2017 Honda Accord vs 2016 Honda Accord – What’s Different?

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When it comes to top-notch safety, advanced technologies, and must-have amenities, the 2016 Honda Accord has been leading its class. Now the 2017 Accord arrives, bringing with it more style and a commitment to the same safety, fuel economy and tech standards as its predecessor. You?ll also find some exclusive crash avoidance features such as Honda LaneWatch.

Performance Options

Whether you prefer the 2016 or the 2017 edition, Honda lets you decide your own priorities for daily travel. The base edition is a 185-horsepower four-cylinder engine. With the continuously variable transmission, the 2017 Honda Accord earns 27 mpg city and 36 mpg highway*. If you want a little more push, the 2017 Accord Sport has a specially-tuned engine that boosts torque and horsepower. Yet it still earns up to 34 mpg highway*. If you love your time behind the wheel, you will want to consider the V6 engine option. It kicks out 278 horsepower and 252 lb.-ft. of torque. You?ll be happy to know that this smart powertrain still earns 34 mpg highway*. Performance figures are very similar between the 2017 and 2016 Honda Accord models.

Appearance Updates

The 2016 Accord got a new look that helped move it to the top of the class. The update gave it a more contemporary look with an all-new grille, lights, front and rear fascia, and wheels. The new look continues inside with high quality materials and more soft surfaces that are a pleasure to touch. Made of a lighter composite, the new wide-open doors add to the airy feel of the cabin. The backseat has higher-backed, reclining seats for your passengers? comfort. Insulation and better engineering have quieted and smoothed the ride. Dual climate control, dash tech, and a tilt-telescopic steering wheel are base standards. Leatherette bolsters add a racy touch to the Sport edition?s cloth-covered power chairs. Push button start, HD radio and an electrostatic touchscreen are EX standards. For fashionistas, the EX-L and Touring editions offer fine leathers and top amenities.

Following the same trim line-up, the 2017 Honda Accord expands its offerings. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come with the larger touchscreen. You won?t find either of these systems on the 2017 Toyota Camry. New this year, the Sport Special Edition is a more luxurious model than the Sport. It has a special sport-tuned suspension, paddle shifters, and a racy red accent stitching on its leather sport-specific upholstery. The power front seats can be heated individually with the push of a button.

Safety Features

The 2017 Honda Accord has many extra safety features to go along with standard features such as ABS brakes. LaneWatch, a Honda exclusive, adds a camera-based blind spot monitor. Located in the right-hand side mirror, the camera sends images to the driver's touch screen. A lane watch adds an assist function while the forward collision warning adds automatic braking.