New Honda Accord teaser

[Honda News Feed]

This is the new Honda Accord Tourer, due to go on sale in September this year.

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[Bacchus]

Originally Posted by Honda News Feed

This is the new Honda Accord Tourer, due to go on sale in September this year.

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So can I change my name to Civic Owner wants Accord?

Had the 2.2 for 3 months and initial impressions worn off.

Compared with my old Accord I find the handling "distant". Complete lack of feel from steering. Under-steers a lot then snaps back when throttle is lifted and the brakes are disconcertingly "will they won't they". On the other hand fuel consumption better than others report: 47mpg around town, 57mpg on a long run, more for both if I drive like an old lady.

[Bog]

Looking good -Let's hope they don't build it in the UK

[amronno]

Originally Posted by Bog

Looking good -Let's hope they don't build it in the UK

Well, actually I don't think they build any Honda in the UK. Assembling them is a better word, imo. The civic is designed and developed in Japan, as far as I know. All they has done is to build a factory in Europe for better to be able to compete on equal terms with their European rivals.
In the end, everything is supervised by the bosses at the HQ in Japan.
This is all old news, most Japanese carmakers move their production line to Europe or elsewhere in the world, like for instance Nissan. (Sunderland UK)
This of course (and unfortunately) due to the constant industrial globalization process.

[FWH]

Originally Posted by amronno

Well, actually I don't think they build any Honda in the UK. Assembling them is a better word, imo. The civic is designed and developed in Japan, as far as I know.

Not quite:
Where is the Civic built and where was it designed? - Civinfo Wiki

[amronno]

Originally Posted by FWH

Not quite:
Where is the Civic built and where was it designed? - Civinfo Wiki

Ok sorry, wrong then!
Atleast it is designed by two different Japanese (or Japanese born guys, right?)
I'm just a bit tired off the lack of faith to their own industry from some people on here. You cannot build anything without faith and willpower.
I must admit I'm a bit surprised about the engines.
I thought they were built and shipped in one piece from Japan to UK, As the R18A engine is the same for all markets.
Again, sorry, after all it is human to fail..

EDIT: Here's a link regarding the R18A engine:
http://asia.vtec.net/Engines/R18A/index.html

[Brodick]

Remember Swindon also build the CR-V's and they are solid as a rock
(Think I have seen that mentioned somwhere else on here )

Where your Honda comes from (if you live in the UK)

Jazz - Japan / China
Civic 5dr/3dr - Swindon
Civic hybrid - USA / Japan
Accord - Japan
FR-V - Japan
CR-V - Swindon
S2000 - Japan

[FWH]

Originally Posted by Brodick

(Think I have seen that mentioned somwhere else on here )

I think you may have mentioned that before.
Also, I think your Civic may have been built on the CR-V line by mistake?

[Brodick]

Originally Posted by FWH

I think you may have mentioned that before.
Also, I think your Civic may have been built on the CR-V line by mistake?

along with most others then FWH

[FWH]

Originally Posted by Brodick

along with most others then FWH

Are you admiting Honda made a mistake and built your car on the wrong line?