Separated at birth? |
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Wow, very nice. Thank you for the link. |
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to more pics: |
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Did you notice that page listed estate derivatives to follow?? I wonder if Acura would bring over a TSX sport wagon?? |
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An estate is planned for Europe and Japan. You can see its outline on the front page of the Japanese new Accord page:
http://www.honda.co.jp/newACCORD/
I'd think it would be a good possibility for NA too. It would give Honda an entry into the small wagon set agains the Lexus IS300 Sportcross, Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3-Series, Mazda6, VW Passat, et al.
The wagon is supposed to be built on a longer wheelbase than the sedan. My guess is that rear seat room and trunk room are going to be among the major distinctions between the NA and Euro/JDM Accords. If the wagon is on a longer wheelbase, those differences may be minimized. Given that the car is set to debut in Paris at the end of this month, I would expect that we would start to see press previews, especially in UK magazines such as Top Gear, Auto Express, or CAR. Time for a trip to BN and Borders... |
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Auto Express has one! Go to the link below, click on the preview tab (near the top of the page), then latest previews.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_index.php?cp=1
Very possitive comments such as: "The ride quality of BMW's 3-Series was a clear influence on the development of the front-wheel-drive Honda, and enthusiastic drivers should be impressed by the chassis." |
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The Estate profile looks very plain, not sporty like the IS300 wagon. We've actually seen it already - it was those fuzzy blue spy pictures which turned out to be very accurate for the TSX. It think its emphasis will be on utility rather than looks. Don't know if that's going to help it in the US market. |
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The competition: "Honda sees the Accord competing with Alfa Romeo, Audi, Saab and Volvo."
"Improved motors – with a diesel on the horizon – will, Honda says, give better performance, especially when mated to a new six-speed manual gearbox. A five-speed is also available, along with a five-speed auto/sequential unit." http://www.itechnology.co.za/index.php?click_id=132&art_id=iol103167098114A263&set_id=4 |
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| I notice that the '03 NA Accord coupe has a 105.1 inch wheelbase. This is probably the same as the Euro/JDM Accord. Hopefully, the Euro/JDM car has more rear seat legroom than 31.9 inches... | |
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