2019 Honda Accord Review
After one of
the most significant and impressive redesigns in its history last year, there
won’t be any wholesale changes to the Honda Accord for the 2019 model year.
There might be the odd new color and some expansion of the availability of some
of the very latest safety features, but the 2019 Honda Accord will largely be
the same as the 2018 model. That's certainly not a bad thing, because this
tenth-generation Accord really is a standout model in its class, and for these
reasons we compiled this review.
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Styling
Honda didn’t
reinvent the wheel when it came up with the design of this latest Accord. But
what it did do was take a design that was tried and tested but getting just a
little tired around the edges and turned it into one of the most modern and
stylish mid-size sedans in the business. There's only one problem with that
though, and that's people on whole are not looking to buy midsize sedans
anymore. In what was previously one of the most fiercely contested segments in
the US auto industry, the Accord has always been one to beat. As sedan
customers are even harder to find these days, the Accord has an even stiffer
task on its hands than it had before. The good news for Honda is that for
anyone still shopping in this segment the Accord
is now one of the sharpest, most stylish and most desirable models in its
class. The sedan is now more coupe-like than before, but the coupe is still the
more stylish option.
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Engines and Performance
The majority,
of new Accords you'll come across will have a 1.5-liter turbocharged
inline-four under the hood that produces 192 horsepower and 192 lb.-ft. of
torque. Most of those will have a CVT transmission, but the Accord is one of
the few that still offers a six-speed manual for those who prefer such things.
If more power is on your shopping list, although Honda has now dropped the V-6
option for the Accord, you can have the engine borrowed from the Japanese auto
giant's stupendous Civic Type R. However, it won’t quite deliver Type R
performance as in this incarnation it's been tuned down to a more grown-up 252
horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of torque. The Type R's six-speed manual is
available with the more potent engine, but most will probably opt for the
excellent 10-speed auto that's now available for this unit.
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Fuel Economy
Even without
considering the Accord Hybrid that's now returned for what will be a
third-generation the Accord is a seriously fuel-efficient car for its size. When
mated to the CVT transmission, the 1.5-liter engine returns figures of 30 mpg
in the city, 38 mpg on the highway and 33 mpg combined.*
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Features and Equipment
This is a rare
model that's probably at its best at either extreme of its trim level spectrum.
The base LX represents really good value with standard features including
17-inch alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, Bluetooth connectivity, a 7.0-inch
driver information display, a USB port for charging and audio connectivity, air
conditioning and a suite of advanced safety features found in every trim. At the
other extreme the Touring trim gets heated and cooled front seats, heated rear
seats, a head-up display, navigation, wireless cellphone charging, one-touch
Bluetooth connectivity and paddle shifters. The Accord really does impersonate
a genuine luxury sedan in its Touring trim, except when it comes to price.
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For more
information about the 2019 Honda Accord release, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us here at JL Freed Honda
today.
*All vehicle mileage based on 2018 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations.
