Honda announced today that it will unveil a new version of the Accord at this year's Geneva auto show - the 2009 Honda Accord Type S. The 2009 Honda Accord Type S will be powered by the 2.2-litre i-DTEC diesel engine equipped with a revised turbocharger and cylinder head and a larger intercooler. The 2009 Honda Accord Type S outputs 180PS at 4000rpm, which is 30 PS more than the standard model, and 380Nm of torque at 2000rpm (also 30 Nm more than standard).
The 2009 Honda Accord Type S sits on 18-inch alloy wheels and features clear indicator covers, a Type S badge and 2 new exterior colors.
The 2009 Honda Accord Type S price has not been announced yet, but the company says it will be available in both saloon and Tourer versions when it will go on sale later this year.
Honda Press Release:
A higher-powered, sportier Accord Type S will be unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in March.
This more powerful variant of Honda’s D-sector model uses the acclaimed 2.2-litre i-DTEC diesel engine, like the standard Accord, but thanks to a revised turbo-charger, cylinder head and larger intercooler, produces 180PS at 4000rpm, a 30PS increase on the standard model with the peak power
coming at the same rpm. Torque has also increased 30Nm to 380Nm at 2000rpm.
"The 180PS diesel model will be a welcome addition to the Accord range, especially for company car drivers that want a high-specification car in an even sportier package," said Graham Avent, Manager – Corporate Operations, Honda (UK). "This model will undoubtedly appeal to high-performance diesel enthusiasts, looking for that something extra, but we hope it will also create a halo-effect across the diesel Accord range."
As well as a significant increase in power, the Type S sits on a new design of 18-inch alloy wheels and gains clear indicator covers, a Type S badge plus two new paint colors – Premium White Pearl and Basque Red.
The Type S will be available in either saloon or Tourer bodyshapes with manual transmission.
Performance, fuel economy and emissions data will be available once homologation is completed,
and pricing will be announced nearer the on sale date later this year.
