The love-hate feud between GAC Honda Accord and GAC Toyota Camry has been entangled with each other from the moment they stepped into the domestic B-segment sedan market. Last year, the Accord dominated the Camry with its annual sales of 215,500 units, and won the top spot in the sales list of mid-size cars. As of September this year, the two still have not opened a big gap, Accord 1-9 months cumulative sales of 113,700 vehicles, and Camry cumulative sales of 113,600 vehicles, seemingly evenly matched, but with the Accord in October to complete the mid-term restructuring, can Camry withstand this new round of offensive?
In terms of appearance, the two mid-term redesigned models have not made major adjustments in appearance, and they are still moving, but the Accord is more focused on stability under the background of a large number of flat lines and many blackened kits. The camry's unique curve trend is combined with the sharp squinting headlight group, and the overall is more aggressive. The difference in styling between the two models also makes their audience slightly different.
In terms of body size, the Accord is 4908/1862/1449mm and has a wheelbase of 2830mm, respectively, while the Camry is 4900/1840/1455mm and has a wheelbase of 2825mm, respectively, and the difference in size is not significant.
In the interior, the design of the Accord is biased towards modesty, the layout of the center console is a typical symmetrical design, although it is not stunning, but there is no more obvious deduction, at this point the Accord is still taking a stable route, and the appearance of the main sports style has a certain difference. In contrast, the Camry, the interior design follows the design style of the front face of the model, and more lines outline an irregular unique shape, which also makes people who like it fall in love, and people who don't like it think it is too different.
In terms of vehicle configuration, both have chosen to change to scientific and technological intelligence. Accord has replaced the 10.25-inch suspension central control screen, canceled the mechanical knob control mechanism around the previous screen, and equipped with Honda Sensing Safety Super Sense Intelligent Driver Assistance System, with TJA Traffic Congestion Assist System, LKAS Lane Keeping Assist System and other functions.
The Camry is also transformed into a new 10.1-inch suspension central control screen, with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, making the interior of the car create a good visual effect. In addition, Camry is also equipped with G-Security remote service function, which can realize remote car search, car lock, anti-theft and other functions, and the upgraded Toyota Safety Sense security configuration also has full-speed domain car follow-up and 0-30km/h automatic stop-and-go operations.
In terms of power, accord is equipped with two powertrains, 1.5T and 2.0L hybrid, of which the maximum power of the 1.5T engine is 194 horsepower and the peak torque is 260 Nm; the maximum output of the 2.0L hybrid engine is 146 horsepower, and the comprehensive fuel consumption given by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is as low as 4.2L/100km. Camry provides three kinds of powertrains of 2.0L, 2.5L and 2.5L hybrid, of which the maximum output of the 2.0L engine is 178 horsepower, the maximum output of the 2.5L engine is 209 horsepower, the maximum output of the 2.5L hybrid engine is 178 horsepower, and the comprehensive fuel consumption given by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology can reach a minimum of 4.1L/100km.
Finally: both the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry have already stood at the top of the B-class sedan market, which proves that both have excellent product performance. The Accord's modest route, although not brilliant, often meets the aesthetic needs of most consumers, and the Camry that takes the personalized route also caters to the preferences of contemporary young consumers. With only 2 months left until the end of 2021, who do you think will eventually be able to take the lead in the sales of mid-size cars this year?