The ninth generation Honda Accord is a midsize car introduced in 2012 by Honda, and receives front fascia, grille, headlights, rear lights and wheel designs for the 2016 model year. With the cessation of the European Accord and Japan which is smaller by 2015, the larger North American Accord becomes the only version in production, with the Hybrid version taking over as the flagship of Honda's automotive products in many markets that have received smaller accords.
Video Honda Accord (ninth generation)
Overview
For the ninth accord, Honda appointed Shoji Matsui, who worked as an engineer on the Accord platform from 1985 to 1996 as the main project manager. This is the first Honda vehicle fully developed under the administration of CEO Honda Takanobu Ito.
Coupe Accord Concepts
Honda revealed the Accord Coupe Concept at the 2012 International Auto Show in North America in Detroit. In August 2012, the company released preliminary details related to the 2013 Accord sedan, and the production version of the sedan and coupe was fully launched in early September 2012. The sedan sedan went on sale on September 19, 2012 in the United States, with the following coupe on October 15th. The corresponding release dates in Canada for sedan and coupe models are September 24, 2012 and November 1, 2012, respectively. In February 2013, the Accord is scheduled to enter the Russian market. In June 2013, hybrid Accord hybrids and plug-ins were introduced to the Japanese market, with Honda Inspire cessation, serving as a large Honda sedan and one level below Honda Legend.
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All Accord comes with an 880 x 480 x 320 pixel WQVGA resolution LCD screen, single angle backup camera, a Honda i-MID system that includes Bluetooth handsfree calling with SMS text and streaming audio, USB connector, dual zone automatic climate control and alloy wheels. The available navigation system adds a 6-inch touch screen and an 8-inch screen using a higher resolution of 800 × 480 pixels WVGA. A corner camera (normal, wide and top view) and wide-angle passenger blind spot side view camera are also available. New safety features include optional front collision warning system, departure departure warning system and monitor blind spot. Highline models (EX, EX-L, and Touring grades) offer Smart Key, LED daytime running lights, headlamps, and taillights; and an adaptive cruise control system. Honda Accord 2016 will be the first mass-market car to be equipped with Apple CarPlay & amp; the second car is also compatible with Android Auto.
In the Australian market, the 9th generation Accord goes on sale in June 2013. Available with 2.4-liter 2.4-liter 2.4 kW (276 hp) engine. Unlike the Accord in North America, CVT transmissions are not offered. In contrast, four cylinders use five-speed automatic, while the V6 receives six new automatic speeds.
In China, the 9th generation Accord goes on sale in September 2013, as a 2014 model. It is available with a choice of 2.0L or 2.4L 4-cylinder engines, or a new exclusive 3.0L V6 engine for the Chinese market. V6 produces 192 kW (257 hp) and 297 Nm of torque. Transmission options include CVT for 4-cylinder or 6-speed automatic engine for V6; no manual transmission offered. The Chinese Market Accord features a unique front and bumper grille, incorporating more chrome and smaller front fog lamps. The back has a different bumper with a trapezoidal, not a circular, exhaust.
In the Philippines, the ninth-generation Accord is launched in 2014, available in two trims, 2.4 S and 3.5 SV. The 2.4 S variant is only available with a five-speed automatic transmission while 3.5 SV is available with a six-speed automatic transmission. The 3.5 SV features 3.5 SOHC V6 engine, dual exhaust, sunroof and different designed wheels. All models receive daytime running lights, reverse camera with dynamic guides, active cornering lights, rain wipers, touch screen panels, ECO help buttons and LED Head/Tail lights. Philippines specification model imported from Thailand.
