This Acura Integra Features '90s Nostalgia With a Modern Touch
In the world of Honda building, the Civic and Integra chassis reign supreme in terms of popularity and aftermarket support. But even within the ranks of multiple generations and trim levels, some models just don't get as much attention as others. The second-generation Integra, for example, was a hit with both the mainstream and enthusiast groups when it debuted over 30 years ago. Aspirational for the Civic and CRX crowd, it served as a step up with its 1.8-liter DOHC engine and refined interior chock full of additional amenities and modified versions could be found virtually everywhere. As the third-generation Integra was introduced, the DA chassis took a backseat as parts development and popularity surrounded the newer model and the number of 1990-93 Integra builds dropped considerably.
Reliving the Glory Years
That was then, and lately, early 190s Honda nostalgia is at an all-time high. With those old school vibes comes a renaissance of sorts for the DA chassis. Along with those that have always owned and modified these cars, there is a wave of new and return owners that appreciate the sleek styling and charm of Acura's early '90s, entry-level offering. And for any Honda enthusiast looking for a '90s-era chassis to start on, the "mechanic's special" that Enrique Guerra found on Craigslist four years ago is the stuff of dreams. A 1992 LS model with faded paint and an undiagnosed engine issue that resulted in an asking price of just $500—something Guerra jumped on immediately.
Like any older Honda chassis, finding aftermarket support can be tough, while sourcing OEM replacement parts is almost impossible. He adds, "It's been a stressful couple of years sourcing new parts and buying products that will work with the DA chassis, but with the help of social media, close friends, and networking, finding parts became a lot easier."
As with most DA chassis owners, the initial plan called for a deep clean and some very basic updates to freshen the car up while maintaining its '90s-era feel. "In the Bay (Area) we have a very diverse car community with a little of everything which influenced the Integra to go through a couple of phases—I eventually ended up going as far as restoring the car completely."
JDM x USDM
The restoration portion of the build included a Captiva Blue Pearl respray that covered the entire car, including a set of classic Wings West side skirts and matching rear bumper cap. Every DA build needs JDM one-piece headlights to consider it complete, which Guerra sourced, along with a set of thin side moldings from the Japanese DA model that match the bumper moldings much better with their flatter appearance. Other less obvious parts from overseas included the front fenders and bumper. From there, carbon fiber replacement parts became Guerra's main focus with the build.
The requisite carbon fiber Seibon hood and VIS hatch were in order, and matched to a slew of other carbon parts, including a JDP Engineering front lip and rear spoiler, Tracklife Composites bumper ducts, I-Sport side and rear window visors, a custom windshield cowl, and a set of Cactus Composites mirror bases to anchor Imagine Racing side mirrors. Adding even more contrast against the uncommon factory body color are gloss black 16x8 TE37 wheels highlighted by bright orange front and rear Wilwood brake calipers.
Modern Reliability
Having a personal connection to the 1990-93 Integra chassis, one thing I've noticed time and time again is that many nice-looking DA builds ignore under-hood enhancement - but that's not the case here. The original engine issues that came with the car are ancient history with a B18C1 swap now powering Guerra's LS. Avoiding shaved sheet metal or a tucked wiring loom, the appearance is clean and tidy with an OEM-plus aura. The A/C, power steering, and cruise control are all still intact and operational, while the B-series' weak link ignition system is modernized by way of Hondata's coil-on-plug conversion with a Rywire coil plate and engine harness included. The high-quality wiring is a welcome addition as Guerra notes that the car included some frustrating wiring issues provided by its previous owners, but he was fortunately able to work them out.
The OEM-style intake is based on a Comptech Ice Box with a velocity stack that routes outside air to an Integra Type R factory intake tube before feeding a Skunk2 throttle body and Ultra Street intake manifold. Exhaust is routed through a PLM header and Thermal cat-back system and a Vibrant Ultra Quiet resonator was added to control drone. It's not pushing big peak power or running on the ragged edge, but instead offers a huge improvement over the Integra's original output while remaining entirely reliable and doesn't force Guerra to give up any of those create comforts that come in handy on his lengthy drives up and down the California coast.
