2018 Honda Accord: Take a look at World's first FWD sedan with 10-speed automatic transmission

The 2018 Honda Accord has been unveiled in the US, making its global debut in the automotive market. As per the Japanese auto giant, it is the first FWD (Front Wheel Drive) sedan to get a 10-speed transmission.

The 2018 Accord takes an entirely new approach to performance by featuring three advanced new powerplants – two direct-injected and turbocharged 4-cylinder engines and the third generation of Honda's two-motor hybrid powertrain technology.

It also features a new Honda-developed 10-speed automatic transmission (10AT) with the 2.0-liter turbo engine, the first of its kind for a front-wheel-drive car, and an available 6-speed manual transmission for both turbocharged engines.

The 2018 Accord boasts a larger, more premium and tech savvy interior that compliments its athletic and elegant body design, delivering a level of quality and premium feel that belies Accord's mainstream sedan status.

The Accord's newly designed seats feature taller shoulder bolstering for a more premium appearance and improved lateral support.

New high-accuracy seat padding with variable firmness, improving seating comfort and support

The new 1.5-liter, 16-valve DOHC direct-injected turbo with dual Variable Timing Control (dual VTC) and comes mated to a Honda continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) or, in Sport trim, to a CVT or a 6-speed manual transmission (6MT).

A new laser brazing process that joins the dramatically arching roof to the body side panels creates a clean appearance with no garnish over the rain channels.

The 2018 Accord touring features distinctive LED light-pipe taillights.The low and wide rear view is finished off with an upswept decklid, distinctive LED light-pipe taillights and cleanly integrated dual exhaust ports