Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC Executive Plus
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Who would know how to clearly and accurately explain where Honda (also or especially in our country) has such an image: technology, sportiness, quality. ...
One thing is for sure: the stonework can be seen first on motorcycles and then on cars, and since Honda's motto is the same as the Honda car (albeit with a different logo), at least part of this good image seems to be , is explained.
Honda was also the first to “succeed” in making Japanese cars appreciated in Europe only when they are made in European style, and not in the American style, which was the unwritten guide for Japanese cars in the second half of the XNUMXth century. last century.
Now it's clear: Honda took one major step to the right with the previous generation Accord. He brought it closer, both outside and inside, to European taste, and at the same time captured the technical step of the local automotive industry - they discovered that automotive technology is (more) not only about the engine, transmission and chassis.
Therefore, you may find the new Accord too similar to the previous one, especially on the outside. This is already the case; few people are able (or willing) to make a revolution instead of the evolution of the form with each generation. In the case of The Accord, revolution would probably also be pointless, since what has already been proven and has not “survived” does not make sense to change too much unless it is absolutely necessary.
The man pressed against the windshield on the driver's door of the test Accord at the gas station and weighed it. His old Chord was five feet away; the new one will clearly sting him and seeks an excuse to replace him, but admits he cannot find one.
Honda clearly doesn't want this, but that's the way it is with evolution. But looks are deceiving: Honda claims the Accord is technically new, including the engine. But that’s the way it is – sometimes a big step for engineers doesn’t mean the same for customers.
Regardless of the technique, it can happen that most clients "fall" inward. Because it is convincing; at least in the front seats, the interior seems to be designed as a whole as the finishing touches move from the dash to the door trim, and the exterior as a whole is not only modern but also expresses some technical language.
The materials, with a few exceptions, are of good quality to look and feel, far from what we saw in the previous generation Accord. At least at first glance, everything is in place: appearance, materials, colors, arrangement of elements, size of elements, ergonomics.
Only a second glance reveals some flaws: the four buttons on the left under the steering wheel completely fall out of the hands and eyes (the most critical is the button for turning off or on the stabilization system) and that the large color screen is very similar to the Civic) only learns navigation (which is still not works in Slovenia!) and an audio system.
At least another on-board computer can handle this; namely, it is placed on a small screen in sensors, where it is scarce for data and somewhat inconvenient for viewing. The design of the indicators can also be a little flawed: the right (for speed plus an information screen in the middle) seems to be a rich design, while the left (for revs) seems empty. On the other hand, the 18 buttons located on the steering wheel seem too complicated to use, but after a little practice everything becomes easy and convenient.
The colors and materials do their job well: the upper dashboard and door trim are matte black, the lower half is predominantly gray and (in this package) a lot of leather.
Nice to look at, the product is beautiful overall, the seats have good side bolsters, and the workmanship is almost flawless. For a more spacious feel, the ceiling is also light gray. European School of Interior Design, Japanese Design and Manufacturing. A good combination.
There are also little things that are important for the owner (and, of course, for passengers) during use. In rare Japanese cars, all windows automatically move in both directions, only some cars usually have two refrigerated boxes, none of them have a knee box (right driver and left co-driver), and few have pedals so modified (for gas , installed below., effective support for the left foot); such a Chord has everything.
The air conditioner made a very good impression on hot days, but we had to “rape” it a little here and there, as it is set to cool gently. The interference with the fan speed quickly eliminated the inconvenience. It is also commendable that such an Accord has special slots in the middle between the seats, which are designed to cool the rear.
At least a class worse, the trunk is cut off. Okay, the Accord is a sedan, which means there's only a hood (not a door) in the back, but even inside, performance could be better. The tracks in the trunk are quite bulging from the floor and to the sides, which leaves a lot of wasted space after loading standard AM suitcases (see technical data).
It is also not prestigious to see the ceiling of the trunk, it is bare, unprotected, because of which all the holes in the metal (body) protrude, and an additional DVD player on the ceiling reduces the convenience of using the trunk. A sensible choice of bags will certainly fill the space better, but it still leaves a bad impression. The (third) reclining rear seat back, like most sedans, is only good for lengthening luggage, not bulk.
The modern technique in this Chord deserves some comment. Cruise control, for example, which is radar, remains active even when the driver changes gear (most of these products in combination with a manual transmission are disengaged when you touch the clutch pedal) and, like all similar cruise controls, can brake ...
Cruise control is also combined with Lane Keeping Assist, which is only active when cruise control is on, and to some extent (when the driver becomes inattentive) can also influence the steering gear and steer the car back into the lane. ... The operation of the system that warns of approaching an obstacle is also slightly different: it must be turned on manually, but it must also be turned on when the engine is restarted; displaying sound and images when approaching an obstacle is also very effective.
