2019 Honda Accord – All you need to know

It’s been 30 years since the Japanese carmaker released the Honda Accord. Despite being their second oldest model, the midsize sedan doesn’t feel like it has aged at all with its ongoing updates and undying popularity.

The five-seater is Honda Philippines’ offering for the executive sedan segment, though it also doubles as a family sedan. Currently, in its 10th generation, it debuted early this year at the 2019 Bangkok International Motor Show with a fresh look, some significant updates, and a new set of features.

With the latest variant available in the Philippine market, here’s everything you need to know about the 2019 Honda Accord.

2019 Honda Accord Exterior

The all-new Accord still exudes the same elegance of its predecessors, albeit with an athletic touch. It borrows inspiration from the smaller Honda Civic as well as the semi-fastback styling found in luxury cars such as Mercedes-Benz CLS.

Its design changes include:

• A wider wheelbase and a bulkier front fascia
• Lined hood and a solid wing face grille upfront
• Sharper full LED headlights and fog lights
• Prominent shoulder lines on both sides
• Bolder 5-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels
• Aggressive rear end with a longer overhang and trunk lip spoiler
• C-shaped LED tail lamps
• Redesigned front and rear bumpers
• Two-toned rearview mirrors
• Shark fin antenna
• Dual exhaust pipes

What Honda Accord color options are available?

The 2019 Honda Accord comes in 3 basic colors – Platinum White Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, and Crystal Black Pearl.

Below are the 2019 Honda Accord Dimensions

Measurements	2019 Honda Accord EL Turbo CVT Honda Sensing
Length	4901 mm
Width	1862 mm
Height	1450 mm
Wheelbase	2830 mm
Ground clearance	131 mm

2019 Honda Accord Interior

Honda covers all grounds for the interior, combining function and comfort in a stylish package. The new Executive Cabin Space features a sophisticated all-black layout complete with leather seats, dark brown wood trims, and a refined dashboard with chrome and faux wood accents.

The headroom has been lowered in the new model, although front and rear passengers get to enjoy more legroom. Its boot space has also been expanded to 573-litres so there’s extra room for cargo.

Other notable features in its interior include:

• A smart 8-inch full-color TFT audio display with two (2) USB ports, one (1) HDMI port, Bluetooth, WiFi, built-in navigation, iPod/iPhone connectivity, and smartphone mirroring via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 8 speakers with 4 tweeters

What are other comfort features available in Honda’s midsize sedan?

The new Honda Accord boasts a leather-covered shift knob and a steering wheel that provides quick access to several controls. Front passengers (including the driver) can benefit from power adjustable seats.

Active noise cancellation and intelligent dual-zone air conditioning ensure that everyone is comfortable throughout the ride. For added convenience, Honda equipped the car with smart keyless entry, push start system, and power windows on the front.

2019 Honda Accord Specs

The executive sedan will feature a new 1.5-litre engine with Honda’s Earth Dreams technology. It’s the same engine found on Honda Civic RS Turbo which is capable of delivering more power and torque than the engine in the previous model.

Honda also changed the transmission from automatic to Continuous Variable Transmission in the tenth generation Honda Accord. As a result, you get a smoother drive and better fuel efficiency.

How much fuel economy does the new 1.5-litre engine deliver?

Honda Accord has great fuel efficiency of up to 16 kmpl on the highway and 13 kmpl within cities.

Here are the 2019 Honda Accord Specifications -

Specifications	2019 Honda Accord EL Turbo CVT Honda Sensing
Engine type	1.5L Earth Dreams Technology DOHC 16-valve VTEC TURBO
Fuel supply system	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Recommended fuel	Unleaded petrol
Transmission	Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
Maximum power output	190 hp at 550 rpm
Peak torque	260 Nm at 1600-5000 rpm

2019 Honda Accord Variants

Honda Philippines will only release one variant of the midsize sedan – Honda Accord EL Turbo CVT. The more powerful Honda Accord Hybrid will not be available in local markets.

2019 Honda Accord Price

The 2019 Honda Accord price for its sole Philippine variant- 1.5 EL Turbo CVT marked at Php 2,288,000.

How does the new Honda Accord stack up against rivals in terms of price?

When compared to other vehicles in its segment, Honda Accord tops the list as the most expensive midsize sedan. Even the luxury Mazda 6 Sedan and Chevrolet Malibu are several thousand cheaper. Toyota Camry and Subaru Legacy are among the most affordable in the segment with a starting price ranging between Php 1,820,000 and Php 1,900,000.

2019 Honda Accord Safety Features

The family sedan will include the following safety features in the latest model:

• Front side and side curtain airbags
• Dual SRS airbags (driver and front passenger)
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Electronic Brake Booster (EBB)
• Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
• 3-point seatbelts with a seatbelt reminder
• Child safety locks
• ISOFIX child seat anchor
• Security alarm
• Immobilizers
• Speed-sensing auto door locks
• Walk-away auto lock
• Emergency stop signal (ESS)
• Multi-view reverse camera with dynamic guidelines
• Parking sensors (front and rear)
• LaneWatch camera
• Driver attention monitor
• Hill-start assist (HSA)
• Vehicle stability assist (VSA)

In addition to these, Honda Accord will have Honda SENSING which encompasses a range of intelligent and driver-assisted features to prevent accidents. These include:

• Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
• Low speed follow (LSF)
• Collision mitigating braking system (CMBS)
• Lane keep assist system (LKAS)
• Road departure mitigation (RDM)
• Forward collision warning (FCW)
• Lane departure warning (LDW)

Last but not least is the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure of the Honda Accord. Should a collision take place, the vehicle can reduce injuries by transferring the force of impact away from passengers towards a specially-designed crumple zone.

2019 Honda Accord Competition

If this were a popularity contest, we’d say that the new Honda Accord has some pretty weak rivals in its segment. It overshadows the Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Malibu, and Subaru Legacy. Only the Mazda 6 sedan seems to do well on its own.

Verdict

Honda Accord sees major updates for its tenth generation. Most of these changes are focused on aesthetics and safety, with some slight performance tweaks.

Even though its engine is only a tad bit more powerful, the new CVT transmission improves its fuel efficiency by a mile. Honda has also made the vehicle much safer for everyone with its tough exterior and Honda SENSING integration.

Most buyers will be turned off by the Php 350,000 price hike. However, we think that the 2019 Honda Accord is well-worth the price considering its upmarket redesign and a long list of safety features.

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