More modern touches were applied to the interior, starting with an S2000 gauge cluster swap and a flocked dash. Just in front of the updated cluster is a Renown Champion HP steering wheel that Guerra fitted with a custom mount for the cruise control buttons. The original seats were pulled for a pair of Corbeau buckets with upholstery that matches perfectly to the suede pillars and headliner.
The Parts Hunter
During the build process, Guerra was a regular at local junk yards in search of replacement parts for his Integra as well as offering to help his fellow enthusiast outside of the state or country that might be in search of something he had access to. In addition, he spends his free time coming up with his version of some much-needed Integra replacement parts which he offers through his Ninety93 website with the promise to add more as development continues.
Getting his hands on a starter chassis for such a cheap price came with its fair share of issues, as he states, "It needed a lot of attention, but it was definitely fun to build, nonetheless. It pushed me to learn how to do things on my own such as powdercoat and understand what parts work and don't work with the DA chassis, and even quickly trouble shoot anything wrong with the car. The idea behind the build was to have something modern and aggressive with some old school appeal while also steering away from the rest of the other Integra builds you usually see."
The tale of the $500 mechanic's special isn't over just yet. "The car still has a long way to go as 2022 rolls in and I have big plans to change the look of the exterior very soon, along with other small things here and there."
Car: 1992 Acura Integra LS
Owner: Enrique Guerra
Instagram: @pincheenrique
Engine GS-R swap; Hasport engine mounts; PLM header; Skunk2 intake manifold, throttle body; ITR intake arm; Comptech Ice Box intake; Thermal R&D cat-back exhaust; Vibrant ultra-quiet resonator; ATI crankshaft pulley; RC 440cc injectors; MPC Motorsports fuel rail; Grams 255lph fuel pump; custom catch can; Rywire Motorsports Electronics engine harness, coil-on-plug plate; Mishimoto aluminum radiator, slim fans, silicone hoses w/heat shrink clamps; G Development titanium hardware; Hondata S300 V3 management, coil-on-plug conversion kit
Drivetrain B16 transmission; OEM LSD; Innovative DC2 shift linkage, half shaft, axles
Suspension Megan Racing coilovers; Skunk2 front/rear camber kits; Buddy Club extended ball joints; K-Tuned traction bar; Password:JDM 3-pt. shock tower bar; Hardrace front control arm bushings; ASR rear LCA w/spherical ends, subframe, 24mm sway bar w/spherical end links, trailing arm bushings; G Development titanium hardware
Braking Wilwood DynaPro 6-piston front calipers, rear calipers, 12.9 front/rear rotors, parking brake cables, stainless lines
Wheels & Tires 16x8 Volk Racing TE37; 225/45 Toyo Proxes R1R; Rays Engineering lug nuts
Exterior JDP Engineering carbon fiber lip, trunk spoiler; Seibon carbon fiber hood; VIS carbon fiber hatch; Tracklife Composites carbon fiber brake caliper ducts; Cactus Composites side mirror plates; Imagine Racing carbon fiber mirrors; I-Sport carbon fiber window visors, hatch visor; custom carbon fiber wiper cowl; JDM 1-piece headlights, fenders, front bumper, bumper support, thin moldings; Wings West side skirts, rear bumper cover; OEM optional sunroof visor
Interior Corbeau seats; flocked dash; S2000 gauge cluster; Renown Champion HP steering wheel w/custom-mounted cruise control; NEXT Miracle X-bar roll bar; Phase2Motoring floor mats; ZOOM Engineering carbon fiber rear view mirror; Cactus Composites carbon shift plate, S2000 cluster bezel; Mugen sport pedals; JDM manual seatbelt conversion, armrest w/cupholder, Gathers optional rear speaker covers; suede headliner, pillars; Optima battery relocated to trunk; custom subwoofer enclosure, Pioneer double-din head unit
Thank You I just want to thank my old friends who got me into Hondas 10 years ago and to all of the friends I made along the way. Also a huge thanks to Patrick for all of these amazing shots and also all of the big to small companies that support making replacement and performance parts for these very old cars
