Yahoo Autos 2018 Honda Accord Engine and Transmission
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With a whole family of new powertrains to match its fresh look, Honda cut no corners when engineering this next generation of Accord. We’ve been impressed by every model we’ve driven and were happy to discover that the new turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four with the 10-speed automatic is quicker than the 3.5-liter V-6 it replaces.
The lineup starts with a 192-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four, which comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission but can also be had with a well-calibrated CVT. A 252-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four now sits atop the engine pyramid and can come with either a six-speed manual or a 10-speed automatic that shifts with near seamlessness. Both engines are smooth operators, but the larger one offers a rush of torque that can easily spin the front tires in first gear. A hybrid will be available in early 2018 with an Atkinson-cycle 2.0-liter four-cylinder and two electric motors.
Test Results: Acceleration
We were happy to discover, upon strapping our test equipment to an Accord with the new top-level engine, that no quickness has been sacrificed at the altar of lower displacement. The new 2.0-liter turbo with the 10-speed automatic is actually quicker to 60 mph than the previous V-6 model with the six-speed automatic, getting there in 5.5 seconds—and models equipped with the manual transmission aren’t far behind. Most important, the turbocharged engines don’t suffer from substantial turbo lag, and, particularly with the more powerful engine, acceleration is smooth and sustained. And, of course, seeing a manual transmission in a brand-new family sedan—a slick gearbox at that—never ceases to buoy our hope for the future.
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