The 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Remains The Benchmark
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- Since 1976, the Honda Accord has been a top pick for hauling the family around. The all-new 11th generation is no different. It has plenty of room, bends around corners like a champ, and with a hybrid powertrain is stingy with a gallon of gas. Tom Voelk checks out a top-of-the-line Touring model and finds it the four-door of choice. Not everything's perfect though…
Speaking of "not perfect", I called Honda's PHEV "Insight" during Red Light Green Light. It's Clarity, not Insight.
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About Tom: Tom Voelk is an award-winning automotive contributor to The New York Times. His podcast was the first to win an Emmy Award (and he's won for photography, editing, producing and reporting). But really, all you need to know is in the videos.
00:00 Intro
1:00 Price
1:40 Performance
2:00 Powertrain
4:11 Efficiency
4:40 Driving Dynamics
6:53 Interior and Interface
8:36 Back Seat
9:47 Design
10:40 Cargo
11:32 Red Light Green Light
12:26 Summary
13:21 Epilogue
13:45 Before I Go… 
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During Red Light Green Light, I called Honda's PHEV "Insight". Nope. That would be "Clarity".
I have 2 2014 PHEV ACCORDs---whopping 15 miles on EV because at the time CA was limiting HOV stickers. My daily has been a 2018 Clarity since Jan 2109 ---
Great review, where are you filming the location ? It's beautiful. For example, Keswick Drive and 60th Avenue.
Beautiful car Honda! Buy wait, ONLY black interior? It’s in triple where I live. It will take more than ventilated seats to make this flu fly. What about light color seats? I’ll keep shopping. Not for an Accord.
@@dano4629tint works wonders
ROHAN😡😫
I have this car. I came from the previous generation. It may not look as sporty but it’s a better Accord for sure.
It def looks worst, but if you get it in all black, you won’t notice lol
@@justSTUMBLEDupon Like beer goggles.
it has a mature look to it. also I get more complements with this car than my previous 10th gen accord.
Only youtube car experts are against the new accord😂
@@SH_K i understand why they dont like it, it's not sporty enough. but they need to understand that most people who buy the accords are 50yr and up. if they want something sporty, they can go purchase an Acura.
Your reviews have a way of warming the heart. That's what makes it different from numerous other RUclips car reviews. It’s special.
Good to see Honda sticking to what has been proven and works best. Reliable simple door handles and ergonomically perfect climate controls. Nice color too. Even a temporary spare would be a great asset. Agree that something like that should be standard. Such a spare isn't very heavy or expensive.
They left the wheel well in the trunk if you want an after market spare.
You can also talk to a dealer and order the spare, foam, tow hook and jack from the EX.
Hybrids do better when lighter and it protects the battery in a crash when you dont have the spare.
While that is true, the car is hardly a looker. The outgoing model looked so much better!
It is better than the Mess Toyota is making
Thanks! Tom, I have been watching you for years and really enjoy your videos, format, presentation, information, and the hard work you and the team apply to these videos! It’s always a treat to watch your work! I own this exact vehicle, and clarify a point you made, I ordered from a 2022 Accord the spare tire kit and it fit nicely in the tire repair kit area. So there are options! Never owned a Honda Accord before, this was the first and we are really enjoying the vehicle so far. My commute is over 200 miles each way for work; telework the rest of the time. Easily get over 50MPG on the highway with a light foot on the gas.
In our vehicle arsenal we have a 2022 Acura MDX Advance Model, 2021 Chevrolet Silverado High Country (6.2L, 4x4), and a 1966 Ford Mustang.
Keep up the great work!
Thanks Jose! Glad to hear you're enjoying the work. And thanks for the clarification on the tire. Hope it wasn't too expensive.
Tom Voelk is the Honda Accord of automotive journalism.
You've always been fair and very informative on all your reviews no matter what brand. That's what I like about your channel.
I was a first generation Accord owner (1977). I was also able to convince my dad to get one of the 2nd generation Accord.
This has come a long way in terms of overall design and technology. Thanks.
There have three times in my life when I was THIS close to buying an Accord. Between bad dealerships and other issues (the wagon road noise was unbearable), I always ended up in something else. The cars have always been great, other than road noise.
