I think it looks like a facelifted US Pasast, TBH. I can’t find a pure profile pic; I wonder if that’s not a coincidence.
Interior is nice enough, and I like how high the center console is (a low center console has always screamed “cheap” to me. Wonder if there’s a storage space below that console. I’m a bit tired of the honeycomb trim showing up everywhere, but at least there’s some variation in this version?
I kind of get why the dropped the 2.0T. Lowish take rate and they’re now pushing for a high hybrid take rate. Honestly I think even narrowing the offering, they should have just went full hybrid, but maybe it was a supply issue.
Given that they dropped LX trim on Civic, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey, and never had it on Passport or Ridgeline, I’m surprised they kept it here.
HR-V LX I kind of get since it’s the entry model and presumably will be the entry volume leader that the Civic used to be.
“The Touring comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a two-motor electric system. This setup makes 204 horsepower (152 kilowatts) and 247 pound-feet (335 Newton-meters) of torque.”
Come on Honda. They could have pushed out closer to 250hp from that 2.0 liter engine.
“Honda offers the Accord in six trim levels: LX, EX Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring. The entry-level model starts at $28,390 (after the $1,095 destination fee). With no upgrades, the Touring is $38,985.”
I had a 2013 Accord EX-L. I think I paid less than 25k for it brand new. I get it that these new cars have better technology, but paying close to $40k for a Honda sedan is going to be a tough pill to swallow for some. The design just looks like a stretched out Civic, IMO.
The top four priced models do not have a turbo. The 46k plus price is sort of exaggerated, since it includes every dealer option. The MSRP of the top of the line model is 39k.
Is there something about programming the batteries to provide less combined power but better fuel economy? I think the HP ratings for the hybrid are fine, if the fuel economy ends up being stellar.
One thing I’m wondering is how C&D put this on their 10 best list when it’s not even clear if any journalist has yet driven the car…
Edit: apparently, some C&D readers made similarly skeptical comments. One C&D writer answered that they had an early drive in the Fall, “well in advance of the press launch.” So I’m not even sure if they drove a pre-production prototype???
i bought a 2018 EX with no extra bells or whistles for around $26k on new year’s eve 2018. to see this much of a price hike is literally blowing my mind.
not likely with those msrp prices. honda deals have been nonexistent for a year or so now.