HONDA:8th Generation Accord Packed with Stylish Exterior & Cutting Edge Technologies

Malaysia will have reasons to rejoice as the latest generation of one of the world's bestselling car models-the eighth generation Honda Accord has finally make its way here!The All new Accord has three variants:the enhanced 2.0 liter 4 Cyclinder 16 Valve i-VTEC engine,the 2.4 liter i-VTEC engines with 4 Cyclinder 16 Valve DOHC, which provide balance between performance and fuel economy and the new 3.5 liter i-VTEC V6 engine with the 6-Cyclinder in V-Formation 24 valve,the first ever and most powerful in the Accord line-up.The 2.4 liter i-VTEC model at 180ps has the highest engine power of its class.According to Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer,Mr Atsushi Fujimoto,the eighth generation Accord was designed to exceed expectations with premium technologies such as fuel economic and enviromental Variable Cyclinder Management (VCM) System;the handling refining Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) Steering;the power transition-easing Shift Hold System and further enhanced safety features.He added the 2008 Accord are more powerful,more fuel efficient than before and all the engines will come with 5-Speed Automatic Transmission to offer a smoother drive.The 3.5 liter V6 model will incorporate the Honda developed Variable Cyclinder Management (VCM) technology,which enables the achievement of an optimal balance between fuel economy and power.It does so simply by operating in a six-cyclinder mode for power ,four and three cyclinder modes for efficiency-this means the smart engine has the ability to switch between the three modes of combustion according to driving needs and situations.The innovation lies in the VCM system's to intelligently close both the intake and exhaust valves of the cyclinders that are not in use ,thus pumping losses associated with intake and exhaust are eliminated,making the car more fuel saving and enviromental.In additon the VCM system in complemented with noise and vibration reduction system known as the new Active Control Engine Mount (ACM) and Active Noise Control (ANC) to ensure a quiet and smooth switch-over in cyclinder operations.Handling gets even more precise in the new 2008 Accord with the newly improved Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) Steering.This mechanism not only gives better stability for straight and high speed safety but also smoother and more responsive handling with its smaller turning radius for low speed driving expecially during parking.In term of gear shift management,the Shift Hold System was featured in All New Accord for comfortable ride on winding roads.A comprehensive approach was adopted by the eighth generation model which intergrates sophisticated safety technologies like G-Force Control Technology (G-CON) an advanced technology developed to control the G-Force or crash energy the driver experience during a collision ,the revolutionary Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure is an extension of G-CON designed for better front collision performance.ACE body design helps to disperse the impact to a larger surface,thus limiting cabin intrusion.Additional safety features in the 2008 includes an Advanced 6 Airbag System, Pedestrian Safety features and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA).For more information log on to http://www.honda.com.my/ or call Honda Toll Free number at 1-800-88-2020.