Honda Accord Review
2017-2023
The tenth-generation Honda Accord (CV Series: 2017–2023) is Honda's flagship mid-size executive luxury sedan in Kenya. Celebrated globally as a benchmark executive sedan, the 10th-gen Accord features a fastback coupe silhouette, class-leading rear legroom, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, active noise cancellation, and a rock-solid chassis. Powered by a 1.5L VTEC Turbo (192 hp) or a 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid (212 hp), the 1.5T model stays strictly under 1,500 cc to trigger Kenya's lower 25% excise duty tax bracket.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Sub-1,500 cc KRA duty advantage on 1.5T models: 1,498 cc engine qualifies for lower tax valuation baseline.
- Exceptional 212 hp e:HEV hybrid acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 6.7 seconds with 18.5–21.0 km/L fuel efficiency.
- Limo-like rear seat legroom: 2,830 mm wheelbase provides executive rear-cabin lounge comfort.
- Premium cockpit isolation: Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and acoustic laminated windshield glass.
What’s not so good
- Low 140 mm ground clearance: Low front bumper requires careful clearance over tall speed bumps.
- Fastback roofline slightly reduces rear headroom for tall passengers over 185 cm.
Most popular: Accord 1.5T EX-L / Touring / 2.0L e:HEV EXL
4 doorsPetrol, HybridCVT
At a glance
- Model
- Honda Accord (CV Series 10th Gen)
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Body type
- 4-Door Mid-Size Executive Fastback Sedan
- Seating capacity
- 5
- Fuel types
- Petrol (1.5T), Full Hybrid (2.0L e:HEV)
- Engine sizes
- 1,498 cc (1.5L VTEC Turbo) / 1,993 cc (2.0L e:HEV)
- Transmission
- CVT (1.5T) / e-CVT (2.0L Hybrid)
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
- Source market
- UK / Japan / Australia (RHD Spec)
Trims & variants
- Setup
1.5L Turbo (192 hp / 260 Nm), CVT with paddle shifters, 17/18-inch alloys, leather seats, power sunroof, Honda Sensing.
- Why it gets shipped
The core volume executive sedan import combining 192 hp performance with sub-1.5L tax savings.
Fuel consumption
No separate figure for the Accord 1.5T LX / EX / EX-L (1,498 cc VTEC Turbo - 192 hp), so these are the car's headline figures. Manufacturer / import-market figures: 13.5 – 15.0 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo EX-L) / 18.5 – 21.0 km/L (2.0L e:HEV Hybrid). Tank: 56 L (about 798 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 1,932 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,376 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 15,927
- Full tank (56 L)
- KES 12,710
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Package tiers
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| EX | Executive Base | 17-inch alloys, fabric seats, 8-inch Display Audio, dual-zone AC, Honda Sensing. |
| EX-L | Executive Luxury | Full leather upholstery, power memory driver seat, 450W audio, power sunroof, 18-inch alloys. |
| Touring / e:HEV | Flagship Executive | 19-inch alloys, Head-Up Display, adaptive dampers, ventilated front seats, wireless charging. |
About the Honda Accord
Kenya strictly enforces an 8-year age limit from manufacture month and right-hand drive regulations. In 2026, 2019 to 2023 CV1/CV2 Accord models sit comfortably inside the legal direct import window.
The 1.5L VTEC Turbo (1,498 cc L15B7) engine qualifies for KRA's sub-1,500 cc tax valuation bracket, saving over KSh 800,000 in import taxes compared to 2.5L executive sedans like the Toyota Camry or Lexus ES 250.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
