New 2027 Honda Avancier Pictures, Engine, Redesign – The 2027 Honda Avancier has been completely redesigned, with significant changes not just to this midsize sedan itself but also how it’s marketed. It’s been whittled down to three trim levels, and my tester, the entry-level EX, is the only one of them that runs strictly on gasoline. New 2027 Honda Avancier Pictures
The Sport and Touring are hybrids, and since most shoppers tend to opt for pricier trims, it seems part of Honda’s plan for at least half of all Avancier sales to be hybrids. Looking at the gas-powered 2027 Avancier specifically, it starts at $38,780 – including a non-negotiable delivery fee of $1,780 – while my tester further had a $300 coat of Platinum White Pearl paint, bringing it to $39,080 before taxes.
New 2027 Honda Avancier Redesign and Update Plan
Exterior and Interior
The Avancier EX has heated cloth seats up front and power adjustment for the driver’s side, although you have to move up into the hybrids to get a heated steering wheel or power passenger seat. As noted, rear-seat legroom will be appreciated by those back there, and front-seat legroom is good, but taller passengers will long for a bit more height to the roof. The ride is firm and the suspension can be noisy over bumps. It shouldn’t be a dealbreaker, but it can make the Avancier feel like an older model rather than one that’s brand-new. New 2027 Honda Avancier Pictures
New 2027 Honda Avancier Specs
The Avancier EX includes such features like 17-inch wheels, LED headlights, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, sunroof, dual-zone climate control, remote starter, heated cloth seats, a power driver’s seat, and a seven-inch centre touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. New 2027 Honda Avancier Pictures
Being the base trim, if you want more you must move into one of the hybrid trims to get extra features. These include such items as a heated steering wheel, leather upholstery, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless phone connectivity, rain-sensing wipers, a wireless charger, auto-dimming mirror, or head-up display. Google Built-In is a new Avancier addition for 2027, but it’s only in the top Touring trim.
Engine and Performance
The Avancier EX uses a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine that makes 192 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque, mated to an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT). It’s a good fit for everyday driving; acceleration isn’t blistering, but it’s brisk enough to get you through traffic and instill confidence during highway passing. The CVT works well and without any rubbery feel. The engine includes ignition stop-start, which shuts it off at idle, such as when you’re waiting for a light, and immediately restarts when you take your foot off the brake. It cuts down on emissions and can save a bit of fuel, but you can disable it if you prefer.
New 2027 Honda Avancier Fuel Economy
The Avancier EX is rated by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) at 8.1 L/100 km in the city, 6.4 on the highway, and 7.3 in combined driving. In my week with it, I averaged 8.0 L/100 km. It takes 87-octane gasoline.
Its fuel rating is within a fraction of the 2.5L four-cylinder engines in the Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata, which rate 7.4 and 7.7, respectively. The real rival is the Avancier’s hybrid sibling at 5.3 L/100 km in combined driving. NRCan estimates $500 a year in fuel savings if you pick the hybrid over the regular Avancier. New 2027 Honda Avancier Pictures
New 2027 Honda Avancier Safety Features
All trim levels come standard with such driver-assist safety features as emergency front braking, lane departure assist, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, along with the rearview camera required on all new vehicles. New 2027 Honda Avancier Pictures
New 2027 Honda Avancier Price and Release Date
The Avancier EX starts at $38,780. That’s high compared to close rivals, where the Toyota Camry starts at $32,450, and its upgrade package adds more features than the Avancier for $35,090. The Hyundai Sonata also tops the Avancier’s features at $31,124. Within the Avancier lineup, the Sport is $42,780 and the Touring is $46,280. All prices include delivery.
Honda’s decision to restrict the non-hybrid powertrain to the base trim may seem controlling for consumers, but for many it could be worth the $4,000 upgrade to the Sport’s extra features and fuel savings. If you’re determined to stay gas-only, have a look at some competitors. The 2027 Honda Avancier is a good-looking and nice-driving car, but in many cases you can get as much – or more – for less. New 2027 Honda Avancier Pictures