Review: 2012 Honda Accord V6 Coupe
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- Опубліковано 23 чер 2015
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This car is for the person who wants a fun-to-drive, cool-looking car that is practical at the same time.IMO it's a pretty good car.
6yrs late but couldn’t have said it better myself, looking into getting one
Bought one last month and freaking loveee
I agree with you this accord is great. The guy that made this review is way off. He should’ve made the video about the Civic SI that he mentioned a couple of times. I have this accord coupe and loved driving it every minute.
@@ericcea712I’m looking at this Accord Coupe with the V6 and 6-spd MT. My Civic was totalled just a few weeks ago, so looking at this. Kinda pumped about it! 😃
"Let's turn onto this back road here..."
I watch these videos JUST for that part. No better performance metric than the intensity of his giggles
😂😂😂😂 lmao
***** His giggle is the only reason I love to watch his videos and tells me how fast the car is.
***** That said, no real giggles from him this time. Must not be a very fun car at all.
+mrequis2012 He would've been giggling a lot if it was a manual✌
I wonder if he says that to his girlfriend ;)
the automatic and the manual V6 coupes are literally two very different cars. the auto is for someone who wants a car that looks good, drives good, and gets good mpg (vcm). The manual....the manual is a sleeper.
This comment. #Yes
Owning a manual and an automatic I can tell you, there is a huge difference between the automatic and the manual.
jorge irizarry have you actually driven one in manual before? I’m considering on buying a 2011 manual v6 coupe with a little over 100k miles and wondered if it’s worth looking at..I’ve owned a 2014 civic si and curious to know if it’d be comparable or just a little more power.
Kyle Emory I’m late to this but I own a 2011 V6 6speed, best car ever owned
True, but only for the 2012 and lower models. Honda made the automatic a hell of a lot better in 2013 and it is only 0.1s slower at worst in 0-60.
All your points are totally valid and you have the same complaints that most had with the 8th Gen. However, if you ever have the opportunity to drive a 9th Gen Coupe (2013+), Honda really made some great improvements. Also to note, the Accord Coupe isn't a hacked-up 2-door Accord. The Coupe has its own wheelbase, body components, basically everything. You'd be surprised how great the Accord Coupe V6 6MT is.
You got that right sir, 2013 and beyond accord coupés are so nice for the price and it definitely got much sportier handling.
He's comparing it to sports cars. Accords are not meant for that purpose. It's a cruiser. You want sporty get a rear wheel drive and that insurance rate increased lol.
Just picked up a 2013 accord coupe v6 ex-l and all I can say is the car is absolutely amazing ! It's fast , handles like it's on rails , roomy and loaded with cool features
If you have a chance buy one , you won't regret it
Still have it?
hows the mpg on the v6?
I didn't buy my 2012 Accord V6 coupe because I wanted a sports car. I wanted a fast
comfortable stylish grand touring car. Saying the civic is better is just stupid.
Mine is San Marino Red. And I love her. My garage baby
Fax, but you can at least say that the civic beats the Camry any day
True. The Accord Is better In my opinion. It's a very underrated car.
couldnt agree more...the power is great specially on highway...but in backroads it feels floaty..but i still do love it...great car for a college student who wants something with passing power, sexy, spacious, low maintenance, & good mpg
I just got one and I love it! Plenty of power, handles great, and is comfortable to drive on a long trip.
Informative video, I knew from the start that you didn't look to excited about this one!
My mom had one of these a while ago. It' was quite luxurious and sounds good. Great gps system and is a step up from a civic.
I love Honda cars the way they drive and loook on the inside and outside,I currently don't have one,but I will soon.
I agree that the car, especially with the 6MT, is a grand tourer. It is designed to enable the driver to obtain high speed cruising at reasonable levels of comfort. The large gas tank comes into that as well, you can cruise at 70 in top gear easily for 450 miles before having to refuel, and overtaking at highway speeds in 5th or 6th gear isn't a chore.