In Malaysia, the ninth-generation Accord was launched in September 2013 and is available in three trims; 2.0 VTi, 2.0 VTi-L and 2.4 VTi-L. Variant 2.0 uses an improved R20Z1 engine while the 2.4 variant uses the All-new Earth Dreams 2.4L engine. All variants are mated to a 5-speed torque converter gearbox. The facelifted accord was launched in September 2015 in the same three trims but with additional features and equipment for each trim. It also comes with three new colors; White Orchid Pearl, Obsidian Blue Pearl and Lunar Silver Metallic. Honda announced it will introduce the 10th generation Accord for model year 2018 or 2019. In February 2017, 10th spy shots from the 10th Accord can be found on various automated blogs.
Accord Plug-in Hybrid
The production version of the 2014 Accord Plug-in hybrid introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2012. PHEV Accord prices start at US $ 39,780 and sales begin in the US in January 2013, with limited availability in California and New York. The PHEV Accord was introduced in Japan in June 2013 and is only available for rentals, especially for companies and government agencies. In December 2013, Accord PHEV ranks third as the third best-selling hybrid plug-in in the Japanese market. A total of 1,030 units have been sold in the United States until May 2015.
Honda launched a platform for hybrid electric plug-in mid-size vehicles at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. The plug-in platforms showcase the hybrid system of two next-generation Honda motors, which continue to move through three different modes to maximize driving efficiency: all electric, gasoline and direct engine drive modes. The hybrid plug-in also uses regenerative braking to charge the battery. In all-electric mode, this vehicle uses 6 kWh lithium-ion battery and 120 kW electric motor. The all-electric mode reaches a range of about 10 to 15Ã, mi (16 to 24Ã, km) in city driving and a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). Recharging the battery fully will take 2 to 2.5 hours using a 120-volt outlet and 1 to 1.5 hours using a 240-volt outlet. Honda announced at the 2012 North American International Exhibition in Detroit that the first US application of a direct-injected 2.4-liter engine and two plug-in hybrid systems to apply to the ninth-generation Accord Plug-in 2013 Hybrid, with sales scheduled for late 2012 or early 2013. Production of the Accord Plug-in Hybrid begins on December 21, 2012.
In September 2012 Honda announced that its 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid model sedan will be built in Sayama, Japan. Honda also explained that the plug-in will be available in a very complete trim level based on the standard features of the Accord Touring. The 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid is scheduled for release in early 2013, and will serve as the basis for the conventional Hybrid Accord Sedan hybrid version to be sold in mid 2013. The production version will feature a 6.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack to power the 124 kW mated to the Earth Dreams i-VTEC 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine generates 137 hp (102 kW) at 6200 rpm. , and together the total system output is 196 hp (146 kW), which goes beyond the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (134 hp), the Chevrolet Volt (149 hp) and the future Ford Fusion Energy plug-in hybrid.
Honda expects the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid to provide an all-electric range of up to 15 m (24 km) and a total driving distance of over 500 mi (800 km) based on the US EPA test determined by Honda. The car manufacturer also expects fuel economy for the Accord Plug-in Hybrid to exceed 100 miles per gallon equivalent gasoline (MPG-e) (2.4 L/100 km; 120 mpg-imp equivalent), and also expects it to receive AT Rank Improvement -PZEV from California Air Resources Board (CARB).
The official EPA rating for plug-in hybrids is a 13A mile (21 km incubation) of an all-electric range with a combined fuel economy rating of 115 miles per gallon of equivalent gasoline (MPG-e), the highest in its class. EPA ratings for operations in hybrid mode are 46A mpg -US (5.1a L/100A km; 55A mpg -imp ) in the combined city/highway cycle, 47A mpg < sub> -US (5.0AL/100A km; 56A mpg -imp ) in the city, and 46A mpg -US (5.1a L/100A km; 55 mpg -imp ) in road driving. The Accord PHEV 2014 is the first car in the US to meet new LEV3/SULEV20 emissions standards, and will have access to single occupant carpool in California.
