SPY PHOTOS: Spies catch the first good pics of the 2008 Honda Accord Sedan

Agent001 submitted on 05/11/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:56 PM
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Tags: 2008 Honda Accord

2008 Honda Accord

We were the first to bring you quality (non-camera-phone) photos of Hondas sporty Accord coupe, and now we have the very first pictures of the sedan!

With similar but not identical shapes, and different textures (no honeycomb grille on these sedans) it was easy to tell exactly what we were looking at in our rear-view mirror.

The new Accords will reach the production line this coming September or October, with the first shipments to dealers shortly afterwards.

Our sedans are likely all 4-cylinders, but Honda has publicly talked about more horsepower, better fuel economy, cylinder deactivation and lower emissions for the V6-powered Accord and although theres no word from Honda, were anticipating a 3.5-liter V6 with about 270-horsepower, and a 180-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder powerplant.

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EL34 - 5/11/2007 5:58:13 PM

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Will you quit looking for a sports car with the Accord.

It's a family mobile.

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GTR35 - 5/11/2007 6:26:35 PMView My AgentSpace

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Reminds me of the old Caddy Catera. And that's not a compliment.

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DRWHO - 5/13/2007 8:37:29 PM

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How dissapointing!....even the coupe wasn't all that great looking especially compared to the great job they've done with the Civic! The overall look is very 'yesterday' looking, bland and very nondescript looking. No 'appeal' at all.....compared to many great looking new sedans out there...sad. I know the quality and durability will be there but it's like they're almost afraid to put a sleek attractive body on it. Last year's was better looking.

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henbmw - 5/13/2007 11:39:04 PM

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looks like a hyundai

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Lem1972 - 5/11/2007 5:12:10 PM

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Sort of a let down really. Considering how good the coupe looked, I was expecting more. We'll see when the actual cars arrive.

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gsh23 - 5/11/2007 5:20:03 PM

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what, no passat vs accord comments?

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w209w114 - 5/14/2007 10:27:50 AMView My AgentSpace

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lol

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Will_ - 5/11/2007 5:30:12 PM

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The back has the exact proportions of the Mercedes CL and Acura RL.

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DallasMR2 - 5/14/2007 2:38:34 PM

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thats what i thought!! i want to see it in black.

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EL34 - 5/11/2007 5:59:20 PM

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Honda Civic taillights, how exciting!!!

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iamdabest1 - 5/11/2007 5:59:22 PM

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i kinda expected better. the coupe looked amazing at the ny auto show. maybe they will fix this up somehow but as of right now, i think the camry and altima look better than this.....

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Lexus - 5/11/2007 6:21:12 PM

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From the camo photo above, it definitely a step backward from the current gen. I have to wait for the final production model before I can make full judgement.

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UVAcarfan - 5/11/2007 6:32:31 PM

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Looks similar to the new Benz C class.

Still an improvement over the current shape, but maybe not quite as good as the Camry and Altima.

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M35MT - 5/11/2007 6:33:24 PMView My AgentSpace

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weird...

looks un-honda, more like a "asianonymous" kind of styling we usually see on hyndai's and kia's...to me, honda has never had ugly cars, but they havent had beautiful ones either...the just get the job done. But that's what this car is, just the like camry. Makes me happy cuz I want the Altima to stand out more.

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no1listensanyway - 5/11/2007 6:42:42 PMView My AgentSpace

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Seems evolutionary not revolutionary...

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EnnNorak - 5/11/2007 6:43:29 PM

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Not interested in cylinder deactivation unless Honda can prove the design is fail safe even at high RPM. The engine better have DOHC.

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EL34 - 5/11/2007 7:15:12 PM

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The sheet metal is kind of pointy with the head and tail lights.

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huu76 - 5/11/2007 7:35:42 PM

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I'll take the Camry any day.

Things might change when the tape comes off but it reminds me too much of a Kia Rio/3-series rear. Those wheels look much too small for the body. The nose is alright I guess.
http://www.canadianautoreview.com/rio-side-900.JPG

Did Bangle defect to Honda?

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cl0wn - 5/11/2007 7:46:02 PM

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whatever it looks like... its still going to be the best family sedan....

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atomicbri - 5/12/2007 12:21:56 PMView My AgentSpace

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No that would be Camry

henbmw - 5/13/2007 11:59:43 PM

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except that the accord has won more comparisons. check out reviews of the family sedans article car and driver a few months back, the camry was in 5th i believe behind the accord in 1st.

cckw - 5/11/2007 7:55:31 PM

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Honda’s design has gone more and more fugly with every single car they releases. Fire Dave!!!