I haven't seen many Honda Accords with this body style
Thanks man, your review is great. Hauls some ass but very comfortable and roomy, and looks sharp. This helped me in getting myself over the fence in picking one up myself very similar in a few weeks here. Gonna be a big upgrade from my Grand Prix.
same here im picking up a 2012 4 cyl fully loaded in a few days and its gonna be a big upgrade from my 2010 civic with a 1.8L 4 cyl lol cant wait to get behind the wheel of this sexy beast
great review man, keep it up!
Still loving mine almost two years later
You have to try the manual. With the 8th Gen Accords, the manual has the VTEC J35Z3 vs the automatic's non-VTEC J35Z2 with variable cylinder management. The manual has a much more responsive feel to it than the automatic because of the reduced weight and the 6 speed's short throws as well as the added power of the VTEC J35. It just has so much more to offer than the automatic and I say you must try it out if you can get your hands on one.
They're so rare. I've been waiting years for the right one and this was the best I have found so I decided to jump on it. I would definitely be interested in trying the manual though.
subaruwrxfan Yea that's the problem. They're just so rare that finding one is a difficult task, but if you do find one, it'll come with great reward. I must say, good luck.
subaruwrxfan I'm in Cleveland. You can review my 2015 v6 6spd sometime.
TIMP1198 Yup thank you, I was looking for this comment. Just to add to this, the 5-speed auto in this 8th gen has TERRIBLE TERRIBLE drivetrain loss. Compared to the manual that makes like 230 hp+ to the wheels stock, the auto makes under 215 whp and 212 lb/ft wtq AT BEST with a couple bolt ons. Ridiculous power loss through that shitty transmission. Trust me I know.
The new 6 speed autos in the 9th gens are infinitely better. Not only is the engine a lot more powerful (pushing 300HP at the crank) but the transmission has less drivetrain loss. It will annihilate an equivalent 8th gen accord auto stock for stock.
TIMP1198 Agreed. The manual 8th gen was actually a lot of fun. I owned a manual K24 8th gen, but got to drive a J35 6 speed and was very surprised by it.
I now have a 2015 Mustang GT (manual of course) and it's pretty great, but definite respect to the V6 Accord Coupe.
Nice vid. keep up the good work
Those are so nice
Keep up the vids man
i love my honda accord coupe (:
Don't forget this is his opinion that doesn't mean you won't like it!
Zavier 👌
They redesigned the Accord the following year in 2013. Would love to see you compare that car to this one.
i feel that you should vary the reviews by the type of car you are reviewing. like what type of market that the car itself fits into. i mean you talk about bolstering and nine and three grip in EVERY review. some cars don't need that and it's getting to the point it's boring. the honda accord isn't a sports car. you should review the car itself as a person who would buy that type of car and market. not every car is a brz, or a mustang we get it.
Joon Choi Same thoughts I had
I just think he should review this car in the context of what it is. It also sounds like he is being affected by the dreary day. I have seen him have enthusiasm for cars that are a lot less sporty than even this car.
The current 9th gen accord feels better since it has a 6-speed automatic but it still feels a bit slow to shift. My biggest gripe with the accord (I currently own the '14 v6 automatic coupe) is VCM. Man that system just loves to take away your cylinders! I enjoy getting the 30+ mpg on the highway but with city driving, VCM likes to drop down to 3 cylinders and you feel like the car just bogs down with no power unless you step on it. My advice...if you want a fun coupe look around for other cars. If you want style and comfort, the 9th gen accord is solid
It's a great daily. Looks good, runs great and will last forever if taken care of. Sadly mine was totaled in a accident and I had to take a total loss. Broke my heart honestly.
Just took a loss on mine last weekend 🤦🏾♂️😢
I have a V6 six-speed manual. Enjoy the car and a lot and can keep up with a lot of so-called sports car even beat some. It is a good car but 6-speed manuals are hard to find.
