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The Honda Accord Euro

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TECHNICAL PRODUCT BOOK


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CONTENTS ............................................................................................. 4

2011 Accord Euro – Summary of changes .................................................. 7

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................... 11

Advanced engine with some of the lowest emissions in its segment ................11

Model range ..............................................................................................................................................12

6-speed manual/5-speed automatic .......................................................................................12

Agile, secure handling .......................................................................................................................13

A comprehensive safety package ................................................................................................13

Motion Adaptive EPS ............................................................................................................................13

Passive safety features ......................................................................................................................13

Advanced Compatibil ity Engineering (ACE) Body Structure ......................................14

Premium interior with carefully selected materials and outstanding f it and finish .............................................................................................................................................................14

Comprehensive equipment availabili ty ...................................................................................15

Load Capacity ..........................................................................................................................................15

SAFETY SYSTEMS ................................................................................... 17

Safety ............................................................................................................................................................17

Advanced Compatibil ity Engineering (ACE) Body Structure ......................................17

Pedestr ian Safety design features .............................................................................................18

Safety belt features .............................................................................................................................19

Active front seat head restraints ................................................................................................19

Airbags – new enhancements ........................................................................................................19

BODY .................................................................................................. 21

Common platform .................................................................................................................................22

Higher rigidity .........................................................................................................................................22

High tensile steel ..................................................................................................................................22

Aerodynamics ..........................................................................................................................................22

A, B and C pil lar separators ...........................................................................................................23


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Wind noise reduction measures ...................................................................................................23

Electric fuel f i l ler f lap release .....................................................................................................23

Door edge tr im .......................................................................................................................................23

INTERIOR ............................................................................................. 25

Wider, more spacious cabin ...........................................................................................................25

Convenient storage ..............................................................................................................................27

Eliminating noise ...................................................................................................................................28

Sound system ...........................................................................................................................................28

i-Pod connectivity ................................................................................................................................28

Satel l i te Navigation ..............................................................................................................................29

Rear-view camera ..................................................................................................................................29

Auto-ti lt ing passenger door mirror .........................................................................................30

Parking sensors ......................................................................................................................................30

Auto lights/wipers ...............................................................................................................................30

Key fob .........................................................................................................................................................31

Luggage space .........................................................................................................................................31

ENGINE ................................................................................................ 33

2.4-litre i-VTEC petrol engine .....................................................................................................33

i-VTEC ...........................................................................................................................................................34

Cylinder Head and Valvetrain ........................................................................................................34

Crankshaft, P istons, Engine Block and Oil Pan .................................................................34

Emissions Control – Euro V compliant ....................................................................................35

Exhaust System .......................................................................................................................................35

Engine technical data .........................................................................................................................35

TRANSMISSIONS .................................................................................... 37

6-speed manual .....................................................................................................................................37

5-speed automatic with paddle shifters ...............................................................................37

Gear Logic Control – 5-speed automatic ..............................................................................38

Transmission Ratios ............................................................................................................................39

FUEL ECONOMY .................................................................................... 41

ADR .................................................................................................................................................................41


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Local testing: Auckland to Taupo to Auckland .................................................................41

CHASSIS............................................................................................... 43

Suspension .................................................................................................................................................43

Lowered centre of gravity and higher rol l centre ............................................................44

Greater ride comfort ...........................................................................................................................44

Deflector plate technology .............................................................................................................44

Enhanced braking ..................................................................................................................................45

EPS on all models ..................................................................................................................................45

Vehicle Stabi li ty Assist ......................................................................................................................45

Motion Adaptive EPS ............................................................................................................................46

Towing weights .......................................................................................................................................47

APPENDIX I – COLOURS AND TRIM ........................................................... 49

Exterior colours .....................................................................................................................................49

Interior colours ......................................................................................................................................49

APPENDIX II – ACCESSORIES.................................................................... 51

Sports exterior accessories ............................................................................................................51

Sedan Exclusive ......................................................................................................................................51

Tourer Exclusive ....................................................................................................................................51

APPENDIX II I – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 52


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2011 Accord Euro – Summary of changes To view images of the new 2011 Accord Euro visit www.honda.co.nz/euro and browse through the gallery thumbnails. 2011 Accord Euro Model Range Accord Euro S Manual Accord Euro S Auto Accord Euro L Auto Accord Euro Tourer L Auto RSport Range – all Accord Euro models are available as an RSport sub-model (comes with front and rear Sport bumpers and side skirts) Colour Range Premium White Alabaster Silver Celestial Blue Basque Red Graphite Lustre Crystal Black Page 8 – Design The 2011 Accord Euro has fresh new styling to the front bumper, grille, headlights, rear lights and detailing on the boot lid. It also includes new wheel styling and a slightly modified dash layout to enhance driver usage.


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Page 10 – Trailer Stability Assist The 2011 Accord Euro comes with Trailer Stability Assist. This function helps to stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination when the trailer severely sways or oscillates. The vehicle/trailer combination can be affected by crosswinds, buffeting, and improper trailer nose load. These conditions can make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway. Under these conditions, Trailer Stability Assist begins to stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by reducing the vehicle speed. The control unit sends signals to selectively apply the brakes and regulate the engine output. Trailer Stability Assist will be ineffective while driving at high speed or towing a trailer with a high centre of gravity. Always obey the recommended speed limits for towing a trailer. Page 25 – USB Input Jack The 2011 Accord Euro comes with a USB input jack for portable music player (and iPod) or MP3/WMA memory stick, with full folder/artist/playlist/song control plus additional 3.5mm AUX input. This can be found in the centre armrest compartment. Page 25 – Bluetooth The 2011 Accord Euro comes with integrated hands-free Bluetooth. This feature is steering wheel mounted. Instructions for use can be found on Page 390 of the Owner’s Manual. Page 28 – Key fob The 2011 Accord Euro has a new style jack-knife key fob paired with window and sunroof open/close operation with remote key fob and driver’s door lock activation. There is also a memory seat key link function. Instructions for use on these features can be found on Pages 155, 185 and 190 of the Owner’s Manual.


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INTRODUCTION All-new Sedan and Tourer offer premium sector qualities More dynamic, sporty styling Refined interior with carefully selected materials and outstanding fit and finish Further refined petrol engine 6-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel paddles for

manual changing Double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspensions, wider track and lower centre of gravity

for improved handling characteristics Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) is now complemented by Motion Adaptive EPS for even greater

security in slippery conditions World debut at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show

Aimed squarely at challenging established premium contenders in the medium sedan sector, Honda's all-new Accord Euro Sedan and Tourer offer sporty styling, greater refinement and a unique package of safety systems, together with excellent dynamic capabilities and strong environmental credentials. Significantly wider and slightly lower, the styling adopts a more emotional, sporty motif. The ‘sharp-edged' design, with pronounced muscular wheelarches that emphasise the car's wider track, gives the Accord Euro a distinctive, strong stance with a solid, planted feel. The distinctive nose and more flowing lines deliver a tauter, more athletic shape. The evolution from the previous generation Accord Euro is even more pronounced in the case of the Tourer – a model previously unavailable in New Zealand - where the emphasis is placed on dynamic expression of advanced technology, while still retaining a strong degree of versatility and practicality.

Advanced engine with some of the lowest emissions in its segment The further refined 2.4-litre petrol engine is one of the first to comply with the forthcoming Euro 5 emissions regulations which are not due to be introduced in Europe until September 2009. These exceptional environmental credentials haven't been achieved at the cost of driving enjoyment, however, and greater frugality is matched by greater performance and flexibility. The 2.4-litre engine is more powerful, delivering 148kW at 7,000 rpm and peak torque of 234Nm at 4,500 rpm - up from 140kW and 223Nm. Its effortless performance is all the more remarkable given the improved fuel economy - now 8.9 l/100km in the manual and 8.9 l/100km in the automatic sedan and 9.1 l/100km in the Tourer. Behind the figures are a compression ratio increased from 10.5 to 11.0:1, larger diameter valves, revised valve timing, and reduced exhaust system pressures.