@@DrivenCarReviews My 10th gen Accord 2.0t Touring has to be the quietest Accord I have ever owned. It's not BMW quiet, but I didn't pay $50k for the car so I'll take it. This is my third Accord by the way (7th gen, 9th gen and now 10th gen).
Always a good time when Tom drops a new review.
I really like Mr Tom V.
One "correction" to what you mentioned about having to reset the regenerative braking control after stepping on the accelerator: there is a way to set it for the duration of that trip (basically until you turn the car off). I only have the car for one day now, but I believe the way to do this is to hold the left paddle for a few seconds when you press it for the first time.
My favorite car reviewer. Keep up the great work!
I wish they'd kept the Clarity going; love our 2018, and I wish I could buy a successor in the next few years. Basically an Accord hybrid with a gigantic battery.
Love my Clarity! 50,000+ trouble free miles averaging 100+ mpg
Lived with the 10th gen as a long-term rental for a while. While it's a toss up exterior wise between the 10th and 11th gen for me, the new interior takes the cake. Thanks, Tom.
Fantastic review. I’m going to keep my 2018 PHEV Honda Clarity and it’s amazing ~ 32 to 40+ all electric range which enables me to drive 90+ percent of the time gas free. 😊
It’s so dang sensible, making it that much harder to justify getting something more fun.
Agreed. The price is just right too. I usually get SUV’s because I’m tall, but I’ll squeeze into this
You are definitely observing 2 different ends of the teeter-totter. Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. If you don’t have a spouse or children please choose fun and add a dash of sensibility when you are gray haired and reading your iPad by the fire place. 🙏🏼🇺🇸
No awd. No deal.
@@Ben-vy1ob no kids here but electric cars are a scam. And they aren’t green.
Excellent videography. Best shots I’ve seen of this car.
Thx Tom...Have seen a few on the streets of Reno...Reminds me so much of my 2000 Camry of years ago! Pure appliance from the outside...Interior a different memory!
Great review! Thanks Tom.
I just bought the new sport hybrid in black. I love my new accord it’s way better than the previous model.
You are the best car reviewer on RUclips!
Good review Tom. Honda is sticking with the Earth Dreams Technology which is direct fuel injection, a turbo and a CVT. I test drove a new 2021 gas CR V and I couldn’t tell it wasn’t a conventional transmission that’s how good they are. I have two Hondas and they have been the best cars we have ever had for reliability and low maintenance. Nice to drive too. I feel that in Canada though the price for the new Hybrid Touring is around $51,900 it’s too much. I have to admit I like the new styling a lot but would go for the RAV4 if I had to make a decision. The RAV4 has a very good hybrid system which has all the bugs worked out of it by now. Just can’t swallow that high price for the CR V.
Thanks for the great review! Got all the details right, like how the paddles are not for shifting a transmission that does not exist on this car. It is so annoying when car reviewers do not do their research.
I don’t really get the point of the regen paddles. Pressing the brake pedal activates regen anyway (blended braking). I guess the paddles are only useful going down long hills where you don’t want to hold your foot on the brake pedal.
@@TheEquationSlayer The point is, you can adjust the regen drag to your liking.
@DrivenCarReviews If it’s full-on one-pedal driving, that makes sense. But here the regen is not strong enough to eliminate the need to press the brake pedal. So if I’m slowing, I’m pressing the brakes, which activates regen anyway. I think Honda engineers had the same argument, hence the “odd” behavior you mentioned at 5:50. They figured regen paddle usage is only temporary for going down long hills and your foot is tired of pressing the brake pedal. When you reach the bottom, you want the always-on regen setting cleared so you can drive like “normal” again.
@@TheEquationSlayer I'm curious why full one pedal driving isn't offered. Seems like it should be easy to implement. Frankly, I think owners want a consistent experience which is why I didn't like the dynamic Honda is offering.
I own this Accord (came from a 2020 2.0T Touring) and am quite pleased with it! One thing to point out regarding the regen paddles - if you hold the left paddle, it will go in to “M” mode (manual, I guess?) and will stay with whichever level you want. This will turn off with the car, but super easy to turn on each drive. Great review, BTW,
Welcome back, Tom!
Love my 2024 Touring. Getting 41plus MPG, while not trying. Added a JL subwoofer and the Bose syatem is very nice. Really enjoying the ride, technology and $40 visits to the gas station. Great review.
