The new Honda Accord has been officially launched at the 2019 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The tenth-generation Accord comes in a sole 1.5T variant, priced at Rp 698 juta, which is equivalent to RM206,033. The new D-segment sedan starts from close to RM200k in Thailand, so that’s the ballpark price Malaysia should looking at.
The 1.5 litre engine is the VTEC Turbo unit with 190 PS and 260 Nm of torque available from 1,600 to 5,000 rpm. That’s our CR-V 1.5T level of tune (which is higher than the Civic), but with 17 Nm more torque. The 1.5T is essentially a replacement for the current 2.4 litre naturally aspirated engine, but unlike the outgoing generation, there’s no entry level 2.0L NA version of the new Accord.
Going out with the NA engines is the five-speed torque converter auto, replaced by a CVT with sport mode and paddle shifters. There’s an Accord Hybrid in Thailand, and it’s positioned higher than the 1.5T in the Land of Smiles.
The new 2019 Accord won’t be mistaken for the old one, as it boasts a fresh new look with a sweeping roofline. At 4,920 mm long and 1,860 mm wide, the new sedan is 10 mm shorter and 10 mm wider than before. That roofline sits 15 mm lower than before, while the 2,830 mm wheelbase is a significant 55 mm longer. The centre of gravity is 10 mm lower than before. The wheels are 18-inch blade-style items.
In Indonesia, the new Accord comes with the full Honda Sensing suite of safety features, including Collision Mitigation Braking System with Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist System and Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow. All exterior lights are LEDs, and there’s Auto-High Beam too.
Other safety features include six airbags, ABS, EBD, BA, VSA, Hill Start Assist, Honda LaneWatch and Driver Attention Monitor. The latter can help determine if the driver is becoming drowsy and will alert him/her to stop and take a break. Auto brake hold and a multi-angle rear view camera provide convenience.
The single spec also includes beige leather upholstery, powered front seats (memory and four-way lumbar), “boss seat” buttons, seven-inch digital instrument panel, eight-inch touchscreen head unit, remote engine start, keyless entry with push start, walk away auto lock, auto wipers, electric parking brake with auto hold, auto dimming rear view mirror and dual-zone auto air con with rear vents.
Speaking of the rear quarters, Honda says that there has been a 48 mm increase in legroom. Rear occupants also get to enjoy two USB charging ports and a larger sunshade. Honda has worked to reduce rolling noise from the tyres and underbody, and there’s Active Noise Cancellation to counter noise inside the cabin.
The all-new D-segment contender is available in four colours in Indonesia, and they are White Pearl Platinum, Modern Steel Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic and this example’s Crystal Black Pearl. What do you think of the new Accord that’s surely coming to Malaysia next?
Yay or nay, it looks like we’re now in an era where Japanese D-segment sedans start at around RM200k (the Camry 2.5V is priced at RM197k), and the benefactors are BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
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(Like) Mazda 6 and Proton Borui
(Dislike) Honda Accord
Is the same thing with 120K Civic
(Like) Toyota Camry
(Dislike) Honda Accord
Mazda 6 and Kia Sorento are much better than Hyundai Sonata 2020 and this Honda Accord. Even New Proton Perdana (Geely Borui) is also better than Hyundai Sonata 2020 and this Honda Accord
1 word..ugly
interior no any changes, outside more to civic
Compared to Camry this latest accord is not doing well in the states…this current generation is regarded as the ugliest accord ever…just looking at the taillights will make people puke…this kind of design doesnt work for accord…for civic maybe because its more proportionate…and the price is becoming very ridiculous…
Doesn’t it resemble the current Perdana?
It doesn’t. The Perdana’s design is from the Opel Insignia
You might not mistaken it for the old accord but you might mistaken it for a Perdana. Seriously, did proton designers manage to get a sneak peek or the new accord when they design accordana?
it looks like we’re now in an era where Japanese D-segment sedans start at around RM200k —> there also will be an era this highly priced japanese cars will be sitting in their showroom for more than an era
Yup you are rite buddy
Ugly as hell jap plastic crab
No more naturally aspirated 2.4 or 2.0? Damn shame.
Kesian Thailand and Indon, beli accord mahal oo
comong to Malaysia
Crazy pricing. Shows how valueless our currencies are
D segments at 190-200k….one can expect the upcoming new gen Altis to go up in price if that’s the case. Seeing that the Benz A class sedan is taking over the C class price while the C goes up a segment is really indicating that our currency is crap and Mahathir is subtly increasing the tax for foreign made vehicles. A W204 C200 used to cost around 248k and now the facelift W205 C200 is at 260k with a puny 1.5 litre engine. Wait till the next gen C arrives….
