The 2023 Honda Accord is finally here! Rated as one of the most-awaited cars of the year, the new mid-size sedan from auto giant Honda, has not only hit the showrooms but also started to hit the roads.
When we talk about Honda, the brand immediately connects with an auto lover, thanks to its wide range of top-notch cars that have been churned out over the decades. Honda, which happens to be a Japanese public multinational conglomerate manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has quite a few aces up its sleeve. Pretty recently, its Honda Ridgeline managed to feature in our elusive list of ‘Top 5 Longest-Lasting Cars’, along with the usual suspects like the Toyota Prius.
The all-new Honda Accord appears to be a major upgrade over its predecessor, at the first glance. It belongs to a rare breed of cars that accomplish the difficult task of finding a fine balance of sheer power and polished refinement, with effortless ease. Along with a brilliant design that brushes shoulders with a modern approach, the brand-new mid-size sedan offers you an advanced connectivity that makes your journey even more seamless with an array of over the top smart features.
Let’s get on a ride with the Honda Accord 2023 to figure out what’s exactly on offer. Fasten your seatbelts for a roller-coaster ride. Here we go!
Along with a brilliant design that brushes shoulders with a modern approach, the brand-new mid-size sedan offers you an advanced connectivity that makes your journey even more seamless with an array of over the top smart features. [Image Credit: Honda]
2023 Honda Accord: Unleash Power, Ride Refinement
The latest Honda Accord 2023 has already created a sensation among the international auto forums and auto community channels on social media, thanks to a dream debut. But like every other car, the 2023 Honda Accord too, comes with its own set of hits and misses. Let’s have a close look at them before moving towards its detailed specifications.
Hits
- Hybrid power and efficiency
- Designed for better performance and good fuel mileage
- Up to 48 mpg combined
- Sleek new design and interior
- Updated tech
- Decent standard safety features
Misses
- Misses out on the luxury touches of its predecessor
- Does away with the potent 2.0-liter turbocharged engine
- Dinky standard touchscreen
- Still no all-wheel drive option
Now it’s time for a quick tour through the salient features of the Honda Accord 2023 to understand what it brings to the table.
2023 Honda Accord Specifications
Vehicle Type: front-engine or front-engine, front-motor; front-wheel-drive; 5-passenger; 4-door sedan
PRICE
LX (1.5T), $28,390; EX (1.5T), $30,705; Sport (hybrid), $32,990; EX-L (hybrid), $34,635; Sport-L (hybrid), $34,970, Touring (hybrid), $38,985
POWERTRAINS
turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 1.5-liter inline-4, 192 hp, 192 lb-ft; DOHC 16-valve 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle inline-4, 146 hp, 134 lb-ft + AC motor, 181 hp, 247 lb-ft (combined output: 204 hp, 247 lb-ft; 1.1-kWh lithium-ion battery pack)
Transmissions: continuously variable automatic; direct-drive
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 111.4 in
Length: 195.7 in
Width: 73.3 in
Height: 57.1 in
Passenger Volume, F/R: 53–56/50 ft3
Trunk Volume: 17 ft3
Curb Weight: 3250–3550 lb
PERFORMANCE
60 mph: 7.1 sec
1/4-Mile: 15.5–15.7 sec
Top Speed: 116 mph
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 32–48/29–51/37–44 mpg
In a nutshell, the 2023 Honda Accord is a nice mid-size sedan which is a good buy, keeping in mind the fact that it starts from $28,500 and presents you a lucrative offering.
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