Honda Accord shown in Japan with updated interior we won't get here quite yet

The venerable Honda Accord got a big glow-up in 2023 that gave it more mature styling and an improved interior. Though it’s still fresh, the sedan’s getting a few changes, at least to the international variant, which debuted on the automaker’s media site a few days ago.

While it might not be a direct translation to what we’ll see in the American car for future releases, changes to the Japanese Accord include a reshaped dash, revised climate controls, and a removal of the physical gear shift lever. The previous climate setup included several buttons and a few knobs to quickly change settings, but the new configuration relies on a single dial. Called the “Experience Selection Dial,” the single control can be used to change climate, audio, lighting, and other functions in the car.