2018 Honda Accord

[CodeRedR51]

Not bad from the rear. But this chrome unibrow front end has to go...

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/07/2018-honda-accord-unveiled-with.html

 

[MedigoFlame]

The front 3/4 photo is giving me a bad reminder of the Crosstour.

Still think this generation was the best looking (recent) one. (Not the later facelift)

 

[CodeRedR51]

The only Accord I have ever liked was one that we never got.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

Nobody seems to appreciate the CL-9 TSX...which was essentially a really nice Accord.

New one looks pretty nice. Interior is a big step up.

 

[titleguy1]

I actually really like the new Accord. It manages to be elegant without being too overdone, unlike the Civic.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

The front 3/4 photo is giving me a bad reminder of the Crosstour.

That's what I thought it was at first; a new crosstour.

God, this thing is hideous from the front.

 

[Smurfybug]

Currently own the 2014 Accord, lease ends in a couple months. This looks decent enough for the switch. Interior is top notch though, gives an Audi Vibe all out.

 

[05XR8]

I wish we got this back hen

It's the one I wanted and made me settle for an '01.

The new one reminds me of this in the nose:

 

[1241Penguin]

I think I'll go with the Camry this gen.

 

[Tornado]

I think it looks better than the current car. Better proportions. Damn shame about the engine though.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I think I'll go with the Camry this gen.

CVT aside, the new Altima is a looker. No idea when eyes other than mine will see it though.

 

[-Fred-]

I really hate Honda's new corporate front end treatment, it's just messy all around. I'm guessing, judging by the fact they're quoting figures for a 1.5l and a 2.0l, that they've abandonned the V6... Shame.

 

[CodeRedR51]

that they've abandonned the V6...

They're not the only ones.

 

[1241Penguin]

CVT aside, the new Altima is a looker. No idea when eyes other than mine will see it though.

The outgoing Altima is already a fairly handsome car, I think some simple improvements can make it look more aggressive like the Camry without being over the top. Looking forward to seeing the new Altima.

 

[05XR8]

I'm surprised the "transmission" buttons aren't on the paddles. I mean, I can't see current Accord owners, doing any sporty driving. May as well eliminate those parts from the center console.

 

[Parker]

My wife and I are going to our local Honda dealership today to look at some '17 Accord Sports, we may wait for the '18s to arrive before we pull the trigger though as I quite like the way the new car looks, although I think the '17 is quite handsome too.

 

[Smurfybug]

I really hate Honda's new corporate front end treatment, it's just messy all around. I'm guessing, judging by the fact they're quoting figures for a 1.5l and a 2.0l, that they've abandonned the V6... Shame.

They let go of the V6 Engine and the Coupe for the 10th Generation Accord. Should cost them less money but let's see what it actually does...

 

[YSSMAN]

Sad the coupe is gone, but it's to be expected at this point. A properly sorted coupe with that 2.0T could have been a lot of fun, but it isn't exactly like the PLC segment is booming with sales figures anymore.

Still, between this and the new Insignia/Regal, there are some seriously interesting mid size sedans on the market again... that aren't from Mazda.

 

[MSZ]

I really hate Honda's new corporate front end treatment, it's just messy all around. I'm guessing, judging by the fact they're quoting figures for a 1.5l and a 2.0l, that they've abandonned the V6... Shame.

The V6 is now reserved for SUV, minivan and the Acura brand only.

There was a rumor about a newly designed 3.0 TT V6 for the upcoming Acura sedans, we'll see.

 

[Omnis]

I like how the interior is basically a carbon copy of the Mazda 6.

 

[-Fred-]

It's a shame the coupe is gone, it pretty much started the market for that kind of car back in 1977, but then again it's the only fwd midsized coupe on the market right now, so it's unsurprising they'd get rid of it. Still, that 280hp V6 was a bit of a sleeper, especially with the 6 speed.

 

[buickgnx88]

I'm surprised the "transmission" buttons aren't on the paddles. I mean, I can't see current Accord owners, doing any sporty driving. May as well eliminate those parts from the center console.

Since the majority of auto transmission shifters are basically just electronic switches, I don't see why they need to take up space on the console (especially the buttons of the Accord above) when that's the whole reason they are getting smaller in the first place.

 

[CTznOfTime]

The only Accord I have ever liked was one that we never got.

Yea, but the best Accord of all time is this one:

I think I'll go with the Camry this gen.

Despite Toyota's effort, i much rather go with Honda.

I havr been hating Honda's work pretty much for the past decade or so, but this mew Accord got me pleasantly surprised...

They made a larger looking Civic, and the scale up actually makes the line and proportion better.
I can tell there are a lot of influences from the Korean (read Kia Optima) and inspiration from Germany (BMW front, and Audi rear).
Honda is starting to understand the benefit of good not funky and not over the top design, they are starting to follow Mazdas and Subaru footsteps of modern Japanes design.

There is some hope for Honda with this new Accord...
I might actually consider getting one finally.

 

[05XR8]

Since the majority of auto transmission shifters are basically just electronic switches, I don't see why they need to take up space on the console (especially the buttons of the Accord above) when that's the whole reason they are getting smaller in the first place.

I mean, cars did have them on the wheel in the 50s.

Especially with multi-function wheels

A generation of video game players, would be used to having several button configurations on the wheel. I dare say one could get away with having throttle on the right paddle, brake on the left, up gear/down gear(where the horn buttons are), Leave everything else as is and make the prancing horse, the horn. Or configure the whole wheel, however you want.

 

[Turbo]

I like how the interior is basically a carbon copy of the Mazda 6.

I'm not even surprised it's a knockoff of something else. Thats how all new cars are today; they copy off of their competitors.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I'm not even surprised it's a knockoff of something else. Thats how all new cars are today; they copy off of their competitors.

That tablet on the dash thing is spreading like wildfire.

 

[Turbo]

That tablet on the dash thing is spreading like wildfire.

The tablet looks so much better when it's built in. That trend really should stop.

 

[CodeRedR51]

The tablet looks so much better when it's built in. That trend really should stop.

Well more cars are going to get it. lol

 

[05XR8]

Yeah, this one though...

Come on Honda...

 

[Omnis]

I'm not even surprised it's a knockoff of something else. Thats how all new cars are today; they copy off of their competitors.

I'm not complaining or saying that in a snarky way though. I genuinely think it's fantabulous