The present generation of the Honda Accord is one of the most well-rounded packages and technological sound cars in its segment. To achieve this feat, the Japanese auto giant introduced the tenth incarnation of its most popular D-segment sedan back in mid 2017. Unlike its predecessors, however, this all-new Accord was a revelation in terms of its outspoken yet classy design, up-to-date and modern interior, brand-new turbocharged engines, plus upgraded safety and convenience features. However, despite being the best Accord to date and boasting some fantastic strong suits, the 2019 Honda Accord must face some of the best in its class - there’s the Toyota Camry, Mazda 6, Nissan Altima and Kia Optima to name a few.
In the United Arab Emirates, the 2019 Honda Accord is available in five different trims, with prices commencing from AED 94,900 for the base LX car. For the money, the Accord LX kicks things off with some basic (but cool) features such as 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights & tail lamps, remote engine start, twin exhausts, power-adjustable door mirrors, and a smarty entry system with push-button ignition. Then there’s automatic dual-zone climate control, cruise control, rear parking sensors, active noise cancellation, electric parking brake with auto hold, ECON mode selector, four-speaker sound system with Bluetooth support, and a 7-inch infotainment head unit. On the safety side of things, there are eight airbags (front, side, side curtain, and front knee bags), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) & Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Hill Start Assist (HAS), Agile Handling Assist (AHA), Electronic Brake Booster (EBB), and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Next on the line-up is the Accord LX Sport, which retails for AED 104,900. The LX Sport trim comes with certain added luxuries like 18-inch alloy rims, LED front fog lights, decklid spoiler, power sunroof, and a drive selector with Normal/Econ/Sport modes. Moreover, you also get paddle shifters, sports pedals, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support, Sport Mode indicator, and a Driver Attention Monitor. Next up, there are the Accord EX and EXL trims, which cost about AED 115,000 and AED 120,000, respectively. The lower variant of these two (i.e. EX), comes packed with features such as leather interior upholstery, 4-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat, auto dimming rearview mirror, 9-speaker audio system, Honda’s Multi-Angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, and 8-inch touchscreen multimedia-infotainment head unit. And if you’re an Apple iPhone user (which quite a lot of car buyers are these days), you’d be glad to know that the EX trim of the 2019 Honda Accord gets Apple CarPlay as standard. As for the EXL variant, it includes an upgraded auto climate control system, adaptive cruise control, all-round parking sensors, built-in navigation system with voice recognition, memory function for the front seats with heating & cooling function, along with Honda Sensing safety package.
Finally, and right at the top of the 2019 Honda Accord’s line-up, sits the 2.0T Sport variant. Apart from a more powerful turbocharged engine with a brand-new 10-speed automatic gearbox, a revised interior with ultra-modern push-button gear selector, along with better performance, the range-topping Accord Sport offers a lot more to its potential buyers. Some of the upgrades over lesser trims come in the form of sportier two-tone alloy wheels, automatic LED headlights with auto high-beam, head-up display, sport pedals, plus a premium sound system with a subwoofer. The 2019 Honda Accord is not only brimming with modern features and looks fantastic, but it also represents a practical and thoroughly engaging family sedan for audiences across the age spectrum.
