The New-look Accord strikes a fine balance with its European-styling and excellent handling.

At first glance the face-lifted Honda Accord certainly strikes a chord. And a good one at that. While the previous generation Accord could be called “handsome”, one would have to be honest in admitting that that would have been rather generous at the time.

However, this current incarnation of the breed is indeed a handsome beast, albeit in a slightly angular sort of way. The current styling could be termed as very European .

I must add though that this car looks best in colours of a darker hue, I saw one in black that looked particularly menacing, especially since it was shod with 18 inch alloy rims that altered its usual stance from aggressive, to absolutely manic.

The new Honda Accord is best viewed from the front, as it has a rather aggressive facial expression, quite out of the norm for a Japanese marque, what more a family saloon at that.