What are the differences between the eighth-generation Accord and the eighth-generation mid-cycle refresh?
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The differences between the eighth-generation Accord and the eighth-generation mid-cycle refresh are: 1. Different engines: The eighth-generation Accord is equipped with a 2.0L i-VTEC engine across the entire lineup; the eighth-generation mid-cycle refresh is equipped with 2.4L i-VTEC and 2.0L i-VTEC engines. 2. Different front-end appearance: The eighth-generation Accord features a two-row hollow grille design below the front emblem; the eighth-generation mid-cycle refresh has a two-column hollow design below the front emblem. Taking the 2021 eighth-generation Accord as an example, it belongs to the mid-size sedan category, with body dimensions of: length 4893mm, width 1862mm, height 1449mm, wheelbase of 2830mm, fuel tank capacity of 48.5L, and curb weight of 1619kg.
Last time I accompanied a friend to the used car market to check out old Accords, I studied the details of the eighth and eighth-and-a-half generations. The pre-2010 eighth-gen models had a thick single chrome strip on the front grille and round fog lights, while the post-2011 eighth-and-a-half-gen models switched to three thin chrome strips and angular fog lights with chamfered edges. For the side mirror turn signals, the eighth-and-a-half-gen added a row of LED strips, making them very noticeable at night. Inside, the eighth-and-a-half-gen steering wheel gained silver trim, and the air conditioning knobs were upgraded from plastic to a metallic finish. The engine bay still offered the 2.0L and 2.4L options, but the eighth-and-a-half-gen optimized the engine mount bushings, reducing idle vibrations significantly. The tire specs remained unchanged, though some higher-trim eighth-and-a-half-gen models came with noise-reducing tires. Older Accords hold their value well, but the eighth-and-a-half-gen typically commands 3,000 to 5,000 yuan more in the used market due to fewer minor issues.
