After the eighth generation, there is no Accord, the ninth generation is the terminator of the Accord classic model, and after the tenth generation, the Accord is becoming more and more similar to the Civic
Riders who like Honda Accord will say that there is no Accord after the 8th generation, this is because the 8th generation Accord is the peak of its industrial design, the shape of the 8th generation Accord is thicker than the previous 7th generation, and it is more good-looking, and it has the texture of a B-class car, the 678th generation Accord looks more atmospheric, calm, and proper B-class car shape, after 10 generations, the design is very younger, although the appearance is more fashionable, but it lacks that mature sense of heaviness, more like a young Civic, full of vitality and dynamics.
The powertrain combination of the engine and gearbox of the eighth-generation Accord is also the culmination of the Accord's industrial design, with an inline-four-cylinder 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine that can output up to 180 hp and a maximum torque of 225Nm at 4,500 rpm. Matched with its unique balance shaft 5AT gearbox, the power output is smooth, there is no obvious setback, although the acceleration is not intense, but it can continue to output, full of stamina. And the chassis is comparable to the German. The 5AT gearbox with the balancer shaft is also one of Honda's most durable automatic transmissions that it doesn't have.
This power system is widely used in Honda Accord, Odyssey and CRV, is one of Honda's most mature power systems, the only drawback is that the fuel consumption is slightly higher, the normal fuel consumption is about 10-13 oil. In 2014, the 2014 Honda Accord was equipped with a CVT transmission, which is characterized by fast acceleration and economical fuel economy. But those who like Honda feel that after eight generations, it will no longer be the original Accord.
In terms of appearance, interior and power combination, the 9th generation Accord has become the terminator of the classic Honda Accord, in fact, the 9th generation Accord is not much different from the 8th generation except for the CVT of the gearbox, but the tail lights are more coordinated and good-looking than the 8th generation Accord, and the appearance is definitely a classic, and it is also the classic of the most beautiful Accord.
The 2018 Accord is already the tenth generation of the Accord, with a more radical and fashionable shape, a slip-back design, and a more sporty one. At the same time, a model equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine will be introduced. With a maximum output of 194 horsepower, the power limit output is larger than the previous 2.4L displacement, more power, and more fuel-efficient. Paired with a CVT gearbox, the power output is more linear. So it's still the best-selling Honda model. Most of Honda's models are now equipped with 1.5T engines, and the 1.5T design is more mature.
We chatted with riders sometimes about turbocharging, and a lot of die-hard riders still liked the naturally aspirated engine, and of course they didn't care about a few more liters of fuel. They always think that turbocharged engine design is like asking a 15-year-old child to practice strength at high intensity, pushing his power to the limit, so that he can move objects that a 24-year-old adult can afford, or even surpass a 24-year-old adult. However, just like an athlete, if you overdraw your physical strength in advance, you are prone to more injuries in old age.
I don't know if that's correct, but most riders may have changed cars at the best of their performance. In recent years, I have rarely bought new cars, and I basically use classic models in good condition. The 8th generation Accord car is in good condition, after all, the age is too long, although Honda's engine is no problem for hundreds of thousands of kilometers, but the age is long, the mileage is large, the texture of the chassis can be clearly felt, and the investment in restoring the original car state is relatively large.
I happen to have a 9th-generation Accord in good condition in my hand, which I use to get around, although the fuel consumption is slightly higher, but it is also within the acceptable range. The space is relatively large, and it is more comfortable to drive, the key is to really worry-free, although netizens always say that CVT is easy to step on the steel belt or steel chain when driving fiercely, but I will drive in Buddhism, and Honda and Toyota's CVT is the best in CVT, it is really not so fragile, and you can drive with confidence.
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