Added Standard Feature Value to drive 2018 Honda Accord Sales

In a rather unprecedented move by a mainstream automotive manufacturer, Not only does Honda effectively reinvent Accord, the second best selling 4-door midsize sedan in North America comes to dealerships with unprecedented added standard feature value, and very little MSRP uptick.

Last month Torque News experienced what Honda rightfully refers to as “ the quickest, most fuel efficient, and spacious Accord offered in the brand’s 41 year history." Frankly, that’s the short list. October 18, 2017, marks the day that 2018 Honda Accord debuts at a Honda Dealership near you. Initially, the 1.5 Liter VTEC, direct injected, turbocharged 4 cylinder powered lineup in all trim levels, LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, EX-L with Navi, and Touring, will transition onto the showroom floor, with the more powerful 2.0 L offering following in November, and the next generation Accord Hybrid making its initial appearance in the Spring of 2018.

Honda will transition 2018 Accord to dealerships in cadence with mass production

For model year 2018, Honda anticipates Accord sales to increase, and has expanded manufacturing capacity to facilitate higher demand for the second best selling (non fleet) 4-door sedan in North America. The added standard feature value starts at the far from stripped Accord LX trim level. Powered by a manufactured in Ohio EarthDreams ™ 1.5 liter VTEC, turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, producing a stated 192 horsepower, and 192-lb-ft torque, this is the most powerful base trim Accord ever produced, the most fuel efficient,(30 city/38 highway/33 combined) and, the best standard equipped. 2018 Honda Honda Accord will take on Toyota Camry in style.

2018 Honda Accord LX Beginning MSRP $23,570

For 2018 we discover a base Accord LX with unprecedented standard equipped, convenient, comfort, and advanced safety features, including: LED headlights, dual zone climate control,7 inch customizable driver’s meter, and a fuel suite of Honda SENSING ™ advanced active safety suite including road sign recognition. For those of you that one more power and refinement out of Accord, read on
.2018 Honda Accord Trim Walk

2018 Accord 1.5T trims, rricing and EPA Data

MSRP, with EPA Fuel Economy Ratings.
(city / highway/ combined)

LX
CVT
$23,570
30/38/33

Sport
6MT
$25,780
26/35/30

Sport
CVT
$25,780
29/35/31

EX
CVT
$27,470
30/38/33

EX-L
CVT
$29,970
30/38/33

EX-L Navi
CVT
$30,970
30/38/33

Touring
CVT
$33,800
29/35/31