Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC Type S 4dr
What is it?
THERE’S a new sporting Type S model for the Honda Accord range: with all the proper go to accompany the special Type S badge.
But rather than a high-revving petrol engine, Honda has slotted in a high-power version of its 2.2-litre diesel.
The Accord Type S features a bigger turbo, bigger intercooler and bigger alloy wheels. Plus a bit of engine management remapping. The result is 180PS with fuel economy – despite the enhanced performance – of nearly 50mpg.
Due to go on sale in May, the likely cost is around £26,000.
What’s hot?
- Exclusivity of Type S badge and trim
- Additional power (180PS and 380Nm) really makes a difference
- There’s seemingly unlimited reserves of mid-range acceleration
- Giving you the security to power past slower traffic safely
- Yet, despite additional power (+ 30PS) there’s still 48.7mpg economy
- And emissions are only up 4g/km to 154g…
- …which is under new 160g/km tax break
- Gearchange has machined engineered precision…
- …you’ll want to change gear just for the sake of it
- Ride on unique 18 inch alloys is sportingly firm…
- …but beautifully supple over bumps and ruts
- And those high-winged leather seats keep you comfortably located
- Brakes provide quick and progressive stopping power
- Engine noise now more muted than standard Accord diesel
- Extensive standard spec: sat-nav; leather; 18 inch alloys; air con
- Capacious interior and boot
What’s not?
- New Accord still suffers from road roar – although it’s improved in Type S
- And there’s still some wind noise around the door mirrors
- Interior dashboard is too complex: needs simplifying
- No self-shifter for auto fans
What you need to Know?
P11D Value: | 26,000 approx |
Monthly Rental*: | n/a |
Tax Band when posted: | 21% |
Monthly BiK: | n/a |
Engine: | 2.2-litre turbo diesel |
CO2 Emissions: | 154g/km |
Power/torque: | 180PS/380Nm |
Economy: | 48.7mpg |
Business Car Manager Road Test Rating
The high-power Honda Accord Type S is some car. It’s an inspirational drive. There’s bags of overtaking power, and oodles of delicious mid-range turbo surge. But no real fuel penalty. It’s tax efficient; it’s comfortably well featured; and at around £26,000, very well priced. It all adds up to an extremely tempting business car. And a very satisfying drive.