The 2018 North American Car of the Year™ is the Honda Accord
Posted on January 12, 2018 Every year, the Detroit Free Press sorts through all the cars on the market to determine which is the best in each segment. It comes as no surprise that a Honda model tops the list for 2018. It happens to be the 2018 Honda Accord midsize sedan that gets the nod this year, and it’s easy to see why.
Why the Honda Accord is the 2018 North American Car of the Year™
The 2018 Honda Accord looks great, and it’s obviously the initial appeal that got the Detroit Free Press interested. As an all-new design for 2018, the Honda Accord is sleek and sexy, making owning a midsize car desirable again. But there’s more to it. Incredible Value
For its impressive entry-level price the 2018 Honda Accord has an incredible amount of technology and convenience features included as standard. Every Honda Accord receives Push-Button Start, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Honda Sensing features, a multi-angle rearview camera, LED headlights, alloy wheels, and much, much more are also in every Accord. You’d be hard-pressed to find a car that offers so much for such a great price. Excellent Fuel Efficiency
It’s the first time the Honda Accord has been equipped with a turbocharged engine, and the 2018 Accord has two turbocharged options. Choose from a 192-hp 1.5-liter 4-cylinder* or an available 252-hp 2.0-liter engine*. Whichever one you choose, you can count on phenomenal fuel efficiency. The 2018 Honda Accord is rated up to 38 miles per gallon on the highway, 30mpg city, and up to 33mpg combined*. Interior Space
While it’s packed with great features, the Honda Accord is spacious and comfortable both in the front and rear. There’s room for up to five adults in the 2018 North American Car of the Year™. Heated seats are available for the front seats and even the rear outboard seats. Legroom and headroom are among the best in their class, making the Accord comfortable for short and long trips alike. Discover the 2018 North American Car of the Year™, the Honda Accord, for yourself. You can find it right here at your local Honda dealer in Kansas City, Jay Wolfe Honda. *2018 North American Car of the Year™ awarded in 2018. Horsepower (SAE net) 192 hp @ 5500 rpm, 252 hp @ 6500 rpm. 30 city/38 highway/33 combined mpg rating for 1.5T LX, EX and EX-L models with CVT. 26 city/35 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 1.5T Sport models with 6-speed manual transmission. 29 city/35 highway/31 combined mpg rating for 1.5T Sport and Touring models with CVT. 22 city/32 highway/26 combined mpg rating for 2.0T Sport models with 6-speed manual transmission. 22 city/32 highway/26 combined mpg rating for 2.0T Sport and Touring models with 10-speed automatic transmission. 23 city/34 highway/27 combined mpg rating for 2.0T EX-L models with 10-speed automatic transmission. Based on 2018 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
