Discussion for the new 9th generation Honda Accord (2013 - ). Since the one in the main The Fast & The Furious becomes bashing thread and hard to follow, probably this topic will be best suited for all latest Accord owners.

Feel free to go to the following thread for Accord vs others or my airbags are more than yours:

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2462740

Specs:



Brochure, download here: The New Accord 2013 - Honda Malaysia

Honda Accord is voted the best for Segment D car category by Driven TV/paultan.org. Check the review here:



Knowledgebase:

1. 2013 Accord Navi - Diagnosis(please explore with care)
2. USA: Accord 9th Gen FAQ

This post has been edited by wiraone: Apr 2 2014, 06:17 PM

i'm looking at the accord to replace my aging perdana V6. Anyone upgraded to the accord 2.4 can tell me what is the fuel consumption like? not interested in the 2.0 as the LED headlamps and the ED engine are the deciding factors.

Most potential 2.4 owners are still waiting for delivery....

yes. my SA told me i can only get mine on January 2013 b4 CNY, unless i booked before the launching date.

Do most owners get the 2.0 or 2.4 and why? A bit worried whether the new Earthdreams engine is reliable. And the 18" inch rim, is it going to be costly replacing the tyres?

In short, I am trying to see whether it is worth paying extra 22k to get the 2.4 or could it be that the 2.0 is actually better maintenance wise in the future?

22k is not a big sum but could it be counter productive?

Lets see what we get for the extra 22K

Honda Accord 2.4 VTi-L (RM172, 800 OTR with Insurance) comes with the following additional features
+ 15 kW (20 PS) more power
+ 35 Nm more torque
+ LED head lamps
+ 18-inch wheels (rim+tyres)
+ Hydrophilic door mirror
+ Premium sound system with sub-woofer (6-speakers)
+ Auto dimming rear view mirror
+ Power operated rear sunshade
+ Four-way power operated passenger seat
+ Full wood grain trim
+ Side airbags
+ Lane Watch
+ Active cornering lights
+ Paddle shifters

Bro wiraone if possible please add poll of variant(2.0, 2.0 VTL and 2.4 Vtl and colors

@RVN10, fixed .. poll added.

This post has been edited by wiraone: Oct 9 2013, 05:57 PM

yes. for me, 22k is worth the price with so many extra features. but bear in mind, after 5 years, when you want to sell it, there will be no diff in price between 2.0 and 2.4

let's list out what are the downsides of 2.4 compared to 2.0:-

- double the cost of roadtax
- higher FC
- tires are more expensive to replace
- low profile tires so rims are prone to damage
- same 5 speeder as the 2.0
- still no curtain airbags
- not that much more powerful compared to 2.0
- potentially higher maintenance cost for engine

Add also more expensive LED headlamps if need to replace.

I suggest try to test drive both 2.0 & 2.4 and go with what your heart tell you

Double post

This post has been edited by RVN10: Oct 9 2013, 11:06 PM

is the 2.4 available to test drive?

went to 2 showrooms and they only have the 2.0

Try Era Baru Sales at Jalan Seminyih. I test drive 2.4 there.

Some member said Global Almighty Bangi also have 2.4 for test drive.

Generally Honda has instructed the dealers not to use 2.4 as display car or as test drive car due to its limited availability and released it to customer. That the reason most showroom use 2.0 as display and test drive car (cost could be the other reason i think).

should we wait the 2014 unit due to depreciation factor, comparing to get one in year end 2013 if you have the chance?

Depends on your preference.... I am looking to get as soon as possible so I don't mind to take 2013 unit in November. ....

i think our Malaysia earth dream engine is same as previous version, slight modified for reduce co2.

the true earth dream will have the same performance like mazda 6 2.5 !

haiz, its hard to decide picking accord or mazda 6.

If bermaz ckd mazda 6 the prices might drop a bit make it even more a competitor to other D segment cars...

But the interior of mazda 6 feel smaller than accord and accord wins hands down in term of interior layout and design.

Mazda 6 wins interm of overall spec...