Great video, just test drove one today….I think im gonna buy it!
Thanks! Always enjoy your professionalism, and realistic commentary.
Much appreciated bobp! Thanks.
good stuff! love the channel!
All that noise cancelling and sound deadening but then they decide to pipe in fake engine noises... what the hell is the point?
Love the review! Looking for a new car the Accord was one of my cheaper options but I hate the shape of most modern cars and the stuck on display look. I'd rather they would just leave the screen off.
The Accord Crosstour and Acura ZDX counterpart, were ahead of their time. Every time I see one I have to take a second look thinking it’s a new model from Honda. Is battery lifetime still a thing for hybrids? I remember when hybrids first came out, they said they had a 10 year lifetime until the battery died.
It’s supposed to be longer than 10 years now, but so many of these systems are new and we don’t know if some companies aren’t doing it right for longevity.
There are tens of thousands Leafs, Prisi, & Teslas that have gone well beyond 10 yrs. The early demise of batteries was way overprojected.
Battery life is tied to number of cycles. Hybrids are easier on batteries than pure EVs.
That is one fine looking sedan. Great videography too. Keep up the good work
I really enjoyed see the neighborhood that you drove through. Great looking homes. Where is that? I had a Honda 2019 Accord Touring Hybrid and the great 500 mile range and typically 44 miles per gallon on the flat, I did really enjoy the car. But I've had some knee problems and it was just to hard to get into and out of. I had to lay down to do it. So I sold it for almost what I paid for it (minus the sales tax) and bought a Tesla Model Y performance with full self driving. The model Y is much higher and easier to get into because of what Tesla calls "Easy Entry" that moves the seat and the steering wheel out of the way and then resets it once you put your foot on the break to activate the car. Thanks again for the review.
Love the new Accord and sedans in general. Great review!
So glad I found Driven - used to watch on the NY Times website and thought Tom's reviews were 10/10. Nice job and welcome back - to me anyway.... I had a 2018 Accord Sport - and I couldn't believe the automotive changes that happened since my last car - a 2012 Sonata.
Welcome back!
Love your reviews
Great review for the sedan that I’m highly considering to buy in a few days. Thx
Although I'm a truck person, this review is top notch.
Hey Tom, I’m comparing to Camry and it would of been great had you discussed the collisions avoidance systems in that Accord. The Camry brakes and turns the front wheels to avoid accidents. Does the accord? How about automatic lane guidance?
Yes I'm disappointed the PHEV drivetrain from the now discontinued Clarity (47 mile electric range) didn't move to Accord.
I agree in principle, but not in your facts. The first generation of the iMMD drive train was the 2014-15 Accord PHEV. They dropped it from the lineup for 2016, but added it back (second gen) in 2017 as just a HEV. Third gen was in various models between 2018 and 2022, including the Clarity PHEV. I think Honda needs better marketing, because the Clarity was a "test the waters" imitation of the Accord, coming in PHEV, FCEV, and BEV versions. AS with anything where you try out too many options, in limited areas, it didn't sell well.
But the point is that Honda is clearly testing the waters. CAFE requirements have driven the switch from the options (1.5T, 2.0T, and 2.0 Hybrid) to two in the Accord, and I'm sure BEV versions (maybe PHEV) are coming. But Honda moves slowly.
Honda on the Civic has a PHEV in Europe now. So the US should get the PHEV on Civic this year 2023, then the Accord should get it in 2025 more than likely.
Hey Tom, great video again, you keep giving us such great content! Do you think you could review the new Mercedes C Class?
It's going to be awhile. I've had to slow down for the next 2-3 months.
Nice review!
I'm sure Honda has their reasons for not offering the Accord in AWD but boy do I sure wish they did. Great car.
Honda's AWD is not even close to AWD offered by other Manufactures. Honda has always been FWD bias 98% of the time. So there isn't really AWD when it comes to Honda. Also it just adds weight to the car and that kills your MPG overall.
My older self likes the Accord, however I’m really looking forward to the Civic hybrid for 2024.
It seems on some Honda models, the EX-L is now the new Touring. It seems things that used to be expected in higher trims and the concept of getting more with each generation is going backwards.
