HONDA has introduced additional specification particulars for its new Accord sedan vary, which is because of launch in Australia subsequent month (Might).
Whereas pricing will not be but suggested, the knowledge at hand suggests the eleventh era, hybrid-only Accord will obtain a rise in listing value over the present hybrid mannequin, which is presently accessible from $61,900 drive-away (the petrol is on the market from $57,900 d/a).
Powering the 2024 Honda Accord vary would be the Japanese model’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder e:HEV petrol/electrical hybrid engine and repeatedly variable transmission mixture. The mannequin rides on all-multi-link suspension.
The fourth-generation, two-motor unit is known to provide 152kW of energy and 335Nm of torque, down 6kW however up 20Nm from the present providing. Honda has but to announce gas financial system or CO2 emissions for its latest Accord.
4 driver selectable modes – Regular, Financial system, Sport and Particular person – and three powertrain settings – Auto, EV and Cost – can be found as normal, whereas regenerative braking might be managed by way of six settings through the steering wheel paddles.
Honda says the all-new Accord is longer and sleeker than earlier fashions with premium proportions and a broad stance. The four-door sedan includes a low horizontal beltline and a “lengthy, highly effective front-end” design that’s backed by “extra assured and refined dynamics”. An energetic grille sits entrance and centre, whereas all exterior lighting is LED.
Paint colors embody Crystal Black, Lunar Silver, Meteoroid Gray, and Platinum White. All are complemented by 18-inch alloy wheels.
Transferring inside, the inside décor options top quality supplies and superior options, together with a 12.3-inch infotainment array and 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster. Wi-fi telephone connectivity is joined by a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system, the system additionally that includes over-the-air updates, related companies expertise, and digital key compatibility.
Honda Sensing security expertise brings an in depth array of driver help methods to the most recent era Accord, with adaptive cruise management with Cease & Go performance, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, driver consideration monitoring, lane holding, visitors signal recognition, and a 360-degree surround-view digital camera included.
“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 gives the premium really feel that Accord is famend for, coupled with further technological developments, together with the arrival of Google built-in and the subsequent era of Honda Join.”
Honda Accord gross sales – like these of most medium-sized passenger vehicles in Australia – have been sluggish by way of the primary three months of 2023. The imported mannequin has tallied simply 18 year-to-date unit gross sales, effectively behind the section main Toyota Camry with 4434 unit gross sales.
The Medium passenger automotive underneath $60K is in any other case populated by the BYD Seal (1573 YTD till gross sales), Mazda 6 (432), Skoda Octavia (319), Hyundai Sonata (134), and Volkswagen Passat (47).
Go to GoAuto once more quickly for our native launch evaluation of the 2024 Honda Accord.