Love your reviews. I am in the market for a pre owned car and would love a Maxima and Camry V6 SE review
how can you like such a debby downer. this is a great car and he makes it seem like its a piece of crap lol
I love your intros
would recommend this as a first car for a 2010 accord coupe
I have a 12 ex-l 3.5 coupe it's a great car but nothing crazy. Has some pull, nice stereo and looks good. Sweet ride for the money
if you get a chance review a new accord v6 coupe (2013+). I picked one up a few months a go and its a blast to drive, so many improvements over this. its surprisingly quick too
The Accord coupe is a great car for an adult car enthusiast. Yes, it's a fwd so the handling is blah. But the V6 MT is a joy to drive. Quiet, comfy and solid with far more power than would ever be needed in city driving. You can't compare Challengers and Mustangs because they are meant for a different demographic who might want to go to the track.
Que bella maquina el Honda Accord V6 impecable..lo mejor .potente. grande y elegante .Gracias Honda !!!!!saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷.
I think he needs to realize that this is an accord lmao it's suppose to be a safe daily driver and isn't a performance car
Great video, I was hoping to get this car. Honda accord is noted for its high reliability. I couldnt find any info on whether the coupe is rated more or less than its sedan brother. Does it have the same basic engine and parts??
I've driven this same model car a good bit, you need to disable the traction control if you want good power down low in this car. It makes 271 whp in vtec, never had a problem feeling that when I drove one... I thought it was quite the bullet, I totally recommend trying this car for yourself before writing it off.
I'm buying one of these, they seem pretty solid. Any expectations??
First boy. Nice vid Matt. Keep them coming
If you were first then you obviously didn't watch the video, so how can you say "nice video Matt"
Dude youre from Pittsburgh!! hell yeah brother!
hey Matt , its time to review a 1997-2000 Honda Prelude , so u can experience the full Honda line up and compare them
Could you change the car Intro from "this is of course the ____________" it would be a nice change. Other than that keep it up!!
Love mine and its an auto. Best coupe in an accord built so far but I have not been in a 2016 so that's my opinion.
Hey matt, do you think that the 2015 honda accord sport (4 door) is better than the v6 coupe?
7:44 That Vtech tho
This car is super awesome. I just got one 6 days ago . I freaking love it is so nice inside beautiful sporty looking. Great power is really fast I got a 2012 Honda Accord EXL coupe 3.5 V6 123000 $5600 bucks the best money I ever ever spend. Freaking love it. Yes is not a Lamborghini or Ferrari don’t expect that
No manual, a lot less fun. But the main theme is the engine, and it doesn’t disappoint. Loved it when the Accord and Altima V6 roamed the streets
Nice review again Matt!
You really need to review the 9th gen accord, they put a diet on it and made the outside dimensions a lot smaller than they might suggest. The suspension is stiff, and definitely sporty. I hope to see you review the 9th gen accord with stick
You should review the 2013+ model, it's ALOT different and way more upscale/sportier/faster
Le Happy Merchant I agree. I own one and the interior is a huge improvement over the 2008-2012 model years.
Le Happy Merchant I could not agree more. WRXFAN I am a huuuge fan of your channel and I have a 2014 accord coupe v6 in still night pearl which you cant get in a manual trans (have an 00 s2k for that satisfaction :) ) but the new motor/trans combo is one of the best I have ever driven in its class. I think you would really enjoy it and have a lot of insight for the other viewers! Let me know if you need any info or anything. I am a huge car enthusiast and would love to share any knowledge that I can. Great videos man keep it up!
You should do a newer Scion tC. I would love to see what you thought about it.
What are you comparing it to? Are you looking for that WOW. Feel?
I love all of your reviews. I was considering this but what would you recommend for someone who is a larger person doesn't really need backseat room but needs leg room for 6'4" upfront but really don't care about rear seat room. Also at 280 pounds I found the FRS to be a little bit too small
Question. I have a 2012 sedan can i add the full front face bumper from this one to my sedan
Maybe try the Manual version. I hear a lot of people say that it is fun.
@mattmaranmotoring Does anybody knows if they upgraded the V6 engine on the 2012 accords ? 08-10 V6 engine tends to consume oil and have piston ring failures..
can you make a review from the honda accord 2.4 type s 2012 please?
You should try a manual. Don't forget to deactivate the stability control.
The manual is much much better. That crappy 5spd slows the car down and it doesn't even have Vtec. But great review as always. Keep up the great work.
