Honda launches the all new Accord

Honda Siel Cars India launched the new Honda Accord with new features. The Accord on the exterior gets a new Chrome accentuated front grille, rear chrome garnish and new front bumper adds to the charm of the Accord. The Sunroof now comes as standard across the Accord range.



The new feature list also includes steering mounted cruise control system with one-touch op which enhance the looks of the car. The inside wooden panel makes it look even more exquisite. The Accord now comes with an improved audio system for improved usability & readability and a Jackknife key have also been added to the Accord.

Honda Accord is equipped with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) to assist the driver in maintaining control during cornering, acceleration and sudden maneuvers. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Takashi Nagai, President & CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd., said "Honda Accord has been one of the most successful premium sedans in its category with over 25000 units sold since its launch in India setting new standards in exclusivity, comfort and safety. Our belief in constantly upgrading our products based on customer feedback prompted this launch of an upgraded version of the Accord with unique styling in combination with luxurious features."

The Honda Accord is available in 2.4L and 3.5L V6 engine and comes with a 5-speed Manual Transmission and 5-speed Automatic transmission with Paddle shift. The Automatic Transmission has Shift Holding System which avoids unnecessary gear shifting on winding roads and helps in hassle free drive.



The 3.5L V6 engine features an advanced Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system that switches between six-, four-, and three-cylinder combustion depending on the driving conditions and thereby delivering maximum power of 275 PS during six cylinder operation and impressive fuel economy in VCM mode while cruising. The new alloy wheels of the Accord V6 enhance the looks of the car even more.



The Honda Accord is equipped with six airbags, including side curtain air bags, Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body and G-Force Control Technology (G-CON) for enhanced safety of the vehicle occupants during a collision. Honda Accord V6 3.5L and Honda Accord 2.4L also have a provision for Bluetooth connectivity and customers can buy it as a Honda Genuine Accessory.

The variants are priced as below:
Accord 2.4 MT – Rs.19.60 lakh
Accord 2.4 AT – Rs.20.36 lakh
Accord 3.5 V6 – Rs.25.41 lakh

2008 Paris Auto Show: Hyundai Targets Ford Fiesta With New i20

Hyundai laid out its plans for the 2008 Paris Auto Show on Wednesday, including its centerpiece, the i20, which has such stalwarts as the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo and Opel Corsa in its crosshairs. The all-new i20, which will join the ranks of Europe's supermini segment, makes its world premiere on October 2 as the replacement for the Hyundai Getz.

Hyundai, while being stingy with details, noted that the five-door has a "longer wheelbase than the existing Getz and is both bigger inside and more dynamic in appearance." The new i20 was designed at Hyundai's European Design Center in Russelsheim, Germany. Exterior cues include a chrome-topped grille and teardrop-shaped headlights.

"The i20 was designed and engineered to meet European tastes and needs," said Kun Hee Ahn, Hyundai Motor Europe president, in a statement. "It was built on an entirely new platform, and much of the ride and handling development took place on European roads."

There are no plans to bring the i20 to the U.S. at the moment.

Hyundai also said it will introduce a low-emissions i20 i-blue concept, which is based on the i20 production model, at the 2008 Paris Auto Show. The concept version gets Hyundai's new 1.4-liter CRDi diesel engine which delivers 88 horsepower and generates 162 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Hyundai said the concept returns the equivalent of 45 miles per gallon.

Hyundai said it will also show off the Santa Fe gasoline-electric hybrid concept at the Paris auto show. The Korean automaker said this concept has a "new hybrid drive system which mates the current 2.4-liter [gasoline] engine to a six-speed automatic transmission and a 30kW electric motor powered by lithium-ion batteries." This concept returns the equivalent of 36 mpg.

Hyundai will also display its seven-passenger ix55 SUV at Paris. The ix55 is spun off the Hyundai Veracruz and is being shown in what is described as "production-ready form."

Honda launches premium 8th Generation Accord

Honda Siel Cars India Limited, leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today unveiled its premium, upscale All-new Eighth Generation Honda Accord for Gujarat market.

Speaking on the occasion, Zonal Head (West) Munaf Meghani said, "We are delighted to launch the eighth generation Honda Accord in Gujarat. While dependability, quality and reliability define every Honda product, that solid-base empowers the Company to exceed customer expectations by providing styling, performance, safety, refinement and value that few competitors can match across the board." "Since 1976, when the first-generation Accord was launched globally, Honda has sold more than 16 million Accords in 160 countries. Of these, more than 16,000 units have been sold in India since 2001," he informed.

The new Honda Accord will be available in three types in both Automatic and Manual transmission Accord 2.4, Accord 2.4 Elegance and Accord 2.4 Inspire.

The new Honda Accord has been completely redesigned, with a larger wheel-base and advanced and powerful new exterior styling. The car has spacious interiors, with upscale luxury features.

The overall length and width of the car has been increased by 80 mm and 25 mm respectively, making its dimensions best in the class, he explained.

The new vehicle comes with 5-speed Manual Transmission and 5-speed Automatic transmission with Paddle shift, to give the exhilarating experience of F-1 racing. The AT now has Shift Holding System, which avoids unnecessary gear shifting on winding roads and helps in hassle free drive.

The new Accord is equipped with best of safety technologies, with intelligent six airbags, including side curtain air bags, Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body and G-Force Control Technology (G-CON) for enhanced safety of the vehicle occupants during a collision, Mr Meghani added.