Honda announces launch of Ninth Generation Accord in 2015

After record performance of its models Amaze, Brio and sedan City, Japanese Honda has managed to gain a place among top five carmakers in India during 2014. These cars gained popularity since they were able to meet sudden spurt in demand for diesel cars due to rise in petrol prices. Even though Honda’s crossover car CR-V which is quite popular in European markets did not contribute much to overall sales the Amaze and City helped increase Honda’s profits by nearly 84 percent in March 2014 followed by 30 percent in 2014 April. To continue this momentum Honda is launching its Mobilio MPV towards end of May 2014 followed by Jazz during festival season.

Since the latest Honda Civic is in premium price range will not be launched in India though its last version was popular due to design features and performance.  However latest face-lifted version of Honda Accord which is now in ninth generation will be launched during first quarter of 2015. Though its eight generation version has already been withdrawn from showrooms the new version is yet to arrive which will be pitted against German technology of Volkswagen’s Passant and Skoda Superb. Though in India the Honda Accord will be sold in only petrol sedan version, in different markets it is sold in both coupe and sedan forms with traditional fuel engine and hybrid or plug in hybrid variants.

The new Honda Accord is based on Honda’s Earth Dreams technology therefore has been constructed to be fuel efficient and keep emissions as low as possible making it an environment friendly vehicle. Powered by 2.4 liter petrol engine the latest Honda Accord will be able to deliver performance of 185 bhp followed by torque of 240Nm. For buyers seeking a more power packed performer, Honda has a powerful performer with 3.5 liter V6 engine with six cylinder mechanism which has output of 278 bhp followed by torque of 342 Nm which is available with both manual and automatic transmission system. Both the sedan and coupe versions of new Accord have spacious interiors which comprise of 119 cubic feet creating ample space to spread oneself.

The firm made a killing with both its new models last year due to sudden spurt in demand for diesel cars due to rising petrol fuel prices therefore it is expected that sooner or later Honda may introduce a diesel variant of ninth generation Accord at a later point of time. The diesel version may have same engine as Honda City with 1.5 liter i-DTEC engine which can provide output of 100 PS followed by 200 Nm of torque which coupled with two petrol variants will give the Accord an edge over other contemporaries. The interiors of this elegant car have bee refurbished with chrome and steering mounted controls to enhance overall appearance which consists of a touchscreen displays and multi information display system one below the other on dashboard section to manage audio controls and parking sensors along with rear cameras and navigational system.  Security is enhanced with ABS, EBD, cruise control, brake assist, seat belts, airbags, engine stabilizer and others.

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