Cars
Camry vs. Accord: The pinnacle of the B-segment family car market.
Introduction. The ninth-generation Camry is about to be officially launched after the Chinese New Year, marking a long-awaited battle of fate in the B-segment family car market. The new model will compete with the 11th-generation Accord, which has been completely designed and upgraded in terms of exterior, interior, equipment, space, seats, powertrain and driver assistance systems. This article will delve into the features, advantages and disadvantages of these two models, aiming to provide consumers with a comprehensive and accurate reference for car selection.
Comparison of appearances. Exterior design is an important factor in the choice of car consumers. The Camry adopts a small light and large grille design, especially the black grille of the sports version is full of impact. This design gives the Camry a vibrant and youthful look that is eye-catching. In contrast, the eleventh-generation Accord has been criticized for looking old-fashioned and losing the sporty atmosphere of the previous generation while pursuing a longer body.
The exterior design of the Camry continues the sense of proportions of the previous generation model, giving people a sense of familiarity, but it is more sharp in the details. Although the Accord has been adjusted in terms of body size, the overall design appears conservative and lacks the impact of the Camry. In terms of exterior design, the Camry is more trendy, while the Accord is more traditional and steady.
Interior contrast. The interior is the heart of the cockpit and the main place for the driver and passengers to interact with the car. The interior design of the Camry is more refined on the basis of inheriting the previous generation. Although the overall style continues, through the clarity of the hierarchy and the clarity of the structure, the interior of the ninth-generation Camry presents a more advanced feeling. In contrast, the eleventh-generation Accord has a certain minimalist design in terms of interior, but the overall atmosphere is relatively mature and conservative.
The interior design of the Accord focuses on simplicity, which is reflected in the choice of materials and design elements. The central control area retains the physical buttons, and the large knob is designed in the shape of a dial, providing a certain sense of fashion to the whole. The design of the Accord leans towards tradition and focuses on practicality, but in comparison, it is slightly lacking in fashion and luxury. The Camry's fine-tuning of the interior makes it more in line with the aesthetic trends of young consumers.
Configure analytics. The technology configuration of modern cars is directly related to the driving experience and comfort. The Camry excels in terms of configuration, with an advanced 12 for the central control screenThe 3-inch display is equipped with a Snapdragon 8155 chip and has 12GB of RAM. This configuration upgrade results in significant improvements in boot speed and responsiveness. The Camry not only supports a wide range of apps**, but also has 40% performance redundancy, providing ample room for future OTA upgrades.
In comparison, the Accord's hondaconnect40 Zhidao interconnection system is relatively conventional in function, although the overall navigation, voice recognition, life service functions are complete, but the response speed and fluency are slightly average. However, for Honda fans, the eleventh-generation Accord now supports CarPlay, which is positive news for users who love the Apple ecosystem. In terms of configuration, the Camry pays more attention to technology and performance, while the Accord emphasizes more practicality and user-friendliness.
Space & Seats.
The design of space and seats is directly related to the practicality and ride comfort of the vehicle. As the two evergreens in the B-segment family car market, the Camry and Accord are impeccable in terms of space performance. However, in the new generation of models, the two did not bring innovation in terms of space. The overall proportions of the Camry are similar to the previous generation, maintaining a spacious and comfortable cockpit, while the Accord has a longer body, but the wheelbase has not changed, so there is no major improvement in space.
In terms of seat configuration, both models are equipped with front ventilation and heating functions to improve ride comfort. However, it should be noted that the ventilation and heating function of the Accord can only be obtained from the high-spec model, while the Camry needs to choose the option.
Dynamical system. The powertrain has a direct impact on the drivability and fuel economy of a car. The petrol version of the Camry is still powered by the previous generation 20-liter self-aspirated engine mated to a CVT transmission.