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I have had my 2013 Accord Sport for a year now and I love this vehicle. The mileage is excellent, average about 26 in the city plus the engine is as smooth as silk. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone interested in the Honda Accord. The final selling point was the reliability rating I got from my family mechanic--who said I couldn't go wrong with the Accord.
Disagree with the passengers assessment that the instrument panel, etc. is too "techie" for a 40 year old businessman. I'm a 40 something businessman who came of age with Apple, Microsoft, and the beginning of the internet. 20 years ago it was 1995 and I was in my 20's. I'm sorry, but it wasn't exactly stone knives and bearskins. I've evolved and adapted to all the innovations as they've come along. So I'm not daunted at all with the instrument panel and the overall technology. I think it's a little arrogant and presumptuous to assume that just because you're not currently 20 something that technology is something to be afraid of or avoided. Or worse, something that has to be vastly simplified so that poor elderly technophobes can understand and use it.
I just brought the 2014 Accord Sport, in Black, with 6- Speed manual trans. I've read most of the reviews, and researched extensively the Accord Sport. This is a car you can live with for many years. Like the BMV's, it's about Driving!! In a few years, there will be no manual transmissions, so why not get the best. Sunroof, nah, buy a convertible. $22,900 for a Sport, with everything I need, and don't need. There's are childish responses from some, comparing it to a Hyundai, or Kia. Childish because, the driving dynamics aren't there for the Korean cars. If, hydraulic steering was still being offered, it would be the best, but for the money, I couldn't find ANYTHING that compares with the Accord Sport, with manual transmission, for the price.. Give us Sport owners a break. We drive our cars, and still have money for other things. You can pay a lot more for less, but you get so much with the Honda Accord Sport, given it will be extremely rare to find a manual transmission in years to come. I love the driving experience of the Accord Sport.
I'm over 40 and the interior to my test is everything that I wish for. I'm very surprise that this accord wasn't car of the year, but that doesn't mean anything because I remember my neighbor bought 2008 car of the year[Malibu]. went the warranty expire became all type of electric problems including door actuator malfunction , one of the headlights get water inside and who knows what will be next. I will take a Honda or Toyota in a heart beat ,especially a "Honda".
5 years later, I don't regret one bit for making this purchase. The best engine that I ever drove (JFYI, I lease a BMW 320i during the same time). My mileage was consistently above 32 in highways, which is phenomenal considering how much power the vehicle has ...
I don't usually like Honda styling, but this car looks great with those rims and more aggresive grill. Certainly a great value. On the interior dash design, I think it's got a lot of monotone colored plastic, which is typical of imports. No accents make it look kinda cheap. But for the value offered, that's easy to live with.
I love my 2013 Accord Sport Crystal Black. I also have an 05 Accord EX. I barely use the sun roof on it. So no I don't have to get used to not have a sun roof on my 2013 Sport.
Dave, your review and my research lead me to buy the 2015 Honda Accord Sport in Crystal Pearl Black brand new off lot with 6 miles in 2015! 83k miles, no major issues, use it for Turo rentals now and random errands. Still love it.
I'm considering this Accord for a good used car. In doing some research, I've found a lot of negative comments on the seats. Most of the complaints stem from the seats which seem to be poorly designed as to cause lower back aches and pains. Also, there are comments about how the head rests are designed, resulting in pain and stiffness in the neck. I do want to use the car for long road trips, but the seat complaints have me worried. Any long time owner's feedback about this would be helpful.
I think honda was attempting to go for a futuristic look with the interior. Especially with the dual displays in the newer models. I really wish they included a sunroof. Maybe we'll see one in the future accord. Good honest review guys!
I was watching this and other Honda Accord Sport videos on UA-cam pretty much on repeat for 2 weeks as a result I internalized myself with the car before I went to the dealership for a testdrive. After doing some competitive shopping I finally got the car in Obsidian Blue last week!. As far as accessories go, i got splash guards and wheel locks. The Honda Accord sport is a great car for its price point!. You really do get MORE car for your money!
Hey Dave, I saw this review months ago and it made me want to test drive the new Accord. I had a 2011 Crosstour and albeit, it was a nice it had no character. I test drove a 2013 Sport 6speed manual and I loved it! For the price, you get so much and when I drove my car through Malibu Canyon and onto Pacific Coast Highway, I knew I made the right choice! Thanks for your review!
Just bought this car. Have own two past Honda accord and I'm super excited. The best feature: Bluetooth connectivity to play media from the phone. The perfect add on to make it a classier, cream leather seats and window tinting. $2000 cost but were hoping this is some what an investment in hopes of return
I just bought this car in black and I love it. Just got out of BMW 545i and I don't miss the power and know I won't miss the repair bills! I measured up the interior dimensions of a lot of cars, and this one is huge, especially the back seat. 35 mpg but I'm pulling 37 in the econ/neuter mode. 4 speaker radio leaves a little to be desired, but Pandora and bluetooth pulling from your iphone helps. Drive it you will like it. A couple grand more than a civic.... step UP people!
Forgot to mention that the car I test-drove was 6-speed manual which is very slick and precise and the clutch is the lightest I've ever experienced. I haven't had a chance to try it myself on these snow covered streets, but some people claim that this manual trans accord can go 0-100 km/h in 6.6 sec. Maybe that's where Honda justifies a "Sport" designation, but I agree, it should not apply to a CVT which is a whole second slower.
Can you guys do a "spirited drive" review of 6 speed manual sport somewhere away from traffic, perhaps on a racetrack? It's apparently a real fun to drive.
This car is a home run for Honda love it, specially after last model which I did not like that much. I'll buy one for sure with the V6 engine though, it has automatic transmission w/sport mode. Great review guys.
