Hondas are perfectly designed for the needs of the American market. Just enough for everything you need. Just enough power for highway speeds, just enough space for a family of 4, just enough mpg to work as a commuter, just enough price and running costs to fit most budgets, just enough styling/quality of materials to look nice. I love these cars
Great love letter to the 10th gen accord. A car that has captured the imagination of many tuners and car enthusiasts alike. A car that has won award after award for its balanced comfort and performance. Honda knocked this one out of the park.
The styling is so nice with this sedan. The problem I have is that they pricing is still insane. $22K for a 2018 model with 100K miles? The used car market is still crazy.
I bought a very low mileage 2018 Accord Touring 2.0t in 2020. It was the first import and non V8 car I've ever owned. I've owned from muscle cars to Jags and I see why people are so loyal to Honda and especially the Accord. It is an all around fantastic car.
@@diamondrmp glad you like it, other then the fact honda is FWD only. Honda accumulates much loyal followings over the year because they really do make great cars & often punches above it's weight.... their styling for their lineup is usually the downside.
I love my 2021 Sport, just all around best vehicle ever, Swapped on some Michelin pilot super sport tires made launching perfect, bone stock 4.9 5.0 seconds flat and 13.9 quarter mile, this is all Oklahoma warm climate. 10th gen accord is the goat
I have a 2018 2.0 Touring and I'm glad to be driving this "Dad's sedan" and at 55 years of age and plenty of cars over the years, it's one of the best cars I've ever owned. It's pretty fast in sport mode, handles well, and is a great value for what you get and compared to the overpriced SUV's that are everywhere. I plan on driving it trouble free for many more years.
I'm 31, and this being the first-ever brand new car I've ever purchased (2021 model, sport trim, pearl grey) I feel like I made a great choice. The amount of trunk space/HP/highway MPG I get with it, agreed amazing value. To me, the fact you've likely owned quite a few more vehicles than myself and are loving this car further validates my purchase.
Accord isn't really a dad car anymore its mostly young people driving them. The crossover sub is the new dad car. My Accord sport gets a lot of stares.
I have driven nothing but Hondas and Acuras with V6 engines since 2002. I swore I would never go back to a 4 cylinder car. Had to eat my words. A year and a half ago, I reluctantly purchased a '20 Accord Touring 2.0T and it easily won me over. The engine is an absolute gem. The only thing about my V6 powered cars I miss is the engine sound. But this 2.0T engine never seems underpowered. I'm border line obsessed with my car. The more I drive it, the more I love it! Many, many people have no clue how good the Accord 2.0T actually is. I honestly look forward to driving it every single day.
Say what you will about 4 cyl. Turbo engines, but Honda has been doing ICE engines for all sorts of applications for decades. This Accord engine is basically just a detuned Type R engine stuck into a dad sedan and it's perfect.
@@tonycamaj4560 I had a '16 TLX V6 Advance before getting my Accord Touring 2.0T. No regrets. Don't get me wrong. I loved my TLX but the Accord is a better car overall, and quicker.
As a millennial who loves “sports and race cars” I wouldn’t own any other car than my 18’ EX-L 2.0 10 speed. It is such a practical, yet quick and sporty sedan. I don’t have kids so space isn’t a must for me and yet, I would still stick with the Accord.
I have a 2018 Sport 2.0T manual and I love it. I think the front end is one of the best looking designs out there. And being able to drop a gear and take off is great fun. The features are everything I need and more, to me it's a perfect daily driver.
I had a 2019 1.5 t and I just had to go buy the 2020 2.0t and I’m so glad I did. It’s just my daily grocery getter,but I love knowing that I am driving such a sleeper.
Same here. I got mine just after Christmas in 2022 and I love this car so much. The biggest comments I get about it pertain to the Sonic Gray Pearl color.
I’ve noticed to get the 10-sp auto to work in manual mode with the paddle shifters, it has to be in sport mode. It’ll just auto shift in regular mode. Wasn’t sure if anyone else had commented on that.
Awesome review as always, Sam!! I enjoy how much love you give the Accord on your channel, it's always a blast! I have 2018 Accord Touring 2.0T with the 10 Speed, that I've been running a Stage 3 Tune for for the last year. It's an absolute blast to drive, has lots of features, comfortable, and spacious and this is coming from a previous muscle car owner! Thanks again for your content!
I have been watching accord vids for a week and finally came across your video. One of the best! Good work and video work. Like seeing car exterior in motion too.
Anyone who’s trying to drive it in manual mode which is the paddle shifters and as Sam complained about car going into automatic; the solution to it is that if you drive with paddle shifters(technically manual mode) then first put it in sport mode and it’ll hold the desired gear. That’s real fun when you get to control the rpms!
