Page 1 Call Technical Advice on 1300 655 443 for additional information on this vehicle, and for other automotive advice. or visit www.mynrma.com .au . LIKES DISLIKES Performance Interior quality Handling Bonnet release location Lumbar support difficult to adjust Fiddly trip meter / dash dimmer control Euro by name and European by nature is Honda’s intention with its new four-cylinder Accord. A distinctive wedge design dispenses with the previous model’s conservative style. Touches such as chrome door handles and Mercedes-Benz like mirror mounted indicators add to the impression of quality. Under the stylish new skin is a substantially more powerful 140kW i-VTEC four-cylinder engine.

That’s an increase of 30kW over the previous model. Major suspension revisions are aimed at making the most of this additional power by offering sports sedan dynamics. Getting it to the road is a new 6-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic. There are two versions in the range starting at $34,250 for the entry level Euro, while the top level Luxury is priced at $40,800. Opting for the 5-speed automatic will add $2,000 to each. As tested, standard equipment includes; dual-zone climate control, power windows, 6 stack CD sound system, tilt-reach adjustable steering wheel, cruise control, theft alarm and alloy wheels. ABS/EBD equipped four wheel disc brakes, dual airbags, side airbags and VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) form the backbone of the Euro’s safety equipment. Pedestrian safety has also been taken into account with the use of specially designed bonnet and guard mountings, unobstructed areas under the bonnet to limit injury and energy absorbing wiper pivots