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Model range The Accord Euro model range is designed for absolute performance, refinement and economy. The Sedan range starts with the Accord Euro S, moves up to the L and completes with the N. Then there is the Tourer L and N. Any Accord Euro can be upgraded to a Sport equipment level, allowing you to take design even further. Euro S – Sedan The beginning of the Accord Euro range, available as a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic with racing inspired shift paddles, the S model spoils you with 17” alloy wheels, six airbags, including side curtain airbags, Electronic Stability Control, a crystal clear 10-speaker 415 watt sound system with a 20cm subwoofer, dual-zone climate control air-conditioning, a multi-information trip computer that gives you all the important information, steering wheel mounted cruise control and much, much more. Euro L – Sedan and Tourer For a little more luxury the L is the natural choice. Complimenting and adding to the S features, it has black leather upholstery, power-heated front seats with two personal memory settings for the driver, variable intermittent rain-sensing windscreen wipers and Xenon headlights with auto height adjustment. Front fog lamps, an electric glass two-way sunroof with one-touch operation, auto-dimming rear view mirror and reverse parking sensors complete the luxury package. Euro N – Sedan and Tourer Enhancing the luxury of the L, the N adds the confidence of fully integrated Satellite Navigation with the Whereis database. Built in is an even more comprehensive trip computer – which includes a calendar and calculator – along with GPS integrated i-dual-zone climate air conditioning that can tell which side of the vehicle the sun is on and adjust interior airflow accordingly. The finishing touches are auto-dimming side mirrors and a reversing camera.

6-speed manual/5-speed automatic The engine is matched to a 6-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic transmission depending on the model. The 5-speed automatic transmission now has a straight ‘P R N D S' gate: steering wheel mounted paddles can be used in D mode and in S mode, providing a sequential shift mode and allowing manual shifting and gear hold.


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Agile, secure handling Enthusiastic drivers will also appreciate the new Accord Euro's greater agility. A lowered centre of gravity, a wider track and the all-new front double wishbone and rear multilink suspension with variable rate dampers, plus greater body rigidity mean that the Accord Euro more readily reacts to driver input. Handling is more responsive and confidence-inspiring and body roll is much reduced. Speed sensitive electric power steering is standard on all models and the new axial system features a high output, low inertia brushless motor which provides excellent steering feel at higher speeds for a sense of stability and confidence. A quicker steering ratio has also been adopted in keeping with the Accord Euro's more agile chassis characteristics.

A comprehensive safety package Complementing an armoury of passive safety features is an outstanding array of dynamic systems delivering even greater security. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), also known as Electronic Stability Control, is standard across the range and is designed to assist the driver in maintaining control during cornering, acceleration and sudden manoeuvres by applying braking to the right or left hand wheels as necessary and modulating the engine torque output as required.

Motion Adaptive EPS The new Accord Euro also features an innovative system in which the capabilities of both VSA and the car's Electric Power Steering are brought to bear. Called Motion Adaptive EPS, it detects instability in slippery conditions both during cornering and under braking and automatically initiates steering inputs aimed at prompting the driver to steer in the correct direction. The input is barely noticeable and control of the steering remains with the driver at all times. But this supporting steering torque is enough to prompt the driver to act intuitively and the driver's reaction as a result is enough to regain stability or to shorten braking distances, allowing control to be maintained.

Passive safety features These systems complement the Accord Euros's passive safety features which include front seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters, dual stage front airbags, driver and front passenger side airbags with Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), full length curtain airbags and ISOFIX fittings and tether anchor points for secure childseat fixture on all models. There are also front seat active headrests which are triggered when the occupant is pushed into the seat in the event of a rear impact, causing a rigid plate to activate a link to the headrest which pushes it forward to support the head.


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Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure Progressively introduced throughout the Honda range, the Accord Euro's Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure provides significantly enhanced occupant protection in a variety of real-world crash conditions. A front-mounted polygonal main frame is designed to prevent cabin deformation by distributing forces through multiple major load bearing pathways - and away from the passenger compartment. This is particularly important where a frontal collision occurs between vehicles of differing heights, weights or frame construction.

To achieve top level, side impact safety, Honda's engineers have increased the side section of the frame and chosen different material specifications to provide the desired level of stiffness and strength for critical areas, without adding unnecessary weight. The new Accord Euro also incorporates many of the pedestrian-protection design features already familiar from recent Honda models, including windscreen wiper pivots designed to break away on impact, energy absorbing front wing mounts and bonnet hinges alongside an unobstructed area beneath the bonnet allowing greater space for deformation.

Premium interior with carefully selected materials and outstanding fit and finish The sporty feel of the cockpit is reflected in a fascia design characterised by a strong feeling of personal space for both the driver and front passenger. Distinctive silver trim sweeps inwards across the fascia from either side before continuing down into the centre console. Stylish and highly supportive front seats have larger bolsters while a new internal structure is designed to reduce any transmission of vibration.


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Black with silver trim, the sporty three spoke steering wheel holds a complete suite of controls - including audio, cruise control and trip computer control. It is fully adjustable for reach and rake, with an extra 10 degrees of tilt adjustment compared to the previous Accord Euro. The new Accord Euro features ‘floating' backlit instruments and contained within the centre of the speedometer face is an LCD multi-information display showing a variety of information - controls positioned on the steering wheel allow the driver to cycle the display through multiple screens of information.

Storage space includes two centre console side pockets; a lidded storage area to side of the steering wheel; large front door pockets able to hold bottles and maps; bottle holders in the rear door panels, and a large centre console box. Rather than a fold-down pocket design, the large glovebox now has an independent lid and is subdivided with a tissue box compartment as well as space secured for a manual. The lid of the centre console box doubles up as an armrest and is slide-adjustable by 89 mm. Two cupholders are provided in the centre console, while rear seat passengers have access to a further two contained in the centre armrest, revealed when it is folded down.

Comprehensive equipment availability The Accord Euro's comprehensive specification includes power windows all round with auto up and down and an obstruction detection device; auto lights and wipers on L and N models; dual-zone automatic climate control with rear seat vents. The glovebox and centre console storage box have a feed from the climate control system enabling drinks to be cooled or warmed. All Accord Euro’s are equipped with a 6 CD changer unit located in the centre console, a separate high power amp delivering 415 watts and no fewer than 10 speakers, including a center speaker and subwoofer. The 3.5mm auxiliary jack point and power outlet located in the centre console storage box can play any portable music player. The advanced satellite navigation system - standard on N models – now boasts an 8-inch screen, and covers all of New Zealand using the Whereis database.

Load Capacity At 467 litres (VDA), the Sedan's luggage capacity is best in class measured against other premium contenders. The boot loading height is also a convenient 678 mm, down 80 mm. Further practicality is


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provided by highly visible and easily reached rear seat release catches located just within the upper edge of the boot opening. Despite its dynamic styling, the Tourer's luggage capacity at 406 litres (VDA) with all seats in place, is one of the best in the sport wagon category. In practical terms, that is sufficient to comfortably accomodate four golf bags or four large suitcases. Larger loads can be carried with the rear seats folded, and in this configuration the Tourer is able to transport a mountain bike without the need to remove the bike's wheels first. . To open up the Tourer's luggage area, the one-motion rear seats can be readily collapsed in a single action to create a virtually flat load space with flush, clean sides. Set within the rear half of the load area is an underfloor storage space which is a useful 250 mm deep and adds 53 litres to the Accord Tourer's overall load space. On either side are two smaller compartments accessed by means of their own covers. The highly practical, retractable tonneau cover features a large, easy-to-grip handle, and large guides on either side of the luggage area into which it can be quickly and easily slotted.


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SAFETY SYSTEMS Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure disperses collision forces over a

larger frontal area Standard driver and front passenger airbags, side airbags and full-length curtain airbags; ISOFIX

anchors and tethers

Safety The new Accord Euro is equipped as standard with a comprehensive array of the latest active (accident avoidance) and passive (crash safety performance) safety technologies to place it at the forefront of its class. Features like Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with traction control, heightened handling agility, the new Motion Adaptive EPS and ABS enhance the new model's accident avoidance capability. HID xenon low-beam headlights on L and N models contribute to superior night-time visibility. Should a collision prove unavoidable, the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure of the Accord Euro is designed to provide a protective cocoon for passengers. Inside, a network of eight airbags work together with sophisticated restraint systems to minimise injury.

Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure Progressively introduced throughout the Honda range, the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure is designed to deliver significantly enhanced occupant protection in a variety of real-world crash conditions. These may include a frontal collision between vehicles of differing heights, weights and frame construction. The ACE Body Structure has been developed after extensive research by engineers, at the vehicle to vehicle crash testing facility at Honda's Tochigi R&D base. A number of different vehicles were used during the testing in a selection of realistic scenarios to ensure good real-world crash performance. The ACE Body Structure uses the engine compartment to efficiently absorb and disperse collision energy during a vehicle-to-vehicle collision. It features a new frame structure composed of a highly efficient energy-absorbing main frame, a bulkhead (upper frame) which absorbs the upper part of the collision energy, and a lower member that helps prevent misalignment of the frames of the vehicles involved. This design disperses collision forces over a larger frontal area, which enhances energy absorption of the engine compartment, reduces the chance of deformation of the passenger compartment and results in enhanced occupant protection. At the same time, the structure reduces the chance of vertical or lateral misalignment between the Accord Euro and another vehicle's safety structures.


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During a frontal collision, a conventional body structure generally concentrates the loads from the impact through two pathways running longitudinally through the lower portion of the frame. The ACE Body Structure's front-mounted polygonal main frame is designed to prevent cabin deformation by distributing forces through multiple major load bearing pathways - and away from the passenger compartment. To achieve top -level side-impact safety, Honda's engineers have increased the side section of the frame and chosen different material specifications to provide the desired level of stiffness and strength for critical areas, without adding unnecessary weight.

Pedestrian Safety design features The new Accord Euro incorporates many of the pedestrian-protection design features already familiar from recent Honda models. Research shows that features such as these dramatically improve a pedestrian's chance of survival if struck by a moving vehicle. Items include: windscreen wiper pivots designed to break away a new collapsible boxed frame structure beneath the base of the windscreen which provides

impact energy absorption energy absorbing front wing mounts which help mitigate injuries the bending structure of the bonnet hinges which help mitigate injuries a bonnet frame which is designed to bend and deform an unobstructed area beneath the bonnet allowing greater space for deformation

ADVANCED COMPATIBILTY ENGINEERING (ACE) STRUCTURE

The expanded and reinforced front structure spreads impact energy over a larger surface for efficient energy dispersion.

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Safety belt features Three point ELR safety belts are fitted to all five seating positions. The front seatbelts are equipped with automatic tensioning systems and load limiters to help minimize injury potential in a frontal collision. When an impact occurs, the automatic tensioning system, which is built into the belt retractor, automatically tightens the front seatbelt to help hold the occupant firmly in position. Each front seatbelt retractor also incorporates a load limiter that works in conjunction with the pretensioner. The load limiter permits a small amount of controlled seatbelt slack momentarily after the automatic tensioning system is activated to limit the peak restraining forces, reducing the potential of serious bodily injury. The front seatbelts also feature adjustable height shoulder anchors. In the rear ISOFIX fittings and tether anchor points make for secure childseat fixture. Rear seatbelts are ALR (Automatic Locking Reel) type belts allowing for easier child seat fixing..

Active front seat head restraints The new Accord Euro is equipped with front seat active headrests which reduce the likelihood of neck injury in rear impacts. In the event of a rear collision, a person’s body would be pushed against the seatback. The pressure from the seatback is transmitted mechanically from the lumbar plate via links that push the head restraint upward and forward to comparatively equalize the forces acting on the head, neck and spine at the same time as the collision.

Airbags – new enhancements All models feature dual stage front airbags, driver and front passenger side airbags, and full length curtain airbags. The front airbag inflators in a low speed collision will activate sequentially instead of simultaneously to help reduce the initial deployment force. In a high-speed collision both airbag igniters are triggered simultaneously for rapid inflation. The driver's side airbag is located in the steering wheel while the passenger airbag is located on the top of the instrument panel. When deployed, the passenger airbag inflates upward and then rearward to maximize its protective potential while reducing the likelihood of injuries being caused by the activation process. The side airbags now have a dual chamber structure designed to deliver optimum protection for both the pelvis and the torso. Replacing the previous single-chamber airbags, the new dual-chamber units have a larger upper chamber that provides improved protection for the chest area, as well as a smaller lower chamber that protects the lower-back/hip area. A single inflator unit fills both airbag chambers. New

Body weight pushes against lumbar plate.

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dual-chamber airbags are significantly more effective in helping minimize potential injuries caused by impacts from larger vehicles. Since offset frontal impacts can lead to a rebound in which there are strong lateral forces, the curtain airbags are now deployed in such situations to protect occupants' upper bodies. The airbag modules are mounted in the roof and are activated by a central sensor and sensors in the side of the Accord Euro that determine the most appropriate timing and deployment rates in side or other impacts depending on severity.


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BODY Sharp-edged', dynamic styling - Tourer's design places the emphasis on dynamic design High tensile steel contributes to excellent body rigidity Underbody airflow management optimised

The new Accord Euro adopts a more emotional, more sporty styling motif compared to the previous model. The new sharp-edged design gives it a distinctive, strong character with a solid, planted feel. The significantly wider, lower - and in the case of the Sedan - longer proportions, distinctive nose and more flowing lines deliver a tauter, more athletic shape. The frontal styling is dominated by the strong shield-like grille which now features three horizontal chrome bars and a chrome surround. Its lines sweep back into the front light cluster, while beneath it, the upper edge of the bumper runs back, arrow-like into the front wheelarches. The deep front bumper features three openings in its lower edge, a long central one flanked by smaller elements which house the front fog lamps, where fitted. Visually strong elements of the design are the pronounced wheelarches, their surrounds ‘squared' off and muscular and emphasising the car's wider track and greater sportiness. Scallops in the lower door panels and in the front and rear bumpers provide a strong contrast to the wheelarch surrounds. The beltline now runs through more sculptured door handles and terminates in a shorter rear deck and a rear taillight treatment, which is similar in concept and shape to the front light clusters. The evolution from the previous generation Accord Euro is even more pronounced in the case of the Tourer, where the emphasis is placed on the dynamic expression of its sportiness and advanced


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technology, while still retaining a strong degree of versatility and practicality. Its smart, sleek proportions are characterised by a gently sloping rear roof line and a steadily rising lower window edge, the tapering profile conveying the Tourer's performance credentials. The curved tailgate glass and the sculpted lower panel, with a pronounced raised profile, add further distinction at the rear. The standard roof rails are finished in silver, providing a finishing touch.

Common platform The Accord Euro’s completely new platform is shared by the Sedan and Tourer with approximately 75 per cent commonality between the two. They have an identical 2705 mm wheelbase, representing an increase of 35 mm for the Sedan. Both models are 1840 mm wide, up 80 mm, helping to create a roomier cabin front and rear. The greater width is also reflected in a 75 mm wider track which is now 1590 mm and a key element in the Accord Euro’s more responsive handling.

Higher rigidity In the continuing quest for greater in cabin refinement and improved handling for a sportier driving experience, the new Accord Euro’s body shell has been engineered to provide even greater body rigidity and reduced torsion. Highly efficient load absorbing pathways in both the front and rear frames effectively deal with suspension input, while specific items include an upper bar running between the two front suspension struts and additional strengthening in the fascia panel area and in the junction between the door pillars and roof structure. Rear suspension vertical rigidity is improved by 20 per cent, while front suspension horizontal rigidity is increased 35 per cent. Particular attention has been paid to the rear structures of Sedan and Tourer. Thus, on the Sedan a key component is formed by the C pillars, the wheel housings and the floor cross member which form a complete structural ‘hoop'. A similar arrangement in the Tourer is created by the tailgate opening, the frame of the rear side windows and again the wheel housings.

