Shankmeyster
Senior Member
First thing I thought when I saw the front end was "OK BEEMER"
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You know what, I can see it now too. Could this be a coincidence with the next gen TLX reveal scheduled for next week?Here's a list of styling cues that appear to be similar or identical to the accord in my above side-by-side.
The hood line length and shape
The placement of the rear red reflector
The absence of side markers (integrated into the headlamp like the accord)
The shape of both side windows.
The base of the windshield, where it falls relative to the front wheel.
The placement of the door handles.
The absence of a hatch.
The shape of the roofline.
The shape of both doors.
The shape of the trunklid.
The front half resembles the accord while the back resembles the civic type R. Hmm it’s definitely a big change. They might be on to something here. The wing has also been redesigned. That camo is doing a damn good job at protecting the styling because I can’t make much out of it.![]()
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It shares a lot of proportion, style, and body shape with the accord that it just doesn't share with the Type R.
Look at the hard lines around the doors, particularly the panel gaps but also the rear of the rear door window.
The front end/nose also looks a lot more proportioned like the accord.
The thing throwing me off is the hang past the rear wheel is much shorter, but it still doesn't look like the Type R either.
You can also see the rear window/windscreen appears to be similar to the accord and is hard-affixed. There is no indication on this test mule that it is a hatchback. It looks like a straight up sedan to me, with a shortened rear end.
Would they have made the accord shorter for a Type R version?
It’s also really odd-timing to see a 2022 CTR right after releasing a limited edition for 2021. It’s the lagging Accord sales that needs a jolt in the arm.I agree with a few guys on here... first thing that came to my mind is that this is the Accord Type R.
Fart cans back on the menu!Already on the waiting list for that exhaust it looks SIK