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Honda New Accord 3.5 V6 Inspire Review

Posted on December 28th 2010

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The car

This is the realm of power which is distributed through that V6 of Accord. The car is designed to deliver 271bhp of raw power from those rubber wheels. Just to add up the numbers no one would compare Japanese and German but if you really need class and power the Japanese ensures to dust up the opponent. If there was a comparison done for the Accord then it would have been the A6 Quattro and they would have competed head to head. In this battle the Honda would have come out as the winner. The reason for Japs victory would be power and luxury with cost in mind. The Accord has superb power which can turn heads round if red lined on Indian streets. Drive pleasure is simply superb as you have 271 horsepower at your disposal. Driving the Accord helps to unwrap different things of life, you might be pleased with the type of interior setup Honda has given to the Accord. Apart from speed the interior section of the car is built to spice up your life. Well the seats have lumbar support which ensures your back bones remain intact when approaching a speed breaker. Interior design has been specially designed for the business class since the Accord is a B Class vehicle. Everything in the interior section has leather, in short the car looks as luxurious as it can.

Speed is something which Honda has given special preference for the Indian segment. This is the first V6 engine which Honda has given in sedan class cars in India. The Accord has that different type of feel which cannot be explained but ensured to turn heads round when it passes by. The V6 has grunt which is unleashed when you press the gas pedal with added weight. So what exactly has the Japanese created and given to the Indian segment, well to put in words it is a masterpiece. The car is not only fast but definitely has the feel and looks which delivers superb drive experience. The Accord V6 is a mind boggling car which does surprise its users with the combination of luxury and power. The car comes with ABS; it increases the safety concern for the car. ABS ensures to stop the vehicle when the brakes are applied with pressure; a maintained pressure is set which stops the tire from locking up. Control and overall drive feel surely increases when ABS is used. The interior section has air bags all over the sides, in the front section air bags shoot out when an obstacle hits the car. The navigator and driver are protected with use of front air bags during impact. Passengers in the rear seat section are also protected as side air bags are also given.

The looks

Beige color interiors are given which look classy and rich. 5 speed automatic transmissions delivers high end speed with paddle shifters in the interior section. Economy mode indicator is given in the main console of dashboard. Vibration reducing carpet has been installed in the car which also ensures there is not much noise after a hectic day at work.

Honda New Accord 3.5 V6 Inspire Interior

  • Air Conditioner - Yes
  • Heater - Yes
  • Adjustable Steering Column - Yes
  • Tachometer - Yes
  • Electronic Multi-Trip meter - Yes
  • Leather Seats - Yes
  • Fabric Upholstery - No
  • Leather Steering Wheel - Yes
  • Glove Compartment - Yes
  • Digital Clock - Yes
  • Outside Temperature Display - Yes
  • Cigarette Lighter - Yes
  • Digital Odometer - Yes

The exterior section is designed to ensure the safety of passengers. Body color bumpers are given to increase the looks of the car. ABS facility is given as stock accessory with the Accord V6. Dual exhaust pipes are given which deplete all the heat from the V6 engine. Mirrors have electronics installed which retract with a press of a button. Front grille has been revamped with a chrome look.

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Honda New Accord 3.5 V6 Inspire Exterior

  • Adjustable Headlights - Yes
  • Fog Lights - Front - Yes
  • Fog Lights - Rear - Yes
  • Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror - Yes
  • Manually Adjustable Ext. Rear View Mirror - No
  • Electric Folding Rear View Mirror - No
  • Rain Sensing Wiper - No
  • Rear Window Wiper - Yes
  • Rear Window Washer - Yes
  • Rear Window Defogger - Yes
  • Wheel Covers - No
  • Alloy Wheels - Yes

Performance of the car

The Honda Accord is superb fast when it comes to performance. Red line the car and you will be traveling over 230 kmph speeds. Fuel economy is also decent from the 3.5 liter car. Overall fuel economy from the V6 engine is 10 km to the liter. Well if you are looking for speed and luxury then this is the best output which a car can deliver.

Honda New Accord 3.5 V6 Inspire Standard Features

  • Air Conditioner - Yes
  • CD Player - Yes
  • Anti-Lock Braking System - Yes
  • Power Steering - Yes
  • Power Windows - Yes
  • Leather Seats - Yes
  • Central Locking - Yes

Value of the car

Drive factor is superb and cannot be compared with any other car in this segment. Maintenance issues are not much according to the performance and reliability of the car. Honda ensures to take good care of the car if faced with any technical problems; the Accord V6 comes with 2 years warranty which can be used if at all there are problems. Comfort is superb if you are family of four or five, three passengers can easily accommodate themselves on the rear seats.

Verdict

The Honda Accord rules out in the sedan segment with power and performance. Overall style and performance is simply out of the box. You can anytime rely on Honda performance and care as it has provided customers with great support. Other contenders are available in this line up but the massive engine power of the Accord ensures to deliver nothing but dust to others.

Technical specifications of the car

Honda New Accord 3.5 V6 Inspire Engine

  • Engine Type - V-Type Engine
  • Engine Description - 3.5L 271bhp V6 i-VTEC VCM
  • Engine Displacement(cc) - 3471
  • No. of Cylinders - 6
  • Maximum Power - 275 @ 6,200 (PS@rpm)
  • Maximum Torque - 34.5 @ 5,000 (kgm@rpm)
  • Valve Configuration - SOHC
  • Fuel Supply System - PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Inject
  • Turbo Charger - No
  • Super Charger - No

Honda New Accord 3.5 V6 Inspire Transmission

  • Transmission Type - Automatic
  • Gear box - 5 Speed

Honda New Accord 3.5 V6 Inspire Suspension System

  • Front Suspension - Independent double wishbone with coil spring & stabilizer
  • Rear Suspension - Multilink with coil spring & stabilizer

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Honda New Accord 3.5 V6 Inspire Steering

  • Steering Type - Power
  • Steering Column - Tilt & Telescopic
  • Steering Gear Type - Hydraulic Assisted Rack & Pinion
  • Turning Radius (wheel base) - 5.6 m

Honda New Accord 3.5 V6 Inspire Brake System

  • Front Brake Type - Disc
  • Rear Brake Type - Disc
  • Fuel Type - Petrol
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) - 70
  • Emission Norm Compliance - Euro IV

Honda New Accord 3.5 V6 Inspire Tires

  • Tire Size - 155/70 R 13
  • Tire Type - Tubeless Radial
  • Alloy Wheel Size - 17 inches

Honda New Accord 3.5 V6 Inspire Other Specifications

  • Seating Capacity - 5
  • No of Doors - 4

Honda New Accord 3.5 V6 Inspire Exterior Dimension

  • Length - 4,950 mm
  • Width - 1845 mm
  • Height - 1475 mm
  • Ground Clearance - 155 mm
  • Wheel Base - 2800 mm
  • Front Tread - 1580 mm
  • Rear Tread - 1575 mm
  • Kerb Weight - 1620 kg

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