HONDA Australia has confirmed that it’ll provide the eleventh technology Accord domestically type the second quarter of this yr.
The Honda Accord is the second-longest operating automotive nameplate within the Japanese model’s historical past and was first launched to Australia in 1977.
For 2024, the Honda Accord will likely be provided with a single powertrain choice, the Accord e:HEV RS providing what the importer says is a “refined and sporty design” coupled with a “fuel-efficient but exhilarating driving expertise”.
As is acquainted elsewhere within the native Honda portfolio, the Accord options the model’s newest fourth-generation two-motor hybrid system, first debuted within the CR-V e:HEV RS. The mixture contains a 135kW 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder petrol engine with direct injection paired with twin electrical motors mounted in parallel with the crankshaft.
Honda says the all-new Accord is longer and sleeker than earlier fashions with premium proportions and a broad stance. The sedan contains a low horizontal beltline and a “lengthy, highly effective front-end” design that’s backed by “extra assured and refined dynamics”.
Paint colors embrace Crystal Black, Lunar Silver, Meteoroid Gray and Platinum White.
Shifting inside, the inside décor options prime quality supplies and superior options, together with a 12.3-inch infotainment array and 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster.
Honda Australia will announce additional particulars and specs when pricing is confirmed nearer to the mannequin’s native launch.
The present Honda Accord vary is priced from $57,900 drive-away in petrol type, the hybrid priced from $61,900 d/a.
Domestically, the Accord competes within the Medium passenger automotive Below $60K phase the place it vies towards the likes of the BYD Seal (from $49,888 plus on-road prices), Hyundai Sonata (from $55,500 +ORC), Mazda 6 (from $36,290 +ORC), Skoda Octavia (from $42,490 d/a), Toyota Camry (from $35,051 +ORC), and Volkswagen Passat (from $57,790 +ORC).
In 2023, Honda offered simply 144 examples of the Accord, inserting it final throughout the phase. The Toyota Camry topped the sector with 10,581 unit gross sales forward of the Mazda 6 (1528), Skoda Octavia (1395), Volkswagen Passat (677), BYD Seal (471), and Hyundai Sonata (338).
“The Honda Accord has a wealthy historical past within the Australian market as a classy, luxurious flagship mannequin which has been a buyer favorite since its arrival in 1977”, mentioned Honda Australia director Carolyn McMahon.
“This new mannequin provides the premium really feel that Accord is famend for, coupled with all the extra technological advances that prospects have gotten accustomed to, together with Honda’s e:HEV hybrid powertrain that delivers a dynamic mixture of efficiency and effectivity.”
The 2024 Honda Accord will likely be arriving in native dealerships from the second quarter of 2024.