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Keep reading.What Makes a Braptor?Ford changed many things in going from Bronco to Braptor—yes, I insist on calling it Braptor, the best nickname since "Fiata. " The most important of these changes just might be the 3.0-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6 found under the new, air-extractor-equipped hood. Compared to the 2.7-liter version found in the regular Bronco, power rises from 330 hp (or 315 hp here in California with our lousy 91-octane gas) to 418, and torque goes from 415 lb-ft (410 in the Golden State) to 440 lb-ft. Ford squeezed more power out of the 3.0-liter, which is also found in the Explorer ST and Platinum, by reducing induction and exhaust losses, as well as by fitting larger turbochargers. The 10-speed transmission has been reprogrammed for Bronco Raptor duty, and the transfer case has been beefed up.The heavy lifting from an engineering point of view, however, involved the suspension. Like the pickup truck Raptor, the SUV version has been significantly widened—mostly at the tires—to the tune of nearly 10 inches (!) each front and rear. That's nuts. To achieve that sort of girth, new shock towers were fitted all around, as well as wide, Braptor-specific control arms. The new front axle is a Dana 44 AdvanTEK, and there's a big ol' live Dana 50 Heavy Duty AdvanTEK out back. Raptors have always come with a set of trick Fox internal bypass shocks. Ford calls this system HOSS 4.0, and in addition to enabling 13.0 inches of travel in the front and 14.0 inches of articulation in the rear, the suspension uses height sensors to adjust the damping 500 times per second.The Braptor also comes with massive 37-inch BF Goodrich KO2 tires. Those are 2 inches larger than you get with the standard Bronco's Sasquatch package. As such, the ground clearance rises by 1.6 inches to an impressive 13.1 inches. But people often mistake ground clearance for off-road capability. It's not. What is? Approach, breakover, and departure angles, and these are where the Braptor is off the charts. The approach angle is a whopping 47.2 degrees. Breakover is 30.8 degrees (that's great), and the departure angle is impressive at 40.5 degrees. The Braptor can ford more than three feet of water, and the engineers were even able to increase towing capacity by 1,000 pounds to 4,500.Perhaps the most shocking number is this: 85.7 inches. That's how wide the Bronco Raptor is. A Hummer H1, the military truck, is 86.5 inches wide. Less than an inch difference! However, unlike the F-150 Raptor, Ford didn't widen the Braptor's body. Instead, it just fit massive fender flares nearly 5 inches wider than those found on a normal Bronco. Instagram seems to hate these huge flares with a burning passion. I think they look fine—overall, I like the Braptor's appearance—but I should point out that accurately placing either front wheel anywhere is tricky. Why? Well, you can see the edges of the Braptor's front fender, and it has trail sights that rise off the hood—but each wheel sticks out an additional 4.9 inches from there. Not the end of the world, but just be aware.Braptor Versus BroncoIf I were more of a conspiracy theorist, I might tell you that the Braptor is an emergency refresh of the worst parts of the freshly launched regular Bronco. For example, the mainstream Bronco's three front-seat grab handles feel cheap and flimsy. However, the Braptor's grabbies have been Raptorized—meaning the cheap parts are now wrapped in thick, tactical rubber and feel much stouter. The same is true for the top of the formerly flimsy dash. Here's another difference: At 80 mph, I could have a normal, inside-voice conversation with Renz, our photographer. This was totally not the case with the five other Broncos I've driven, four of which supposedly had the quiet roof panels. (One was a soft top.) We know the removable, Webasto-supplied hard roofs were plagued with issues from the start. Life is much quieter in the Braptor.Speaking of the roof, just under it lie Braptor-specific B- and C-pillar beams called the B-bow and C-bow. The B-bow is made from aluminum, and the C-bow is crafted of carbon composite. They're essentially crossmembers between the roll cage. Together the two pieces increase the body-in-white's torsional rigidity by an incredible 50 percent. That's great on the one hand, but on the other it says Ford knows the regular Bronco's structure leaves a lot to be desired. Can you retrofit your Bronco with these stiffening bows from the Braptor? You can order one, but not both. I might even be inclined to say the 3.0-liter V-6 is a tacit admission that the failure-prone, forum-fodder 2.7-liter EcoBoost wasn't the right "big" engine for the Bronco in the first place. Just speculating here, your honor.On-Road BraptoringThat 3.0-liter has some grunt to it. If you're not in Sport mode, the 10-speed transmission is all too happy to run up the gears, even under heavy throttle. If you are in Sport mode, then the 418 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque puts the Braptor back on its haunches (thanks to the squishy, long-travel suspension) and the 10-speed holds the closely spaced gears longer. The transmission even aggressively downshifts itself in Sport, which is something you usually don't see outside of Porsche or Ferrari dual-clutch gearboxes. Big thumbs-up to