Honda Launches Record Facelift In China, Take A Peek At The Change

Honda Accord facelift. (Doc. Carscoops)

JAKARTA - Honda announced the launch of the Record facelift model for the Chinese market recently. This eleventh generation model has a number of small improvements but looks different from before.

The updated model is now available, with some small but real improvements that provide a slightly more aggressive look. But in essence, this sedan is still the same that is sold in the global market.

Launching from Carscoops, Monday, February 24, Accord for the Chinese market received an update on the front with a bolder look. The lighting unit has been changed but the pattern remains the same as before.

The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) light now extends further towards the edge of the grip with the orange reflector removed. The grip is made up of 19 silver horizontal blades with more specific and very precise patterns.

The front bumper has a sporty look with a more complex angle. Meanwhile, the back does not change with the same lighting bar.

The interior of this sedan is still the same as before with the presence of a small circular screen placed under air ventilation. Then, the infotainment screen has a size of up to 15 inches and an instrument cluster that focuses on the driver.

Talking about the engine, the Chinese market version of Accord is available in two variants of the engine, namely 1.5 liters of turbocharged which produces 189 hp and 260 Nm torque and 2.0 liters of Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) with power reaching 181 hp and 335 Nm torque. Then, this type can provide pure power as far as 106 km in one full disbursement.

Unfortunately, the manufacturer has not yet mentioned the price of this luxury sedan. But it would be very interesting if the facelift version of Accord would arrive in several other big markets.