High tensile steel 42 percent of the Accord Euro’s body, including the complete passenger cell frame and front and rear side members, is manufactured from high tensile steel, providing greater strength without a weight penalty.

Aerodynamics Careful attention to airflow management helps increase fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and improve stability at higher speeds and in crosswinds. Visible elements of the aerodynamically efficient body design include flush headlights, hidden windshield wipers, flush side and rear glass, and a tail that cuts off airflow abruptly instead of inducing drag. The aero improvements continue under the vehicle with a series of plastic moldings that redirect air to reduce turbulence underneath the car. Underbody aerodynamic aids include: A short, wide chin spoiler underneath the front fascia that helps separate the airflow and allows it

to move underneath the engine and transmission assembly with the least drag. A large aluminum and plastic undercover that further improves airflow beneath the engine and

transmission. Front and rear strakes ahead of the wheelarches,


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An engine undercover, and middle and rear undercovers.

A, B and C pillar separators In vehicles, generally the A, B and C-pillars that extend vertically from the floor of the vehicle to the roofline are hollow, which can transmit road and wind noise into the passenger compartment. In the Accord Euro, these pillars are sealed internally, dramatically reducing the transmission of noise and vibration.

Wind noise reduction measures A comprehensive series of features dramatically reduces audible wind noise inside the Accord Euro – even at higher speeds or in windy conditions. Wind noise reduction measures include: Inside frame rail system positions structural frame rails above the floor rather than below it. This

smoothes the bottom of the vehicle for reduced air turbulence. A series of underbody fairings controls airflow underneath the car and around the front and rear

tires. Windshield wipers and arms are positioned below the hood line. Flush window and sunroof moldings reduce air turbulence. Exterior mirror housings are aerodynamically shaped to further reduce turbulence

Electric fuel fil ler f lap release The fuel-filler door locks and unlocks automatically along with the doors. By eliminating the need to reach for the traditional floor-mounted cable release, the new system simplifies the process of refueling the car. As long as the driver's door is unlocked, opening the fuel-filler flap is as simple as gently pushing on the rear edge of the door to release its latch. Latching the door closed requires only a gentle push.

Door edge trim To provide a more finished interior appearance, an attractive metal garnish covers the inside edges of front and rear door ends except for the door latch (and the child safety locks on the rear doors). This improves the visual appeal of the doors when they are open.


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INTERIOR Greater cabin space as a result of increased body width Interface Dial provides quick, intuitive access to navigation, audio, climate control and other

features Dual-zone automatic climate control system Audio system with 10 speakers Satellite navigation system available Rear-view parking camera

There's an air of quality throughout the interior of the Accord Euro, with soft tactile surfaces, carefully selected trim materials and plush, supportive seating offering excellent comfort. Elegant luxury and clean, efficient design create an environment in tune with the car's clearly defined sporting character. And an air of refinement has been achieved through the careful application of noise absorbing materials in combination with a highly rigid body, a floating rear subframe and variable rate damping. Material quality, fit and finish have received exacting attention; plastics have been chosen for their quality and feel and production techniques introduced to ensure the highest standards of finish. This can be seen with the use of slush moulding for the fascia, which eliminates mating lines and creates a pleasant texture. The soft-touch switchgear is engineered for a positive, satisfying feel.

Wider, more spacious cabin The Accord Euro is now wider by 80 mm and that translates directly into a roomier, airier cabin which promotes a greater sense of well-being and comfort; shoulder width is now 65 mm greater, for example. While the Accord Euro’s overall height has been reduced (the Sedan by 5 mm), at the same time the cabin floor has been lowered by 10 mm, to give a sportier driving position.


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The cabin treatment for all models is premium black in which all trim elements are black with the exception of a grey roof lining. Selective use of metallic finish trim provides a stylish contrast. The sporty dynamic of the cockpit is reflected in a fascia design characterised by a strong feeling of personal space for both the driver and front passenger; distinctive silver trim sweeps inwards across the fascia from either side before continuing down into the centre console - at this point its flying buttress style creates a side pocket for both front seat occupants. Soft-finish grab handles on the front and rear doors flow into padded armrests and on the driver door hold the seat memory (on L and N models), door locking and mirror switches. The inner door handles have an aluminium finish and all four doors incorporate courtesy lights in their lower edge. All four windows are powered, and all feature auto up and down complete with an obstruction detection device.

Stylish and highly supportive front seats have larger bolsters while their new internal structure is designed to reduce any transmission of vibration.

Good visibility is ensured by a field of vision enhanced by the large windscreen and thinner, stronger A-pillars. Black with silver trim, the sporty three spoke steering wheel holds a complete suite of controls - audio buttons on the left hand spoke, cruise control on the right hand spoke and the trip computer buttons on the lower spoke. It is fully adjustable for reach and rake, with an extra 10 degrees tilt adjustment compared to the previous Accord Euro. The Accord Euro’s ‘floating', LED backlit instruments have red needles, white letters and numerals, and a black background with a subdued blue accent hue provide a striking but easily legible display. The smaller temperature gauge on the left and fuel gauge on the right flank the larger rev counter and speedometer. Contained within the centre of the speedometer face is an LCD multi-information display showing a variety of information - controls positioned on the steering wheel allow the driver to cycle the display through multiple screens of information including vehicle mileage, trip mileage, instantaneous and average fuel economy, range, average speed, elapsed time, outside temperature and seatbelt status (including rear seats).


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Convenient storage As well as the two centre console side pockets, storage space in the Accord Euro includes, a large glovebox, a lidded storage area to side of the steering wheel, large front door pockets able to hold bottles and maps, bottle holders in the rear door panels, and a large centre console box. Rather than a fold-down pocket design, the glovebox now has an independent lid and is subdivided with a tissue box compartment as well as space for the manual. The lid of the centre console box doubles up as an armrest and this is slide-adjustable by 89 mm.

Two cupholders are provided in the centre console, while rear seat passengers have access to a further two which are contained in the centre armrest, revealed when it is folded down.

The Accord Euro is equipped with a dual-zone automatic climate control system that lets the driver and front passenger set temperature modes to their individual liking. Information from a solar sensor located on top of the instrument panel is used to adjust the temperature and airflow from side-to-side as needed to compensate for asymmetrical solar heating. All models also feature adjustable rear vents to the rear of the centre console to provide rear seat passengers with their own dedicated outlets for the air conditioning. A duct is taken from the climate control to feed air into the glove box and centre console storage, thereby warming or cooling drinks; a valve is provided enabling this to be opened or closed.


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Eliminating noise To address customer feedback on road noise levels perceptible within the cabin of the previous Accord Euro, the new generation represents a step change in interior refinement. In particular high frequency and middle-frequency noise suppression has been significantly improved. A range of measures have increased sound absorption as well as sound insulation and wherever possible lightweight materials have been used. Key initiatives include: Floor carpeting with both sound insulation and sound absorption A series of dimples and beads incorporated into the floor panel which reduce acoustic radiation The new floating rear subframe which lessens road noise input Improved insulation within door pillar structures A lightweight noise package that includes an acoustic roof lining, acoustic trunk side lining,

wheelarch insulators, and sound absorbing/insulating dashboard elements

Sound system Every Accord Euro have as standard a premium audio system with 6 CD changer unit located in the centre console, a separate high power amp delivering 415 watts and no fewer than 10 speakers - two tweeters and an 8cm centre speaker in the fascia, four door speakers, two rear speakers in the parcel shelf (Sedan) or in the rear cargo sides (Tourer) and a 20cm subwoofer (in the rear shelf panel of the Sedan or in the rear side panel in the case of the Tourer). Volume of the sound system can be linked to the speed of the vehicle, so the higher the speed, the higher the volume of the music.

