The
2023 Accord features all-new elegant and sophisticated styling that
further advances the new Honda design direction, with long, clean body
lines and a strong, powerful front end with an upright grille and
blacked out LED headlights. A sharp upper character line running the
length of the body creates a sense of motion and highlights its
increased overall length, which has grown 2.8-inch.
A longer hood
and a flowing fastback roofline create a premium silhouette. Along the
roof line, Accord uses laser brazing technology, eliminating the need
for roof molding for a smooth and clean roof line. Distinctive
horizontal LED straight-line taillights accentuate the Accord's wide
stance.
The LX, EX and EX-L trims feature a black grille mesh,
body-color side mirrors and standard 17-inch alloy wheels. The Sport,
Sport-L get even sportier styling with black side mirrors, a black rear
spoiler and black 19-inch alloy wheels, while Sport-L models add a
unique black rear diffuser. The top-level Touring features unique
gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels along with silver and black exterior
trim for a sharp, high-contrast look. All 2023 Accords feature a
0.4-inch wider rear track for a broader stance and improved stability.
The
all-new Accord will be available in eight exterior colors, three of
which are new: Meteorite Gray Metallic, Urban Gray Pearl and Canyon
River Blue Metallic.
With
clean surfaces, high-quality materials and upscale touches, the
Accord's all-new sporty and modern interior builds on the new Honda
design direction while offering class-leading passenger volume (105.7
cubic feet, without moonroof) and rear seat legroom (40.8-inches).
Premium
materials are used throughout the cabin, especially on touchpoints,
with close attention paid to the operation of all switchgear and
controls for a premium feel. The shift knob has been angled toward the
driver by 5 degrees, allowing the cup holders to be positioned to the
right of the shift knob and still hold large-size cups.
Materials
were chosen with an eye toward style, such as the new elegant Piano
Black trim. A striking metal mesh spanning the dash serves both form and
function, concealing the air vents that would otherwise mar the
uncluttered and harmonious design.
The Accord is also more
comfortable with all-new front Body Stabilizing Seats. The
new-generation seat frame firmly holds the body, reducing fatigue on
long drives. An open and airy greenhouse and thin A-pillars provide
excellent outward visibility.
The 2023 Accord has the most cargo
room in its class, with all models providing 16.7 cubic feet of trunk
space and standard fold-down rear seats.
The Accord LX and EX
feature gray or black cloth upholstery with the EX sporting an 8-way
power driver's seat. The EX also adds a moonroof, heated front seats and
dual zone climate control. Sport features unique black cloth
upholstery, aluminum pedals, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a
leather shift knob. The EX-L and Sport-L come standard with leather
seating surfaces and a 4-way power-adjustable passenger seat. The
Touring adds ventilated front seats and heated rear seats.
Intuitive
technology has been smartly integrated into the Accord with a focus on
the driver, including a standard 10.2-inch digital instrument panel with
unique display functions depending on powertrain. A digital power flow
meter replaces the tachometer in the hybrid-electric powered Sport,
EX-L, Sport-L and Touring. The multi-information display features
user-selectable functions such as Honda Sensing settings, vehicle
information and more.
Accord hybrid models (Sport, EX-L, Sport-L,
Touring) come standard with Honda's largest ever touchscreen, a
12.3-inch unit with a physical volume knob, wireless Apple Carplay and
Android Auto compatibility and a simplified navigation structure with
fewer menus. A 1-inch finger rest at the bottom of the touchscreen makes
it easier to use by providing a stable surface to rest your hand, and
Qi-compatible 15W wireless smartphone charging is available (Touring).
The
top-line Touring features Honda's first integration of Google built-in.
This includes apps like Google Assistant, Google Maps and more on
Google Play for a helpful, personalized and connected driving
experience. Control select vehicle functions by voice with Google
Assistant, get directions and live traffic updates with Google Maps, and
download music, podcasts, audiobooks and more with Google Play.
The
Accord Touring also comes with a standard 6-inch head-up display and a
12-speaker Bose premium audio system. Featuring Bose Centerpoint
technology and Bose SurroundStage digital signal processing, the new
system was custom-engineered precisely for the Accord's new interior so
drivers and passengers - regardless of their seating position - are
placed in the middle of the music, with a clear and spacious listening
experience
A new 7-inch touchscreen audio system is standard on
LX and EX with physical knobs for volume and tuning, Apple Carplay and
Android Auto usage and a simplified menu structure. Two illuminated 3.0A
USB-C ports are standard on LX, EX, and Sport models. On EX-L and
Touring rear seat passengers get two illuminated 3.0A USB-C charging
ports as well.
