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First Drive: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan
The traditional knock on Hondas--especially Accords--is that they're characterless appliances, overrefined transport modules that recall wheeled versions of Asimo, Honda's own humanoid robot. But in the past few years, it seems that Honda has begun to let out the reins and allow its talented engineers to infuse their designs with something that was heretofore in short supply: personality.

Just look at the new, way-attitudinal Accord coupe. Where Accord styling used to err on the side of apologetic--"Hello, I'm sorry to bother you, but I'm the Accord"--the 2008 Accord coupe, with its raked side glass and chunky, aggressive front end, gets in your face right away with some Samuel L. Jackson swagger. It is not a polite car. And, I say, it's about time.

Viewed in profile, the Accord coupe looks like it has too much front overhang, but from any other angle it looks pretty fantastic, an impression bolstered by the unexpected amount of attention this car garnered. I mean, I know it's a new model, but I didn't expect an Accord to attract so many curious onlookers--and compliments.

The coupe is designed to recruit younger buyers into the Accord fold, and it's aiming at that crowd with a mix of high-tech features and performance that's up to the sprightly Nissan Altima standard. For instance, the Accord coupe offers eighteen-inch wheels, which will never earn it the cover of DUB magazine but are the biggest wheels ever fitted to a production Honda. There's a variable-ratio steering rack that offers nuanced responses just off-center (say, during a lane change) but quickens the ratio near the ends of steering lock, to help you swing into parking spaces a bit quicker. That's the kind of elegant Honda engineering we know and love. Another Accord first that fairly booms Honda's quest for younger customers: an available subwoofer. Read Article
First Drive: 2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan



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theoptimisticpessimisttheoptimisticpessimist - 8/23/2007 5:45:29 PM
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Wow I'm the first comment on this toaster of a car, the interest is overwhelming.

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Caddyman07Caddyman07 - 8/23/2007 6:33:01 PM
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Its pretty impressive coming from Honda. I would take the coupe though. There seems to be something missing from the rear of the sedan. This vehicle is WAY better looking than the Camry though...

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mikeydred20mikeydred20 - 8/23/2007 7:04:55 PM
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The coupe does look nice in red. Good job Honda, I also notice the V6 sedan has the auto dim rearview mirror. Alot of car for the money

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monkeyrunmonkeyrun - 8/23/2007 8:11:23 PM
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It looks like my TSX got a$$ raped. :(

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EL34EL34 - 8/23/2007 10:27:49 PM
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You know it looks a lot like a Lexus!

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ToneeTonee - 8/24/2007 12:35:50 AM
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Looks much better than the out-going Accord Coupe and the new Nissan Altima Coupe, which is just fugly.

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adamsaf723adamsaf723 - 8/24/2007 7:59:19 AM
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What did Honda do? That car is repugnant.

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bweebwee - 8/24/2007 4:22:38 PM
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i think its going to do well for honda...

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bweebwee - 8/24/2007 4:22:52 PM
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i think its going to do well for honda...

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