Can the 2016 Accord Boost Honda's Slumping Sales? - Motley Fool
is set to launch a refreshed version of its popular Accord sedan for 2016. The U. S. version of the company's midsize sedan gets a substantial makeover for 2016, with new grille and taillight designs, suspension updates, a fresher interior, and a... It's just in time, because sales of Honda's flagship have been slumping. Through July, U. S. sales of the Accord have fallen almost 14% in 2015. That's not all Honda's fault, though. Sales of midsize sedans, in general, have slumped as gas prices have fallen, and more buyers have chosen crossover SUVs over traditional four-door sedans. The company has managed a 2. 7% year-over-year increase through July, capturing some of the movement to SUVs with its popular CR-V, and the new smaller HR-V crossovers. A new face, new technology, and a long list of little upgrades. Aside from the new grille, which follows other recent Honda designs, the most noticeable change to the Accord for 2016 is the addition of a much-improved seven-inch touchscreen to the center of the dash. Top-level Accords will come with both Apple's CarPlay and Google's Android Auto included in the new system, which includes upgraded. Source: www.fool.com
