What’s the general direction for the new Accord Tourer?
The new Accord provides a strong challenge to the traditional premium manufacturers in the D-sector with sporty styling, greater refinement and excellent driving dynamics. All engines in the line-up are designed to meet Euro 5 legislation, and its sector-leading package of safety systems rivals most E-sector cars.
The new Accord plays an important role in continuing to strengthen Honda’s market position, particularly in the corporate sector.
The Honda Accord is one of the safest cars in Europe
This outstanding result was achieved in independent crash tests by the European New Car Assessment Programme. It awarded the Accord the maximum of 5 stars - the highest possible rating.
How can sharp be smooth? Or relaxed be precise?
With redesigned double wishbone suspension and an intelligent transmission system. With the engine and fuel tank moved closer to the car’s centre of gravity. So you get sharp, responsive handling, less body movement and unwavering stability. And the 5-speed auto gear box has a ‘kick-down’ feature to help you get added power when it’s needed most, whilst still making sure your acceleration is seamlessly smooth.
Extra Comfortable
Our heated and roomy seats learn to match the shape of your body. We call it ergonomics. You call it really comfortable. They're also safe. In the unlikely event of a collision, the headrests move forward to support your head and help prevent whiplash. There's even a sensor in the passenger seat, which recognises if there's a child present.
The rear seats smoothly recline, slide back, split and fold down, so you get a flat floor with masses of room. In fact, you'll get 467 litres of boot space complete with tie-down hooks, a cargo net and a hidden compartment for valuables.
The interior is super-stylish, spacious and sculpted. It features a sporty three-spoke steering wheel and an LCD multi-information display in an attractive dashboard console.
And all this is achieved by thinking about the interior as an engineering solution rather than a spatial one. Because engineering isn't just about power, it's also about safety, security, comfort and, of course, space.
We don’t believe in design for the sake of design
So every aesthetic touch is balanced with engineering reasoning. The wider and lower car improves aerodynamics and stability. The sleek lines running over the grille, wing mirrors and wheel arches help reduce nose and tail lift. Inside, sophisticated sound-deadening materials make this a quiet place to be. The dashboard extends from the centre and sweeps around the seats to give the interior a cockpit-like feel.
The following features come as standard on the ES:
- 16" alloy wheels
- Cruise control
- Climate controlled air conditioning
- Vehicle and Trailer Stability Assist (VSA and TSA)
- Front and rear electric windows
- Interior and perimeter alarm system (CAT 1)
- CD player
- Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors
- Auxiliary socket suitable for MP3 players
