Shoud you go for an Accord? Read on to find the answer.

Honda Accord 2018 is a very popular car in the family sedan segment. To help you get more experience buying the Honda Accord, below is the assessment of the Honda Accord pros and cons.

1. Powerful engine

This Honda Accord 2018 is available in two engine options. The first is a 4-cylinder 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, producing 192 horsepower and a maximum torque of 260 Nm, stronger than the previous model. The other is an updated turbocharged 4-cylinder 2.0L, producing 252 horsepower and 370 Nm of torque.

The Honda Accord is equipped with a 2.0L engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Accelerator is not only very powerful but also very stable, does not cause an imbalance of driving torque. 

The Honda Accord is equipped with a 2.0L engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission

2. Luxury Style

The 2018 has a high-end design with a sportback design, similar to Audi A7. Honda is aiming for a sportier design language with lower, wider and longer dimensions. Honda says the more stylish appearance of the Accord 2018 is because of its "lower body, strong front, low and long ceilings, and the vehicle's visual focus on the tail."

The 2018 has a high-end design with a sportback design, similar to Audi A7

3. Many modern technologies

All Honda Accord variants feature the Honda Sensing standard package of driver assistance and safety features. These features include emergency brake system, lane warning, active route control at low speed and traffic light signal recognition.

Other standard features include rear-view camera, LED daytime driving lights, automatic headlamps, two-zone automatic control, fuel injection system without cover, active noise filter, etc. 

In addition, the Honda Accord also features optional blind spot warning systems, front and rear parking sensors, roadside alerts, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, active dampers, folding hinged mirrors. automatic, front seat cooler, mobile phone connectivity, cordless phone charger, NFC port and HUD monitor.

4. Interior comfort

The interior of Honda Accord 2018 was evaluated highly by car specialists compared with other competitors in the segment because of the high-grade materials and no plastic parts. Vehicles are designed neatly and luxuriously. The rear seat is spacious, with a large trunk volume of 472 liters, more than the 427-liter one of the Camry.

The interior of Honda Accord 2018 was evaluated highly by car specialists compared with other competitors in the segment

5. High reliability

The Japanese car company has built an empire for cars that stay strong with time. The Accord is also well known for this feature, along with proven values from many previous models.

Now, let's move to the rest part of this 2018 Honda Accord pros and cons.

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II. Disadvantages of Honda Accord 2018

1. No coupe version and V6 engine

It can be seen that Honda has surveyed the needs of the Coupe version in the Philippine market and V6 engine and decided to stop production of this version. Many are disappointed that the Accord does not have a V6 engine, while the Toyota Camry still owns the engine option. However, Honda is trying to console its customers by offering a regular gearbox.

Many are disappointed that the Accord does not have a V6 engine

2. Feeling of heavy driving

Strangely enough, the Toyota Camry 2018 seems to bring a slightly faster feeling than the Accord. No one says the 2018 Accord does not work well, but maybe Toyota is more dominant in terms of performance and driving sense. The 10-speed Accord of the 2018 is not as smooth as the Camry's eight-speed gearbox. In addition, the V6 Camry is also more powerful than the 2.0-liter version of the Honda.

3. Higher price

The Accord 2018 has increased in price compared to last year, but Honda has equipped the car with more standard equipment. Honda Accord 2018 is worth P1,938,000.

4. Too common

If you are a celeb, it will not work for you. The Honda Accord is one of the most popular family sedans on the market today, so on the road, seeing its "look-alike" everywhere is inevitable.

Those are all Honda Accord pros and cons that Philcarnews.com has collected. Seriously take them into consideration before deciding to go for an Accord!