Safety with new Honda Accord
Getting the a new entry-level model for the Honda Accord sedan range will not only mean getting safe and powerful vehicle, it is also affordable.
The 2.0 i-VTEC derivative has a vital statistics of 114kW maximum power and 190Nm torque. Coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox this allows the Accord 2.0 to accelerate from rest to 100km/h in 9.3 sec, while top speed is 217km/h. The automatic version dispatches the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.3 sec, and boasts a maximum speed of 215km/h.
The cost of owning an Accord 2.0 is further reduced by the standard five-year/100 000km service plan, and three-year/100 000km warranty, while the purchase price also includes a one-year roadside assistance package.
The Accord 2.0’s chassis construction features Honda’s proprietary G-control design, which allows the front frame to absorb more impact energy because it is longer, stiffer and straighter. The arch-shaped front side frame absorbs impact energy, and then channels that energy back below the cabin area into the floor frame to minimize cabin intrusion. In addition, the cross members of the adjoining main frame surround the fuel tank, providing a protective perimeter frame. This arrangement assures high body rigidity, and improved crashworthiness.
The Accord 2.0 is equipped with dual front, side and curtain airbags, side impact beams in the doors, front and rear inertia reel seatbelts with pre-tensioning, Isofix child seat indicators and childproof rear door locks.
Active safety systems include ABS anti-lock control for the all-disc braking system, operating in tandem with electronic brake force distribution (EBD), and emergency braking assistance (EBA).
The Accord 2.0’s headlights activate automatically, and the car features an auto-dipping rear-view mirror. Other security measures include a transponder-equipped key linked to an immobilizer, and an alarm system.
The seventh generation, four-door Accord is distinguishable by its aggressive-front-end treatment, dominated by the V-shaped grille and prominent ‘H’ of the Honda badge. It’s a look reinforced by the low airdam with integrated fog lamps, the powerful sweep of the bonnet line and the slim, multi-element headlights.
Inside, space, quality and ergonomics are valued. The sculpted front bucket seats and individually contoured rear bench seats are upholstered in genuine leather, complemented by soft-touch, textured plastics and glossy wood veneer finishes. Those front seats are electrically adjustable, including for height, while the driver’s seat also features adjustable lumbar support. The driver also gets a three-spoke steering wheel that’s fully adjustable for rake and reach, and features controls for the audio and cruise control systems.