2013 Honda Accord: What's New, Specs & Features

Last updated August 4, 2026

The biggest change for the 2013 Honda Accord is a full ninth-generation redesign. It brings new engines and transmissions, a stronger standard-feature list, added safety technology, and new Sport and Touring sedan trims.

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About the 2013 Honda Accord

9th generation, first year (2013-2017).

Honda positioned the 2013 Accord as a “better, not bigger” midsize car: roomy and easy to live with, but more efficient, quieter, and more upscale than before. Its core job is everyday family transportation with strong fuel economy, good visibility, useful standard tech, and a more polished driving feel. What separates it from many rivals of the time is the broad range of personalities in one model family—sedan or coupe, manual or CVT, four-cylinder or V6—without losing the Accord’s practical, mainstream character.

The 2013 Accord ranges from the practical LX sedan and sporty-looking LX-S coupe to the sharper Sport sedan and comfort-focused EX-L. The Sport stands out with a 189-hp four-cylinder, 18-inch wheels, and a spoiler, while the Touring tops the gas sedan range with a 278-hp V6, navigation, LED headlights, and adaptive cruise control.

What changed, by category

Powertrain

Honda introduced a direct-injection 2.4-liter four-cylinder and updated the 3.5-liter V6. Four-cylinder models gained the Accord’s first continuously variable automatic transmission, while V6 models moved to a six-speed automatic.

Styling

The Accord entered its ninth generation with a full sedan-and-coupe redesign. The new Sport sedan added 18-inch wheels, a rear spoiler, fog lights, and dual exhaust finishers.

Safety

A rearview camera became widely standard across the gas lineup. EX-L models added forward-collision and lane-departure warnings plus a passenger-side blind-spot camera, while the new Touring included adaptive cruise control.

Tech

Bluetooth, USB audio, an 8-inch center display, and dual-zone automatic climate control became widely standard. EX-L added touchscreen audio and HondaLink, navigation changed from standard to optional on EX-L, and Touring included navigation.

Structural

Honda reworked the body structure with more high-strength steel, placing greater emphasis on crash performance, efficiency, and lower cabin noise.

2013 Honda Accord specs and features by trim

Feature	2013 Honda AccordEX6 in stock	2013 Honda AccordLX2 in stock	2013 Honda AccordEX-L11 in stock	2013 Honda AccordLX-S0 in stock	2013 Honda AccordSport1 in stock	2013 Honda AccordTouring0 in stock
Engine	4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.4 Liter / V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter / V6, PZEV, 3.5 Liter	4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.4 Liter / 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.4 Liter	V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter / V6, PZEV, 3.5 Liter
Transmission	Automatic, CVT	Automatic, CVT	Automatic, CVT / Automatic, 6-Spd	Automatic, CVT	Automatic, CVT	Automatic, 6-Spd
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
MPG City	27 mpg	27 mpg	21–26 mpg	27 mpg	27 mpg	21 mpg
MPG Highway	36 mpg	36 mpg	32–35 mpg	36 mpg	36 mpg	32 mpg
Horsepower	185 hp	189 hp	185–278 hp	185 hp	189 hp	278 hp
Torque	181 lb-ft	182 lb-ft	181–252 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	182 lb-ft	252 lb-ft
Max Towing	1000 lb	1000 lb	1000 lb	1000 lb	1000 lb	1000 lb
Trunk/Cargo	13.4–15.8 cu-ft	15.8 cu-ft	13.4–15.5 cu-ft	13.7 cu-ft	15.8 cu-ft	15.5 cu-ft
Rear Legroom	33.7–38.5 in	38.5 in	33.7–38.5 in	33.7 in	38.5 in	38.5 in
Seats	5	5	5	5	5	5
Doors	2–4	4	2–4	2	4	4
Safety & Security
Adaptive Cruise Control
Alarm System
Blindspot Sensors
Lane Departure Warning
Rear View Camera
Exterior Features
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
Heated Mirrors
Power Moonroof
Rear Spoiler
Entertainment & Electronics
Bluetooth
Navigation System
Premium Audio
Smartphone Interface
Subwoofer
USB Ports
Comfort & Convenience
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
Dual Power Front Seats
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Integrated Garage Door Opener
Leather Seats
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Memory Driver's Seat
Power Driver Seat
Proximity Keyless Entry
Remote Start

How the 2014 Honda Accord compares

The main change for 2014 is the return of the regular Accord Hybrid, which brings a high-mpg option to the core lineup. Otherwise, this is a light-update year for the recently redesigned Accord.

See the full 2014 changes

Frequently asked questions

Was the 2013 Honda Accord fully redesigned?

Yes. The 2013 Accord is the first model year of the ninth generation, with a redesigned body structure, new powertrains, more standard equipment, and added safety technology.

What changed under the hood for the 2013 Honda Accord?

The 2013 Accord received a new direct-injection 2.4-liter four-cylinder and an updated 3.5-liter V6. Four-cylinder cars gained the Accord’s first continuously variable automatic transmission, and V6 cars switched to a six-speed automatic.

Which Honda Accord trims were new for 2013?

Sport and Touring were new sedan trims for 2013. Sport emphasized a sharper look and a 189-hp four-cylinder, while Touring paired the 278-hp V6 with navigation, LED headlights, and adaptive cruise control.

Did the 2013 Honda Accord add new safety features?

Yes. A rearview camera became widely standard, and EX-L models added forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, and a passenger-side blind-spot camera. The Touring sedan also included adaptive cruise control.

Was the Accord coupe also redesigned for 2013?

Yes. The 2013 Accord coupe entered the ninth generation with the new four-cylinder engine, a continuously variable automatic transmission on four-cylinder versions, and standard features such as a rearview camera, Bluetooth, USB audio, and dual-zone climate control.