Ford Performance for this mode's calibration. I'd personally like quicker upshifts when using the paddles, but as my wife often points out, come on, no one uses the paddles. The ride is much improved over a regular Bronco, too.I was certainly impressed by how well the Bronco Raptor took to be driven quickly. Except for Jeep's magnificent Wrangler 392 Rubicon, I've never had any fun driving a ladder-frame, convertible, doors-come-off type of vehicle. Yet here we are. I did preface the above by saying, "mostly," for two reasons. One, if you're trying to hustle the Braptor through tight corners, it doesn't work. I think the oversize 37-inch tires are too big for that sort of thing. Large, sweeping corners? The Braptor hustles and is great fun to drive. Also, amazingly, even at more than 80 mph, there's no thrum from the tires. Bad stuff? It weighs a ton—nearly three of them, in fact. Ford's saying 5,731 pounds, way up from the 4,828 pound mid-grade V-6 Bronco we weighed. As a result, the brakes—which are lifted directly from the F-150 Raptor—aren't quite up to canyon snuff. But hey, trail-braking nearly 6,000 pounds of SUV down to an apex is a big ask and, well, not really this particular vehicle's milieu. Case in point, the lovely Eruption Green Metallic example I drove from Palm Springs to Idyllwild and back developed squeaky front brakes after an hour of hard driving. Speaking of hard driving, the computer showed me 11.8 mpg at the end of the trip, and this was after about 15 miles of freeway cruising. It was 11.6 mpg when we came off the mountain. That's terrible.And Off-Road?In its native off-road environment, in the dirt, the Bronco Raptor is superlative. There was one point where I turned to a colleague from a rival publication and asked, "Can you think of another production vehicle that could do that?" That was in reference to a section of severe rock crawling that's in fact part of the King of the Hammers race course. I can't stress the word "severe" enough. Like, there was one waterfall obstacle (in this case "waterfall" refers to a near vertical rock face) that I was certain was a dead end, and there was no way the Braptor could climb it. Sixty seconds later, I was shaking my head in disbelief. It looked impossible, as did the obstacle just after it. "Maybe a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Xtreme Recon. Maybe," my colleague said. I agreed. Maybe, but also maybe not. Mercedes G-Wagens just don't have the approach angle needed. A Chevy Colorado ZR2 could also probably do the deed, but you'd flatten its tailpipe.Our Broncos didn't make it through the Hammers sections (I should say this Hammers section, as we ran another, easier one) unmolested. Ford had us drive up to the more difficult section in one group of Bronco Raptors and run the gnarly section in another. Why? The second set had the running boards and bumper caps/foglights removed. And the beadlock-capable wheels had the beadlock ring installed. I bashed the hell out of my Core Orange Braptor's aluminum skidplate, as well as the locator brackets for the rear-end links. And that is what rock-crawling is all about. I'd go so far as to say if the undercarriage of your Braptor isn't all chewed up, you probably bought more vehicle than you need.The Bronco Raptor didn't just excel on the extreme stuff. It exhibited a full 360 degrees of off-road excellence. Important example: I remain shocked at how poorly the regular Bronco feels when driving down a simple dirt path. There's a bumpiness and a vibration present that frankly doesn't make any sense. Obviously, the Fox shocks with their near-constant revalving helps things, but I also think the 50 percent stiffer body pays massive dividends in the Braptor. The off-road ride quality is on par with the on-road. Impressive. And should you feel like hitting 70 mph on dirt—which I did—this SUV loves it.The high-speed dirt runs were performed in the Braptor's new Baja mode, part of the Bronco family's on-the-nose G.O.A.T. modes. The most notable thing about Baja mode is that it keeps the throttle open and the wastegates closed, effectively (or as effectively as possible) eliminating turbo lag. Pity that Sport mode doesn't get this feature. The worst thing about Baja mode is its effect on the Braptor's variable exhaust. Allow me to speak truth to cacophony here: Unless it's Italian, no twin-turbo V-6 is worth listening to. Thankfully, there's an exhaust mode button on the steering wheel, so you can always turn down the racket and put it in Quiet. Also worth noting is the brakes work wonderfully in the dirt. Crazy, right?Props to Ford and its partner Driven Events for coming up with such a comprehensive off-road route. In addition to the slick rock/boulder section described above, we ran light dirt