The Accord also has Honda's collision warning system (which must be activated manually): when the system calculates the likelihood of a collision from the difference in speed between this and the vehicle in front, it first (simultaneously) warns of this in audible and graphical form. , and at the very end - the driver's seat belt.
With all this technology, you may need a smart key (keyless entry and start), but it certainly seems like too many audible warnings - it starts when the driver shows the key to the lock and ends when the engine stops. "Pink-pink" unnecessarily.
In the "classic" automobile Accord, we involuntarily recall Honda's sporting reputation. The new Accord is pretty discreet and delicate. Let's just say, discreetly sporty. The steering gear, for example, can be briefly described as moderately sporty.
Only a slightly longer test reveals its "weak points": due to the electrification of the servo, it works a little hesitantly and at times "step by step", but we were not able to draw out the rules when it behaves in Here. Most often (but not always), he behaves this way in slow and tight corners (for example, in the city), as well as on fast long corners, his reaction seems uncertain.
It only gives a very good feel when cornering (medium road) and at high speeds (physical limits) when the chassis also works in conjunction with it. Cycling is traditionally excellent; it's only when the driver turns VSA off that the weight of the engine is felt in the nose - to exaggerate, the Accord slips through the front wheels slightly, but almost never slips through the rear.
The suspension and damping setup can feel a bit unfortunate - to achieve a compromise between sportiness and comfort, we would have liked softer springs and slightly firmer dampers. But make no mistake: most of this is only discovered by a (good) driver in an area where you no longer have a driver's license due to speed.
And, of course, the engine. Modern turbodiesels have already spoiled us too much, especially with sound. This Honda is really very quiet (except for starting), but it's almost always a turbo diesel. Especially during acceleration, even in its favorite range (at 2.500 rpm), it usually sounds like a diesel that such a Honda would like better soundproofing. Fortunately, passengers do not feel the vibration, but the experience is not the best. However, this disliked sound completely disappears at higher revs, when the engine seems calm, quiet and smooth.
Motor characteristics, like the mechanics already described, have a hidden sports character. It takes about 1.500, 1.600 rpm to wake up, and since the speed range is considerable, despite the six gears of the gearbox, it is often necessary to shift into first gear. At the opposite end of the operating range, it is the same as most of its kind: 4.000 rpm easy, 4.500 hard and - in terms of driving - unnecessary.
Shifting to 4.000 rpm means a drop in revs of about 1.000, which in turn means a large torque range. If the engine RPM limit is 4.000, it will travel (meter) 6 kilometers per hour in 210th gear. Calm and gentle.
In this interval, the engine is powerful, but not impressive: it pulls well, but not strongly enough to be called sporty. If the reason for this nature is consumption, the engineers did a good job. The gasoil consumption range of this engine is relatively small, as it is difficult to consume less than 7 and more than 5 liters per 11 kilometers, and we were pleased with the average consumption measured in our test of 100 liters. 9 km despite the not very flat right leg. With a little practice and gentleness, a 6 km range can be achieved.
Of course, you can also understand or perceive Accord music in different ways. In a figurative sense. Like the harmony of the driver (and passengers) and the car, like the harmony of mechanics and comfort, perhaps, like the harmony of speed and well-being. In general, Accord has become a serious competitor to well-known European products. Our assessment also confirms this.
Face to face
Alyosha Mrak
I love the mechanics of this Honda (again). The engine is taut yet smooth, and the transmission is a joy to drive. Gear lever movements are short but precise. But I don't like the power steering getting stuck (well, at least in this car), and most of all I think those bulges on the center console could have been shaped differently.
Half of Rhubarb
It will be difficult for the new Accord to convince the casual observer that this is a new generation, but in fact everything on it is really new. On the road, the design is convincing enough, but inside it initially strikes with a bunch of buttons (part of the steering wheel is awkwardly hidden).
I like the quality of workmanship (even when the door is closed, what competitor could learn something), the driving position, the transmission is "supremely" good, the engine brings a smile right at idle. What worries me? Firstly, the sliding leather on the seats, which in the corners spoils all the efforts they put into the shape of the seats, the color screen is difficult to see at times (the sun), the bottom of the trunk is not flat (no glass in this without a flat surface) The biggest surprise in the test The steering wheel became the chord. This servo ... how to say, a weird "return" sensation.
Even with active cruise control, which brakes itself (but not to a complete stop, as, for example, in BMW), Honda engineers will have to spend another hour. This is an extremely rewarding activity that makes highway driving a lot easier, but I don't recommend dropping your concentration. For yours and the health of motorcyclists and those who jump into the overtaking lane between trucks in a "slow program" without the use of rear-view mirrors.
