Honda Accord 2023

• 2025 Honda Accord gets Honda Sensing 360+ in Japan – first mass-market Honda with “hands-off” driving

  In Cars, Honda, Local News / By Jonathan Lee / 24 March 2025 10:40 am / 2 comments

  

  Honda may not be the first company that comes to mind when you think of autonomous driving, but the Japanese carmaker has quietly become a leader in the segment, being the first to introduce Level 3 autonomy with the Legend Hybrid EX in 2021. Now, the company is bringing some of that technology down to the mass market with the new 2025 Accord in its home market.

  Set to go on sale early this summer, the D-segment sedan gets Honda Sensing 360+, gaining some functionality from the Honda Sensing Elite system in the Legend Hybrid EX. Key among these is an upgraded adaptive cruise control and lane centring assist that together allow for “hands-off” automated driving on highways. It will also scan for overtaking opportunities and, if the right lane is clear, it will “suggest” lane changes that it can perform automatically – including indicating – should the driver accept.

  The 2025 Accord will be the first mass-produced Honda to support this feature – the Legend Hybrid EX was limited to just 100 units. One thing the car can’t do that the Legend could is “eyes-off” Level 3 autonomous driving, as it lacks Traffic Jam Pilot, so you’ll still have to keep your eyes on the road. A camera-based driver attention monitor and a capacitive touch sensor on the steering wheel have been added to facilitate this.

  

  Another feature added as part of the 360+ system is a predictive curve departure warning, which detects if the car is speeding into a too-sharp corner, warns the driver to slow down and automatically decelerates if no action is taken. There’s also an emergency stop assist that senses if the driver is incapacitated, stops the car in its lane and calls emergency services. A door opening warning is also included; it’s odd that it took introducing a highly-advanced ADAS system for Honda to add such a basic feature, but we digress.

  Enabling these functions is a suite of sensors and cameras that include radar sensors on the front and the bumper corners (five in total) and multiple GPS antennas, along with high-definition maps. They augment the features already present as part of the regular Honda Sensing 360, such as front cross traffic alert with auto brake, blind spot collision prevention, lane change assist and curve speed reduction.

  

  

  Models equipped with Honda Sensing 360+ are differentiated through black door mirrors, a glossy Berlina Black finish for the 18-inch two-tone five-spoke alloy wheels and a white leather upholstery option. No changes to the mechanicals, so the e:HEV hybrid powertrain has been retained with a 184 PS/335 Nm electric motor, juiced by a 147 PS/182 Nm 2.0 litre Atkinson-cycle engine that can also clutch in to drive the car at higher speeds.

  Honda Sensing 360+ was supposed to be introduced in China last year, but the system has not appeared in the Middle Kingdom as yet, with Japan instead being the first market to debut it.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2023 Honda Accord detailed in official walk-arounds

  In Cars, Honda, Videos / By Paul Tan / 20 February 2023 12:35 pm / 10 comments

  

  Honda America has released a few detailed walk-around videos on the 2023 Honda Accord, taking us through what to expect from the next generation Accord when it eventually reaches this part of the world.

  We say eventually because the Malaysian market Honda Accord, together with other right hand drive countries like Australia, Japan and the rest of Southeast Asia runs on a separate model lifecycle to that of the US market Accord. The Malaysian debut of the 10th-generation Accord came several years after that of the one for the US market, and so the same is expected for the 11th-generation car.

  The current Accord for Malaysia was launched in February 2020 in our market in locally assembled at Honda Malaysia’s plant in Pegoh, Melaka in two variants, both with the 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. This produces 201 PS at 5,500 rpm and 260 Nm from 1,600 rpm to 5,000 rpm, sending drive to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission.

  In the United States, the Accord additionally gets a 252 hp/370 Nm 2.0 litre petrol engine paired with a 10-speed automatic, along with a Hybrid variant featuring the carmaker’s Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) two-motor hybrid system, which combines a 2.0 litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with electric drive for a combined 212 hp and 315 Nm.

  
  
  
  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  The all-new 2023 Honda Accord comes off of the assembly line at the Marysville Auto Plant.

