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With every successive generation, the Accord gains a size point. This time out, Honda has outdone itself. The 8th generation Accord is now larger than the W211 Mercedes E-Class! Because of the Indian passion for size, we get the American spec car vis a vis the European model.
The Honda Accord retains its position as one of the most practical luxury sedans available in India. Despite the 20 lakh cost, situation incredible good value and strikes the perfect balance between comfort, performance and reliability. The design of the Accord includes a decidedly European touch; actually the side profile is really a blatant copy of the E60 BMW 5 series. Owners loved the super-aggressive front-end, but not so much the rear design. The huge size lends it a fair quantity of street cred. Build quality is solid, in addition to that from the previous Accord, and yet not within the league of their European competitors.
That said, overall quality is impressive and reeks of a precision oriented build all around. Team-BHP reviewers were in absolute praise from the soft seats that offer fantastic support, back and front, as the interior space is super generous. The driver's seat is supremely comfortable with lumbar support as well. Spot on would be the driver ergonomics with each control falling easily at hand. The dashboard has a straight-forward design, but looks cluttered up due to the existence of excessive (30+) buttons. Chauffeur driven owners were happy with the acres of space behind too. In fact, they even have access to stereo controls and air-con vents at the rear. The standard equipment list includes all leather, 6 airbags, powered driver seat adjustments, rear air-condition vents, parking sensors, alloy wheels and an engine immobilizer.
The evolved 2.4 liter petrol churns out 178 BHP in the new state of tune. This, like several Honda engines, likes to high-revv and be driven hard. The 0 - 100 dash is dismissed off within 9.5 seconds. Urban driveability is good too, though low-end responses aren't overtly sharp since peak torque of 222 NM is delivered at a high 6500 rpms. Overall, Accord owners were pleased with its performance within the city and on the highway. The engine is very refined and devoid of any vibrations. However, at high rpms, it develops an aggressively racy note that filters into the cabin. Enthusiasts appreciated this trait, chauffeur-driven owners didn't. The slick 5 speed manual gearbox is a joy to make use of, especially while quick shifting, and provides precise slotting. Available too is a competent 5 speed automatic with paddle shifts for that convenience seekers.
