What is it?
The 11th-generation Accord is sold in Australia in a single high-specification e:HEV RS drive-away grade. The 2.0L Atkinson two-motor hybrid produces 152 kW combined and 335 Nm, with 4.3 L/100 km combined and a 573 L boot. No LX, no PHEV, just one fully specified hybrid sedan at a single price.
Single grade on offer in Australia. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
4.3 L/100 km combined claim is real-world close. Single drive-away price removes negotiation. 573 L boot is large for a mid-size sedan. Honda Sensing 360 standard with traffic-jam assist. Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, head-up display, Bose 12-speaker audio all standard.
$64,900 drive-away is rich for a 152 kW front-drive sedan. No AWD option, no PHEV variant for Australia. Mid-size sedan demand has collapsed against SUVs. Camry Ultra Hybrid offers a similar drivetrain for less.
Should you buy the Accord?
Reasons to buy
- 4.3 L/100 km combined claim is real-world close. Single drive-away price removes negotiation. 573 L boot is large for a mid-size sedan. Honda Sensing 360 standard with traffic-jam assist. Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, head-up display, Bose 12-speaker audio all standard.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 573 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- $64,900 drive-away is rich for a 152 kW front-drive sedan. No AWD option, no PHEV variant for Australia. Mid-size sedan demand has collapsed against SUVs. Camry Ultra Hybrid offers a similar drivetrain for less.
- You want a cheaper hybrid sedan (Toyota Camry Ultra Hybrid for thousands less), AWD security (the Accord is FWD only), or an EV at the price (Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Ioniq 6).
- Cross-shop the Camry Ultra Hybrid first, similar drivetrain for thousands less with 90 per cent of the kit. Accord is for the buyer who wants more committed driving feel and the better cabin and is willing to pay for it.
- Top trim climbs to $64,900 drive-away.
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