Performance & Handling

You'll feel it immediately. A wider track... lowered centre of gravity... greater body rigidity... and a powerful 2.4L i-VTEC engine. The next generation Accord Euro. Dynamic performance and styling coupled with generous interior space has never looked or felt better.

2.4L i-VTEC engine

Powerful, yet still delivering brilliant fuel economy and emissions, Euro's 2.4 litre i-VTEC engine elevates it into the category of Europe's finest mid-sized sedans.

Engine specificationsHow i-VTEC works (video)
 

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Racing-inspired Paddle-shift

The five-speed automatic Euro features optional paddle shifting in "Drive" mode. The paddles are conveniently mounted on the back of the leather-trimmed steering wheel.

Peak power

More powerful than its predecessor, the 2.4 litre i-VTEC engine delivers a maximum output of 148kW and a maximum torque of 234Nm (manual) or 230Nm (automatic).

A graph shoowing the Accord Euro's power ouput in kW and Nm
 
 

Even parking is perfectly handled

Your Accord Euro Luxury and Luxury Navigation keep performing, even when they're parking. With eight separate sensors to alert you to danger and Multi Information Display, the Euro guides you with ease into any park.

To see how the sensors work, click on the slider button and dragit along the slider bar to the right.

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All-new Suspension

The all-new front double wishbone and rear multi-link suspension assure a smooth ride on rough Australian roads.

Wider, lower and longer

Significantly wider, slightly lower and longer, the Accord Euro delivers agility and high speed stability so you’ll
never be in doubt that it is first and foremost a true driver’s car.

High-rigidity body

Greater body rigidity means that the Euro is even more responsive when cornering – you can really feel it gripping the road.

Sharp, accurate steering

Experience the precision of Euro in its direct, yet effortless electronic power steering control.

 

Superior Handling

18" Alloys make Accord Euro's performance and braking more responsive, enhancing its
sports profile. Standard on Luxury and Luxury Navigation models.

 

Crisp shifting and brisk acceleration

With either a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission, the Euro shifts easily from gear to gear. The powertrain harmony delivers the kind of acceleration that defines performance sedan.

 
 

Grade Logic and Shift Hold Control

When in automatic mode, the automatic transmission incorporates an advanced Grade Logic Control System and Shift Hold Control, both of which work to reduce gear 'hunting' and unnecessary changes.

 

Drive-By-Wire

The drive-by-wire throttle system replaces the conventional throttle cable with an all-electronic system, enabling better communication with the transmission for a smoother drive.