India-Bound 2016 Accord at Bangkok Motor Show

Honda made an appearance at the 2016 Bangkok Motor Show with the ASEAN-spec Accord. This car was launched in Thailand in February. The 2.0E variant of the Honda Accord has been priced at THB 1.385 million, which roughly translates into INR 26 lakh, and the top-end variant, 2.4EL is priced at THB 1.635 million, which is roughly INR 31 lakh.

The Accord facelift features a new grille with a thick chrome partition in the middle holding the Honda insignia. On either side of this grille are LED headlamps, sleek horizontal fog lamps and LED DRL to make the car look mean and aggressive. The LED treatment continues at the rear with LED tubes in the tail lamps.

In Thailand, the car comes with one hybrid and two petrol options. The petrol variants are on sale while the hybrid option will be introduced later. The smaller 2.0-litre SOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder engine produces 155hp with 190Nm of torque. The bigger 2.4-litre i-VTEC four-cylinder engine produces 174hp with 225Nm torque. Both these engines are well-powered and have a smooth and linear power delivery.

In India, the Accord will lock horns with the all-new Skoda Superb which has a 1798cc turbocharged petrol and a 1968cc turbocharged diesel engine. These engines produce 177bhp and 174.5bhp respectively. Both of these are more powerful than the Accord’s 2.4-litre variant and this will be a huge advantage for the Czech automobile manufacturer.

Counting some features, the car has engine remote start, wifi hotspot, and a 7.7-inch touchscreen that’s compatible with Apple CarPlay, along with a ‘Honda Sensing’ suite of safety tech. The top-end variant – 2.4EL – is priced at THB 1.635 million, which is roughly Rs. 31 lakh. We are eagerly waiting for this car to be launched in India, since the older generation has been missed by a lot of people.

Watch Showcase Video of Honda Accord at Auto Expo 2016

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