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2020 Honda Accord

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2020 2021
MSRP Starts From
$24,020

What's New

  • Going into 2020 the Honda Accord remains identical to last year’s model
  • A federally-mandated noise alert was added to the hybrid models to warn pedestrians when its running exclusively on electric power at low speeds

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Sport model offers a manual transmission
  • Hybrid offerings perform almost identically to conventional models
  • Infotainment system is fairly easy to use
Cons
  • The trunk has a surprisingly narrow opening
  • Road noise is louder than expected on some models
  • The styling causes large rear blind spots

Honda Accord Overview

The 2020 Honda Accord is powered by a 192-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired to a continuous variable transmission that delivers 192 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder is an option for pricier trims. It’s mated to a ten-speed automatic transmission and offers 262 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Either engine can also be matched with an available six-speed manual transmission in certain trims. There also is a hybrid variant that couples a 2.0-liter engine with an electric motor to delivers 212 horsepower and 232 pound-feet of torque. It achieves an EPA-estimated 48 combined mpg.

Trim Specifications

All Honda Accords are equipped with Honda Sensing, a suite of safety technology that includes collision mitigation braking, road departure mitigation, adaptive cruise and lane keep assist. The “Hybrid” is the only powertrain exclusive trim. The EX, EX-L and Touring are available with a hybrid engine paired with an electronic CVT for $1,900. All gas trims come standard with the 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with CVT (the LX and Sport come standard with a six-speed manual) except for the Touring trim that comes with the larger 2.0-liter. All build off the base LX, which comes with 17-inch alloy wheels and a 7-inch color LCD screen. Sport and adds or improves on the LX with 19-inch wheels, an 8-inch display audio touch screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and other athletic accessories such as paddle shifter and a rear spoiler. EX also has 60/40-split folding rear seats and the EX-L has leather trimmed seats. The pricier Touring has a 10-speaker sound system with a head-up display, WiFi hotspot, wireless charging and navigation.

Warranty

Basic:
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Drivetrain:
5 Years/60,000 Miles
Corrosion:
5 Years/Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Specs & Safety

Honda Accord Specification

Price
$24,020*
Vehicle Type Sedan
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Seats 5 Person
Horsepower 192p
Torque (lb-ft) 192
Efficiency (MPG) 30 City / 38 Hwy
Transmission CVT w/OD
*Includes Destination Charges

Honda Accord Safety

Honda Accord Generations

First Generation

1976 to 1981
The first-generation Honda Accord debuted for the 1976 model year and slotted in above the Civic. It was a two-door hatchback powered by a 68-horsepower 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. In 1979, Honda added a four-door sedan.

Second Generation

1982 to 1985
The second-generation Accord grew in size and the sedan version was built at Honda’s new factory in Marysville, Ohio, making it the first Japanese car built in America. A hatchback body style was still available. In 1984 the Accord featured an 86-horsepower four-cylinder engine. The following year Honda debuted the Accord SEi, a fuel-injected version that delivered 101 horsepower.

Third Generation

1986 to 1989
The third-generation Accord was even larger, but lower and sleeker. Honda added a coupe model, joining the 4-door sedan and 3-door hatchback, for the 1988 model year. It was powered by a 98-horsepower carbureted 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. A fuel-injected 2.0-liter with 110 horsepower was also available. This generation featured a bolder design with an aggressive side profile and rad pop-up headlights. These Accords were as sporty to drove as sporty as they were to look at.

Fourth Generation

1990 to 1993
The fourth-generation Accord was large enough to qualify as a midsize sedan, which changed its sporty aesthetic. Its pop-up headlights were switched out in favor of conventional fixed units. The lineup comprised the sedan, the coupe and a wagon that replaced the hatchback. It was powered by a 125-horsepower 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine. A 130-horsepower engine was available on the top EX trim. Available transmissions included a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.

Fifth Generation

1994 to 1997
For the fifth generation, Honda debuted its variable valve timing and lift (otherwise known as the VTEC) for the 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine. This generation of Accord saw the car's first V6 engine, a response to V6 family sedans from Toyota and Ford. Body styles still included the sedan, coupe and wagon.

Sixth Generation

1998 to 2002
The sixth-generation Accord was only offered as a coupe and sedan, with more conservative styling than previous generations. A 135-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine replaced the 2.2-liter as the base engine. A 200-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 replaced the previous-generation’s available 2.7-liter V6.

Seventh Generation

2003 to 2007
The seventh-generation Accord received a power boost. A new 2.4-liter four-cylinder debuted with 160 horsepower the while V6 was re-tuned to deliver 240 horsepower. In the coupe, the V6 was paired with a six-speed manual transmission. The seventh-generation also saw the introduction of the Accord Hybrid. It was sold between 2005 and 2007. Honda paired the larger V6 gasoline engine with an electric motor for a combined 253 horsepower (at the time the gas V6 made 244 horsepower). The hybrid can achieve 30 mpg in city driving and 37 mpg on the highway.

Eighth Generation

2008 to 2012
The eighth-generation Accord was so large, that the EPA reclassified it as a large car. Both the sedan and coupe were available. A 268-horsepower V6 paired to a six-speed manual transmission was available on the coupe.

Ninth Generation

2013 to 2017
The ninth-generation Accord was closer to a refresh than a new generation. A new Sport model debuted with a touch more power than the outgoing four-cylinder engine.  The second generation of the Honda Accord Hybrid was re-introduced with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired a with an electric motor and a continuously variable transmission. A plug-in hybrid version of the Accord was briefly offered in 2014 and 2015.

Tenth Generation

2018 to Present
The tenth-generation Honda Accord debuted as a sedan only and without a V6 engine for the first time since 1994. A 1.5-liter four-cylinder and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine – both turbocharged – along with the 2.0-liter hybrid, which achieves 48 mpg combined, are the engine options.

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