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2010 Honda Accord in Atlanta

June 9th, 2010 6 comments

Honda Carland had just recently completed sales training on the 2010 Honda Accord. The summer months are interesting, due to the fact the new model release for the Toyota Camry. People always ask…”Why Honda” or “Why Toyota”. This is why I prefer the 2010 Honda Accord over the 2011 Toyota Camry.The 2010 Honda Accord  is bigger, suspension is more sport-tuned, drive by wire with throttle control, and resale values according to the experts.

The 2010 Honda Accord passenger volume is 106 cubic feet, almost 5 cubic feet more than the Camry. Not to mention, the 2010 Honda Accord almost categorically is larger in every standardized measurement. Front driver headroom, passenger headroom, rear headroom, legroom, and shoulder room. When you sit in a 2010 Honda Accord, it just feels like more substance and space!

Size is not the only thing that matters… taking a deeper look at the throttle system. The 2010 Honda Accord uses a “Drive by Wire” Throttle system. Which by Honda’s definition means “ The Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system helps enhance the driving character of the Accord Sedan. With smart electronics connecting the throttle pedal to the throttle butterfly valve in the intake manifold, the engine response can be optimized to suit the driving conditions and to better match the driver’s expectations.” , which is great! Digging a bit deeper, Vehicle Stability Assist which is on all Honda Accords seems to be a major difference maker for me. Vehicle Stabilty Assist will by Honda’s definition ”

Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) is standard on all Accord models.  During an under-steer or over-steer condition, it can brake individual wheels and/or reduce engine power to help restore your intended course. That is tops to me… it cuts the engine power through the Drive By Wire Mechanism. I want to know that the vehicle I am in has some innovative technology to help minimize the chances of an accident or loss of control. Atlanta traffic demands an intuitive driver, as well as a vehicle!
 
Now, if there is a minor or major frontal collision. All Honda Accords have “ACE- Advanced Compatibility Engineering- which again by Honda’s definition means- “The Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure is a Honda exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal collisions. The ACE design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment and can help to more evenly disperse the forces transferred to other vehicles in a crash.” Honda did the research to help absorb crash enegergy from a frontal collision by various sizes of vehicles. This Honda Signature Technology will keep the crash energy out of the passenger compartment!  
Suspension, what does it matter? Suspension is basically the handling characteristics of a vehicle. The 2010 Honda Accord suspension is the Independent wishbone suspension. This suspension will force the tire tread to remain perpendicular to the road, allowing a more confident handling. Honda describes the advanced double wishbone front suspension as : “  The advanced double wishbone front suspension uses both lower and upper control links. This allows Honda engineers the flexibility to tune the suspension for predictable cornering feel and emergency maneuvering, to ensure a smooth and stable ride.” The suspension innovations of racing has trickled down to the Accord, and the drive of an Accord is very confident on the road!  
Resale Value for Honda has and will continue to be one of the industry’s best for the 2010 Honda Accord. According to ALG, there is only a 2% difference in 36 month residual values between a 2010 Honda Accord and a 2011 Toyota Camry. The Accord has won several KBB.com best residual or resale value awards. Not to mention, Edmunds.com rates it a “Top Pick”. Polk rates Honda as a brand that has the highest loyalty rating, and on top of that KBB.com recently awarded the Honda Brand with the best resale value award. The Accord has been a 10 best in Car& Driver for a record 24 years! So by all means, it is not hard to see the value placed on Honda by some of the top industry experts! If you are interested in a new 2010 Honda Accord or a quality pre-owned or used Accord in Atlanta please visit our group site ShopCarland.com !
Referenced Honda.com and Intellichoice