Honda accord
Honda Accord Honda Accord
It really looks like an accordion: large, with an abundance of chrome parts, high-quality plastic and black leather. Again, the most accordion color is ruby. Exactly the same thing served me as a torture instrument in my childhood: my parents seriously believed that I would definitely make a musician.
GORGEOUS NINE
You can control a six-speed automatic both in the traditional way, and with the help of the steering column switches. To the left of the steering wheel, among others, is the green button of the "vegetable" ECON mode
You can control a six-speed automatic both in the traditional way, and with the help of the steering column switches. To the left of the steering wheel, among others, is the green button of the "vegetable" ECON mode. You can control a six-speed automatic both in the traditional way, and with the help of the steering column switches. To the left of the steering wheel, among others, is the green button of the "vegetable" ECON mode.
Finally, the Honda put an end to the assortment: there are no more European and American versions, there is one product for everyone. With the exception of the countries of the Old World, where the Accord has ceased to exist, there is no demand. But in Russia there is! Therefore, they will continue to deliver the model to our market, but now from America there is such a big, big sedan as it has always been there. Moreover, the American citizenship of this sedan, which the Japanese themselves see more in the European class E than D, promises us more or less intelligible dollar prices. During the test drive, the exact figures for Russia were not announced, limiting themselves to the traditional “approximately at the level of today's Chord.” Let me remind you: with a 2.4 liter engine with 200 hp and with a gun it costs 1, 289, 000 rubles. The funny thing is that the ninth Accord with a similar engine will have 180 forces! And on this basis, Japanese-American jokers release the version … "Sport".
The developers of the two-track radio saved her from the dominance of buttons and twirls of the previous version. In addition, even photos can now be displayed on the screen
The developers of the two-track radio saved her from the dominance of buttons and twirls of the previous version. In addition, even photos can now be displayed on the screen. The developers of the two-track radio saved her from the dominance of buttons and twirls of the previous version. In addition, even photos can now be displayed on the screen.
SHORT ABOUT SPORT
When seating on cars, I myself chose the sports version of the sedan. Oh naive! The American idea of sports is still limited to embellishment: 18-inch alloy wheels and Kevlar trim in the cabin (it is rag, by the way!). And in addition, a machine with the function of an economical ride. If you turn on this eco-button, it will noticeably strangle the accelerator pedal and air conditioning, with all its greenpeace forces, reducing the level of harmful emissions of everything and everything into the atmosphere. Exactly the same button is in the top version with a 3.5 liter V-shaped “six”. Here it is the place for her, but in the Sport!.. In addition, 180 forces are so cleverly smeared with a new five-speed automatic that you will have to forget about the energetic changes.
The dashboard of the ninth "Chord" is an example of stylistic proximity with other models of the company
The dashboard of the ninth "Chord" is an example of stylistic proximity with other models of the company. The dashboard of the ninth "Chord" is an example of stylistic proximity with other models of the company.
The hackneyed formula “only my grandmother went to church on weekends” is an accurate description of the driver’s sensations from the sports version of the “Accord” with a 2.4 liter engine. In kick-down mode, the car seems to perform something minor-rapper with a chorus: “Listen, brother! Are you sure? Are you sure? Do you know for sure that I can accelerate, oh uh-uh?” America does not know how to keep in the fight for the environment - we will support the trend forcibly.
Also not pleased with the noise in the cabin. Small asphalt ripples climbed into the ears with the mournful rustling of Michelin (in the basic configuration) tires on their native land. When the comb was over, pebbles started their musical part: they cheerfully trotted about the wheel niches. In the class where marketers aim for Accord, this is not customary.
Devices with a bluish backlight - the hybrid version of the "Chord", it is available only in America
Devices with a bluish backlight - the hybrid version of the "Chord", it is available only in America. Devices with a bluish backlight - the hybrid version of the "Chord", it is available only in America.
The driver's seat is comfortable, but nothing more. For a country where motor racing is the most chic - racing in a straight line and dangling to swoon in an oval is a decent option, but for Europe as well … As if anticipating the audience’s righteous anger, the designers stuck a small spoiler to the trunk lid. A kind of personification of the Olympic postulate that the main thing is not victory, but participation. As they say on television, that's all about sports.
GHOST OF FORMULA
Nevertheless, the new Accord is a very good car, if you choose it with a 3.5-liter V6 with a power of 280 forces. The European version of this has never happened. That's where the real sport is!
