2023 Honda Accord teased – Eleventh-gen D-segment sedan debuts in November; new design; hybrid energy

Honda has launched the primary official teasers of the Eleventh-generation Accord, which can make its full debut in November. Changing the Tenth-generation mannequin that has been round since 2017 – a facelift was launched in 2020 – the upcoming Accord will boast the biggest touchscreen ever fitted to a Honda at 12.3 inches.

Particulars are scarce however the Japanese carmaker says the touchscreen might be linked to a brand new infotainment system that integrates Google companies. We’ve identified about this for some time, as final September, the corporate confirmed that it’ll use the tech big’s Android Automotive OS in its vehicles. Count on features Google Assistant, Google Maps and in-vehicle apps to be obtainable to customers, very like what Volvo does with its vehicles.

After all, the primary draw of the teasers is what the Accord will seem like, and Honda was gracious sufficient to offer pictures of the D-segment sedan’s entrance and rear ends. Beginning with the brand new face, the design matches what was seen in prior patent pictures, with a hexagonal-shaped grille (seems to be Acura-esque, don’t you assume?) changing the thick Strong Wing chrome bar and slats discovered on the outgoing mannequin.

You’ll additionally discover the grille will get a triangle-themed insert and is flanked by slim recessed headlamps, the latter that includes LED daytime working mild strips. Additional down, there’s a vast decrease consumption, and whereas the underside edges of the bumper are shrouded in darkness, the aforementioned patent pictures counsel there received’t be fake intakes in these areas.

As for the rear, the two-piece, full-width taillights sport in-vogue mild bars that terminate on the Honda brand on the boot lid, and identical to on the entrance, the rear decrease apron is stored easy. Referring to the patent pictures as soon as extra, the brand new Accord will keep its predecessor’s fastback form.

Inside, other than the massive touchscreen, we will see a digital instrument cluster in addition to a standard quantity dial. Judging by what’s displayed on the display, Honda seems to have separated the local weather controls from the infotainment system.

Different particulars the teasers present embody the return of the Touring variant, which might be had with a hybrid powertrain. These items aren’t new as the present Accord might be ordered with these specs. What’s unknown is that if the hybrid powertrain has been improved; the present setup consists of a 2.0 litre Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder, E-CVT and an electrical motor that produces a complete system output of 212 hp and 315 Nm.

We’ll solely know extra data when Honda reveals the next-generation Accord subsequent month, however for now, what do you consider the overhauled styling? Is it higher trying than the Tenth-generation mannequin it replaces? Share your ideas within the feedback under.

2023 Honda Accord patent pictures