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The Accord Tourer Concept gives an
indication of the design direction for the next generation Accord – on
sale in the UK from mid-2008. Its wider, lower look signals a more
sporty styling approach. Innovative chassis technology will deliver an
involving driving experience without compromising ride comfort.
The new model has smarter, sleeker
proportions than its predecessor, yet greater width, which makes for a
more spacious cabin and also allows for an increase in the track to help
give superb handling.
The all-new Accord will be powered by a
range of advanced, low emissions engines, making it one of the first
cars to offer an entirely Euro 5-compliant engine line-up. Two petrol
engines of 2.0 and 2.4-litre capacities and a 2.2-litre diesel engine
mirror those in the current Accord range, but power output will be
boosted and emissions and fuel economy significantly improved.
Production versions of the new Accord
will debut in Saloon and Tourer forms at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.
i-DTEC – next generation clean
diesel
Honda’s development programme for the
i-DTEC engine – which uses world-first technology to reduce emissions to
a level equal to that of a petrol engine – continues to motor ahead.
Phase one of the programme – compliance
with forthcoming Euro 5 legislation – has already been achieved.
Using a combination of the latest
injection technology, more efficient exhaust gas recirculation and a
diesel particulate filter, the 2.2-litre engine well exceeds the Euro 5
requirements, and achieving this has not compromised engine performance.
Both power and torque levels have been increased and fuel economy has
been improved compared to the current 140 PS engine.
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