Honda Accord affordable with big changes

Graceful handling and spacious interior are among the highlights

Place the old Honda Accord and the present one side by side and see the remarkable difference in the two. This is in one of the marvellous creations that have changed throughout four decays. This is a vehicle for which the love of people has not decreased with time.

And why not, there are many efforts behind keeping its presence in the market and moulding it according to the new standards and needs. The things that have not changed and even enhanced in the previous years is the cabin space and handling. Another very special feature is the fun to drive nature of the engine.

It gives the car the sporty nature which many love. Among the loyal buyers, there are families, who love the car for what it was and what it is now. The exterior has got that elongated famous shape and a sloppy back with a nice straight bonnet. The interior is also an improved affair not.

The shape change has not done any harm to the inside and instead, things have improved. Especially the legroom and quality of materials used make are highlighted here. Engines are frugal and powerful. They give the car a new vision for driving.

In the bad time, if you feel your Honda Accord is not performing well and it is time to replace its engine, a piece of good news is now Honda Accord reconditioned engines are available in the market in lowest rates not only engines but you can have second-hand spare parts as well like fuel pump, Honda Accord air conditioning compressor, cylinder head and catalytic converter. 

Entertaining engines

Whether it is the base engine or the higher end the power is remarkable for a family vehicle. The starting power unit is a 1.5-litre turbo-four engine. There is a 192 hp output and 192 lb-ft torque present. There is continues variable transmission attached to it which works smoothly.

This engine may not be for the keen drivers but it is certainly a nice pick. The earlier V6 has been replaced with a 2.0-litre turbo-4 which has a power of 252hp with 273 lb-ft of torque. Both the figures here are good with especially a 10-speed Honda Accord automatic transmission and not with the manual.

Even the base engine is better with the CVT and not when paired to a manual one. There is also a hybrid version present for the buyers which are a 143 hp engine and 181 hp from the electric motor. So, on the whole, there is going to be a 212 hp.

The steering is light here which means the car will move in the direction as directed. Used Accord engines for sale are kept at a certain level to give the car that previous state which is used to enjoy with the original one.

Features on-board

There is a long list of features present to make the car attractive for the present buyers. The base Accords may not have much but they still offer the basic necessary items. There is cloth upholstery, Bluetooth, dual-zone climate control, remote key-less system, a 7.0-inch touch screen, one lower power USB charge port and then the active safety tools.

These are all present in the higher trims but not the starting trim levels. Most of the people like to buy higher trims other than the lower ones. The list does not end here. More features are added when the level increases. Blind-spot monitors, higher power USB, a moon roof, heated front seats, power-adjustable driver’s seat and the touch screen size increases to 8.0 inch here.

Despite these, there are also options present which may cost much or less according to the service. Honda supply and fitting at the same place give worry-free ride and ownership.

Comfort inside

The car scores are high for its comfort side. The cabin is roomy and there is no problem of legroom whether it is at the front or back. This is a full-size family car and the size describes the whole story. The higher trim levels also get a 12-way adjustable power driver’s seat.

Shoulder space may be a problem when fitting people inside but more than the capacity is. Especially this is for the broader shoulder people. There is a problem of headroom though with the moon roof present. The road and wind noise is well insulated raising the level of peace inside. The seats have a high-quality cloth on it raising the game further.