2018 Honda Accord launched in the UAE
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2018 Honda Accord Unveiled in Dubai: Specifications and Features
Introduction
At the posh St. Regis Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club located in Dubai, Honda unveiled the all-new 2018 Accord and all-new sixth-generation Gold Wing to company executives and members of the press. Building on its global success that has seen over 19.9 million models sold since its introduction in 1976, the 2018 Honda Accord is set to catapult itself to segment-leader position with an exquisite design, an interesting line-up of turbocharged engines, and plenty of standard equipment.
Design and Specifications
Available in ten exterior colors and two interior hues, the all-new Accord is composed of 29 percent high-strength steel (the highest for any mass-produced Honda) and flaunts a longer wheelbase than the model it replaces.
Lower, wider, and shorter than its predecessor, the Sportback design of the all-new model allows the Japanese offering to benefit from:
- Shorter overhangs
- A longer and lower hood
- A visual center of gravity moved closer to the rear wheels
Interior Features
Inside, the Japanese sedan’s longer wheelbase and wider body contribute to improved cabin space for all occupants, featuring:
- A bump of 48mm of rear legroom
- An added 70 liters of interior volume
- 25 liters of trunk space
With A-pillars that are 20-percent narrower than previous models, visibility has also been improved along with an ultra-low-profile instrument panel. Connoting its sporting pretentions are a chunky steering wheel, paddle shifters, and aluminum pedals in higher Sport variants.
Technology and Safety
On the technological front, the Accord features a floating 8-inch infotainment screen, a driver and front passenger knee airbag (noteworthy as standard equipment), LED headlights, and various safety aids, including:
- Driver Attention Monitor
- Head-Up Display
- Honda Sensing
- Adaptive Cruise Control
For those unfamiliar with Honda Sensing, it is the brand’s umbrella of safety features, encompassing:
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (with Pedestrian Detection)
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Road Departure Mitigation
- Lane Departure Warning
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow
Engine Performance
A sharp departure from the naturally aspirated engines that Honda became popular for in the region, the all-new Accord welcomes two turbocharged units to replace its widespread 2.4-liter and 3.5-liter engines.
The all-new 1.5-liter turbocharged powerplant, which phases out the larger 2.4-liter, generates:
- 198 horsepower
- 260 Nm of torque
This engine is mated to a CVT transmission – a decent jump over the 189 horsepower and 247 Nm of torque output generated by the outgoing 2.4-liter.
The more potent 2.0-liter turbocharged unit, sharing much of its design with the race-bred Civic Type-R engine, directs:
- 247 horsepower
- 370 Nm of torque
This engine works through a 10-speed automatic transmission with peak torque kicking in from as low as 1,500 RPM. Although horsepower has been decreased compared to the outgoing 3.5-liter V6 engine, torque figures receive a sizeable 28 Nm jump, allowing the Accord to accelerate to the 100 km/h mark in 5.8-seconds.
Pricing and Availability
Priced from AED 94,900 to AED 120,000 for the 1.5-liter variant and at AED 140,000 for the 2.0-liter version, the all-new Honda Accord is bound to build on the success of its predecessors and make an even bigger mark this time around.
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