Life With a New Honda Accord | 1 Week Later
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- After spending a week with this Honda Accord Touring and time in several other Accord trim levels and years, I've got some things that I like and don't like! Overall, I feel like the 2021 Honda Accord is an excellent option for sedan buyers. It's very spacious, efficient, drives well, and has a nice amount of features. It may not be the best value for the features, but as a whole package, there's a lot to like.
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Time Stamps
0:00 - 1 week with an Accord
0:16 - Start of dislikes (the bad)
3:04 - Start of likes (the good)
7:17 - See the full review! - Авто та транспорт
What do you like or not like? Overall the Accord is still a very nice sedan and offers a lot!
*For the road noise* - yes, tires make a difference, but my dB ratings with each vehicle are all with stock tires, same speed, road surface, wind conditions, etc. so changing to a different tire can help reduce road noise, but when Compared to competitors, it’s still louder than many of those unfortunately.
I agree, it's too loud for me. I hope HONDA Accord does something about it. I might buy Camry if I find Honda noisy.
Video is 100% dead on, I still love my 21 Honda Accord Touring in spite of the dislikes.
@@azharzaidi3264 I have a 2021 Accord Touring and a 2018 Toyota Camry XSE and to me the Camry is more noisier than the Accord. Just my personal opinion.
If you don't mind me asking, how much was your out the door price ? I'm going to check one and and possibly get it but I don't want to get overcharge. Thank you!
Doesn't feel premium compared to mazda. Both the 3 and 6
Great driving dynamics yet noisy ride has been the story of Honda for the past 30+ years.
Turn ya radio up
@@JohnIvoryMusic 🤣🤣
guess it depends. My 2017 accord lx is pretty quiet but that could be because its a CVT instead of auto tranny . still drives amazing
I have a 91 accord so I can confirm the at 31 years old it's still quite nice with the windows up but you do hear the wind and the tires (cheap Kenda tires)
@@Tomdragon91 This is CVT too.
I agree 100% with you in this video. However, for the price point and demographic, Honda knows buyer on a budget won’t care about the little things. They just want to press the button and go. They don’t care what engine is under the hoodie, they aren’t expecting quiet cabin. My mom is one of these people. She doesn’t know what engine is in her. It starts and drives comfortably lol.
You're right about this. Do I want a 2021 Audi RS7? SURE! But it's this baby for me now.
@@realchudi you'll be very happy I'm sure
@@realchudi Exactly
90% of the people if you took a poll can't tell you if they have a 4 or 6 cylinder , what the horsepower is, not one thing about the mechanics. But they know about Apple car play or something with the display.
@@captinbeyond which is depressing lol
Road noise has a lot to do with the size and brand of tires. My 2011 Pilot came with Goodyear Wrangler 17” tires (EX-L trim 4WD), as they wore, they got really loud. I replaced them with Michelin LTX M/S tires. What a difference. Much quieter. So far my family has owned a total of (7) Accords since 1978. Loved every one of them.
Exactly. People should realize that cars in this price point will always compromise in tyre quality, you will never get high quality tyres on a new Honda, but you can buy much better tyres when the first ones go out. You don't need to be a robot and always buy OEM tyres like that's the best thing ever and than complain about road noise, which is actually a complaint against the tyres you bought :) Also, you should have summer and winter tyres, using all season tyres is just lazy, along with the compromise in performance and noise.
The road noise is a result of the Mitchelin all season tires. I changed my 19" ones for pirelli summer tires....what a difference! I have the 2021 Accord 2.0t.
This is a very good review. You keep it real and review the car like a real owner would, rather than a professional reviewer who spends a ton of time on ride and handling and very little on daily usability. Well done!
I'm glad you hit the road noise head on. No one has done this at least on the reviews I've seen on here. Great work, amazing feedback.
What tires would be recommended?
You made some very good points about what Honda Accord offered vs. what it could have offered compare to its competitors.
