rmc523 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) About a month ago, we were lucky enough to get a brief taste of the all-new 2018 Honda Accord in Japan. While that drive allowed us to sample the car's new powertrains, we had to wait until today to get the full lowdown on the car, which was just revealed. The 10th-gen Accord follows one of the most successful iterations of Honda's midsize sedan ever. The ground-up design packs new styling inside and out and controversially, drops the solid but aging V6 for a turbocharged inline four.The overall shape is similar to that of the current Honda Civic. It looks longer, lower, and wider than the outgoing model with a steep fastback-style roof. A 2.16-inch longer wheelbase should provide some high-speed stability while giving back-seat passengers a bit more legroom. Shorter overhangs, often difficult for a front-wheel drive car, give the Accord a sportier look. The large grille has a chrome bar running across the center and on certain trims is flanked by LED headlights and fog lights. In back, the Accord features LED taillights and dual-exhaust ports.The greenhouse angles more towards the center of the car with goal to make it look wider than it actually is. The seats are pushed in just a bit, improving hip room slightly. Passenger volume is up 2.5 cubic feet while trunk space is up 16.7 cubic feet.Like the Civic and CR-V, the Accord's cabin is much improved over the outgoing model. The car uses better materials on most of the surfaces while the design is focused on maximizing space efficiency. The new seats feature improved shoulder bolsters and more heavily padded armrests. The driver's seat has 12-way power adjustment and is available with both heating and ventilation. The Accord is now also offered with heated rear seats.The infotainment has an 8-inch screen and knobs for both tuning and volume, and the system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There are a number of customizable tiles for various apps. The latest version of HondaLink packs emergency roadside assistance, remote locking/unlocking and engine start, stolen vehicle tracking, remote diagnostics, geofencing, and speed tracking. Upper trim models come with a 6-inch heads-up display that shows a speedometer, tachometer, and navigation....The hybrid system in the 2018 Accord is all-new. Production returns to Ohio after moving to Japan for the past few years. The setup uses a 2.0-liter inline four that runs on the fuel-efficient Atkinson cycle. Honda claims that the 40-percent thermal efficiency is the highest of any mass-produced engine in the world. The drive motors are the first to use magnets containing no rare-earth metals. The new battery pack is mounted under the floor rather than in the trunk. That means no trunk space is lost and the rear seats can still fold down.Improved building techniques and the increased use of high-strength steel and aluminum means the Accord's overall weight is down 110 to 176 lbs, depending on the trim. The same changes means body rigidity is up. The front suspension uses aluminum control arms and is mounted to an aluminum subframe. An adaptive damper system and fluid-filled bushings should help improve ride quality.As with more and more cars, all 2018 Accord come standard with the Honda Sensing safety suite. This includes automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warnings, road-departure mitigation, and adaptive cruise with low-speed follow. All models also pack a rear-view camera. Blind-spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, and cross-traffic alert are all available as options. ... More at link... http://www.autoblog.com/2017/07/14/2018-honda-accord-reveal/ The chrome bar on the 'grille' looks terrible. The taillights are odd as well. I don't like the way the chrome window trim just ends at the back. The interior does look nice, though. Edited July 14, 2017 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Agree. All that front end fascia work just looks rather odd. Rest of the car looks pretty nice, tho. As a much younger man I owned a couple of new Accords, leased them. I will say they were damn nice cars and pretty bulletproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 With a 6 speed manual..... Damn you Honda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Too "busy" IMO- the design team should have knocked off about 200 hours sooner. But let's face it-its a Honda so the faithful will flock to it. And to echo F'moomoo-for sure there are a bunch of sales on the 6 speed note alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailhiker Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 It sure doesn't raise the bar design-wise for the exterior or interior. The shape looks too familiar, though not like the old accord, maybe more like the crosstour. I figured they would bring back the hatchback, but they didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Enough change to encourage upgrades but not enough to alienate the honda faithful. Should be very successful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Enough change to encourage upgrades but not enough to alienate the honda faithful. Should be very successful. This is what I hope for for the next generation of Fords 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcartwright99 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Meh....but it will sell because of the H on the front and functionally will probably be pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Not sure if I like the 'scalloped' look of the headlights. They kinda' look like gills. Its got a weird smiling fishmouth look to it. ...little creepy, prolly gonna' have nightmares now. From the B-pillar back its pretty generic Japanese sedan-ish. Tucked in exhaust is a nice touch tho. Just took another look at the interior... uhh.. where's the PRNDL selector? No gear shift lever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Just took another look at the interior... uhh.. where's the PRNDL selector? No gear shift lever? Looks like push buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 Not sure if I like the 'scalloped' look of the headlights. They kinda' look like gills. Its got a weird smiling fishmouth look to it. ...little creepy, prolly gonna' have nightmares now. From the B-pillar back its pretty generic Japanese sedan-ish. Tucked in exhaust is a nice touch tho. Just took another look at the interior... uhh.. where's the PRNDL selector? No gear shift lever? It's that ugly collection of buttons to the left of the cupholders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 With a 6 speed manual..... Damn you Honda! 