Honda introduced a new generation model Accord

Japanese company Honda has extended this week the official information on the all-new model generation Honda Accord. The first was presented the American version of the car, while the European modification is expected to be materially different from the overseas version and will appear later. And the sedan and coupe, make up the range Honda Accord, had been almost completely redesigned. The main challenge facing the developers was the need to create a car "upper middle class" that has excellent handling, high comfort and meets all current safety requirements. Therefore, in addition to technological innovations greatly refreshed exterior and new products - cars are more modern and dynamic. And the sedan's dimensions have not changed, but the wheelbase has grown by almost three inches, so the salon has become somewhat larger. In addition, due to a shorter rear overhang Accord sedan looks more "pull" and sports. Compartment was almost identical to the sedan design and the main differences in this case, are only in the different types of bodywork. For the new Honda Accord has two new motors. This 2.4-liter four-cylinder aluminum engine with two balancing shafts, the new version of technology is changing the time of opening and closing valve i-VTEC, with electronic control of valves and electronically controlled fuel injection. Power of the engine makes 160 horsepower. The second engine - a new three-liter V6 rated at 240 horsepower. Aggregated new engines will be a 5 - or 6-speed manual transmission or a new 5-step "automatic". Other features of the new products you can note the new redesigned suspension and a new system of traction control and electric throttle, anti-lock brakes, brake force distribution system, new air bags, including two lateral, the navigation system as well as a new generation. In the U.S., new items will be available before the end of this year at a price of 18,890 dollars for a basic version of a sedan with four-cylinder engine.