@@JustinSherrod1991 man bro!! Lol I just ordered the upper and lower mounts hopefully that’ll help lol and maybe some new tires as well. But so far map3 is fire 🔥 car is stock using 4 gallons of e85 and jb4 although you only need e85 for map 4 and 5 it helps keep IATs low temp with lower maps. Thing is amazing best $700 I’ve spent lol . I highly recommend it
@@JustinSherrod1991 honestly I’m not sure I seen a guy dyno 268whp on map 2 which is like 310hp probably some where around 320-330hp on map 4 with e30 mix I would say car pulls really strong I raced a 392 yesterday he was 2 cars behind me at a red light and he couldn’t pass me Racing about 5 blocks but I’m sure is we were side by side on a roll he would probably take me
After so many reviews about seat comfort, styling and infotainment gripes. Finally a proper review from someone that has put rubber to the road with many different cars. Sam you are 100% correct, Honda is killing off the "Sleeper" version of the Accord. It has been around for over 20 years, starting with the v6 (3.0 liter) and ending with the 2.0t, 10 speed transmission. I have owned a few versions of the V6 and the 2.4 liter (CVT) and will soon own a 2.0t once the used car market cools down a tad. I must be the only person that still wants a Dad car. SUV's and Trucks have not appeal to me. I want a easy to park, decent MPG, family car that doesn't cost me a arm and a leg to buy and maintain. I'll get my Corvette when my kid's are out of the house, already know which one. :P But the 11th gen is a turd of an Accord and really a shame to put the "Sport" trim on it at all. Yes the tree huggers will love it, but maintaining a Hybrid is more costly overall. Sorry but giving us a Hybrid with a whopping 209 HP and sluggish acceleration on the Highway, the one place where you need it most is a shame.
Totally agree with you. I still prefer a nice sedan over SUVs or trucks. The Accord 2.0T really checked a lot of boxes for me. Fun to drive, very quick, economical, easy and inexpensive to maintain, very roomy, comfortable, just a complete joy to drive. Don't know why Honda forsook performance with the 11th generation Accord but it is incredibly disheartening. I will be keeping my '21 Accord Touring 2.0T for a good while. If only Honda had nixed the 1.5T engine, made the hybrid powertrain their core offering and kept, (and enhanced), the 2.0T engine for those of us who prefer more power!
One tiny gripe for this car... I drive long trips to my work and the fuel tank capacity is so small... The range is really not that good due to 56 liters tank... Keep in mind that no one uses the entire tank at a time, when you need to fuel what you really used is around 50 liters and that is really not much for this segment... It should have been at least 62 liters so you can use 55-57 of it
Very good review! I really like your review you don’t just live based on hype. You give real criticism. Hopefully you get to have a week with the GLI. It’s a Great fun daily
Drove almost the exact same Accord Sam and I was very impressed with it when i reviewed it. Even though it was a short drive, I could feel how poised and good it felt, an definitely a fantastic daily. Its pretty decently quick with that 2.0L engine.. Excellent video Sam ! :)
Seeing these Accords in that Sonic Gray Pearl color on the roads still dazzles me. This car is sexy as hell. Its sad this generation Accord didn’t sell as much as they anticipated in 2018 when it came out.
I’ve been driving foreign cars since the day I got my license. The first time sitting in the Honda Accord made me feel like the nailed the cheap luxury right in the head.
Love the accord and love the videos that it’s in! The transmission can be touchy at times, but to keep it in full manual you have to swap it into sports mode. You have full control of the transmission once you do that
Great review. Better than the races. Races reviews are for segmented viewers. This type of review covers a wider spectrum of viewers. Honda accod is a great car and I think if the Honda brings the next model with the same tailgate as the civic type R and 300 hp many potential customers including me will change their boring SUV for the accord.
I have a 2019 Sport 2.0 10 speed, I found the only way to keep full manual is to constantly run it in sport mode. It’s a bit annoying but the car definitely has more pep to it. I love surprising people on the highway or from a stop light when it actually hooks.
I've owned my 2.0t 6mt Sport since 2019 and still absolutely love it. 64,xxx miles later and still love driving the car every day. It's fun when you want it, it's comfortable when you want it, and it's the best all-round car on the market. Mine is also in the beautiful "Still Night Pearl" blue x purple metallic color and I still get comments on how good looking it is. Honda NAILED the design with bodylines similar to a A5 Sportback, but even better IMO.
For a very long time I felt about front wheel drive the way that you do. However it doesn't bother me anymore. Maybe it's simply because I'm getting older now. I think that from an efficiency standpoint front wheel drive legitimately is the best. Now that being said if I was a rich middle-aged person having my mid life crisis, I would still want a rear wheel drive performance car to play with on the weekends. But as far as cars to live with on a day-to-day basis (especially considering that I have a job that requires me to go to work even in bad weather like snow and even icy situations), having a front wheel drive car that is very confident, very efficient, and still very fun to drive means more to me in a real world situation than having a rear wheel drive car that might be more fun on a back road on a Sunny Saturday afternoon but isn't as practical to use on a day-to-day basis. It also saves me from having to have an SUV when I don't need one. And yes I do know that all-wheel drive is better in the snow but when there's less than a foot of snow on the ground front wheel drive does just fine for me.
