SPY PHOTOS: Spies catch the first good pics of the 2008 Honda Accord Sedan

Will you quit looking for a sports car with the Accord.

It's a family mobile.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 5:58:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Reminds me of the old Caddy Catera. And that's not a compliment.

— GTR35 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 6:26:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

How dissapointing!....even the coupe wasn't all that great looking especially compared to the great job they've done with the Civic! The overall look is very 'yesterday' looking, bland and very nondescript looking. No 'appeal' at all.....compared to many great looking new sedans out there...sad. I know the quality and durability will be there but it's like they're almost afraid to put a sleek attractive body on it. Last year's was better looking.

— DRWHO (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2007 8:37:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

looks like a hyundai

— henbmw (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2007 11:39:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Sort of a let down really. Considering how good the coupe looked, I was expecting more. We'll see when the actual cars arrive.

— Lem1972 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 5:12:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

what, no passat vs accord comments?

— gsh23 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 5:20:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

lol

— w209w114 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2007 10:27:50 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The back has the exact proportions of the Mercedes CL and Acura RL.

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 5:30:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

thats what i thought!! i want to see it in black.

— DallasMR2 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2007 2:38:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Honda Civic taillights, how exciting!!!

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 5:59:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

i kinda expected better. the coupe looked amazing at the ny auto show. maybe they will fix this up somehow but as of right now, i think the camry and altima look better than this.....

— iamdabest1 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 5:59:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

From the camo photo above, it definitely a step backward from the current gen. I have to wait for the final production model before I can make full judgement.

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 6:21:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Looks similar to the new Benz C class.

Still an improvement over the current shape, but maybe not quite as good as the Camry and Altima.

— UVAcarfan (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 6:32:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

weird...

looks un-honda, more like a "asianonymous" kind of styling we usually see on hyndai's and kia's...to me, honda has never had ugly cars, but they havent had beautiful ones either...the just get the job done. But that's what this car is, just the like camry. Makes me happy cuz I want the Altima to stand out more.

— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 6:33:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Seems evolutionary not revolutionary...

— no1listensanyway (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 6:42:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Not interested in cylinder deactivation unless Honda can prove the design is fail safe even at high RPM. The engine better have DOHC.

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 6:43:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

The sheet metal is kind of pointy with the head and tail lights.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 7:15:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I'll take the Camry any day.

Things might change when the tape comes off but it reminds me too much of a Kia Rio/3-series rear. Those wheels look much too small for the body. The nose is alright I guess.
http://www.canadianautoreview.com/rio-side-900.JPG

Did Bangle defect to Honda?

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 7:35:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

whatever it looks like... its still going to be the best family sedan....

— cl0wn (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 7:46:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Honda’s design has gone more and more fugly with every single car they releases. Fire Dave!!!

— cckw (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 7:55:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Hmm, it looks very plane. With how I imagine this Accord without the camo, I say the Camry will be the winner in its class. The question that I have, why do companies come up with a very nice concept then they screw it up when they get the product out?

— Designer1 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 8:07:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

nice rims!

— printhan (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 8:28:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

First the Hyundai Sonata looked like the Accord (especially the rear) and now it looks as if Honda is copying Hyundai LOL.

— aeyjay (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 9:07:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Just another rubber stamp design and one more
reason NOT to buy a Honda.

— 1artworkz (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 9:10:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

very disappointing. It's chunkier so it makes it looks more aggressive, but the overall styling, as many have already said, it so derivative of so many other cars out there, it's disappointing.
My overall impress is that of a Chevy Malibu.

— senorgato (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 9:23:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I honestly did not expect to be blown away, as many of you did. The coupe will be the exciting, stylish, aggressive model- I have a feeling it will put the Altima coupe to shame. But the sedan, although it retains the coupe's aggressive front end, will be for a more conservative buyer. I like it, and think it still is more interesting than the current model.

One thing I'm noticing: Honda hasn't really found its twenty-first century design language. The Civic has slitty headlights and two-tier taillights, while the Accord has a more aggressive, somewhat less-contemporary look. I'm interested to see which one prevails in the lineup.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 5/11/2007 11:49:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Despite the fact that it copies so many things, i like it more than the current one. Any of you guys geeting those ridiculous honda comercials where they talk to owners that say things like "its an a accord, it IS the best car in the world" and on word for it "perfect", and my personal favorite "the ladies love it". I hate those adds, who do they think they are trying to fool. The current accord is the biggest visual naptime i have ever seen.

— SilverAero (View Profile)

Posted on 5/12/2007 12:05:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Reminds me of the current Acura RL...

— 2JZSoarer (View Profile)

Posted on 5/12/2007 12:09:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Unfortunate let down...especially since the coupe showed soo much promise...

— Baapo (View Profile)

Posted on 5/12/2007 12:38:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Honda are going to drive me nuts. They have the best engines, and I love their overall driving feel. However, they insist on designing fuuuugleeee cars. I never thought I would live to see the day when I would chose a camry over an accord....but I have.

— khowaiao (View Profile)

Posted on 5/12/2007 1:45:54 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

This is what the Sonata refresh should look like... not Honda main car. There is something rental car'ish about it. It further makes me wonder about Honda and Acura future in the US. The Camry will probably sell 4 to 1
Accords.