I feel like Honda saves some stuff for Acura. Trouble is, there is no Acura equivalent of Accord anymore.
Tom you have one of the best car review channels and I hope when I’m your age my hair looks that good.
9:48 I’m not into filmography or anything but am always impressed by your production value even if I don’t know what I’m looking for. In these backseat shots and similar it often seems you’re voicing over but have the hand movements set. If that is the case, do you set the script, take the scene with throwaway audio, then add in a voiceover?
If you're talking about Evil Twin, he's lazy to come in for a voice over so he does everything to camera.
Good review. I've owned a 2023 Honda Accord Touring for three months and I love the heck out of the luxurious, quiet, tight cornering and driving more every day. The exterior is, let's face it, the very definition of bland. Shrug. A gray paint job looks pretty cool, tho. The lack of a spare tire is a huge drawback. I live in Houston and you simply do NOT drive around without a spare! Fortunately, the big foam insert lifts right out and the space fits an aftermarket spare tire and kit perfectly (just as if Honda knew that's what people really wanted--wink, wink, nudge, nudge.) Oddly, no remote control for a garage opener--even my old 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid had one. All the bells and whistles take awhile to learn and appreciate, but the touch panel makes it easy. Lovin' the heck out of this car.
what mpg are you averaging?
@@destroyerofsimps6574 Depends, of course. But I'm easily getting over 35 mpg even on short hops. I literally just filled the tank for the first time just last week. I figure I would get over 40 mpg easy if I drove more. A good compromise between gasoline and electric, I think.
OMG htown roads are HORRIBLE 😭
@@RjTheTrigun No argument. That's why I bought a real spare tire first thing.
How has your car been reliability wise?
Thanks, Tom!
A tad more advanced than my ‘83 Accord I once owned (awesome car, I recall).
Silky smooth manual gearbox.
‘83 Accord - stick and no a/c - my first brand new car!
@@gregoryadamo1956 1976 Accord, 2 speed automatic and a 4k sticker price!
Getting one this weekend!
I never thought I'd be considering a crossover. Currently own a 2021 Subaru Legacy. I like sedans - the seating position, the handling, the better fuel economy, etc... That said, I recently drove a Hyundai Santa Fe rental. After a few days I could appreciate sitting up higher and how easy it was to slide in and out of the driver's seat (well, my middle age knees and lower back appreciated it). Plus how easy it is to stuff a lot of cargo in the rear. I can safely say my next vehicle will be a crossover. I get it now.
Yeah, there's a reason why SUVs are slaying it. And it's not just the US. It's all over the world. Sedans have more secure cargo areas though.
Have you considered a lifted wagon, like a Volvo XC or Subaru Outback? I found personally when I owned a Volvo XC70, the difference was noticeable compared to the V70 I had before it. In my opinion, it gave up a bit less in terms of driving dynamics, and it’s not as mainstream. I know that the Volvo XCs are a bit more expensive, but the Outback isn’t bad at all!
@@benjaminbomberg I would definitely test drive an Outback when the time comes. Should have got one in 2021 instead of the Legacy.😑
CR-V makes for a nice crossover from a sedan 🚙
The Legacy has a higher driver position than most sedans ,it also has half inch or better ground clearance. It's much more comfortable than the Accord .
Hold down the left regen paddle until M appears. Once the M shows up on your display you can save your regen settings until the car is turned off.
AAER = Always An Excellent Review. Thanks Tom.
I agree with you Tom, what's with those silver plastic inlets in the front fascias of some Hondas - including this Accord? It is off putting, especially when so many vehicles are going to black grilles and trim. It was nice to see the sun shining in this video 👍 Also, I just want to say that you are the better looking of you and your twink, I mean twin 😁
By the way, I bought a new second-gen Accord three-door hatchback in 1982 (when that was the only Accord body style) and I loved it. Wished I had bought other new Hondas after that, but I just couldn't afford them, or so I thought. I went with Chevy's and paid a lot in repairs - so much so that they would have paid the difference, and pay for a trip to the moon 🙄
I nearly bought one of those 2-doors as my first new car. That silver-ish blue paint. Unfortunately when I showed up to actual buy it, the dealership slipped in a $1,000 ADM to the negotiated price. I walked. They had the nerve to call and threaten me for not buying the car I committed to. As a 20 yo I was intimidated, major league. I had to unwind the financing and insurance too. Nightmare.
this car actually looks so good to me i don’t know what everyone is about saying it’s worse than last gen. looks like a proper executive saloon.
