Monday, September 10, 2012

2013 Honda Accord Adds Thousands of Dollars in New Standard Features

Pricing for all-new Accord remains consistent with outgoing model
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2012 – The dynamic all-new 2013 Honda Accord
Sedan
will debut at U.S. dealers nationwide on September 19, with a manufacturer’s
suggested retail price (MSRP) ranging from $21,680 for the well-equipped Accord LX to
$33,430 for the luxurious Accord Touring model, plus a destination and handling
charge1 of $790 per vehicle. The Accord Coupe will go on sale October 15 with a
manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $23,350 for the sporty LX-S
model plus a destination and handling charge1.
The all-new Accord adds thousands of dollars worth of standard features and
technologies with average pricing across the sedan lineup increasing by less than $300.
The price of the most popular Accord LX (4-cylinder) trim is up by only $200.
The 2013 Honda Accord has been fully redesigned from the ground up to deliver
new levels of refinement, sophistication, fuel efficiency and fun-to-drive performance in
the midsize segment. Every new Accord is equipped with alloy wheels, and standard
features now also include a rearview camera, an Expanded View Driver’s Mirror,
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®, USB/iPod® integration, Pandora® internet radio
compatibility, SMS text message function, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a
160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system.
“The 2013 Accord excels in all areas with sophisticated design, a luxurious
interior, world-class dynamic performance, class-leading standard features and
legendary Honda quality, all at a tremendous value for the customer,” said John
Mendel, executive vice president of sales, American Honda Motor Co. Inc., “2012 is the
year of the midsize sedan, and the new Accord will once again solidify Honda’s position
at the head of the pack.”
New to the Accord Sedan lineup for 2013 are the Sport and Touring models. The
Accord Sport targets younger buyers with the addition of 18-inch alloy wheels, fog
lights,10-way power driver’s seats, a decklid spoiler, dual chrome exhaust finishers,
paddle shifters (on CVT models), a stiffer tower strut bar and exclusive suspension and
steering tuning. Positioned between the Accord LX and Accord EX, the Sport model is
equipped with the 2.4-liter direct-injected all-aluminum VTEC® engine paired to either a
6-speed manual or Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Sport model is
value priced with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $23,390 plus a
destination and handling charge1.
The luxurious and technology-packed Accord Touring is equipped with a
powerful V-6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. Equipped with Honda’s first
application of LED headlights and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), the Accord Touring
sedan is priced with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $33,430 plus a
destination and handling charge1.
The 2013 Accord lineup is powered by a wide array of new Earth Dreams™
powertrains, which includes the first U.S. application of Honda’s next-generation 2.4-liter
direct-injected VTEC 4-cylinder engine. The 2013 Accord Sedan and Coupe will also
offer a more powerful and efficient Earth Dreams VTEC V-6. Three transmissions are
available, including the first-ever application of a continuously variable transmission
(CVT) on 2.4-liter 4-cylinder models, a six-speed automatic on V-6 models, and 6-speed
manual transmissions on 2.4-liter 4-cylinder models and the 3.5-liter V-6 Coupe.
The 2013 Accord successfully balances fun-to-drive performance with fuel
efficiency. Accord Sedan 4-cylinder models paired to the CVT earn an impressive
27/36/30 mpg2 city/highway/combined EPA fuel economy ratings (an increase of 3/2/3
mpg compared to the previous model) and the V-6 models achieve class-leading EPA
fuel economy ratings of 21/34/25 city/highway/combined mpg2 (an increase of 1/4/1
compared to the previous model) making it the most fuel-efficient gasoline-powered
vehicle in the V-6 midsize sedan class.
Other new Accord technologies include the first application of the all-new cloudbased
HondaLink™ system featuring Aha™, which lets drivers put away their
smartphones and still stay connected to the people, music and social media they love.
Also debuting on the 2013 Accord is Honda LaneWatch™ blind-spot display, which
uses a camera integrated with the passenger-side mirror and the vehicle’s 8-inch color
display to provide for an enhanced view of the passenger-side roadway. LaneWatch is
standard equipment on EX and above versions of the Sedan, and EX-L versions of the
Coupe.
Celebrating 30 years of Accord production in the United States, the all-new 2013
Honda represents the expanding capabilities of Honda in North America. The Accord is
produced by Honda of America Mfg. Inc. in Marysville, Ohio, using domestic and
globally sourced parts. Its engines are produced at Honda plants in Anna, Ohio and the
transmissions are produced at Russells Point, Ohio, and in Tallapoosa, Georgia. The
Marysville Auto Plant earned a Silver Plant Quality Award from J.D. Power and
Associates in its 2012 Initial Quality Study.
The 2013 Honda Accord is covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile Limited Vehicle
Warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, and a 5-year/unlimitedmile
Corrosion Limited Warranty.
2013 Accord Sedan Pricing:
Model Transmission Pricing EPA ratings
2
city/highway/combined
4-cylinder models
Accord LX 6-speed MT $21,680 24/34/28
CVT $22,480 27/36/30
Accord Sport 6-speed MT $23,390 24/34/28
CVT $24,190 26/35/29
Accord EX 6-speed MT $24,605 24/34/28
CVT $25,405 27/36/30
Accord EX-L CVT $27,995 27/36/30
Accord EX-L with Navi CVT $29,995 27/36/30
V-6 models
Accord EX-L V-6 6-speed AT $30,070 21/34/25
Accord EX-L Navi V-6 6-speed AT $32,070 21/34/25
Accord Touring V-6 6-speed AT $33,430 21/34/25
2013 Accord Coupe Pricing:
Model Transmission Pricing EPA ratings
2
city/highway/combined
4-cylinder models
Accord LX-S 6-speed MT $23,350 24/34/28
CVT $24,200 26/35/29
Accord EX 6-speed MT $25,025 24/34/28
CVT $25,875 26/35/29
Accord EX-L CVT $28,070 26/35/29
Accord EX-L Navi CVT $30,070 26/35/29
V-6 models
Accord EX-L V-6 6-speed MT $30,350 18/28/22
6-speed AT $30,350 21/32/25
Accord EX-L Navi V-6 6-speed MT $32,350 18/28/22
6-speed AT $32,350 21/32/25
Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography
of the 2013 Accord is available at www.hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com.
1
MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $790 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
2
Based on 2013 EPA ratings estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you
drive and maintain your vehicle.
® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd is
under license.
® iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. iPod not included.
® Pandora, the Pandora logo and other Pandora marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. or its
subsidiaries worldwide
Source: American Honda Press Release

No comments:

Post a Comment