Honda Sets 19 Word Records with Accord 2.2i-CDTi Sport

To top it all off both Accord 2.2i-CDTi Sports also broke a new record for low fuel consumption, having driven a 674.59 km (419

To top off all the performance based record breaking, the Accord 2.2i-CDTi Sports also broke a new record for low fuel consumption. (Photo: Honda Canada)

mile) run from the Papenburg test track to Wiesbaden, close to Frankfurt. The route comprised of a mixture of highway and secondary road driving, during which one of the Accords achieved an amazing average of 3.07 L/100 km (76.6 mpg).

At the end of the test session driver Liddell stated, "The car's performance is very impressive, demonstrated by the records we've achieved. Honda has made real steps forward in styling, ergonomics and interior design with the new Accord Diesel and now has a package that can take on the best cars in its class."

So why can't North Americans get cars as efficient and powerful as the Accord

The Accord 2.2i-CDTi Sport's technical team has 19 reasons to be proud of their accomplishments. (Photo: Honda Canada)

2.2i-CDTi Sport? So far diesels haven't been accepted by the U.S. buying public, despite major technological advancements in recent years to make them quieter and less pollutant.

Actually, due to the much improved fuel economy, an average of 30 percent better than equivalent gasoline engines, cars equipped with diesels lower emissions by an average of 17 percent while saving their owners thousands in fuel costs over the lifetime of the vehicle. The best part of the equation is that diesel is plentiful, easily accessible and as of 2006 scheduled to be much cleaner in the U.S. and Canada.