Test drove this car, it feels luxurious, very quiet and handles well with a lot of feedback from the (electric) steering. The body roll is very minimal, at times it felt "almost" like my old 1999 BMW 323i and that's a big compliment to a front wheel drive sedan. The engine is not as smooth like beemer's inline six, but still sounded fairly nice for a four cylinder, and has a plenty torque at around 4000 rpm. I was impressed with the dash design and I am 40 years old too!!
The outside is pretty apealing but the inside needs a lot of work. I was originally shopping to buy my Wife an Accord, when I drove it I thought it was nice, the Nissan didn't bother, but when we drove the Optima SX, truly I really never thought I would buy one just gave them a try, but when I drove the SX 274hp turbo and the interior was amazing with plenty of leg room front and back and the outside we bought the pearl white with panoramic sun roof we just had to have it. And again we gave it a try cause Me being a former German car mechanic knowing that Peter Schreyer, had designed this car we just had to check it out. And we fell in love and bought it. Great car Kia!
Nice review. I bought a '15 Sport Accord with CVT. The blonde guy lost credibility when he said the Accord was built in Tokyo lol. It's been built in Ohio since 1983. You did a great job tho.
Its a Sport model it comes with stiffer suspension better exhaust note and harder tires, i love the way it drives and handles, although im getting a suspension kit to lower it, im keeping the rims though just gonna powder coat them gold!
I'm 23, I have a white 2014 Honda Accord sport. I wish they had a sunroof as you guys talked about. I love everything about the car and have almost no complaints, except it feels like I'm not getting 25/35 mpg. The truck needs to have a key hole but other than that I love everything about my car.
I have the 2014 sport in white, and i love it. its great. i like the no keyhole in the trunk, thats old school and eventually rusts. i just wish it had a sunroof since its the "sport" trim, but i'll live with it lol
Extremely comfortable seats, especially the 10-way power adjustable driver seat. High quality cloth in the Sport would be my choice over leather in the upper trims.
Good review guys. I've got my SUV list. Now I'm working on my sedan list. The Sport trim has excellent standard features. So, I added it to my list. With regards to the interior, well, I like a "sexy" dash and this isn't so sexy but it does surpass my minimum needs. Lastly, I do admit that I like the safety features of the EX-L (w/out Nav) but have ZERO desire to dish out an almost extra $5k more.
I’m looking into the 2013 coming from a suv owner of Jeep. I’m now a first time mom so something reliable is what I’m looking for. I know Hondas are very good cars and always has been . As far as crash testing and the different ones suck as sport, lx etc I’m still not sure
I think it's funny how you say that maybe 40 year olds (like me) may not like the "tuner" kind of look. Keep in mind, we 40 year olds drove a ton of legendary tuner vehicles. Not being critical just that it gave me a chuckle when I heard it. Good job fellas. I like your reviews.
Not sure about US but in Canada, even the base model comes with front heated seats, backup camera and 17 inch alloys as standard, USB, bluetooth etc. Sport adds 18-inch wheels, dual zone climate, nicer cloth and dual pipe exhaust (4 more hp). Extra $6k in EX-L and touring will give you, sunroof, sat-nav, leather, front/rear heated seats, Lane-watch system (which btw is pretty cool), front collision warning, AHA cloud system, Pandora and some other gadgets..is it worth the extra $? Not sure!
Hope that Honda has finally solved the excess oil consumption issue that plagued some Accords for the 2003-2012 model years. I was very disappointed with my last Accord (and I've owned three).
I agree it's a bit too much to call it a sport, but if you ignore that fact and test drive this car (try 6 speed manual) you will be blown away as I was with how it drives, accelerates and handles in corners. Possibly the best road handling front wheel drive sedan today. Don't need a 6 cylinder at all!
For clarification, Honda does offer a sunroof on the Accord EX and above trim levels... The LX and Sport models do not have the option. As for the Dash being too "Techy", I would venture to say it may have been a stretch to find a complaint. If anything, Honda has simplified their dash, made it more user friendly, and operationally sound. The interior is more of a "poor man's Audi", as opposed to overdone. Interesting position from a man who loves his German cars?
I would like to see a sunroof option and the top stereo option in the sport. I think Honda should offer the sport as an option to any accord model lx, ex etc. Not as it's own model.
I believe the reason for not having a keyhole on the trunk is because its more luxurious gotta have the key word there in the first place Plus less chance of rusting
after 6.5 yrs with my 2013 accord LX automatic, this car is solid. it lacks the following essentials: heated mirrors, noise level can be high as front side window seals are poorly designed. my suspension has taken a lot of NYC potholes . Better suspension would be nice. the worst driver seating ergonomics with a seat that has no support at all. the seat could use more padding and support . wish I had fog lights and better head lights. I did an upgrade of head lights on my own to improve the visibility. Other cars have a bit more horsepower, we should have the basic honda accord with at least 190 to 195 HP. Gas consumption is ok, Nyc driving I get 24.5 MPG. Highway I get about 33MPG, sometimes I can get high to about 37MPG but that is with cruise control.
That's in Canada. Here in the U.S., you have to spring for the EX trim level to get heated seats and, I believe, auto-dimming mirrors. Sure, the Elantra may be a class below the Accord, but when features become standard in the class below, it definitely colors buyer's expectations of the equipment levels in the class above. Compared to the equipment levels in my Elantra, Honda still seems stingy with the Accord lineup. Well, unless backup cameras and lane departure cameras carry a lot of weight.