Beli second hand ajerlah camnier
US sell usd32k, here sell rm200k
Too greedy, too greedy
The back of the Honda Accord, yuckkk!!!
It’s hard to see the Malaysian market accepting RM200k Japanese sedans. Buyers will move to the Germans or into SUVs. The base model CRV is still RM138k.
With this price and similarly to camry these 2 may have out price themself and those with not so deep pocket might go to bimer and merc instead
1. Ugly design
2. So expensive
3. Nothing new & innovative, only the price is in the new range.
Honda is digging it’s own graveyard.
Last sentence took the words right out of my mouth.
Last sentence took the words right out of my mouth…
This angled front photo is the best I’ve seen for this 10th gen Accord so far
we’re now in an era where Japanese D-segment sedans start at around RM200k (the Camry 2.5V is priced at RM197k), and the benefactors are BMW and Mercedes-Benz
Yeap, wt that kind of price…might as well increase slightly your budget & get those germans lux
Damn ugly la…who turned in this assignment? Seriously so not an Accord.
Now Malaysia crazy la. Honda Accord Rm200k, Toyota Camry RM200k, Mazda 3 kuci C segment also RM160k.
60 years of mismanagement have made our cost of living so high and pay packet so low
2017 new Accord – RM148k
2019 new Accord – RM 206k
Something must be wrong with government of 2018-2019
Well at least Accord and Camry are acceptable for 200 k pricing but the stupid Mazda3 priced 160k.Mazda is being so so nonsense
Now Malaysia crazy la. Honda Accord Rm200k, Toyota Camry RM200k, Mazda 3 kuci C segment also RM160k.
60 *weeks of mismanagement have made our cost of living so high and pay packet so low
*Fixed that for you my friend.
Aiyo… Apa sudah terjadi potong Asean Auto-Hub…??? 2019 start Indon pun lebih cipat advanced …
why the back design so weird? nice interior. Look at some reviews on new accord vs new camry, Accord beat camry in every aspect (comfort/space/handling/luxury etc) eventhough the new camry has improved alot. This accord should be way way better than the predecessor. Hopefully the base 1.5T can sell around 160k
look like honda designer lack of ideas. mazda better..
Mecedes price…no need la…keep it thre
Crazy price
Mid size sedan market of Camry and Accord is dying, grab the current version if need family sedan st this size now
My concern is why not here YET, hope not due to ‘SUV taste’
Surely it’s comong
Civic and Accord are using 1.5 Turbo, and Civic is faster pick up due to lighter body..
With this price, new Malaysia didn’t control the automotive industry market..
meanwhile in USA, the 2019 Honda Accord has been launched quite sometime ago with the top spec priced at RM120k (USD30k)
CKD version priced RM175k?
Honda Malaysia did a survey and found Malaysian’s reception towards this latest design is bad so that’s why they are delaying introducing this 10th gen here. They want to extend the 9th gen as long as possible as sales of the 10th gen is expected to be bad
Mazda’s interior quality have surpassed even the accord’s
I will chose this car. It is anytime better than Volvo S90 and VW Passat
Wow .. you comparing this with Volvo S90 , So smart and I am just amazed with your choice :)
All the collection use the same front grill they all looks the same now.
city,civic,accord. show this to ur wife, she will said its the same car might as well get a city lol
The 10th gen facelift will be launched this fall in the US. Malaysia still not see the shadow of the new model yet
haha….
cbu kah?
this car will definitely sell better than the camry. more powerful and better features. camry still using old engine but price so expensive.
Wah! 1500 cc injin can qualify for RON95 petrol subsidies wor!
Smart choice Honda! Keep it up!
https://paultan.org/2019/07/19/petrol-subsidy-govt-to-hand-out-cash-directly-to-lower-income-households-to-drop-under-1-5l-scheme/
Obviously you didn’t get the memo.
With sales trend towards SUVs, HM are not planning to launch CKD Accord this yr… CKD plant capacity are better reserved for HRV, CRV..
If launch CBU Accord like Camry at 200k, surely u hear more complaint like here. Gomen PH also kena.
The design I suspect looks better in the metal than it does in pictures, just as the current Civic. But what’s not so good is that it’s got a CVT. Not very premium for a D segment car. Only the 2.0 turbo model (with a detuned Civic Type R engine) comes with the 10 speed auto. But that variant isn’t coming to Malaysia.
The current Accord is not doing so well in M’sia & Asia.
And now the price tag is 30% more.
Even a VW Passat is less than RM200k.
Cars become so expensive but people still buy, as long there are sales, they will continue to sell in high price. then people complain but still buy..
Geli lo. This design is worst.
just wait for proton/geely borui.
Such beautiful Sedan bu why not earth the interior looks so so so outdated.