Spy Shots: 2008 Honda Accord interior from the inside
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The 2008 Accord represents the biggest launch Honda has undertaken since the Civic in 2006, and everything from quality to design has to be just right for the Accord to maintain its lofty position in the midsize sedans pecking order. We've been looking forward to a production-ready view of the Accord's interior, and now we've found it. The scribes over at The Mags Report have a few pics from inside the Accord's cabin, and since the 2003 Accord has a great interior, Honda didn't have to start fresh. Instead, the designers came up with a different interpretation of what already works. The center console is now wider, and buttons appear to be a little larger. Vehicle information has been moved from above the navigation screen to below it, which should make external temperature and HVAC info easier to read. Center vents are also moved below the navigation screen, which helps make the Accord interior look less vertical. Honda also included some tasteful bright work, which further contrasts the two-tone interior.While the exterior spy shots we've seen from the Accord look a bit dull, Honda appears to have taken a less conservative approach on the inside. Quality materials and well-placed controls never look bad together, but the 2003 interior may look a little classier than what we'll be getting shortly. Let us know what you think after the jump. To see more pics of the Accord from the inside, click the read link below.
[Source: The Mags Report]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Aetius 8:04AM (8/17/2007)
Can you say 'BMW'? And that includes the finest details, inclu. the 3-Series gauges.
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1337 9:53AM (8/17/2007)
Hey, kudos to Honda for copying an excellent interior design from a car that costs $10-20k more!
Don 4:37PM (8/17/2007)
Nothing earth shattering, but it looks nailed together with typical Honda care and quality.
Happy Honda Homer 8:19AM (8/17/2007)
Interesting layout. Looks like they got rid of the touch screen nav since the LCD is mounted into the dash and, from the looks of it, out of arm's reach.
And who would complain if the interior comes of as BMWish? I wouldn't.
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Kowell 8:25AM (8/17/2007)
So..... aside from changing the steering wheel and trading places with the ACL screen and the vents... what exactly did they do?
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Adam 9:21AM (8/17/2007)
Lame, doesn't look like much changed. My old Nissan has a better interior than that and it has 150,000 miles on it!
Taylor 12:07PM (8/17/2007)
I HATE that steering wheel. Why did they have to change from their standard "H" style wheel to the "T". Their usual wheel is what set them and Acura apart and now everything is going to the "T" design. UGH!!
I also hate the recessed NAV. And it looks like the center console is about to explode. In effect, it looks like a cheap car.
I'd rather have an 07 than an 08 Accord at this point. Very disappointing.
RickCA 1:55PM (8/17/2007)
True that..That steering wheel looks like it belongs on a hummer not an Accord. I agree with the author..the older interior looks much more classy, this looks like an M45 Infiniti dup which is not pretty...
What does this mean or upcoming Acura derrivatives?
MiniMe 8:32AM (8/17/2007)
Hideously drab interior, with the cheap feeling switch gear Honda is famous for no doubt.
Why do they have to crank out this drab, dark, plastic crap interior.
The Japanese auto companies don't even care about quality any longer. They're just going through the motions, mailing it in, dull drab formless applicances, year after year, ...zzzzzz.....
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Kowell 8:45AM (8/17/2007)
Oh sure.... because the Big 3 all use prime quality plastics in all their interiors..... I think Chrysler even scored a prize for the great plastics used it's vehicules lately didn't they....
Bob-omb 11:32AM (8/17/2007)
One of the dumbest comments I've ever read.
blogged to death 11:32AM (8/17/2007)
Really?...Really? - You think Honda uses cheap plastics and switches? Where the heck have you been the last 30 years. Honda, Toyota, VW and the luxury makes have had this in the bag as one of their highest accomplisments. Bringing quality to the interior with great tactile feel and operation of their switches.
I've got a Chevy, Porsche and a Honda in my garage right now. The Porsche and Honda have excellent quality interior with quality material and excellent ergonomics. The Chevy is no where near that build level. Man...you gotta get a life and stop drinking that Kool-Aid!
Don 4:38PM (8/17/2007)
Cheap feeling switchgear? Have you even BEEN in a Honda? The switchgear is one they're known for: perfect tactile feedback, and good solid materials.
MiniMe 5:15PM (8/17/2007)
You Koolaid soaked Honduh lemmiings need to get a clue. Ask yoursevles on question: in how many color schemes can you get this fantastic interior on the new Accord? That's right ONE, a dull drab charcoal grey shiny plastic unity, ONE.
The new Chevy Malibu is light years ahead of this dated, dull, formless, shapless appliance from Honduh.
And when is Honduh, this paragon of seamless quality, going to start painting the undersides of the trunk lids on its cars? That's waht you lemmings call high quality?
MiniMe 5:15PM (8/17/2007)
You Koolaid soaked Honduh lemmiings need to get a clue. Ask yoursevles on question: in how many color schemes can you get this fantastic interior on the new Accord? That's right ONE, a dull drab charcoal grey shiny plastic unity, ONE.
The new Chevy Malibu is light years ahead of this dated, dull, formless, shapless appliance from Honduh.
And when is Honduh, this paragon of seamless quality, going to start painting the undersides of the trunk lids on its cars? That's waht you lemmings call high quality?
MiniMe 5:15PM (8/17/2007)
You Koolaid soaked Honduh lemmiings need to get a clue. Ask yoursevles on question: in how many color schemes can you get this fantastic interior on the new Accord? That's right ONE, a dull drab charcoal grey shiny plastic unity, ONE.
The new Chevy Malibu is light years ahead of this dated, dull, formless, shapless appliance from Honduh.
And when is Honduh, this paragon of seamless quality, going to start painting the undersides of the trunk lids on its cars? That's waht you lemmings call high quality?
simianspeedster 3:13AM (8/18/2007)
Hey MiniMe:
At least Honda isn't trying to pawn off 4-speed automatics in a brand new car. OUCH!!!
-SimianSpeedster
jsmilesrmhs 8:44AM (8/17/2007)
Well.... It is not bad, it is just very boring. I guess that what makes them sell. Boring Sells.
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importjap 8:47AM (8/17/2007)
Naive to think car makers don't borrow from each other. They all do.
My only issue with this car is front wheel drive, I'd love to see a RWD model for this.
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NeoteriX 8:53AM (8/17/2007)
Why do I think of "Battlestar Galactica" when I see the new interior of the Accord and Civic?
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