---
title: "Looks Like the New 2023 Honda Accord Is Borrowing the CR-V’s Style, Adding Google Maps"
date: "2022-10-25"
modified: "2022-10-25"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Tsui"
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url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/looks-like-the-new-2023-honda-accord-is-borrowing-the-cr-vs-style-adding-google-maps"
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tags:
  - "Accord"
---

# Looks Like the New 2023 Honda Accord Is Borrowing the CR-V’s Style, Adding Google Maps

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/25/01-2023-Honda-Accord.jpg>)

Is it just me, or is the imminent arrival of the new 2023 [Honda Accord](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/37757/2020-honda-accord-touring-2-0t-review-still-better-than-whatever-crossover-you-bought-instead>), like, irrationally exciting? [Just me?](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/42106/2021-bmw-m5-competition-review-the-worlds-fastest-honda-accord>) OK. In any case, Honda is overhauling its [venerable mid-size sedan](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/1977-honda-accord-review-price-specs-driving>) for next year with a new design aligning closely with the new looks for the current Civic and [new CR-V](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/2023-honda-cr-v-first-drive-review-impressions-specs-price-suv-crossover-new-cars>).

Honda released three teaser images of the 11th-gen Accord showing off the front, the back, and a snap of the infotainment touchscreen inside. Most major details remain locked away for now but the company confirmed that the sedan would come with hybrid power, the automaker's biggest-ever touchscreen spanning 12.3 inches, and built-in Google tech. You can spot tiles for built-in Google Maps à la [Polestar](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/43344/2022-polestar-2-review-five-things-i-liked-and-five-things-i-didnt-like>) and [various GM products](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/the-2023-cadillac-lyriq-ev-the-start-of-something-great>), and the ability to download apps from the Play Store in this car's native infotainment system.

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/25/02-2023-Honda-Accord.jpg>)

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/25/03-2023-Honda-Accord.jpg>)

This development comes as a bit of a surprise since Honda isn't really the first (or second, or third) manufacturer we think of when it comes to forward-thinking infotainment systems. It also bodes well for other Hondas going forward. The 2023 Accord may be the first Honda to conveniently get [Google Maps](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/google-maps-can-now-estimate-toll-prices-and-heres-what-it-looks-like>) built-in, but we'd be ultra surprised if it ends up being the last.

Other details we can see from the images include taillights that meet in the middle, a volume knob placed right below the touchscreen, and digital gauges that look very similar to the ones in the current Civic and [CR-V](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/2023-honda-cr-v-first-drive-review-impressions-specs-price-suv-crossover-new-cars>). Judging from the images provided, it looks like the Accord will retain a conservative and classy look, although I'll reserve final judgment until I can confirm Honda has not saddled it with any silly [Hyundai Elantra-esque style dents](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/43131/2022-hyundai-elantra-n-first-drive-review-you-cant-spell-fun-without-n>) on its doors.

In any case, Honda says the 2023 Accord will get a full reveal next month. Stay tuned for more details and images then.

*Got a tip or question for the author about the new Accord? You can reach him here: chris.tsui@thedrive.com*

## Author
Chris Tsui is *The Drive*'s former Reviews Editor and current freelance automotive journalist. He's based in Toronto.

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