Real 2008 Honda Accord photos surface- STUD or DUD?

The sedan looks ok, the coupe (not in these pics) is better.

— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 1:05:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

It's just terrible. Looks like a mix of 3 ugly cars rolled into one.

— supermoto (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 1:08:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

DUD

— drew630 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 1:09:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Do any of you get the idea that the Honda stylists have been influenced by the BMW 3 series?
The car seems somewhat smaller than last year's model.

— BMW995 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 1:22:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

imo for now its sort of a STUD, but I'll wait till I see it in person

— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 1:22:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Rear door kink an homage to Infiniti G and M...agree?

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— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 1:24:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 9   

I agree. The Accord will always be a success. Even the ugly ones from the past have done really well.

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/3/2007 12:14:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

06GS300:You mean "weak" front end,right??

— 2JZSoarer (View Profile)

Posted on 7/3/2007 10:57:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Why are all of the Asian brands trying to make their cars look longer? It doesn't look as substantial as the current car, it looks stretched out. The brightwork looks like an attempt to ape the Passat.

— opus (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 1:38:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I like the rear of the car but they have to improve the front!

— AUTO_UNION (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 1:39:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I think it looks much better than the present design. Its difficult to decide just by looking at pictures. It seems to illecit the same response Honda strives for and that's that its just "ok", not hot or cold.

— golfer38 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 1:45:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

It's designed for Americans...bit bland but still...STUD.
Looks quite premium, more so than its rivals ie Camry or perhaps even Passat.
But it doesn't fit in with the rest of Honda's line-up (in Europe at least). I hope the Euro Accord is more adventurous.

Does anybody else think this is quite an American-looking vehicle? I don't know why I get that impression but it doesn't seem very Japanese.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 1:48:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

It's good enough. I agree that it is kind of a hodge-podge of copied design cues (And not all good ones either), but that's fine for the Accord. After all, they don't want this to eat into sales of the upcoming TSX.

As long as the interior is well executed I'll probably buy one to replace my '98.

— sold2early (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 1:48:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Coupe is better than the sedan, but both look better than the current generation Accord. Honda Element grille is a little odd.

The rear-end updates done to the current Accord a few years ago were horrible.

It is good to see a new Accord regardless. It seems like there are way too many new Camrys out there.

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 1:57:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

looks like a g35 and a Saturn mated.

— charlik05 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 1:57:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

from the side, it kind of looks like a saturn. specially with the chrome

— 07mcs (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 2:00:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I personally think it looks good. It looks classy, understated and dignified. Unlike the ricer wannabe camry, and the overly zealous altima, this looks befitting of a family sedan. Graceful, and elegant, but under that sheet metal, it outhandles any of its competitors, with an interior not rivaled by any competitor in it's class.

— aerith604 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 2:11:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The front is ok, but the rear is not so good.

— SupraNeverBack (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 2:17:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Could this car come to Europe?

— OBSERVER1984 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 2:26:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Its not quite a stud but its studd-ish!!!
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— TauronB2G (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 2:33:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I think it looks way better than the old one.

Is it an just an incident that both honda accord designers and toyota camry designers both have a BMW 5 series picture infront of them to get inspired?

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 2:51:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

reminds me of a nissan sentra...yuck

— karupspc (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 2:55:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

back reminds me of a mercedes CL

— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 2:57:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Dud - for sure.

Jim

— abqhudson (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 2:58:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Nah those taillights don't look like a 5-Series ripoff.

And how about that BMW inspired interior.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 3:00:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

A boring DUD

— djasondds (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 3:01:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

EL34

They realy dont look like 5-serie taillights.

— STJ88 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 3:08:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

it just needs nicer CHROME rims instead of those god awful stock plastic looking ones. Then it will be a stud. especially in black

— rand0m (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 3:13:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

The front belongs on a truck. The sides belong to a 3-Series. The rear belongs in the trash.

