When the all-new 2013 Accord Coupe Concept was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the press got a taste of what to expect from the ninth-generation Accord.

Its bold, athletic profile is only the beginning. A choice of three powertrains will be available: an efficient, 2.4-liter direct-injected 4-cylinder, a powerful 3.5-liter V-6 and a plug-in hybrid, all of which are expected to achieve class-leading fuel efficiency[1].

Both the…