11th-gen Honda Accord revealed globally with significant upgrades

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda has finally yanked the silks off the all-new eleventh-generation Honda Accord in the global market. The upgraded sedan benefits from revised styling inside and out, new features, and updated powertrain options. Let’s know all these upgrades in detail, starting with exterior design.

Said to be the best-looking Honda Accord ever, the latest Japanese sedan underpins the brand’s latest design philosophy. It carries a mature stance with clear and smooth surfaces. The front fascia is kitted with a new hexagonal-shaped grille with triangular inserts, edged by slim headlights and eyebrow-like LED daytime running light graphics. The front bumper houses a wide, central air intake bracketed by silver trims on both sides.

A strong beltline and chrome trimmings around the windows further accentuate the sedan’s profile along with two-piece, full-width tail lights. The car runs on 17-inch dual-tone wheels as standard, with 19-inch units available as an option.

Dimensionally, the new Accord is 4,971 mm long, 1,862 mm wide, and 1,450 mm tall and carries a 2,830 mm long wheelbase. Compared to the predecessor, it is 91 mm longer and 2 mm wider.

Just like the exterior, the cabin of the new Honda Accord also looks premium with a well-laid-out cabin loaded with high-quality materials and advanced technologies. Among the main interior features of the revamped sedan are - 

• 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which is the largest ever display offered by Honda. It comes with built-in Google integration, which is also a Honda-first feature
• 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
• 12-speaker Bose audio system
• 6.0-inch head-up display
• Wireless charging
• Connected car technology

With safety as an important concern, Honda has packed the new Accord with ten airbags, comprising knee as well as rear-passenger side impact airbags. The updated sedan also hosts a number of advanced driver-assistance systems like adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind spot monitoring, and more.

In terms of powertrain options, Honda will offer the refreshed model with two engine options, including -

• 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine generating 195 PS of maximum power and 260 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a CVT gearbox
• Hybrid setup with a 2.0-litre petrol engine and a dual-motor combinedly producing 207 PS and 335 Nm

Honda is yet to announce the new Accord pricing and launch timeline.

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