2021 Honda Accord

2021 Honda Accord

Space and luxury are two aspects that immediately come to mind while looking at the Honda Accord, which has been a cult classic since 1976. It often gives the sensation of travelling in a much more luxurious car than what it is. The refreshed 2021 variant of this sedan is now available with two engine options.

Trim Levels:

Honda has provided three trims of the 2021 Accord. These are LX, Sport, and Sport Special Edition. With this vehicle, it seems as though the shrinking market of family sedans received a shot in the arm.

Exterior Design

Kinetic body lines and sleek wheel designs make the 2021 Honda Accord stand apart from its competition. At the front, the grille gets small chrome accents, which is different from previous years. The headlight’s design is also different, with different technology to illuminate in a wider manner. LED fog lights have been made available here. The Sport trim gets 19-inch contrast alloy wheels.

ORVM’s are painted black. Very few changes can be seen at the rear. A blacked out spoiler and a black shark fin antenna are new at the back.

Interior Design:

The door lock comes with a sensor, making it easy to unlock. Changes on the inside are subtle. The Sport trim comes with fully leather seats. Door materials have leatherette on them. A 12-way power adjustable seat is available on all trims of the 2021 Honda Accord. Material quality is high, just like the previous years. Leatherette padding can be seen across the center console.

Push button start is available as standard on all trim levels. A 7-inch dashboard display and an analog speedometer can be seen. Rear seatbelt reminder has been made available for the 2021 Honda Accord.

Storage space inside the center console is quite generous. Two cup holders are also present here. 2 USB ports and 2 charging outlets are also present. A reverse camera is available on all trims.

In terms of technology, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are available on all trim levels. Navigation is available on a few trims. An 8-speaker sound system is available in the Sport trim. Dual zone climate control is available inside this family sedan.

Honda has been very generous in terms of space in the rear seats. A phenomenal 40 inches of rear legroom and 37 inches of rear headroom are available in the second row. 16.7 cubic feet of rear cargo space is available, which is more than the Toyota Camry and the Nissan Altima.

Engine and Performance:

The 2021 Honda Accord comes with a superbly comfortable suspension. Sound inside the cabin is also comparatively lesser than the Toyota Camry. Honda has not changed much about driving dynamics of this vehicle, which is what most drivers will love. Two engine options are available:

1)      A 1.5 liter turbocharged Base engine with 193 hp and 192 lbs.-ft of torque, which can be found in all the trims.

2)      A 2.0 liter turbocharged engine with 252 hp and 273 lbs.-ft of torque, available in the Sport trim and above.

Both engines are mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Safety Features:

Honda Sensing Suite in this vehicle has received an update to include an advanced kind of Cruise Control system. Safety features include:

·         Adaptive Cruise Control

·         Lane Keeping Assist

·         Automated Emergency Braking