This car is underrated by the factory. Stock Dyno runs prove that. That 10 speed with full bolt one and a good tune will make people with Type R’s and car with insane V8’s a run which will piss all those owners. I should know I own a 21 Sport 2.0. I got this car on a whim not really knowing until after I got it. It’s a sleeper without all that premium surcharge with so sport sedans and sports cars. The 23 Accord has been dumbed down in looks and power.
The touring model is the only 1 that actually has the adaptive dampers it also has the heads up display cooled & heated seats that r full leather. Mine is the 2020 2.0t touring I'm in no hurry 2 trade her off
Honda said the Hybrid will be their top performing model. My guess is the 2.0t will stay building on that with the Hybrid. Bringing a bit more power at 300hp. I was disappointed you did not touch on the suspension with the adaptive dampers on this Touring. It’s better then the Sport suspension with those adaptive dampers. They really help when pushing the car and taking corners. That being said. The 2.0t Touring is the best Accord ever made and we have owned a lot of Accord’s. We love our 21 Touring and it’s a keeper.
I don't abuse mine as much but as far as I can tell when you're in sport mode, that's when you can manually shift without worrying about the vehicle automatically shifting
I would love to see the 11th gen Hybrid utilize the 2.0T, but not sure Honda would let that happen. Just as long as they don't combine a CVT with it. A 2.0T PHEV SH-AWD would be a rocket. As long as Honda could keep the weight in check.
I moved to rural Alberta, Canada last year and needed a new saloon car. It fell between the 10th Gen Accord 2.0 or Genesis G80 Sport. Went with the Genesis as it offered AWD. However that Accord was great too.
Sam, incredible review and tribute to the Legendary Honda Accord, however the Accord 2.0T Touring in the US is no where near $33K. It runs $39,545 with US destination charges. The 2.0T Sport is $34,755, which would be my choice in it's respective class. I am looking forward to seeing the 11th gen, however ngl, a little worried at the same time.
@@LexCTF wait a little bit for the market to settle, in Chicago it’s already calmed down to where I can get one of these about 1500 off MSRP from most dealers, perhaps slightly more if I’m lucky
couldn't agree more, it really had gotten way too expensive. Lucky I bought my 2020 sport 2.0T early of year 2021, when everything was down due to pandemic. Got it out the door at $30k lmao
The Touring in the US is closer to $40k. In fact, a used 2021 Touring with 25k miles on it is selling for $40k on the used market right now. So I can sell my used 2021 Touring for as much as I paid for it when new.
Does accord this gen seats are lowered than the other gen? i found this gen is abit too sporty, also the roof is really lower than before which makes it harder to get in-out
I don't have a 2.0 T but I got a 1.0 T Sport and I love it. It really is a big car still not fully use to it's size coming from a 2010 Mazda 3 but I love it. Love the color of mine too Still Night Pearl is gorgeous
Idk if it works the same but in the RDX I drove, you have to have it in sport mode to hold the gear to redline, it'll go back to auto after a while in drive
I would love for Honda to add awd and keep the weight down. I know it wont happen because it would cannibalize sales from the lackluster TLX Type S but man would that be nice!
If the setup between the 10th Gen Civic is in anyway similar to the Accord. I believe that if you switch the Accords transmission to Sport mode and toggle the paddle shifters up or down. Then you will engage the manual mode fully. I found that out on my 2020 Civic Sport. If you want to switch it back to full automatic then just shift to Drive and the transmission should revert back to it's normal mode. Love the Accord, but I'm very much in love with my Civic Sport as well. It may not have the hp or torque but it is very much a reliable daily, and fun back roads carver none the less.
Just test drove a 2.0T accord and I fell absolutely in love with it, but my only worry is how reliable are the 2.0T engines in the long run? I’ve been told that Hondas aren’t as reliable as they used to be, ive been looking at V6 Camrys , Mazda 6 turbos and 2.0T accords , I think both are great cars but I’ve been leaning towards the accord , but I want whatever car I get to last
You can't go wrong with honda, to me engine wise they are more reliable then Toyotas unless you are getting into Lexus but they tend to have some electrical issues down the years unlike Toyota.
As it turns out the 1.5T engine in the Accord has suffered some issues but overall the 2.0T engine has been rock solid! Excellent powertrain from Honda. Too bad they don't offer it anymore in the '23 and newer Accords.
