I was wondering if Honda was following the same strategy for the new Accord as they did for the last: the portly Accord for the *ahem* somewhat more rotund North American market, and the sleeker Accord for the more svelte markets. Looks like they are.

New accord 4-door looks really good

two words: diesel time.

I would like to see the new TSX/euro accord get the turbo charged 4 cyl thats in the current RDX, at least offer it as an option.

I’d like to see one with more than 205 horses.

I love the current TSX, I’m looking forward to this one. The NA Accord sedan was a slight letdown, this would make up for it ok.

Looks like Ford’s 3-bar grille is gaining popularity!

This is nice and all, but barely different than the previous one. The front seems to have a really long overhang. I don’t really like it, but it could be that nasty “concept car red” that everyone uses. It’s still loads better than the NA Accord.

Now let’s see those hondaphiles try to call these two different cars, rather than WHAT THEY ARE — two versions of the same car

This concept car is ugly. My cousin just bought a Honda Accord Euro which he loves. It is much nicer than the Acura TSX sold in the United States.

Fromes is right. When you can get a 3.5L V-6 Altima, Honda/Acura needs to have more punch in the TSX.

TSX is a compact, not a midsize

That front overhang represents the kind of proboscis that only a die-hard Jimmy Durante fan could find pleasing….

GOOFY!

It’s o.k. I like the new Mazda6 wagon much better (it’s unfortunate that the U.S. might not see the new version of the Mazda6 wagon; it actually appears to be a cool looking alternative to a crossover).

I guess if you imagine this vehicle in sedan form then you will probably have a good idea to what the next Acura TSX will look like. I doubt they will bring the wagon version over here, but Acura may surprise us (I bet they think it will still sales from the RDX crossover). Oh well.

Self edit: My previous post should have read “I bet they think it will STEAL sales from the RDX crossover”. I think I was too busy trying to remember the silly alpha moniker for this vehicle. What happened to the good old days when car companies gave their products actual model names?

With their vast experience producing front-wheel-drive cars (and ‘trucks’), why can’t Honda reduce the overhang on their newest models? The early 90s Accords at least gave the illusion of a short overhang. This thing looks like the front wheels are 4 or 5 inches too far back. I give it a ‘B’ for effort. Sorry Honda. Maybe the interior will look good though.

The Mazda 6 kills this. No comparison, at least stylewise

I do like the new Mazda 6 but it doesnt have the rock solid rep Honda does and putting that ****ty duratec in it wont help
The wagon will stay in Europe and I think we will get the sedan and a coupe here The coupe is to replace the RSX CL slot in the lineup
Overall I like it I just hope they dont try that 2.4 with a turbo **** No more 4 bangers for me

deantj: you’re right, but the new 4-door accord looks like a winner

I have a discerning opinion on Accord: I prefer square puss of American Accord. European looks pretty much like existing TSX; no breakthruogh. I am sure that power will go up (well we know for American Accord it did). I suspect Honda will manage another 10 ponies out of 2.4 L without turbo charging. For comparison purposes Lexus IS 250 is 205 HP out of V6 of slightly larger displacement.

so we get that new ****mobile accord while the europeans screw us yet again. The new accord sedan (not coupe) is the most hideous and bland piece of machienery to come from honda in a while. It disgusts me.

I don’t know about that A4, the last generation US 4-dr Accord before the refresh was pretty bland, and it was uglier than the new US Accord.

Not liking the new Acura grille.

Things to fix…

1.) Reduce front overhang and height. It looks very much like an SUV, or large wagon, not what Honda is trying to go for on this vehicle.

2.) Make the A pillar windshield- window sill match the curvature of the A pillar itself, and bring up the bottom window sill in the front- it only serves to make the hood look larger.

3.) Get rid of, or go with the point in the back. The grill thing below/ the bumper doesn’t go with it at all, and the overall styling doesn’t follow it- go for something else, or follow through.

Tripleonefive- The Duratec is a great engine. It does it’s job well, note the “dura” in “duratec”. Everything from the Ranger, to the Focus uses it, and so far it hasn’t had any major problems.

None the less, the Mazda 6 has had quite a few quality issues, but none more than Honda has with the Accord.

So, I don’t quite see this, so clarify… where’s Honda’s damn quality reputation gone to?

I seriously wish I could kick Honda’s arse for giving America a downgraded version of the Accord Euro. It saddens me to see America constantly getting the **** pile of *most* vehicles, and then when America doesn’t import the Dodge Challenger everybody cries out “shame on America!”.

Htay5500: fully agreed!

The Focus is a POS and so is any other Ford product. Honda’s rock solid rep hasn’t gone anywhere Just asking the question doesn’t mean anything

Is it just me or does this car (although nicely done) look VERY similar to the Suzuki concept a few posts above this one.

Diesel time? I wish, but I’m not holding my breath anymore. Automakers and government don’t want to have Americans to drive efficient transportation. They want to put the blame on us for burning too much fuel. Politicians have earned my unremitting contempt.

That is entirely too similar to the US Accord in terms of the front end/hood shape.. won’t do too well as an Acura if it looks that much like the Honda!

Wow, that is a well designed concept. Unfortunately, the final product is always dumbed down from the concept version. I sure wouldn’t mind this car as a family vehicle.

jJayC08 – who’s crying?

Deantj = mazda#1forever

Check out the Malibu this fall, coming to a dealer near you.

Not near me; they wouldn’t even try peddling that crap here.

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1487 No one will check out that Malibu Its not even in the league of a Honda or a Le Car for that matter
Anyway I wanted to thank you for the biggest laugh that I ever had on this board when you said that peopel are trading in their TL’s for Lacrosses and Lucernes lol I havent laughed that hard in YEARS The thought of anyone trading Jap for American is funny enough but the TL for the Lucerne
HA!

Malibu is better than a honda, which is better than a Le Car.

I traded “Jap” for american. At least that mazda. my honda died, so I had nothing to spend and ended up with a ford tempo, which was still much better than the honda

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