Honda Accord

Honda Accord Crosstour shows tiny problems in the IIHS rollover tests

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducted rollover tests on several vehicles and the Honda Accord Crosstour was among those that didn’t do well.

Already, many observers expect this model to get an early refresh. The suggestions include a new face and a titanium-reinforced roof. In the latest tests, the IIHS didn’t exactly roll the vehicles. Rather, the IIHS pushed a metal plate against 1 corner of a roof at a constant speed. To get a good rating, a roof must withstand a force of 4 times the vehicle’s weight before reaching 5 inches of crush. To get an acceptable rating, the minimum strength-to-weight ratio that’s needed is 3.25. A poor rating is given to those that have lower than 2.5. Vehicles that did remarkably well are the Grand Cherokee, Highlander, Liberty, and Venza, which all withstood forces of almost 5 times their weights. The Crosstour can withstand 2.8 times its weight while the Endeavor and Pilot can endure only 3 times its weight.

Honda Accord

Honda Accord is a mid-range sedan appreciated for inspiring luxury, superior performance and eye-catching design. It is a car which has just rewritten the meaning of luxury sedans in 'D' segments. It is among the most popular luxury cars in India. If it is grandeur what you want, you must go for Honda Accord. Having aggressive looks, it is a commanding sedan.

Design and Interior
Impressive front and rear fascia is an asset of Honda Accord. Features incorporated in Honda Accord are wide and well cushioned seats with power adjuster, exceptionally spacious leg room, tilt power steering, highly efficient air-conditioning system, high-end music system, which enhance your driving comfort. Intelligent VTEC engine, rigid chassis and independent suspension contribute towards maximizing performance. It has roomy cabin, which means enough legroom as well as sufficient bootspace.

Car’s front suspension system has Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring and Stabilizer, while its rear suspension system has independent 5-link Double Wishbone with Coil Spring and Stabilizer. Honda Accord comes with 5-speed Manual Transmission and 5-speed Automatic transmission with Paddle shift, which can give the sense of F1 racing.

Variants and Price
The car is available in the variants of

VTi L MT Petrol 2354 cc Manual
VTi L AT Petrol 2354 cc Automatic
V6 Petrol 2997 cc Automatic

Honda Accord has been priced in a tag of Rs.15-16 Lakhs.

Engine
Accord has a 2400 cc, i-VTEC DOHC engine that generates 142 BHP @ 5500 rpm and 20.0kgm of torque @ 4700 rpm.

Safety
Safety features of the car include Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Front & Rear Fog Lights, Dual SRS Airbag System with Intelligent Sensor Control, Keyless Entry, Engine Immobilizer, Engine Check Warning, Door & Trunk Ajar Warning, Key, Seatbelt & Lighting Alarm, and Whiplash Protection for Front Seat. The car is equipped with both active and passive safety measures.

2008 Honda Accord EX-L Car Pictures

2008 Honda Accord EX-L Car Pictures