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Honda has not sold the seventh generation Accord Coupe in Australia. The car, say Honda insiders, not only serves as a barometer to public reaction to a more upmarket, two-door version of the traditionally quite staid sedan, but also previews the look of the forthcoming eight-generation Accord family, due in showrooms within three years.

Although the production model is likely to feature toned-down styling, the Concept hints that Honda is set to ditch the Accord’s traditionally inoffensive looks in favor of Civic-like boldness. Honda has already stated that the current Accord will “remain unaffected throughout 2007”, which means it could be mid-2008 before the concept-influenced version hits showrooms. we received these spy photos of the new 2008 Honda Accord coupe from Paul, a long-time Jalop reader.