Gen Accord Honda Will Launch All 9 Tomorrow

Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) is officially selling the ninth generation Accord in Jakarta, tomorrow. One variant to be launched is the VTi which is the cheapest variant.

 By design, the change is quite large. Body look slimmer and smoother curve of the line. Compared to its predecessor, the headlights are thinner and have been using the projector and the daytime running light. Pattern width chrome trim on the grille were moved to the bottom and extending to either side resembles the letter "U". Vent underneath wider and shape of the house and the fog lamps turning into the box. While the rear design is more akin to the seventh generation, especially in the curve of the trunk and bumper. Brake lights look more elegant and more prominent than the surface of the body side.

In the cabin, lots of new features. In the center of the dash there are 2 screen monitor, which the 7-inch has a function as intelligent multi-information display (i-MID). Being under it with a smaller size to operate audio with touch screen features. In addition there is a button on the steering wheel is now to set the audio system and cruise control.

There is the addition of several new technologies that are now owned by the lowest variance. Such as throttle control for more efficient driving called Econ mode activation button located on the dash right of steering wheel. Then there is the rearview camera on the left (lane watch) provide visual information invisible area (blind spot) that works when the left turn signal is active. Conditions on the left side will show up on the monitor. There are also regulatory cabin silence (active noise control) and hill start assist.

Power source, as reported previously using Earth Dream engine, i-VTEC, DOHC, direct injection with the same 2.4-liter capacity. Owned power down from 180 PS to 176 PS with 225 Nm of torque remains.