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Honda Accord: especially for a Taxi

Honda Accord Taxi

European division Honda Motor begins sales of the special version Accord intended for work in a taxi service. The new version is offered with bodies a sedan and a universal (Tourer Elegance) and differs rather the reasonable price against competitors.

Unique ivory

Colour of a body "ivory" becomes main distinctive line Accord for a taxi, appreciable at first sight, traditional for a taxi in Germany. Besides it the car is equipped by all necessary to facilitate work of the taxi driver and to cut down expenses on operation. The taximetre, the wireless interface of a mobile communication enters into obligatory equipment. In versions with a body universal the electric drive of a door of a luggage compartment is provided.

All Accord for a taxi are equipped with the economic 2,2-l diesel engine. Power of the engine makes 150HP, and twisting moment — 350Nm. As base mechanical transmission is offered. According to data of the manufacturer, the fuel expense in the mixed European cycle makes of 6,6 l/100 in the given configuration of km.

Interior Honda Accord

Interior Honda Accord Taxi

New Honda Accord Taxi

It is necessary to notice, that the overwhelming part of park of cars of a taxi in Germany is made by cars Mercedes Benz, however Honda counts on a certain share of the market thanks to the car reasonable price, and also low expenses on operation. So cost Accord for a taxi makes from 20,690 euros ($29,800US). It is possible to add, that it not the first similar experience for Honda in Europe. Also in Germany the company offers the special versions of crossover CR-V prepared for work in a taxi.

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Wednesday, January 6, 2016