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Honda Accord Coupe Concept Poised
to Reset Segment Benchmark
Photo: Honda
DETROIT - The Honda Accord Coupe
Concept revealed a totally new look for the next-generation
Accord, along with key technologies for safety, fuel efficiency
and performance. The Accord is Honda's best-selling model in
North America and its debut at NAIAS marks the first time that
an Accord concept vehicle has ever been shown at a major auto
show.
The styling of the Accord Coupe
Concept conveys a powerful stance through its long hood, deeply
sculpted lower body and fastback roofline. A six-sided grille
and projector headlamps that recess deep into the front fenders
contribute to an unmistakable and aggressive front fascia. Quad
exhaust outlets integrated into the rear diffuser further convey
performance and style beyond any Accord to date.
"The Accord Coupe Concept
demonstrates the styling direction for the upcoming,
eighth-generation Accord," said John Mendel, senior vice
president of American Honda. "As the industry's target for
midsize segment excellence, the all-new Accord will set a new
benchmark for safety, efficiency, performance, refinement and
style."
A more powerful and
lower-emissions V6 engine will provide higher fuel efficiency
with the incorporation of Honda's next-generation Variable
Cylinder Management (VCM) technology. Honda leads the industry
with the highest Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rating
for any full line manufacturer* of 29.2 miles per gallon - well
above the industry average of 25.3 miles per gallon.
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