Critical Knowledge:
- 2008 Honda Accord is bigger inside, more powerful, and more fuel efficient
- Sedan is classified as a Large Car by the EPA
- Standard stability control and side curtain air bags
- 3.5-liter V-6 engine gets Variable Cylinder Management
- Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle (PZEV) rating, even for V-6 engine
- Hybrid model is discontinued; diesel option may appear in ’09 or ’10
- Over 95% of Accord’s parts are recyclable
- Optional voice-activated navigation system with Zagat Survey ratings
- Bluetooth hands-free communication offered for first time
- On sale in September of 2008 as Coupe or Sedan
Introduction
In 1976, Honda introduced the Accord to America. The little 3-door hatchback was a bit bigger and more powerful than the Civic , while riding on a wheelbase shorter than today’s Honda Fit . Over the years, the Accord grew larger as its loyal customer base grew older, adding a sedan body style in 1979, becoming the first Japanese-nameplate car to be manufactured in the U.S. in 1982, taking the title of best-selling car in America in 1990, and ultimately dropping the original hatchback configuration for a coupe and a station wagon. In 1998, the wagon vanished and the Accord sedan graduated from the compact car class to the midsize segment. Now, after 32 years on the market, the all-new 2008 Honda Accord debuts, classified as a Large Car by the EPA in sedan form and offering more interior space, more horsepower, and more features than ever before.
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