ALSO PROPS on reviewing a car that had a relatively negative review. its a nice change of pace!
I wanted a 2013 V6 Coupe for a while but ended up passing on it once I realized you can get a lot more for your money elsewhere.
Hi ! could u review the altima coupe v6 manual? is pretty much the competence of this accord coupe, thnks!!
You need to review a third gen z/28 or transam one day! The interior visibility is awesome and they are very sleek and have craptons of torque for what they are.
I agree!
This is a case of the auto and manual literally being different cars. Autos of this gen have the j35z2 which had variable cylinder management no VTEC . The manuals had the z3 with much larger cam lobes for more grunt
I have owned a black 2012 accord automatic v6 coupe exactly like this one as a daily driver for 3 years now and I can say I agree with most of what Matt had to say about it. I also learned a lot from his review because he has such a wider perspective on different cars than I do.
Here my brief take:
Pros:
1. It is very spacious and comfortable in my opinion. It is elegant with a subtle sporty look, which makes it almost Acura material. It has a high-quality feel.
2. It has a wonderful sound system. No complaints there.
3. There is no lack of power. I have to practice restraint 24/7 when driving this car!
4. The car gets me compliments all the time!! Of course, this is biased from my perspective, but it is an attractive-looking car no doubt!
Cons:
1. ROAD NOISE!! It is not well insulated from road noise.
2. The 2012 base-trim civic has nicer, more modern-looking display and gauge cluster than this. Its quite sad that the 2012 accord without navi looks so outdated for a $30000 car (when new).
3. The fuel mileage is so-so at about 25mpg average.
4. The paddle shifters are slow. I rarely use them because of that.
Overall: Despite its shortcomings, I love this car and keep mine as pristine as when I first bought it. One day though, I definitely plan to upgrade, and for that I will watch more subaruwrxfan videos!! thanks Matt!! :)
The paddle shifters were a last minute add on for Honda and this 8th gen Accord you can tell !! They only had it for 2012 models because that was the fad that was burning in that time! So you can’t really expect it to be quick shifting whilst being connected to the archaic 5 speed auto... so I feel that point isn’t useable
I'm looking at one rn, beautiful looking car, fully loaded just doenst have a v6, it's a l4 but I'm fine with that because it makes spark plug replacement easy and l4s are generally bullet proof and 180 hp is enough for me
190 actually lol
You have to review 2015 one with the manual. THAT is a fun car
I have a 2008 the same car with everything I paid 36k for mine new I have put over 300k miles on it there is no better affordable coupe out there that I'd want I think your review isn't accurate you're comments on the looks of everything being boring I felt were a little harsh you're not in a bmw you're in a Honda it's not gonna look like a million dollars. I've paid mine off and have not spent one penny other than oil witch I do myself and two timing belts. Best car I will ever buy.
Spencer Hunt 2008 is not the exact same as the 2012 the body style is slightly different particularly the back end portion as well as the front grill
Dale Winston. you're a nit wit MECHANICALLY the cars are the same!!!!! thats what he meant
Is it still running good, im thinking of buying one that's that's got 66k miles on it wanting to know how others love it
Spencer Hunt - dude reviewed the car just to trash talk it smh 😕best car in my opinion 😯
So you decided to have a couple of beers before the review? :))
They completely changed the car for 2013 and it's completely different so you should review that one.
You know what’s fun about that car v a brz or civic si? What’s fun is when you have a family and you don’t have to worry about civic si insurance prices, fuel costs, maintenance issues including how much they charge you for common things when they see roll in. And then there’s home life when your wife hates your little fun car and getting the kids into it or the weather sucks. That’s when that peppy but boring Honda Accord comes to life and becomes fun. Happy wife=happy life.
The intro music to this video made my heart jump.
Matt, I was cross shopping for this car as well, (a 13 model) and I got the Legacy 3.6 R Limited over this car.
Not ALL '12 Accords have a squeaking seat bud.
Wow I wonder if all leather squeaks?
