Honda has unveiled the all-new 2023 Honda Accord sedan. The model debuted an elegant and sophisticated design and an available advanced hybrid-electric system that’s more responsive for a sporty, exhilarating driving experience. The new Honda Accord will go on sale in January. This article will cover the full specifications, release date, and price of the 2023 Honda Accord in Nigeria.
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Exterior design
Honda redesigned the 2023 Honda Accord from the ground up. The sedan features all-new elegant and sophisticated styling that further advances the new Honda design direction, with long, clean body lines and a strong, powerful front end with an upright grille and blacked-out LED headlights.
The sedan also features a longer hood and a flowing fastback roofline which creates a premium silhouette. Accord uses laser brazing technology to eliminate the need for roof molding for a smooth and clean roof line.
Exclusive on the LX, EX, and EX-L trims include black grille mesh, body-color side mirrors, and standard 17-inch alloy wheels. The Sport and the Sport-L trims look sportier with black side mirrors, a black rear spoiler, and black 19-inch alloy wheels, while the Sport-L models add a unique black diffuser. The Touring grade which is the biggest in the lineup comes standard with gloss-black 19-inch alloy wheels along with silver and black exterior trim for a sharp, high-contrast look. All 2023 Accordsfeature a 0.4-inch wider rear track for a broader stance and improved stability.
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Available exterior colors
For the 2023 model year, the Honda Accord will be available in eight exterior colors, three of which are new: MeteoriteGray Metallic, Urban Gray Pearl, and Canyon River Blue Metallic.
Interior design
Honda redesigned the interior with premium materials to match the power and sleek exterior design. The sedan offers a passenger volume of 105.7 cubic feet without a moonroof and the rear seat legroom measures 40.8-inches.
The shift knob has been repositioned at an angle towards the driver by 5 degrees, allowing the cup holders to be positioned to the right of the shift knob and still hold large-size cups.
Fatigue on long drives is reduced by the new generation Body Stabilizing Seats which firmly hold the body.
With its 16.7 cubic feet of trunk space and standard fold-down rear seats, it’s cool to say that the sedan has the most cargo room in its class.
Standard on the LX and EX trims is the gray or black cloth upholstery with an 8-way power driver’s seat. The EX trim also adds a moonroof, heated front seats, and dual-zone climate control. Black cloth upholstery, aluminum pedals, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a leather shift are standard on the Sport trim, while the EX-L and Sport-L come standard with leather seating surfaces and a 4-way power adjustable passenger seat. Exclusive to the Touring trim are the ventilated seats and heated rear seat features.
Display and smart technology
Standard across all trims is the 10.2-inch digital instrument panel that features a unique display function depending on the powertrain. The tachometer is replaced in the hybrid-electric powered Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring with a digital power flow meter. The multi-information display features user-selectable functions such as Honda Sensing settings, vehicle information, and more.
Standard on all Accord hybrid trims (Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, Touring) is the largest ever touchscreen, a 12.3-inch unit with a physical volume knob, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto compatibility, and a simplified navigation structure with fewer menus. Qi-compatible 15W wireless smartphone charging is available on the Touring.
Touring, the biggest trim in the lineup features Honda’s first integration of Google built-in. his includes apps like Google Assistant, Google Maps, and more on Google Play for a helpful, personalized, and connected driving experience. Control select vehicle functions by voice with Google Assistant, get directions and live traffic updates with Google Maps, and download music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more with Google Play.
Standard on the Touring trim is the 6-inch head-up display and a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system which features Bose Centrepoint technology and Bose SurroundStage digital signal processing. The new sound system is designed for the Accord’s new interior so drivers and passengers can have a clear and spacious listening experience irrespective of their seating position.
The LX and EX trim features a new 7-inch touchscreen audio system with physical knobs for volume and tuning, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto usage, and a simplified menu structure. Also standard on the LX, EX, and Sport models are the two illuminated 3.0A USB-C ports. The EX-L and Touring trims get two illuminated 3.0A USB-C charging ports for the rear seats and passengers.
All 2023 Honda Accord trims can receive quick and Over the Air (OTA) software updates for improved functionality.
Powerful hybrid models
All new 2023 Accord hybrids are debuting with a new benchmark for sporty, yet comfortable and refined driving dynamics. Friction is reduced to improve steering smoothness with the new front suspension damper mount bearings and ball joints.
