My car is 5th generation Accord SIR (H22A engine, 190ps, 4AT). Acoord is really reliable. Although it is 12 yrs old and has run 140000 Km (I am the 5th hand owner), the engine and gearbox still smooth to run and still powerful. Other than routine maintainance of parts, it nearly nothing need to repair. So, I pay much attention about the new generation of Accord as I love its best quality and unique driving experience (balance between sportty and comfort).
For the size, no one will doubt that it would provide u a most comfotable compartment compare to Camry, Cefiro and Mazda 6. But it will make u a little bit difficulty in parking inside a narrow space or old car park eg. Shatin Centre , some car parks in Causeway Bay etc.
For the engine and transmission, it would be provide satisfactory performace only as it would be a little bit "under power" with its over 1500kg weight. Of course, it is enough of daily use if u don't drive fast.
Actually my concern is about the driving experience. This new generation of Accord is focus on Carmy and I feel alittle bit disappointed because it loses its own personality. If u buy a Accord, u will expect that it will give u a more fun and excited driving experience but less comfortable and less quiet environment than Carmy. At least I thnk it should have +/- selection of gearbox and a civic type of internal speed and engine revolution display to increase the fun and exciting element to the driver.
So, I will wait to see whether the Honda HK will have any special editon to this New Accord. At least I think it should have a "sport" version to use 18" alloy wheel, lower and more sporty adjustment suspension and +/- selection to fulfill different taste of driver. (Just like Golf, it has FSI, GT, GTI and R32 version)
If no new edition of the new Accord, I think I will think of having a new Carmry if I want to change my SiR becasue of its same reliablity, similar driving experience (tend to comfort more than exitied) and more important, better 2nd hand price!
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