The 10th generation Accord is outstanding hard to believe that next summer, the 11th generation Accord will be getting revealed. This Accord is the best midsize sedan and the most attractive 😍😍💯
Go check out the Chinese version it now has panoramic sunroof, bigger touch screen, full led tail lights that look stunning!!! And upgraded rear defuser. But it's only available in China. U.S will not get this. 2022 honda accord
Can't wait to see what the 11th gen will bring !
I am waiting for the next generation. I have issues with the cabin noise. I most definitely want an audiophile sound system. It’s time Honda offered Mark Livingston
@@azharzaidi3264 the 2021 Acura TLX sound system gives the Mark Levinson sound system a run for it's money.
@@t.7527 I hope it does? Which one is it?
I think that the Accord is a really good Car for a Honda.
The new 2021 Acura TLX ELS system is freaking amazing!! I mean like the best sound I have ever had in my ears
I've had 6 Honda's and own 4 now (Pilot, Accord, 2 Civics). None of them are particularly quiet on the road.
I have Pilot and accord. Pilot is definitely more quieter than the accord.
@@checuevas93 Agreed. My wife has a 2016 Pilot (new body style) and it's much quieter than the previous version. I just don't think of "quiet" when I think of Honda vehicles. We had 2 Odyssey's and loved them but I never thought they rode particularly quiet on the road.
I have a 2020 Civic and I would say for an economy car, road noise is decently quiet. But yes, Honda's are known for not having a ton of soundproofing.
I have a 2007 Acura TL and it's not quiet either. It's a big deal for me on my next purchase.
I just bought a 2018 Sport and the audio has really been my only complaint. Great car!
Just gotta invest in a audio system really can do it for like 400
Finally someone who noticed the sound system not being up to par for this level of car. Also you are correct about road noise. I have owned my 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0 t for two and a half years. It is my daily commuter car. I love this car but there is one of the biggest down falls of this car that no one ever mentions and only someone like myself who drives it 120 miles a day for years will notice it. THE SEATS !!!. These seats will kill you on a long trip unless you use some type of cushion such as I have.. Even though I love this car I was almost prepared to trade it if I had not found an awesome seat cushion brand king phoenix. This cushion is so good I drove from Virginia to Florida with zero problems. I can't believe Honda who I have loved for 35 years made the flagship Accord with these descrepiences. My sixth generation Accord with over 300000 was more comfortable.
I use cushions on long drive too. Which brand do you use?
I'm too used to driving my fj and tundra and basically 07 model year cars that the 2020 accord elx my friend has is quite a luxury. But I do have a 08 es350 to compare it to.
I have a 2020 Sport 2.0T and the seats are uncomfortable. I’m not sure how they get so much praise.
finally someone notice the sound system? you must be new online folks been complaining about accord sound system since 2018.. go to best buy and let them install new speakers that would help out… under $200 bucks.
Barry, literally thousands have complained about the sound system for years now and any 10th gen accord video will have a good amount of people pointing this out. Nothing new here bud
That’s why I bought the lx model and spent 1500 on a sound system upgrade.definitely fit the car better than stock I’m not sure what Honda was thinking with that.
Good idea! 👍
That 4-way lumbar is a huge win!
For sure!
I just discovered the extra lumbar support yesterday! I have had the car for a year! Ha Ha on me.
I have a 21 Honda EXL and the sound system is excellent I'm a Guy that love a lot of bass.
Definitely agree with you on the road noise issue on rough grade hwy!!
Yeah the car can be a tad loud but it’s also much quieter than my 18 Elantra sport was so there’s that. The 2.0 in mine makes it such a comfortable daily with tons of passing power while still netting good mpg. In spring/summer I can see 38 on my commute to work. But the room in it can’t be touch by other cars. Honestly my only gripe with my 2.0T sport is I wish it had a pano roof 😂
I think the road noise issue has a lot to do with the fact they are putting 19" rims on these new cars which accounts for a lot of the problem. If they went back to 17" or 16" rims it wouldn't be nearly as bad.
the 19s account for the noise and stiffer ride. without a doubt. they do look good, though.
