2006 Honda Accord News: Pics of coupe spotted on the street

Vintalage · 04-12-2005, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ntice368

This is my first post so bear with me,

. Today I was at woodfield mall, and my friend & I walked past a car with tape covering part of the tail lights and anything that would show a car manufacturer symbol. My friend (who knows absolutely nothing about cars) asked me where the "h" symbol was, and I told her I thought it was an acura at first. Once i saw the side profile it kinda looked excactly like the accord but with just a different backend. I could tell you this, I'm 99% sure that the tail lights were LEDs. I wanna say that it is an accord. But then again honda somewhat updated the accord's tail lights for 2005 so I don't know why they would update it again. Maybe it's not even a honda at all, who knows? I only took two pictures with my camera phone, and I regret not taking more . The first one is really blurry, and the second pic is of the back.

Vintalage · 04-12-2005, 06:39 AM

I can barely make out the first photo but from what I can see of the side profile, it does look like an Accord. The Accord is due for it's update for '06. And as I understand it, the Accord is supposed to receive a drastic update.

Vintalage · 04-12-2005, 06:45 AM

Alright, looking at the top part of the dash in the second photo, i'm pretty sure this is the Accord.

Vintalage · 04-12-2005, 06:52 AM

This dummy should have taken more pictures. Two pictures??? Come on MAN!!!

Ah well.

bigbenSC · 04-12-2005, 06:55 AM

I'll confirm that this is the Accord. Honda has a couple driving around Marysville where they are built. The refreshening goes a little beyond what most manufacturers would do for a midcycle update. Personally I think the tail is much improved. The front is not as drastic.

Vintalage · 04-12-2005, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbengt67

I'll confirm that this is the Accord. Honda has a couple driving around Marysville where they are built. The refreshening goes a little beyond what most manufacturers would do for a midcycle update. Personally I think the tail is much improved. The front is not as drastic.

Hmm, those do look like ohio plates. It's the rear of the sedan that really bugs people. The front is good.

It also appears we are going to get some of the features the JDM version has had since introduction. LED tails and HID headlamps.

hotgt · 04-12-2005, 08:58 AM

^^well i was gunna say the same thing...the second thing i noticed were the plates...those are for sure Ohio's fugly-arse plates

but a design change already? it's only been three years (well four production years)...

edit--check out the link...there are a couple comparison photos of this rear-end and some other redesigned rear-ends from Honda (new Civic sedan, SI-Concept)

all three cars kinda have the same rear "shape"

bigbenSC · 04-12-2005, 10:12 AM

^Those are Ohio manufacturer plates.
Edit: 3 model years of being the exact same is becoming an industry standard, then you do a mid cycle refresh. After 6 years an all-new model is introduced. Everyone except for GM is starting to follow it.

Mike3800 · 04-12-2005, 10:21 AM

The Honda Grand Prix. That's what it resembles from the rear.

Kdawg207 · 04-12-2005, 10:22 AM

yuck....

Vintalage · 04-12-2005, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbengt67

^Those are Ohio manufacturer plates.
Edit: 3 model years of being the exact same is becoming an industry standard, then you do a mid cycle refresh. After 6 years an all-new model is introduced. Everyone except for GM is starting to follow it.

Most are on a 5 year cycle. Toyta, Honda, and Nissan are to name a few.

1- 1998.....new model year......2003
2- 1999..minimal changes if any...2004
3- 2000..minimall changes if any...2005
4- 2001......refresh model........2006
5- 2002...final model year run...2007

If you've payed attention, Honda usually comes out with their new Accord 1 year after Toyota has introduced their new Camry.

1997- New Camry
1998- New Accord
2002- New Camry
2003- New Accord

The Camry just received a refresh for '05. That means it has two model years left or at this point, one and a half. 2006 is the final year for the current Camry. 2007 will bring a all-new Camry. The following year will bring the all-new Accord. By the way, Honda switched to a 5 year cycle for the Accord in 1998. Civic switched in '96.

1997/2007 - New Camry
1998/2008 - New Accord

Interesting.

