Honda Accord long running nameplate reaches 11th generation

THE HONDA ACCORD IS THE SECOND-longest-running automotive nameplate in Honda’s history and has become a household name in Australia for almost five decades. First launched in Australia in 1977 the Honda Accord nameplate has won numerous Australian awards, including Wheels Car of The Year, which was the first for a Japanese manufacturer.

The all-new Honda Accord comes with a sophisticated and sporty design, and a fuel-efficient yet exhilarating driving experience.

The all-new 11th-generation Accord is longer and sleeker with premium proportions and a broad stance, further advancing the Honda design direction with a low horizontal beltline and a long, powerful front end. Accord also boasts more confident and refined dynamics.

Inside, a new sporty and modern interior offers fine craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and advanced features.

We thought we’d remind you what the 1977 Accord looked like

“The Honda Accord has a rich history in the Australian market as a sophisticated, luxurious flagship model which has been a customer favourite since its arrival in 1977”, said Honda Australia Director Ms. Carolyn McMahon. “This new model offers the premium feel that Accord is renowned for, coupled with additional technological advancements, including the arrival of Google built-in and the next generation of Honda Connect.”

All-new Accord features Honda’s first integration of Google built-in, which includes Google Assistant, Google Maps and the latest apps and services on Google Play. Seamless integration of navigation and live traffic updates are all offered with Google built-in.

The brand-new generation of Honda Connect, features a new user-friendly, refreshed Connected App interface, improved response time and a number of new features.

It also comes with new and advanced active and passive safety technology including Honda SENSING, safety and driver-assistive technology made possible by an improved front camera and radar system. An updated version of Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure is designed to better protect occupants and pedestrians in the event of an accident.