6 speed manual is available with BOTH engines! 1.5T 6MT is fine. 2.0T 6MT was unexpected but give Honda credit for doing it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I don't care what anybody says. Having the infotainment screen like that makes it look like a cheap afterthought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Grab the sunglasses, the future of midsize sedans is looking bright! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 6 speed manual is available with BOTH engines! 1.5T 6MT is fine. 2.0T 6MT was unexpected but give Honda credit for doing it right. Why does including a manual mean doing it right? I don't care one way or the other, but I was just curious, since the vast majority sold will be autos. Ultimately it is a front wheel drive vehicle, and not really meant to be a sports car. As for the looks of the car, it definitely has a sportier look to it, but there is something about it that doesn't really appeal to me. I don't think it is nearly as nice looking as the Civic. Perhaps it will look better in person. But as mentioned before, it's a Honda and it will sell regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Grab the sunglasses, the future of midsize sedans is looking bright! Because why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 (edited) Are manufacturers phasing out the PRNDL gearshifter? I've heard of the rotary selectors on some of the euros, and I remember Edsel had the steering column mounted pushbutton selector. Years ago I knew a buddy who had a Valiant (or some Chrysler product) that had pushbuttons mounted on the left side of the dash. But is the traditional PRNDL shift lever slowly going away? And I've seen some of the blank stares I get from millenials, etc, when car guys mention 'three on the tree.' Maybe the term 'gearshifter' will soon go the same way. Edited July 15, 2017 by chefduane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 And I've seen some of the blank stares I get from millenials, etc, when car guys mention 'three on the tree.' Maybe the term 'gearshifter' will soon go the same way. Millenials are buy and large completely lacking in common sense. I don't value their opinions very much at all. I hate my generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGR Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Nobody has mentioned yet that the Accord coupe is dead. So for those clamoring for Ford to build a 2dr Fusion or T-bird(or saying how wrong Ford is for not doing so), take note: the Accord coupe was the last low price brand midsize coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Are manufacturers phasing out the PRNDL gearshifter? I've heard of the rotary selectors on some of the euros, and I remember Edsel had the steering column mounted pushbutton selector. Years ago I knew a buddy who had a Valiant (or some Chrysler product) that had pushbuttons mounted on the left side of the dash. But is the traditional PRNDL shift lever slowly going away? And I've seen some of the blank stares I get from millenials, etc, when car guys mention 'three on the tree.' Maybe the term 'gearshifter' will soon go the same way. Lincoln has gone to push buttons and some Fords (Fusion) have a rotary dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Are manufacturers phasing out the PRNDL gearshifter? I've heard of the rotary selectors on some of the euros, and I remember Edsel had the steering column mounted pushbutton selector. Years ago I knew a buddy who had a Valiant (or some Chrysler product) that had pushbuttons mounted on the left side of the dash. But is the traditional PRNDL shift lever slowly going away? And I've seen some of the blank stares I get from millenials, etc, when car guys mention 'three on the tree.' Maybe the term 'gearshifter' will soon go the same way. It certainly seems to be going away. And if you haven't ever been around something, it makes sense you won't know what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rperez817 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Because why? Honda Accord has been one of the world's best midsize car models for a long time. Honda sure didn't slack off with the new tenth generation Accord, making it even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 (edited) Honda Accord has been one of the world's best midsize car models for a long time. Honda sure didn't slack off with the new tenth generation Accord, making it even better. The biggest market for mid sized cars is the USA and maybe China but outside of that, it's all incremental global sales. Toyota, Honda and Ford are all resigned to the fact that mid sized cars will eventually give way to the rising sales of utilities. It's a credit to Honda and Toyota that they deliver new, fresh products but like GM and others, I think those new vehicles will only slow the tide of change to utilities. Edited July 15, 2017 by jpd80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefduane Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I've never been around a Conestoga Wagon, but I know what one is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbeck Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) I like it, but between the swing to crossovers and a softening market for new vehicles, Honda will be lucky if it matches sales of the outgoing model. I prefer passenger cars to crossovers, but time marches on... It's definitely better looking than the new Camry. Edited July 17, 2017 by grbeck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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