New Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC automatic review

The new Honda Accord, both in saloon and Tourer estate forms, arrived in the UK in 2008 with a much bolder styling, a higher interior quality, and added specification to move the product closer to the premium end of the D-segment (upper medium), the home of the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

The range includes 2.0-litre and 2.4-litre petrol engines and the second generation 2.2-litre turbodiesel unit, all Euro 5 compliant. Whilst an automatic transmission was available for petrol powered models, until now the diesel variants were manual transmission only and that left a big hole in their line-up. [more..]