History/Overview
The Honda Accord holds on to its position in Canada’s family car marketplace for another year despite the heavy casualties inflicted on its segment by crossovers and SUVs. This 10th-generation Accord was introduced in 2018 and refreshed last year.
What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year
For 2022, Honda has made no changes to the Accord.
Available Trims
You can buy an Accord in SE, Sport, EX-L, and Touring trim levels. All four start with a 1.5L turbo four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Sport and Touring are available with a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder that comes with a 10-speed automatic.
Standard Features
SE trim comes with heated side mirrors, a front wiper de-icer, auto on/off LED headlights/fog lights/taillights, a 7.0-inch digital gauge display, dual-zone A/C, passive keyless entry, 19-inch alloy wheels, power driver’s seat, heated front seats, eight-speaker audio, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
Accord’s standard safety suite comprises forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, driver attention monitor, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitor, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Sport adds a sunroof, wireless phone charging, heated steering wheel, and 10-speaker audio.
EX-L downsizes to 17-inch wheels, and gets chrome door handles, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, front and rear parking sensors, a power front passenger seat, heated rear seats, and leather upholstery.
Touring gains low-speed braking control, rain-sensing wipers, ambient lighting, head-up display, ventilated front seats, and navigation.
Fuel Economy
Honda estimates the Accord’s fuel consumption at 7.8/6.5 L/100 km (city/highway) with the 1.5L engine and CVT, and 10.4/7.4 L/100 km in 2.0L/10AT models.
Competition
The Honda Accord competes with the Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Sonata, and Kia K5.
