Explore the all-new 2020 Honda Accord Sedan
We're getting close to the point where the
tenth-generation Honda Accord is going to be due for a mid-cycle refresh, but
that's not going to happen until the 2021 model year. The 2020
Honda Accord is the third model year of this incredibly enduring and
popular car, so let's remind ourselves of just why the Accord sedan is as good
and as popular as it still is.
Exterior
styling
Some manufacturers appear to have taken
their eyes off the ball when it comes to midsize sedans, but the current Honda
Accord shows just how stylish, attractive and desirable an affordable midsize
sedan can be. The 2020 Honda Accord has a strong look of models from the
company's luxury brand, but it manages it without also adopting luxury car
pricing. There are plenty of angles and creases that make it look very modern,
and there's a sloping roofline that means there's no longer a need for a
dedicated coupe variant.
Trim
levels
Buyers have five trim levels to choose from
in the 2020 Accord range. The entry-level model is the Accord LX, and the
lineup then goes upwards through Sport, EX, EX-L, and range-topping Touring
trim levels. Entry-level LX models have a starting MSRP of $23,870*, which when
you see how much standard equipment comes standard, really does represent
outstanding value for money.
Powertrains
As you may know by now, as well there’s no
longer being a coupe version of the Accord there's also no longer a V-6 option.
It's not a problem though as there's plenty of power and performance available
from the engine options available for the 2020 Accord.
The standard powerplant is an impressive
1.5-liter turbo-four that develops 192 horsepower and 192 lb.-ft. of torque,
which sends its power to the front wheels through a CVT transmission. If you're
one of the few who would prefer an alternative transmission, a six-speed manual
is still available as a no-cost option for the Sport trim.
If you want more power there's a superb
2.0-liter turbo-four option available, and this one is borrowed from the awesome
Civic Type R and puts out a substantial 252 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of
torque. This one can be mated to either that six-speed manual or an excellent
10-speed automatic transmission.
Of course, there's now also a hybrid
option, which is a clever two-mode system that really does warrant an article
all of its own.
Features
and equipment
To illustrate just what good value the
Accord represents, base LX models come standard with 17-inch alloys, Bluetooth
connectivity, dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless ignition, a 7.0-inch
infotainment display, a USB charging port for mobile devices, and a suite of
active safety features that help make the Accord one of the safest vehicles in
its class. Perhaps the only shortfall is a lack of Apple CarPlay® and Android
Auto™ compatibility, but that's easily rectified because every other model in
the 2020 Honda Accord lineup comes standard with Apple CarPlay® and Android
Auto™ compatibility.
For more details, to schedule a test drive,
or to check out the latest new Honda vehicle specials, get in touch with us
today at Mel Rapton Honda, the
number one choice Honda dealership in Sacramento, CA.
*MSRP excluding tax, license, registration,
$930.00 destination charge and options. Dealers set own prices.
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