Business Services Industry
Better Accord
Malaysian Business, May 16, 2008 by Abdul Razak Abu Chik
MB rating: **** 1/2
EIGHTH-GENERATION HONDA ACCORD 2.4 VTI-L
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine type: 4-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC
Fuel supply system: Programmed Fuel Injection
Bore*Stroke (mm): 87.0*99.0
Displacement (cc): 2,354
Max horsepower: 180PS(133kW)/6,500rpm
Max torque: 222Nm(22.6kg-m)/4,300rpm
Transmission: Electronically-controlled 5-speed Automatic; Shift- Hold
Gear type: Rack and pinion hydraulic power steering
Turning radius (m): 5.65
Brakes: Ventilated disc (front); Solid disc (rear)
Suspension (front): Ind Double Wishbone with Coil Spring and Stabiliser
Suspension (rear): Ind Multi-link with Coil Spring and Stabiliser
Length/Width/Height (mm): 4,945/1,845/1,475
Wheelbase/Clearance (mm): 2,800/145
Wheels /Tyres : 17*7.5 JJ/225/50 R17
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 70
Price: RM171,800 (on-the-road including insurance)
OVERALL RATING ****
RATING KEY
***** To die for
**** Impressive, but ...
*** Good but can improve
** Just OK
* Passable
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