Honda Adds Accord Sport GT to UK Range

The door may have closed for the Honda AccordRear boot spoiler, smoked headlights, and foglights
Hybrid - which Honda decided to discontinue in the U.S.Carbon-effect inlay fitted within the dashboard and
after disappointing sales, but in the UK, a high speccentre console
sporty Accord model has just been unveiled alongsideRed illuminated dials
'Price Fighter' SE.Voice-activated Satellite Navigation system
In September, two new versions of the Accord will bePremium Audio system that includes a 6CD changer
launched to help Honda battle for honors in theCruise control
competitive D-sector saloon market.Bluetooth Hands Free Telephone
Sales of the Accord are reportedly on the increase inTourer fitted with rear section privacy glass
2007, with fleet sales already up by 68 per cent. TheThe Sport GT is on sale from 1 September, priced
car also continues to win industry awards for itsfrom: £20,767 (OTR).
refinement, handling and practicality. Customer'Price Fighter' SE
feedback however, has urged Honda - maker of topPowered by Honda's much-lauded 2.2-litre i-CTDi
of the line Honda clutch kit to launch two new gradesengine, the new diesel-engined Accord SE has been
of the model in the UK.developed as an entry-level diesel Accord, specifically
"The Accord always finishes near the top of ownerto act as a 'Price Fighter'.
surveys, which shows that its drivers love the car,""This new keenly-priced car continues the theme of
says Bernard Bradley, Head of Sales for Honda (UK).Accord, which has always been to offer a high-spec
"But our dealers tell us new buyers - especially thosesaloon with the quality you'd expect from a Honda -
from the corporate sector - want a version thatbut at an extremely competitive price, with low running
combines the advanced technology offered bycosts. If you're talking about value for money, the
high-end models, with more of the sporting featuresAccord SE beats most cars in the sector, even the
from other Accords in the range."new arrivals," said Bernard Bradley.
The result is the new Sport GT, an Accord thatThe diesel SE may be priced at a highly competitive
delivers sharp, nimble handling with performance car£18,600 (OTR), but it looks to be worth it with the
styling and high-grade equipment.car's remarkable features that include 16-inch alloys,
The new Accord Sport GT 2.2 i-CTDi features asstability assist, 6-speed gearbox and Bluetooth Hands
standard:Free Telephone -- all fitted as standard.
Dark Chrome door handles and front grilleThe cleaner, low-consumption 2.2-litre i-CTDi engine on
17-inch (Saloon) or 16-inch (Tourer) alloy wheels in Darkboard and the low list price are a big plus for company
Graphite finishcar users.
Premium White Pearl paint option - exclusive to thisModel / Price (OTR)
modelAccord 2.2 i-CTDi SE (saloon) / £18,600
Sports suspensionVW Passat 2.