Accord [Official] 2013 Honda Accord

[Merc1]

The coupe would be a must if an Accord is to be bought.


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Just the Facts:

• The 2013 Honda Accord gets better fuel economy than the outgoing model, but falls short of the 2013 Nissan Altima.
• The 2013 Accord with the 2.4-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine is expected to earn a 36 mpg highway rating; the Altima with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine delivers a 38 mpg highway rating.
• The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid is expected to deliver a 100 MPG-e rating, said Honda.

TORRANCE, California — The 2013 Honda Accord gets better fuel economy than the outgoing model, but falls short of the 2013 Nissan Altima.
The 2013 Accord with the 2.4-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine is expected to earn a 36 mpg highway rating; the Altima with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine delivers a 38 mpg highway rating. The EPA has not yet posted official fuel-economy ratings for the 2013 Accord. The EPA says the 2013 Altima with the four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission returns 27 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway.
Honda says the 2013 Accord with the 3.5-liter V6 engine will return an estimated 34 mpg on the highway. Fuel economy numbers have not been released for the redesigned 2013 Ford Fusion. The 2012 Toyota Camry with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission returns 25 mpg in city driving and 35 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA.

The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid is expected to deliver a 100 MPG-e rating, said Honda.

The 2012 Accord with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and either a five-speed manual transmission or five-speed automatic transmission returns 23 mpg in city driving and 34 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA. The 2013 Accord sedan goes on sale September 19, with the Accord Coupe to follow on October 15. Pricing has not been announced. The 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid debuts in early 2013 with a conventional hybrid due out in summer 2013. Fuel economy is a major concern for consumers as gasoline prices hover near the $4-a-gallon mark. The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report on Wednesday pegged the average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline at $3.82 versus $3.61 a month ago.

Edmunds says: The 2013 Honda Accord takes 2nd place, even with a major improvement in fuel economy.

- http://www.insideline.com/honda/acc...rt-of-nissan-altima-in-fuel-economy-race.html

 

[Bruce]

What about those alloys folks (on the Hybrid)? Honestly I cannot remember the last time I saw a pair of wheels that more unattractive than those right there. Holy hell.

Overall, it's not the most dynamic looking car but we all know it'll do well. Personally though, I'd look at spending at money on a Kia or a Hyundai over this or a Camry. I never thought that day would come, but here it is. 0.o

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

For a mid-size offering, I quite like the interior and there's a lot kit that's standard (dual-climate, reverse camera, etc.). The hybrid is unnecessarily eccentric. Design-wise, yes it's nothing revolutionary, but it will not date as badly as other cars. Also, they did a good job about keeping weight down.

 

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Review: 2013 Honda Accord Sport [w/video]​

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Source: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/10/2013-honda-accord-sport-first-review-video/​

 

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Hybrid Review: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/03/2014-honda-accord-plug-in-hybrid-first-drive-review/​

 

[Merc1]

The coupe looked pretty good on Motorweek HoH.


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[EMpower]

Motor Trend rated at 2nd place after VW Passat
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests...ize_sedan_comparison/viewall.html?ti=v2&rec=1

 

[Monster]

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This front end design is the worse I have ever seen, just who came up with this, and more worryingly who the hell approve of this? Can anyone who is not under the heavy influence of hard drugs look at it and say "Yep this looks good lets make it"

 

[Merc1]

HoH ~ I will admit that after seeing the new Accord (4-door) this morning, it is a much better looking car than before, you were right! Its actually quite handsome for its segment.


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Consumer Reports Say New Honda Accord is Back at the Front of the Pack​

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Having criticized virtually everything with a Honda badge in recent months, Consumer Reports were justifiably weary of the all-new 2013 Accord. However, after testing the car thoroughly, their low expectations were smashed by a car they now place ‘at the top of its class’, ahead of the Toyota Camry and the Hyundai Sonata - its two main rivals.

They were impressed by both the 2.4-liter engine, which they managed to get all the way up to 30 mpg, and 40 mpg on the highway, and the 3.5-liter V6, which despite being able to push the car to 62 mph or 100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds, still managed to get 26 mpg combined.

"Honda missed the mark with other redesigned models in recent years, but it nailed this one," said Jake Fisher, director, Consumer Reports Auto Test Center. Sadly for us, we will not be able to verify their claims, as Honda has announced that it will not be bringing the new Accord to Europe, despite the fact that it is clearly a much more talented car than its predecessor.

If they were to bring it to Europe, and give it the all-new 1.6-liter diesel engine, which will be available in the European Civic, it would have made a great case for itself, as a company car for fleets, as well as cost-conscious buyers looking for a big yet economical sedan with lots of gadgets and excellent build quality.

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- http://www.autoevolution.com/news/c...d-is-back-at-the-front-of-the-pack-53154.html

 

[Merc1]

The car actually looks good for the class. Understated and classy looking.

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[GS-1905]

Nice car. Honda's r also very reliable. Btw is that an amg frontbumper?

 

[K-A]

Finally, some signs of life from Honda. Winning stuff like "Consumer Reports" recommendations is just the passionless and boring stuff that carries this segment, what Honda always had on lock, and what made them so successful considering their business model. Mercedes, BMW, etc. are cars that can get away with losing "Consumer Reports" type stuff as there are levels of complexity and emotion that people have toward them when buying cars. In Honda/Toyota/Hyundai type segments, those recommendations I feel go a long way.