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2013 Honda Accord Sedan Touring

Honda today revealed the first images of the much anticipated all-new 2013 Honda Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe, set to go on sale this fall. The most sculpted Accord ever delivers an even more spacious and luxurious passenger cabin wrapped in an upscale, sophisticated exterior designed to stand the test of time.

The 2013 Accord's styling is expressive, sophisticated and premium. Starting in the front, a bold new grille imparts a distinctive and dynamic tension that complements the powerful look of the hood's multiple styling lines. A strong side character line flows through the door handles and flares upward toward the rear of the vehicle to further convey a sense of motion. A deep contour in the rocker panel firmly grounds its visual presence to the road and smartly turns upward to convey a sporty attitude. In the back, the inward slope where the fenders taper into the trunk and C-pillars is designed to convey a powerful, athletic stance from the rear.

True to the spirit of Honda and every Accord before it, the ninth-generation embraces a customer focus from the inside out. Smart interior packaging allows for increased passenger and cargo space in both the sedan and the coupe, while the overall exterior lengths are noticeably shortened, contributing to a sportier driving character and easier parking. An expansive greenhouse and generous rear seating area provide excellent levels of visibility and comfort for the driver and all passengers.

"This car is the most sculpted and the most dynamic Accord yet," said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of product planning for American Honda. "Following Honda's long-held philosophy of 'man maximum, machine minimum,' the beautiful exterior evolved from a focus on interior space and the needs of the people inside it."

On the road, an overall aerodynamic shape combined with low-drag exterior surfaces including nearly flush windshield glass, flush-mounted windshield wipers and careful under-body tailoring promise enhanced fuel efficiency. Premium details like available LED daytime running lights, headlights and taillights hint at the sophisticated technology and luxury available inside.
2013 Honda Accord Sedan Touring


2013 Honda Accord Coupe

[REVolution]

Zguy hit it on the head when he said it looks like the previous gen Sonata. I think the Coupe actually got uglier. I liked it before, the refresh/redesign looks horrendous from the rear.

[Thed]

Because the Accord is about as bland as can be.

[greyhairedpete]

It is very bland, as is the Camry, but it doesn't matter, because the sheep like bland.

[McLovin]

ewwww

[The 'Burg]

I still maintain that the only challengers to the new Altima will be the Fusion and the Mazda 6. I'm not worried about the CamCord or the SonatOptima.

Fusion and 6 have the styling advantage over Nissan. Nissan has the best seats, a great driving experience (the 2013 Altima is definitely more of a driver's car than its competition) and we kick ass in the fuel economy department.

But both Ford and Mazda will be strong in these areas as well; they will also be better than Toyota/Honda/Hyundai/Kia.

[redsky]

TIL: Dumbpeople buy cars based on looks.

[McLovin]

redsky;224140 Wrote:TIL: Dumbpeople buy cars based on looks.

Actually, dumb people say what you just said.

Morons, actually.

[greyhairedpete]

redsky;224140 Wrote:TIL: Dumbpeople buy cars based on looks.

Truly stupid people buy the name, not the content.

[zguy]

Who cares its a ford and fords are shit compared to honda and toyota
50% of customers

[McLovin]

zguy;224146 Wrote:Who cares its a ford and fords are shit compared to honda and toyota
50% of customers

You are in the running for GM Troll of the Year award.
But don’t get your hopes up, there is a lot of competition.

[BasiliskSt]

I saw a new Altima this week and was impressed. It looks upscale. I think Honda is exposed to being superseded by the Altima in import buyers' preferences.

[docCarter]

That looks like a last gen Sonata.

[REVolution]

Yea, it really does remind me of the last gen Sonata also. Bland sells so I'm sure Honda will do just fine. Its no breakthrough design that you see with the Fusion, Mazda and the Altima.

[docCarter]

Looks like last gen Sonata was rear ended by a Genesis.

The interior will probably be on the same downward slope as the Civic. So looks like Fusion, Altima, Malibu, and Mazda6 will all be having good days ahead.