I agree. Very Elegant.
Thanks Tom
Welcome back, mate 👍 ! Is there any chance a review on the new Maxima 😊
Is it really new though?
Hi, Tom- I'm a subscriber and LOVE your video reviews. When will you be reviewing the new Honda Pilot? And how about the Passport?
I need to get my hands on a Pilot but it's been a crazy summer. Possibly in the fall.
How much is the subscription and do you still have Google maps if you don't subscribe?
2:15 "The outgoing Accord had a hybrid powertrain this one is different." It's essentially the same, with some tweaks to the engine and electric motor. The software also adds "simulated shifts" for those who think a momentary loss of power means better acceleration. They are why the new one gets less mpg than my 2018 model, and is a little slower to accelerate. But boy, do reviewers like it.
2:25 "The traction electric motor makes 181 horsepower a second one for power regeneration makes 161." An Internal Combustion Engine "makes" power by burning fuel. An electric motor does not "make" power, it converts the power "made" by the battery and/or generator from electrical power to mechanical power. The second one *generates* power, from the ICE, and has nothing to do with regenerative braking or driving the wheels.
3:05 "There are two lock-up clutches though that will engage to drive the wheels directly for best efficiency." The Accord has one. It is essentially "overdrive." The CR-V has two, because it is rated for towing.
3:41 "There's an EV mode too for motoring about on battery power alone at low speeds for very short distances." I'll think about this the next time I use it at 70 mph. And I may have to cut this reply short, since I have to go somewhere. The route I use has a 4-mile EV mode stretch.
5:35 "In normal mode when you use the left paddle to increase recuperation. It does slow you down significantly but it isn't a true one pedal driving ... it cancels that out again and I have to dial it back in to get dragged that's kind of odd in the driving Department that's my only significant gripe." So change it in the "Individual" mode setting.
Are the lower trim Accord hybrids also quiet? It sounds like only the Touring has acoustic laminated glass but does the lower trims also have the added sound deadening material that you mentioned, so are the lower trim also relatively quiet?
On the regenerating braking paddles, you said one of your gripes is thar it resets to normal when you hit the accelerator. I think the reset is a good thing, you don't want to think the car will brake normally but instead stops abruptly because you forgot you hit the paddle to maximum on you last stop or hit the paddle to slow the car down on a curve (kind of downshifting a manual), which brings me to the question, will the left paddle slowdown the car(not stopping it)without stepping on the brake?
I haven't been able to drive an ICE Accord. I assume it won't be as quiet.
Missed you Tom!
I feel like Honda is holding back features on their regular cars just to boost up Acura. I like my 2019 Accord very much.
The hybrid seems to be the way to go. More powerful and more efficient than the standard gas engine. Could prove more reliable too, with no transmission and less stress on the gas engine.
Kinda what I said, yes.
Yes Tom, We do know how the Crosstour turned out. It turned out to be the inspiration for the new Toyota Crown . 😉😉
Sorry but the Toyota Crown is butt freaking ugly. They only upside would be the Max powertrain on the Crown.
@@sn4rl277 Don't be sorry, it is Toyota who owes us all an apology for sending us that toad. Now I have to apologize to toads 😂
@@rightlanehog3151 I guess if the interiors looks and feels good, you forget about the toad look on the outside. :P
@@sn4rl277 My only serious gripe is that the poor reception for this homely Crown sedan might reduce the likelihood that Toyota will bring us the good looking and functional Crowns it has coming down the pipeline.
Its 0-60 second time is closer to TWO seconds more than that of the 2.0T which was and is a superb engine and a joy to drive. Too bad the environmentalists killed it as they have killed every other thing that gave us joy.
Thank you muchly for not turning on all my Googles. 😊
6:25 Road Noise: I’m very happy to hear Honda addressed this. I traded-in my 2020 Accord 2.0MT6 because of the horrible road noise. I made money on the deal due to funny COVID used car pricing, but I loved everything else about that Accord!
