The new generation e:HEV gasoline-electric powerHonda's 11th generation Accord appeared

●4th generation gasoline-electric hybrid power system, 204 maximum horsepower

●New generation Honda Sensing driving assistance system

●With OTA remote update function

Equipped with Honda's largest 12.3-inch touch screen

Although Taiwan's mid-to-large RV market has shrunk severely, several high-quality car series that were once all-powerful in the past have to withdraw from the stage. However, in the North American market, there is still demand for medium and large RVs. Among them, the Honda Accord is a traditional powerhouse that has occupied the rankings for a long time. And now, the new 11th-generation Honda Accord is officially released in the North American market. With more advanced technology and stronger product strength, it will once again set off market waves in 2023.

more elegant than ever

From the appearance, the new-generation Accord continues the design language of Honda’s new-generation family. Some elements can be seen on CR-V or Civic, and the slender and streamlined outline shows a calm and elegant temperament. The large hexagonal water tank shield at the front of the car adopts a cross grid design, and is combined with the slightly raised long light group to form the main visual recognition point of the front of the car. Viewed from the side, the car body lacks a lot of folding lines or embellishments of accessories, making it appear more concise and restrained. The rear of the car is changed to an integrated taillight group. The left and right light bars highlight the central H-shaped factory emblem, and the rear end of the luggage compartment lid is slightly raised, giving people a small duck-tail tail design, adding some sporty atmosphere.

Entering the car, Honda presents it in a modern and sporty style, and a grid decoration from left to right on the center console echoes the front design of the exterior. Accord used to be known for its spacious car-style space, and the 11th-generation new car still continues this feature, and joins Honda's new-generation interior design concept. Not only does it provide the leading seating space of products of the same class, but the rear passengers can also enjoy quite ample legroom. In addition, the broad field of vision that has been emphasized recently also appears on the Accord.

In order to improve the texture, Honda uses a lot of high-grade materials in the cabin, paying special attention to the places that the driver or passengers will touch, and brings tactile enjoyment in addition to vision. In terms of technological equipment, all models are equipped with a 10.2-inch touch screen infotainment system as standard, and high-end models are equipped with a 12.3-inch screen, which is the largest center console screen of the Honda brand so far. This generation of new cars has also added an OTA remote update function. Some system updates, upgrades, and corrections do not require the owner to return to the factory, as long as they are connected to the Internet, the work can be completed.

The development of power towards electrification

The biggest change in the power composition of the Honda Accord is the cancellation of the 252-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, and only the fourth-generation 2.0-liter e:HEV hybrid power system and 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo Press the engine. Although the maximum horsepower output of the fourth-generation e:HEV power system has been slightly reduced from 212 hp to 204 hp, with a new engine and a new motor, the torque output has been increased to 34kgm, making the driving experience more enjoyable.

It is also worth mentioning that Honda intends to increase the proportion of gasoline-electric power sales this time. Therefore, in terms of product configuration, mid-range and high-end models are equipped with 2.0-liter e:HEV power, and 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo is provided for entry-level products. Honda expects that the e:HEV model will account for half of the total sales after it goes on sale in the future.

The 11th-generation Accord is equipped with the latest version of Honda Sensing as standard. It adopts a 90-degree field of view camera lens and a 120-degree angle detection radar to improve the system’s recognition ability and speed. react. Coupled with the newly designed airbags, as well as the knee airbags and side airbags for rear passengers installed for the first time in the Accord car series, the safety protection has been improved to a higher level.