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 4:28:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

not bad, but need to see it in person

— pchera01 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 4:44:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

LOL! Hyundai wishes!

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/3/2007 12:19:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Oh my god it looks just like a Lexus. Which then again looks like a German saloon.

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 4:54:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I think the front look pretty good but the rear and side look very weird?.... It look like it combine Saturn design with the BMW 5 Series. It just really weird....

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 4:58:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Now THOSE are two words Ive never heard used in the same sentence.... Honda Accord and Stud. LOL!

— BimmerFan (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 5:07:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

It is somewhat BMW-ish in in it's "flamed- surface" design elements. Very much like BMW.

— keyzi747 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 5:10:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

That is awesome. The side picture reminds me of a BMW. It's also so different in design from the Camry and Altima, it will make it a tougher competitor.

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 5:12:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Shape-wise, especially in the windows, I see a lot of BMW, Infiniti and even Hyundai in it. But the front and back is pure Honda/Acura design. It's much better than the last model but I don't think Toyota, Nissan, Saturn or even Hyundai has anything to worry about.

— PlanB (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 5:16:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I was in the Mercedes garage the other day and I must say there is something about the back of this car that reminds me of the CL.

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 5:31:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Looks like a combination of a Hyundai Sonata and Azera, and considering how Hyundai has really increased their sales the past couple of years, maybe copying them isn't such a bad idea.

— Sp33drac3r (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 5:38:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I don't love it, but I think as far as mainstream family sedans go it moves to the head of the class. I'd consider the coupe for myself if I didn't have money for something better.

— finishline (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 6:26:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

It kind of reminds me of a Saturn.I think its a mistake.

— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 6:32:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

it doesnt matter what anyone in this room thinks dud or stud. it will sell like CRAZY and in the end that is ALL that matters...

— iamdabest1 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 6:50:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

It looks like from a glance like the Lexus LS600 with those bulging eyeball headlights.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 8:26:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Looks are pretty good but I'll reserve judgment until I get full mechanical details and interior pics.

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 8:30:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

That's it!!!

All it needs is a wing!

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 8:44:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The new Accord must look better than the current Camry!
And, I think it achieves its goal.
When people buy a $50K sedan, it better looks "good" to them.
On the other hand, when people buy a $25K sedan, it just needs to look "OK" to them.

— ceric (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 8:49:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

nice. honda has finally upped the ante and is aiming for a higher market. looks very similar to the new c-class with the exception of that grill.

grill needs to be made a little nicer.

— minimalist (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 9:02:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

STUDLY. This thing will sell well. Rear looks more like present Accord and the RL made whoopie and this is the result. Front is sufficiently aggressive. I certainly see BMW and a more European flair, especially from the side view. Not a bad thing for this price point. Don't really see Saturn but do see a little Hyundai in the trunk curvature. Hey, Honda's stealing back from them from the complete theft with the present Sonata.

— cktoo (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 11:14:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Dud. Better than the current Accord but that's not saying much. The current accord is absolutely BLAND and dated. The Accord's archrival Camry had a much bolder and successful styling update. I thought Toyota was overly conservative with their styling. When did they surpass Honda? As others have mentioned, the rear lights are very Saturn-like.
Not embarrassingly ugly but we should have expected much more from Honda in this new model.

— LDXN (View Profile)

Posted on 7/2/2007 11:47:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Profile absolutely scream 5-series wannabe.

But, overall, I'd say I like it alot. Much, much better than current Accord. Much, much better than current Camry. Not quite as nice as current Passat or Altima. Definitely better than Fusion, Sonata,or Sebring.

— senorgato (View Profile)

Posted on 7/3/2007 12:05:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

The only thing that I can see that should be changed is the grille. It should be a honeycomb style grille like the coupe has. Other than that it's great.

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/3/2007 12:25:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

The front doesn't seem like a continuous whole. Too many odd bumps. The rear is very boring to look at. Hey, before you criticise (and probably deboost me spectacularly), remember that I like Honda designs. It's just that this one is... off.