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2023 Honda Accord – 1.5L turbo petrol, 2.0L hybrid; Google built-in on 12.3″ touchscreen, OTA software

  In Cars, Honda, International News / By Mick Chan / 11 November 2022 1:03 pm / 19 comments

  

  The 11th-generation Honda Accord has been unveiled, and the latest D-segment sedan from the Japanese manufacturer in six trim variants across two powertrain options; a 1.5 litre turbo petrol and a 2.0 litre hybrid.

  The internal combustion 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine in the 2023 Accord produces 192 hp at 6,000 rpm and 260 Nm of torque 1,750 rpm to 5,000 rpm, while the hybrid features a 2.0 litre Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder petrol engine that is rated to produce 204 hp and 335 Nm of torque.

  For the 1.5L turbo, drive is sent to the front wheels via a CVT that has been revised for reduced noise, along with drivability and performance enhancements that include Step-Shift programming to mimic gear changes at full throttle, such as with a conventional stepped ratio transmission.

  Meanwhile, the 2.0 litre Atkinson-cycle petrol-electric powertrain in the Accord Hybrid gets direct fuel injection, now featuring two electric motors side-by-side where the new configuration allows for a larger drive motor with increased torque output, which is now up 20 Nm from before, says Honda.

  

  For the US market, the 1.5L Turbo is offered in LX and EX trim variants, while the Hybrid gets Sport, EX-L, Sport-L and Touring trim variants.

  The LX, EX and EX-L trim levels get a black grille mesh, body-coloured side mirror covers, and 17-inch alloy wheels shod in 225/50 tyres, while the Sport and Sport-L trim variants get sportier looks with side mirrors covers, rear spoiler and larger, 19-inch alloy wheels (in 235/40 tyres) in black; the Sport-L adds to these a black rear diffuser.

  In terms of dimensions, the 2023 Accord measures 4,971 mm in overall length with a wheelbase of 2,830 mm, 1,450 mm tall, 1,862 mm wide and with front and rear track widths of 1,615 mm and 1,590 mm respectively. This makes the new car 91 mm longer longer than its 10th-generation predecessor while wheelbase and height is unchanged, and the new car is 2 mm wider than before.

  Inside, Honda claims class-leading passenger space with 2,993 litres of space including 1,036 mm of rear legroom, while the luggage compartment holds 473 litres. Attention was paid particularly to the operation of switchgear and controls to yield a premium feel, says Honda. The gearlever knob has been angled towards the driver by five degrees, which is to allow cup holders to be positioned alongside and still hold large-sized cups, according to the carmaker.

  

  

  Interior comfort has been further augmented with new Body Stabilising seats, which has a new-generation seat frame to firmly hold the occupant’s body in order to reduce fatigue on longer drives.

  Hybrid versions of the Accord get a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, which makes it the largest ever to be installed in a Honda, according to the carmaker. This will be in the Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, Touring variants which get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the top Touring variant additionally gets a 15-watt Qi wireless smartphone charging pad.

  The Touring variant also gets the first Honda implementation of Google features built-in, and so includes Google Assistant, Google Maps and more, through the Google Play store for the available applications. Also on for the top Touring variant are a six-inch head-up display and a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system.

  

  Meanwhile, the LX and EX are kitted with a seven-inch touchscreen head unit with physical volume and tuning knobs, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and two illuminated 3.0-ampere USB-C ports on the LX, EX and Sport variants. Touring and EX-L variants additionally get two illuminated 3.0A USB-C charging ports for the rear passengers as well.

  On the safety front, the Honda Sensing suite of driver assistance technologies has been updated, and new for the 2023 Accord is Traffic Jam Assist, an Accord first. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow, and Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS) have been updated for more natural responses, while Traffic Sign Recognition is standard across the range and Low-Speed Braking Control is available on the Touring variant.

  The 2023 Honda Accord for the United States continues to be built at the carmaker’s Marysville, Ohio plant, where the Accord has been manufactured for 40 years as of November. The Hybrid variant of the Accord is expected to account for 50% of the model’s sales, says Honda.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2023 Honda Accord teased – 11th-gen D-segment sedan debuts in November; new design; hybrid power

  In Cars, Honda, International News / By Gerard Lye / 25 October 2022 10:08 pm / 38 comments

  

  Honda has released the first official teasers of the 11th-generation Accord, which will make its full debut in November. Replacing the 10th-generation model that has been around since 2017 – a facelift was introduced in 2020 – the upcoming Accord will boast the largest touchscreen ever fitted to a Honda at 12.3 inches.

