Now is the era of new energy, everyone’s demand for far more than fuel vehicles, so the world’s car companies are actively launching new energy products, even such a big factory can not stay out of it, after all, out of the market demand is doomed to failure. As a global household name model, on the 25th anniversary of entering the Chinese market, the 11th generation Honda Accord was launched, and it also brought a sincere work in the hybrid field – e: PHEV model. The price of this version has come to 225,800 – 258,800 yuan. Of course, the 11th generation Honda Accord will also provide ordinary fuel version models in addition to the plug-in version, its price range is 179,800 – 228,800 yuan. Today we will take a look at what product highlights this car has.
Looks younger and sportier
Back to March 26, 1999, the first domestic Honda Accord rolled off the production line, at which time Honda Accord’s localization journey in China officially kicked off. The first generation of Honda Accord introduced into China is already the sixth generation model. After 25 years of baptism, Honda Accord has experienced five generations of models in China, and the cumulative sales volume has exceeded 3 million, becoming one of the most attractive models in the domestic market. Now its 11th generation model debuted on its 25th birthday, and brought the gasoline version and e: PHEV strong electric intelligent hybrid two kinds of power.
The 11th-generation Honda Accord has once again subverted our eyeballs in design. This time, it has carried out the sports attributes more thoroughly. The coupe-style shape exudes its unique charm, and it has its own characteristics in comparison. The 11th-generation Honda Accord adopts a more low-lying and wide-bodied effect. Although the large mouth shape at the front face is slightly smaller, the "diamond" style air intake grille looks more delicate and can capture the eyes of young consumers.
The most impressive aspect of the exterior design is its more fashionable rear shape. The eleventh-generation Honda Accord uses an upturned rear wing, and the slip-back shape gives it a taste. The disconnected tail light is very rare in current new energy vehicles, and it also shows its unique and individual side. In addition, the slender body gives the car an elegant temperament, and the through waist line once again outlines its sporty attributes. With the new wheel shape, the eleventh-generation Honda Accord has become the "prettiest boy" in the same class.
Technology empowers the car
Compared with the previous version, the eleventh-generation Honda Accord has undergone earth-shaking changes in the interior, which can be called the "most technological" Honda Accord. First of all, the eleventh-generation Honda Accord uses a new "T" center console at the design level, which is more modern in vision and more recognized by everyone. At the same time, the car uses a 10.2-inch full-LCD digital instrument and a 12.3-inch central control screen, which directly fills the car with technological attributes.
At the same time, the car uses a numerical control cockpit that integrates technology. It is the first to carry CONNECT 4.0 intelligent guidance interconnection, which is first-class in terms of usage scenarios. It not only has the latest facial recognition technology and real-life navigation system, but also has a large number of entertainment applications, bringing users a more convenient travel life. It is worth mentioning that this system also supports Apple CarPlay, and it uses wireless links to further expand the range of users.
More importantly, the 11th-generation Honda Accord is equipped with an all-round upgraded SENSING 360 safety super-sensing system in terms of intelligent driving, using 5 + 12 sonar + front camera solutions, and adding more intimate safety driving functions such as Passing Prophet, lane-changing guard, and lane-changing smart driving, further enhancing the experience of smart driving.
Space still leads the way
The eleventh-generation Honda Accord has not changed in terms of wheelbase, still 2830mm, but this does not prevent its excellent rear seat space. The 1.8-meter passenger can get a very comfortable seat in the rear seat, and the legs can easily get nearly 3 punches, and the head can also have more than 3 fingers of margin, so in the rear seat, you can "Ge You lie down" or cross your legs. It is this leading space performance of the same class that has captured many users. After all, spacious space represents comfort, which is also an important factor for everyone to choose a car.
Insert mixed blessings to bring excellent dynamic experience
In the eleventh generation Honda Accord model, in addition to the conventional power combination of 1.5T turbocharged + CVT gearbox, the most interesting thing is its launch of the e: PHEV model, which uses a new fourth-generation i-MMD dual-motor plug-in hybrid system. It is composed of a 2.0L Atkinson direct injection engine + dual motor, with a maximum power of 152kW and a maximum torque of 335. Among them, the 2.0L Atkinson direct injection engine has been added, and the engine thermal efficiency is as high as 41%. The E-CVT dual-motor gearbox adopts a parallel shaft structure, which is equipped with dedicated motors and drives, which enhances the maximum speed and reacceleration performance at high speeds.
In the actual driving process, whether it is full power or lack of power, the eleventh-generation Honda Accord has always maintained a unified power performance, driving performance and fuel economy. Its acceleration is awesome, and it can bring a strong sense of push in pure electric mode. As a sports-oriented B-class car, the eleventh-generation Honda Accord also has excellent performance in terms of handling, which is far better than the ninth-generation Toyota Camry. Of course, having good power performance is not enough. The eleventh-generation Honda Accord is also more economical in terms of fuel consumption. The official fuel consumption of 100 kilometers is 4.88L, which has a certain advantage in the same class.
In terms of battery life that everyone is very concerned about, the 11th-generation Honda Accord is equipped with a 17.7kWh battery pack, and the NEDC pure electric cruising range reaches 106km, which is more than enough for daily commuting. And in the case of full fuel and full power, the comprehensive cruising range of the 11th-generation Honda Accord is 1000km, which also eliminates the user’s mileage anxiety to a large extent.
Fuel recommended smart version/plug-in more recommended flagship version
Having said so much, which model should the 11th generation Honda Accord choose? The most recommended model for the fuel version is the 2023 260TURBO Smart Edition priced at 196,800. At present, the discount for the fuel version is as high as 48,000, so this version can be won less than 150,000 after the discount. In terms of configuration, the car is only equipped, not with front and rear, but it is enough for the old driver; the L2-level auxiliary driving function is not absent, and it is not easy to see this function on a 150,000 model. And the 12.3-inch central control screen and 10.2-inch full LCD meter are not pulled down, so the technical attributes of the car are also guaranteed.
If you like the plug-in hybrid version, the four plug-in hybrid versions are more recommended is the 2023 2.0L e: PHEV flagship version priced at 258,800. This car can currently enjoy a discount of 20,000 yuan, that is, 238,800 can start the flagship version. At the configuration level, in addition to the pure electric battery life of 106km, the car is also equipped with 12 speakers, and the sound quality is well guaranteed. Of course, as a flagship model, the car also has L2-level auxiliary driving functions, which can provide better auxiliary driving performance. At the same time, it is also equipped with variable suspension, which has a better performance in terms of comfort.
Summarize:
As a veteran of the automotive market, the Honda Accord has always had an excellent sales performance. In the past 2023, the 11th-generation Honda Accord sold 174,447 units in the whole year, accounting for 28.13% of the GAC Honda family and ranking fourth in the B-class sedan market. Behind this sales performance, the 11th-generation Honda Accord brought the e: PHEV model, allowing users to get a better travel experience in the new energy era and relieve the anxiety of cruising range. And the e: PHEV can also ensure a more economical fuel consumption performance, allowing users to get a better driving experience without additional travel costs, which is more sincere than the 9th-generation Toyota Camry. And whether it is the fuel version or the plug-in version, there are greater discounts. At present, the cost performance of the 11th-generation Honda Accord is still very high, which is very suitable for buying. If you like this model very much, you may wish to go to the store to experience this car up close.