2012 Honda Accord

2012 Honda Accord

2012 Honda Accord

This year’s Geneva Auto Show had a special treat for auto fans as Honda unveiled it’s much awaited 2012 Honda Accord. Building on past success, Honda has proven that the 2012 Accord line will pose serious competition in the auto market.  Boasting refinements to both the exterior and interior design, Honda has also increased fuel efficiency and decreased CO2 output without jeopardizing the performance that Honda lovers have come to expect. The 2012 Honda Accord models are beautiful at first glance but a closer inspection reveals even more great additions.

2012 Honda Accord

Honda has proven, once again that beauty and functionality can work together to create a vehicle that will really turn heads.  The 2012 Honda Accord sports a reworked front grill which, while adding a certain element of class, also contains a reworked cooling system to make sure to the powerful engine is always running at peak efficiency.  The bumpers have been reworked to include improved front and tail lights and the premium models include bi-Xenon headlights with active cornering technology. These refinements continue to prove that the Honda Accord 2012 models haven’t sacrificed design for safety.

The 4.95 metre mid size sedan is almost full size by measure of its interior space and can easily  seat 5 occupants in spatial comfort. Boot space is large but hindered by the gooseneck hinges. The chassis set-up is dictated by a conventional double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension. It also gets a variable gear ratio steering system that should aid in-city manoeuvrability and high-speed stability. All four wheels feature disc brakes, be it 16-inch steel wheels or the optional 17 alloy wheels.

The Sedan earned a 5-star safety rating in each of NHTSA’s combined safety rating categories. Tagged safety features include 6 airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Active front restraints. The Accord also gets Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure that helps diffuse impact force in the event of a front collision, especially when SUVs are countered.

All models get steering mounted controls for audio and cruise control and a tilt and telescopic steering column. Other options include Bluetooth, 8-way full power driver’s seat adjustment, Active Noise Cancellation (V6 only), dual zone automatic air-conditioning, leather interiors, 6CD premium sound system with USB jack, auto dimming rear-view mirror and a smoked glass sunroof. The available Navigation system and rear view camera visuals are displayed on 8-inch screen that uses a jog dial for control. The very innovative i-Dual Zone Automatic Air-conditioner utilizes GPS sensors to adjust zone temperature according to the position of vehicle relative to the sun.

Honda hasn’t limited their design improvements to the exterior alone. When taking a look at the interior, auto fans will notice a stylish and modern new design that promises to make the 2012 Honda Accord a pleasurable ride for the driver as well.  The new Accord 2012 models have added beautiful dark silver door panels to the interior and have accented them with bright silver door handles.  The handbrake has received special attention from the Honda designers as well and now sports a beautiful bright silver finish.  Honda didn’t stop there as the gearshift, instrument panel and even the steering wheel have received special attention with a design upgrade.  The new Accord 2012 Type S models also boast a further refined interior with a luxurious new leather finish for the seating and door liners.

2012 Honda Accord

2012 Honda Accord