The Honda Accord 2.4 has been upgraded to six airbags (from four) as previously revealed, and we now know that the RM170,057.60 OTR without insurance price is up by nearly RM2,000 as a result, RM1,948 to be exact. What you’re getting are curtain airbags on top of dual front and side airbags. The 2.0 litre variants are unchanged, with two airbags.
The ninth-gen Honda Accord was launched in September 2013 here with three variants – 2.0 VTi, 2.0 VTi-L and 2.4 VTi-L. The range topper is powered by a 2.4 litre Earth Dreams Technology engine, which makes 175 hp at 6,200 rpm and 225 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The DOHC i-VTEC unit is paired to a five-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
Read our launch report, test drive report and watch the Accord in Driven Web Series, where the 2.4 went up against the Toyota Camry and Mazda 6 in last season’s company car battle. The big Honda appeared again in this season’s D-segment shootout, where the 2.0 lined up alongside the Nissan Teana and facelifted Kia Optima. Finally, compare all Honda Accord specs on CarBase.my.
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Comments largely express disappointment over Honda's decision to increase the Accord's airbags from 4 to 6 for an additional RM2,000, with many feeling safety features should be standard without extra cost. Several mention that competitors like Toyota, Nissan Teana, and Proton offer more airbags as standard, and some criticize Malaysia's lack of mandatory safety regulations. Comparisons highlight that the US version comes with more airbags at a lower price, raising concerns about pricing, quality, and safety in Malaysia. Others defend the move, citing cost and market factors, while some suggest that Honda could have included more safety tech or features like adaptive cruise control at this price point. Overall, there's a strong sentiment that safety should be standard across all models.