2018 Honda Accord Review - First Drive
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- For 2018 the Honda Accord sedan has been totally overhauled. Keeping competitors like Toyota and Ford on the defensive, it comes with tons of driver-assistance tech, amplified interior volume and more refinement than ever.
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At this point, Acura as a brand is almost completely irrelevant. It is suppose to be Honda's 'near premium' brand, however Honda's are way more striking, competitive, offer premium amenities and they actually look kinda nice to top things off. This is better than the Acura TLX. The interior alone makes the TLX appear cheap, although the 2018 Camry's interior has a nicer design. Just saying. I like this car alot but I prefer the Camry. Looking forward to a comparison though.
Plus you gotta use premium fuel with Acura vehicles
I really think Honda should absorb Acura and put Acura’s technology in Honda, like the Sh-awd
Amazing point!! Acura needs to step up or step back.
Acura has been irrelevant for many years now. No point in spending the extra money for an Acura, when you can get a fully-loaded Honda with all the features of an Acura for less or about the same amount of money for a base Acura
Tremaine Challenger You will think so until you drive one TLX. TLX is quieter, has superior suspension and steers better.
Honda just seems to be on top of their game
I would take a normally aspirated 2.5 L Toyota or Mazda engine and automatic transmission anytime over a lousy 1.5 L turbo with a CVT. That turbo wont last long and the expense will be a shock to fix. Meanwhile putting around on a broken turbo with a 1.5 L engine will drive the owners rabid.
Leif Vulfila how so? Sounds like a lot of hate. Tires wear out every 3-4 years and cost close to $1,000 to Replace but people still buy cars. Your point is worthless.
Was it top of their game to shrink the driver side leg room? I've driven a Honda Accord since 2002, when my latest Honda goes I'll be done with Accord unless they fix the leg room back to the 2017 Accord level.
Whats with people thinking turbos are so unreliable? I have a 1999 saab with 205k miles on the original turbo. They last as long as you take care of your car...
You people need complaining and haven’t even seen the car in person or test drove it need to stop. I didn’t like from the pics but when i saw it and drove it, it was amazing. And to the engines all y’all on here complaining about the v6 being replaced and the coupe being discontinued really? Sales numbers showed that no one was buying the coupes or v6 also the new 2.0 is way quicker that that v6
Oh man the car was right at the edge.
I've seen a few reviews of this car and so far this is the only reviewer complaining about the steering input/feel of the new Accord.
Sport Mode = "Late for work" Mode 😂
Great review again!
The music + filming... everything!
Great work!
I'm glad the drivetrain in my Type R is being used in the accord, even if it is a bit untuned. I can't to drive and review the Accord when it comes into the dealers, should be A LOT of fun
Excellent review this guy is ALWAYS funnie and HONEST. That dam Camry! Lol
So a Chevy Impala side profile, Honda Civic rear, Dodge charger front, and a Mazda 6 interior
Still think the rear looks more like a 2017 Buick LaCrosse tho but good points
I think side profile looks more like the Audi A7, Buick LaCrosse tail lights
How is this still a mid sized car? Those dimensions are insane! 😂
"Those dimensions are insane!" -- No, they are not. You can always buy a Fit if you like. Some of us are fully grown. I am 6'3". How tall are you?
It's shorter in length than the old Accord
It’s a whale LOL
Toyota4Life I really find it funny that you try to diss on every Honda videos, you know it’s smaller then your beloved Xse right? I guess I shouldnt be surprised, since your name said it all..
mountainhobo I believe he is implying about the interior space, the rear leg room alone eclipse the 300/Charger platforms.
New Hampshire is beautiful as is the accord.
Best midsize sedan.. once again Honda.. great Job. Id deff get this new Accord 2.0T Touring for sure
The new Mazda 6 looks much more better for me
Nice review. Can’t wait to see comparisons with the Camry
Fadic 4 just came out.
From this channel expect the Honda to win,Honda pays their bills so don’t expect a Toyota or any other brand to win.
Smooth Operator oh Honda must be paying motortrend and any other channel that reviewed hondas on the new global platform. Gtfo lol
Fadic 4 Listen Dumbass,write AutoGuide & ask them which company has been their biggest contributor.I don’t need to argue with you to know what I know.
You thought your views paid the bills? Gtfo lol
Great review. You could review rocks and I'd tune in.
*Accord tries to be a sporty family sedan by adding sport mode/features: complaints. Family sedans that are vanilla and don't offer sport features like the Camry's of yore: complaints. Like holy shit. Are these care reviewers EVER satisfied with ANYTHING?*
HAHA...this review is HILARIOUS!!! Is there always an off-camera conversation with the cameraman? If so, I'll be looking for more!
Enjoyed the humourous aspect. Does anyone else see a slight resemblence of the rear roof line of the new accord to that if the Honda crosstour? And on a second note does anyone else think Honda's wheel design decision on this car and the CRV to be rather weak?