hold the upshift paddle down for a couple seconds - that puts it into full manual mode, of course Honda wont let you go hardcore with it though but it should hold gears and respond like a manual mode - at least it does in my 2020 Ody, I can rev it all the way out and it does not go back into auto mode
Mys Mercedes 350 e sport finally became too expensive to repair. I test drove a C class Mercedes, 400 series BMW and an Audi. All had a 2.0 turbo engine. All required premium fuel. The 2018 Accord had just hit the streets.I read an interesting review in Car and Driver prompting an Accord test drive. I chose the 2.0 T LX version and it turned me into a believer instantly. 255 horses on regular fuel. 0-60 in 5.4 seconds. I average 34 mpg at 70 mph. The car is larger than my Mercedes inside. Great electronic array and downright comfortable on long trips. I drive the mountains of N.C. routinely and the Accord handles great. I’ ve owned 3 BMW’s, 1 porshe, a mazda RX7 turbo and a Mercedes e350 sport. The Accord is by far the best deal on the market, a real sleeper. The 2.0 T LX is no longer available and the Sport or Touring model is required for the 2.0 T. I just hope Honda keeps the many excellent features of this model when it is updated in 2024. Honda, Listen ! No CVT. Eight speeds would be plenty. I wouldn’t care about more HP. I too am a rear wheel drive fan, BUT. The Accord handles so well I hardly notice it is FWD. Honda. Don’t mess it up. You have a real winner that dragged me away from Germany. I want to hook up again . Don’t mess it up !
Hondas are perfectly designed for the needs of the American market. Just enough for everything you need. Just enough power for highway speeds, just enough space for a family of 4, just enough mpg to work as a commuter, just enough price and running costs to fit most budgets, just enough styling/quality of materials to look nice.
I love these cars
I don't think anyone else in UA-cam has more Accord 2.0T drag race videos than me 😅
Time to check it out verify and sub duhhhh
I love your channel bro lol I’ve had my 2022 Sonic grey 2.0t sport since April and I love it especially with my jb4
Definitely one of the reasons I started hitting the track!
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@SSDracer you and @Sam CarLegion are two big reasons I have an FBO 2.0t accord 🤘🏽 appreciate you guys!
I love my 2.0. I sold many of my coworkers on this car and now we have an Accord row at my jobs parking lot😂.
nice 😂
Really cool. Once you try Honda you never look back! Tell me about it
My 2019 touring 2.0 is the best car I’ve ever owned. Won’t be my last Accord, as long as Honda keeps making them!
Great love letter to the 10th gen accord. A car that has captured the imagination of many tuners and car enthusiasts alike. A car that has won award after award for its balanced comfort and performance.
Honda knocked this one out of the park.
The styling is so nice with this sedan. The problem I have is that they pricing is still insane. $22K for a 2018 model with 100K miles? The used car market is still crazy.
i got my 2019 for 25k with 24k miles 2 years ago
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Wow. I paid 27k off showroom floor for my 19 in 18😝. And it's a 6 spd my KBB value is still 25k for it with 63k miles. That's crazy on depreciation.
I just bought an Accord Sport brand new no markup. You have to just try harder.
I bought my 2.0 for 27k a year ago and it appraised for 32k today
I bought a very low mileage 2018 Accord Touring 2.0t in 2020. It was the first import and non V8 car I've ever owned. I've owned from muscle cars to Jags and I see why people are so loyal to Honda and especially the Accord. It is an all around fantastic car.
@@zMischeivous Oh excuse me, the Accord is my first JAPANESE/foreign car! Either way it is still classified as an import.
@@diamondrmp glad you like it, other then the fact honda is FWD only. Honda accumulates much loyal followings over the year because they really do make great cars & often punches above it's weight.... their styling for their lineup is usually the downside.
I got my hands on a 2019 2.0t in a 6 speed and i’ve driven it 25k miles and i still love it!
I love my 2021 Sport, just all around best vehicle ever, Swapped on some Michelin pilot super sport tires made launching perfect, bone stock 4.9 5.0 seconds flat and 13.9 quarter mile, this is all Oklahoma warm climate. 10th gen accord is the goat
11.51 @123mph 480whp accord here 👍👍
I have a 2018 2.0 Touring and I'm glad to be driving this "Dad's sedan" and at 55 years of age and plenty of cars over the years, it's one of the best cars I've ever owned. It's pretty fast in sport mode, handles well, and is a great value for what you get and compared to the overpriced SUV's that are everywhere. I plan on driving it trouble free for many more years.
I have the same car and I’ve enjoyed driving it for the last 3 years.
I'm 31, and this being the first-ever brand new car I've ever purchased (2021 model, sport trim, pearl grey) I feel like I made a great choice. The amount of trunk space/HP/highway MPG I get with it, agreed amazing value. To me, the fact you've likely owned quite a few more vehicles than myself and are loving this car further validates my purchase.
Accord isn't really a dad car anymore its mostly young people driving them. The crossover sub is the new dad car. My Accord sport gets a lot of stares.
The irony is this is more performance oriented in spirit than the TLX precision crafted performance.
Now if only they looked like the 2014/2015 Accords, those were peak aesthetics.
I have driven nothing but Hondas and Acuras with V6 engines since 2002. I swore I would never go back to a 4 cylinder car. Had to eat my words. A year and a half ago, I reluctantly purchased a '20 Accord Touring 2.0T and it easily won me over. The engine is an absolute gem. The only thing about my V6 powered cars I miss is the engine sound. But this 2.0T engine never seems underpowered. I'm border line obsessed with my car. The more I drive it, the more I love it! Many, many people have no clue how good the Accord 2.0T actually is. I honestly look forward to driving it every single day.