Portable music players can be played via the Accord Euro’s audio system using the 3.5mm auxiliary jack point and power outlet located in the centre console. The combination of outstanding speakers, 415 watts of power and optimal speaker locations creates a system which delivers luxurious sound from any seating position. The AM/FM tuner gets signals from a powered, active glass antenna laminated into the rear window glass.

i-Pod connectivity An optional i-Pod connector kit is available for the Accord Euro. The connector enables tracks to be forwarded from the controls on the stereo or steering wheel, and also charges the i-Pods battery. Track numbers are shown on the stereo display.


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Satellite Navigation The advanced Satellite Navigation system - standard on the N model - boasts an 8-inch screen and uses the Whereis dataset. New for the Accord Euro is a convenient Interface Dial that provides an alternate way to control the navigation system. The dial allows characters and items to be selected from the on-screen display, functioning much like a computer pointing device. The Interface Dial allows you to choose menu options or spell out words (an address, business name or place, for example).

Rear-view camera With the Satellite Navigation driver's also have the additional benefit of a rear-view camera, which activates when reverse gear is engaged. Located in the trim above the rear licence plate, it provides a view of the area directly behind the car 138 degrees wide and 91degrees vertically. The image is displayed on the sat-nav screen.


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Auto-tilting passenger door mirror It is possible via a door-mounted switch to set the passenger-side door mirror to automatically tilt down when reverse is engaged to allow the area in the vicinity of the rear tyre to be observed on that side.

Parking sensors L and N models receive 8 parking sensors, with 4 front sensors and 4 rear, with a dashboard display. The S model can have sensors fitted as an accessory.

Auto lights/wipers L and N models are equipped with automatic headlamps. With the switch set to auto, a light sensor located on the windscreen detects low light conditions so that the headlamps are automatically lit as the car enters a tunnel, a garage or any zone which is dark enough to trigger the sensor. Similarly, there is also a rain sensor that activates the wipers when the first drops of rain fall. The headlamp washers operate either with every 40th windscreen washer operation (when the headlamps are on) or via a push switch on the fascia.


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Key fob The key fob has added functionality. There are separate buttons for the boot release, door locking and door unlocking. Rather than a lever on the door sill, the fuel filler cover is now linked to the driver's door lock switch. Once it is unlocked, you simply press on the flap and it springs open.

Luggage space At 467 litres (VDA), the Accord Euro Sedan's luggage capacity is best in class against other premium Sedans. The boot loading height is also a convenient 678 mm, down 80 mm. Further practicality is provided by highly visible and easily reached rear seat release catches located just within the upper edge of the boot opening.

Despite its dynamic styling, the Tourer's luggage capacity at 406 litres (VDA) with all seats in place, is one of the best in the sport wagon category. In practical terms, that is sufficient to comfortably accomodate four golf bags or four large suitcases. Larger loads can be carried with the rear seats folded, and in this configuration the Tourer is able to transport a mountain bike, without the need to remove the bike's wheels first. .

To open up the luggage area, the Tourer offers easy to use, one-motion rear seats that can be readily collapsed in a single action to create a virtually flat load space with flush, clean sides. There is no need to remove the headrests and the release catches reside on top of the seat backs, one either side of the car.


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Since the child seat tether anchors and seatbelts are fully integrated, once folded, there are no obstructions to become tangled when a load is being carried.

Other practical touches include luggage tie down hooks and utility hooks below the rear window to carry a shopping bag. An additional storage area is concealed by a panel located in the left load bay side wall, and there are smaller storage cubbies in the load bay floor. The highly practical, retractable tonneau cover features a large, easy-to-grip handle, and large guides on either side of the luggage area into which it can be quickly and easily slotted. Available as an option is a vertical cargo net which can be positioned either behind the rear seats or behind the front seats where it hooks to the grab handle fixings.


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ENGINE 2.4 litre i-VTEC petrol engine Engine line-up fully compliant with new Euro V emissions legislation due for introduction in

Europe in September 2009 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions 5-speed automatic features Gear Logic Control and steering wheel-mounted paddles for

sequential shift mode

Extensive development of the 2.4-litre petrol engine has brought significant improvements in power delivery and fuel consumption. The development programme has focused in particular on environmental impact and the 2.4 is one of the cleanest on the market. Indeed the Accord Euro is one of the first cars to offer an engine compliant with the new Euro V emissions legislation, well in advance of their expected introduction in Europe in September 2009 for new type approvals.

2.4-litre i-VTEC petrol engine The Accord Euro is once again offered with an advanced 2.4-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, offering outstanding performance, fuel economy that places it firmly at the forefront of its class, and compliance with the requirements of Euro 5 emissions legislation. The choice of transmission is either a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic. The 2.4-litre engine is more powerful, delivering 148kW of power at 7,000 rpm and peak torque of 234Nm at 4,500 rpm - up from 140kW and 223 Nm. Its effortless performance is all the more remarkable given that fuel economy is improved - now 8.9 l/100km for both the Sedan Manual and Automatic (an improvement from 9.1 for the Manual and 9.4 for the Automatic). Behind the performance boost are a compression ratio increased from 10.5 to 11.0:1, larger diameter valves, revised valve timing, and reduced exhaust system pressures. The engine features a drive-by-wire (electronic) throttle, ensuring very smooth and responsive adjustments directly proportional to driver input. Integration with the software of the automatic transmission (where fitted) and cruise control enhances the precision of those systems for driver enjoyment. The engine can be


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throttled by the engine management system during upshifts and downshifts, for faster, seamless shifting and the elimination of shift shock. Catalytic converters - one close-coupled and one underfloor - ensure emissions fall below the Euro 5 requirements.

i-VTEC The engine uses Honda's long-established VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift, Electronic Control) system which is able to adjust the lift and opening duration of the valves. In this application it is complemented by Variable Timing Control (VTC), creating an i-VTEC, or intelligent VTEC engine, which takes into consideration engine load, controlling the phasing of the inlet camshaft. These systems work in concert to produce a remarkably broad and smooth power band with exceptional torque and horsepower. Based on input from a position sensor located at the rear end of the inlet camshaft, together with a whole range of other data, the engine control unit varies the inlet camshaft position relative to that of the exhaust camshaft by means of a hydraulically driven, compact vane-type pump located on the front end of the inlet camshaft. In this way it can advance and retard the opening of the inlet valves. During acceleration, VTC is set at a relatively small degree of valve overlap which provides the best output, the valve opening angle utilising the inertia of the intake air. In addition, as engine speed builds, the VTEC mechanism switches from the low speed cam to the high speed cam (ie optimal torque to optimal power), but with the same degree of overlap. At high engine speeds, during motorway cruising for example, there is much greater overlap which reduces pumping losses, maximises exhaust gas recirculation, and provides the best balance between fuel consumption and output. Finally, at idle and low engine speeds during light load conditions, inlet valve opening is retarded for minimal overlap, generating strong swirl and therefore stable combustion.

Cylinder Head and Valvetrain The Accord Euro cylinder head is constructed of pressure-cast aluminum alloy and features four valves per cylinder actuated by dual overhead camshafts (DOHC). The cams are driven by an automatically adjusted silent-type chain. The chain system is maintenance free and runs in an oil bath for maximum durability. The combustion chambers have large "quench" areas to promote faster flame propagation and more complete burning, thus helping to reduce carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbon (HC) exhaust emissions. Larger intake and exhaust valves and revised ports contribute to improved breathing. An increase in compression ratio from 10.5 to 11.0:1 is a significant contributor to the Accord Euro’s greater power and torque output.

Crankshaft, Pistons, Engine Block and Oil Pan Accord Euro’s forged-steel crankshaft has micropolished journals to reduce friction and improve long-term durability. The die-cast lightweight aluminum cylinder block has cast-in iron cylinder liners that are made using a unique spin casting, centrifugal process. New-design pistons use special low-friction rings to reduce power loss. For maximum rigidity and minimal noise and vibration, the cylinder block is a 2-piece design that supports the five main bearings with a single cast-alloy bed-plate assembly.


