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By Carsales Staff
In a sea of SUVs, Honda is keeping the traditional family afloat with its new-generation Accord set to arrive in Australia in the coming months.
The Japanese car maker revealed the 11th-generation of its iconic mid-sized sedan in 2022, with sales initially limited to North America, China and in Honda’s domestic market where traditional sedans still remain relatively popular.
But, as reported by carsales last December, Honda’s local division received local certification for the new Accord to be sold in Australia, indicating the company was intent on expanding its reach.
Now, Honda Australia has officially confirmed the Accord will go on-sale in Australia in the second quarter and will be exclusively available with a hybrid powertrain.
It has yet to reveal any pricing or specification details, but it is expected to be only offered as single model with an extensive list of standard equipment and safety features. The only choice customers will be able to make is from a simple palette of exterior colours that will likely include Platinum White, Lunar Silver, Meteoroid Grey and Crystal Black.
“The Honda Accord has a rich history in the Australian market as a sophisticated, luxurious flagship model which has been a customer favourite since its arrival in 1977,” said Honda Australia director Carolyn McMahon.
“This new model offers the premium feel that Accord is renowned for, coupled with all the additional technological advances that customers are becoming accustomed to, including Honda’s e:HEV hybrid powertrain that delivers a dynamic combination of performance and efficiency.”
The new Accord is bigger, sleeker and more advanced than its predecessor, and will be the first Honda offered in Australia with embedded Google software.
The e:HEV powertrain, which combines two electric motors with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, is also likely to become the most powerful iteration yet, given the North American versions produce a healthy 152kW/335Nm – compared to the CR-V’s 135kW/335Nm.
Market-specific information and technical data will be released soon in preparation for the local launch before mid-year.
Disclaimer: Images supplied by Honda Australia.
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