Question Andy...Does the Accord drive more sporty or somewhere in between sporty & luxurious cause I can't decide the Accord or an Acura?
Say what you will about 4 cyl. Turbo engines, but Honda has been doing ICE engines for all sorts of applications for decades. This Accord engine is basically just a detuned Type R engine stuck into a dad sedan and it's perfect.
@@callen7436 I would say it falls more on the sporty side. It’s definitely fun to drive. Using Sport mode is a trip.
Sounds horrible in my opinion. TLX V6 A spec driver
@@tonycamaj4560 I had a '16 TLX V6 Advance before getting my Accord Touring 2.0T. No regrets. Don't get me wrong. I loved my TLX but the Accord is a better car overall, and quicker.
I love how Sam tells us how much space it has for people over 6 feet…no one else really does that. This is why I love his channel
Every Accord review I've seen does that no offense.
I’m 6’1 and there’s more than enough space for me to drive comfortably and for my rear passengers to be comfortable as well
As a millennial who loves “sports and race cars” I wouldn’t own any other car than my 18’ EX-L 2.0 10 speed. It is such a practical, yet quick and sporty sedan. I don’t have kids so space isn’t a must for me and yet, I would still stick with the Accord.
Stay strong accord and sedans that still here
I’ve owned two Accords. Hands down one of the most reliable cars ever.
I have a 2018 Sport 2.0T manual and I love it. I think the front end is one of the best looking designs out there. And being able to drop a gear and take off is great fun. The features are everything I need and more, to me it's a perfect daily driver.
Own the 2.0T Accord and I can say it is a solid car hands down.
I had a 2019 1.5 t and I just had to go buy the 2020 2.0t and I’m so glad I did. It’s just my daily grocery getter,but I love knowing that I am driving such a sleeper.
How do they compare?
Never driven a 2.0 but I have driven a 1.5 with the cvt and they’re incredibly boring.
Bought that exact car 3 weeks ago. Sonic grey 2.0t touring. Love it so far
Same here. I got mine just after Christmas in 2022 and I love this car so much. The biggest comments I get about it pertain to the Sonic Gray Pearl color.
I've had my 2021 Accord Sport 2.0T for just over a year now...and I can't say enough about it...it's like a love affair...
'21 Accord Touring 2.0T here and I totally relate. Look forward to driving it every single day and I'm borderline obsessed with it.
I think I'm obsessed with my Accord 🤭
I’ve noticed to get the 10-sp auto to work in manual mode with the paddle shifters, it has to be in sport mode. It’ll just auto shift in regular mode. Wasn’t sure if anyone else had commented on that.
You can manually shift using the paddles in regular mode. Great for engine braking. It won't return to auto mode until you're cruising again.
@@Pknuckles1804 I wouldn't engine break in a honda trans, coming from experience
Awesome review as always, Sam!! I enjoy how much love you give the Accord on your channel, it's always a blast! I have 2018 Accord Touring 2.0T with the 10 Speed, that I've been running a Stage 3 Tune for for the last year. It's an absolute blast to drive, has lots of features, comfortable, and spacious and this is coming from a previous muscle car owner! Thanks again for your content!
I thoroughly enjoy my dad sedan.
Great review Sam! Definitely many many luxury features for the price. Can’t go wrong with the Accord.
Sam, you need to do more car reviews. I love your Drag Race videos , but your delivery when reviewing is spot on. Keep making videos ny friend
This video just increased the value of my 2018 accord 2.0t, 6spd.
I love the 10 speed auto, makes the car feel special, it runs through the gears quickly and is the reason that 252hp feels like more than it is.
It also makes around 280hp, people often dyno them at 235whp
I have been watching accord vids for a week and finally came across your video. One of the best! Good work and video work. Like seeing car exterior in motion too.
Got a '20 2.0 Sport. Love seeing it on your channel. Always nice to see you give it props. Keep up the great videos @SamCarLegion.
I'm a single 22 year old PhD student, and I would want this car for life.
Anyone who’s trying to drive it in manual mode which is the paddle shifters and as Sam complained about car going into automatic; the solution to it is that if you drive with paddle shifters(technically manual mode) then first put it in sport mode and it’ll hold the desired gear. That’s real fun when you get to control the rpms!
Best mod I've done to my 2018 Accord 2.0 Sport (manual) was new tires. It help a LOT to keep the traction at full throttle
@@JustinSherrod1991 can't go wrong with those.
Get you a jb4 map 3 is an amazing daily map 4 is crazy can’t wait for map 5
@@JustinSherrod1991 man bro!! Lol I just ordered the upper and lower mounts hopefully that’ll help lol and maybe some new tires as well. But so far map3 is fire 🔥 car is stock using 4 gallons of e85 and jb4 although you only need e85 for map 4 and 5 it helps keep IATs low temp with lower maps. Thing is amazing best $700 I’ve spent lol . I highly recommend it
I've had some garbage energy saver tires on mine since I got it a year ago and I finally got some pilot sports, can't wait to throw them on.