Vinko Kernc, photo :? Aleš Pavletič
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC Executive Plus
Basic data
| Sales: | AC Mobile doo |
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| Base model price: | 38.200 € |
| Test model cost: | 38.650 € |
| Power: | 110kW (150 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 9,6 with |
| Maximum speed: | 212 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 5,6l / 100km |
| Guarantee: | 3-year general and mobile warranty, 12-year anti-rust warranty. |
| Systematic review | 20.000 km |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
| Regular services, works, materials: | 1.432 € |
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| Fuel: | 12.134 € |
| Tires (1) | 2.288 € |
| Compulsory insurance: | 3.280 € |
| CASCO INSURANCE (+ B, K), AO, AO + | 5.465 ( |
| Calculate the cost of auto insurance | |
| Buy up | € 38.143 0,38 (km cost: XNUMX €) |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - front-mounted transversely - bore and stroke 85 × 96,9 mm - displacement 2.199 cm? – compression 16,3:1 – maximum power 110 kW (150 hp) at 4.000 rpm – average piston speed at maximum power 12,9 m/s – specific power 50 kW/l (68 hp) / l) - maximum torque 350 Nm at 2.000 l. min - 2 overhead camshafts (timing belt) - 4 valves per cylinder - common rail fuel injection - exhaust gas turbocharger - charge air cooler. |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives the front wheels - 6-speed manual transmission - gear ratio I. 3,93; II. 2,04; III. 1,30; IV. 0,96; V. 0,78; VI. 0,63; – differential 3,550 – rims 7,5J × 17 – tires 225/50 R 17 Y, rolling circumference 1,98 m. |
| Capacity: | top speed 212 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h in 9,6 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 7,3 / 4,6 / 5,6 l / 100 km. |
| Transportation and suspension: | sedan - 4 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front single suspension, spring legs, three-spoke wishbones, stabilizer - rear multi-link axle, springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer - front disc brakes (forced cooling), rear discs, ABS, mechanical manual rear wheel brake (lever between seats) - rack and pinion steering wheel, electric power steering, 2,5 turns between extreme points. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.610 kg - permissible total weight 2.030 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake: 1.700 kg, without brake: 500 kg - permissible roof load: 60 kg. |
| External dimensions: | vehicle width 1.840 mm, front track 1.590 mm, rear track 1.590 mm, ground clearance 11,8 m. |
| Inner dimensions: | front width 1.540 mm, rear 1.510 mm - front seat length 500 mm, rear seat 480 mm - steering wheel diameter 365 mm - fuel tank 70 l. |
| Box: | 5 seats: 1 aircraft suitcase (36 L), 1 suitcase (85,5 L), 1 suitcase (68,5 L), 1 backpack (20 L). |
Our measurements
| T = 26 ° C / p = 1.210 mbar / rel. vl. = 22% / Tires: Yokohama DB Decibel E70 225/50 / R 17 Y / Mileage status: 2.660 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 10,0s |
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| 402m from the city: | 17,0 years ( 135 km / h) |
| 1000m from the city: | 31,1 years ( 170 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 7,0 / 11,5s |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 10,2 / 11,9s |
| Maximum speed: | 212km / h (WE.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 7,7l / 100km |
| Maximum consumption: | 10,6l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 9,6 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 130 km / h: | 64,4m |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 38,2m |
| AM table: | 39m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 58dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 58dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 56dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 6rd gear | 55dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 3rd gear | 62dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 4rd gear | 60dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 5rd gear | 58dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 58dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 4rd gear | 70dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 5rd gear | 68dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 6rd gear | 67dB |
| Idling noise: | 40dB |
| Test errors: | unmistakable |
Overall rating (355/420)
A package of automotive technology, materials, design, ergonomics and more, dubbed the Accord, comes dangerously close to prestigious European competition. He's gotten to the point where he really fights just for the sake of his image.
Exterior (14/15)
Nice design, but perhaps not very pronounced. Impeccable workmanship.
Interior (114/140)
Driver's rear seat travel is too small, rear seat space is low, trunk is below average. Otherwise very good.
Engine, transmission (37
/ 40)Only the almost always audible, recognizable sound of a diesel engine stands out, otherwise very good propulsion technology.
Driving performance (79
/ 95)Very good gear lever, excellent road position. Best Chord chapter.
Performance (30/35)
It accelerates worse than the factory data, very good maneuverability in a relatively wide rev range.
Security (41/45)
Friendly active safety systems, multiple blind spots and a complete passive safety package.
Economy
Good market value for a used car, very good consumption and excellent warranty conditions.
We praise and reproach
interior appearance
Equipment
chassis
flow, range
inner drawers
control
Appearance
feeling behind the wheel
little internal noise
recognizable diesel voice inside
some hidden switches
navigation does not contain Slovenian map
warning beeps
the driving time is reset to zero every time the engine is started
from time to time undefined, step-by-step operation of the steering wheel
trunk
