"The Accord Coupe Concept demonstrates the styling direction for the upcoming, eighth-generation Accord," said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda. "As the industry's target for midsize segment excellence, the all-new Accord will set a new benchmark for safety, efficiency, performance, refinement and style."A more powerful and lower-emissions V6 engine will provide higher fuel efficiency with the incorporation of Honda's next-generation Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology.Car and Driver magazine named the 2007 Honda Accord as one of the winners of its prestigious and highly competitive annual "10Best Cars" award. The Accord has achieved "10Best" status 21 times in the 25 years that Car and Driver editors have been conducting the competition, more than any other vehicle in the award's history.
The Honda Accord, currently in its seventh generation in 30 years, remains Honda's best-selling vehicle worldwide and has consistently been one of the top five best-selling automobiles in the U.S. Known for its ride and handling, comfort and convenience features, safety, quality and refinement, the Accord delivers world-class style with sophistication and performance. The Accord was launched in 1976 with subsequent major re-designs debuting in 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998 and 2003. More than 9.5 million Accords have been sold in the U.S. since 1976.
The Honda Accord Coupe Concept: New look and design of the eight-generation Accord for 2008. Honda appears to be taking a step away from its typically conservative styling with the Accord Coupe Concept. With a lot of eye-catching competition such as the Saturn Aura, it’s an important move for Honda to keep the Accord the most desired car in its class.
The Accord is one of the best-selling sedans in America, and this concept previews the next (and apparently much meaner-looking) generation of the car. The Camry just turned all Chris Bangle on us, and a great-looking, strong-performing Accord could help Honda overtake Toyota and Chevrolet in this most-competitive of segments.
The Honda Accord Coupe concept was unveiled at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show.The all-new Honda Accord Coupe Concept revealed a totally new look for the next-generation Accord, along with key technologies for safety, fuel efficiency and performance.The styling of the Honda Accord Coupe Concept conveys a sturdy, solid stance through its long hood, deeply sculpted lower body and fastback roofline. The Accord Coupe also features a six-sided grille and projector headlamps that recess deep into the front fenders.