www.bahrainthismonth.com February 2013 109 The most sculpted ever Honda Accord delivers an even more spacious and comfortable passenger cabin wrapped in a dynamic and prestigious exterior design. “The completely new Accord line-up offers a wide choice of seven different grades in sedan and two grades in the coupé version,” commented Ghassan Al Mahal, marketing manager at National Motors, the exclusive distributor for Honda in the Kingdom, at the launch event. Both models are powered by four-cylinder or V6 engines mated to five-speed or six-speed automatic transmission in the sedan and coupé options respectively. Exterior styling The 2013 Accord’s styling is exhilarating, sophisticated and premium. Starting in the front, a bold new grille imparts a distinctive and dynamic tension that complements the powerful look of the hood’s multiple styling lines. A deeply sculpted character line flows through the door handles and flares upward towards the rear of the vehicle to further convey a sense of dynamism and sporty attitude. The inward slope of the back, where the fenders taper into the trunk and C-pillars, is designed to convey a powerful, athletic stance when viewed from the rear. The new MacPherson front suspension improves ride and handling qualities, while also reducing interior noise, vibration and harshness. There’s also a new lighter aluminum and steel front sub-frame, using a proprietary Honda friction-stir welding process, to reduce drag and improve performance. Interior comforts and convenience Like every Accord before it, the ninth-generation embraces a customer focus from the inside out. Smart interior packaging allows for increased passenger and cargo space in the sedan and the coupé. A completely new interior provides a level of luxury and craftsmanship never before seen in the Accord. The expansive and roomy cabin and generous rear seating area provide excellent levels of visibility and comfort for the driver and all passengers. Although the Accord’s length has decreased and the wheelbase has been shortened, which makes reverse parking easier, the key interior dimensions have grown. Whether seated in the front or the rear, and even within the trunk, there is now more space to accommodate all your needs. Contemporary onboard electronics help the Accord driver to seamlessly interface with the latest generation of compatible personal mobile electronics. Standard features on all Accords include, for example, a bright, full-color eight-inch intelligent Multi-Information Display. This new Honda is also packed with technology to offer a combination of active and passive safety features. The Accord’s impact-absorbing front body design, as an example, can absorb energy in the event of a frontal collision with a pedestrian. The sedan and coupé come in a choice of eight and seven exterior colours respectively, and each vehicle is covered by a three-year (100,000km) warranty. To arrange for a test drive pop into the Honda showroom in Sitra. E Call 17 457-100. The ninth generation of this Japanese classic offers advanced and intelligent features, and comes with a variety of options in both sedan and coupé editions. Sophisticated and Charming NATIONAL MOTOR COMPANY
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