— CARGUY (View Profile)

Posted on 7/3/2007 1:47:20 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

I think we can conclude this is another soul-less, bland and a bit boring design.

When are the Japanese or Korean starting to use their own ideas? Why do they always have to copy bits and pieces from other cars? Really cheap in my opinion.

— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 7/3/2007 3:51:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Honda makes the blandest/ugliest cars/suvs.
Civic-ugly
Accord-bland/ugly
CRV-very very ugly
Element-very very ugly
Pilot-bland
S2000-beautiful
Acura TSX-bland
Acura TL-good looking
Acura MDX-ugly
Acura RDX-ugly
Acura RL-bland

2 decent cars out the entire company.

— titsmagee (View Profile)

Posted on 7/3/2007 3:52:15 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

The grill reminds me of the ridgeline. The ridgeline is one ugly truck!

— kpaxx (View Profile)

Posted on 7/3/2007 9:14:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I think the front headlights looks like a hyundai and the rear headlights look saturnish. Does anyone else think that?

— Beatzmiths (View Profile)

Posted on 7/3/2007 12:08:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Dud Dud Dud! WOw that sedan disappoints... Too much Korean style in it and a bit of German thrown in.... Not a cool Accord...Camry looks better as does the Fusion. The coupe however looks not bad. Like its profile and rear lamps much better

— atomicbri (View Profile)

Posted on 7/3/2007 12:10:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

It amazes me how they manage to mess up such a nice concept drawing copied from Audi.

— monkeyrun (View Profile)

Posted on 7/3/2007 3:29:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

better than any lexus going around.........

— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/3/2007 8:05:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I forgot one more ugly ass Honda
Ridgeline

xj13 you got to be on drugs.

— titsmagee (View Profile)

Posted on 7/3/2007 8:12:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

titsmagee, you may live in a country with NO free speech, but where I come from folks are welcomed to express their opinion, so listen carefully retard, the Honda Accord is better than any Lexus/Camary going around OK.

— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/3/2007 11:46:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The front is very Sonata. The rear is a combo of the current Civic coupe and a now-defunct Saturn L series. Definitely better, but not great. I like the Aura, Fusion, and Altima much better. This is more on par with the Camry and Sonata, which for Honda is probably OK.

— bigprize (View Profile)

Posted on 7/4/2007 1:10:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Stud-Honda just does'nt miss the mark-some may not like the styling but you can't argue with success.

— bobaloo (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 11:22:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Definitely a Stud. It looks so much better than the current generation. You see a bit of BMW in the side profile. All post 90-93 generation Honda Accords have been ugly imho. Welcome back Honda.

— richard112360 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 3:31:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Definitely a Stud. It looks so much better than the current generation. You see a bit of BMW in the side profile. All post 90-93 generation Honda Accords have been ugly imho. Welcome back Honda.

— richard112360 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 3:31:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

total STUD...especially if they build a version that gets 40+ MPG!!!!!!!!

— bagwell (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 4:18:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Good looking, back to the 50's and 60's look. if they keep going that direction i might by Japanese again.. still a long way off from the top segment design fusion /milan

— twistedneck (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 4:21:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

For the (conservative) family hauler 4-door market it's definitely a hit. Radical designs don't work in this bread'n buttter market. Heck, it's better proportioned than a BMW 5 series. Probably a lot more reliable too.

— plugot (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 9:12:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

STUD, STUD....Hmmm I wonder what the next generation Acura TL will look like?

— richard112360 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/5/2007 9:36:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

It's like a little Bimmer, a little Camry, and a little Saturn. Not too bad looking, but the contours are already in use by other manufacturers. Honda and Toyota almost always play it safe though. The Camry was a pretty bold move for Toyota, so it would have been nice to see Honda step out a bit more.

— Lordvader (View Profile)

Posted on 7/6/2007 3:35:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1