The wheels and tires make a difference, for sure…but Honda still has a long ways to go for road noise. Most of the vehicles I get to drive and test in the same road surfaces have huge rims and less than ideal tires and they still typically have much better road noise numbers.
Would you say the older generation of accords are more quite?
@@musti143 I owned a 2005 accord elx and just bought a 2022 accord elx hybrid. I'd say the new one is quieter for sure. The 22 has 17 inch wheels and the hybrid may attribute to additional quiet ride too. I have never ridden in the touring with 19 inch wheels
@@PrimeAutotainment they want you to upgrade to an Acura if you want better road noise..
I purchased a 2021 Honda Accord LX and I am enjoying it. I love everything about but I come from driving a 20 year old car so it is a big upgrade for me even though it’s the base model.
I’m saving for one! Thank you!
You can insulate the trunk with sound deadening material to cut down on the road noise. I'm in the market for a honda accord sport 1.5T . Honda makes some great dependable vehicles with my experience .
People who say the turbo engines from honda are not reliable dont know what they are talking about or never owned one, i know someone with a 2018 2.0t accord with around 82,000 already with no problems at all no oil dilution problems nothing. it is a shame honda doesnt offer a N/A for the accord anymore unless you go hybrid but other than that i dont see why so many people complain with a turbocharged vehicle of course not all turbocharged engines are created equal. and if you had a turbocharged engine from honda that took a crap on you im sorry but you are the very few of the bunch that had problems with these engines. proud owner of a 2021 Accord Sport 2.0T in Sonic Gray Pearl :)
I believe they were talking about the 1.5L Turbocharged engines. The 2.0t’s are phenomenal. The 1.5 just sucks.
The 2.0 is optimized the 1.5 gets gasket leaks so steer clear of the 1.5
I want this car. 2021 or next gen Accord Touring. Love what Honda is doing lately
very true review especially on the road noise. I tried the hybrid and sport versionand I gave up.
Couldn’t agree more regarding the sound system. I test drove the 2.0 Turbo here in Dubai and it is ABSOLUTELY terrible. Honda cost cutting is becoming obvious in too many places! Interior lights, battery capacity etc to name a few…
I just recently purchased 21 Honda Accord sport
I bought a 2021 Accord sport 2.0. pretty impressed with the 10AT and it's power when needed. My car always quiet on road. I sold my stock wheels and Michelin primacys and put on glint accessory wheels and continental purecontacts. Only thing is wish the stero sound system was better, also the interior bulbs are not led which don't understand when most of outside of car is LED. No glove box light and passenger seat is not powered. If you can get past that I'd say car is amazing on highway very smooth and doing 80 feels like 50 on the highway.
Really wish the sport came with more bells and whistles. Good car nonetheless. And I agree with the sound system even though that could be easily upgraded.
I agree with u on the audio cant wait to get out of my lease because of that
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I own 2021 Touring. (Stay away from 1.5T with CVT) This review is SPOT ON. This is my 4th Accord and 7th Honda. Road noise always an issue, try different tires and/or a smaller wheel size. Sound system is meh? Other dislikes, small fuel tank, tail light design. Additional likes, sport mode with adaptive dampers, rain sensing wipers, auto high beams, heated & ventilated front seats, heads up display, standard safety tech. I do miss a V6 option but turbo 4's don't bother me. This car will not appeal to everyone. No car does. For me though, the Accord offers a better overall package for my tastes. Be Happy Everyone!