I just bought this car, I love the interior I love how it feels im a 31 years old professional so the tech side of it I actually like, its good enough to show up at a meeting its good enough to just go out and have fun.
head gasket seals had to be replaced at 58,000 Miles due to car leaking oil and that was the worst thing I had to do and the most expensive. overall just oil changes and new tires as the car came with very cheese continental tires..
thats like saying " oh the accord has backup camera standard and the lexus es doesnt". the sonata doesnt have standard backup camera and the accord does, now thats a better comparison.
ya, some sort of incomplete right cranial nerve 3 palsy involving CN 6 also. Likely congenital but some are acquired from trauma or compression from a meningioma in the cavernous sinus since 6 is involved. An MRI would be nice..
Wife and I are looking at new cars... Malibu, Accord, Fusion, and Camry are on our lists, and your videos make it even harder HAHA! But we enjoying watching them! Thanks!
USMCKoontz You couldn't have picked a more competitive and similar segment!? Each gets between 22-25 mpg in the city and 34-36 mpg on the hwy and all start around 23k. Have you test driven all of them yet? Dave
We have test driven so far 2012 Fusion 2011 and a 2012 Malibu 2013 Impala Were looking for something Used in the 11-14k price range.Years 2011-2013.. Any recommendations?
@charan kumar - I don't know about installing a sunroof after the fact but you can get on in the EX / EX-L / LX-S models. And yes, you can get paddle shifters. - Dave
In 4 months if all it costs is gas and an oil change, I'd say you did well. Keep on enjoying the Honda. You can't go wrong with a Honda! Thanks for the info.
Sport Manual does 0-60 in 6.6 sec and that's pretty sporty for a 4 cylinder sedan...I couldn't care less about no leather, LED's or navi. It has enough luxury for me with very comfy seats (heated) and dual zone climate.
Not worth getting a V-6? Seems odd. I have a 4 cylinder Acura TSX and I am beginning to feel that there's not enough power, especially when accelerating.
The Accord interior LOOKS pretty great. But equipment is still lacking. My Hyundai Elantra has heated front seats and auto-dimming mirror for significantly less money. And it's nearly as roomy inside. Honda has made great strides with this new Accord compared to the outgoing model, but I don't think it's QUITE caught up with the competition in terms of style OR content. The Kia Optima continues to be the class of this class when it comes to value and style.
I keep my cars for a long time (15 to 20 years) and would therefore be very reluctant to buy anything with a CVT until the technology becomes more reliable.
I am the original owner of a 1998 Camry LE with only 109K miles and though it has been a fine and reliable car overall, it still is not as good as my 1986 Accord LX was, esp. in handling! What I have HATED about the Camry are all the parts that have broken like the driver's side exterior handle, gas cap door spring, and alot of parts in the interior. Just so VERY frustrating and I expected better quality from Toyota. By the end of the year, I plan on getting a 2013 Accord EX-L 4-cylinder.
more tuned suspension LED lights aren't found on "sport" vehicles per say, those are more on luxurious vehicles like audi, lexus..why do you think they have LED lights on the upper trims.. like i said, leather seats on a "sport" vehicle, that Civic Si doesnt have leather seats
Exterior is good quality love my Honda Sport I would rather much have this material than leather. I just wish it was a different color I have black it’s hard to keep clean but once it’s detailed 🥰
GREAT video, gents, but not sure if you can get paddle shifters in the sedan models above the Sport model but let me know if you can. I was a bit concerned about what Mike Smith said about the CVT. Perhaps his car was a lemon and had a problem but no review I have seen and read said anything about this problem, I am seriously considering the EX-L sedan for a purchase. Thanks again for your GREAT videos!
Great Review!! I prefer the Fully Loaded EX-L V6 for the fact that it has more Power,Sun Roof, Key less Ignition and is only 2 or 3 mpg shy compared next to the smaller 4 cylinder version. As for the Interior yes I agree with Alex that it seems very Techy n just looks very confusing with all the buttons and what not on the Steering wheel but other then that Everything is Phenomenal on the New Accord. Excited to get mine this April!
Could this color be a Modern steel metallic? Hematite is not available in Sport model, at least not for public, not sure about auto journalists. Maybe it's the lighting but I think hematite also has a little shade of green.
Its tough for honda, I would say 5 to 7 years ago, the were at the top for reliability, but now mazda, the Korean makers, and American car makers have caught up.
Is this a forum of Hyundai lovers???...hahaha, I am happy for you guys that you love your "boxes on wheels" so much. Sonata's road handling is described as noticeably harsh in comparison to Fusion, Altima and Accord with on-center steering feel and front tires often loosing traction on acceleration. I understand why your level of "equipment" is so important to you over how the car drives. So if you need a car for grocery shopping, Hyundai is a perfect choice.
An honest un-biased opinion, as I have been looking for a while now for what car to buy. The Honda cars are nice to look at but the interior seems like the parts are majority plastic, I feel like the components are a bit cheap as well as the buttons on the dashboard. I do not like that the navigation isn't just full touch screen and that it is located so far. The steering wheel also seems majority plastic. I feel like the design needs another update as they have been rocking this same concept design since 2008 with some slight modifications. As with the other competitors I think the ford fusion titanium has an upper advantage. In my opinion you get more bang for your buck with the fusion. You get great fuel economy, One huge navigation screen which is fully touch screen and has a smooth Microsoft based software, Smart key access where you just open the door without any buttons on the door handles or the need of pressing the buttons on the key fob, simply just touch the door handle outside to lock, and of coarse the push button to start. It also has blind spot detection, rear view camera, 2 HD decently sized screens on the odometer where you can display almost about everything about the car and you can interchange them as well. It has all around car sensors to prevent you from hitting curbs, walls, or cars from the front and the back. It even has cruise control pacing which will slow down automatically if a car comes closer to you while on cruise control and will speed up when its free. It even has park assist, it parallel parks automatically! It has huge space and even the steering wheel feels more sturdy. With the AWD you get about the same fuel economy as the Honda accord v6 and it has great drive overall. They even paid Aston Martin for their front grill design that makes the car look very luxurious. Just driving the car you feel like your in a huge sturdy expensive car with a lot of technology also with great fuel efficiency. So right now I cant really find anything that beats the technology and price for the Ford Fusion Titanium. If anybody can show me one thats better than Im open to listening
Thanks for the video review!! Really bummed on how Honda cut corners on this model (no sun roof, 4 speaker sound system). Why could they not have installed a 6 speaker sound system and made the sun roof optional? Everything else about this car is perfect in my books: Handling, response, turning response, drive, aesthetics interior and exterior....really torn about going with this or the EX....do I give up the better sound system and music for looks?
