Enjoy your coupes while they last

[zroger73]

The Accord coupe is officially dead as of this morning's live 2018 Accord reveal.

I wouldn't be surprised if the 10th gen Civic coupe will be the last.

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[exyia]

I caught the stream on facebook from a friend about halfway through (after they pulled the cover, the crowd then covered it so I didn't get to look at the car that much)

- Wow they dropped the Coupe. I was never big on the Accord coupe, but hearing it would come with a 2.0L TypeR variant engine this time, I was interested/hoping the Accord Coupe might be a more exciting alternative to my disappointment in the Si. Guess I'll have to warm up to the idea of having a family sedan looking car if I want one

- Honda Sensing standard across the line was shocking. His emphasis on bringing manuals back just before mentioning Honda Sensing makes me think that also includes manual transmission equipped models (which, as we discussed in the other Si thread, would make sense since they're bringing it on the 6MT Fit)

- It definitely looks huge (hence why I was hoping for a Coupe). I'm sure the average consumer will love the interior room, but I hope the market is starting to hit the brakes on making cars bigger and bigger. Our Civics already has a rear seat that's hard to complain about

Given that I didn't get to look at the exterior styling that much with the crowd in the way, my first impression was "it kind of looks like a Dodge Charger". It has a more blunt front end than I ever would have expected from the new Accord. I'm not sure if I like it or hate it - it was just more blunt and square-ish than I was expecting

 

[StarCreator]

I'm honestly not sure the end of the Accord coupe has any relevance on whether a Civic coupe continues to be made. The Accord has spent much more of its history as a single body style car and the Civic has almost always had at least two body styles.

 

[Javex]

RIP coupe. I liked it a lot... I test drove a touring manual and my brother almost bought one. Honda Financing and insurance popped on the deal. Big fan of the coupe.

found something on youtube

 

[zroger73]

The straight, wide dash reminds me of BMW. I got some Dodge Charger vibes as well due to the upright front end and exhaust outlets. The tail lights follow the design language of those used on the CR-V, which I'm personally not a big fan of. You can definitely see the Civic platform's roots.

Photos
http://hondanews.com/releases/drama...ize-sedan/photos/2018-honda-accord-touring-12

Press Release
http://hondanews.com/releases/drama...r-america-s-retail-best-selling-midsize-sedan

 

[exyia]

I got some Dodge Charger vibes as well due to the upright front end

the more I look at it, the more I see the resemblance (and I don't like it). Ugh...quick mash I googled/mspaint together

 

[Javex]

yeah you can see civic there... the chrome thing on the front with the emblem looks exactly like the civic.

I think I don't like it... the lines scream HYUNDAI! I don't think is ugly but I am not a fan. see it sideways and it looks like a Genesis Sedan or any other Hyundai. I dunno. First impression

 

[360glitch]

Not a fan of the look. Here are some details of the 2.0T from the press release:

The Accord can also be equipped with a new 2.0-liter 16-valve DOHC direct-injected turbo with i-VTEC® valvetrain paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission or, in Sport trim, to the 10AT or an available 6MT. The new 2.0-liter turbo, sharing much of its design with the race-bred 2017 Civic Type R, produces 252 HP at 6,500 rpm and 273 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm, compared to 278 HP at 6,200 rpm and 252 lb.-ft. at 4,900 rpm for the 3.5-liter V6 that it replaces.

 

[exyia]

yeah you can see civic there... the chrome thing on the front with the emblem looks exactly like the civic.

I think I don't like it... the lines scream HYUNDAI! I don't think is ugly but I am not a fan. see it sideways and it looks like a Genesis Sedan or any other Hyundai. I dunno. First impression

Yeah the rear looked like an outgoing Hyundai model......in a boring way :\

The side....meh....anytime I look at ANY side profile shot of a modern car, I get grossed out by how big modern cars are these days

Back to the original topic though, I could see a scenario where even the 11th gen Civic Coupe might be cut. If they continue to get bigger and bigger, the coupe will just lose it's proportions to look good anymore. As good as the Civic Si coupe looks, there are still some angles where it looks like an elephant. Coupes don't even seem that popular elsewhere in the world (especially not in Japan it seems, the last Civic Type R was 4-door only)

Not to mention, the longer/bigger a car gets, the bigger a coupe version's doors will get, and that just becomes a realistic nightmare to get in and out of everyday. The one thing I don't miss about my CR-Z is how god damn huge those doors were for a small coupe hatchback.

 

[Javex]

created another post for those who want to rant about the accord. hehehe. so we don't drift off topic

http://www.civicx.com/threads/honda-accord-2018-debut.13429/#post-248751

 

[Billy4202]

The ass end is 100% Hyundai.

The interior looks rather Mazda 6ish, with a hint of 3 series. Much more upscale. That features list makes me think the 2.0 Touring will top $40k.

They really shoulda kept the coupe. I may have considered one in the future if they did. Sad!

 

[Javex]

The ass end is 100% Hyundai.

The interior looks rather Mazda 6ish, with a hint of 3 series. Much more upscale. That features list makes me think the 2.0 Touring will top $40k.

They really shoulda kept the coupe. I may have considered one in the future if they did. Sad!

THEY LOST MY BUSINESS! lol Cuz I wanted a coupe!

 

[zroger73]

THEY LOST MY BUSINESS! lol Cuz I wanted a coupe!

The Accord was the last remaining mid-size coupe after Nissan discontinued the Altima coupe in 2013. That market has run its course. It's dead.

 

[neteng101]

I think I don't like it... the lines scream HYUNDAI! I don't think is ugly but I am not a fan.

Its so bland/boring/Hyundai. Not a fan of fastback sedans either myself - if you want a fastback shape, make it a 5-door ie. hatchback.

 

[Shankmeyster]

I think it's most likely because the Accord is geared more toward being a family sedan and not a sporty coupe. I doubt they will do away with Civic coupe as it is the cheapest option for a person who wants a Civic but is single or just needs a car for work.

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