I traded a cross tour in on a 2020 AWD Stinger GT 3.3TT--I paid 36k for the Stinger last year rt before prices skyrocketed.Most of the accords that had similiar features were 39k--plus as far as a sport sedan goes there is no contest.I was able to top speed my car this weekend with a 2021 Charger SRT on a 5 mile run and had the SRT by about 4 car lengths with the speedo bouncing off 170 MPH as the car settled to 165 MPH--Stinger is just so much better--also the stinger has been reliable and the interior is on par with my crosstours interior for quality.
@@khronin Cool. I paid 36400 out the door. Of course before all he11 broke loose with the car market. I recently got an offer from Carvana for 34,000 after 1 year of owning the car.
@@robertwilliams2498 what trim level do you have?
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@@hlbztransparency8722 he said touring
Great review man. I love the Honda Accord to death, but the bad stereo could very well be a deal breaker for me. My 2022 Hyundai Elantra has an incredible stereo, so I’ll stick with it.
I was surprised of a 2020 Elantra base model. Speakers actually sounded good. Even with the bass set at 1 and the rest at 0. I got in the 2022 Tucson and it sounds much tinier
If you know what you are doing, the audio system is pretty good
am i weird because i like road noise? 😅 i just love it , it makes me feel like i’m actually driving a real car 🚗😂
I have a civic hatch sport. Actually two of them. Cvt and 6mt. I love my 6mt!
There is a secret sound setting for the radio , I’m happy with the sport 2.0 (which has the type r engine ). And the cabin noise could be the cheap tires the accord comes with.
Which is...???
I agree, just change the tires to solve that issue
The secret of the radio, if your talking about the mode that turn into the android settings it doesn’t work for the 21 models or 20
@@ak10coachk Check out this video.. it does help. Now, before I got my new Accord Touring a couple weeks ago, I had heard that the sound system wasn't the best. Of course its all subjective, but , for me.. its fine. Im not a musician, or needing to blast my system at ear piercing levels at every stop sign, to try and show what a bad ass I am.. so, the system , for me, is great. Play my music, etc.. sounds great. Just depends what is more critical for you when getting a car. If the sound system is at or near the top of your list, then this one might not be the best. But for me, its serviceable, sounds great. I tried this hack in the video, and it did improve it a bit. Noticeable.
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worked on my new Accord Touring
Silver is such an under-rated color, love it.
Sliver ain’t bad but DEFINITELY ain’t underrated EVERY motherfucker nowadays just get black, grey, sliver and white the shit that is underrated af is real colors like red, blue, green and shit especially dark green and purple
Can confirm on audio. I'm a '21 Accord Sport 2.0T owner. 2 weeks into driving it off the lot I went to my car audio guy to get some dope speakers, sub, and amp.
No with road noise... Idk what this dude talking about. Sounds no different than any other sedan in it's price point if you ask me
I agree, I’m shopping around and the Accord is at the top of my list. The lack of a naturally aspirated 2.0 or 2.5 is a bit of a bummer but if the turbo is reliable it’s not a huge let down. I don’t drive somewhere it gets icy so the 2WD is something I can live with. The one thing I’ve heard is replacing the factory tires with better ones, many have reported significant improvement to the road noise issue.
Most excellent.
Bro I been driving a honda accord 2010 for years and the road noise is really annoying and for the accord they should have more insulation to cancel out the road noise because the car is bigger. For the sound system its decent but I saw on the news that they are partnering with Sony so no doubt their entertainment system is going to change dramatically. Everything else is decent its a reliable car that doesn't require that much maintenance its really zippy and handles well. The Touring model should be almost a mirror of the Acura cars. The 4 wheel system is not really required you're not hauling or going off road with this car plus if it messes up its a ton of money to repair but regardless the 4 liter Turbo charged engine, the hybrid version still gets a ton of miles per gallon. That's why although its really really annoying I still drive my car and save a ton of money on gas compared to other vehicles. Love the video keep up the good work 👏 👍
If you don't want road noise, pay $20-25k++ for Lexus or Audi etc and you good to go. It is all about what they "promised" to you when selling you this car for certain price..in that case I think they underpromised and overdelivered. At the end of the day that's an Accord..not an S-Class. Not sure how much more quiet are the Altima or the Camry. You can always buy speakers. but you won't be able the gap the competition.
