Honda's legendary Accord just turned 50 on June 9, and to celebrate the iconic milestone, the Japanese automaker has announced that the 2028 model will undergo a makeover, drawing inspiration from the brand's 0 Series electric vehicle, which was canceled after Honda decided to move away from EVs.How many car models still exist today that are five or more decades old? Yes, cars get upgraded every year, but the name and the essence of the original car are carried forward. The Accord is one such model that has lived on for years, and now it is about to get a new avatar.Honda's commitment to keeping the Accord alive also suggests that sedans are here to stay. In an age dominated by SUVs and CUVs, sedans have become a minority, but that does not mean they will be replaced, as the company has reportedly begun to see a reversal, with people returning to buying sedans.AdvertisementAdvertisementAddressing the major change that the Accord will undergo, American Honda's head of product planning, Gary Robinson, told Automotive News:"Customers will see a substantially redesigned Accord that will feel like a new model."The new model could be spotted at Honda dealerships in the second half of 2027.Robinson added that sedan buyers prefer the cars to be more sporty, so the new Accord could feature sharper lines compared to the old models, and also a more aggressive stance. He said:"People who buy sedans now buy them because they love sedans. They tend to be more oriented toward sporty designs."AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Accord will take inspiration from Honda's 0 Series electric sedan that was due to launch, but the company's EV reversal strategy meant the concept never materialized.Sedans Are Making a ComebackMotorBiscuit recently reported the results of a study that suggests the SUV trend may shift toward sedans very soon, considering that more than half of the country's teenagers see themselves driving a sedan in the future.A study published in February 2026 surveyed more than 1,000 teenagers aged 14 to 19. 51% of the teenagers imagined themselves driving a sedan in the future, while 31% preferred SUVs, and 14% preferred trucks.The report states that each generation often tends to choose the opposite of what was once parked in the driveway. The teenagers grew up seeing their parents drive SUVs and CUVs, leading them to choose something different or opposite.AdvertisementAdvertisementSedans also hold a significant price advantage over SUVs. Data from Cox Automotive reveals that the average price of compact cars is around $27,590, while the average price for compact SUVs is around $10,000 more at $37,514. The gap between the two segments widens even more in the mid-size category, with mid-size sedans averaging $34,069 while mid-size SUVs cost $50,000.
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