@@JustinSherrod1991 honestly I’m not sure I seen a guy dyno 268whp on map 2 which is like 310hp probably some where around 320-330hp on map 4 with e30 mix I would say car pulls really strong I raced a 392 yesterday he was 2 cars behind me at a red light and he couldn’t pass me Racing about 5 blocks but I’m sure is we were side by side on a roll he would probably take me
After so many reviews about seat comfort, styling and infotainment gripes. Finally a proper review from someone that has put rubber to the road with many different cars.
Sam you are 100% correct, Honda is killing off the "Sleeper" version of the Accord. It has been around for over 20 years, starting with the v6 (3.0 liter) and ending with the 2.0t, 10 speed transmission. I have owned a few versions of the V6 and the 2.4 liter (CVT) and will soon own a 2.0t once the used car market cools down a tad.
I must be the only person that still wants a Dad car. SUV's and Trucks have not appeal to me. I want a easy to park, decent MPG, family car that doesn't cost me a arm and a leg to buy and maintain. I'll get my Corvette when my kid's are out of the house, already know which one. :P
But the 11th gen is a turd of an Accord and really a shame to put the "Sport" trim on it at all. Yes the tree huggers will love it, but maintaining a Hybrid is more costly overall. Sorry but giving us a Hybrid with a whopping 209 HP and sluggish acceleration on the Highway, the one place where you need it most is a shame.
Totally agree with you. I still prefer a nice sedan over SUVs or trucks. The Accord 2.0T really checked a lot of boxes for me. Fun to drive, very quick, economical, easy and inexpensive to maintain, very roomy, comfortable, just a complete joy to drive. Don't know why Honda forsook performance with the 11th generation Accord but it is incredibly disheartening. I will be keeping my '21 Accord Touring 2.0T for a good while. If only Honda had nixed the 1.5T engine, made the hybrid powertrain their core offering and kept, (and enhanced), the 2.0T engine for those of us who prefer more power!
One tiny gripe for this car... I drive long trips to my work and the fuel tank capacity is so small... The range is really not that good due to 56 liters tank... Keep in mind that no one uses the entire tank at a time, when you need to fuel what you really used is around 50 liters and that is really not much for this segment... It should have been at least 62 liters so you can use 55-57 of it
Very good review! I really like your review you don’t just live based on hype. You give real criticism. Hopefully you get to have a week with the GLI. It’s a Great fun daily
Drove almost the exact same Accord Sam and I was very impressed with it when i reviewed it. Even though it was a short drive, I could feel how poised and good it felt, an definitely a fantastic daily. Its pretty decently quick with that 2.0L engine.. Excellent video Sam ! :)
Throw a downpipe and a tune and it goes from being quick to being fast.
Seeing these Accords in that Sonic Gray Pearl color on the roads still dazzles me. This car is sexy as hell. Its sad this generation Accord didn’t sell as much as they anticipated in 2018 when it came out.
I’ve been driving foreign cars since the day I got my license. The first time sitting in the Honda Accord made me feel like the nailed the cheap luxury right in the head.
It’s a handsome car that has grown on me over the years. Looks very premium; especially in the evening.
I would have a hard time giving up my Touring. Amazing car
Love the accord and love the videos that it’s in! The transmission can be touchy at times, but to keep it in full manual you have to swap it into sports mode. You have full control of the transmission once you do that
My grandmother has one of these, she loves it!
Great review. Better than the races. Races reviews are for segmented viewers. This type of review covers a wider spectrum of viewers. Honda accod is a great car and I think if the Honda brings the next model with the same tailgate as the civic type R and 300 hp many potential customers including me will change their boring SUV for the accord.
I have a '21 Touring 2.0 in White diamond pearl. Love this car!!!!!
I have a 2019 Sport 2.0 10 speed, I found the only way to keep full manual is to constantly run it in sport mode. It’s a bit annoying but the car definitely has more pep to it. I love surprising people on the highway or from a stop light when it actually hooks.
Stunning vehicle, love the Honda Accord
I love my 18 accord 2.0
Great video!
Sam is taking UA-cam by storm ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@10:17 with the car having 10 gears, it actually helped me during a long daily commute, i was cruising at 1700-1800rpm 70mph @3,000ft, 33.5mpg average
I've owned my 2.0t 6mt Sport since 2019 and still absolutely love it. 64,xxx miles later and still love driving the car every day. It's fun when you want it, it's comfortable when you want it, and it's the best all-round car on the market. Mine is also in the beautiful "Still Night Pearl" blue x purple metallic color and I still get comments on how good looking it is. Honda NAILED the design with bodylines similar to a A5 Sportback, but even better IMO.
can you do the 2022 wrx automatic vs the accord or something competitive. I would like to see how fast the auto goes thanks!
