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| 2020 Honda Accord |
For its tenth-generation of Honda's D-segment luxury midsize sedan that is targeted at the hard-working salarymen whose wives have their hands full on their part-time businesses, the new Accord is all about getting the job done from Day 1 until the time comes when the driver becomes fully satisfied with this hybrid saloon and then switch off to another one.
The new model's design is more of an enlarged version of the current Honda Civic, meaning it incorporates some coupe-like sidelines to give it a more athletic vibe to this four-door saloon. Size-wise, the new Accord is 34mm shorter, 12mm wider, and 55mm more wheelbase than the previous model, meaning this coupe-like four-door saloon really shows its big impression on its potential customers.
The new Accord is the first Honda saloon to be powered by the company's brand new e:HEV dual-motor hybrid system that first debuted on the fourth-generation Honda Fit. The 145PS 2.0L LFB 4-cylinder DOHC 16v PGM-FI i-VTEC Atkinson Cycle engine is mated to a 135kW H4 electric motor, a lithium-ion battery, and e-CVT. When used efficiently, it delivers 22.8kmpl of fuel economy by WLTP standards, which some say it's more efficient than the Toyota Camry, which is a plus but don't get too excited because on highway roads, it feels a tad sluggish.
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| 2020 Honda Accord |
The new model's design is more of an enlarged version of the current Honda Civic, meaning it incorporates some coupe-like sidelines to give it a more athletic vibe to this four-door saloon. Size-wise, the new Accord is 34mm shorter, 12mm wider, and 55mm more wheelbase than the previous model, meaning this coupe-like four-door saloon really shows its big impression on its potential customers.
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| 2020 Honda Accord interior |
Thanks to its increased wheelbase, the new Accord's interior is surprisingly more spacious than its predecessor, meaning there's more space in the back for those who Uber-red you after work and enough boot space to carry a golf cart for a trip to the country club. On the driver's side, the new dashboard layout is anything but basic to toy around with. This new interior really spells work day for the new Accord every day.
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| 2020 Honda Accord |
The only redeemable shot of love for the Accord is the way it handles courtesy of its rack and pinion steering, front MacPherson struts, rear multilink suspension, front ventilated disc brakes, rear disc brake, and its new body that is stiffer and lighter than the previous model by about 50kg. With its good dynamics fit for a hybrid saloon, the Accord is no doubt something to live with as well as its wide array of safety tech courtesy of its Honda Sensing suite of driver aids.
So, has the new model improved from the previous model seven years ago? Slightly yes, of course, because the new model really means business, and if you called yourself a middleman, consider this executive sedan fit for the job. Not the most exciting saloon you wished for but it's one of the most promising saloons of the new decade and whether you're using it for personal use, for delivery use, or for TNVS purposes, the Accord is all about getting the job done without all the drama.
Available Colors: Platinum White Pearl, Luna Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Passion Red Pearl, and Brilliant Sporty Blue Metallic.
Photo: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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