The new 2012 Honda Accord moves the world of traditional transport in the sense of refined, dynamic and sophisticated with a wider range of innovative technologies designed for more power, greater efficiency and enhanced safety across the entire range of sedans and coupes.
"The new Honda Accord has become more sophisticated and refined with a new level of engineering sophistication," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "As the Honda brand's flagship automobile, the Accord is designed to exceed the expectations of a premium technology, a broader and more power, while maintaining the fun-drive character and innovative feel that has always characterized the agreement. "
Internal
Quality with a simple, modern design and spacious describes the philosophy behind the Accord interior. The largest indoor Accord Sedan total volume of 120.0 cubic feet (3.3 cubic feet compared to 2007) moves the EPA classification from the midsize sedan class to the class of large sedans. The additional space is intended to provide comfort "equal" seating for passengers front and rear. Rear legroom of 37.2 inches (0.4 inches) approaches the legroom impressive second row of Honda Pilot SUV (37.4 inches). The wider interior (+1.5 cm) allows the front seats to be positioned further away to permit a wide center console more commonly associated with the most luxurious cars.
Redesigned front bucket seats are larger and have a strong lateral support to complement the sporting side agreement. The folding lockable rear seat-back increases the versatility of loading; sedan includes a lockable pass-through.
Accord Sedan EX and Coupe LX-S add a 6-disc in-dash changer. Premium Sound System, which is standard on EX Accord Coupe and Sedan EX-L models are equipped with six-disc CD changer, 270 watts total amplifier and seven speakers including an 8-inch subwoofer. ® XM Satellite Radio is standard on all Accord EX-L models.
Outside
Designed to give a prestigious presence Accord sedan features a traditional three-box shape that emphasizes both a dynamic and athletic feel with the sophistication of a timeless sedan form. Dimensional, the total length of 194.1 inches Accord Sedan (4-cylinder models, V-6 models add 0.2 inches for front spoiler lip) is 3.0 inches longer than the 2007 model. The width of 72.7 inches is 1.1 inches wider and the height of 58.1 inches is 0.9 inches higher. Although the size is larger in all dimensions, the torsional rigidity of the car increased by 20 percent due to the advanced body construction that uses 48 percent high strength steel - steel highest tensile strength by volume of any agreement to date. A major advantage of the advanced body construction is that total vehicle weight increased only by about 5 percent, despite the larger size, greater rigidity and added features.
Chassis
A performance-inspired double wishbone front suspension and a multilink suspension at the rear is designed to provide the dynamics of world-class chassis. The Accord Sedan wheelbase of 110.2 inches is 2.3 inches longer than the 2007 model, while 62.2-inch front / rear track is 1.1 and 1.0 inches wide, respectively. The Accord Coupe wheelbase of 107.9 inches is 2.8 inches longer than the 2007 model (track is identical to the Sedan). Finally, the suspension design with wider tire sizes, standard ABS and Vehicle Stability Assist is intended to enhance driver confidence and handling.
History
Honda Accord was first Japanese-nameplate car assembled in the U.S. and the calendar year 2007 represents 25 years of its production here. The Japanese built the first Accord was introduced in 1976 model, and in 1982 was produced in Japan and the brand new car assembly plant in Marysville, Ohio. Accord set a path to success for Honda, and, finally, has shown that the composition of the cars in America was a viable proposal. Seven more Accord generations later, this eighth-generation 2012 Accord.
