2013 Honda Accord; More Bulgogi Than Tonkatsu

by Derek Kreindler

Published: August 8th, 2012

2013 honda accord more bulgogi than tonkatsu

I never thought I’d see the day when the Japanese copy the Koreans on styling but here we are. This is the 2013 Honda Accord, and it’s going to have to be really good to go up against the bland (2013 Nissan Altima), the beautiful (2013 Ford Fusion) and the default choice (Toyota Camry). Not to mention the Koreans.

Our own Alex Dykes will be attending the launch event shortly. Until then, this is all we’ve got.

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Bkmurph on Aug 08, 2012

For now, I like what I see. The greenhouse looks like an evolutionary change from the previous model; while not stylistically inventive, it should continue the Accord tradition of low cowl, thin pillars, and easy visibility. The tail end is an improvement, IMHO, despite the "chrome mustache" that Mr Mehta so despises... The taillights, despite resembling those on the Genesis, at least bring us back to the Accord era of taillights stretching from the quarter panel onto the trunk lid. The 2013 lights are far better than the afterthought reflectors of the facelifted prior generation. Refinements to the side panels and front end look all right. The only way I'll get truly excited about the Accord again, however, is if the car looks, feels, and drives *smaller* than the outgoing model. From 1994 onward, each generation of Accord has been larger than its predecessor, going from compact to mid-size to full-size. I've driven Accords from each generation. The 2003-2007 model is the upper limit of what I'm comfortable with; it's a mid-size sedan with ample room for passengers and cargo. The 2008-onward model is simply too big for me. It doesn't turn my crank; I don't enjoy driving it.

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Inside Looking Out on Aug 11, 2012

What a dramatic design! I am shocked by the beauty of this car. Bravo Honda! Have no doubts it will be in C&D 10 best cars and Karl Brauer will call it FWD BMW. It will be Sonata and 2013 Fusion killer.

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