@sal990 - we probably won't be getting any 2012's from our suppliers anymore - all new vehicles will most likely be 2013's. Is there something about the 2012 Camry SE that you wanted to know/see? - Dave
I own Civic SI, and I think Accord Sports can be my secondary car. Anyway, if Honda has this 9th gen Accord few years ago. My secondary car will be Accord Sport instead of TL.
How do you find the engine sound of Honda's VTEC vs. BMW's sweet muted growl? I used to own 1999 323i ans loved it's super smooth engine and driving, NOT so much the repair bills. I find the Accord's engine has a certain unique growl starting at 2500 rpm, but higher rpm's sound great!
Thanks dave. Does the paddle shifters come only for sport model or it is available for all CVT equipped ones? I'm looking for paddle shifters and sunroof in one model..
Thanks for the new Accord review! I have a 09 exl v6, and i can get up to 30mpg on the highway, the ninth gen accord(v6)can get up to 34mpg,with 7 more hp so is not too much of a difference between the 4 cyl @35mpg.
The turbo charger?? This is just a 4 cylinder VTEC with direct injection, there is no turbo in Honda accord sport, only a less restrictive dual pipe exhaust busting engine's 185 hp to 189. It's the Econ Mode of driving that electronically controls the engine output and the A/C load that help the fuel economy.
Interesting review. I question one of the comments about investment bankers buying these... Good looking car, wish there had been more feedback about how it drove, what type of tires were on the car considering the snowy conditions.
Very good review, I like the music and direction. I was wondering what SUV do you guys recommend for heavy winters of Minnesota under $35,000. I would greatly appreciate your answer. Thanks, Vamshi.
I'm also 6'5"/6'6" and first time buying a car since my 2002 Nissan Sentra. Head room is definitely a concern. Why are the LX and Sport the only options? Is that due to the lack of a sunroof, which adds about an inch of headroom? Was thinking the Sport had a sunroof, but maybe not... Would like an EX-L possibly if I could get it without the sun roof...
Great video guys as always! I like your car comments and sense of humor. My brother just bought a 2013 Accord Sport 4-cylinder but since I want more at a fair price, I am looking at the EX-L 4 cylinder. I think Honda would sell more Sports if they had a color other than black for the interior and offered leather as an option along with a moonroof. What I HATE about Hondas is that the back seat does not fold down in two parts like my 1998 Camry does. Honda, can you change this, please????
Was all set to buy one of these then looked at some consumer reviews and there was a whole thread discussing how the CVT jerked quite noticeably while accelerating slowly in the 5-40 mph range. DId either of you notice this and do you have any resources to find out more about the issue? thanks in advance
I love my 08 EX Accord Sedan but my only qualm with Honda is very rigid on options with trim levels and you have to give up the "Sport" for an EX to get a sunroof. Being that is it 3 inches shorter and dimensions are smaller than mine have they reclassified it as mid-size from full like mine?
I'd like you to tell us what you like and dislike about the car. Your opinion carries more gravity than some schlub who borrowed the car from Honda H.Q. What if any mechanical &/or technical problems come with the car? You know what I mean here.
The reason why Honda put the "Earth Dream Technology" on the motor, is because Honda is the most fuel efficient car manufacturer auto maker out there...
I have a 12accord and love this one but I hate that Honda doesn't offer AWD accords. I would be all over them. I guess I will trade my accord in and buy a used Acura TL SH-AWD
Everyman Driver, would you favor the Accord Sport over the Mazda 6 or is it about even? Thinking about trading my '13 Subie Outback cause of seat discomfort.
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I have had my 2013 Accord Sport for a year now and I love this vehicle. The mileage is excellent, average about 26 in the city plus the engine is as smooth as silk. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone interested in the Honda Accord. The final selling point was the reliability rating I got from my family mechanic--who said I couldn't go wrong with the Accord.
Disagree with the passengers assessment that the instrument panel, etc. is too "techie" for a 40 year old businessman. I'm a 40 something businessman who came of age with Apple, Microsoft, and the beginning of the internet. 20 years ago it was 1995 and I was in my 20's. I'm sorry, but it wasn't exactly stone knives and bearskins. I've evolved and adapted to all the innovations as they've come along. So I'm not daunted at all with the instrument panel and the overall technology. I think it's a little arrogant and presumptuous to assume that just because you're not currently 20 something that technology is something to be afraid of or avoided. Or worse, something that has to be vastly simplified so that poor elderly technophobes can understand and use it.
I just brought the 2014 Accord Sport, in Black, with 6- Speed manual trans. I've read most of the reviews, and researched extensively the Accord Sport. This is a car you can live with for many years. Like the BMV's, it's about Driving!! In a few years, there will be no manual transmissions, so why not get the best. Sunroof, nah, buy a convertible. $22,900 for a Sport, with everything I need, and don't need. There's are childish responses from some, comparing it to a Hyundai, or Kia. Childish because, the driving dynamics aren't there for the Korean cars. If, hydraulic steering was still being offered, it would be the best, but for the money, I couldn't find ANYTHING that compares with the Accord Sport, with manual transmission, for the price.. Give us Sport owners a break. We drive our cars, and still have money for other things. You can pay a lot more for less, but you get so much with the Honda Accord Sport, given it will be extremely rare to find a manual transmission in years to come. I love the driving experience of the Accord Sport.