  Details are scarce but the Japanese carmaker says the touchscreen will be linked to a new infotainment system that integrates Google services. We’ve known about this for a while, as last September, the company confirmed that it will use the tech giant’s Android Automotive OS in its cars. Expect functions Google Assistant, Google Maps and in-vehicle apps to be available to users, much like what Volvo does with its cars.

  Of course, the main draw of the teasers is what the Accord will look like, and Honda was gracious enough to provide images of the D-segment sedan’s front and rear ends. Starting with the new face, the design matches what was seen in prior patent images, with a hexagonal-shaped grille (looks Acura-esque, don’t you think?) replacing the thick Solid Wing chrome bar and slats found on the outgoing model.

  

  You’ll also notice the grille gets a triangle-themed insert and is flanked by slim recessed headlamps, the latter featuring LED daytime running light strips. Further down, there is a wide lower intake, and while the bottom edges of the bumper are shrouded in darkness, the aforementioned patent images suggest there won’t be faux intakes in those areas.

  As for the rear, the two-piece, full-width taillights sport in-vogue light bars that terminate at the Honda logo on the boot lid, and just like at the front, the rear lower apron is kept simple. Referring to the patent images once more, the new Accord will maintain its predecessor’s fastback shape.

  Inside, aside from the large touchscreen, we can see a digital instrument cluster as well as a conventional volume dial. Judging by what’s displayed on the screen, Honda appears to have separated the climate controls from the infotainment system.

  

  Other details the teasers provide include the return of the Touring variant, which can be had with a hybrid powertrain. These things aren’t new as the current Accord can be ordered with those specifications. What’s unknown is if the hybrid powertrain has been improved; the current setup consists of a 2.0 litre Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder, E-CVT and an electric motor that produces a total system output of 212 hp and 315 Nm.

  We’ll only know more information when Honda reveals the next-generation Accord next month, but for now, what do you think of the overhauled styling? Is it better looking than the 10th-generation model it replaces? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

  2023 Honda Accord patent images

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Honda Accord patent images leaked – 11th-gen sedan retains fastback shape, new full-width tail lamps

  In Cars, Honda, International News / By Danny Tan / 13 July 2022 12:49 pm / 19 comments

  

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  It has been a full five years since the current Honda Accord surfaced. Today’s 10th-generation is a big departure from the three-box sedan it replaced, introducing a low-slung body with a sloping roofline to a segment that has lost prominence due to the rise of SUVs. Still significant enough for an 11th-generation though, and this is our first look at the next-gen Accord.

  These images are patent filings in Brazil, and they show a long and low D-segment sedan body that isn’t dissimilar to the current Accord. It looks like Honda is retaining the fastback shape characterised by the sloping roofline and short rear deck. Even the character line on the profile that arches from the front lights to the rear is similar, although the new car gets simpler treatment on the rocker panel area and the end of the daylight opening.

  It’s a sleek shape, although the front overhang looks a little long in full profile. In front, Honda has been phasing out the thick chrome bars of the Solid Wing era with simple six-point grilles and slim headlamps, as seen on the latest HR-V and freshly-unveiled new CR-V. The Accord follows suit; and with a very understated slim lower grille, there’s plenty of open bumper room.

  

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  The rear end sees the biggest change from today’s Accord. Gone are the “paper clip” lights from today’s car and in comes full-width tail lamps broken up by the Honda emblem in the centre – just like on the new HR-V. The bootlid has a subtle built-in spoiler, the “diffuser” is just a smooth one-piece trim and the reflectors are high up on the bumper. Tail lamps aside, it’s all familiar.

  Our current Accord is powered by Honda’s 1.5 litre turbo-four engine with 201 PS and 260 Nm, with drive going to the front wheels via CVT. This combo is a mainstay for Honda now, and the just-revealed new CR-V gets an updated version of the 1.5L VTEC Turbo engine. The next Accord could well share the same powertrains as the sixth-generation CR-V, including an e:HEV hybrid.

  So, what’s your first impression of the next-gen Accord with Honda’s new front and rear language? Also, would you rather have a D-segment sedan like the Accord or a C-segment SUV like the CR-V, and why?

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: Current Honda Accord 1.5 TC-P

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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