OC AUTO SHOW: 001 Encounters The 2013 Honda Accord For The FIRST Time In The FLESH

While we may not be the biggest fans of Honda's products, as we've seen them take a nosedive in terms of improving each product generation and continue to harp on the conservative side of design, we have to admit one thing: It still has a strong, loyal followers of the marque.

That's a great thing for any company and you better believe that's not something built or acquired overnight. That's a testament to hard work and a solid product. Kudos, Honda.

Now the 2013 Honda Accord has seen some updating but it's not anything that should blow your doors off. It looks like a mildly refreshed 2012 even though Honda is claiming this is an "all-new" product.

The good news is that it does benefit from a much nicer interior and subtle exterior updates. Can YOU spot them?

We know the Accord will sell in droves though we are curious about one thing: If Honda was a bit more aggressive and went above and beyond the status quo update, how much more market share could the Japanese brand earn?

Imagine if they had a sexier version of the Accord -- THINK: Passat CC -- that was seductive instead of milquetoast?


2012 OC Auto Show Photo Gallery

cidflekken - 10/6/2012 11:01:17 PM

+2 Boost

Already ran into 3 of these..in the flesh..on the road.

Agent00R - 10/7/2012 3:16:49 AM

-2 Boost

Then send the pictures in!

001 hasn't shot the car previously, so, for us it's an important car to see through 001's lens.

gkearns56 - 10/7/2012 9:14:02 AM

-5 Boost

UGLY center stack area. I've owned 4 Honday Accords, with my last one being 2002. Let's quit with the heavy plastic and too many button center stack. KIS please; just utly since the stack looks crooked on the right side top.

Agent00R - 10/7/2012 10:52:53 AM

-1 Boost

What did you LOVE about your 2002?

What does Honda have to do to earn your love back?

kussimek - 10/7/2012 10:40:14 AM

+6 Boost

I have a better one, why don't you just go down to your local Honda dealership and drive one!