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Designer1 - 5/11/2007 8:07:35 PM

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Hmm, it looks very plane. With how I imagine this Accord without the camo, I say the Camry will be the winner in its class. The question that I have, why do companies come up with a very nice concept then they screw it up when they get the product out?

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printhan - 5/11/2007 8:28:09 PM

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nice rims!

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aeyjay - 5/11/2007 9:07:08 PM

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First the Hyundai Sonata looked like the Accord (especially the rear) and now it looks as if Honda is copying Hyundai LOL.

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1artworkz - 5/11/2007 9:10:16 PM

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Just another rubber stamp design and one more
reason NOT to buy a Honda.

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Baapo - 5/12/2007 12:41:12 AM

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I'm willing to wager a good sum that they will sell like hotcakes...regardless of our aesthetic opinions...

I'm pretty sure my wife's going to buy one as her everyday car...

senorgato - 5/11/2007 9:23:52 PM

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very disappointing. It's chunkier so it makes it looks more aggressive, but the overall styling, as many have already said, it so derivative of so many other cars out there, it's disappointing.
My overall impress is that of a Chevy Malibu.

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S4cabriofoxone - 5/11/2007 11:49:27 PMView My AgentSpace

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I honestly did not expect to be blown away, as many of you did. The coupe will be the exciting, stylish, aggressive model- I have a feeling it will put the Altima coupe to shame. But the sedan, although it retains the coupe's aggressive front end, will be for a more conservative buyer. I like it, and think it still is more interesting than the current model.

One thing I'm noticing: Honda hasn't really found its twenty-first century design language. The Civic has slitty headlights and two-tier taillights, while the Accord has a more aggressive, somewhat less-contemporary look. I'm interested to see which one prevails in the lineup.

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SilverAero - 5/12/2007 12:05:17 AM

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Despite the fact that it copies so many things, i like it more than the current one. Any of you guys geeting those ridiculous honda comercials where they talk to owners that say things like "its an a accord, it IS the best car in the world" and on word for it "perfect", and my personal favorite "the ladies love it". I hate those adds, who do they think they are trying to fool. The current accord is the biggest visual naptime i have ever seen.

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2JZSoarer - 5/12/2007 12:09:09 AM

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Reminds me of the current Acura RL...

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Baapo - 5/12/2007 12:38:19 AM

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Unfortunate let down...especially since the coupe showed soo much promise...

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khowaiao - 5/12/2007 1:45:54 AM

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Honda are going to drive me nuts. They have the best engines, and I love their overall driving feel. However, they insist on designing fuuuugleeee cars. I never thought I would live to see the day when I would chose a camry over an accord....but I have.

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aeyjay - 5/12/2007 1:52:48 AM

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agreed

aeyjay - 5/12/2007 1:55:12 AM

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This is what the Sonata refresh should look like... not Honda main car. There is something rental car'ish about it. It further makes me wonder about Honda and Acura future in the US. The Camry will probably sell 4 to 1
Accords.

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atomicbri - 5/12/2007 12:20:53 PMView My AgentSpace

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Typical for a Honda Sedan, yet I am suprised by the Hyundai-esque feel of it from that rear angle shot. Remnids me of an Azera in the rear end shape, with BMW 5-er Lights. Overall just more boring sedans from Honda. The coupe looks to be much better. And what is up with those Toyota Camry bugging out headlamps?? You can see them from that rear 3-qtr view...

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atomicbri - 5/12/2007 12:26:13 PMView My AgentSpace

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Anyone remember that concept car a year or 2 back? A stylish concept sedan called the Sports 4 back in 2004.... here is a link
http://www.carview.co.jp/tms/2005/just/honda_sport_4_c/images/01_l.jpg
Now that was what I was hoping for....oh well!

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DRWHO - 5/13/2007 8:52:02 PM

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Now that's what I was expecting!.....why can't Honda design cars that look as great as they're concept vehicles? Instead we get 'stodge mobiles'!....at least they got the Civic right!

DallasMR2 - 5/14/2007 2:47:01 PM

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that concept will be the next Acura TSX.

senorgato - 5/12/2007 4:25:19 PM

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atomicbri, that's likely to be the next Acura TSX/European Accord

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sulev - 5/12/2007 7:54:17 PM

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interestingly, this is the forum which bashed the look and design of the new CRV, and it is now selling like hotcakes..

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atomicbri - 5/14/2007 7:41:04 AMView My AgentSpace

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It might be selling like hotcakes to those 20-30 something females carting kids to soccer or baseball practice....but I still don't like it at all.

Fabian657 - 5/13/2007 12:50:58 AM

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HAHAHA - Looks like a Lexus now...

