Guangzhou Eighth Generation is definitely not the most expensive and luxurious model at this Guangzhou Auto Show, but it is indeed the most concerned model, which can be said to be the biggest highlight of this auto show.
It is worth mentioning that the Guangben Eighth Accord was released only two months after the release of the North American Eighth Accord, so it is worth saying "Good!" The label of overseas synchronization is not a deceptive cover.
Media parties and people in the industry unanimously praised the Accord as "the strongest Accord in history", so where is this strongest? What are the differences between the North American version and the American version? When will it be listed? In what range will the price be set? This series of questions are what netizens are most concerned about. Don’t worry, let’s solve these mysteries one by one.
● First of all, briefly compare some differences in appearance between the overseas version and the domestic version of the Eighth Generation Accord.
From the side, the front combination headlights are slightly different. Generally speaking, the appearance of the domestic Accord remains highly consistent with that of the overseas version, but the configuration is increased in a small place. As for the interior, we haven’t got the interior map of Guangzhou Honda Eighth Accord, so we can’t judge whether it will be different from the overseas version for the time being.
● Why is it praised as "the strongest Accord in history"
3.5LV6 3-stage variable management (VCM)i- engine +VGR variable mechanical speed ratio power steering system+brand new chassis+active control engine support (ACM) and active noise control (ANC) = the strongest Accord in history. Guangzhou Honda’s eighth-generation Accord has a 2.4L four-cylinder engine and a 3.5LV6 engine to choose from. The 2.4L Accord is equipped with K24A8 engine, which is up to 132KW, 2.4L higher than the current Accord.
But when it comes to power, it should be 3.5V6 version. This car has brought advanced technology, such as variable. Guangzhou Honda’s eighth-generation Accord 3.5L engine is an i-VTEC engine with a three-stage variable cylinder management (VCM) in V6. When in use, the three, four and six cylinders can be switched freely, which can control the fuel consumption very well and is even better than the seventh generation.
The engine will put all six cylinders into operation when the vehicle starts, accelerates or climbs a hill. Under the conditions of medium speed cruise and low engine load, the system will only operate one cylinder bank, that is, three cylinders. During moderate acceleration, high-speed cruise and gentle slope driving, the engine will run with four cylinders.
With the help of three working modes, the VCM system can carefully determine the working displacement of the engine to keep it consistent with the driving requirements at any time. Because the system will automatically close the intake valve and exhaust valve of the non-working cylinder, it can avoid the loss of suction and exhaust related to intake and exhaust, and further improve the fuel economy. VCM system achieves the highest performance and the highest fuel economy-these two characteristics usually cannot coexist in conventional engines.
Other technologies that use talents, such as VGR (Variable Speed Ratio Steering), are more accurate in driving and more flexible and light in low speed. Moreover, it adopts a brand-new chassis, which surpasses its predecessors-the seventh generation in power, steering, handling and riding comfort, so that the high-speed stability and grip of the car can be better reflected, including the reduction of noise during driving-the eighth generation Accord can be said to be the strongest Accord in history.
● Guangzhou Honda Eight-Generation Accord is close to Class C and is it a B++ class model? Will it become the benchmark for domestic car grades?
In terms of size, the classification of the eighth-generation Accord has changed from "medium-sized" by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to "large-sized", and its size and space have surpassed all competitors at the same level. This size can meet the customer’s requirements for four adult passengers in the front and rear seats to enjoy the same seat comfort.
Although the manufacturer has not announced the specific technical details, Fu Shoujie, executive deputy general manager of Guangzhou Honda, said that in the China market, the eighth generation Accord has completely surpassed the existing concept of B-class car, approaching or even reaching the level of C-class car, and it is a veritable "B++ class" car, thus setting a brand-new coordinate for the middle and high-class car market in China.
Fu Shoujie, executive deputy general manager of Guangzhou Honda, said that in the past, Accord was the benchmark of price, and now it is more appropriate to measure it with the benchmark of grade.
● Can Guangben’s eighth-generation Accord King regain the mid-to high-end sales champion?
This reminds me of the story of Simba, the lion king, but I wonder if the new Accord can successfully perform the drama of the return of the king and regain the throne from his hands. After Camry went public, it once created a monthly sales record of 16,000 cars. This may be an insurmountable obstacle for the opponent. But it seems that the Eight-Generation Accord has the confidence to say something beyond it. Fu Shoujie, deputy general manager of Guangzhou Honda, said that next year, Guangben New Accord will return to the throne of middle and high-end car sales champion. I hope that the eighth generation Accord will sell 200,000 vehicles next year.
Say these words, I believe that I am not cheering myself up out of thin air. At present, the production capacity of Guangben has reached 360,000, with two factories, four models and 18 varieties. There are nearly 320 terminal sales. This laid the foundation for the Accord’s successful flop.
● When will Guangzhou Honda’s new Accord go on the market? The forecast is the first half of January next year.
The official said that it is not the time to announce the listing date and price, but one thing is certain. Although the official refused to disclose it, I believe that the new Accord is ready to go, and the large-scale promotion of the old Accord has lasted for a long time. From the market situation, some models have been out of stock. Therefore, it can be speculated that the old Accord has stopped production or reduced production, and the new Accord has stepped up production online.
In connection with the above, Guangzhou Honda hopes that the new Accord can regain its position as the king of middle and high-end sales, and hopes to sell 200,000 vehicles next year. According to official data of Guangfeng, Camry has sold 180,000 vehicles so far. In other words, it is best to be listed in early January if the Accord wants to win the championship successfully next year, otherwise the pressure will increase with time. Of course, some media said that the new Accord will be listed at the end of this year, but in comparison, it will be more beneficial to go public in January next year.
● What will be the listing price of the new Accord? It is possible to start at 240,000 yuan.
The biggest rival of the new Accord is Camry, and the price range of its 2.4L model is 2298-269800 yuan. However, according to the management of Guangzhou Honda, the new Accord will definitely not fight the price war. If we fight it, it will be a value war. If we fight the price war, the market will undoubtedly bring harm to both automobile manufacturers and automobile consumption. When asked by the media whether there would be a fare increase, the management of Guangben did not directly answer. In the dialogue, Fu Shoujie, executive deputy general manager of Guangzhou Honda, also said that the Accord used to be the benchmark of price, and now it is more appropriate to measure it with the benchmark of grade.
These signals tell us that the listing price of Accord will never be cheaper than that of Camry. Of course, there must be different reasons for technology and configuration. When the eighth generation Honda Accord was listed in North America, there were two kinds of displacement models, 2.4 and 3.5 respectively. The price of the 2.4 displacement model was between 158.9 and 210.8 thousand yuan. According to the price difference (80 thousand yuan) between North America and China, a media predicted that the price of the 8 th generation domestic Accord with 2.4 displacement model might be between 240 and 290 thousand yuan. This estimate is roughly in line with the above discussion. However, Guangzhou Honda’s production capacity is strong, and it is believed that it will not be troubled by production capacity, resulting in high pricing due to insufficient supply. And the price can not be set too much higher than Camry, so it is most likely that the starting price of the domestic listing of the Eighth Generation New Accord will be around 240,000 yuan. Because of the large displacement and the more advanced technology applied to the 3.5L model, it is difficult to estimate the price for the time being.
