The model year 2013 Accord was released on 5 September 2012, with the sedan hitting dealers' lots on 19 September 2012 in the United States and the coupe following on 15 October 2012. Corresponding release dates in Canada for the sedan and coupe models are 24 September 2012 and 1 November 2012, respectively. In February 2013, the Accord was scheduled to enter the Russian market. In June 2013, the Accord hybrid and plug-in hybrid were introduced to the Japanese market, with the discontinuation of the
Honda Inspire, serving as Honda's large sedan and one level below the
Honda Legend. All Accords come with standard an 8-inch 480x320 pixel WQVGA
resolution LCD screen, single angle
backup camera, Honda's i-MID system which includes
Bluetooth hands free calling with SMS texting and streaming audio,
USB connector, dual zone automatic climate control and alloy wheels. The available navigation system adds a 6-inch
touchscreen and the 8-inch screen uses a higher 800x480 pixel resolution WVGA display. A tri-angle (normal, wide and top view) backup camera and wide angle passenger
blind spot side view camera are also available. New safety features include an optional
forward collision warning system,
lane departure warning system and
blind spot monitor. EX and higher trims offer
Smart Key,
LED daytime running lamps, headlamps, and tail lamps; and an
adaptive cruise control system. In Australia, the ninth generation Accord went on sale in June 2013. It is available with either a 2.4 L four-cylinder or 3.5 L V6 engine. Unlike the North American market Accord, a CVT transmission is not offered. Instead, the four-cylinder uses a five-speed automatic, while the V6 receives a new six-speed automatic. In China, the ninth 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 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 grille and bumper, incorporating more chrome and smaller, circular front fog lights. The rear features a different bumper with trapezoidal, rather than circular, exhausts. In Indonesia, the ninth generation Accord was launched on 25 April 2013 and comes available in two trims; the 2.4 VTi and 2.4 VTi-L. All variants are mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The facelifted Accord was launched on 7 April 2016 at the
24th Indonesia International Motor Show and is only available in 2.4 VTi-L. 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. In November 2017, the 2.4 VTi-L variant gained Honda's Sensing safety features. 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 3.5L 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 display panel, ECO assist button and LED Head/Tail lamps. The Philippine-spec model is imported from Thailand. In the United States the ninth generation Honda Accord comes in LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, & Touring trims. The LX, EX, & EX-L comes equipped with a 2.4L Inline 4 with 185hp and 181 ft lbs of torque mated to Hondas first use of a CVT in the Accord, while the Accord Sport gets a small power boost to 189hp and 182 ft lbs of torque also with the new CVT. The other engine option is a 3.5L V6 which is standard on the TOURING and optional on the EX-L. The V6 makes 278hp and 252 ft lbs of torque with a new 6 Speed Automatic.
