Some people are already showing their disapproval on Honda UK's FB page, here's 2 snippets....
Why discontinue the Accord in Europe? There are many loyal Accord owners that are very, very disappointed.
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Unfortunately what you state is true, though we will have a wave of new models to introduce in the UK. Do keep an eye on what we're doing, as you never know what might happen.
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'We also feel that the Accord has a future as part of the process of reviving, evolving and bringing the Company forward. It not only provides a link to Mr Honda's heritage (the original inspiration for the name Accord being Honda's desire for accord and harmony between people, society and the automobile) but despite recent concerns it can be revived in the true spirit of Mr Honda - "We do not make something because the demand, the market, is there. With our technology we can create demand, we can create the market. Supply creates its own demand." - it would be a prime example of Honda, as the best in the industry at innovation and evolution to overcome adversity.' - A fellow Accord Owner.
Honda UK Honda I would like to follow up Hassan Aire's post on here from 23rd October.
I cannot understand for the life of me why you are discontinuing the Accord model across Europe. The Accord is a staple of the Honda brand and has been iconic for years. As Hassan quoted in his post, there is no reason why a car that is created shouldn't be able to create its own demand again and rise through the market. I really do think you are making a massive mistake scrapping the model when the previous generations of the car have created such interest for the brand. The iconic cog advert for the tourer model, your amazing voice recognition sat nav system first available in the accord, and of course the brilliant 2.2 ictdi
#diesel which was whisper quiet. Just think of what you have achieved with this car in the past and just how good they have all looked. However, I think the accord still has a massive place in Europe and the UK. If you design a new one along the same design philosophy as your new HR-V, you will have a distinctive saloon and tourer model- and you guys are always coming up with great technology to put inside the car. The trouble is that for a few years now, the likes of
#Vauxhall and Mazda have been catching up with you. I believe however you can take back the USP with some investment in new tech systems. Then, why not introduce some of your fantastic vtec technology for a new engine range. Like the insignia, what about a 1.4 petrol turbo with good efficiency along with the 1.6 diesel out of the civic. Then, also include the 2.2 diesel as before but a new efficient version and the car will then be viable again and stand out from the crowd. Clearly,
#Mazda believes it is on to a winner with the new 6 saloon and tourer and there are lots about in the UK, so there is no reason why the accord cannot take the fight to these models once again. What a solid saloon you have built in the accord over the years- no one builds a car like
#Honda- and please don't drop it from the model line up- a new one would make all the difference and would relish in the reliability and quirkiness of the Honda brand. Please bring it back!!
Some good words said there