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The 2. 01. 8 Honda Accord Abandons the Coupe and V6, Maintains the Manual. After a brief history lesson underscoring just how important the Accord has been to North America throughout the last four decades, Honda unveiled the 1. Detroit today. To be fair, its not the most exciting segment occupying the automotive landscape, but it is one of the most important  despite losing significant ground to crossovers and SUVs over the last few years. Honda clearly doesnt want the Accord relegated exclusively to unimaginative buyers needing nothing more than basic transportation and fleet sales. Despite sinking sales, automakers arent giving up on the midsize sedan, and Honda has placed some genuine effort behind the new Accord. That doesnt mean theyve converted it into a heart stopping thrill ride, nor should they, since thats not the kind of car its supposed to be. But theyve taken steps to ensure the vehicle has improved in meaningful ways. While that didnt stop Jeff Conrad, senior vice president of American Honda, from claiming it was unquestionably the most dramatic remake of the Accord that weve ever done at the unveiling, there is truth in that statement. However, some the biggest changes coming to the 2. Accord are what you wont find in the upgraded model. There wont be a coupe in the 1. Sketchup Free Solid Tools Plugin Firefox. I/41RlTy51q7L.jpg' alt='Redline 53 Manual' title='Redline 53 Manual' />Accords lineup, nor will there be a V6. Power options include two turbocharged inline fours and a hybrid. The base trimmed car receives a 1. DOHC direct injected turbo four producing 1. Peak power arrives at 5,5. Stepping up to the 2. VTEC yields a total of 2. Thats a clear, but not egregious, downgrade in power from the 3. V6 it replaces. That mill cranked out 2. Conrad echoed the cry of enthusiasts everywhere when he said Honda wanted to save the manual, and promised each of the powerplants could be mated to an optional short throw six speed in sport trim. Otherwise, the 1. CVT whereas the 2. The hybrid powertrain will utilize a 2. Atkinson cycle engine that Honda claims will offer the best thermal efficiency of anything it currently has on the market. Check out the Honda Odyssey review at CARandDRIVER. Use our Car Buying Guide to research Honda Odyssey prices, specs, photos, videos, and more. The Saturn Sky is a roadster that was produced by Saturn, and was initially released in the first quarter of 2006 as a 2007 model. It uses the Kappa automobile. However, detailed specifications, including power and fuel economy ratings, will be released closer to launch. Honda also withheld the mpg figures for the non hybrid cars, but promised they would be impressive. All of the models are, expectedly, front wheel driven. They should also be more sprightly than the current generation Accord, thanks to a stiffer and lighter body utilizing 5. Redline 53 Manual' title='Redline 53 Manual' />Depending on trim, total weight reduction ranges from 1. A redesigned Mac. Automakers arent giving up on the midsize sedan, and Honda has clearly placed some genuine effort behind the nextgeneration Accord. Pherson suspension with aluminum control arms affixed to an aluminum subframe is up front, while the rear uses a smaller multilink setup. Adaptive dampers are standard on high end trims but an optional extra on the more affordable units. New Accords will also come equipped with a two mode driving system featuring normal and sport settings. Sport engages with chassis and drivetrain components by firming up the variable ratio electric power steering, improving the drive by wire throttle response, sharpening the automatic transmissions gear holding abilities if you didnt get the manual, tweaking the adaptive dampers and adding some auditory oomph through the active control system. Meanwhile, the normal setting can be paired with the now classic Honda ECON button for when you just want to be a conscientious, planet saving nerd. Stepping up the Accords safety game is a standard suite of active and passive technologies. Adaptive cruise control, lane assist, automatic emergency braking, reverse camera, and road departure warnings all come standard. However, safety obsessed drivers may want to purchase the optional upgraded blind spot monitoring, parking sensors, cross traffic alert, and driver drowsiness detector. The interior looks to provide exceptional outward visibility, aided largely by the Accords fairly thin A pillars. Spaciousness doesnt appear to have diminished. The front seats are positioned slightly inward to provide some extra hip, shoulder and headroom. Extending the vehicles wheelbase by 2. Infotainment is controlled through an 8 inch touchscreen that and Honda was careful to mention this  includes a physical volume knob. That particular announcement garnered more applause from the crowd than almost anything else. If youve ever tried to use the horrendous slider on most late model Hondas, you know exactly why this is so important. Without being hyperbolic, we can state that this may be the single best change made to the new Accord. Apple Car. Play and Android Auto capabilities are both standard. Optional extras include wireless charging and 4. G LTE on board Wi Fi. Honda. Link telematics are also available for those interested in remote locking, engine starts, diagnostics, or roadside assistance. A configurable 6 inch head up display is included on the the premium touring versions. As for the exterior styling, Honda has definitely taken a more conservative approach to the Accord than Toyota did with the Camry. Its remains easily recognizable but shares some of the same design language as Civic. Its slightly boxy and angular without being squared off, and the hood seems exceptionally low and long from some angles. The tail is gently swept back and, although it hints at the possibility of a hatch, the Accord remains a traditional sedan. No pricing has been announced but expect Honda not to stray too much from the current models MSRP. All variants of the 2. Accord will be assembled at Hondas Marysville, Ohio plant, while the 1. Anna, Ohio. Images HondaRelated.