Accord Hybrid The Accord Hybrid was introduced in June 2013 for the Japanese market. In the United States, it was introduced in October 2013 for the 2014 model year. It featured a 2.0 L I4 Atkinson cycle engine paired with a hybrid system that serves the function of a traditional transmission, called the Electric Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT) by Honda. The hybrid system was a dual motor system combined with a 1.3
kWh lithium-ion battery pack. A main benefit of the Accord over the standard gasoline model was its high fuel economy, reaching 50 MPG city, 45 MPG highway, and 47 MPG combined. The Accord Hybrid produced 196 total horsepower and had a 0-60 time tested by
Car and Driver as 7.2 seconds. In order to save weight, the Accord Hybrid had an all-
aluminum front
subframe and rear bumper beam to replace the steel-and-aluminum subframe used on the standard Accord sedan. In terms of exterior looks, the Accord Hybrid was distinguished from the Accord sedan with blue-accented headlights, grille trim, and taillights. They also featured 17-inch
alloy wheels that were exclusive to the Hybrid (non-plug-in) models. Hybrid badges were placed on the front fenders and the rear trunk lid. As a result of the placement of the hybrid battery in the trunk, the trunk storage area was reduced by approximately three
cubic feet, going from 15.8 cubic feet on the gasoline sedan to 12.7 cubic feet on the Hybrid. Honda did not produce a 2016 model year Accord Hybrid, as they were in the process of moving production from Ohio to Japan. The hybrid model did return in 2017, though. File:Honda Accord Hybrid CR6.JPG|Accord Hybrid (Japan; pre-facelift) File:Honda Accord Hybrid CR6 Rear.JPG|Accord Hybrid (Japan; pre-facelift) File:HONDA ACCORD HYBRID (CR1-CR3, CR6-CR7, CT1-CT2) China (4).jpg|GAC-Honda Accord Hybrid (facelift)
Accord Plug-in Hybrid The production version of the 2014 Accord
Plug-in hybrid was first shown at the
2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. The Accord PHEV pricing starts at 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. , the Accord PHEV ranks as the third best selling plug-in hybrid in the Japanese market. A total of 1,039 units have been sold in the United States through 2015. Honda unveiled the platform for a mid-size
plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. 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
regenerative braking to charge the battery. In
all-electric mode, the vehicle uses a 7
kWh lithium-ion battery and a 120 kW
electric motor. The
all-electric mode achieves a range of approximately in city driving and a top speed of . 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 North American International Auto Show 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. Production of the Accord Plug-in Hybrid began on 21 December 2012, the same day California Air Resources Board approved the car to be sold in the state. In September 2012, Honda announced that the Accord Plug-in Hybrid sedan will be built in
Sayama, Japan that would be available in a single trim level based on the standard features of the Accord Touring. The Accord Plug-in Hybrid was scheduled for release in early 2013, and would serve as the basis for the conventional hybrid version of the Accord Sedan that would go on sale by mid-2013. It features a 6.7
kWh lithium-ion battery 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 at 6200 rpm, and together the total system output is , which surpasses that of the
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (134 hp),
Chevrolet Volt (149 hp) and
Ford Fusion Energi (195 hp) plug-in hybrid. Honda expected the 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid to deliver an
all-electric range of up to and a total driving range of more than based on the U.S. EPA tests as determined by Honda. The carmaker also expected the
fuel economy for the Accord Plug-in Hybrid to exceed 100
miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent (MPG-e) (2.4 L/100 km; 120 mpg-imp equivalent), and also expects it to receive an Enhanced
AT-PZEV rating from the
California Air Resources Board (CARB). EPA ratings for operation in
hybrid mode are in combined city/highway cycle, in city, and in highway driving. The 2014 Accord PHEV emits only 20 milligrams of combined smog-forming emissions per mile and becomes the first car in the U.S. to meet the new LEV3/SULEV20 emissions standards, and will get single-occupant carpool access in California.
2016 facelift and 2017 Hybrid The ninth generation Accord received a facelift for the 2016 model year. Changes to outer appearance include new front fascia, grille, head lights, rear lights, and new alloy wheel designs on all of the trims. The 2016 Accord was the first mass-market car to be equipped with Apple
CarPlay and the second car to also be compatible with
Android Auto. The Hybrid Accord returned for the 2017 model year with revised running gear that has combined output of '''''', up from of the 2014 & 2015 model years version. The Plug-in Hybrid Accord did not make a return, instead was replaced by the 2018
Honda Clarity PHEV. File:2016 Honda Accord EX-L, front right, 09-16-2022.jpg|Accord EX-L (US; facelift) File:2016 Honda Accord EX-L, rear right, 09-16-2022.jpg|Accord EX-L (US; facelift) File:2016 Honda Accord Touring.jpg|Accord Touring (US; facelift) File:HONDA ACCORD (CR1-CR3, CR6-CR7, CT1-CT2) China (58).jpg|GAC-Honda Accord (China; facelift) File:HONDA ACCORD 2.4 (facelift) China (rear).jpg|GAC-Honda Accord (China; facelift) ==Mechanical==