Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Honda Accord: 2011 Geneva restyling

Honda will present the famous stage of the Geneva Motor Show (3-13 March) the redesign of the Accord mid-career back in 2008. The changes include some cosmetic measures, the introduction of a new engine and the optimization of the 2.2-liter i-DTEC diesel, for both the sedan and its station wagon variant.

Founded in 1976 and already proposed in 8 generations, the Accord model year 2011 updated the design of the front and rear bumpers, and gains a redesigned grille that separates the new bi-xenon headlamps with dynamic light, while the body is coupled with new liveries Alabaster Silver, Graphite Gloss Celestial Blue Pearl.

The interior reaches full maturity with the introduction of new soft-touch materials for the bridge and new upholstery for the seats that are, according to the Japanese manufacturer, more comfortable and enveloping. As regards the range engines the most interesting innovation will be the optimization of the 2.2-liter i-DTEC diesel 150 hp, thanks to work done by technicians Nippon shown to reduce the friction inside, bringing a corresponding reduction of harmful emissions value of 138 g / km of CO2.

In addition, it has also been improved soundproofing of the engine, thanks to new sound-absorbing materials. The suspension has been revised in order to stabilize the car at high speeds and improve comfort and security. Also new is not yet officially confirmed the introduction of the Type-S variant sports, combined with the 2.2-liter i-DTEC engine 180 hp, up to now not imported into Europe.

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