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2008 HONDA ACCORD INTERIOR, BMW NISSAN INSPIRATION???

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2008 HONDA ACCORD INTERIOR, BMW NISSAN INSPIRATION???

this site posts pics of the upcoming 2008 which to be honest i could care less, about but its interesting to see its nissan, and bmw influences....what do you guys think? Read Article

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TauronB2G - 6/14/2007 12:21:38 AM

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I hate to admit it but the interior is very BMW esque. The nav screen looks as if it came from the current x5. It doesn't have the hump from the 7 or the 3 series. The steering wheel is horrible but otherwise the interior isn't bad. I wanna see the accord sedan though.
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TauronB2G - 6/14/2007 2:17:48 AM

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In addition I think it looks better on the Honda than it does the bimmer. I don't like that big button in the center that they're using though. Also did anyone see the additional pics the headline mentioned?
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Anti_Bangle - 6/14/2007 12:52:36 AM

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WTF was Honda thinking? This interior is totally Banglised. Take away the steering wheel and you would probably think it's a BMW. Very very unfortunate.

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Matthew1 - 6/14/2007 1:42:34 AM

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Chris Bangle didn't design any of BMW's interiors you idiot.

If you hate interesting styling that much, go buy a Toyota.

Anti_Bangle - 6/14/2007 12:49:00 PM

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Of course, Adrian Van Hooydonk is the culprit. BTW, I like interesting designs, not interesting eyesores.

Designer1 - 6/14/2007 1:41:32 AM

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OMG, this is UGLY!!!

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lexusis350 - 6/14/2007 1:56:08 AM

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That does look a lot like a BMW interior. Not the steering wheel or the LCD screen, but the CD player and air conditioner buttons look a ton like the BMW 3 or 5-Series.

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S4cabriofoxone - 6/14/2007 2:10:40 AMView My AgentSpace

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I don't know if this is a good thing...

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utahnkid - 6/14/2007 3:51:55 AM

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i think thats a huge improvement from the current look. Can you guys explain why this is a bad design?

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GLover - 6/14/2007 8:26:15 AM

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I agree. I still think there cars are boring, but this is step in the right direction.

Htay7500 - 6/14/2007 8:52:51 AM

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well we have a 07 accord lx, i want to see wat the interior w/o the navi(in my case this could be the ex in the image) before making judgements.

cktoo - 6/14/2007 3:36:42 PM

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That probably is the LX sedan interior with the cloth seats and 5 speed manual. Rumor has it the screen will be there no matter if the car is navi or non-navi.

Nonetheless, doesn't look too bad at all. The center stack looks like the existing Accord, while the screen and hood kind of remind me of BMW. The speedo area definitely is BMW-ish, but that's how Honda's used to look before they went to a large speedo in the middle with smaller tach, etc.

Htay7500 - 6/14/2007 8:32:25 PM

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but the LX isnt available with the nav system. it could be a information display of the vehicle but tht would be too upscale and would be close to the avalon segment.

JUGNU - 6/14/2007 5:42:12 AMView My AgentSpace

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Looks OK to me.

BTW that interior looks like upcoming Land Cruiser's (as seen in spysots).

JUGNU

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Will_ - 6/14/2007 10:16:34 AM

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It does resemble a BMW interior...but a more elegant rendition.

BMW, take notes!

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answer - 6/14/2007 11:12:21 AMView My AgentSpace

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To my eyes it looks more like a continuation of the Acura RL/MDX interior design language.

Looks good regardless.

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Caddyman07 - 6/14/2007 1:59:11 PM

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I was thinking the same thing. Especially by the design of the steering wheel...

mini22 - 6/14/2007 11:21:50 AM

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Absolutely-Although with the forward consule it has a little Infinity thrown in as well. I think it looks a lot more upscale then the previous Accord interior.

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LexSucks - 6/14/2007 11:51:42 AM

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Why would any car company try to make thier interiors look like BMW. BMW interiors (3 and 5) are stark, cold, uninviting and boring. I used to love BMW but thier design direction leaves more to be desired imo.

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Anti_Bangle - 6/14/2007 12:50:50 PM

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Thank you for your great summary of BMW interiors. May I add they look cheap. Especially the Z4's.

chewy - 6/14/2007 5:02:14 PMView My AgentSpace

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Looks decently nice, has Civic influences. Not bad.

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richm53 - 6/14/2007 10:48:19 PM

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I think you guys are smoking something-i have never seen 27 buttons and 4 knobs on any BMW. The dash looks about well designed as an Accura MDX, no correct ergonomics and a mess of controls!Looks like you have to move your head over to the right just to see the LCD screen.Nice try comparing to BMW!

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Auto_expert - 6/15/2007 12:57:44 AM

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It's funny to hear some of you act surprised, when you see that Asian car manufacturers (esp. Toyota and Honda) are taking design cues from BMW, M-B, and Audi. This is NOT new and has been going on for a long time now. Guess what, it will continue to happen. It's just the way it is. You know what they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

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ZZZushi - 6/15/2007 7:41:41 AM

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Sorry, I really don't understand what is so bad about the interior.
It's certainly more fresher than the previous design, or other japanese makes.

I think the centre LCD display is much more appealing than say the current 5 Series idrive display.

I hate the velour. Replace it, even with a better trim..or vinyl..sheesh.

Gearstick looks horrible, needs a less protruding hand-brake.
The only way to look less tacky would be to add an aluminium trim.

Come on guys. Its a Japanese low end mid-sedan.
What were you expecting, a Rolls?
Its plastic, because its a Honda.

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BallerMD - 6/15/2007 11:28:12 AM

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Auto expert,

You're right on the money. Who cares if this thing looks like a Bimmer inside and out. Lexus copied the S-Class all throughout the 90's and they seem to be doing just fine.

Also, when the current generation Accord first debated, everyone praised the coupe for looking like a Mercedes coupe from the rear. So why is everyone bashing this model for resembling a BMW? Rather it look like a BMW than say, a "Saturn".

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Will_ - 6/15/2007 2:19:15 PM

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Sorry to spoil the bliss, but ignorance here is omnipresent.

1. Where did Mercedes get design inspiration for their new S-Class?

2. What Japanese sedan did BMW use as the inspiration for the rear taillights?

3. Where did Mercedes get their inspiration from with the interior of the new S-Class?

4. In what technologically-advanced country/island were the fender flares of the S-Class designed?

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Will_ - 6/15/2007 2:21:34 PM

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ANSWER KEY:

1. Nissan Altima
2. Toyota Chaser *(Subaru Impreza also an accepted answer)
3. BMW 7-Series
4.Japan

Make sure your name is on your paper, and please pass all pencils to the first person in your row of seating.

Class dismissed!

huu76 - 6/17/2007 1:45:07 PM

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This is late, should've posted a few days ago so some points may have already been covered.

2004 TSX has the same design w/o the middle curve where the NAV screen was moved higher. Also, the centre dash protrudes out like the pic above.
http://images.forbes.com/images/2003/05/05/dash_415x311.jpg

2003 745i dash not even close.
2004 530i dash appears the same but dial layout is different and the centre doesn't stickout.
2006 325i has simliar dials but the dash runs straight across, no curves at all.

This is a continuation of the TSX dash, much like what the 2007 MDX has done.
http://blogs.cars.com/photos/uncategorized/mdxinterior1.jpg
This actually shares more with the Tribeca's dash.
http://cms.usautoparts.net/includes/images/The_Auto_Blog/SubaruTribeca-2.jpg

Other than having a steering wheel and a radio, there's nothing Nissan that I can see.

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