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Emissions Control – Euro V compliant In addition to the Accord Euro engine gaining power and torque, the 2.4-liter engine has lower emissions. The 2009 Accord Euro is compliant with the impending Euro V standard. The in-line 4-cylinder engine is designed with emissions performance in mind, employing VTC and i-VTEC. Newly designed fuel injectors likewise help reduce hydrocarbons after starting, while a Linear Air/Fuel sensor positioned in the exhaust system just upstream of the catalyst improves air/fuel mixture control. The exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder-head casting in the rear of the transversely mounted engine. This allows the catalytic converter to be positioned very close to the cylinders for swift light-off after a cold engine start. A secondary catalytic converter is positioned under the passenger compartment floor, shortly downstream.

Exhaust System To help boost engine torque, the Accord Euro has a new high-flow, low back-pressure exhaust system that contributes to a 15-percent increase in exhaust flow over the previous Euro. Large-diameter pipe sizes throughout the exhaust system increase flow; beyond the under-floor catalytic converter, the exhaust system passes through a pre-chamber under the second-row floor, and then splits just behind the rear axle to feed into free-flowing dual silencers and chrome exhaust tips.

Engine technical data ENGINE 2.4 DOHC i-VTEC Engine type K24Z3 Bore x stroke mm 87×99.0 Capacity cc 2354 Compression ratio 11.0 Max power PS/kW 201/148 @ rpm 7,000 Max torque Nm 234 @ rpm 4,500 Fuel system PGM-FI Fuel rating UNLEADED(95)


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TRANSMISSIONS Two transmissions are available A 6-speed manual is available in the Accord Euro S, with the option of a 5-speed automatic with

paddle shifters. The L and N models feature the 5-speed automatic transmission as standard.

6-speed manual The Accord Euro S is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission with optimised gear ratios and superb flexibility, excellent cruising characteristics and economy. Gear changes are characterised by short, quick, low effort shifting. The compact, highly rigid transmission case is cast of magnesium alloy to reduce weight by about seven pounds relative to a comparable aluminum unit. Additionally, the highly rigid casting helps damp out noise and vibration. Multi-cone synchronizers on first through fourth gears reduce and smooth shifting effort. The low-effort clutch pedal design has a broad engagement band for progressive engagement and smoother launches.

5-speed automatic with paddle shifters The 5-speed automatic transmission features a wide spread of ratios to maximise off-the-line acceleration and provide relaxed and fuel-efficient cruising. Its operation is now simpler and more logical to fully exploit its capabilities. So instead of two interlinked gates - one for conventional operation in auto and a parallel gate for sequential shifting - the new design is a simple ‘P R N D S' gate. Slot the gear lever into Drive and the Accord Euro will provide conventional automatic changing; if you momentarily want a more urgent response then you can simply change down a gear using the steering wheel paddles, and once the car is identified as returning to cruising mode, the system reverts back to automatic operation. Alternatively you can move the shift lever to S mode for sportier change points and added engine braking effect. Using the steering wheel paddles in S mode provides a sequential shift mode, allowing manual


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shifting and gear hold. To heighten control and driver involvement, the shift logic in manual mode delivers quicker, firmer shifts than in fully automatic mode.

To help protect the engine and drivetrain from damage, an array of preventative features are active when the transmission is in manual mode. In second, third and fourth, the logic changes, and the transmission ECU cuts off fuel flow to the engine if there is a possibility of over revving. In the rare situation where the fuel cut-off alone is unable to prevent engine over revving (as could happen on a steep downhill) the transmission will change up to prevent engine damage. And finally, when changing down, the transmission won't execute a driver-commanded downshift that would send the engine beyond the redline in the lower gear.

The system will also automatically select first gear as the Accord Euro comes to a stop, to prevent pulling away in a high gear. A further enhancement of the latest automatic gearbox is a kick-down ‘click' system. Instead of a vague stab of the pedal to initiate the kick-down mechanism, the driver is given a clear indication of the point in the accelerator pedal's travel at which the gear change will operate - once a ‘click' is sensed, a further slight movement of the foot will initiate the down change. A graphic of the shift lever position is provided in the centre of the rev counter dial for added convenience. The use of low friction clutches for all gears and the super-thin, highly efficient torque converter in the 5-speed automatic transmission contributes to the Accord Euro’s excellent fuel economy.

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Gear Logic Control alters the shift schedule when travelling uphill or downhill, reducing shift frequency, and improving speed control. Throttle position, vehicle speed and acceleration/deceleration are continuously measured, then compared with a map stored in the transmission computer. The Gear Logic Control System then determines when the car is on a hill; if this is the case, the shift schedule is adjusted to automatically hold the transmission in a lower gear for better climbing power or increased downhill engine braking. Gear Logic Control also keeps the transmission in its current (lower) ratio when the throttle is quickly released and the brakes are applied (such as when decelerating to enter a corner). This function leaves the chassis undisturbed by excess shifting during spirited driving, ensuring that abundant power is immediately available without a downshift, maintaining momentum and allowing rapid acceleration out of a corner.

Transmission Ratios Gear Manual Automatic

1st 3.266 2.651 2nd 1.884 1.613 3rd 1.361 1.081 4th 1.023 0.772 5th 0.829 0.566 6th 0.686 -

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FUEL ECONOMY Cars sold in Australia receive an ADR (Australian Design Rules) combined fuel efficiency figure. However, Honda New Zealand also carries out local tests on our vehicle range to establish a database of fuel consumption figures for New Zealand conditions.

ADR ADR fuel economy figures for the 2009 Accord Euro are all decreased compared to the previous Accord Euro. Considering the increase in weight and specification level of the Accord Euro these figures are very acceptable. Accord Euro Sedan S Manual 8.9 litres per 100km Accord Euro Sedan S Automatic 8.9 litres per 100km Accord Euro Sedan L Automatic 8.9 litres per 100km Accord Euro Sedan N Automatic 8.9 litres per 100km

Accord Euro Tourer L Automatic 9.1 litres per 100km Accord Euro Tourer N Automatic 9.1 litres per 100km

Local testing: Auckland to Taupo to Auckland In New Zealand the concern and focus of customers on fuel economy has been appreciated by Honda since 2003 when a local return test route between Auckland to Taupo was established. This test provides several benefits to customers; a benchmark consumption across the Honda range, a target for optimal achievable economy figure while driving at normal highway speeds in local conditions, and a comparison where the New Zealand vehicle is not tested in the Australian or European regimes. Accord Euro Sedan S Manual X.X litres per 100km Accord Euro Sedan S Automatic X.X litres per 100km Accord Euro Sedan L Automatic X.X litres per 100km

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CHASSIS All-new platform with wider track New front double wishbone suspension and rear multi-link suspension Variable rate dampers High rigidity body Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) for even greater security EPS rack and pinion steering New Motion Adaptive EPS provides steering inputs for stability Large disc brakes front and rear with ABS, EBD and EBA

Building on the smooth ride and precise, stable handling of their predecessor, the Sedan and Tourer share an all-new platform and all-new double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension Sharper, more responsive handling with a flatter ride, designed to reward the enthusiast driver, is matched to greater ride comfort and refinement, while good straight line stability and a solid steering feel about the centre position ensure confidence-inspiring high speed stability. The high rigidity body provides an ideal suspension platform.

Suspension Double-wishbone front suspension components include stamped-steel upper A-arms, cast-iron steering knuckles, cast-iron lower A-arms, coil-over dampers and a larger/thicker (26.5 mm diameter hollow versus the previous 25.4 mm hollow design) front stabiliser bar. A steel subframe cradles the engine, transmission and lower suspension components, and mounts on rubber bushings tuned to reduce road and engine noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) without compromising handling agility or steering precision. The multi-link rear suspension includes stamped-steel upper A-arms, cast aluminum knuckles, double lower tubular lateral links, tubular steel toe-control links, coil-over dampers and a larger (17 mm solid versus the previous 15 mm solid) stabiliser bar. This system provides outstanding agility and handling, together with a flatter ride and excellent control of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).