Great review - especially helpful for those looking to buy a pre-owned version of this quality sedan
i bought my 2012 accord coupe auto with 100k miles in a 4 cyl. i got it bevause it looks amazing way better than the sedan. the gas mileage is great on the 4 cyl and the mods for the car are endless. i may want to step up to a v6 but the k24 engine gives good power and drives smooth enough to make me happy for now. I will always drive a honda. just kind of upset that honda stopped making coupes after 2017 the coupes were the most stylish cars they made. glad I only have around 105k miles on my 2012 coupe that was driven by an old lady before i bought it, i should have many years of fun driving in my honda coupe. the best part is that these cars hold their value so if i do choose to resell it i will get mosy of my money back that i spent on it #HondaForLife
please do a 2012 eclipse review!
Do the same review on a 2012 6-6mt.
The vehicle is it yours if I may ask?
Name of song in the beginning?
How do you get to review these cars
I really like the front, but not the rear
Joseph M same
you look like Jimmi Simpson, so i subscribed
Can you do a review on a first generation Acura RDX
Matt I'd like to ask, what cars that you've reviewed would you say have comparable speed/power to this Accord? Would you say that some of the turbo hothatches (like a GTI or Fiesta ST) or even the BRZ feel faster and more exciting?
All the cars you listed felt more exciting and faster than the Accord did.
wow even the BRZ eh? That's a shame for a V6 coupe
I used to have a 2010 Accord Coupe Manual V6. Beat STI's and 350z's. I was bone stock STI had mods.
maximus9401 The Accord V6 is faster than all those cars in a straight line. They all get around 6.5-7.0 seconds to get to 60, while the Accord will do 60 in the 5.5-6.0 range. But when it comes to curvy roads or a windy track, it will be left in the dust.
Although I'm sure a V6 Accord with some suspension upgrades and summer tires would be pretty damn good for a family car.
rjmari If you're talking about the car in the video, then you've got those figures wrong my friend. This 8th Accord with an Auto (I have owned this car) has really bad numbers. It may feel faster because of the big displacement torque, but the best 0-60 I've gotten is 7 seconds. This thing puts down like 210 HP to the wheels. It's pretty bad. The manual 8th gens and all 9th gens are a completely different story
I would love it if you would mention Car prices as tested or maybe even for multiple trim levels. Love the reviews though man!
The knew alfa Romeo giulia was just revealed and I have to say, it looks pretty nice. What does it compete with
I think the reason people look at this car compared to sports cars is they read that the 0-60 is under 6 seconds so they just get obsessed with numbers.
I love my accord coupe
Can you review a 2006 Nissan Altima SER 6speed manual???
what is the toyota on 00:05 ??
You should review the 2013+ accord v6 coupe manual shift
This automatic v6 8th gen not so great
But thanks a lot for this review I was thinking to buy the 2011 accord but now I will wait few months and get the 2014 accord coupe v6 manual
I have a 2012 honda accord 4cylinder vtec and it's automatic and I've been messing with mine and the more you reduce weight the better it gets add a vortex cold air intake system and it sounds great change the muffler and it sounds even better I love this car and continue to create my tuner they are just hard to find alot of tuner parts for
What did u do to reduce weight ?
you gotta get rid of the factory seats and get light weight bucket seat to replace them lighter rims are a plus when doing a weight reduction taking out the stock air intake for an aluminum cold air intake is an upgrade replacing the exhaust with a full straight pipe system to get rid of the heavy cats is also a plus so its just a guessing game on what you want to keep under your hood next lol
I drove the manual inline 4 2014. It's not a sports car but the sound is so fucking good.
Can you review a newer V6? :)
The 7th gen accord sedan/coupe is much tighter feeling
Can you please review the twin turbo bmw 335i? Please ! :)
How much does it cost please reply
Please reply! Is there a Honda Accord coupe but in 4 cylinders??
FrogFootech yes.
Can you link me a video of it or give me a website link? I can't find it anywhere
Just Google or search UA-cam for it. The engine is a 2.4 liter i4
I own a red 4 cylinder one. If you are interested get the one with the manual transmission it changes the character of the car and I would totally recommend
FrogFootech Yup! I have an 08 4cyl manual. Not the fastest car in the world but the 5 speed makes it feel faster than what it is.