Honda quietly unveiled the Type S performance model of its European Accord sedan and station wagon earlier today at the Geneva Motor Show. Based on the 2.2L i-DTEC diesel version of the Accord Euro, the new model promises to give buyers a little more performance while still delivering excellent fuel economy.
Called the Accord Euro Type S, the new model will hit the European market just after the Geneva debut. Power for the Type S will be sourced from the same 2.2L mill found in the standard diesel Accord, but will be massaged to deliver an extra 30 horsepower – bringing total power to 180 ponies. Torque is also up – 22 lb-ft to a stout 280 lb-ft – which should give the Accord Euro Type S some extra grunt off the line.
To add to the Type S’ sportier nature, Honda will fit the sedan with 18 inch wheels, clear turning indicators, special badging and will offer the Type S with two new exterior colors — White Pearl and Basque Red, both of which were shown at the Geneva show.
Although the Accord Euro is a completely separate car from the Accord model we get in the U.S., it is closely related to our Acura TSX. Acura has been contemplating offering a diesel-powered TSX in America, with the sportier Type S’ powerplant standing as the most logical candidate. However, Acura has reportedly put its U.S. diesel plans on hold due to emissions issues, so only time will tell.
03/03, 9:33 AM
posted by:
orangecones
Euro Accord is everything the US Accord should be. I know about the TSX but even that is depressing, especially since you have to pay a premium on the Acura name and now there is a hold on the million mile per gallon diesel.
03/03, 10:06 AM
posted by:
Borat
Yep, this engine belongs in the TSX not hefty V6 with same or less amount of torque. I bet it does not affect handling either.
03/03, 11:33 AM
posted by:
RaineMan
Might as well face the facts people… diesel will never make it into mass-market brand cars (GM, Ford, Honda, Toyota) in the US. Too many problems… it’s just not worth the money.
03/03, 11:44 AM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
Closely related?
03/04, 2:06 PM
posted by:
tripleonefive
Yea I thought they were the same car ??? Are the different ?
03/04, 5:32 PM
posted by:
iwc5004
Ugh, I hate diesels. Keep those smelly things in Europe. I like the V6, which they are going to be putting in the TSX.
The one thing I like about the Euro Accord/TSX is the grille.