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International AccordWith its versatile new platform as a base, Honda plans to build vastly different cars geared to local markets around the world. Here's what's coming: SEPTEMBER, 1997 At 189 inches long and 70 inches wide, the new U.S. Accord is a midsize competitor to Ford's Taurus. A raised roof provides extra headroom and a roomy interior for this conservative family car. SEPTEMBER, 1997 Six inches shorter, four inches thinner, and with a lower roof than its U.S. cousin, the new Japanese Accord is a sporty compact loaded with high-tech gizmos beloved by Japanese professionals. SPRING, 1998 The European Accord will be launched with a short, narrow body geared to tiny streets. It's expected to have the stiffer, sportier ride Old World drivers prefer. FALL, 1998 By enlarging the frame even more, Honda will build a minivan for the U.S. as big as the market-leading Dodge Caravan. FALL, 1999 Next up, a sport-utility vehicle for the U.S. market. At 200 inches long, it will rival the big Chevrolet Tahoe in size. FALL, 1998 AND FALL, 1999 Two Acura luxury cars-the TL sedan and CL coupe-will be launched in the U.S. off the same platform.
DATA: HONDA, INDUSTRY SOURCES
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