2015 Honda Accord Technology Reference Guide
A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines if your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane while driving between 40 90 mph. At 10 mph or higher, if the radar sensor in the front grille detects a vehicle in front of 3. To bypass the system prompts, press and release the Talk button again to say a command. Note: It is recommended that you enter your destination before driving or when the vehicle is stopped.
The message is displayed, and the.Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. The system plays the first song by the artist or the specified song and returns to your original screen.
Use the touchscreen to like/dislike songs, and the touchscreen or steering selected. Services include jump starting, flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply).
Honda Accord VTi-L (Malaysia; pre-facelift) All Accords come with standard an 8-inch 480 x 320 pixel WQVGA screen, single angle, Honda's i-MID system which includes hands free calling with SMS texting and streaming audio, dual zone automatic climate control and alloy wheels. The available navigation system adds a 6-inch and the 8-inch screen uses a higher 800 x 480 pixel resolution WVGA display. A tri-angle (normal, wide and top view) backup camera and wide angle passenger side view camera are also available.
New safety features include an optional, and. Highline models (EX, EX-L, and Touring grades) offer, headlamps, and tail lamps; and an system. The 2016 Honda Accord will be the first mass-market car that will be equipped with Apple & the second car to also be compatible with Android Auto. In the Australian market, the 9th generation Accord went on sale in June 2013. It is available with either a 2.4 L 129 kW (173 hp) four-cylinder or 3.5 L 206 kW (276 hp) V6 engine. Unlike the North American market Accord, a CVT transmission is not offered.
Instead, the four-cylinder uses a carryover five-speed automatic, while the V6 receives a new six-speed automatic. In China, the 9th generation Accord went on sale in September 2013, as a 2014 model. It is available with a choice of 2.0L or 2.4L 4-cylinder engines, or a new 3.0L V6 engine exclusive to the Chinese market. The V6 produces 192 kW (257 hp) and 297 Nm torque. Transmission choices include a CVT for both 4-cylinder engines or 6-speed automatic for the V6; a manual transmission is not offered.
The Chinese market Accord features a unique front grill and bumper, incorporating more chrome and smaller, circular front fog lights. The rear features a different bumper with trapezoidal, rather than circular, exhausts. In the Philippines, the ninth generation Accord was launched in 2014 available in two trims the 2.4 S and 3.5 SV. The 2.4 S variant is available only with five-speed automatic transmission while the 3.5 SV is available with six-speed automatic transmission. The 3.5 SV features a 3.5 SOHC V6 engine, dual exhaust, sunroof and different designed wheels.
All models received daytime running lights, reverse camera with dynamic guidelines, active cornering lights, rain sensing wipers, touch screen panel, ECO assist button and LED Head/Tail lamps. The Philippine-spec model being imported from Thailand.
In Malaysia, the ninth generation Accord was launched in September 2013 and comes available in three trims; the 2.0 VTi, 2.0 VTi-L and 2.4 VTi-L. The 2.0 variants use an improved R20Z1 engine while the 2.4 variant uses the all-new Earth Dreams 2.4L engine. All variants are mated to a 5-speed torque converter gear box. The facelifted Accord was launched in September 2015 in the same three trims but with added features and equipment to each trim. It also comes with three new colors; White Orchid Pearl, Obsidian Blue Pearl and Lunar Silver Metallic. Honda announced it will introduce a 10th generation Accord for the 2018 or 2019 model year. As of February 2017 spy shots of the 10th gen Accord can be found on various auto blogs.
Accord Plug-in Hybrid Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Overview Manufacturer Production 2013–2015 2014–2015 Body and chassis 4-door Related 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Powertrain Electronic (E-CVT) 6.7 13 mi (21 km) (EPA) Dimensions 109.3 (2,776 mm) Length 193.3 (4,909 mm) Width 72.8 (1,849 mm) Height 57.7 (1,465 mm) 3,799 lb (1,723 kg) The production version of the 2014 Accord was introduced at the 2012. The Accord PHEV pricing starts at US$39,780 and sales began in the U.S. In January 2013, with availability limited to California and New York. The Accord PHEV was introduced in Japan in June 2013 and it is available only for leasing, primarily to corporations and government agencies. As of December 2013, the Accord PHEV ranks as the third best selling plug-in hybrid in the Japanese market. A total of 1,030 units have been sold in the United States through May 2015.
Honda unveiled the platform for a mid-size at the 2010. The plug-in platform showcased Honda's next-generation two-motor hybrid system, which continuously moves through three different modes to maximize driving efficiency: all-electric, gasoline-electric and an engine direct-drive mode.
The plug-in hybrid also uses to charge the battery. In, the vehicle uses a 6 and a 120 kW. The achieves a range of approximately 10 to 15 mi (16 to 24 km) in city driving and a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). Fully recharging the battery will take 2 to 2.5 hours using a 120-volt outlet and 1 to 1.5 hours using a 240-volt outlet.