Mmm, true
The 10th gen is much quieter than 9th, so the 11th gen hopefully will finally put to rest the "Hondas have significant road noise" Con.
"Camry is soft and slower. Accord is louder and faster." These days the Camry isn't that soft riding and now maybe the Accord is finally quiet enough to carry on a conversation at highway speeds.
I will add that different trim levels get different amounts of noise abatement. Didn't make that clear in the vid.
I had 2 crosstour It was a pretty good vehicle. But the CRV sales were insane it made business sense to turn crosstour plant to make CRV
If Honda had improved the Crosstour and still made the CRV the now 3rd generation Crosstour would compete with premium crosses making Honda far more money per unit. I don't understand how a company can be so stupid and build a one and done rather than improve.
Great review….but sad to see this is the direction cars are going. I’ll pour one out for the 2017 accord sport SE with a manual.
I wished we had this car in Europe. Really considering importing one at some point (Canadian market version because of km/h). It is a great looking car. Good replacement for my 2018 Volvo V40.
I wish the made a PHEV version of this. This type of drive train is so nice and handles much better than Toyota. I liked the clarity with the exception of its tiny 7g gas tank.
Hey Driven Car Reviews With Tom Voelk, why didn't you upload any car review videos on Tuesday June 13th and the 20th?
Excellent review (but)"The Steve Carrell of Automobiles"? lol
Does it not have turn signals? Your driver (Rob) never used them.
hi.. Hold the left paddle for at least 3 seconds to keep the regeneration to activate the manual cancellation instead of getting automatically cancelled when you press the accelerator.
You can cancel it by pressing the right paddle.
Yeah, when I ran that by Honda I was told only Sport mode would hold it. I had already given the car back and couldn't confirm either way. Thanks.
@@DrivenCarReviews I own a Touring BSI and i can confirm that what they told you isn’t correct at all.
I use it all the time for normal and Econ mode. I haven’t tried and used the sport mode yet.
Thank you for responding.
Does it have more road noise than the Camry hybrid? Also, Honda cvts are known to be very loud unlike the ones from Toyota.
I did not drive them back to back, sorry. In Touring trim, road noise is well managed. Accord Hybrid does not have a CVT.
My 2012 TSX Wagon (Euro Accord) is the best Honda I have owned since my first Prelude in 1983. Old School Honda is great.
Good luck finding parts
Going to the Dealership to order this Tour model… any concerns regarding battery replacement (cost? expected mileage?). Ps… thoughts on upgrading wheels to HPO option? TIA
You won't need to deal with the hybrid battery unless you put over 250K miles on it. Wheels are a personal thing.
The EX-L trim has 50 mpg city, 44 mpg highway. 17" wheels are more quiet, cheaper and better fuel economy. Since there is no AWD, 17" snow tires will be cheaper too. Other than ventilated seats, the touring doesn't offer anything extra imo
People say it looks bland. I disagree I think among all the over-styled car designs we see these days it looks timeless and will age well. I also think it looks great in motion.
Thanks for the great review, in your opinion what is the best color on the Honda Accord? And do you recommend buying the hybrid version?!
Simulate shift on a car with no transmission gear (well there is one gear or maybe two with this new design), I don't understand. I love the smooth power delivery of the electric motor of my Clarity. No changing gears.
That body style leaves a lot to be desired, mainly that tail end. I felt the '22 body style was much better. We recently purchased a CRV Hybrid and while just about everything on the lot was already sold, there was no shortage of these.
efficiency is the name of the game, embrace this body style and enjoy the MPGs!
9:37 That would be nice if Honda added AWD & the heated steering wheel in the later years of this model. 🔑
I’m currently leasing a 21 Accord Hybrid EX-L. I’m getting over 50mpg on mine. That said, I’m confused as to how Honda is advertising MORE power with 204HP where the old system was advertised at 212HP. I also miss the fog lights on the redesign.
Think the older hybrid doesnt have the torque the new one does.
I’m still driving 2017 Accord Hybrid 😊
Very spacious. "I'm 5'9!" 🤣🤣🤣
Crosstour was an excellent car. Too bad it never caught on.
My sister in law has one. It’s awesome and super comfy seats, even in back.
