In T R O Du C T I O; Advanced Engine With Some Of The Lowest Emissions In I Ts Segment - Honda Accord Euro Technical Product Book

The Honda Accord Euro
INTRODUCTION
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All-new Sedan and Tourer offer premium sector qualities
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More dynamic, sporty styling
 Refined interior with carefully selected materials and outstanding fit and finish
 Further refined petrol engine
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6-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel paddles for
manual changing
 Double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspensions, wider track and lower centre of gravity
for improved handling characteristics
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) is now complemented by Motion Adaptive EPS for even greater
security in slippery conditions
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World debut at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show
Aimed squarely at challenging established premium contenders in the medium sedan sector, Honda's all-
new Accord Euro Sedan and Tourer offer sporty styling, greater refinement and a unique package of
safety systems, together with excellent dynamic capabilities and strong environmental credentials.
Significantly wider and slightly lower, the styling adopts a more emotional, sporty motif. The 'sharp-edged'
design, with pronounced muscular wheelarches that emphasise the car's wider track, gives the Accord
Euro a distinctive, strong stance with a solid, planted feel. The distinctive nose and more flowing lines
deliver a tauter, more athletic shape.
The evolution from the previous generation Accord Euro is even more pronounced in the case of the
Tourer – a model previously unavailable in New Zealand - where the emphasis is placed on dynamic
expression of advanced technology, while still retaining a strong degree of versatility and practicality .

Advanced engine with some of the lowest emissions in i ts segment

The further refined 2.4-litre petrol engine is one of the first to comply with the forthcoming Euro 5
emissions regulations which are not due to be introduced in Europe until September 2009. These
exceptional environmental credentials haven't been achieved at the cost of driving enjoyment, however,
and greater frugality is matched by greater performance and flexibility.
The 2.4-litre engine is more powerful, delivering 148kW at 7,000 rpm and peak torque of 234Nm at 4,500
rpm - up from 140kW and 223Nm. Its effortless performance is all the more remarkable given the
improved fuel economy - now 8.9 l/100km in the manual and 8.9 l/100km in the automatic sedan and 9.1
l/100km in the Tourer.
Behind the figures are a compression ratio increased from 10.5 to 11.0:1, larger diameter valves, revised
valve timing, and reduced exhaust system pressures.
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