2008 Honda Accord

[Type 100]

The longer I look at the Accord, the more I realize it's trying too hard to be a Camry. Honda has done much, much better than this in its older Accords.

Make mine a Mazda 6.

[ronw123w124]

IMO, mas maganda pa rin Camry saka new Mazda 6

[jmg_32188]

the wheelbase: 2800mm. overall length was increased by 3 inches. this accord is the largest one ever produced by honda, and it's even larger than the camry. tingin ko, may sales booster na naman ang honda. just stick to your mind na hindi ginagawang hotel service cab ang accord unlike its competitors. honda is the most prestigious.

[Starex_Gold]

Mas maganda ang Camry pero panalo na ito sa features. Ang galing nung VCM-643 nila. Mukang matipid ito kahit 3.5L
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[Type 100]

the wheelbase: 2800mm. overall length was increased by 3 inches. this accord is the largest one ever produced by honda, and it's even larger than the camry.

According to the US's EPA, the new Accord is so huge it's now technically a "large car," not a "midsize" car like its older brethren and the Camry.

Whether this is a good or bad thing is up to you to decide. Personally, that just means the smaller Mazda 6 is a better driver's car...and the Accord might make a good pseudo-limo if badge snobbery is cast aside.

[syano]

Here are the things I've observed with the new accord: more sporty ride, superb handling, more spacious inside including trunk capacity and i definitely think it looks better than the older model.. and it now comes with VSA, 5 speed A/T, telescopic steering wheel adjustment, TPMS and this system, i just don't know how they call it, but it would tell you about your oil's life.

On the other hand, the sound system sucks, by the way, i'm driving the 2.4 model, and comparatively, without any prejudice since I'm a fan of Accord eversince.. but because my dad owns a Galant 240M, i'm able to compare the two. Performance-wise, i'd go with the 240M, it's more responsive and more sporty than my accord, even if it looks like pang "thundercats"..

[ryan]

Hi syano! May I know which Honda branch has the 2.4 for test drive? I went to Honda Makati the other day and they only had the V6 (which was a very nice drive btw!).

I'd like to compare between the 2 engines and the Mazda 6 I also test drove not long ago.

Thanks!

[AG4]

According to the US's EPA, the new Accord is so huge it's now technically a "large car," not a "midsize" car like its older brethren and the Camry.

Whether this is a good or bad thing is up to you to decide. Personally, that just means the smaller Mazda 6 is a better driver's car...and the Accord might make a good pseudo-limo if badge snobbery is cast aside.

The 2008 Honda Accord has similar dimensions to the Acura RL aka Honda Legend.

Exterior Dimensions:
2008 Honda Accord

Length: 194.3 in (4935 mm)
Width: 72.7 in (1847 mm)
Height: 58.1 in (1476 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.2 in (2799 mm)

2008 Acura RL aka Honda Legend

Length: 193.6 in (4917 mm)
Width: 72.7 in (1847 mm)
Height: 57.1 in (1450 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.2 in (2799 mm)


Interior Dimensions:
2008 Honda Accord (model with moonroof/sunroof)
Front Head Room: 39 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 58.2 in.
Front Leg Room: 42.5 in.
Rear Head Room: 37.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 56.4 in.
Rear Leg Room: 37.2 in.
Luggage Capacity: 14 cu. ft.

2008 Acura RL aka Honda Legend
Front Head Room: 38.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 58.5 in.
Front Leg Room: 42.4 in.
Rear Head Room: 37.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 56.1 in.
Rear Leg Room: 36.3 in.
Luggage Capacity: 13.1 cu. ft.

[Type 100]

The 2008 Honda Accord has similar dimensions to the Acura RL aka Honda Legend.

Precisely why the RL/Legend seems to have lost some of its raison d'etre...mechanically it seems the only trumpcard the RL has over the Accord/Inspire is its trick SH-AWD drivetrain.

It kind of hurts that the 2009 RL looks even weirder now too, with that beak-like grille.

[boybi]

Useful kaya yung VCM643 ng Honda sa Metro Manila? Gumagana lang yan pag cruising speed. Sa start-stop traffic, 6 cylinders pa rin ang ginagamit.