@@johnhowardesq I once sold cars for a living ( don't hold that against me) We had three of these come thru the lot in the year I was there. I sold all three of them. Literally the most difficult part was getting someone to spend a few minutes driving it and then showing them the functionality of it. If I could do that, it wa more than enough to overcome the unconventional styling
@@weirdshibainu I bet. Once we drove hers, we were hooked. It’s the awd v6. Hotrod.
@@johnhowardesq Yep. The Acura ZDX was based on the same platform. It didn't sell well at all due to polarizing styling, but it was a very good vehicle
Yup, but it was ungainly looking to be sure.
Can the "piped in engine sounds" be disabled?
Don't have the car to check. Any owners out there that can confirm? Frankly, I found it so subtle, I only discovered it while going through the press material.
Why do we not get this in the UK?
I think Honda has a problem when the previous model looks better than the new model
I have a hybrid 2023, it's amazing on gas
How much do,you,really save with the initial inflated price and a battery that lasts 8 years if,you’re lucky and very expensive to replace. I’m not sold on the hybrid model
It feels like the latest design and the old design coexist. good.
fuel consumpsion commuting 100+100km every day on speedway?
The backend still reminds me of a Passat
All good!! But.. Rear seat floor should be flat like the Civic 8 gen..
So how does it compare to its main competitor Camry Hybrid XLE?
The Camry has more options in the XLE trim and can potentially save you thousands of dollars over the Accord Touring. It also has more color choices for the leather interior, and most of all, Camry has port-injection engine which will significantly reduce carbon buildup! (Honda has direct-injection only.)
So many variables. It's up to the shopper to decide. For the average buyer, the injection method means nothing. Styling, interior appointments and brand loyalty are much higher up the list. And it might have one more color choice but the grey is bland and the red is retina searing. Honda's interior designers are arguably better.
I test drove both cars before purchasing my Honda Accord Touring Hybrid back in Feb. I was one of the first in Michigan to own the new gen. Compared to the current gen Camry, the Accord feels so much more upscale and new. The powertrain is unbelievably refined and buttery smooth. I can't say the same of the Camry. My wife has been driving the Accord mostly and is getting 55-57 mpg (90% city). I did "downgrade" the 19" wheels and tires to a 17" combo to help achieve that efficiency. The funny thing is my wife never uses the regen paddles. Just drives it normally like any other traditional ICE vehicle. There are 11th gen owners over on some social media forums that are achieving over 60 mpg's with city driving. Impressive to say the least. Plus this new generation of Accords feels so much more refined and mature over the competition. We also test drove the Hyundai Sonata hybrid too. It was feature packed but felt like driving a lower class of vehicle. I think the new Accord (especially in the touring trim) is the best balance of upscale, drivability, interior comforts, and economy.
@@christopherm1904This is why I'm choosing Accord over Camry. The new hybrid drivetrain is impressive...Or should I wait for the '24 Camry??? 😂
Great question. I extensively shopped and drove both The Camry XLE Hybrid and the Accord Touring Hybrid when I could find them. Near the time of my purchase, Toyota was not making the XLE for the most part. Only LE and XSE. I wanted no part of the XSE with the 19" wheels and tires due to reduced efficiency and increase road noise. Of course, then I go and buy the Accord Touring with the 19" wheels! Duh. It actually came down to availability. Here are key differences between Accord Touring and Camry XLE / XSE IMHO:
Accord easily wins the technology and entertainment category.
Accord wins for interior and trunk space.
Camry wins for highway fuel economy.
Accord arguably better handling and ride.
Toyota wins for more proven hybrid technology and reliability.
Accord has no Homelink or height adjustment for front passenger seat.
Camry no driver seat memory.
As for appearance, well, that is highly subjective.
@@christopherm1904 Smart move on downsizing the wheels! The big wheel race makes zero sense for a car designed for fuel efficiency.
I concur that in this class, the Accord is king. Handling is best in class. Speed is fine. MPGs are spot on, while aesthetically it elbows the dated Camry right into the ditch. But AWD would be nice.
The Accord hybrid 2.0 2023-24 has a heated steering wheel. I like it very much. Maybe a little more power would be nice. I am use too driving the 2.0T sport and the V6 Accord with a stick. 😊
I believe it is a dealer installed option. It wasn’t on the option list when I was producing the video.
They should make a Accord Wagon again.