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2013 Honda Accord Sedan[/caption]
Honda has released the first official photos of the 2013 Accord, which go on sale nationwide this fall. The new 2013 Honda Accord is roomier and more luxurious than before, adding a new sculpted look and a few premium touches.
There are no images of the cabin yet but Honda says that packaging changes have made it roomier than before. In addition, the 2013 Honda Accord will be offered with the new HondaLink infotainment system.
As the images reveal, the 2013 Honda Accord equipped a grille is larger; chrome trim; flanked by slimmer headlights; dual chrome tailpipes; new fenders along with deep contours.
“This car is the most sculpted and the most dynamic Accord yet,” said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of product planning for American Honda. “Following Honda's long-held philosophy of 'man maximum, machine minimum,' the beautiful exterior evolved from a focus on interior space and the needs of the people inside it.”
Special aerodynamic moves are designed to lower fuel consumption; forward collision warning technology; a standard rearview back-up camera for parking; blind spot detection; a lane departure warning system is the latest technology which is equipped with the 2013 Honda Accord.
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2013 Honda Accord Coupe[/caption]
Under the hood, the 2013 Honda Accord will be introduced with three new or improved engines.
A direct-injected 2.4-liter “Earth Dreams” four-cylinder with approximately 181 hp (135 kW / 184 PS) and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) of torque, through a six-speed manual or an all-new CVT.
An updated 3.5-liter V6 with approximately 310 hp (231 kW / 314 PS) and 265 lb-ft (359 Nm) of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic will be optional.
The 2013 Honda Accord there will also be a plug-in hybrid variant, which has a 6 kwH lithium-ion battery and an electric continuously variable transmission (E-CVT). The battery can be fully recharged in less than four hours using a 120-volt, outlet and less than 1.5 hours using a 240-volt charger.
2013 Honda Accord photos
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