I did the same research, came to the same conclusion, bought the same car.
Me too, except for I went for the V6 coupe! A wee bit sexier even!
He's complaining because "too high-tech" ? Lmao... Wow, go back to the 90's then.
I'm over 40 and the interior to my test is everything that I wish for. I'm very surprise that this accord wasn't car of the year, but that doesn't mean anything because I remember my neighbor bought 2008 car of the year[Malibu]. went the warranty expire became all type of electric problems including door actuator malfunction , one of the headlights get water inside and who knows what will be next. I will take a Honda or Toyota in a heart beat ,especially a "Honda".
5 years later, I don't regret one bit for making this purchase. The best engine that I ever drove (JFYI, I lease a BMW 320i during the same time). My mileage was consistently above 32 in highways, which is phenomenal considering how much power the vehicle has ...
Just bought this exact car in 2021 and absolutely love it!
I don't usually like Honda styling, but this car looks great with those rims and more aggresive grill. Certainly a great value. On the interior dash design, I think it's got a lot of monotone colored plastic, which is typical of imports. No accents make it look kinda cheap. But for the value offered, that's easy to live with.
I love my 2013 Accord Sport Crystal Black. I also have an 05 Accord EX. I barely use the sun roof on it. So no I don't have to get used to not have a sun roof on my 2013 Sport.
Dave, your review and my research lead me to buy the 2015 Honda Accord Sport in Crystal Pearl Black brand new off lot with 6 miles in 2015! 83k miles, no major issues, use it for Turo rentals now and random errands. Still love it.
I'm considering this Accord for a good used car. In doing some research, I've found a lot of negative comments on the seats. Most of the complaints stem from the seats which seem to be poorly designed as to cause lower back aches and pains. Also, there are comments about how the head rests are designed, resulting in pain and stiffness in the neck. I do want to use the car for long road trips, but the seat complaints have me worried. Any long time owner's feedback about this would be helpful.
I think honda was attempting to go for a futuristic look with the interior. Especially with the dual displays in the newer models. I really wish they included a sunroof. Maybe we'll see one in the future accord. Good honest review guys!
no sunroof. deal breaker :(
I was watching this and other Honda Accord Sport videos on UA-cam pretty much on repeat for 2 weeks as a result I internalized myself with the car before I went to the dealership for a testdrive. After doing some competitive shopping I finally got the car in Obsidian Blue last week!. As far as accessories go, i got splash guards and wheel locks. The Honda Accord sport is a great car for its price point!. You really do get MORE car for your money!
Hey Dave, I saw this review months ago and it made me want to test drive the new Accord. I had a 2011 Crosstour and albeit, it was a nice it had no character. I test drove a 2013 Sport 6speed manual and I loved it! For the price, you get so much and when I drove my car through Malibu Canyon and onto Pacific Coast Highway, I knew I made the right choice! Thanks for your review!
Just bought this car. Have own two past Honda accord and I'm super excited. The best feature: Bluetooth connectivity to play media from the phone. The perfect add on to make it a classier, cream leather seats and window tinting. $2000 cost but were hoping this is some what an investment in hopes of return
I just bought this car in black and I love it. Just got out of BMW 545i and I don't miss the power and know I won't miss the repair bills! I measured up the interior dimensions of a lot of cars, and this one is huge, especially the back seat. 35 mpg but I'm pulling 37 in the econ/neuter mode. 4 speaker radio leaves a little to be desired, but Pandora and bluetooth pulling from your iphone helps. Drive it you will like it. A couple grand more than a civic.... step UP people!
I'm near 40 and love the Tuner look while being a Business Man myself.
Forgot to mention that the car I test-drove was 6-speed manual which is very slick and precise and the clutch is the lightest I've ever experienced. I haven't had a chance to try it myself on these snow covered streets, but some people claim that this manual trans accord can go 0-100 km/h in 6.6 sec. Maybe that's where Honda justifies a "Sport" designation, but I agree, it should not apply to a CVT which is a whole second slower.
Can you guys do a "spirited drive" review of 6 speed manual sport somewhere away from traffic, perhaps on a racetrack? It's apparently a real fun to drive.
Great review. I ended up purchasing this exact car and color.
Im.about to get it as a young man In 20s how did it hold up? Does it have lane switch ?
@@XTen1000DaysX I just got one. I love it bro
@@typhan9010 nice 2013 gang 👌
Me too but I got the manual 😉!
This car is a home run for Honda love it, specially after last model which I did not like that much. I'll buy one for sure with the V6 engine though, it has automatic transmission w/sport mode. Great review guys.
Test drove this car, it feels luxurious, very quiet and handles well with a lot of feedback from the (electric) steering. The body roll is very minimal, at times it felt "almost" like my old 1999 BMW 323i and that's a big compliment to a front wheel drive sedan. The engine is not as smooth like beemer's inline six, but still sounded fairly nice for a four cylinder, and has a plenty torque at around 4000 rpm. I was impressed with the dash design and I am 40 years old too!!
The outside is pretty apealing but the inside needs a lot of work. I was originally shopping to buy my Wife an Accord, when I drove it I thought it was nice, the Nissan didn't bother, but when we drove the Optima SX, truly I really never thought I would buy one just gave them a try, but when I drove the SX 274hp turbo and the interior was amazing with plenty of leg room front and back and the outside we bought the pearl white with panoramic sun roof we just had to have it. And again we gave it a try cause Me being a former German car mechanic knowing that Peter Schreyer, had designed this car we just had to check it out. And we fell in love and bought it. Great car Kia!
