What should Honda do to the (2013?) Honda Accord for North America?

This is not the next Honda Accord.

Here are some facts to consider about what type of direction this car should go, it is no secret that here in Canada we prefer the smaller cars, our 2010 Honda Civic sold 57,501 units VS the 2010 Honda Accord which sold a paltry 14,659 (down I might add from 16,017 in 2009).

However in the US, different story, the 2010 Honda Accord sold 311,381 (up I might add from 290,056 in 2009) and placed 2nd overall for cars sold in the US (Toyota Camry sold 327,804 units). The 2010 Honda Civic sold 260,082. So, in the US, it's obvious that they like the larger cars.

Looking at these numbers, and thinking of North America as a whole, I would have to say that the car is the right size.

I will start this off by going through what I'd like to see;

-Better gas mileage.

-Shorter, put it back into the mid-sized car category.

-Heated Cloth Seats

-Leather 2nd row Heated Seats

-Heated Steering Wheel Option

-Make the Navi portable, using the cars key, you can unlock the Navi and go.

-Flat Rear Floor.

-Keep the traditional windshield rake, people in this class want to see the front end.

-Updated Navi Interface.

-Height Adjustable Passengers Seat (if not power, pump!)

-Please stay away from the push button start!

-Adjustable Power Pedals (a Touring model?)

-115 Volt outlet More Common

-Inflatable Seatbelts

-Forward/Backward Adjustable Headrests (some find that the Headrests push too forward).

-Backup Sensors w/Backup Camera

-Blind Spot Indicators (like in the Touring Odyssey)

Just add what you think to the comments section.... who knows maybe Honda's listening....

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What should Honda do to the (2013?) Honda Accord for North America?

This is not the next Honda Accord.

Here are some facts to consider about what type of direction this car should go, it is no secret that here in Canada we prefer the smaller cars, our 2010 Honda Civic sold 57,501 units VS the 2010 Honda Accord which sold a paltry 14,659 (down I might add from 16,017 in 2009).

However in the US, different story, the 2010 Honda Accord sold 311,381 (up I might add from 290,056 in 2009) and placed 2nd overall for cars sold in the US (Toyota Camry sold 327,804 units). The 2010 Honda Civic sold 260,082. So, in the US, it's obvious that they like the larger cars.

Looking at these numbers, and thinking of North America as a whole, I would have to say that the car is the right size.

I will start this off by going through what I'd like to see;

-Better gas mileage.

-Shorter, put it back into the mid-sized car category.

-Heated Cloth Seats

-Leather 2nd row Heated Seats

-Heated Steering Wheel Option

-Make the Navi portable, using the cars key, you can unlock the Navi and go.

-Flat Rear Floor.

-Keep the traditional windshield rake, people in this class want to see the front end.

-Updated Navi Interface.

-Height Adjustable Passengers Seat (if not power, pump!)

-Please stay away from the push button start!

-Adjustable Power Pedals (a Touring model?)

-115 Volt outlet More Common

-Inflatable Seatbelts

-Forward/Backward Adjustable Headrests (some find that the Headrests push too forward).

-Backup Sensors w/Backup Camera

-Blind Spot Indicators (like in the Touring Odyssey)

Just add what you think to the comments section.... who knows maybe Honda's listening....

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2013 Honda Accord (codename 2GA) rendering and information

Back in July Honda President, Takanobu Ito, reveal plans to introduce midsize plug-in hybrid car to United States and Japan in 2012. Accoding to latest report from Japanese Mag-x,the car will be a plug-in hybrid version of next generation Honda Accord (codename 2GA).

The same source also reveal that the car is in research and development at Honda R & D center in Japan. The new car will divide to Japanese/European version and U.S./China/Asia version.body size of the new North american’s Accord is about 4895×1845x1470mm.

The engine will be the range of inline four cylinder 2.0L, 2.4L and V6. 3.5L.But the most interesting is the debut of Plug in Hybrid-petrol version.

In 2010 LA motorshow honda reveal a plug-in hybrid platform which autoten expect to use in the 2013 Honda Accord hybrid. A four cylinder 2.0L petrol have The two-motor system continuously moves through three different modes to maximise driving efficiency: all-electric, petrol-electric and a unique, engine direct-drive mode. The plug-in hybrid also uses regenerative braking to charge the battery.

When the Honda plug-in hybrid system operates in electric mode, it can achieve a range of approximately 10-15 miles in city driving and a top speed of 62 mph.Fully recharging the battery will take 2 to 2.5 hours using a 120-volt outlet and 1 to 1.5 hours using a 240-volt outlet.

The car will arrive in November 2012.

Source;
http://autoten.com/2010/12/08/2013-honda-accord-codename-2garendering-and-information/

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2013 Honda Accord (codename 2GA) rendering and information

Back in July Honda President, Takanobu Ito, reveal plans to introduce midsize plug-in hybrid car to United States and Japan in 2012. Accoding to latest report from Japanese Mag-x,the car will be a plug-in hybrid version of next generation Honda Accord (codename 2GA).

The same source also reveal that the car is in research and development at Honda R & D center in Japan. The new car will divide to Japanese/European version and U.S./China/Asia version.body size of the new North american’s Accord is about 4895×1845x1470mm.

The engine will be the range of inline four cylinder 2.0L, 2.4L and V6. 3.5L.But the most interesting is the debut of Plug in Hybrid-petrol version.

In 2010 LA motorshow honda reveal a plug-in hybrid platform which autoten expect to use in the 2013 Honda Accord hybrid. A four cylinder 2.0L petrol have The two-motor system continuously moves through three different modes to maximise driving efficiency: all-electric, petrol-electric and a unique, engine direct-drive mode. The plug-in hybrid also uses regenerative braking to charge the battery.

When the Honda plug-in hybrid system operates in electric mode, it can achieve a range of approximately 10-15 miles in city driving and a top speed of 62 mph.Fully recharging the battery will take 2 to 2.5 hours using a 120-volt outlet and 1 to 1.5 hours using a 240-volt outlet.

The car will arrive in November 2012.

Source;
http://autoten.com/2010/12/08/2013-honda-accord-codename-2garendering-and-information/

Read more »