Spy photographers caught the 2008 Honda Accord on testing down the streets in Santa Monica, California. The 2008 Accord will have as a main competitor the Nissan Altima, Mazda 6 and Ford Mondeo. Prices are expected to start at $21,000.

The 2008 Accord will be powered by a 2.2-liter turbodiesel V4 engine. Also a more powerful and lower-emissions V6 engine will provide higher fuel efficiency with the incorporation of Honda’s next-generation Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology. The 2008 Accord will have an output of 250 hp.