Honda Accord Concept (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Honda Accord Concept (2013) | The 2013 Accord will feature three all-new powertrains, Including the first U.S. application of both a 2.4-liter direct-injected engine and two-motor system plug-in hybrid from Honda's suite of next-generation Earth Dreams  powertrain technologies. In Addition, the Accord V-6 will be the first Honda sedan to feature a new 6-speed automatic transmission. Both the Accord sedan and the Accord Coupe models are expected to Achieve a class-leading fuel economy ratings and will be available with a number of innovative new safety and technological features. The Accord will offer three all-new powertrains for the 2013 year models. The Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe will be the first models in the U.S. to receive the new Earth Dreams 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC  four-cylinder engine featuring direct-injection (DI). In Addition to an overall improvement in fuel economy compared to the 2012 model, the new four-cylinder-equipped 2013 Accord models are targeted to deliver class-leading fuel economy1.

The 2013 Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe will also be Offered with a re-engineered 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 engine, paired to a new 6-speed automatic transmission or an available 6-speed manual transmission. The 2013 Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe models equipped with the 6-speed automatic transmission will utilize Honda's Variable Cylinder Management  (VCM) technology and are targeted to Achieve a class-leading fuel economy1 along with an overall improvement in fuel economy compared to the outgoing model. The 2013 Accord lineup will also feature the first application of a new two-motor plug-in hybrid system to the Accord Sedan. The Honda two-motor hybrid system continuously moves through three modes - all-electric, electric and gasoline-direct-drive - to maximize driving efficiency and fuel economy.

In the gasoline-electric hybrid mode, the Accord is powered by its fuel-efficient 2.0-liter, i-VTEC inline four-cylinder, Atkinson cycle engine, paired with an electric continuously variable transmission (E-CVT). For more efficient high-speed cruising, the Accord Hybrid Plug-In can engage in a direct-drive mode, in the which only the engine drives the front wheels. The Plug-In Hybrid Accord launch next winter. All 2013 Accord models will incorporate the Honda ECO Assist  system, an innovative technology can enhance efficient vehicle That operation at the touch of a button, while also Providing visual feedback to the driver to promote and confirm a more efficient driving style.

The 2013 Accord will introduce Numerous new features for enhanced driver safety, visibility and security. The new Accord will be available with Honda's first application of Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) technology.  The Accord has always been an exceptional value and the 2013 models will offer more standard equipment compared to the current model, Including new features advanced technology.