I sincerely hope the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) as standard on all models make it to Malaysia – when you pay over RM130,000 for a car I think safety features such as traction control are very important. In the US market, this new Honda Accord marks a few firsts for a USDM Accord – disc brakes on all wheels for all models, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) on all models, power lumbar support, auto-dimming inside mirror, compass, multi-line display CD and MP3 player, auxiliary-input jack and subwoofer. Once again the 2008 Honda Accord rides on a double wishbone front suspension at the front, enhancing the driving experience. The coupe has this same engine without the VCM – the reduced valvetrain weight improves low to mid-range power.

This SOHC V6 engine is equipped with Variable Cylinder Management which allows the engine to operate on three, four or all six cylinders to help boost fuel economy or power as needed. The V6 unit grows from 3.0 litre in the current Accord up to 3.5 litres and makes 268 horsepower at 6,200rpm and 336Nm of torque at 5,000rpm. The 2.4 litre engine is available in two stages of tune – a 177hp 6,500rpm, 218Nm 4,300rpm basic unit that has 7 more horsepower than the 2.4 litre in the current Accord as well as a tuned up 190hp at 7,000rpm variant with 220Nm of torque at 4,400rpm thanks to a reprogrammed ECU and a high-flow muffler with a variable valve silencer. The Honda Accord sedan in the US comes with 3 engine options – two 2.4 litre inline-4 i-VTEC units as well as a 3.5 litre V6 engine for the top of the line model.Ģ008 Honda Accord 2.0 VTi Test Drive ReviewĢ008 Honda Accord 2.4 and 3.5 V6 tested in Tochigi, Japan

Honda has released details and full product images of the new 2008 Honda Accord sedan and coupe, but let’s look at the Accord sedan first as it is more relevant to our local market.

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