trails and covered whoops, dunes, loose rocks, small rocks, and even an autocross set up on a dry lakebed. Plus, we used part of the dirt racetrack that the Driven people use to train for high-speed desert-running. Except for mud and deep water (California desert, baby), we experienced it all in the Bronco Raptor. The Braptor jumps pretty good, too. And I have to tell you, these Fords did it all exceptionally well. These SUVs simply possess massive off-road capability. Save for a Unimog, I'm thinking this is now the most capable production vehicle you can buy, something I said about the OG Raptor back in 2007. Talk about full circle.Why So Good?How can the Bronco Raptor be so good, whereas the regular Bronco is about 90 percent as good as a comparable Wrangler? Two words: Ford Performance. What's so special about Ford Performance? Well, I talked to quite a few engineers at this launch, and to a person their previous project before the Braptor was the Shelby GT500. Not coincidentally, I don't think very much of the current-generation Ford Mustang, but I'll go to my grave telling people about how I watched a GT500 keep up with a Ferrari F8 Tributo. And the dude that was driving the F8 is quick! That's a long-winded way of saying that Ford Performance (née SVT) is Ford's GT division, its AMG. Its people work magic.So, How Much?This brings up price. The Braptor starts life at $70,095, and two of the three I drove had enough options to push the price to $75,955. You simply have to get the cool digital graphics, yeah? Both configurations are more than double the base price of the absolute cheapest Bronco you could buy, which starts at $32,395. That said, the base Bronco doesn't interest me in the slightest, whereas I might be captain of Team Braptor. Looking at the competition, a relatively underpowered 285 hp V-6 Wrangler Rubicon with the Xtreme Recon package is just over $55K, whereas the awesome but pricey Wrangler 392 starts at more than $80K—and that's before you factor in the Xtreme Recon kit.To put more of a point on it, $75K gets you a Land Rover Defender with nowhere near the capability or about half a Mercedes G550. True, the Ram TRX can be had for as little as $80,695 (should you find a friendly dealer), but most I've seen are packed with options, especially the $10,295 Level 2 Equipment Group. Also, while the TRX is amazing, its massive size means it can't do what the Braptor can. What about the F-150 Raptor? Those begin at $71,700, though if you want to add 37-inch tires like the Braptor, that adds $10,005. You read that right. But again, like the TRX, the F-150 Raptor's size diminishes its capability when compared to the Bronco Raptor. The pesky Chevy Colorado ZR2, particularly the $51,395 Bison version, might be able to hang with the Ford over crazy rocks. Emphasis on "might," if its foot-longer wheelbase didn't hang it up.The ConclusionFord brought the wood with the new 2022 Bronco Raptor, aka the Braptor. I'm not going out on much of a limb when I say, looking at the entire package, the Bronco Raptor is likely the most capable off-road vehicle on sale today from a dealership. (A future comparison test with its rivals to determine off-road supremacy will make the final call.)Going back to the tortured chess metaphor, the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor puts the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon in check. General Motors, for whatever reason, has chosen to ignore this lucrative segment entirely and is stuck playing checkers against itself. How Jeep will respond to Ford's latest move will no doubt be both wonderful and fascinating. Until then, all hail the queen.Looks good! More details?2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Specifications BASE PRICE $70,095 LAYOUT Front-engine, 4WD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV ENGINE 3.0L/418-hp/440-lb-ft twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve V-6 TRANSMISSION 10-speed auto CURB WEIGHT 5,750 lb (mfr) WHEELBASE 116.5 in L x W x H 191.0 x 85.7x 77.8 in 0-60 MPH 5.5 sec (MT est) EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON 15/16/15 mpg EPA RANGE, COMB 300 miles ON SALE August 2022 Show All
