2018 HONDA ACCORD

2018 Honda Accord in uae is all-new and rides on a new platform with new turbocharged engines and features an updated infotainment system that has volume and tuning knobs. Honda has discontinued the Accord’s coupe body style, leaving only the sedan.

Vehicle Summary

The 2018 Honda Accord is a front-drive midsize sedan slotting above the compact Civic. In addition to the 1.5T and 2.0T gas-powered models, there’s also a hybrid variant. honda accord price in uae

Overview

The 2018 Honda Accord is available with two turbocharged four-cylinder engines including a 1.5-liter with 192 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque. The non-hybrid upgrade engine is a 2.0-liter unit with 252 hp and 273 lb-ft. A six-speed manual is available on the Sport trims for both engines. Automatic transmission options include a CVT for the 1.5-liter unit or a 10-speed unit for the more powerful 2.0-liter. The Accord Hybrid returns with an updated version of Honda’s two-motor hybrid system that couples a 2.0-liter I-4 to two electric motors and a lithium-ion battery for a total output of 212 hp. Unlike some of its competitors, the Honda Accord Hybrid doesn’t utilize a conventional transmission. honda accord price in uae

EPA fuel economy ratings are 30/38 mpg city/highway for the CVT-equipped 1.5-liter in all trims except Sport and Touring, which get 29/35 mpg Go for the manual transmission on the 1.5T and the ratings are 26/35 mpg. Fuel economy ratings with the both variants of the 2.0-liter and the hybrid haven’t been released yet. Trunk space on all variants is 16.7 cubic feet even in the Accord Hybrid, which now has its batteries placed under the rear seats.

The base Accord LX trim comes with, a rearview camera, LED low-beam headlights, cloth upholstery, 17-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth connectivity, a 7.0-inch screen, and a USB port. Moving up to the Accord EX trim adds a moonroof, remote start, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, a larger 8.0-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, an eight-speaker audio system, and keyless entry/start. Accord Sport models get 19-inch alloy-wheels, paddle shifters on CVT-equipped 1.5-liter turbo-four variants, unique exhausts, aluminum pedals, a rear spoiler, LED fog lights, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Moving up to the Accord EX-L trim adds a power operated passenger seat, a 10-speaker audio system, memory function for the driver’s seat, a leather-wrapped shift knob, leather upholstery, and an optional navigation system. The range-topping Accord Touring grade adds 19-inch alloy wheels, a head-up display, adaptive dampers, full LED headlights, ventilated and heated front seats, wireless charging, heated rear seats, and parking sensors.