Standard on the Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring grades is the all-new, more powerful 4th-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system with a pair of electric motors that are mounted side-by-side and all-new 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle 4-cycle 4-cylinder engine that adds direct fuel injection. The new system produces a combined system output of 204 hp and torque of 247 lb-ft, an additional 15 lb-ft when compared with its predecessor.
The LX and EX trim features a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with VTEC variable valve lift technology which has been updated with additional refinement and improved emission performance. Enhancements include an upgraded direct-injection system and a new cold-active catalyst, plus a high-rigidity crankshaft and oil panto to reduce engine noise.
The continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) for the 1.5-liter turbo has been updated to reduce noise. Significant drivability and performance improvements were also made and including Step-Shift programming that simulates gear changes at full throttle.
Four drive modes are available on the 2023 Accord hybrid, they include Econ, Normal, and Sport. All four modes features pre-set performance settings for powertrain response, steering assist level, gauge cluster layout, and adaptive cruise-control settings. Hybrid models also feature a new individual mode that enables customization of the driving experience.
Safety systems and technologies
The 11th-generation Accord is a leader in midsize sedan safety features thanks to advanced active and passive safety technology that comes standard on every Accord. This includes the latest version of the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure that has been enhanced for even better compatibility with larger vehicles. This includes improved occupant protection in angled frontal collisions. Targeting today’s Top Safety Pick+ and NHTSA 5-star ratings, Accord is designed to meet the new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Side Impact Crashworthiness Evaluation (SICE) 2.0 as well as anticipated future standards.
Introduced on the 2022 Civic, new driver and passenger front airbags were designed to minimize the potential for severe brain trauma associated with angled frontal collisions. The new front driver’s airbag uses an innovative tuck sewing structure to increase the rigidity of both sides of the airbag. The passenger-side front airbag uses a three-chamber design with two outer chambers designed to cradle the head and minimize rotation. For the first time, Accord features standard knee and rear-passenger side impact airbags.
Accord also features an updated Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies enabled by a new camera with a wider 90-degree field of view and wide-angle radar with a 120-degree field of view. This wide-angle improves collision prevention performance via the improved ability to recognize attributes of objects, such as vehicles or pedestrians, as well as white lines, road boundaries like curbs, other vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, and road signs. The wide angle also enables an expanded control range for Accordat intersections.
Blind spot information (BSI) has been expanded, now with 82 feet of radar range. Also new is Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), which is a first for Accord. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow and Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS) has been updated to feature more natural responses. Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) is also standard, and Low-Speed Braking Control is available on Touring.
Accord features standard Rear Seatbelt Reminder and Rear Seat Reminder, the latter notifying drivers to check the rear seating area for children, pets, or other precious cargo when exiting the vehicle. Expanded available standard security features now include a stolen vehicle locator, remote immobilizer, and a Find-My-Vehicle function.
Transmission
The LX and EX feature a CVT transmission while the hybrid models feature a two-motor hybrid system.
Available trims for the 2023 model year
For the 2023 model year, six trims are available, they include LX, EX, Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring.
Release date
The Accord will go on sale in January.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the 2023 Honda Accord
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of the 2023 Honda Accord starts from $29,000 (Est).
Price of 2023 Honda Accord in Nigeria
The price of the 2023 Honda Accord in Nigeria will start from 50,000,000 Naira.
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Quick facts about the 2023 Honda Accord
| Make | Honda |
| Model | Accord |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Engine | 1.5-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder (LX, EX) 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder Atkinson and two-motor hybrid system (hybrid) |
| Power | 192 hp (LX, EX) 204 HP (hybrid) |
| Drive modes | ECON/Normal (LX, EX) ECON/Normal/Sport/Individual (Hybrid) |
| Torque | 192 lb.-ft. (SAE net @ 1,700-5,000 rpm) (LX, EX) 247 lb.-ft.(@ 5,000-8,000 rpm) (Hybrid) |
| Wheels | 17-inch (LX, EX, EX-L) 19-inch (Sport, Sport-L, Touring) |
| Tire size | 225/50R17 (LX, EX, EX-L) 235/40R19 (Sport, Sport-L, Touring) |
| Length | 195.7 inch |
| Height | 57.1 inch |
| Width | 73.3 inch |
| Wheelbase | 111.4-inch |
| MSRP | $29,000 (Estimated) |
| Price in Nigeria | from 40,000,000 Naira |
