New Honda Acord

IT MAY not have the sporty looks of the earlier car, and at first glance it may look similar to the Hyundai Sonata, but there is no doubt that Honda has given the new Accord a sophisticated, upmarket look like never before.-The high bonnet, elongated head-lights and. Sculpted now comes with all-new interiors updated motors, new suspension and a variable steering system. Interior quality is just as good as before, the design looks fresh and attractive and there is even more space inside. It has everything including power and performance form the updated engines. The popular 2.4-litre i-VTEC engine remains, but is retuned to give either 177 or 190bhp.

The displacement of V6 is now increased to 3.5 litres and power to 268bhp, but the most interesting feature here is the VCM (Variable Cylinder management), which shuts off two or event there cylinders, when not needed, for better fuel economy. Yet, again this car looks set to satisfy Indian car buyers and do really well in our market.