2018 Honda Accord would make its global debut on July 14, 2017 in Detroit. Ahead of the reveal, Honda has released a teaser image of the car giving us an idea of what the front end will look like.   

The Japanese automaker has also released an official sketch of the upcoming Accord. The 2018 model is expected to debut Honda’s new design direction for future models. 

In the sketch, the Accord wears Acura-like headlights with LED projectors and vertical lighting elements that resemble the Honda luxury division’s “Jewel Eye” lamps. The grille features a horizontal chrome bar similar to the Civic’s, and the lower valance has a reverse-trapezoidal shape. The entire front fascia appears to be lower, giving the car a sleek, sporty look.

The tenth-generation Accord will see dramatic alterations to its powertrain line-up, which were announced last week. The 2018 model will feature Honda’s latest direct-injected, forced induction engines for the petrol-powered models and its current two-motor hybrid powertrain for the hybrid model. 

The range-topping engine will be tuned for low-end torque and won’t require premium fuel. The Accord will also receive the 1.5-liter turbo-four as a base engine, and the Accord Hybrid will use a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter I-4. The engines will come mated to Honda’s new 10-speed automatic transmission, a six-speed manual, or a CVT.