— aeyjay (View Profile)

Posted on 5/12/2007 1:55:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Typical for a Honda Sedan, yet I am suprised by the Hyundai-esque feel of it from that rear angle shot. Remnids me of an Azera in the rear end shape, with BMW 5-er Lights. Overall just more boring sedans from Honda. The coupe looks to be much better. And what is up with those Toyota Camry bugging out headlamps?? You can see them from that rear 3-qtr view...

— atomicbri (View Profile)

Posted on 5/12/2007 12:20:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Anyone remember that concept car a year or 2 back? A stylish concept sedan called the Sports 4 back in 2004.... here is a link
http://www.carview.co.jp/tms/2005/just/honda_sport_4_c/images/01_l.jpg
Now that was what I was hoping for....oh well!

— atomicbri (View Profile)

Posted on 5/12/2007 12:26:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

atomicbri, that's likely to be the next Acura TSX/European Accord

— senorgato (View Profile)

Posted on 5/12/2007 4:25:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

interestingly, this is the forum which bashed the look and design of the new CRV, and it is now selling like hotcakes..

— sulev (View Profile)

Posted on 5/12/2007 7:54:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

HAHAHA - Looks like a Lexus now...

— Fabian657 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2007 12:50:58 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

No..this has to be a trick!....the real 2008 is going to look much more exciting than this!.....well, isn't it?
Seriously, why do they tease us with great concept vehicles and then give us a remake of a 2004 malibu!? They did a great job with the new Civic...so what happened here?

— DRWHO (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2007 9:05:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

LEXUS

— GX470guy (View Profile)

Posted on 5/13/2007 10:59:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I agree with khowaiao. I love honda engines, however their 2008 Accord Sedan design sucks.

Everybody knows the TL is based on the Accord, so does this mean the 2009 TL will suck also?

— sbynum (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2007 7:19:50 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Uh-oh......small wheel syndrome!

— sold2early (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2007 8:15:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Wow that is kinda disappointing. Not that bad mind you, just not what I was expecting considering what a great job they did on the Civic. IMO the Altima has the best mid-size styling so far with the Camry and Aura a close second.

— PlanB (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2007 10:41:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Spyshots are not impressive, but as DRWHO said we should wait for the final car and not jump at conclusion quickly, I don't think the New Accord will be any less than the Camry or Altima.

BTW Spies a new 3.5l V6 producing only 270BHP.
The current one 3.0 V6 is already producing 265-275BHP (Middle East gets 275BHP).

I think New will be close to 300BHP.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2007 3:36:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Looks like they borrowed a front end off a Cadillac. Ain't this a confusin' bit of auto stylin'?

— ruecks (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2007 5:06:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Came up with a name for it... The Cadaudicord.

— ruecks (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2007 5:09:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Gee, somebody at Honda should be reading these comments and learn something!

— DRWHO (View Profile)

Posted on 5/14/2007 5:18:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I think the coupe looks way better than the sedan pictured. Anybody know when the Mazda6 is going to be out?

— tireskid (View Profile)

Posted on 5/15/2007 4:02:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Not too exiting, I would rather it look a little sportier like a BMW. Larger rims would be sportier with a spoiler and HID lights. Right now it looks like something grandma would drive, although I like it. Lets hope it achieves better gas mielage.

— truckmen (View Profile)

Posted on 5/18/2007 4:24:36 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

That thing looks fugly. What are these honda designers smoking. Oh well, I was in the market to buy a 2008 Accord, but it now looks like it will be either the Hyundai Sonata or Toyota Camry. I've been a Honda owner since 1989. IMHO the Hyundai Sonata exterior has much crisper styling than either the Camry or Accord.

— richard112360 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/18/2007 8:20:56 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Looks as bloated and bland as the people who will be buying it.

And we all know that we Americans will buy anything with a Honda Accord badge on it.

— bcweir (View Profile)

Posted on 5/18/2007 9:09:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

08 Accord looks like the Discarded Saturn LS

The very first thing I saw when I looked at these spy shots was "Saturn!!!! - are they bringing back the LS?" Look at the grill and the wrapping headlights.

The last Accord I actually liked was the '90. Since then, it's proportions and detailing have gotten blander and blander with tacked on bits that have no relation to the overall design. The Accord has had a severe aesthetics problem for years now. I think the Hyundai Sonata looks a lot better

The Honda design team needs to be slapped - and hard. Honda design team, please wake up and design cars people would actually enjoy owning.

— richard112360 (View Profile)

Posted on 5/18/2007 9:55:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

um...pretty sure I see a lot of 5 series in the design - if you look closely at the tail lights, they're taped off. I love the 5 series, and think this design will be great when it's FULLY UNVEILED

— macpowah (View Profile)

Posted on 5/18/2007 11:31:16 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Good job Honda,i'll order a black exl 4 cyl 5 spd manual tranny.Get what after i drive for 150 to 175000
miles i will probably sell it to my friend"Lexus Admirer.QQQQQqqqqqQQQQQqqqqq

— wanga (View Profile)

Posted on 5/21/2007 12:33:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

President George W. Bush will start talking in complete sentences by the time this goes on sale to the pubic.

— pacotacolol (View Profile)

Posted on 5/22/2007 5:21:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1