2016 Honda Accord in Valdese, NC - $18,299

First introduced to American car buyers in 1976, the Honda Accord is the second-longest-running automotive nameplate in Honda's history. The Accord has become a household name over nine generations and 42 model years. Now the automaker has introduced the tenth generation of this iconic sedan.

The 2018 Accord is all new from the ground up, built on a new platform with a lower, wider stance, a lighter and more rigid unibody structure; a lighter and more sophisticated chassis; the introduction of Accord's first-ever turbocharged engines, a new automatic transmission and a third-generation two-motor hybrid system.

In recreating Accord for its 10th generation, Honda designers and engineers sought to convey "absolute confidence" in every element of design and performance. Building on the bedrock character of Accord – its outstanding quality, fuel efficiency, packaging and sophisticated driving dynamics – they have imbued the new Accord with a level of emotional appeal and premium quality.

Available in LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, EX-LN, and Touring trim levels, base power for the new Accord is generated by a 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. A 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder is an available option. Both motors are joined to a six-speed manual gearbox. A Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) is optional for the 1.5L, while a ten-speed automatic transmission is available for the 2.0L motor.

The new Accord is stronger and much improved under the skin featuring a platform that uses 29 percent ultra-high strength steel, the highest ever for a mass-produced Honda. The body is lighter while being more rigid, giving occupants a bank vault solid ride. The control hardware also received attention from Honda engineers with an aluminum intensive front suspension with new ultra-rigid aluminum and steel subframe; multi-link rear suspension with floating subframe; and dual-pinion, variable-ratio electronic power steering.

Inside the passenger cabin boasts a larger, more premium and tech savvy interior that compliments its athletic and elegant body design, delivering a level of quality and premium feel. The new Accord features a panoramic forward view that is enabled by its lower cowl and by front roof pillars that are 20 percent narrower and moved rearward on the lower (and relative to the driver's seating position).

The new soft-touch instrument panel features an ultra-thin profile and three-tier design with a strong upper deck that describes a continuous arc from its outboard section through the side doorsills, giving a sense of strength and visual continuity.

A more intricately contoured sport inspired steering wheel with deep-set thumb rests and available paddle shifters compliment the Accord's more sophisticated and sporty performance capabilities. Meticulous attention to the tactile and visual quality of surface materials and decorations communicates modernity and soft-spoken elegance throughout the cabin.

The inboard positioning of the seats provides for improved freedom of movement and is complimented by longer, wider and more deeply padded arm rests, front and rear; while the Accord's newly designed seats feature taller shoulder bolstering for a more premium appearance and improved lateral support. New high-accuracy seat padding with variable firmness improves seating comfort and support. The driver's seat now has available 12-way power adjustment with height-adjustable lumbar support, and passenger comfort is further enhanced by available new heated and ventilated front seats and by improved rear seat heating with both seat bottom and seat back heating elements.

Dimensions & specifications
Wheelbase: 111.4; overall length: 192.2; width: 73.3; height: 57.1
All vehicle measurements are in inches.

Engine: 1.5L four-cylinder turbo – 192 hp at 5500 rpm and 192 lbs-ft of torque at 1600-5000 rpm; 2.0L four-cylinder turbo – 252 hp at 6500 rpm and 273 lbs-ft of torque at 1500-4000 rpm.
Transmission: six-speed manual, continuously variable automatic, ten-speed automatic
EPA Fuel Economy: 1.5L turbo – 26 city/35 hwy. (manual), 30 city/38 hwy. (automatic), 29 city/35 hwy. (Sport/automatic); 2.0L turbo – 22 city/32 hwy. (Sport/Touring), 23 city/34 hwy. (EX/EX-L).
Cargo capacity: 16.7 cubic feet

Safety features
Dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side impact airbags, dual front/rear side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, dual front seat knee airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, brake assist, electronic brake distribution, hill start assist, engine immobilizer, rear-view camera, LED daytime running lights, automatic LED headlights, collision mitigation braking system, road departure mitigation system, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist system, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition system, automatic high-beam headlights, security system, push-button engine start, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, and tire pressure monitoring system. Sport adds LED fog lights and HondaLink.

EX adds Smart Entry with Walk-Away auto lock, and blind spot information system with cross traffic monitor. EX-L adds HomeLink remote system. Touring adds Head-Up display, front/rear parking sensors, and navigation system.

Warranty
Basic: 3-year/36,000 mile Bumper-to-bumper
Powertrain: 5-year/60,000 mile
Corrosion: 5-year/unlimited

Pricing
The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2018 Honda Accord sedan starts from $23,570 for the LX upto $35,800 for the Touring 2.0L. Destination charges add $890.