He must be one of those Toyota and Hyundai Buick guys
any car after the year 2008 is luxury bruh I cant possibly find anything to complain about on any new car personally
Facts lol talking about road noise 🤣🤣🤣
Then y’all haven’t been in different cars lol. The Accord is a lot louder than many other sedans. Road noise is annoying. I’m when you’re paying $30k+, who wants a loud car? Suit yourself
Meanwhile the audio system in the 1995 Accord was stellar.
I had 3 accord V6 in the past, loved that engine. Taking it off from their lineup kinda made me go away from the accord.
I have a honda accord 2021 lx trim and it's not loud at all when driving I have no issues with the road notices the speakers are great for me tbh
Glad you like it! The LX is going to be quieter than the other because if smaller wheels and more tire. But compared to many other vehicles it’s objectively louder. Glad you’re enjoying yours 👍
Had to trade my 17 because no one could figure out where the vibration was coming in from the left front. My Civic 19 is wonderful.
The accord probably didnt have a problem you just didn't like the way it drove. The 19 civic is much worse vehicle especially if you have the 1.5 liter engine. It has an oil dilution problem leaks oil
For the audio settings, try putting the high/mid/bass all to neutral instead of having them all turned up. There's no reason to have them all turned up, this isn't what EQ is meant for. If you want it louder, just turn up the volume.
I forgot how I set mine, but there’s a way you can set it to change the volume based on the speed you’re driving.
Thats what I was thinking
Adjust your eq to what you mainly listen to and a lot of new phones offer eq adjustment and stabilization
It still sucks, no matter how you tune the system. My 2013 Nissan Altima SL had a Bose stereo that sounds light years ahead of what the 2021 Accord has. It's that terrible!
I love the accord
The 2.0T 10 speed turbo is much faster than the discontinued v6 aspirated engine. The 10 speed is one of the best in the industry. I own a K5 GT-LINE and 2021 Honda Accord 2.0t Sport. I wish Honda offered panoramic sun roof, colored seats, Bose or Harmon Karmon sound system on a 10.25" infotainment screen. Yes the road noise is noticeable (especially on the all season 19" tires). The handling is great. I prefer the steering of the Honda over my Kia!
Is k5 more quite compared to honda accord
@@matrix8043 Yes, it seems so. Honda Accord is a solid built car, no rattles. It has excellent trade-in value too. Personally, I love the looks of both cars but the K5 is sexier looking.
Although the 2.0T is still faster, I like my 2016 V6 better. It sounds better than the 4 cylinder, and those 3.5L V6 are extremely reliable too.
I agree i will take my 2.t over a regular v6 anyday! But for the 34k i spent seats could look better or very minimum full leather (pleather)
@@jacka.6866 I don’t want to get rid of my 2016. That v6 is 🔥
Over the years, we've owned five Accords, the most recent being a 2016 EX-L V6 which we purchased new. I agree, the audio system is and always has been low quality. We solved the "road noise" issue by replacing the factory installed tires.
Have had the Touring trim about a month now, awesome vehicle. Some minor nits overall, but for me, things I dont mind.
What kind of tires did you upgrade to?
And, Honda Jon on here, has a channel, and is always posting videos with little hacks etc.. And he posted one about a way to improve, slightly, the sound system, I tried it, and it worked. For me, the system is fine. I cant tell any big difference in sound , or quality, etc.. Its clear, does what its supposed to etc..
