Honda launches all-new Accord in India, prices start at only Rs 16.49 lakh!

The 8th generation Honda Accord - once again the most reasonably priced and the most well equipped car in its class in India!

Honda Siel has announced the launch of its 8th generation Accord in India. Powered by Honda’s 2.4-litre, 180bhp i-VTEC engine, the new Accord will be available in basic, Elegance and Inspire trim levels. Prices will start at Rs 16.49 lakh and go up to Rs 18.14 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi.

Longer and wider than the outgoing model, the new Accord is Euro IV compliant, and can be run on E10, which is a mixture of 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent unleaded petrol. The car comes with five-speed automatic transmission, with the option to shift gears manually, using shift paddles situated behind the steering wheel. The car also has variable gear ratio (VGR) steering system, which means the car is very easy to steer at low speeds and yet remains stable and responsive at higher speeds.

The new Accord is also safer than ever before – the car comes with six airbags, the latest generation anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD). Suspension is double wishbone with upper and lower control links at the front, and multi-link with double wishbones at the back. Inside, there’s eight-way adjustable power seats, tilt-and-telescope steering wheel and high-tech audio system.

With its mix of smart and contemporary styling, powerful and fuel efficient engine, safety features, and very reasonable pricing, the new Honda Accord once again looks set to dominate its segment. Watch out, Toyota Camry and the others...!

Here's a promo video of the 2008 Honda Accord