2023 Honda Accord First Look in Chantilly, VA

2023 Honda Accord Exterior

The 2023 Honda Accord Sport Hybrid is shown left in Canyon River Blue Metallic, and the 2023 Honda Accord Touring Hybrid is displayed on the right in Radiant Red Metallic.

As of December 2022, the 2023 Honda Accord has yet to be released, but drivers won’t have to wait as long. This sedan is slated to hit dealerships across the country in January 2023; however, we at Honda of Chantilly acquired some information about this ride's key features. Continue exploring this preview to find out more.

What’s Under the Hood?

As media outlets debated whether the 2023 Accord would receive a turbocharged upgrade, Honda made plans to engineer a hybrid alternative into this set of wheels. According to a November 2022 press release, a standard 4th-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain would be under the hood, a factor that ensures fuel efficiency. Additionally, the hybrid system has 204 total net horsepower and 247 lb.-ft. of torque. This system would be installed in the Hybrid Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring. Meanwhile, the LX and EX versions would see the return of the 1.5L turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder engine, which kicks out 192 horsepower and 192 lb.-ft. of torque. Therefore, you’ll be able to power through on Majestic Lane.

Technology

Features in the 2022 Honda Accord are coming back for the 2023 model. The less expensive iterations have standard 7-inch touch displays. Higher trim levels will have standard 12.3-inch HD touchscreens. Apple and Android compatibility is also returning, which means you’ll have an opportunity to link your phone to the Honda Accord’s operating system as you commute on Sully Road. Like the editions before the 2023 model, these perks will be standard. Plus, some of the available safety components are becoming standard on this vehicle. Keep your eyes open for optional packages. Honda could redesign the Accord during 2023, allowing you to add genuine units to the sedan. Our Parts Department is always on the lookout for innovative trinkets for Honda vehicles, so be sure to ask us about upcoming components.

How Has the Exterior Changed?

The 2023 Honda Accord is a midsize sedan, and the creators of this vehicle made it so with a longer and sleeker design. If you’ve been following the Honda Accord transformation, you’ve probably noticed how the ride got bolder. While it retains a toned body style, the 2023 Accord is going back to a slender form. The standard 17-inch wheels and all-season tires will be equipped on this car, but you’ll have a chance to try the 19-inch counterparts for the hybrid editions. You can also bet that there will be LED bulbs in the headlamps and brake lights, so breaking through a pitch-black night on Centreville Road won’t be a problem for this Honda Accord. Our professional staff at Honda of Chantilly is eager to bring you this set of wheels, and you can follow its release by contacting us through our website. That way, you’ll get the latest news as it develops.