Honda makes noteworthy changes with the 11th-generation Accord, including Google integration and a new hybrid system. We have all the details.
. Yet the Japanese remain committed to the format; Toyota's Camry isn't going anywhere nor is Nissan's Altima—and as Honda makes clear with its newest Accord, things needn't be so sour for the sedan.builds on the previous model, which was our favorite in the midsize sedan segment by far, and despite a few notable missteps, it could be better than ever.
Around back, the Accord has new LED taillight arrays, each housed under a single curved surface. This isn't a full-width rear light, but rather, narrow strips of glowing red that frame a dainty Honda badge at the center of the Accord's rear end. Speaking of, Honda sculpts a convincing take on the four-door coupe trend onto the bones of the old Accord, punctuated by a cute duckbill spoiler integrated with the trunklid.from the rear three-quarter view.
As for what's beneath the bodywork, the gas-only Accord LX and EX get a carryover 1.5-liter turbocharged I-4 mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission and front-wheel drive—there's no AWD to compete with the Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, and Subaru Legacy. In this application the 1.5-liter makes 192 hp and should be capable of at least 30 mpg combined.
We've experienced versions of the same setup in the Civic, CR-V, and Acura Integra; it's an efficient, inoffensive powertrain strong enough for most buyers. Unfortunately, the 10th-gen car'sand 10-speed automatic are no longer available; Honda also ditched the Accord's available manual transmission a few years ago, and it remains gone this time.
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