3 Qualities That Made the 2018 Honda Accord Car of the Year

Apr 16, 2018

The Honda Accord has been around for 10 car generations and has been awarded Car of the Year many times. However, this is the first year the mid-size sedan has won the North American Car of the Year Award. Given that impressive history, it’s no surprise that the 2018 Honda Accord again came out on top this year.

Exterior

In a word, the new 2018 Honda Accord is beautiful. This vehicle went through a complete exterior overhaul in 2017. The 2018 updated design gives it a sleek look and makes the car as a whole appear more aerodynamic. In addition to its new design, the exterior combines high-strength steel and advanced engineering to give passengers a safer ride. LED lighting and a flush-mounted windshield complete the sporty look of this year’s Car of the Year winner.

Interior

The wheelbase has been expanded, and the overall length of the car has been shortened, giving it more room inside than it’s ever had before. Taller drivers will have little problem fitting into the front and back seats of this spacious car. The trunk has also been expanded, giving drivers extra space for storage.

Drivetrain

This year, the Honda Accord tout’s new turbo engines in two different styles. They introduced the first 10-speed automatic transmission and also have provided a six-speed standard engine for a sportier ride.

These drastic changes are what contributed to this year’s Honda Accord winning the prestigious award for North American Car of the Year.