Honda's popular midsize coupes and sedans are little changed for 2007, awaiting a redesign due for the '08 model year. Both body styles come in LX, EX, and EX-L trim. Sedans also offer price-leader VP, step-up SE, and gas/electric Hybrid models. The base engine is a 166-hp 4-cyl. LX V6, SE V6, and EX V6 models have a 244-hp V6. The Hybrid has 253 hp from a V6 assisted by an electric motor. The system self-charges the electric batteries; there's no plug-in charging. To save fuel, the Hybrid V6 can deactivate three cylinders while cruising, and automatically stops and restarts at idle. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard in the Hybrid and available for other Accords. A 5-speed manual is standard with the 4-cyl engine, a 6-speed manual is available in V6 coupes and EX V6 sedans.
All Accords come with ABS; V6 models add traction control. Front side airbags and curtain side airbags are standard. Leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats are standard on EX-L, EX V6, and Hybrid. Those models also offer a navigation system with voice control for some navigation, audio, and climate functions. The Hybrid has a unique grille and standard rear spoiler. It also includes Honda's Active Noise Control system, designed to electronically quell mechanical, road, and wind noise.
The 2008 V8 Vantage Volante was caught undesguised at a gas station in Germany. It won’t be a such a big surprise if we’ll see the new Volante roadster at paris Motor Show at the end of this month. The price for the new Volante will be around $130000-$135000. It will will be powered by the same 380hp 4.3-liter V8 as the coupe version.