Custom LED headlights automatically switch from high beam to low beam
Custom LED headlights automatically switch from high beam to low beam. Custom LED headlights automatically switch from high beam to low beam.
The ninth generation was designed by engineers who long pulled the Honda to victory in the most titled race of the planet - Formula 1. Today they have almost nothing to do. In order not to lose potential, 500 people threw on the engine and body of a civilian car. Ases didn’t let us down - the Accord engine was created using the proprietary Earth Dreams technology, which is rooted in the company's formula-aviation bins. The motor is equipped with an upgraded device for regulating the valve timing i-VTEC and a selective cylinder shut-off system VCM. In practice, this means that you can go, spending gasoline at the level of "soap dishes" golf class. And gasoline A92! This is not a typo: the entire current line of engines allows us to use our far from sporting 92nd. But, as soon as the opportunity presents itself, this luxury torpedo is ready to anneal to the fullest. The appetite, of course, will increase, but in order for 280 “horses” to run to victory, and not just to the best of their ability, they must be fed ad libitum!
The standard wheels of the car are 16-inch. As the configuration is enriched, their diameter increases
The standard wheels of the car are 16-inch. As the configuration is enriched, their diameter increases. The standard wheels of the car are 16-inch. As the configuration is enriched, their diameter increases.
However, they also took care of reducing appetite - the sedan's drag coefficient is 0.27. For a big car, the result is very good. To match the motor a new six-speed automatic. The capabilities of this pair will more than cover the majority of driving ambitions. “Chord” also has a smart radar that controls cruise control. He will slow down for you if he decides that you are indecently close to the car in front. And you are sure to get in: the Chord is accelerated and controlled by the envy of many - now there is the McPherson strut in front of it, and not the legendary double-lever, which is heavy by today's standards.
The new “feature” of the “Chord” is the LaneWatch system. When rearranged to the right, the camera automatically displays a picture of the blind zone on the monitor, and with a gradation according to the degree of danger. For the left side this is not - it's a shame
The new “feature” of the “Chord” is the LaneWatch system. When rearranged to the right, the camera automatically displays a picture of the blind zone on the monitor, and with a gradation according to the degree of danger. For the left side this is not - it's a shame. The new “feature” of the “Chord” is the LaneWatch system. When rearranged to the right, the camera automatically displays a picture of the blind zone on the monitor, and with a gradation according to the degree of danger. For the left side this is not - it's a shame.
As a matter of course - the 495-liter boot, although this option is more for reference than practical. And also a gorgeous eight-inch monitor screen, an excellent audio system and other expensive little things like a huge sunroof, which only emphasize that the car is expensive. And solid. The nameplate 3.5 V6 on the trunk lid is completely akin to painting in the checkbook against the amount with six zeros.
Past cash
According to Honda, the target audience of the new Chord is 35-year-old family men with two children, owners of their own business or earning their wits in the rank of senior manager with a salary of 120 thousand rubles per month. This category of citizens, according to Honda, should increase model sales by 60%! It’s a pity that I don’t go through any of the above points. It is also unknown where they will recruit so many working senior managers. After all, the hearts of many are already occupied by similar class cars from Europe and Asia.
It is not known whether the new car will have a sports body kit, like the previous models. So far, the wing of the Sport version has been blown away for this jewelry
It is not known whether the new car will have a sports body kit, like the previous models. So far, the wing of the Sport version has been blown away for this jewelry. It is not known whether the new car will have a sports body kit, like the previous models. So far, the wing of the Sport version has been blown away for this jewelry.
However, there are rank-and-file fans of the brand who are sure to get on credit, but buy an Accord, albeit not with a V-shaped “six”. Probably, they will be interested in the initial version, which will be equipped with a “four” and a completely new six-speed mechanics. There was no such car on a test drive, but, I think, this option is suitable for many. And as for any bourgeois excesses that I tried on myself, we will consider it - inspired by music.
ACCORD IN THE INITIAL PACKAGING LOST IN POWER AND DRIVING QUALITIES, BUT THE VERSION WITH THE MOTOR V6 MEETS THE HIGHEST REQUIREMENTS
Flashlights - LED. A camera eye is hidden above the license plate frame - a gentlemanly set of a decent car
Flashlights - LED. A camera eye is hidden above the license plate frame - a gentlemanly set of a decent car. Flashlights - LED. A camera eye is hidden above the license plate frame - a gentlemanly set of a decent car.
