The 2012 Honda Accord Euro made its official debut at the ongoing 2011 Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne. The 2012 model year is an updated version of the second generation of the Accord Euro that debuted in the Australian market in 2008. It features an improved fuel economy and new design features.
The front grille is modified in the new Accord Euro. A two-bar design replaces the existing three-bar design. The car also features a redesigned front bumper, fog light surrounds and air intakes. The color of the tail lights is changed to ‘soft red’ and a chrome boot-lid strip is also added to the car.
The interior is also upgraded in the 2012 model year. The door handles, console, steering and other components are finished with a satin-plastic look. The other upgrades include a new foldaway key design, integrated Bluetooth in the steering wheel , USB input with iPod integration and Trailer Stability Assist as standard in all models.
The fuel efficiency of the Accord Euro is increased in the new model year. It now has a combined cycle fuel economy of 8.7 liters/100 km in the six-speed manual model and 8.5 liters/100 km in the five speed automatic one. The previous Euro had a fuel economy of 8.9 liters/100 km irrespective of the transmission.
Other features include automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers as standard in the entry model. The Luxury model features HID headlights, while the Luxury Navigation model features new bi-HID headlights with auto low/high beam and a cornering function that operates at speeds of up to 40 km/hr.
The entry level model with a six-speed manual transmission comes with a price tag of $30,340 and the range topping Luxury navigation five-speed automatic is offered for $43,140, excluding government and dealership charges.-nitrobahn.com
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