Craig Cole is by far one of the best and most entertaining reviewers on UA-cam
Can't remember the last time a car review made me laugh. Awesome review!
So elegant! Like it much!
Pretty fucking sad that volume knobs are praised for being "standard feature". Please don't praise that, but acknowledge that it should have been something that should have never been removed :)
I like the interior; Conserved and refined. Very practical approach to target buyers. Also nice coupelike roofline, butI can't shake off how ugly it is on front and rear end though..
Any info at the introduction regarding drag coefficient? Must have been shared...and thanks for your always "make me smile" reviews.
Man... I like both the Camry and accord... but I really want they to have a true fast back with a hatch instead of a trunk... hell I'd be down for a wagon! Also a panoramic roof in a wagon would be sick! All the headroom, and functionality with the efficiency of a sedan...
Great review. Entertaining and Honest.
Finally a good reviewer
Craig sounds like he like the King Camry better. He mentioned three times that the Camry was better.
Like the current Pilot against the Toyota Highlander, I think the new Accord is gonna struggle against Toyota
let it go bro, toyoTAXI fanboys are delusional. They just love riding along with their toyoTAXI yellowcab fleet and it's dinosaur technology
why is it not called curbed this time? I am confused...
They brought back the Acura beak !!
My God, that front end is fucked...
I'm a big Honda Fan but I really dislike the exterior look of the rear of the car, I prefer the 2017 & 2012 Accord look. The Interior looks amazing on this 2018 model
dude this car is fucking fully loaded... and at this price?? Thats awesome
Which one would you take, the accord or the mazda 6?
Does it have a quiet engine
I actually like the new design. Looks more aggressive than Camry but again Camry looks good as well.
If it had awd I'd buy this in a heartbeat
2018 Honda Accord is pretty good, but a MAJOR problem: it sits way too low.
Pros: Most of the Accord are done well. Back to a more traditional dash board - with Knobs.
Cons: Sits WAY too low, result is poor visibility, lack of headroom, unsafe feeling when others cars tower over you. So low it is hard (requires bending, stooping) to get in and out of the Accord. Low profile tires - which result in poor ride and this helps lower the car further. Final Con, I wish Honda would get rid of the bad push button shifter and just go back to a wonderful standard console shifter.
2:48 *GRANITE!!! Dude, What’s Wrong With Your Hearing???*
lol u guys are funny, I appreciate the jokes, my dad is a geologist :)
Craig got a suit this time!
The 10 speed auto is nice and I'm sure the torque feels pretty good but 252 horsepower is too far under the Camry V6.
CarShow210 the new accord is awesome it feels alot faster that what it reads on paper test the 2.0 its awesome
CarShow210 it's faster than the Camry actually. Somehow they managed to make do with the 10 speed. This car is faster than last year's Accord v6. Check out the review from tfl car
How are you supposed to put a front license plate without blocking the radar?
I like it,and exhaust pipes are amazing,but they need to put them for the CRV SUV
This car looks so much more better than the Camry. I do not care much for the Camry interiors as well. Advantage Accord.
He's a bone smoker but he seems like a cool guy. Makes the review more engaging. And he seems to know his stuff.
For the 2018 Accord LX with Auto (CVT), I can get one under $21000K. I found 1 or 2 offering under 20K in the Midwest areas.
Tous Shong did you buy one? I can only find them for 23k otd
No, I never buy new again. I have learn my lesson so I'll wait for a slightly use one and save 2-3K while it's still looks and runs new. If you don't mind flying out of your state to buy one and save 1-2K then check in on Auto trader.com and get the best price possible. Spend few hundred dollars and save thousand is worth the drives.
Anyway, 23K is the norm so you'll have to go out of your comfort zone to get one cheap as I've mention seconds ago.
with this, who would buy acura?
agree... Acura has been falling behind luxury competitors.. the only one i can possibly get is the MDX but that also needs more tech comparing to the other luxury SUV like Qx60 and even Volvo.. but this Accord beats the TL in term of design and features for the price
It looks good compared to the new Camry. But switching to turbo charged engines, from stalwarts 4 and 6 cylinder engines with an established reputation, is hurting Accord sales. For every new Accord I see on the road, I see at least 4 new Camry's.
100,000 Camrys sold just this year. A little over 60,000 new Accords. That is bad news. A dealer had new Accords for $19,900 in Chattanooga two months ago. When is the last time you have seen a brand new Accord at less than $20,000? In researching and new car possibility, I found Accord only gives you blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert when you move up to the E X model. To that is about a $4,000 increase over the base LX Accord which has most of the things I need. With the Camry you only pay about $900 to get those two extra safety features. I like both cars I prefer the Accord because of its more attractive body. But right now if I had a choice I'd have to buy the Camry.
Not a fan of the Civic XL looks. I'd wait for the Accord refresh in a few years. And I just don't see the manual 1.5T and 2.0T Accords selling well, either.
great review thx
Looks so beautiful.