Nice review. I bought a '15 Sport Accord with CVT. The blonde guy lost credibility when he said the Accord was built in Tokyo lol. It's been built in Ohio since 1983. You did a great job tho.
Its a Sport model it comes with stiffer suspension better exhaust note and harder tires, i love the way it drives and handles, although im getting a suspension kit to lower it, im keeping the rims though just gonna powder coat them gold!
chuck Norris I have test driven the car and the CVT is nice in this car.
The cvt in this car is great no lag, shifts perfectly fine.. drive one before talking junk.
I'm 23, I have a white 2014 Honda Accord sport. I wish they had a sunroof as you guys talked about. I love everything about the car and have almost no complaints, except it feels like I'm not getting 25/35 mpg. The truck needs to have a key hole but other than that I love everything about my car.
I have the 2014 sport in white, and i love it. its great. i like the no keyhole in the trunk, thats old school and eventually rusts. i just wish it had a sunroof since its the "sport" trim, but i'll live with it lol
Extremely comfortable seats, especially the 10-way power adjustable driver seat. High quality cloth in the Sport would be my choice over leather in the upper trims.
Good review guys. I've got my SUV list. Now I'm working on my sedan list. The Sport trim has excellent standard features. So, I added it to my list. With regards to the interior, well, I like a "sexy" dash and this isn't so sexy but it does surpass my minimum needs. Lastly, I do admit that I like the safety features of the EX-L (w/out Nav) but have ZERO desire to dish out an almost extra $5k more.
Japanese is "import feel" and German is not? Wtf. Lose the other guy, this format does not work if he's just talking out of his ass.
Walter Black Please visit my most recent work. The other guy quit 18 months ago. - Dave
I’m looking into the 2013 coming from a suv owner of Jeep. I’m now a first time mom so something reliable is what I’m looking for. I know Hondas are very good cars and always has been . As far as crash testing and the different ones suck as sport, lx etc I’m still not sure
I think it's funny how you say that maybe 40 year olds (like me) may not like the "tuner" kind of look. Keep in mind, we 40 year olds drove a ton of legendary tuner vehicles. Not being critical just that it gave me a chuckle when I heard it.
Good job fellas. I like your reviews.
Not sure about US but in Canada, even the base model comes with front heated seats, backup camera and 17 inch alloys as standard, USB, bluetooth etc. Sport adds 18-inch wheels, dual zone climate, nicer cloth and dual pipe exhaust (4 more hp). Extra $6k in EX-L and touring will give you, sunroof, sat-nav, leather, front/rear heated seats, Lane-watch system (which btw is pretty cool), front collision warning, AHA cloud system, Pandora and some other gadgets..is it worth the extra $? Not sure!
Hope that Honda has finally solved the excess oil consumption issue that plagued some Accords for the 2003-2012 model years. I was very disappointed with my last Accord (and I've owned three).
I own this car and I think it's great. I wish I had a sunroof. Btw my wife and I are 35 so I guess we are old compared to the 26yr old
I agree it's a bit too much to call it a sport, but if you ignore that fact and test drive this car (try 6 speed manual) you will be blown away as I was with how it drives, accelerates and handles in corners. Possibly the best road handling front wheel drive sedan today. Don't need a 6 cylinder at all!
For clarification, Honda does offer a sunroof on the Accord EX and above trim levels... The LX and Sport models do not have the option.
As for the Dash being too "Techy", I would venture to say it may have been a stretch to find a complaint. If anything, Honda has simplified their dash, made it more user friendly, and operationally sound. The interior is more of a "poor man's Audi", as opposed to overdone. Interesting position from a man who loves his German cars?
I would like to see a sunroof option and the top stereo option in the sport. I think Honda should offer the sport as an option to any accord model lx, ex etc. Not as it's own model.
I believe the reason for not having a keyhole on the trunk is because its more luxurious gotta have the key word there in the first place Plus less chance of rusting
after 6.5 yrs with my 2013 accord LX automatic, this car is solid. it lacks the following essentials:
heated mirrors, noise level can be high as front side window seals are poorly designed. my suspension has taken a lot of NYC potholes . Better suspension would be nice. the worst driver seating ergonomics with a seat that has no support at all. the seat could use more padding and support . wish I had fog lights and better head lights. I did an upgrade of head lights on my own to improve the visibility. Other cars have a bit more horsepower, we should have the basic honda accord with at least 190 to 195 HP. Gas consumption is ok, Nyc driving I get 24.5 MPG. Highway I get about 33MPG, sometimes I can get high to about 37MPG but that is with cruise control.
That's in Canada. Here in the U.S., you have to spring for the EX trim level to get heated seats and, I believe, auto-dimming mirrors. Sure, the Elantra may be a class below the Accord, but when features become standard in the class below, it definitely colors buyer's expectations of the equipment levels in the class above. Compared to the equipment levels in my Elantra, Honda still seems stingy with the Accord lineup. Well, unless backup cameras and lane departure cameras carry a lot of weight.
I bought one based on all the rave reviews, I trade in my coupe v6. I really find no faults and enjoy this car very much.
I just bought this car, I love the interior I love how it feels im a 31 years old professional so the tech side of it I actually like, its good enough to show up at a meeting its good enough to just go out and have fun.
head gasket seals had to be replaced at 58,000 Miles due to car leaking oil and that was the worst thing I had to do and the most expensive.
overall just oil changes and new tires as the car came with very cheese continental tires..
thats like saying " oh the accord has backup camera standard and the lexus es doesnt". the sonata doesnt have standard backup camera and the accord does, now thats a better comparison.
