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Honda has no plans to launch a hot Type-R version of the new Accord, according to well placed sources.
The all-new model, which is making its debut at the Geneva show later this month, doesn’t fit the Type-R brand according to insiders. ‘A Type-R Accord would not suit the character of the car or our target audience’ said one.
Honda is making it clear that it wants the new saloon and estate to final...Read the full article

 

2 models ranges now without the Type R model... a wasted opportunity.

are they really after such a mature target audience that there's no need for a sporty halo model?  BMW has the M3, Audi the RS4 (past tense).  If Honda want to put the Accord in the same category as the 3-series and A4, then they must have the Type R model!!

 

This is a real shame, and as Kee Law has pointed out it really is a missed opportunity.

I'm sure when push comes to shove the powers that be will have to concede to the pressure I am sure they will be under, to build the Type R model.

i'm not so optimistic i'm afraid.

the outgoing model had a Euro-R designed for Europe, but never made its way to the UK.

I can see their point in some ways, why would you want an Accord Type R?

Proper Type R's follow a no compromise philosphy.  Stripped out, raw and focused.  This is part of the problem with the current Euro Civic Type R, which is neither focused or raw enough.  An Accord in the same vein would only dilute the brand.

Surely they would be better off creating a slightly more rounded (but no less desirable) sub brand - what they've tried to do with the Type S branding - which would keep not only the Honda hardcore happy, but woo drivers from other brands.

Then all we need is the Japaneese Civic officially imported (which lets face it is nigh on the same size as an Accord) and every one's happy!

yeah i know what you mean.  i was thinking (but pressed "post" too quickly) that a current accord type r would be too heavy, too equipped and not true to the Type R spirit.

that said, all cars are heading in this direction nowadays, just a sign of the times.

Type S just isn't the same, who wants second best in a look-a-like sports kit?

the jap CTR is definately a nice option, but looks too much like a vauxhall astra for me!!

Accord Type R could be reintroduced in Europe as a sport tourer i.e. an estate version.  This seems to be what the Europeans are after, witness the RS4, RS6, M5 Touring etc.