Bigger 2018 Honda Accord Spied With Sleeker Profile
The 2018 Honda Accord will grow in size, just like the Honda Civic.
Spy photographers have caught the 2018 Honda Accord prototype testing and it appears that the new Accord will take some styling cues from the new-generation Civic. Although it is heavily camouflaged, there are visible hints that the Accord will have a sleeker body, but a more angular design language than the Civic, most noticeably up front. Underpinning the new Accord will be a larger version of the architecture used on the Civic and the next-generation CR-V. Honda’s platform is similar to Volkswagen’s versatile MQB modular architecture, which helps the automaker cut costs thanks to economies of scale.
SEE ALSO: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Rated at 49 MPG City
Expect to see the 2018 Honda Accord make its debut sometime next year, powered by more fuel-efficient engines. If you can’t wait, however, Honda has just introduced the all-new 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid that delivers a total system output of 212 horsepower while returning 49 mpg in the city and 47 mpg on the highway.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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I respected Honda for making the current gen Accords smaller than the large 2009-2011 Accords. Going bigger again is not a great idea....few ppl really want to drive an Avalon-sized car. We'll see.
IMHO, it looks grotesquely larger than the current generation Accord. The current generation Accord is sized perfectly, going bigger makes absolutely no sense. My only complaint with the current generation is they used just too much chrome around the front and back end after they did their mid model refresh.