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Lowered centre of gravity and higher roll centre Lowering the engines and fuel tank within the Accord Euro platform has helped to shave 18mm off the car's centre of gravity, improving cornering stability. And greater roll stiffness results from the 75mm wider front and rear tracks. Furthermore, the suspension geometry has been set up to raise the new Accord Euro’s roll centre axis (the point about which it rolls during cornering). Since the amount of body roll is related to the distance between the roll centre and the centre of gravity (if they were at the same height, the car would not roll at all) the aim is to raise the roll centre relative to the centre of gravity. Suspension design plays a key part in determining the location of the roll centre and by optimising the hypothetical suspension arm length, the chassis team have achieved a higher roll centre axis, while minimising suspension jack-up. The result, in simple terms, means passengers can enjoy a stable, flat ride, minimal body roll, linear cornering feel and a high level of controllability at all times.

Greater ride comfort Contributing to a comfortable, smooth ride are an increased suspension rebound travel front and rear, larger compliance bushes in the front suspension and a floating rear subframe capable of greater absorption of bumps and road noise. The Accord Euro features dampers utilising internal deflector plates, a first for a production Honda vehicle. While most conventional dampers are tuned to provide a compromise between ride comfort and sporty handling at different speeds, the new Super Progressive Valve is engineered to provide ideal damping rates at both low and high speeds. With a typical suspension unit, damping forces rise with the speed of damper compression, such as occurs when the vehicle encounters road irregularities at high speed. This can cause significant ride harshness and noise that reduces passenger comfort and enjoyment. However the new dampers are tuned to provide the ideal damping rates for comfort and smoothness at low speeds, while also limiting the maximum damping forces to reduce ride harshness at higher speeds. In this way the Accord Euro provides a wider range of comfortable ride quality and exceptional road holding under a wide variety of driving speeds and conditions.

Deflector plate technology Honda's new dampers automatically adjust compression damping characteristics to suit the vehicle speed, cornering forces and road surface. The dampers use an ingenious "deflector plate stack" that deflects when the compression forces reach a certain level, such as when encountering a large bump or dip in the road at high speeds. When these severe forces act on an ordinary damper, oil cannot move quickly enough through the damping orifices and the effective damping rate climbs, resulting in an excessive shock transmitted into the vehicle body. With the new system, when severe conditions are encountered, the plate stack deflects, allowing oil to pass through at a higher rate and in essence "capping" the damping rate at a preset level. This markedly reduces the shock transmitted into the body while enhancing handling stability and road holding. While the amount of oil passing through the damper orifices always remains consistent in different situations, the Accord Euro’s system allows an increased flow rate in extreme situations, thereby limiting


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the maximum damping rate. Deflection of the plate stack is carefully calibrated and controlled by spring pressure behind the plate stack. The simplicity of the new system also means that no electronics or movable valves are required. A key contributor to the Accord Euro’s chassis dynamics is the body/platform rigidity. As a result of careful analysis of the body structure, the rear suspension vertical rigidity is increased by 20 per cent, while front suspension horizontal rigidity is increased by 35 per cent, compared to the previous model. Similarly, torsional body rigidity is up by 20 per cent.

Enhanced braking Greater stability when slowing from high speeds and a more rigid feel characterise the new Accord Euro’s braking system. Excellent stopping power is delivered by larger brake callipers and discs. Brakes are 320mm diameter in the front, ventilated and feature dual-piston calipers. In the rear they are 300mm solid discs with a drum for the handbrake. Low expansion brake hoses are used. The system includes Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), anti-lock braking (ABS) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), the latter helping drivers apply full braking pressure in an accident avoidance situation.

EPS on all models An advanced, speed sensitive Electric Power Steering system is now used across the Accord range. The axial system features a high output, low inertia brushless motor with greatly enhanced rigidity which provides excellent steering feel at higher speeds for a sense of stability and confidence. In particular, the on-centre feel is very precise and linear, with no discernible 'dead spot'. A quicker steering ratio has also been adopted in keeping with the Accord Euro’s more agile chassis characteristics.

Vehicle Stability Assist All Accord Euros have Honda's Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system which is designed to assist the driver in maintaining control during cornering, acceleration and sudden manoeuvres by applying braking to the right or left hand wheels as necessary and managing the engine torque systems.


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New for the latest generation of Accord is an additional safety system known as Motion Adaptive EPS in which the VSA, working in conjunction with the Electric Power Steering system, initiates steering pulses to prompt the driver to steer intuitively. At its simplest level, VSA has a traction control function whereby it detects wheel slip under acceleration and coordinates the use of braking and engine torque to regain traction. In situations where the driven wheels are on surfaces with different levels of traction, such as a partially wet road surface, the system applies braking action to the wheel that's slipping, allowing the tyre with better grip to move the vehicle. In addition, the system reduces engine output to minimise wheelspin. By monitoring input from a series of vehicle sensors, VSA calculates a predicted range of vehicle response while constantly monitoring the vehicle's actual response and the driver's control inputs. If the actual response is outside the predicted response range, as when cornering forces exceed the tyres' performance, VSA automatically intervenes with corrective action.

In the case of oversteer (which may lead to a spin), VSA applies braking to the outside wheels to counter the yawing tendency. On the other hand, if understeer is detected, VSA applies braking to the inside wheel and reduces engine power to turn the car back on to the intended course. An indicator light flashes on the instrument panel while the system is actively enhancing the stability of the vehicle. A cockpit switch to the side of the instrument panel is provided to disable the VSA.

Motion Adaptive EPS A stability system which automatically initiates steering inputs aimed at prompting the driver to steer in the correct direction in situations where the car is threatened with instability is the latest addition to Honda's dynamic safety systems armoury. Called Motion Adaptive EPS, it relies on the integration and networking of the VSA and EPS systems and is standard on Accord Euro models.


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Typical situations are where low grip, slippery conditions cause the car to understeer or oversteer when entering a corner or during sharp braking where the performance is affected by a road surface which has different friction coefficients - for example where it is dry on one side and slippery on the other because of, say, wet leaves or snow and where there is a danger of the car becoming unsettled as a result of the overbraking of a wheel. The VSA sensors immediately identify the instability and via the EPS a steering impulse in the required direction is initiated. The input from the EPS is barely noticeable and represents just a small amount of steering wheel movement; control of the steering remains with the driver at all times. But this supporting steering torque is enough to prompt the driver to act intuitively and to choose the optimum steering movement - steering into the skid when oversteering or prompting greater steering movement into the turn when understeering. This steering support and the driver's reaction as a result is enough to regain stability or to shorten braking distances, allowing control to be maintained.

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APPENDIX I – COLOURS AND TRIM Exterior colours Seven exterior colours are available. There is no extra charge for Metallic or Pearlesant paint finishes. Obsidian Granite Deep Lava Cobalt Blue Premium White Bluestone Stratus Silver

Interior colours The Accord Euro S features a black In L and N models black leather with velour interior. perforated centre sections is standard

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APPENDIX II – ACCESSORIES Sports exterior accessories For the Sedan, front and rear sports bumpers are offered with matching side skirts in a new sports package.

For the Tourer, the rear sports bumper is replaced by a rear add-on underspoiler. These sports bumpers and skirts come with a front sports grille and a choice of aerodynamic boot spoilers – ducktail or wing (only for Sedan).

In addition to the body accessories, there is a range of 18” alloy wheel designs that include 235/45 R18 tyres.

Sedan Exclusive The Sedan features exclusive luggage space accessories, including a cargo net, a side pocket and hooks that attach to the underside of the rear shelf to hang your shopping bags.

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mat and a boot edge protection mat, reduce wear and tear, are also available. To hold luggage in place there's also a tie down belt, a cargo net and a boot side net.

APPENDIX III – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Accord Euro offers almost every conceivable feature as standard in the S model, including six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, a 10-speaker audio system and 17" alloy wheels. The L models add a leather interior, sunroof, power front seats and more. The N models add Satellite Navigation with a reversing camera. You choose any Accord Euro as a Sport model, which receive a front sport bumper and grille, side skirts and rear skirt (Tourer) or rear sport bumper and boot spoiler (Sedan).

