Honda reveals 2013 Accord

Honda has revealed the first images of the 2013 Accord sedan and coupe variants. The new car will be bigger and more luxurious, says the company.

Styling wise, the new Accord is even more sedate than the previous version. The exterior dimensions have been reduced to improve driveability and to make it easier to park. The front grille is an evolution of the previous model and complements the lines of the hood. The redesigned bumper includes a mesh grille and rectangular fog lamps. The headlamp cluster has integrated day time running lamps and projection lights. 

The strong side character line on the current Accord has become more pronounced, and still flows through the door handles and flares upward toward the rear. The line near the base of the doors has been smoothened and now starts at the side of the front bumper and goes all the way to the rear doors. 

The boot looks more pronounced thanks to some sharp lines, a redesigned rear bumper and a chrome strip atop the number plate. The tail lamps are bigger and feature LED lights for the brake signal. Honda has worked on the car’s underbody to improve air flow, thus reducing drag and improving fuel efficiency.

Honda says that the new Accord will have increased passenger and cargo space thanks to improved interior packaging. It will be equipped with advanced technologies on the inside says the company, though no details have been revealed. No details about its powerplants have been revealed either. 

Honda has not given any indication if it will be launching this car in India. The Accord has been struggling, and in June only 52 units were sold. The Skoda Superb in comparison sold 250 units. The wait for a new Accord may be longer for us considering the fact that Honda is working hard to tune its 1.6-litre i-DTEC engine for the Indian market, and is unlikely to launch the car without it. The dearth of a diesel engine in its line-up has been hurting Honda’s sales across categories, and even forced the car maker to discontinue the Civic.