I just noticed the blonde guys eyes are bi-directional.
ya, some sort of incomplete right cranial nerve 3 palsy involving CN 6 also. Likely congenital but some are acquired from trauma or compression from a meningioma in the cavernous sinus since 6 is involved. An MRI would be nice..
dem trees I concur
Thank you, Doug! - Dave
Wife and I are looking at new cars... Malibu, Accord, Fusion, and Camry are on our lists, and your videos make it even harder HAHA! But we enjoying watching them! Thanks!
USMCKoontz You couldn't have picked a more competitive and similar segment!? Each gets between 22-25 mpg in the city and 34-36 mpg on the hwy and all start around 23k. Have you test driven all of them yet? Dave
We have test driven so far
2012 Fusion
2011 and a 2012 Malibu
2013 Impala
Were looking for something Used in the 11-14k price range.Years 2011-2013.. Any recommendations?
USMCKoontz I posted your question to our Facebook Fans.... you should check out the responses. Good stuff. facebook.com/EverymanDriver
Ok sweet I will do that. I didnt know about your facebook but I will like the page also :) thanks
USMCKoontz Just bought this car last week... Love it
@charan kumar - I don't know about installing a sunroof after the fact but you can get on in the EX / EX-L / LX-S models. And yes, you can get paddle shifters. - Dave
Well I am 52 years old and the instrument panel looks ok to me. Remember many of us "old" people have grown up with "tech" from its early roots....I
In 4 months if all it costs is gas and an oil change, I'd say you did well.
Keep on enjoying the Honda. You can't go wrong with a Honda!
Thanks for the info.
Sport Manual does 0-60 in 6.6 sec and that's pretty sporty for a 4 cylinder sedan...I couldn't care less about no leather, LED's or navi. It has enough luxury for me with very comfy seats (heated) and dual zone climate.
Not worth getting a V-6? Seems odd. I have a 4 cylinder Acura TSX and I am beginning to feel that there's not enough power, especially when accelerating.
@SLICK AcuHonda - Glad you liked it - Dave
push start is standard on the EX & above trims.
The Accord interior LOOKS pretty great. But equipment is still lacking. My Hyundai Elantra has heated front seats and auto-dimming mirror for significantly less money. And it's nearly as roomy inside. Honda has made great strides with this new Accord compared to the outgoing model, but I don't think it's QUITE caught up with the competition in terms of style OR content. The Kia Optima continues to be the class of this class when it comes to value and style.
I keep my cars for a long time (15 to 20 years) and would therefore be very reluctant to buy anything with a CVT until the technology becomes more reliable.
I am the original owner of a 1998 Camry LE with only 109K miles and though it has been a fine and reliable car overall, it still is not as good as my 1986 Accord LX was, esp. in handling! What I have HATED about the Camry are all the parts that have broken like the driver's side exterior handle, gas cap door spring, and alot of parts in the interior. Just so VERY frustrating and I expected better quality from Toyota. By the end of the year, I plan on getting a 2013 Accord EX-L 4-cylinder.
Ugh just noticed in the video, unlike the EX model (which is the next step up) there is no rear air conditioning/heating.
more tuned suspension
LED lights aren't found on "sport" vehicles per say, those are more on luxurious vehicles like audi, lexus..why do you think they have LED lights on the upper trims..
like i said, leather seats on a "sport" vehicle, that Civic Si doesnt have leather seats
Sport Model should have:
Sunroof, Push button start, underbody spoilers & Aha audio
which makes sport model really a sport model!
Exterior is good quality love my Honda Sport I would rather much have this material than leather. I just wish it was a different color I have black it’s hard to keep clean but once it’s detailed 🥰
5 years later and this car still looks good, I’m about to buy one! And where did you guys film this video, Northern California?
Eastern Washington state.
To open the trunk i believe you have to slide your finger above the honda symbol or somewhere near it
GREAT video, gents, but not sure if you can get paddle shifters in the sedan models above the Sport model but let me know if you can. I was a bit concerned about what Mike Smith said about the CVT. Perhaps his car was a lemon and had a problem but no review I have seen and read said anything about this problem, I am seriously considering the EX-L sedan for a purchase. Thanks again for your GREAT videos!
The center console is too techy? Wtf, it's all tactile buttons..
Great Review!! I prefer the Fully Loaded EX-L V6 for the fact that it has more Power,Sun Roof, Key less Ignition and is only 2 or 3 mpg shy compared next to the smaller 4 cylinder version. As for the Interior yes I agree with Alex that it seems very Techy n just looks very confusing with all the buttons and what not on the Steering wheel but other then that Everything is Phenomenal on the New Accord. Excited to get mine this April!
I am surprised you did not mention you can get the sport with a manual, which I consider the preferred way
Could this color be a Modern steel metallic? Hematite is not available in Sport model, at least not for public, not sure about auto journalists. Maybe it's the lighting but I think hematite also has a little shade of green.
Excellent camera work and production
Its tough for honda, I would say 5 to 7 years ago, the were at the top for reliability, but now mazda, the Korean makers, and American car makers have caught up.
Is this a forum of Hyundai lovers???...hahaha, I am happy for you guys that you love your "boxes on wheels" so much. Sonata's road handling is described as noticeably harsh in comparison to Fusion, Altima and Accord with on-center steering feel and front tires often loosing traction on acceleration. I understand why your level of "equipment" is so important to you over how the car drives. So if you need a car for grocery shopping, Hyundai is a perfect choice.
