2012 Honda Accord First Official Image and Detail

2012 Honda Accord First Official Image and Detail
The revised Honda Accord sedan and Tourer models will make their debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Both cars receive a host of changes with the styling, emissions, ride and handling all enhanced for 2011.

Summary of Changes:

• Revised exterior styling
• Detail changes to interior finishes
• Improvements to emissions and economy on all engines
• 138 g/km 2.2 i-DTEC introduced
• Ride and handling improvements for all models
• Auto High-Beam Support System and Active Cornering Lights debut on Accord
• 180 PS Type S model now available across Europe with bespoke interior and exterior styling

Both the sedan and Tourer have benefitted from small but noticeable changes to the head lights and bumpers to complement the changes under the skin. The head lights have been given a cleaner, crisper appearance with the previously amber indicators now in a clear finish. On top grade cars the lights are now bi-xenon and feature Active Cornering Lights to improve night time visibility. The grille has been subtly remodelled with the two central spars finished in the same chrome material as the outer grille, for a sportier look. The cooling duct and fog light recesses on all models have been re-profiled with the taper of these areas given a more aggressive line, giving the car a more planted appearance.

The rear of the sedan model has been subtly enhanced with the rear lights having a light red finish for the reversing light and indicators to match that of the fog light, giving a balance to the rear styling. The exclusive styling of the sedan is rounded off with a light chrome garnish above the rear licence plate on most models and a dark chrome finish on Type S grade cars. The new exterior design cues are finished off with three new colours consisting of Alabaster Silver, Graphite Lustre and Celestial Blue Pearl added to the line up.


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Agent00JAgent00J - 1/27/2011 4:07:08 PM
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WOW!!! Looks just like the Acura TSX. Nice job Honda.

-00J


theoptimisticpessimisttheoptimisticpessimist - 1/27/2011 4:14:46 PM
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It is the TSX, this is the European Accord.


AtoBAtoB - 1/28/2011 1:56:22 PM
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You're an idiot!


geoff448geoff448 - 1/28/2011 10:21:08 PM
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fail


topneurotopneuro - 1/27/2011 4:49:11 PM
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Correct, Europe gets the "lean/fit" Accord
The U.S gets the “Supersize me” Accord.


g2okg2ok - 1/27/2011 5:06:52 PM
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This may perform better, but the US one looks better, relatively speaking.


mini22mini22 - 1/27/2011 6:33:44 PM
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The US Accord 4dr is just plain "ugly" to me.This reminds me of the original Acura TSX,which was a good looking car. The American Accord Sedan needs a restyle. The Coupe versionlooks slightly better but is too damm big. It nneds to shrink in length.


NISSANINFINITINISSANINFINITI - 1/28/2011 4:23:10 PM
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i agree about the sedan...its horrible!!!! it looks like its trying to stand out and be "not-safe" when we all know honda makes nice cars but they are all SAFE looking, they dare to try something different. (The Accord sedan is proof of that). The coupe is a whole other stry...i think it look awesome! very outside of their run of the mill Accord.


NostradamusNostradamus - 1/28/2011 12:10:29 AM
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New Honda... Exactly like the Old Honda.


WhelanWhelan - 1/28/2011 11:42:51 AM
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Wouldn't it be revolutionary if Honda ditched the current Accord and offered the European one (TSX without the appointments) to the U.S. market?

Think of the reversing of ideals. Everyone is going bigger, Honda reverses course and brings something more befitting of the first gen Mazda 6 or Ford Fusion. Not an over bulked car to hold fat people only in. Then if they so choose, they could offer the current US Accord as a new model, something larger like Avalon sized.



WhelanWhelan - 1/28/2011 3:09:39 PM
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Your missing the point. The TSX (while being the European Accord) is sold at a premium price and a premium label. The TSX/Euro Accord is smaller than the US version. Therefore they are different models. What I am trying to distinguish is that Honda offers it's European flavor, but you have to pay a higher price, and get features that not everyone wants (leather, HIDs, etc.).

So please don't think I am dense because I used to sell Acura's and know full well that the TSX is the European Accord. What I am trying to point out is that HONDA, NOT ACURA does not sell a TSX-sized vehicle. Not many manufacturers do. It is such a large jump from a Civic to an Accord.

For me manufacturers offer either small compact 4 doors, or large sedans. What happened to the middle ground? The Accord used to be the size of the current Civic, and the best case would be the Altima that went from a premium slightly larger Sentra to an Accord competitor. why not just slot new models in the middle that are not made for sheep.


geoff448geoff448 - 1/28/2011 10:27:58 PM
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the current civic si has a 2.0 liter engine and the base model accord has a 2.4

the new civics are going to have 2 liter engines and the new si is getting the same 2.4 block as the accord...

adding another model would be totally redundant and be a huge waste of money, which is exactly why they got rid of the RSX, because it had the same k20 as the civic si but was more expensive.


mini22mini22 - 1/28/2011 12:35:47 PM
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It's the Asian Inspire or US Accord that I have an issue with. It's just plain ugly!They need a new designer to restyle both Honda and Acura products.


800over800over - 1/28/2011 4:46:15 PM
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Isn't the Camry the best selling passenger car...or are you talking just December numbers? (not familiar with either)


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