Sizzling on the heels of its 2023 Pilot launch, Honda formally debuted a redesigned Accord. This midsize sedan has been a staple of the model for almost 5 many years, and the revamped 2023 marks its Eleventh design era with up to date styling, tech, and a majority-hybrid mannequin lineup.
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Since 1976, Accord has bought lower than 100,000 copies simply as soon as, which was in 1977. Within the subsequent many years, few vehicles in automotive historical past have loved as a lot success. 1998-2001 was arguably the nameplate’s peak, with greater than 1.6 million vehicles discovering houses in that span. Regardless of the rise of SUVs and crossovers, this sedan has remained a robust performer. Even through the COVID pandemic and subsequent element shortages, Accord nonetheless managed to maneuver a median of greater than 200,000 models in 2020 and 2021.
Whereas the 2023 Accord is a clean-sheet redesign, in some ways it looks as if extra of an evolutionary step ahead. Honda barely toned down the sweeping, fastback-like styling of the outgoing automobile in favor of a extra mature, upright look that intently resembles the current-generation Civic. The Eleventh-gen mannequin is about 3 inches longer total however in most different key dimensions, it’s unchanged from the 2018-2022.
The dashboard format is almost an identical to the Civic and Pilot with a tablet-style infotainment display screen sitting atop the middle of the dashboard. Base LX and volume-selling EX trims may have a 7-inch show whereas the uplevel Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and flagship Touring may have a bigger 12.3-inch unit that helps wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto. Although considerably oddly, solely the Touring grade features a wi-fi system charging pad – hopefully this function will likely be obtainable to different fashions as a dealer-installed accent. The Touring will even be the primary Honda to assist a big selection of built-in Google providers, together with Assistant, Maps, and Play with over the air (OTA) updates permitting for bug fixes and new performance to be added later.
LX and EX Accords will reprise a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a repeatedly variable computerized transmission. The motor has been tweaked to supply 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. The earlier high-output turbo four-cylinder has been dropped in favor of a brand new dual-motor fuel/electrical hybrid. A 2.0-liter non-turbo fuel engine combines with a pair of electrical motors to supply a mixed 204 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque.
Up to date security options additionally mimic these of the redesigned Pilot. The collision warning cameras and radar sensors acquire a wider discipline of view, permitting them to acknowledge extra objects. The blind-spot alert will get an extended vary as properly whereas the adaptive radar cruise management and lane-keep help techniques have been up to date to offer smoother response.
Full pricing and availability weren’t launched however count on reasonable will increase over the outgoing automobile throughout the board. The 2023 Honda Accord will seemingly begin arriving at sellers in January.
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