I think everyone will be familiar with the name Accord. Since its official introduction to China, Accord has repeatedly achieved good results in the market with its own advantages. I can't help but admit that the eight generations of Accord are very in line with the aesthetic characteristics of the Chinese people in all aspects, with large space, fashionable and elegant appearance, and rich configuration... and so on are attracting many consumers. With the increasingly fierce competition in the mid-level car market, the Accord, a veteran of the battlefield, also needs to upgrade its competitive "weapon" in a timely manner.
Recently, we had a test drive experience of the 2011 Guangqi Honda Accord. What surprises can the 2011 Accord bring us, please follow Autohome to find out!
◆ 2011 Accord user characteristics
Age: 25-45 years old
Family: Most of them are married families with children and have a strong sense of responsibility
Personality: Mature and steady, young and energetic, assertive, with firm beliefs and willingness to accept new things, enterprising
Values: Strong family concept, the pursuit of a free and easy attitude to life, the pursuit of a more quality of life
Hobbies: In addition to intense work, he prefers leisure and entertainment activities and has a rich social circle
The above is the audience analysis of the 2011 Accord claimed by the manufacturer. It can be said that the above characteristics also reflect the original calm and restrained temperament of the Accord. The 2011 Accord has lowered the user age limit to 25 years old, which means that the 2011 Accord has a wider audience. Correspondingly, the changes in the exterior and interior of the 2011 Accord are a logical continuation of this general trend, thus adding a little youthful and sporty elements to the original calm temperament.
◆ What changes have been made to the appearance of the 2011 Accord for this test drive?
Perhaps the biggest change in the 2011 Accord is the design of the front face. The style of the front grille has been changed from a three-strip chrome grille to a two-grille sporty front end.
It is not difficult to find the difference between the seemingly unchanged front face shape when you look closely, and the two lines that continue from the hood directly run through the lower lip, making the front face look more consistent as a whole. The effect of the two chrome grilles is to echo the new front face, making the front part of the facelifted Accord look more harmonious and concise.
Another cosmetic change for the 2011 model year comes from the rear. Personally, I think this change is so small and pitiful that if you are not careful, you may "miss" it. The only change is the addition of a (note note, I'm talking about one) chrome on each side of the eight Accord's characterful taillights. I personally reserve whether this change is good-looking or not, and consumers still need to taste it whether it looks good or not.
The current 2010 Accord only has 17-inch wheels for the 2.4EXL-N and V6 3.5. The 2011 Accord has been upgraded in terms of wheels. The 2.4EX and 2.4EX-N models also introduced 17-inch wheels, although the wheel style does not look very distinctive, but the large wheels can still contribute a lot to improving the visual effect of the vehicle.
In addition, the rearview mirror shape of the 2011 Accord has also changed somewhat compared to the previous one. The seemingly complex curves have been eliminated, so that the rearview mirror outlined with concise and clear lines looks more harmonious and can be better integrated into the visual center of gravity of the vehicle. ◆ Interior changes of the 2011 Accord
Earlier we mainly learned about some of the changes on the exterior of the 2011 Accord, and now we go inside the car. Take a look at the upgrades and changes that have been made inside after this facelift. The interior materials of the Accord are relatively solid, and the layout of the central control buttons has been continuously evolved to be more convenient and practical.
The most noticeable change in the interior of this facelift is the use of new wood grain mahogany trim, making it look more refreshing and classy. In addition, the 2011 Accord also has a mahogany trim on the steering wheel. Since then, the new Accord has been decorated with mahogany wood grain on the center console, door handles, rear cup holders, rear air vents and steering wheel.
The interior color is also derived from the current Accord, which is divided into ivory and black interiors. However, only the V6 3.5 model is available with a black interior. This will obviously become a shortcoming in today's young age trend of potential consumers. Since then, the 2011 Accord has also introduced a cool black interior in the 2.4EXL-N model, which means that the new Accord has a black interior for consumers to choose from.
The ivory and black interiors each evoke two different visual styles, enriching the range of consumer choices.
◆ 2011 Accord navigation equipment related
The navigation of the current Accord has always been a place where users are somewhat dissatisfied, and the facelift manufacturer has also optimized and upgraded the navigation system of the 2011 Accord.
『2011 Accord Navigation Interface』
First of all, a traffic information display function has been added. This function displays the congestion of the road based on road traffic information (FM radio waves). Currently, this feature is only available in 10 target cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Chongqing, Chengdu, Ningbo, Shenyang, and Tianjin (as of January 2010).
In addition, a voice recognition function has been added, and the driver can turn on the voice navigation function through the voice control button on the steering wheel, so that the driver can safely use the navigation even when driving. Here is a small shortcoming, when you use voice navigation, the voice spoken by the computer voice navigation can be improved, sometimes the computer voice "digital taste" is too serious, it seems a little incongruous.
Every time I see the Chinese Chinese on the Accord center console, I feel very kind, at least for me. Seeing the Chinese signs on the buttons, one is that it will be very convenient, and the other is that the manufacturer is very attentive. I hope that manufacturers can carry forward this point and do more practical things for consumers. ◆ 2011 Accord test drive experience
Finally, we came to the test drive unit, as the 2011 Accord did not make any changes in terms of power and suspension compared to the previous model. The test drive part won't surprise us more.
The test drive model is a 2.4 displacement model, and the engine has not changed. It is still the same 2.4-liter 180-horsepower inline-four engine with a maximum torque of 225Nm and a maximum power of 132kW paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.
This powertrain does not have much advantage in today's market, and the overly mediocre and soft power output is only enough in everyday life. However, we didn't find the slightest surprise in the engine compartment of this facelift. The 2011 Accord 2.4 and 3.5 models are equipped with stiffeners to improve driving stability. The introduction of the equalizer bar can effectively strengthen the rigidity of the body, reduce the angle of roll, and make the steering of the vehicle more flexible and direct.
The 2011 Accord is equipped with the VGR Variable Gear Ratio Steering System, which works by adjusting the gear clearance of the steering wheel rack to make lane changes or steering more precise when driving at high speeds, and more agile maneuverability when making a U-turn at low speeds.
In terms of suspension, the double wishbone front suspension multi-link independent rear suspension is adopted, and the overall chassis suspension of the 2011 Accord is more comfortable and tuned. The suspension will help you filter out most of the road surface impurities during daily driving, and the suspension can also play its role just right when cornering in daily driving. But when driving a little more aggressively, the steering and more comfort-tuned chassis suspension can be a drag on you.
The 5-speed automatic transmission has excellent smoothness of shifting, and if you don't deliberately experience the frustration of shifting, you won't be too easy to feel the shift process during daily driving. It's just that there is a feeling of lack of confidence when overtaking.
◆ Summary
The 2011 Accord has not changed much. The shape changes basically have only one purpose, which is to make the 2011 Accord look more youthful and thus capture the hearts and minds of young consumers. Over the years, the improvement has been made step by step, making the Accord more in line with the hearts of Chinese consumers. In a sense, the Accord is like being "tailor-made" for the Chinese market. The many advantages of the Accord are precisely the excitement that Chinese consumers are most concerned about. Manufacturers have a keen sense of smell to the hearts of consumers, and constantly improve the products.
Since this test drive is only one day, and the driving roads are all social paved roads. In terms of performance, I will not focus on it, because there is no change in the entire powertrain, and this article will only show you the difference in configuration and appearance compared to the current model. At present, there is no more accurate news about the listing of the 2011 Accord, please continue to pay attention to Autohome, we will present you with the relevant information of the 2011 Accord in a timely manner.