An honest un-biased opinion, as I have been looking for a while now for what car to buy. The Honda cars are nice to look at but the interior seems like the parts are majority plastic, I feel like the components are a bit cheap as well as the buttons on the dashboard. I do not like that the navigation isn't just full touch screen and that it is located so far. The steering wheel also seems majority plastic. I feel like the design needs another update as they have been rocking this same concept design since 2008 with some slight modifications. As with the other competitors I think the ford fusion titanium has an upper advantage. In my opinion you get more bang for your buck with the fusion. You get great fuel economy, One huge navigation screen which is fully touch screen and has a smooth Microsoft based software, Smart key access where you just open the door without any buttons on the door handles or the need of pressing the buttons on the key fob, simply just touch the door handle outside to lock, and of coarse the push button to start. It also has blind spot detection, rear view camera, 2 HD decently sized screens on the odometer where you can display almost about everything about the car and you can interchange them as well. It has all around car sensors to prevent you from hitting curbs, walls, or cars from the front and the back. It even has cruise control pacing which will slow down automatically if a car comes closer to you while on cruise control and will speed up when its free. It even has park assist, it parallel parks automatically! It has huge space and even the steering wheel feels more sturdy. With the AWD you get about the same fuel economy as the Honda accord v6 and it has great drive overall. They even paid Aston Martin for their front grill design that makes the car look very luxurious. Just driving the car you feel like your in a huge sturdy expensive car with a lot of technology also with great fuel efficiency. So right now I cant really find anything that beats the technology and price for the Ford Fusion Titanium. If anybody can show me one thats better than Im open to listening
kevin malig Might have seemed a bit biased to the ford fusion, but i really am looking for another car thats better.
Thanks for the video review!! Really bummed on how Honda cut corners on this model (no sun roof, 4 speaker sound system). Why could they not have installed a 6 speaker sound system and made the sun roof optional?
Everything else about this car is perfect in my books: Handling, response, turning response, drive, aesthetics interior and exterior....really torn about going with this or the EX....do I give up the better sound system and music for looks?
@sal990 - we probably won't be getting any 2012's from our suppliers anymore - all new vehicles will most likely be 2013's. Is there something about the 2012 Camry SE that you wanted to know/see? - Dave
I own Civic SI, and I think Accord Sports can be my secondary car.
Anyway, if Honda has this 9th gen Accord few years ago. My secondary car will be Accord Sport instead of TL.
Did I see that correctly no 60/40 rear seat???? As for the back end its trying too hard to be bimmerish...
Dave- Does it come with paddle shifters on the steering ? And is there a chance to install sunroof?
My 2013 Kia Optima SX had 274 hp. And it looks amazing...
How do you find the engine sound of Honda's VTEC vs. BMW's sweet muted growl? I used to own 1999 323i ans loved it's super smooth engine and driving, NOT so much the repair bills. I find the Accord's engine has a certain unique growl starting at 2500 rpm, but higher rpm's sound great!
Thanks dave. Does the paddle shifters come only for sport model or it is available for all CVT equipped ones? I'm looking for paddle shifters and sunroof in one model..
Thanks for the new Accord review! I have a 09 exl v6, and i can get up to 30mpg on the highway, the ninth gen accord(v6)can get up to 34mpg,with 7 more hp so is not too much of a difference between the 4 cyl @35mpg.
The turbo charger?? This is just a 4 cylinder VTEC with direct injection, there is no turbo in Honda accord sport, only a less restrictive dual pipe exhaust busting engine's 185 hp to 189. It's the Econ Mode of driving that electronically controls the engine output and the A/C load that help the fuel economy.
Interesting review. I question one of the comments about investment bankers buying these... Good looking car, wish there had been more feedback about how it drove, what type of tires were on the car considering the snowy conditions.
Very good review, I like the music and direction. I was wondering what SUV do you guys recommend for heavy winters of Minnesota under $35,000. I would greatly appreciate your answer. Thanks, Vamshi.
I'm also 6'5"/6'6" and first time buying a car since my 2002 Nissan Sentra. Head room is definitely a concern.
Why are the LX and Sport the only options? Is that due to the lack of a sunroof, which adds about an inch of headroom? Was thinking the Sport had a sunroof, but maybe not... Would like an EX-L possibly if I could get it without the sun roof...
Great video guys as always! I like your car comments and sense of humor. My brother just bought a 2013 Accord Sport 4-cylinder but since I want more at a fair price, I am looking at the EX-L 4 cylinder. I think Honda would sell more Sports if they had a color other than black for the interior and offered leather as an option along with a moonroof. What I HATE about Hondas is that the back seat does not fold down in two parts like my 1998 Camry does. Honda, can you change this, please????
Was all set to buy one of these then looked at some consumer reviews and there was a whole thread discussing how the CVT jerked quite noticeably while accelerating slowly in the 5-40 mph range. DId either of you notice this and do you have any resources to find out more about the issue? thanks in advance
@nilsalb - the exterior color is "Hematite" - Dave
@MohammeddKhan, according to my paperwork, the color is Hematite - Dave
Sunroof is not a big issue, especially, when the rubber worns out and it leaks when it rains.I don't really care about the sunroof.
My sister has this one, I love driving it when she's out of town. She let's me take care of it.
Dave! I've loved your review on TFLcar and now love it here at every and driver.
There are no 3.6v version test drive in the net at all! Could anyone tell why.
I love my 08 EX Accord Sedan but my only qualm with Honda is very rigid on options with trim levels and you have to give up the "Sport" for an EX to get a sunroof. Being that is it 3 inches shorter and dimensions are smaller than mine have they reclassified it as mid-size from full like mine?
I'd like you to tell us what you like and dislike about the car. Your opinion carries more gravity than some schlub who borrowed the car from Honda H.Q.
What if any mechanical &/or technical problems come with the car?
You know what I mean here.
The reason why Honda put the "Earth Dream Technology" on the motor, is because Honda is the most fuel efficient car manufacturer auto maker out there...
I have a 12accord and love this one but I hate that Honda doesn't offer AWD accords. I would be all over them. I guess I will trade my accord in and buy a used Acura TL SH-AWD
Everyman Driver, would you favor the Accord Sport over the Mazda 6 or is it about even? Thinking about trading my '13 Subie Outback cause of seat discomfort.