Let me know, and I can provide a link to that video about adjusting the sound system
@@chuckfan1 BRIDGESTONE
TURANZA QUIETTRACK Tires. I watched the Honda Jon audio hack, however it only applies to 2018 and above... my Accord is a 2016. Now that the car is paid for, I'm considering replacing (upgrading) the speakers
I would like to buy the 2022 Honda Touring Hybrid Accord. I've read Honda has gone down in reliability. The fact that the Civic has better sound than the Accord blows my mind. Also, what kind of tires come factory? IF they're Dunlop or something cheap, I'd replace them with Michelin, but I'm seeing that they come factory with Michelin, tho I don't know if this is accurate. Also, it'd be a shock if they came factory with Michelin because is supposed to be creme de la creme, cream of the crop, top of the line tire you can buy.
@@CenobiteBeldar I bought my Accord EX-L V6 new in 2016, it came with Michelin... they were great tires, handled and held the road well, but they did produce road noise and began to show wear and loose grip at around 20,000 miles. The Accord can also come with Continentals. It is my understanding that there will be an Accord refresh for the 2023 model year
@@nickphillips2125 It would be nice if Honda took the time to run their cars on machines like an indoor endurance dyno. Not for measuring horsepower but for measuring long-term reliability. One car from each model. So if there are two engine classes and two transmission classes for a Honda Accord there will be X amount of cars in any possible configuration and they'll be driven/monitored by a 24-hour staff on the dyno or car size treadmill whatever you want to call it because Japan isn't a big country and they'll run the cars till the engines seize and at the same time they'll maintain them per the mileage they accrue obviously. I think this would test their engineering and help them calibrate where they want to be vs where they aren't and it'll help drive down their recalls. In the same way, Apple should perform quality control on their software with all these bricked products and bugs they get.
Que hermoso Accord..a mi me encanta el Accord V6 impecable. Potente..elegante y grande. Saludos abrazos desde Argentina 🇦🇷.
What I'd we spray some noise canceling foam under the wheel well? On the side that is facing under the hood and not facing the wheel.
I think i saw a little switch on the key fob...I see it on the thumbnail showing the key fob. What does it do when you slide switch over?🤔
Good review. I would have to disagree with you on the radio. I think it sounds great. I have not heard the Bose systems yet in the civics. I am sure they sound really good.
Never buy a Honda Accord unless you have a garage to keep it in…they are thief magnets.
What about a driveway
@@yaboiilaughy5132 Get a really good Alarm System installed.
I had an 18 2.0t. Sold it because of the little rattles, loud road noise, and unrefined 10sp auto. I also couldn’t believe it passed inspection for body panel gaps. The hood on the early models was hilariously bad.
Sounds like my 2012 Accord road noise . Beautiful car hope to up grade to newer model. I will miss the 2.4 liter .
What about the seats? For a long ride
This car is really nice in sport mode. I wanted the color you have. The dealership only had dark grey.
i wanted the dark grey but i decided on the light cuz it was fine too and the dark cost extra
I have a 2017 accord ex-l and the infotainment screen/apple car play is awful. The screen freezes , disconnects , lowers the volume on it its own, when you try to turn it up the volume button is stuck, the screen gets stuck for no reason. Anyone have this problem?
I currently own a 2010 acura tsx---will this accord be an upgrade or downgrade?
I had a 2019 1.5 sport manual, got tired of shifting and got a 2021 sport 2.0. One of the best cars I have owned. Yes I wish honda could have reduced road noise. Does anyone have a vid showing how to change the transmission fluid in the 10 speed? I can't find one any place.
How much did you buy your 2021? Im in the market looking for a brand new Accord
@@ismellnice83 33,250 for the sport 2.0. It was right before the chip drama and inventory shortage. Not sure what they are going for now.
You can't blame Honda for only offering turbo options. You need to blame the EPA. Fuel efficiency regs are killing the ICE.
I have a 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L. The only complaint I have is that there is no alert to tell you when you shut down the car and have left your phone in the wireless charger. Other than that very minor complaint, we're very happy.
the alert is when you walk away if it beeps rapidly it means you walked away too fast for the auto-lock feature to work, or the key has left the vehicle and it is still on notifying you.
