Honda showcased a concept version for the new Accord back in January at the Detroit Auto Show, where it was met with a generally positive reception. Now the Japanese automaker has revealed the first shots of the ninth-generation production model, hailed as "the most sculpted and the most dynamic Accord yet."The ninth-generation Accord will be available with an array of conventional and hybrid powertrains, but its finalized design has only now come into focus, appearing in both coupe and sedan form.
There are no images of the cabin yet but Honda says that even though the exterior lengths of the 2013 Accord sedan and coupe "are noticeably shortened", smart packaging allows for "increased passenger and cargo space" in both models".
Previously, the Japanese carmaker had revealed that the 2013 model will introduce several novelties including forward collision warning technology, a lane departure warning system, blind spot detection, and a standard rearview back-up camera for parking.
Back in January, during the presentation of the Coupe concept, Honda said that the new Accord will be lighter than the current model and that the reduction in size and weight will help improve its handling and driving dynamics.
At the time, the company had also told us that the 2013 Accord will be introduced with three new or improved engines.
These include the first North American application of a hybrid powertrain linking a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline unit to an electric Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT) and a 120kW (161Hp) electric motor fed by a 6 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery.
According to Honda, the two-motor hybrid system moves continuously through three modes: all-electric, gasoline-electric and direct-drive.
In all-electric mode, the 2013 Accord Plug-In Hybrid will have a city driving range of approximately 10-15 miles (16-24 km) and a top speed of 62 mph (100km/h). 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.
The other two powerplants for the 2013 Accord are a new 2.4-liter direct-injected (DI) engine delivering more than 181 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque and a range-topping and re-engineered 3.5-liter V6 i-VTEC with more power and torque than the current version.
The 2.4-liter four-cylinder unit will be paired to a 6-speed manual transmission or a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), while the V6 will be available with a choice of a new 6-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Previously, the Japanese carmaker had revealed that the 2013 model will introduce several novelties including forward collision warning technology, a lane departure warning system, blind spot detection, and a standard rearview back-up camera for parking.
Back in January, during the presentation of the Coupe concept, Honda said that the new Accord will be lighter than the current model and that the reduction in size and weight will help improve its handling and driving dynamics.
At the time, the company had also told us that the 2013 Accord will be introduced with three new or improved engines.
These include the first North American application of a hybrid powertrain linking a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline unit to an electric Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT) and a 120kW (161Hp) electric motor fed by a 6 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery.
According to Honda, the two-motor hybrid system moves continuously through three modes: all-electric, gasoline-electric and direct-drive.
In all-electric mode, the 2013 Accord Plug-In Hybrid will have a city driving range of approximately 10-15 miles (16-24 km) and a top speed of 62 mph (100km/h). 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.
The other two powerplants for the 2013 Accord are a new 2.4-liter direct-injected (DI) engine delivering more than 181 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque and a range-topping and re-engineered 3.5-liter V6 i-VTEC with more power and torque than the current version.
The 2.4-liter four-cylinder unit will be paired to a 6-speed manual transmission or a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), while the V6 will be available with a choice of a new 6-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Honda Reveals Design for 2013 Accord
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