All Accords can now receive quick and easy Over
the Air (OTA) software updates to nearly all vehicle computer modules,
enhancing functionality and capability. OTA wireless updates improve the
ownership experience.
The
more fun-to-drive 2023 Accord sets a new benchmark for sporty, yet
comfortable and refined driving dynamics. Based on Honda's enhanced
global architecture, the Accord's increased chassis rigidity with
stiffer body supports and new front brace bars further supports
improvements in ride, handling and overall refinement.
Suspension
and steering updates make the Accord more fun to drive, while
simultaneously improving ride quality. A retuned four-wheel independent
suspension provides a more engaging driving experience. New front
suspension damper mount bearings and ball joints reduce friction to
improve steering smoothness.
Accord hybrid models (Sport, EX-L,
Sport-L, Touring) feature an all-new, more powerful 4th-generation
two-motor hybrid-electric system with a pair of electric motors that are
now mounted side-by-side and an all-new 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle
4-cylinder engine that adds direct fuel injection. This new
configuration allows for the use of a larger propulsion motor with
increased torque output. Combined system output is 204 hp, while
traction-motor peak torque is 247 lb.-ft. of torque (up 15 lb.-ft.).
The
hybrid-electric system also is more responsive and significantly more
refined at highway speeds. Linear Shift Control elevates the driving
experience by mimicking the vehicle speed-linked rev feel associated
with a conventional drivetrain shifting gears under acceleration.
Changes to the hybrid control system also improve the management of
engine and electric power in different conditions for a better driving
experience.
Under the hood of the LX and EX, the Accord's
1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with VTEC variable valve lift
technology has been updated with additional refinement and improved
emissions performance. Enhancements include an upgraded direct-injection
system and new cold-active catalyst, plus a high-rigidity crankshaft
and oil pan to reduce engine noise.
The continuously variable
automatic transmission (CVT) for the 1.5-liter turbo has been updated to
reduce noise. Significant drivability and performance improvements were
also made and include Step-Shift programming that simulates gear
changes at full throttle.
Drivers can seamlessly switch between
four selectable drive modes to optimize the Accord's driving experience
for various conditions. Econ, Normal, and Sport (hybrid only) modes
feature pre-set performance settings for powertrain response, steering
assist level, gauge cluster layout and adaptive cruise-control settings.
Hybrid models (Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, Touring) also feature a new
Individual mode that enables customization of the driving experience.
The
11th-generation Accord is a leader in midsize sedan safety features
thanks to advanced active and passive safety technology that comes
standard on every Accord. This includes the latest version of Advanced
Compatibility Engineering body structure that has been enhanced for even
better compatibility with larger vehicles. This includes improved
occupant protection in angled frontal collisions. Targeting today's Top
Safety Pick+ and NHTSA 5-star ratings, the Accord is designed to meet
the new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) Side Impact
Crashworthiness Evaluation (SICE) 2.0 as well as anticipated future
standards.
Introduced on the 2022 Civic, new driver and passenger
front airbags were designed to minimize the potential for severe brain
trauma associated with angled frontal collisions. The new front driver's
airbag uses an innovative tuck sewing structure to increase the
rigidity of both sides of the airbag. The passenger-side front airbag
uses a three-chamber design with the two outer chambers designed to
cradle the head and minimize rotation. For the first time, the Accord
features standard knee and rear-passenger side impact airbags.
The
Accord also features an updated Honda Sensing suite of safety and
driver assistive technologies enabled by a new camera with a wider
90-degree field of view and wide-angle radar with a 120-degree field of
view. This wide angle improves collision prevention performance via
improved ability to recognize attributes of objects, such as a vehicles
or pedestrians, as well as white lines, road boundaries like curbs,
other vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, and road signs.
The wide angle also enables expanded control range for the Accord at
intersections.
Blind spot information (BSI) has been expanded,
now with 82 feet of radar range. Also new is Traffic Jam Assist (TJA),
which is a first for Accord. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low-Speed Follow, and Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS) have been updated to
feature more natural responses. Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) is also
standard, and Low-Speed Braking Control is available on Touring.
The
Accord features standard Rear Seatbelt Reminder and Rear Seat Reminder,
the latter notifying drivers to check the rear seating area for
children, pets or other precious cargo when exiting the vehicle.
Expanded available standard security features now include a stolen
vehicle locator, remote immobilizer, and a Find-My-Vehicle function.