Triple Debut For Honda In Geneva 2008

The Accord zone dominates the Geneva stand, where ten examples of the latest Accord are on display in both saloon and Tourer body styles. The new Accord has an evolutionary appearance with a sportier and sleeker exterior for the saloon and, more noticeably, the Tourer. Also on display is the all-new 2.2 litre i-DTEC diesel, from the Accord's new range of engines. This range also includes revised 2.0 and 2.4 litre petrol engines, and all three new engines will comply with the forthcoming Euro 5 emissions standards.

Headlining the environment zone is the FCX Clarity, a 4-seat saloon fuel cell vehicle which emits no pollution, only clean water vapour. Thanks to the V Flow fuel cell stack, the FCX Clarity has a low-slung, dynamic and sophisticated appearance. This landmark car, in the development of fuel cell technology, will be available to lease in the US from this summer and in Japan in the autumn.

The Honda CR-Z concept design study is the basis of a forthcoming global sports hybrid. The CR-Z is a dynamically styled, ecologically conscious concept that allows drivers to enjoy driving while minimising their environmental impact.

Visitors to the stand's competition zone will be treated to the first public viewing of the 2008 Honda RA108 F1 car. Joining the RA108 in the competition zone, is the Honda Civic Type R R3, which is designed to the new FIA Group R3 rally regulations. The eagerly awaited R3 is now available to rally drivers, after a year of intensive and successful testing and competition.

Photo: Hodda

(March 5, 2008)