2008 Honda Accord Euro
The new Accord Euro joins the new larger `mums and dads' Accord
community, with that it still shares a reputation, priced from a awfully
appealing $32,990. At 4740mm the second generation Euro is 65mm longer,
80mm wider and 5mm less than its precursor, with a 65mm wider track and
35mm longer distance. The larger footprint means that it sits
additional firmly on the road however it conjointly means that a rise in
weight, with the automotive gap its account in base manual kind at
1525kg - 130kg heavier than before. Despite the additional weight Honda
has somehow been ready to cut back fuel consumption to 8.9 litres/100m
for each manual and car (down from 9.1 and 9.2 respectively). It ought
to be noted but that the automotive takes dearer 95 premium unleaded
fuel.
The new Euro seems like the larger automotive that it's, not as
lightweight on its feet and maybe not as nimble. Though a pair of cars
share an equivalent size 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine, it generates
additional power this point around and therefore the automotive feels
heavier within the forepart. The steering is precise and well weighted,
however lacks the motive force feedback of the previous model. That is
not to be said the automotive does not handle, as a result of if
something it most likely performs higher during this department.
The Euro sits flat and controlled in corners with the occasional thump
from the firm however not harsh suspension. Pushed to the limit the
automotive can ultimately understeer, however the vehicle stability
assist (VSA) system can catch it long before things get out of hand. Our
decide of the trannies is that the car, that in manual mode delivers a
bigger unfold of useable torsion in gear mechanism, simply the price tag
for the corner to corner stuff. Compared the manual amendment feels
heavier and notchier than the previous model that was such a sweet
issue. We'd say the Euro is another quality, sensible trying automotive
that delivers many fun. nearly as good because it was, the previous
model feels out dated.