Bought the manual version 2:0t, and I love it. Note the best part of my day, is the drive to and from work.
What’s your thoughts on the manual
For a very long time I felt about front wheel drive the way that you do. However it doesn't bother me anymore. Maybe it's simply because I'm getting older now. I think that from an efficiency standpoint front wheel drive legitimately is the best. Now that being said if I was a rich middle-aged person having my mid life crisis, I would still want a rear wheel drive performance car to play with on the weekends. But as far as cars to live with on a day-to-day basis (especially considering that I have a job that requires me to go to work even in bad weather like snow and even icy situations), having a front wheel drive car that is very confident, very efficient, and still very fun to drive means more to me in a real world situation than having a rear wheel drive car that might be more fun on a back road on a Sunny Saturday afternoon but isn't as practical to use on a day-to-day basis. It also saves me from having to have an SUV when I don't need one. And yes I do know that all-wheel drive is better in the snow but when there's less than a foot of snow on the ground front wheel drive does just fine for me.
This car is underrated by the factory. Stock Dyno runs prove that. That 10 speed with full bolt one and a good tune will make people with Type R’s and car with insane V8’s a run which will piss all those owners. I should know I own a 21 Sport 2.0. I got this car on a whim not really knowing until after I got it. It’s a sleeper without all that premium surcharge with so sport sedans and sports cars. The 23 Accord has been dumbed down in looks and power.
I have literally this exact same car. Fully loaded 2.0 touring in grey
The touring model is the only 1 that actually has the adaptive dampers it also has the heads up display cooled & heated seats that r full leather. Mine is the 2020 2.0t touring I'm in no hurry 2 trade her off
put it in sport mode and interact with the paddles to keep it in manual mode.
this was such a cool video !
Thank you
Love these cars. Don't own one, but I'm pretty sure I'll pick up a used one eventually. Sat in a few at the dealer too.
The AWD version with a little bit more power and 360 camera view and etc, that's actually TLX 🙃 But then it becomes 4200 pounds 🤦♂️
It's not true all wheel drive, better than nothing though. Weight is nothing, a two door Bentley weighs more, and is basically a rocket boat.
Honda said the Hybrid will be their top performing model. My guess is the 2.0t will stay building on that with the Hybrid. Bringing a bit more power at 300hp. I was disappointed you did not touch on the suspension with the adaptive dampers on this Touring. It’s better then the Sport suspension with those adaptive dampers. They really help when pushing the car and taking corners.
That being said. The 2.0t Touring is the best Accord ever made and we have owned a lot of Accord’s. We love our 21 Touring and it’s a keeper.
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I own a 2021 in silver. Love it.
Oh man! I love that car! Here in the Philippines, those Accords and Camrys are considered luxury car. Would love to own one in manual transmission! 😀
I don't abuse mine as much but as far as I can tell when you're in sport mode, that's when you can manually shift without worrying about the vehicle automatically shifting
Had a 19 sport with red katzkin leather seats car was fun and worth the money, traded her this year for the big brother type S
How were those Katzskin seats? Thinking of upgrading mines to red but have read mixed reviews of quality
I would love to see the 11th gen Hybrid utilize the 2.0T, but not sure Honda would let that happen. Just as long as they don't combine a CVT with it. A 2.0T PHEV SH-AWD would be a rocket. As long as Honda could keep the weight in check.
I moved to rural Alberta, Canada last year and needed a new saloon car. It fell between the 10th Gen Accord 2.0 or Genesis G80 Sport. Went with the Genesis as it offered AWD. However that Accord was great too.
Sam, incredible review and tribute to the Legendary Honda Accord, however the Accord 2.0T Touring in the US is no where near $33K. It runs $39,545 with US destination charges. The 2.0T Sport is $34,755, which would be my choice in it's respective class. I am looking forward to seeing the 11th gen, however ngl, a little worried at the same time.
I got quoted 46k out the door here in Texas for a white Touring model, prices are crazy!
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That is crazy, and you could even go up a class for that. If of course, they weren't marked up as well.
@@LexCTF wait a little bit for the market to settle, in Chicago it’s already calmed down to where I can get one of these about 1500 off MSRP from most dealers, perhaps slightly more if I’m lucky
couldn't agree more, it really had gotten way too expensive. Lucky I bought my 2020 sport 2.0T early of year 2021, when everything was down due to pandemic. Got it out the door at $30k lmao
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Nice man, enjoy it.
I personally think it's going to be better than the new 11th gen the more I see of it.
I so much love Honda Accord, have and watched almost all videos but still hoping to get money to buy one for myself.
Sam please make sure the owners of the accord have good tires. I changed mine and wow it’s like a different car. BF Goodrich
g-force comp 2 🙌🏽
Well i am glad i got my 2.0 , coz for 2023 they ditched the 2.0...all the power for a fuel economy ....
Very nice car for sure. Kinda rare now to find at the dealers. Most of the dealerships are stocked up with SUVs. I can always find CR-V or Pilot.
