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This is the most stylish Accord ever," proclaimed Dave Marek, Honda's chief designer in the United States, at a press unveiling of the new car last August. Alas, that's not saying much. Over thirty-seven years, eight generations, and some 11 million Accords, there has never been one that is truly stylish. Nice looking, yes. Practical, popular, and highly satisfying to owners, yes. But style? That has never been a principal concern of the company, even when it offered such impressive models as the NSX mid-engine coupe -- an Acura in America but pure Honda everywhere else.