Test drive Honda Accord 4 doors 2006 - 2008 sedan
We are waiting for changes...
Honda's bestseller was younger.
About a year and a half ago, I had already seen him on our paired test with Mazda-6 (ZR, 2005, No. 5). Since then, the car has been slightly modernized and we have already a new chord. What has changed in the car? The first thing that catches the eye of a radiator grate in the sun is clearly more than chromium. Taking a closer look, I notice that the front bumper, headlights ... Having walked around the car around several times, stated on this external differences ended a little. Maybe more discoveries are waiting in the cabin?
As for the first time, I am happy to pull the massive handle and open the door. Needless to say, a light salon goes to many cars! Of course, you understand: in our climate, cream carpets will not remain in its original form for long, but it would be my will, I bought a car with such a column.
And here is the differences: the button of the locking of the automatic gearbox went from the side of the lever to its crown. Getting rid of the heavy hub, the steering wheel now looks more openwork. A pair of buttons that control the route computer settled on the right. Finally, he acquired the human appearance and shows the fuel consumption, which he did not do the predecessor.
I translate my eyes to the instrument panel. The fuel level sensor and coolant temperature are combined by the total edging the combination has become more finished. Two bonuses for mirrors to top it: the salon received a self -clever coating, and the outer electric drives that fold them in the parking lot.
Winding kilometers along Moscow avenues and suburban roads, like six months ago, I rejoice at the obedient machine, he allows me to decide when to switch to an increased or reduced transmission of a collected (albeit rather stiff) suspension and, of course, a motor. The engine instantly responds to pressing the floor pedal of the gas, to the beat to it just as zealously throws the transmission and automatic. The car allows the driver to fuck tenaciously behind the road, and the drifts clearly stops the VSA stabilization system. True, times are changing. Since I had a chance to travel on the new Sedan Sivik, my sympathies have somehow drove to the chord. It seems strange that on the back sofa of a rather large car, sitting is not much more spacious than in a step lower (and, by the way, cheaper) Sivica.
In Europe, the updated chord found not only purely decorative differences, but also claims to be one of the most advanced in part of electronics among classmates. The ACC adaptive cruise control is installed on it, which controls the speed and distance to the front transport, as well as the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) lane, which reads the car and makes the car return to its row. Such technologies pave the way to Europe with might and main. We, alas, do not offer them for any money. And if so ...
... There is no doubt, the chord is a magnificent car (which is also indicated by the popularity among hijackers), but four years have passed since its debut in Japan, and the last changes proposed for our market seem symbolic. Where are you, really a new chord? We are waiting for changes!
Mikhail Gzovsky
Source: The magazine "Driving"