Honda announced at the 2012 in Detroit that first US application of both a 2.4-liter direct-injected engine and two-motor plug-in hybrid system to be implemented on the Accord ninth generation, the 2013 Accord Plug-in Hybrid, with sales scheduled for late 2012 or early 2013. Production of the Accord Plug-in Hybrid began on 21 December 2012. Charging port of the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid In September 2012 Honda announced that the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid sedan will be built in, Japan. Honda also explained the plug-in will be available in a single highly equipped trim level based on the standard features of the Accord Touring. The 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid is scheduled for release in early 2013, and it will serve as the basis for the conventional hybrid version of the Accord Sedan that will go on sale by mid-2013. The production version will feature a 6.7 pack to power a 124 kW electric motor mated with the new Earth Dreams i-VTEC 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine producing 137 hp (102 kW) at 6200 rpm, and together the total system output is 196 hp (146 kW), which surpasses that of the (134 hp), (149 hp) and future plug-in hybrid.
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Honda expected the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid to deliver an of up to 15 mi (24 km) and a total driving range of more than 500 mi (800 km) based on the U.S. EPA tests as determined by Honda. The carmaker also expected the for the Accord Plug-in Hybrid to exceed 100 (MPG-e) (2.4 L/100 km; 120 mpg-imp equivalent), and also expects it to receive an Enhanced rating from the (CARB). The official EPA ratings for the plug-in hybrid are 13 mi (21 km) of with a combined rating of 115 (MPG-e), the highest in its class. EPA ratings for operation in are 46 mpg ‑US (5.1 L/100 km; 55 mpg ‑imp) in combined city/highway cycle, 47 mpg ‑US (5.0 L/100 km; 56 mpg ‑imp) in city, and 46 mpg ‑US (5.1 L/100 km; 55 mpg ‑imp) in highway driving. The 2014 Accord PHEV is the first car in the U.S.
To meet the new LEV3/SULEV20 emissions standards, and will get single-occupant carpool access in California. Plug-in and Natural Gas GX Discontinued In June 2015 Honda announced that the Accord Plug-in Hybrid will be discontinued after the 2015, together with the and the natural gas-powered. This decision is due in part to Honda's ability to advance fuel economy through conventional engine technology.
The company plans to launch of a new dedicated plug-in hybrid and models after the introduction of Honda's next generation in 2016. 2016 Refresh and 2017 Hybrid. Mechanical The ninth-generation Accord offers the following powertrains: A new ' 2.4-liter 16-valve DOHC four-cylinder engine rated at 185 hp (138 kW) to 181 lb⋅ft (245 N⋅m) of torque paired with either a six-speed manual or; an updated 3.5-liter 24-valve SOHC V6 mated either to a six-speed or rated at 278 hp (207 kW) and 252 lb⋅ft (342 N⋅m); and a (named i-MMD) that integrates a 2.0 liter gasoline engine with an electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack in North America. The hybrid system acts as an electric while in gasoline-electric hybrid mode, and is rated at 196 hp (146 kW) and 226 lb⋅ft (306 N⋅m).
Both conventional and configurations are offered, both released in the U.S. Market in the second half of 2013. Honda has focused on economy, ride quality, responsiveness, and ride comfort with a completely redesigned front. A simpler design, replaces the class leading and highly refined front suspension, in use since the second generation Accord. The rear suspension retains the independent.
2015 Honda Accord Technology Reference Guide
The costlier design is now available only on the top-tier. The new front suspension helps shave weight and free up room in the engine compartment.
In addition to the safety concerns of Honda's, there is focus on body stiffness and dynamic handling response by improving structural rigidity around the front strut tower and. All but the LX trim feature a. All trims receive upgraded shocks front and rear. The Touring trim now comes with more sophisticated double piston shocks called 'Amplitude Reactive Dampers' that have been recently introduced on several Acura models. The Accord's body now utilizes 55.8% high strength steel, a total of 17.2% are either of 780, 980 or 1,500 types which were not used in the previous generation.
The Accord's previous steel front has been replaced with an aluminum and steel component that weighs 14 lb (6.4 kg) less and is manufactured using (hybrid models use an all-aluminum and hood). Overall the body weight sheds 55 lb (25 kg). In North America, the 2016 Accord now features front brake disc diameters from 11.1 in (LX only), 11.5 in, or 12.3 in (Sport / Touring), depending on model and trim, while the rear discs measure 11.1 inches in diameter. Trim levels. Coupe Two additional trim levels are added in North American markets, Sport and Touring. The Accord Sport Sedan is slotted between the LX and EX models and features a 2.4-liter 16-valve inline-four engine rated at 189hp and 182 lb⋅ft (247 N⋅m) of torque, 18-inch wheels and wider tires, dual exhaust, a decklid spoiler, fog lights, leather-trimmed steering wheel and seats, exclusive carbon-fiber-style dash trim, and steering wheel mounted paddle shifters on models equipped with the continuously variable transmission.
Starting in the model year 2016, the Sport trim featured LED daytime running lights, upgraded LED fog lights, as well as the 19-inch alloy wheels, wider and lower profile (235/40 R19 96V) tires, and bigger front brake rotors found in the Accord Touring Sedan, the lineup's flagship. The Touring trim is available with either four-cylinder or V6 engines in Canada; U.S.
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