You may find it hard to believe, but the
tenth-generation Honda Accord had its Japanese premiere in late October 2019 at
the Tokyo Motor Show – more than two years after its world debut in U.S.
specification. This explains why Honda Access is only now launching the first
genuine accessories for the midsize sedan. Going on sale on February 21 to
coincide with the domestic market rollout of the tenth-gen Accord, the range of
aftermarket parts is quite diverse.
The exterior of the JDM Accord can be
individualized courtesy of a revised front grille with less chrome, sportier
bumpers, sharper side skirts with Modulo badging, as well as a trunk lid
spoiler. Also available are custom 18- and 19-inch aluminum wheels and darkened
front Honda logo.
Honda Access offers LED welcoming lights
when the doors are closed and puddle lights with Accord logo projected on the
ground when the front doors are open. For the interior, the catalog includes
door bin lighting as well as front and rear tread plates – which come with or
without Accord lettering (illuminated at the front).
There’s also a smartphone-linked drive
recorder (DRH-204WD) which can simultaneously record what happens at the front
and rear of the vehicle thanks to the addition of a rear camera. On a more
practical note, Honda Accord owners can choose between trunk carpet mats (with
deodorant and antibacterial treatment, mind you) or trunk trays that can be
removed and washed.
The Honda Accord comes exclusively as a
two-motor hybrid in Japan, badged e:HEV. The powertrain combines a 145 PS 2.0-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder gasoline engine, a 184 PS propulsion electric motor, a starter generator motor, an eCVT and a
battery pack. Honda does not list the combined output but says the electric
motor delivers 315 Nm of peak torque.
The Honda Accord e:HEV starts from
4,650,000 yen (US$ 41,530) in Japan.