The all new Honda Accord, now in it’s 10th
generation, has been released just today. The fresh Accord will be sporting a
new powertrain, a new hybrid system, and a 10 speed transmission for 2018.
“We are redefining the Honda Accord for a new generation of
buyers by bringing something unexpected that challenges the idea of what a
mainstream sedan can be,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president of the
Automobile Division of American Honda.
Redefining with something unexpected, Jeff? What does this
mean? I believe that Hondas senior vice president was referring to the bold
move of switching out the beloved V6 engine to a smaller 2.0 liter turbo four
cylinder. Honda has basically taken their turbo engine from the CR-V and the
new Civic Type R and spread the love to the front running Accord. The engine is
specially tuned for the Accord with low-end torque and doesn’t require premium
fuel. Horsepower and torque are up from
185 and 181 to an alluring 192/192. The engine is paired with the first 10-speed
automatic to be featured in a front-wheel drive car, and is also available with
a six-speed manual transmission on the Sport trim.
The hybrid will use a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated
Atkinson-cycle engine and has electric motors that are the first to use magnets
containing no heavy rare earth metals. The new power unit with the battery pack
is now under the rear floor instead of in the trunk, and this upgrade heartily
frees up some more cargo room.
The design idea was to make the Accord even more sophisticated
and sporty than it has ever been. Clean lines and a simple layout with sharp
details flawlessly execute the look of sophistication while the newly tuned
engine brings the enhanced power.
Last, but most definitely not least, Honda brings us……
The volume knob!
Rejoice! The new, finally re-knobbed Accord is coming to our
showroom this fall, and we encourage you to join us in welcoming it to our lineup!
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