Natural Gas Plug-in and GX Stopped
In June 2015 Honda announced that the Accord Plug-in Hybrid will be discontinued after the 2015 model, along with the Civic Hybrid and the Honda Civic GX that are powered by natural gas. This decision is partly due to Honda's ability to advance fuel economy through conventional engine technology. The company plans to launch new hybrid models and specialty battery-powered electric vehicles after the introduction of next-generation fuel cell vehicles by 2016.
2016 Refresh and 2017 Hybrid
The ninth-generation accords receive a refresher for the 2016 model year. Changes to the outer look include a new front fascia, grille, headlamps, rear lights, and alloy wheels design. The Hybrid Accord returns for the 2017 model with a revised gear that has a combined 214 hp (160 kW), up from 196 hp (146 kW) from 2014 & The 2015 model year version. The Accord Hybrid Plug-in makes no profit, instead of being replaced by the Honda Clarity PHEV 2017.
Mechanical
The ninth-generation Accord offers the following powertrains: A new direct-injection "Spirit Dreams" 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine rated at 185 hp (138 kW) to 181 lb. (245 μ N) M torque paired with a manual transmission six or continuous variable transmission; 3.5-liter SOHC V6 3.5-liter updates mated either to a six-speed manual or automatically rated at 278 hp (207 kW) and 252 lb ft (342 N? m); and a hybrid powertrain (named i-MMD) that integrates a 2.0-liter Atkinson Cycle gasoline engine with electric motors and lithium-ion batteries in North America. The hybrid system acts as a continuous variable transmission of electricity while in a gasoline-electric hybrid mode, and is rated at 196 hp (146 kW) and 226 lb ft (306 N m). Both conventional hybrid and plug-in configurations are offered, both released in the US market in the second half of 2013.
Honda focus on driving quality, responsiveness, and ride comfort with fully redesigned front suspension. The simpler MacPherson buffer design, replacing the front suspension of the class and a very fine double wishbone front suspension, is used since the second generation Accord. The rear suspension maintains an independent multi-link suspension. The more expensive design is now only available on the top Acura RLX. The new front suspension helps shave the weight and free up space in the engine compartment. In addition to Honda Advanced Compatibility Engineering safety issues, there is a focus on body stiffness and dynamic handling responses by increasing structural rigidity around the front buffer towers and lower control arms. All but the features of the LX trim bar strut. All trims receive enhanced shocks in front and rear. Trim Touring now comes with a more sophisticated dual piston shock called "Amplitude Reactive Damper" which was recently introduced on some Acura models.
The Accord body now uses 55.8% high-strength steel, a total of 17.2% is one of 780, 980 or 1,500 MPa which produces a type of power not used in previous generations. The Accord steel front subframe was previously replaced with aluminum and steel components weighing  £ 14 (6.4 kg) less and produced using a frictional mortar welding (hybrid model using subframe and all-aluminum hood). Overall weight loss 55 pounds (25 kg).
In North America, the 2016 Accord now has a front disc brake diameter of 11.1 in (LX only), 11.5 in, or 12.3 in (Sport/Touring), depending on the model and trim, while the rear discs are 11, 1 inch diameter.
Crop level
Two additional trim levels are added in the North American market, Sport and Touring. The Accord Sport Sedan is placed between the LX and EX models and features a 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-four engines rated at 189hp and 182Ã, lb? Ft (247Ã, N? M) torque, 18-inch wheels and wider tires, dual exhaust, decklid spoiler, fog lamps, steering and leather-covered seats, exclusive carbon-fiber trim trim, and paddle shifter mounted on the steering wheel models equipped with continuous variable transmission. Starting on the 2016 model year, Sport trim features LED daytime running lights, enhanced LED fog lights, and 19-inch alloy wheels, wider and wider tires (235/40 R19 96V), and larger front brake rotor found. in Accord Touring Sedan, mainstay lineup. Trim Touring is available with a four-cylinder or V6 engine in Canada; The US Touring model comes with a V6 engine exclusively.
Security
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
NHTSA
External links
- Accord at Honda Worldwide
References
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