The year was 1978. In an age of disco music, high gas prices, and other cultural events that are now a distant memory, a vehicle came to the United States from Japan. Known as the Honda Accord, the car was the antithesis of everything that domestic brands were manufacturing at the time. Small, lightweight, and remarkably fuel efficient, it gave American consumers what they’ve wanted for a long time, a vehicle that’s cost-effective and could save them some much-needed money between fill-ups.
This aspect of the Honda Accord being a savior for the average consumer has been consistent since the vehicle made its way to American shores. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the newest edition of the Honda Accord and the features that we absolutely love about it. If you’re in the market for something new and exciting, a 2024 Honda Accord for sale might be the best choice you make during the upcoming model year.
Practical Performance
While you might not have been around during the energy crisis of the 1970s, some research through any search engine will show you just how dire the situation was. Numerous gas stations had no gasoline to offer consumers, and those who did were inundated with lines that seemed to stretch for miles. While this threat is no longer present, the average consumer still has a desire to own a vehicle that will go farther for less and save them money at the pump. This also happens to be something that the Honda Accord still exemplifies.
The 2024 Honda Accord comes with two available powertrains, one powered by gasoline, and a second with a gas and electric powertrain. No matter which one you decide to purchase, you’ll get conservative fuel consumption that rivals anything from the competition. The standard offering takes the form of a turbocharged 1.5L I-4 engine, which puts out an impressive 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. Drivers can expect a combined 32 MPG (29 city, 37 highway) and accrue savings of $1,250 over a period of five years when compared to the national average of 28 MPG, as calculated by the EPA..
The Accord also comes in a hybrid version, which makes use of a 2.0L four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that propels the vehicle with 204 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque. Not only is it more powerful, but it’s also more fuel-efficient, achieving up to 51 MPG in the city and 44 on the highway, for a combined average of 48. With the chance to save $4,250 on fuel costs over a period of five years, it’s a testament to Honda’s ability to produce vehicles that are cost-effective, powerful, and capable of impressive fuel economy.
Style Equal to Substance
While two items we look at thoroughly in a car are safety and performance, we live in a society that places a strong emphasis on style and aesthetics as well. The 2024 Honda Accord manages to do what so many people have a fondness for, achieving the ideal balance between style and substance. Aerodynamic and curvaceous, the Accord is a stylish vehicle that enables any driver to make a memorable first impression wherever they go. Its curved rear and narrow headlights are the features that we first noticed, and getting behind the wheel only sweetens the deal.
There are several adjectives that can be used to describe the interior of the 2024 Honda Accord and words like “mundane” or “boring” are completely absent from the conversation. The first item that we noticed was the infotainment screen perched atop the dashboard. The standard screen is seven inches wide, but an optional upgrade will stretch this to 12.3 inches. Compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto meant that we couldn’t wait to take our favorite apps on the test drive with us. We couldn’t also help but be impressed with the ten-inch screen that takes the place of traditional gauges to give the Accord a truly futuristic feel. Upper trims not only have wireless smartphone charging but also a high-end stereo system from the experts at Bose Audio that provides 12 speakers for your auditory enjoyment.
Aside from boasting an array of technological advances, the interior of the Accord places a strong emphasis on comfort. Honda has redesigned the front seating, making any drive more comfortable than it’s ever been before. When it comes to cargo, the trunk provides a generous 16.7 cubic feet of space, much more than the industry average of 15. Upper trim levels upgrade the Accord to a leather interior, increasing its sophistication on the same level as any European luxury sedan.
Standard Safety Features That Are Usually Options
In an age where so many cars are quite similar to one another, the question comes down to which manufacturers are willing to make features more accessible by providing them as standard on every trim. Safety shouldn’t come obscured with a price tag, and the Accord is certainly no exception.
Every 2024 Honda Accord comes with the complete Honda Sensing Suite as standard equipment. Features like automated emergency braking and pedestrian detection are pretty standard these days, but driving assistance features are typically reserved for the highest trim levels. This is not the case in the Accord, which includes all of them in every model. This means that even the most basic, no-frills Accord has a Lane Keeping Assist System with Traffic Jam Assist, which helps you remain centered in your lane as you drive down the road. If you do stray outside your lane without signaling, the Road Departure Mitigation System will take corrective action to return you to your lane, or even prevent you from going off the road. Most cars reserve Adaptive Cruise Control for higher trim levels or a standalone option, but you’ll get this in the Accord as well, enabling you to automatically match the speed of traffic ahead of you. It will even bring you to a complete stop if necessary, something not all Adaptive Cruise Control systems do. Finally, the Honda Sensing Suite includes Traffic Sign Recognition, which will display speed limits and other information on the screen in case you missed the sign. Have you ever been driving along for a while, then thought to yourself, “What’s the speed limit here?” The Honda Sensing Suite has you covered, no matter how simple or fancy you make your Accord.
The fact that Honda has made more features standard than its competitors is more than enough reason to be excited about the 2024 edition of the Accord. Once again, Honda checks all of the boxes to deliver a vehicle that surpasses all expectations.
Expect More in 2024
Just when you think Honda has ascended to the pinnacle of practicality and perfection, they unleash a vehicle like the 2024 Accord. With the capacity to bring better fuel economy for the masses, include the comforts and amenities that so many wish for, as well as more standard safety features than their competitors, it’s no wonder why the Accord remains one of the most widely-praised vehicles on the marketplace. From its humble beginning as a saving grace during the energy crisis to the designs of today, we can’t restrain ourselves from praising the Honda Accord as the vehicle that’s set to dominate the upcoming model year.
