Deanh Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Even more pics added... Sedan 1 - MotorTrend Sedan 2 - VTEC Sedan 3 - Autoblog Coupe/Interior - VTEC :reading: just me or does this look very much like a Hyundai.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 just me or does this look very much like a Hyundai.... Not surprising, since most Hyundai designs seem to have been spawned from 90's Honda designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCK Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hmmm..... That greenhouse is very 5 Series-esque, the rest of it firmly places it as one of the safer redesigns on the road today. I'd much rather prefer the Camry over it, as it appears that Toyota went out on more of a limb whereas Honda did what Honda does best. I suppose I should have saw it coming, first the Civic now this. PASS! The New civic and the CR-V are very very polarizing and went on a limb and showed they had balls whetheryou like the design or not, reading your post it is as if you are saying the civic didn't go on a limb with its design, though it is the most radical designed compact on sale in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 The New civic and the CR-V are very very polarizing and went on a limb and showed they had balls whetheryou like the design or not, reading your post it is as if you are saying the civic didn't go on a limb with its design, though it is the most radical designed compact on sale in the US. Nope, not what I was getting at whatsoever...... The Civic was mentioned as yet another reason why I loathe Honda's recent design language. Not to group it in with the banal styling of the new Accord. That said I will reserve final judgement until the wraps are finally pulled off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 That coupe sure looks like a letdown compared to the concept they showed too. Not that I expected any different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconman13 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 BTW, kinda funny that those will be the base alloys for the Accord, while on the Ford they're the premium wheels. I guess I dont get it. The base wheels on an Accord are steel with plastic hubcaps just like the base wheels on a Fusion. You make it sound like the base Accord gets 17 in Alloy wheels. And BTW, the premium wheel for the Fusion in the 08 guide is an 18 inch also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 I guess I dont get it. The base wheels on an Accord are steel with plastic hubcaps just like the base wheels on a Fusion. You make it sound like the base Accord gets 17 in Alloy wheels. And BTW, the premium wheel for the Fusion in the 08 guide is an 18 inch also. Is the 08 Guide published somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconman13 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 (edited) 08 Fusion Order guide Looks like I may eat my words on this. I thought I read that the Sport Appearance package would get 18 inch wheels, but it doesnt look like it. At least I couldent find it. Dont know where I read it. Edit: Found it. NEW PACKAGES AVAILABLE Sport Appearance Package (14T) Availability: — Optional on SE and SEL (FWD only) — Available only w/the following exterior colors: Black, Silver Birch or Red Fire — Available only w/Charcoal Black interior (DW) — Available w/optional unique leather seats (incl. red stitching and red seat inserts) (KW) — NA w/optional rear spoiler Includes: — Smoked black chrome grille w/color-keyed fog lamp bezels — 18" aluminum wheels and tires w/black painted pockets— Sport-tuned suspension — Unique decklid "lip" spoiler — Red cloth accents on seats, door trim and red stitching on seats, steering wheel and center console — Optional leather seats with red leather seat inserts and red stitching on seats, steering wheel and center console — Unique brushed-aluminum radio Edited May 14, 2007 by falconman13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcsario Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 Correct me if I am wrong, I see two members being equally nasty to one another, yet only one being "called out"? And I am impartial either way, but why are both not being equally warned? Because it's RJ. Do a search for "moron", "dumbass", "idiot", etc. They'll never be banned, just check his banning record so far. It's ok to make personal attacks and have a temper as long as you're one of the "good" guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebritt Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Civic is radically designed, but sales are not all that great. The "old" Corolla outsells it handily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 YAWN! :boring: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Civic is radically designed, but sales are not all that great. The "old" Corolla outsells it handily. Well Corolla/Matrix sales are bundeled aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Well Corolla/Matrix sales are bundeled aren't they? Corolla is also cheaper than the Civic, if memory serves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbeck Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 (edited) Civic is radically designed, but sales are not all that great. The "old" Corolla outsells it handily. Honda upped the prices substantially with this new-generation Civic. The EX sedan (with automatic, navigation system and satellite radio) is now $21,000+. The LX models are also more expensive. People who bought one of the cheaper models a few years ago are coming back to trade and discovering that the $15,000 Civic sedan is a thing of the past. And even if they don't balk at the price, the styling is too "out there" for them. Many head right on over to the Toyota dealer for a Corolla. Honda has also been offering "Special Edition" Accord sedans that are not that much more expensive than a Civic EX sedan with automatic. A fair number of people figure that spending a bit more for a bigger (and more conservatively styled) car is a good deal. As for this new Accord - I'm not liking the Altima "kink" in the rear door window, or the taillight treatment that reminds me of the late, unlamented Saturn L-Series. Edited May 15, 2007 by grbeck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 As for this new Accord - I'm not liking the Altima "kink" in the rear door window, or the taillight treatment that reminds me of the late, unlamented Saturn L-Series. Now that you mention the L-series, the grille looks a bit similar to that also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smok Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 I think it's nice, and the 5 series comparison is pretty legit for the profile. Not as brave of a re-design as the civic, but an improvement. It will sell better than the current. I don't like how the headlamps bulge out. Same for the rears... The current Ford Fusion design will stand the test of time more so than this one. What they lack in style they'll make up with a great powertrain......You have to remember, most people do not focus primarily on the sheetmetal, rather powertrain, reliability, safety, word of mouth, resale value.....That's why the 'not so great looking' CRV is selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Definitely better than the current Camry, but I never get that excited about either. They always seem overpriced and not quite as comfortable as a comparable American brand car. I honestly can't see the love for the Camry. Its goofy-looking on the outside, while seemingly cold and bland on the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Honda owners will eat it up. But, it wont be #1 again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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