S L N L N S L N L NKey: = standard,= optional accessory

PERFORMANCE2.4-litre, 16 valve DOHC i-VTEC engine with power of 148kW @ 7,000rpm and torque of 234Nm @ 4,400rpm

i-VTEC (Intelligent Variable Valve Timing and Lift, Electronic Control) performance and economy enhancing technology Drive-by-Wire (DBW) electronic throttle control 6-speed manual transmission 5-speed automatic transmission with Gear Logic Control Racing-inspired steering wheel mounted shift paddles 320mm front ventilated brake discs and 305mm rear solid brake discs

Front double wishbone and multi-link rear suspension with variable gas pressurised shock absorbers and front and rear stabiliser bars 17” x 7.5” alloy wheels with 225/50 R17 tyres. Full size spare wheel under floor 18" x 8.0" alloy wheels with 235/45 R18 tyres. Full size spare wheel under floor

Speed-sensitive electric power-assisted rack and pinion steering 95 octane fuel. 65 litre tank capacity Emissions fall within LEV II and Euro V international standards

SAFETY AND SECURITYDriver and passenger front dual-stage i-SRS airbags, dual chamber side front airbags with passenger side OPDS, full length side-curtain airbags Electronic Stability Control (VSA) incorporating Traction Control Motion Adaptive EPS (Electric Power Steering) Active headrests for front seats, height adjustable headrests for all five seating positions ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBA (Emergency Brake Assist) and EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution)

Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) collision compatibility body design with G-force Control (G-Con) and passenger protection zone Side intrusion door beams and impact absorbing bumpers

Front seats with 3-point ELR seatbelts (front & rear). Pretensioners, load limiters and height adjustable anchor points ISOFIX child seat attachment points (2), child seat tether points (3), ALR (Automatic Locking Reel) seatbelts and child-proof rear door locks

Engine immobiliser, alarm and remote central locking on all doors with visual answer back. Interior master door lock switch Keyless entry, with boot opener and central locking on key fob. Reversing Camera

INTERIORLeather trimmed tilt and reach adjustable 4-spoke steering wheel Leather trimmed tilt and reach adjustable 4-spoke steering wheel, leather trimmed gear shift lever 8-way adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, 4-way adjustable front passenger seat

8-way power adjustable driver’s seat with memory and lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable front passenger seat Heated front seats with two heat settings Velour upholstery with brushed metal-effect trim Leather upholstery with brushed metal-effect trim Dual-zone digital climate control air conditioning for driver and front seat passenger, with dust/pollen air filter

Intelligent dual-zone digital climate control air conditioning with GPS integration for driver and front seat passenger, with dust/pollen air filter Power windows with auto up/down and anti-trap for all windows, driver door mounted central locking and window lock/unlock switches

Sunroof, glass with power tilt/slide function and integrated sliding shade, with one-touch open/close function and anti-trap sensor Cruise control, trip computer and audio system controls integrated into the steering wheel and illuminated

Vanity mirrors (illuminated), coin pocket, front map reading light, glove box light, ambient interior lights, boot light and 12 volt sockets Auto dimming rear view mirror Sunglass storage box in front headlining Spring dampened handgrabs, one with fold down coathook in rear Refrigerated and insulated glovebox and centre storage box Centre console with cupholder, storage compartments and CD storage. Front and rear armrests Electric release for boot lid and fuel filler cap 60:40 split folding rear seat Tonneau cover Boot side storage and bag hooks Trip Computer (Multi Information Display) with Outside Temperature Display and Speed Warning Comprehensive computer including calendar, calculator, conversions, audio management and trip computer

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Power adjustable and heated body coloured door mirrors with side turn indicator and passenger side tilting for reverse gear

Power adjustable, auto-dimming and heated body coloured door mirrors with side turn indicator and passenger side tilting for reverse gear Variable intermittent windscreen wipers Variable intermittent windscreen wipers with automatic rain sensor and automatic speed adjustment Rear window wiper (Intermittent with reverse gear synchronisation) Halogen headlights – low/high beam, manual height adjustment

Xenon High Intensity Discharge headlights (HID) for low beam, auto on/off, auto height adjustment, halogen high beam, headlight washer jets Front fog lamps Front and rear parking sensors Privacy glass for rear side, quarter and back windows Roof rails, metallic finish Rear bumper loading protector, metallic finish Body colour mud guards Tailgate spoiler Twin exhaust pipes with chrome finisher Front and rear Sport bumpers, side skirts, sport grille, your choice of wing or ducktail spoiler Front sport bumper, side skirts and sport grille, rear sports bumper (Sedan) or rear bumper skirt (Tourer) Rear spoiler - wing or ducktail (choice available)

AUDIOIn-dash stereo tuner with 6-disc CD changer, MP3/WMA compatible with folder control and Speed-sensitive Volume Control (SVC) 415 watt amplifier, 10 speakers including center speaker and 8” subwoofer AUX auxilary audio input 3.5mm jack in centre console (suitable for all portable music players) Audio system controls integrated into the steering wheel and illuminated

SATELLITE NAVIGATIONIntegrated in-dash Satellite Navigation System with Whereis dataset

CAPACITIES SedanTourer DIMENSIONS SedanTourerTowing capacity - maximum warrantable (kg) 1200 1200 Length (mm) 4726 4740

Boot capacity (VDA litres). Tourer is to window line 467 406-672 Width (mm) 1840 1840

Kerb weight MT (kg) 1484 Height (mm) 1440 1470

Kerb weight AT (kg) 1518 1524 Track – Front (mm) 1590 1590

Fuel economy - combined (ADR 81/01) L/100kms 8.9 9.1 Track – Rear (mm) 1590 1590

Optimal NZ drive test Auckland - Taupo - Auckland L/100kms Wheelbase (mm) 2705 2705

Ground clearance (mm) 150 150

Turning circle (metres) 11 11

PERFORMANCE Sedan TourerMaximum speed MT/AT km/h 227/227 222

Acceleration MT/AY 0-100km/h 7.8/9.5 9.6


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Our Price Promise One sharp, fair price for everyone and better resale values. That’s our promise to protect the value of your investment in a new Honda.

Special deals, demonstrator sales and fleet discounts all work to lower resale prices, undermining the value of your new car and speeding up its depreciation. So at Honda New Zealand, we’ve traded in the old sales model for a new one that is easier, fairer and offers our customers better value.

You don’t have to negotiate to get a fair deal on a new Honda. Our Price Promise gives every buyer the same sharp price right from the start and we promise to keep our prices as reliable and consistent as we possibly can. And that means your new Honda will hold its value better than most other brands.

So when you choose a new Honda, you’ll drive away with a great car and lasting value. We promise.

The Honda TreeFund In 2004 Honda New Zealand initiated the Honda TreeFund, which funds the planting of ten native trees for every new car sold, with individual Honda agents funding an additional three trees.

Trees are planted locally within the customer’s purchase region in association with Regional Councils, assisting in the restoration of communities’ biodiversity. This has proven extremely successful with over 75,000 native trees funded every year since 2004.

Honda purchasers and the wider public are welcome to donate to the TreeFund and join tree planting days with Honda staff and their local Regional Council.

See www.honda.co.nz/environment

Honda Lease Direct Lease a Honda at competitive prices from Honda Lease Direct. Visit www.honda.co.nz/lease to get online real-time quotes or call Honda Lease Direct on 0800 382 382..

How to contact us: Tel: 0800 2 HONDA Fax: 09 262 3247 Email: [email protected] Website: www.honda.co.nz Honda New Zealand Limited, 105 Wiri Station Road, PO Box 97-340, South Auckland Mail Centre. Specifications and features listed are accurate at the time of writing (June 2008). Honda New Zealand Limited reserves the right to change specifications at any time without prior


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notice. Some vehicles may be shown with optional equipment and illustrated examples may differ slightly from New Zealand specification. Paint and trim colours shown may differ from actual colours due to limitations of the printing process.

Documents

TECHNICAL PRODUCT BOOK - Honda New Zealand: … Honda Accord Euro 5 Wind noise reduction measures23 Electric fuel filler flap release23 Door edge trim