My hybrid accord doesn’t make any noise driving, super quiet
hows the suspension in the hybrid
I have the 2021 touring in modern steel Metallic and i can say as an audiophile if you know what you are doing the sound system is great. The road noise is garbage I agree. Im getting sound insulation from Amazon though.
Can you provide me with a link for the sound insulation youre buying from Amazon and where and how are u installing it in the car? Thanks
Totally agreed. Drove my 21 Accord Touring this morning and the sound system isn't that good even with the subwoofers turned up high. My Lexus Mark Levinson on ES350 are 10 times better. I'm sure they are going to fix all these "problems" on the re-designed Accord. It's a good everyday car.
Honda gives u all those on their Acura. You can’t compare a Lexus to a Honda but you can compare a Toyota to a Honda and Compare the Acura to the Lexus.
@@chinoskateboardv Not comparing. But for a car that costs almost $40k, the stereo should be substantial. New Civic is offering the Bose System. Do you have any of these cars to give an honest opinion? I had an SL550 that cost over $100k and the Bang and Olufsen was not good. That was a $6,500 option.
@Sinbat Siraseranant audio systems for cars have jumped ahead so much that unfortunately B&O is just average nowadays. You have a lot of manufacturers installing harman kardon and Bose systems in their cars from factory. Which takes away from the premium feeling of getting something like B&O. They spent the last few years getting by on their premium branding. Hopefully they step it up soon
go into your factory settings. tons of videos on UA-cam on how to fix the sound system
Road noise on the touring is due to its tires/wheel combo. Big wheels and performance tires. My 21 Accord Hybrid Ex-l is very quiet, my 17 inch wheels and bulky tires make things smooth. But I dont get that nice look either.
I think the whole road noise thing is very subjective. Some reviewers have praised how quiet the cabin is, while you think it’s noisy. Very interesting.
It’s subjective if people only go off their impressions. I make it as objective as possible recording multiple decibel ratings for every vehicle I test on the exact same road surfaces, in the exact same spots, same speed, little to no wind, always stock tires.
When you’re on a smooth road at lower speeds, yes it’s quiet. But once you’re up to speed or on any road with less than perfect surface, it lets in more road noise than competitors
Would better tires fix the road noise?
Try watching vid about changing factory setting for audio in accord
ua-cam.com/video/j0hBr7YYpSc/v-deo.html
Does your horn sound when you lock or unlock the car ? If so do you know how to turn it off
Very agree with the audio system. Was thinking it might not be an big issue before I get the car but after Its very unpleasant audio system.
you can fix the sound system through factory settings. tons of videos on UA-cam on how to do ir
@@jaybino3918 I saw those vids , but in my country model that option is not exist even though I went through hidden setting.
What is the maximum speed in hybrid?
You’re slightly off about the audio system. The Bose is only on the touring civics. The other civic trims don’t even get a sub.
hopefully theyll add the bose speakers on the 2023 model.
The only thing I have to complain about the car is how low the speakers are like I want them to be louder other than that I love the car
Road noise, get different tires. Pretty sure the tires are on the hard side for least rolling resistance. There are some streets I have to drive on which are noisy AF. I hear ya. I'm not bothered enough to want to buy another set of tires for this car. Audio wise, Bose does what Bose does and if just about everything I've experienced with Bose products I own, and have heard elsewhere are any indication, then sure, I can see you preferring that kind of sound. To say that the sound system in the Accord is bad makes me wonder what you are comparing it to, the kind of environments you listen to music in, and what your actual tastes are. Wireless audio does not sound the best in the Accord Touring Hybrid I own. Flac files (even 24bit >48khz are supported) from a usb stick is the way to go. The DAC in the system does a great job and doesn't sound edgy or lean. Power seems sufficient for moderate to reasonably loud listening. There should have been an option for better parts not more speakers, so same speaker count but speakers with heftier motor assemblies, and better amplification, say another $1000 or so. The issue I have with the Accord audio is some funky resonances which are most definitely cabin resonances. At reasonable listening levels the detail retrieval and overall smoothness is pretty impressive as well as the full range response, save for the odd peaks I mentioned at some very specific frequencies (which go away with the windows down). The peaks I mentioned don't occur with everything, there are certain tracks where I can notice this. If the logic is that car audio needs to thump unrealistically and sound like a dance club, then no, that's not the presentation you're going to get. Honda went for a more neutral presentation, possibly a tad mid forward in my opinion.