Amazing design! 😎😎👍👍👍👍
Love my tuned '18 SNP 2.0T 10AT.
The Touring in the US is closer to $40k. In fact, a used 2021 Touring with 25k miles on it is selling for $40k on the used market right now. So I can sell my used 2021 Touring for as much as I paid for it when new.
Its the gentlemans type r Sam:) thats what we call it in the 10th gen honda world.
Does accord this gen seats are lowered than the other gen? i found this gen is abit too sporty, also the roof is really lower than before which makes it harder to get in-out
I don't have a 2.0 T but I got a 1.0 T Sport and I love it. It really is a big car still not fully use to it's size coming from a 2010 Mazda 3 but I love it. Love the color of mine too Still Night Pearl is gorgeous
Can you take a look at the 2022 or 23 kia stinger gt line 2.5l it's a blast to drive and I haven't seen one on your channel
In the upcoming model the only updates I want is better taillight design, more power and bring manual back if possible. Perfect.
In Sport mode, you can manual shift and it stays in the gear. Non-sport mode, it can upshift.
I have a Sport 2.0 - PRESS SPORT - and when you shift it will stay in manual mode. Mine does, love my DAD car.
Idk if it works the same but in the RDX I drove, you have to have it in sport mode to hold the gear to redline, it'll go back to auto after a while in drive
I have a Accord 🤝 I love it I also have CR-V love it too I have been Driving Hondas 🚗 from 1992 love them.
I would love for Honda to add awd and keep the weight down. I know it wont happen because it would cannibalize sales from the lackluster TLX Type S but man would that be nice!
The 9th gen Accord is the best as far as styling. It’s my favorite Accord body style ever, especially in the Sport trim.
If the setup between the 10th Gen Civic is in anyway similar to the Accord. I believe that if you switch the Accords transmission to Sport mode and toggle the paddle shifters up or down. Then you will engage the manual mode fully. I found that out on my 2020 Civic Sport. If you want to switch it back to full automatic then just shift to Drive and the transmission should revert back to it's normal mode. Love the Accord, but I'm very much in love with my Civic Sport as well. It may not have the hp or torque but it is very much a reliable daily, and fun back roads carver none the less.
Honda should give it 4WD and 300 bhp, then it’ll be nearly a perfect car.
I have this generation and I hope they don't decrease the power because it's quick. If you spinning get different wheels.
I love mine with all my heart
Just test drove a 2.0T accord and I fell absolutely in love with it, but my only worry is how reliable are the 2.0T engines in the long run? I’ve been told that Hondas aren’t as reliable as they used to be, ive been looking at V6 Camrys , Mazda 6 turbos and 2.0T accords , I think both are great cars but I’ve been leaning towards the accord , but I want whatever car I get to last
You can't go wrong with honda, to me engine wise they are more reliable then Toyotas unless you are getting into Lexus but they tend to have some electrical issues down the years unlike Toyota.
As it turns out the 1.5T engine in the Accord has suffered some issues but overall the 2.0T engine has been rock solid! Excellent powertrain from Honda. Too bad they don't offer it anymore in the '23 and newer Accords.
hold the upshift paddle down for a couple seconds - that puts it into full manual mode, of course Honda wont let you go hardcore with it though but it should hold gears and respond like a manual mode - at least it does in my 2020 Ody, I can rev it all the way out and it does not go back into auto mode
Ok those first 4 seconds of the video really seemed like if the accord was RWD, I’ve never seen a FWD car go a bit sideways like that 😅
If you want to go full manual, you have to use the paddles in sport mode.
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Mys Mercedes 350 e sport finally became too expensive to repair. I test drove a C class Mercedes, 400 series BMW and an Audi. All had a 2.0 turbo engine. All required premium fuel. The 2018 Accord had just hit the streets.I read an interesting review in Car and Driver prompting an Accord test drive. I chose the 2.0 T LX version and it turned me into a believer instantly. 255 horses on regular fuel. 0-60 in 5.4 seconds. I average 34 mpg at 70 mph. The car is larger than my Mercedes inside. Great electronic array and downright comfortable on long trips. I drive the mountains of N.C. routinely and the Accord handles great. I’ ve owned 3 BMW’s, 1 porshe, a mazda RX7 turbo and a Mercedes e350 sport. The Accord is by far the best deal on the market, a real sleeper. The 2.0 T LX is no longer available and the Sport or Touring model is required for the 2.0 T. I just hope Honda keeps the many excellent features of this model when it is updated in 2024. Honda, Listen ! No CVT. Eight speeds would be plenty. I wouldn’t care about more HP. I too am a rear wheel drive fan, BUT. The Accord handles so well I hardly notice it is FWD. Honda. Don’t mess it up. You have a real winner that dragged me away from Germany. I want to hook up again . Don’t mess it up !
And they messed it up. Must not have read your post. Keep your 10th generation with the 2.0T. You've got a great car.