Honda Accord (CR5/CR6/CR7). 2012–18 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 2-door coupé. F/F, 1993 cm³ plug-in electric–petrol hybrid, 1993 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid, 1997 cm³ (I4 OHC), 2354 cm³ petrol (I4 DOHC), 2997, 3471 cm³ (V6 OHC). Much stiffer and more refined Accord, though front double-wishbone suspension replaced with MacPherson struts (rear retained multi-link suspension). Lighter than previous Inspire, thanks to use of aluminium in front subframe and a slight reduction in size. More goodies on the inside, including higher-resolution LCD displays of varying resolutions depending on spec, blind-spot monitor, and Bluetooth. More torque from revised 2·4 four; V6 improved for more power. Hybrid model went on sale in Japan from mid-2013 (no other engine options were available), along with plug-in hybrid. Chinese model from 2014, with 2·0 and 2·4 petrol fours and 3·0 V6. Facelifted, with upgrades, in 2016 for Japanese market.

Manufacturing locations: Marysville, Ohio, USA; Sayama, Japan; Guangzhou, China

Marque: Honda | Model: Honda Accord | Predecessors: Honda Inspire (CP3), Honda Accord Coupé (2008–12), Honda Accord (2008–14) | Successor: Honda Accord (2017–)