Honda has officially launched the refreshed Honda Accord D-segment sedan for the Thai market that now comes with new sporty design and a comprehensive array of new equipment and advanced premium safety features.
Available in three model variants and two choices of engine, the 2016 Honda Accord is now on sale for the Thai market with prices that ranges between 1,385,000 baht to 1,635,000 baht (RM163,565 – RM193,089)
Honda Accord 2.0 E – 1,385,000 baht
Honda Accord 2.0 EL – 1,445,000 baht
Honda Accord 2.4 EL – 1,635,000 baht.
The exterior of the 2016 Honda Accord now comes with a new sporty front grille, new design of LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights, new design of LED fog lights and taillights.
The spacious cabin reflects its luxury with an elegant touch of Wood-Grain and Piano Black trims. There’s a full range of new equipment available in the 2016 Accord to provide convenience and comfort for every journey. With Engine Remote Start, the engine can be started and the air-conditioning can be turned on remotely to control the temperature prior to the journey. The 2016 Accord also comes with Advanced Display Audio (A-DA) with Apple CarPlayTM connectivity or smartphone connectivity via MirrorLink system including WIFI network connection or Hotspot link for browser function offering more convenience and advancement.
The 2016 Honda Accord comes with the same two engine options – a 2.4-liter DOHC i-VTEC engine, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, that provides 174hp at 6,200 rpm and maximum torque of 225Nm at 4,000 rpm which developed under Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology, and a 2.0-liter SOHC i-VTEC engine, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, that provides 155hp at 6,500 rpm and maximum torque of 190Nm at 4,300 rpm. Both engines come with 5-speed automatic transmission, and compatible with E85.
Honda Thailand also announced plans to introduce the 2016 Honda Accord Hybrid that comes with the latest and advanced hybrid technology. It is said to come with the new dimension of advanced safety technology called ‘ Honda Sensing’ to ensure confidence in every journey.
To ensure the highest level of confidence in every journey, the 2016 Honda Accord offers a full array of safety features, including Dual i-SRS, i-Side Airbags, and Side Curtain Airbags, Honda LaneWatch which provides a better view of the vehicle’s left-side blind spot by using a camera located on left mirror, Active Cornering Lights (ACL) which provides enhanced nighttime visibility when the vehicle is turning and Multi-angle Rearview Camera which is adjustable to three perspectives to provide better rearward vision when reversing the vehicle.
The colour choice available for the 2016 Accord includes Modern Steel Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, White Orchid Pearl and Crystal Black Pearl.
Source: Honda TH