Honda Accord continues to refine features with its 2013 offerings

The Honda accord first arrived as a two door compact hatchback in late 1970s and quickly became a reliable and an economy car.  Today it is the nation’s best-selling vehicle and one of the most popular automobiles.  It is made in America and rivals with Toyota Camry in the family sedan market.  The competition is getting stronger every year not just from Toyota Camry but also from the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, VW Passat, and Chevy Malibu.

 

With its 2013 models, it is in its ninth generation.  It still comes as a five-passenger sedan and coupe, and four- and six-cylinder gasoline engines.  It also offers a plug-in hybrid for 2013.  It will also offer a continuously variable transmission (CVT), six-speed automatic and six-speed manual.  Its 2013 has gotten three inches shorter and interior roominess has increased.  Interior contain more soft-touch materials.  Added insulation helped it to subdue road noise than previous models.  Traditional gives you 36 mpg while V6 deliver 34 mpg.  Overall, the 2013 depicts an evolution in regard to refinements.  Prices range from $22,000 for a base LX to $30,000 for a top-of-the-line V6.  When it comes to transmission and navigation system, it trails its competitors.