I’ve never owned a Honda, but like most people I have a lot of respect for their cars. Simply put, they are well-made and can be practically driven into the ground before they finally die out. And perhaps the biggest flagship of the Honda line up is the Accord. This mid-sized sedan has been driven the world over!
The first accord launched in 1976, and to be blunt, even by the dated standards of the time, this car looks out of date. Still the car won “World Car of the Year” and was the answer to many people’s problems in the aftermath
of the Oil Crisis.
The second generation Accord was launched in 1982 and quickly became the best selling Japanese car in the United States. Still, despite being renowned for quality, it was replaced only a few short years later when the 3rd gen launched in 1986. This generation car combined the previous generation’s emphasis on quality with a new and fresh look.
The fourth generation, launched in 1990, was strikingly similar to the previous generation. Still, the tweaks and modifications allowed the car to race to the top of the sales charts.
Over the car’s entire history, each generation would be refined more and more. Luxury and an emphasis on prestige soon became a driving factor for the Accord’s development. And to the surprise of few, the Honda Accord has now emerged as one of the best selling cars in the world.
The most recent generation, the 9th, is launching this year, and by the looks of it, it aims to compete as much with luxury brands as the mid range segment!
So give this infographic by Proctor Honda a test drive!