Honda is having itself a busy year. Fresh off the launch of the new Civic sedan and hatchback, it is about to introduce a new HR-V small SUV, a new CR-V crossover, and this—a new-generation Accord midsize sedan. Just as the CR-V is a juggernaut among compact SUVs, duking it out with the likes of Toyota's RAV4 for sales, the Honda Accord is a mainstay in the shrinking yet still popular midsize sedan space. Even the relatively old 2022 model, which was introduced back in 2017 and is about to be replaced by this new 2023 Honda Accord, remains at the top of its class in our Ultimate Car Rankings. It is an achingly competent and satisfying car to own, delivering confident handling, a refined ride, punchy powertrains, and sleek looks inside and out.What's New, New Accord?So, what does changes are in store for the 2023 Accord? If we use the smaller Civic as a template, we can expect Honda to subtly hone everything that's made the outgoing Accord so great. Literally, just as the newest Civic is based on the previous model, the new Accord will be spun off the current one. That doesn't preclude Honda from heavily restyling the Accord, however—again, look no further than the 2022 Civic, which looks nothing like its predecessor despite using the same platform. But we also think given that Honda refashioned the Civic in the Accord's image, that it likes that image and won't change it too much for 2023. To give you an idea of what the next Accord might look like, we've provided the illustrations here.Unlike the Civic, which matured from a wild vented, slatted, and creased visage to a cleaner, simpler design that looks vastly more upscale, the Accord already wears a clean, simple design that looks subtly upscale. That means the new model will probably adopt a few details from the Civic, namely its more horizontal shoulder line, squared-off front end, and thinner headlights. The outgoing Accord's various curves, arcs, and C-shaped taillights—all holdovers from previous-gen Honda design—will be straightened out, removed entirely, or, in the case of the taillights, slimmed down and simplified.Though we haven't rendered the 2023 Accord's interior, again, look for more Civic inspiration to trickle up. The Civic's classy full-width dashboard air vent motif, with a mesh treatment blending the actual air vents into a glamorous strip stretching from door-to-door, is almost guaranteed. Ditto the Civic's more squared-off switchgear, door handles, steering wheel hub, and more. Again, where the old Accord's door panels and dashboard styling features arcs and swoops, the new one will be predominantly rectilinear.A touchscreen will again float above the dashboard, but look for the current Accord's standard split-gauge cluster (half digital, half analog) to give way to a fully digital cluster across the lineup. The roominess of today's model will carry over to the new one, with perhaps a touch more trunk space carved out of the squarer tail.Same Platform, Same Engines?Today's Accord is relatively lightweight and has a well-sorted suspension that delivers sharp handling, satisfying control feel, and a good ride. Look for minor tweaks here, though the Accord's curb weight likely will increase slightly (as did the Civic's), as we anticipate Honda will add sound deadening and more features in a bid to quiet the sedan's wind and road noise while upping the luxe factor.Look for the Accord's trio of powertrains to live on for 2023, albeit with small reworkings for improved fuel economy and power delivery. That means entry-level Accords will retain their turbocharged 1.5-liter I-4 engines and continuously variable automatic transmissions (CVTs), while up-level versions will offer a more powerful turbo 2.0-liter I-4 and a 10-speed traditional automatic. Finally, the Accord Hybrid and its 2.0-liter I-4 and electric motor combo will return, likely with changes geared toward improving its fuel economy further. Front-wheel drive probably will remain the Accord's lone option; many competitors, the Toyota Camry included, have begun offering optional all-wheel drive in recent years.Will It Be Enough?One question to keep front of mind as the 2023 Honda Accord comes into full view later this year is whether it stays relatively low-key or goes somewhat wild. Many automakers have cut bait and left the midsize segment entirely (as Ford has with its Fusion, and Chevy seems apt to do with its Malibu), and those sedans that remain have grown sexier (i.e. Hyundai Sonata), more athletic (i.e. Mazda6 Turbo), and generally more upscale in a bid to stand out to buyers. Gone are the days of "boring" midsize sedans playing the role of family sedans without appeal; automakers now see sedan shoppers looking for a more extroverted experience. Hey, if you're going to give up the practicality of a boxy crossover or a pickup, why not lean into windswept styling that cuts into rear-seat headroom and trunk space and sportier dynamics you can't get in a similarly priced SUV?The old Accord was just handsome enough, but Honda's penchant for restraint might miss the moment these relatively affordable, roomy four-doors are having. All we know is, if the Accord drives anything like the new Civic, while delivering the same if not better quality, it'll be tough to complain about attractively understated styling.
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