Braves299 · 04-12-2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike3800

The Honda Grand Prix. That's what it resembles from the rear.

Yeah it does! GP is sexier though

Rich · 04-12-2005, 01:53 PM

the rear looks like the older generation without the light bar going all the way across the back.

04-12-2005, 10:49 PM

ewww the rear looks like the new galant rear...uggggggggly

DrFabulous · 04-12-2005, 11:46 PM

That's one blurry picture.

Mike3800 · 04-14-2005, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Braves299

Yeah it does! GP is sexier though

No doubt.

teambeechstreet · 04-14-2005, 12:07 PM

Looks like the new mitsu galant

Mike3800 · 04-14-2005, 01:19 PM

Cars are starting to all look the same.

04-14-2005, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike3800

Cars are starting to all look the same.

agreed. thats why Nissan is steppin up. nothing looks like the Maxima. and manufactures are playing catch up with the Altima right now.
that new accord is like this entire generation of Accords. Weak!

NorKoastal · 04-14-2005, 02:27 PM

GP lookalike missing the spoiler...

04-12-2005, 06:39 AM	#2
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	I can barely make out the first photo but from what I can see of the side profile, it does look like an Accord. The Accord is due for it's update for '06. And as I understand it, the Accord is supposed to receive a drastic update. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano] Last edited by Vintalage; 04-12-2005 at 06:51 AM.

04-12-2005, 06:45 AM	#3
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Alright, looking at the top part of the dash in the second photo, i'm pretty sure this is the Accord. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

04-12-2005, 06:52 AM	#4
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	This dummy should have taken more pictures. Two pictures??? Come on MAN!!! Ah well. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

04-12-2005, 08:58 AM	#7
hotgt Someone loan me $15! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 840 Vehicle: 2006 Silver G6	^^well i was gunna say the same thing...the second thing i noticed were the plates...those are for sure Ohio's fugly-arse plates but a design change already? it's only been three years (well four production years)... edit--check out the link...there are a couple comparison photos of this rear-end and some other redesigned rear-ends from Honda (new Civic sedan, SI-Concept) all three cars kinda have the same rear "shape" __________________ JeFF *Don't argue with stupid people...they will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience...* My NEW car: 2006 Silver Pontiac G6!!! Last edited by hotgt; 04-12-2005 at 09:02 AM.

04-12-2005, 10:12 AM	#8
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	^Those are Ohio manufacturer plates. Edit: 3 model years of being the exact same is becoming an industry standard, then you do a mid cycle refresh. After 6 years an all-new model is introduced. Everyone except for GM is starting to follow it. Last edited by bigbenSC; 04-12-2005 at 10:14 AM.

04-12-2005, 06:55 AM	#5
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	I'll confirm that this is the Accord. Honda has a couple driving around Marysville where they are built. The refreshening goes a little beyond what most manufacturers would do for a midcycle update. Personally I think the tail is much improved. The front is not as drastic.

04-12-2005, 10:21 AM	#9
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	The Honda Grand Prix. That's what it resembles from the rear.

04-12-2005, 01:53 PM	#13
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	the rear looks like the older generation without the light bar going all the way across the back. __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick

04-12-2005, 10:49 PM	#14
magnanpi Guest Posts: n/a	ewww the rear looks like the new galant rear...uggggggggly

04-12-2005, 11:46 PM	#15
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	That's one blurry picture. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

04-14-2005, 12:07 PM	#17
teambeechstreet R1ce w/boost AKA: beechstreet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NorCal Age: 37 Posts: 742 Vehicle: '04 Honda Civic Si	Looks like the new mitsu galant __________________ R.I.P. '02 GAGT1 Coupe

04-14-2005, 01:19 PM	#18
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	Cars are starting to all look the same. __________________ -Mike

04-14-2005, 02:27 PM	#20
NorKoastal WhiteOutGT AKA: Brad Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NorCal Age: 40 Posts: 911 Vehicle: 2000 GA GT Coupe	GP lookalike missing the spoiler...

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