Awesome 😍
The 2018 Camry doesn't stand a chance in the inevitable comparison tests. This looks better, has a nicer and more functional interior, and the 2.0T is probably going to outrun the 3.5 V-6 in the Camry thanks to the torque and 10-speed auto. Not to mention the Camry is missing a ton of tech features the competitors offers (memory seats, ventilated seats, Android Auto/Apple Carplay to name a few). About the only highlight of the Camry is fuel economy in the 2.5L 4-banger, which is riveting stuff...
He's right on about the steering. Terrible feel.
Hey Craig what color is that car?
Who pays 37k for a 4 cylinder Accord? For that money you can get a very nice A4 or even a base Tesla 3. The sub 30k Accords are a fine value in a family car.
Will Jody & Craig MC (Masters of Ceremony) the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 1st week of December for us U-Tubers ?
YES! They will both be there and will try to do a walkaround of the show!
This man needs to do every review for this company.
I'd still take the Camry over this.
Do a review on a 2018 Hyundai?
Not liking all the detailing on the exterior too many lines I like the sleek simplicity of the accord now. Less is more but it's nice on the inside 🤷🏻♀️
Honda civic SI 2016 wheels in silver??? WTF......
They still look sexy
i used to hate this guy but he proved me wrong
Honda really stepped their game up this year
The more I see this 2018 Accord online, the more the look is starting to grow on me. Hope it looks better in person. But what is up with Honda and their ugly rim designs? It looks awful.
Baasil F. Same here...i want a sport in the 6 speed manual.
I like the sport rims. Hope they fit the 2017
Very nice video and nice car
Just wait for the Hondata Flash. Type R Accord.
This guy looks like the only chance he has of finding love is by walking down the aisle with a Camry.
Japanese Audi A7
William Heinsinger audi sucks
Awesome car
Cough cough....need a type R for us young dads who would love a powerful family hauler without going to AMG or something else.
Acc0rd79 accord type r would be amazing... even better if they put an awd system in it
I think Honda does not want their cars to last more than 10 yrs and that is why they switched the engine to turbo.....
I think Honda just cut their own throat by putting the Turbo junk in the CRV and Accord. They sacrificed HP and reliability for MPG. I just traded my 2014 CRV for a RDX and would buy the 2018 Camry for my wife because it still has the reliable 4 or the V6.
Easily this car wins over the Camry. Exterior is much more elegant and the interior is gorgeous.
Watch this video again, but this time, focus on the massive wrinkles on his giant forehead as he speaks. You're welcome
What location was this shot at?
Never mind... looks like Mt Washington
I've got a 2008 Accord EX-L V6 with Nav. Basically, top of the line...and I absolutely hate it! Honda has lost my interest now and forever!
Fast supporting faster car Honda ever built
WHY did they have to change up the exterior look? Absolutely horrendous. From 2013-2017 the accord was, in my opinion, stunning. Now? Ew.
lol did you just ask why they have to change the look when everyone is telling you that the accord just got redesigned
Ter z What? I know the accord got redesigned. I just don't know WHY it had to be redesigned.
Megan H because things change and Honda doesn't design their cars specifically for Megan h and some other people in the youtube comments
RIP Ford Fusion
Clean Accord = Confusing Camry
Great looking car; I just wish that the hood bulge wasn't as big as Rihanna's forehead.
Honda should have done a long LED H across the back as the tail light. 6 design options > l----------------------l (-----------------) )----------(
{-------------} }------------{ /------------/(slant other way) < would look marvelous at night especially in Platinum white. PICK ONE HONDA cuz the rear doesn't look to nice
very sad Accord not in EU, lucky Americans
WHO’S JANET!?!?!?
The front bumper grill is too exposed. Lots of bug will go in and they will stick on that white color radiation cooling system.
Why am I laughing so hard at this stupid jokes. Good job sir.
Too stiff in sport mode??? That’s the point of sport mode.... not everyone who buys an accord has a fat wife and three sticky kids. Some of us want performance when we want it and comfort other times. Jeez complain about something that works fine..
I'll take a Nissan Maxima SR instead.
Too much zany or a failed attempt at zany?
"The Granite State" - The joke is funny once, don't milk it, it gets tedious.
Rock mineral jokes, hehehehe.
looks boring need more mods
Haha, You got the shit colored one. Late again to the pickup spot, eh?
Like the alloys on the sport version. Overall I like the car.. it's safer design than Toyota Camry
Stick to god damn auto reviews not stupid comedy
Unfortunately, your channel has lost it's way. There is just too much competition that does it better. Good luck.
i voted this down for the awful rock "humor"!
Lost me at "Earth Dreams Technology." Who comes up with this shit?
Andrew Burke
The japanese are masters in giving dumb names to good cars
Lol yeah I agree. Earth Dreams, SkyActiv, lol