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EL34 - 5/13/2007 2:48:25 PM

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I know ;)

DRWHO - 5/13/2007 9:05:01 PM

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No..this has to be a trick!....the real 2008 is going to look much more exciting than this!.....well, isn't it?
Seriously, why do they tease us with great concept vehicles and then give us a remake of a 2004 malibu!? They did a great job with the new Civic...so what happened here?

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sold2early - 5/14/2007 8:12:29 AM

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I was also thinking Chevy when I saw the pics. Please, Honda, say it ain't so....

GX470guy - 5/13/2007 10:59:34 PM

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LEXUS

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sbynum - 5/14/2007 7:19:50 AM

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I agree with khowaiao. I love honda engines, however their 2008 Accord Sedan design sucks.

Everybody knows the TL is based on the Accord, so does this mean the 2009 TL will suck also?

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atomicbri - 5/14/2007 7:43:13 AMView My AgentSpace

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I hope not, the TL is a good car. My dad bought one for my step mom and they love it. My mom even fell in love with it and she tried out a Volvo S80 and a Lexus IS 350 and the TL won her over as well.... Gonna be interesting to see what Honda will be doing here in the next few years. The TSX is waaaaay getting old now.

sold2early - 5/14/2007 8:15:43 AM

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Uh-oh......small wheel syndrome!

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PlanB - 5/14/2007 10:41:09 AM

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Wow that is kinda disappointing. Not that bad mind you, just not what I was expecting considering what a great job they did on the Civic. IMO the Altima has the best mid-size styling so far with the Camry and Aura a close second.

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JUGNU - 5/14/2007 3:36:50 PMView My AgentSpace

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Spyshots are not impressive, but as DRWHO said we should wait for the final car and not jump at conclusion quickly, I don't think the New Accord will be any less than the Camry or Altima.

BTW Spies a new 3.5l V6 producing only 270BHP.
The current one 3.0 V6 is already producing 265-275BHP (Middle East gets 275BHP).

I think New will be close to 300BHP.

JUGNU

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ruecks - 5/14/2007 5:06:53 PM

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Looks like they borrowed a front end off a Cadillac. Ain't this a confusin' bit of auto stylin'?

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ruecks - 5/14/2007 5:09:07 PM

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Came up with a name for it... The Cadaudicord.

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DRWHO - 5/14/2007 5:18:50 PM

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Gee, somebody at Honda should be reading these comments and learn something!

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tireskid - 5/15/2007 4:02:50 PM

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I think the coupe looks way better than the sedan pictured. Anybody know when the Mazda6 is going to be out?

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truckmen - 5/18/2007 4:24:36 AM

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Not too exiting, I would rather it look a little sportier like a BMW. Larger rims would be sportier with a spoiler and HID lights. Right now it looks like something grandma would drive, although I like it. Lets hope it achieves better gas mielage.

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richard112360 - 5/18/2007 8:20:56 AM

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That thing looks fugly. What are these honda designers smoking. Oh well, I was in the market to buy a 2008 Accord, but it now looks like it will be either the Hyundai Sonata or Toyota Camry. I've been a Honda owner since 1989. IMHO the Hyundai Sonata exterior has much crisper styling than either the Camry or Accord.

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bcweir - 5/18/2007 9:09:25 AM

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Looks as bloated and bland as the people who will be buying it.

And we all know that we Americans will buy anything with a Honda Accord badge on it.

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richard112360 - 5/18/2007 9:55:17 AM

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08 Accord looks like the Discarded Saturn LS

The very first thing I saw when I looked at these spy shots was "Saturn!!!! - are they bringing back the LS?" Look at the grill and the wrapping headlights.

The last Accord I actually liked was the '90. Since then, it's proportions and detailing have gotten blander and blander with tacked on bits that have no relation to the overall design. The Accord has had a severe aesthetics problem for years now. I think the Hyundai Sonata looks a lot better

The Honda design team needs to be slapped - and hard. Honda design team, please wake up and design cars people would actually enjoy owning.

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macpowah - 5/18/2007 11:31:16 AM

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um...pretty sure I see a lot of 5 series in the design - if you look closely at the tail lights, they're taped off. I love the 5 series, and think this design will be great when it's FULLY UNVEILED

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wanga - 5/21/2007 12:33:28 AM

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Good job Honda,i'll order a black exl 4 cyl 5 spd manual tranny.Get what after i drive for 150 to 175000
miles i will probably sell it to my friend"Lexus Admirer.QQQQQqqqqqQQQQQqqqqq

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pacotacolol - 5/22/2007 5:21:31 PMView My AgentSpace

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President George W. Bush will start talking in complete sentences by the time this goes on sale to the pubic.

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