The eighth generation of the Accord Tourer (station-wagon) was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.
Its sedan sibling was already on the market for a few years.
It was the last generation officially sold on European soil. While its predecessors were nimble and fast, the eighth generation of the Accord Tourer was built for comfort. But unlike its predecessor, the design team took a long time to draw it and it was a more pleasant view.
From the outside, up to the B-pillar, it was the same vehicle as to the sedan. From there on, the body was different. It featured a longer roof and different rear doors. Behind the last row, there was another side window. The back with the tailgate was raked and tried to look more aerodynamic. A small roof-spoiler was placed on top of the rear windscreen.
Inside, there was the same interior for the front, with the large and comfortable seats. There was an extra button to power-open the tailgate when it was fitted. The rear seats offered more headroom than the sedan, but it was enough for tall passengers. The seatbacks were folding in a split 60:40 way.
The Accord had a strong engine lineup consisted of three units: two gasoline units and a diesel. All models were fitted with a standard 6-speed manual, and both gasoline units were available with a 5-speed automatic.