Agree with the road noise, i have 2.0t sport and the road noise is so annoying
what size rims?
I have a silver 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring trim
A real dislike is 1.5 does 190 hp while the hybrid does 210 hp
Hybrid has the 2.0t engine
@@JUSTIN7O3 hybrid has a 2.0 n/a motor not the 2.0t
I went in the factory settings and turned off active noise cancellation and the sound system sounds way better brother its the stupid ANC
I am going to buy 2021 sport. any advice on how to address the road noise?
Its not that big of a deal to me.
fine video
Pls review 2022 RDX when it's available
Everyone saying the cabin noise is loud but my 2018 Clarity is extremely quiet on the road.
They have a secret menu where you can change the audio settings. I just got a 2019 accord hybrid touring.
Road noise is definitely because of tire choice, is not that bad i have the 21 touring 2.0 is not that baddd
the sound system you can fix in factory settings. there's videos on how to do it on UA-cam.
I’ve seen the truck to get there and the hidden menu, but not till after the video. It’s a shame someone has to do that to get better sound
Hope you can do a re Jew on the Subaru Legacy!
Not sure if you found this out but this vehicle on Michelin tires instead of GoodYear make the road noise considerably better. They have reported this with the 2023 model
All cars have road noise. Has to do with your tires too. Did you inflate them to specs
you would think honda would at least have better audio systems since their luxury brand has some of the best audio systems in the industry
Could the road noise just be a louder stock tire?
Yes somewhat. More often it is the wheel and tire size. The 19" set up on the 2.0t models is going to result in more road noise and a firmer ride. The 17" set up is softer and quieter.
I own a 2020 accord hybrid touring the only things i dont like that it leaves a dent where i rest my left elbow near the windshield side door while driving and it is not compatible with iphone 12 wireless charging.
I had a 2018 sport 2.0 and had the same problem with my left elbow leaving a dent in the door panel near the window. If you leave the car outside in the hot summer for a couple of days it will go away.
Low profile tires are going to give you more road noise, the sonata doesn’t have awd, also naturally aspirated engines are becoming a thing of the past
Honda’s have always have loud road noise .. I think tires play a big roll. I changed my tires on my ‘08 Accor coupe and it was a big change. However the audio system is a shocker I have a base coupe and I find the audio punches above its weight maybe they cut cost by adding a generic stereo system in this gen
I believe it has to do with the active noise cancellation. My ninth gen Accord had this and it basically killed all the base and any behavior by canceling out what it perceived to be noises. The end result is it rode very quietly, but the radio sucked. But Honda's trying to be up market and claim that people want to quiet ride, but they're doing it by canceling out any personality the radio has. In the developer menus it is possible to turn off the active noise cancellation, and make the digital signal processor flat, which does improve the sound quality. But one should not have to go into the developer menus to actually make the radio and sound system sound good.
Is it me or do the tires take a few minutes to 'wake up'? On my 22 touring, it's a little rough for the first 5 minutes or so. Then it becomes a smoother ride. Maybe it's just a placebo affect. And my biggest knit pick is the wireless charger doesn't charge fast at all. There's no fast charging on my smartphone. 68% battery and it said it'll take over an hour to fully charge.
Thats a characteristic of the 19's with thinner sidewall
Parked for some time the tires will "cave in" temporarily