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03/09/2008 05:07. In view of what's to follow, it might be best to start off by listing the good points about the new Accord. Although it's based on a completely new platform, introduced in June this year, it looks very similar to the previous car, yet at the same time it also looks considerably better - especially with the various bodywork add-ons (front spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser) which you get if you buy one of the range-topping EX GT models.

The EX GT is also exceptionally well-equipped. As standard, it comes with eight-way adjustable front seats, an advanced navigation pack, front and rear parking sensors, a rear parking camera (which you'll need because rear visibility is terrible), automatic headlights and wipers, dual-zone climate control air-conditioning, a pollen filter, a Bluetooth... // CARkeys