Here's Why You'd Still Choose a Sedan Over a SUV - 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Review
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- Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
- The Honda Accord has been around since 1976, and while sedans have had a great run, customers in the USA mostly want SUVs. So the question is, why would you still buy a sedan? Tune in for this episode where we take a deep dive into Honda's attempt at further refining the latest generation Accord.
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I leased it on the 19th. I cant explain how comforting it is. Its so calming....
I've saw one on the road this week and it looks completely different in traffic. It looks very expensive.
I have one, 10k miles in, averaging 55MPG, 0 complaints, the perfect daily.
Why not say 70 mpg while you're at it? Seriously? Many of us have the same car and we know what gas mileage you can get, even with gentle driving.
@@TheShotokan6 IDK how you're driving but 55 is 100% doable.
When you go top trim level on the new Accord. Imo, it’s an Acura with a Honda badge for less money. The quality really is that good and feels premium. This car can definitely put you to sleep how smooth and quiet it is. Really enjoying our 23 Touring! Came from a 21 2.0t Touring.
Many people think that the appearance of this generation of Accord is boring and dull. I don't think so. It is simple, restrained, calm and powerful. The simple and accurate lines make me feel like a classic American muscle car. It is neat and not fancy. I am very I like it, beautiful car
One of my local Honda Dealers offered me $20k for my 2018 base model Accord that had low miles and a blue title in hand. I ended up flipping keys for the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring while financing about the same amount over 5 years I did in 2018 for my old car. I'm very happy with my purchase. The Accord Hybrid Touring handles very well, the power is enough, I enjoy the Bose Surround Sound System, and Honda did very well this generation of trimming down on engine and road noise in the cabin. Something I noticed immediately. For months I tried shopping for a TLX with Tech Package, but after test driving this car I absolutely could not justify the extra $7k-$8k for the Acura when the sporty/power feel of the Acura wasn't among the top of list of things I wanted. I agree with your review that my only slight disappointment is the black piano matte pieces along the cupholders and inside the doors. Other than that, I love the car and how smooth and silent the ride is. That and the regen braking makes the car close to a one pedal drivier which really reduces my stress levels having to do a lot of commuting around the city for work.
Glad you're happy with the new ride, excellent choice!
Great review. Thanks for your anecdote.
Sedans wlll be back - SUVs cost a lot of money and guzzle gas. With interest rates thru the roof, ppl wont be able to afford big SUV's....used Sedan market is growing. Honda is smart to keep sedans going.
Right on 💯
I hate SUVs. Horrible driving experience IDGAF if all the new ones have 800hp. Just makes it worse. Give me a sedan any day all day.
Facts. Before inflation my Wrangler was way more affordable. Costs of insurance, parts, service has convinced me to go back to a car. No 4x4 fluid, overpriced off road tires, better gas mileage, etc. The current environment makes cars less fun for sure. I planned on lifting my Jeep when I got it but it got so outrageously expensive decided to just save my money. Testing out the Mazda 3, Civic and Integra.
I wish there was more of a price gap. the msrp of lowest crv hybrid is like 35, 400. The lowest accord hybrid aeems to be about 33.5k
I’d love it if station wagons would make a comeback in the US, but I feel like the crossover SUV has really taken over that market niche. If we just took the 11th gen Accord and added D pillars to square off the back the storage space would be amazing. Then again, it likely wouldn’t sell well because the current fad in North America are crossovers that allow you to sit higher up so you can see over all the other crossovers/pickups on the road, and the CRV is doing very well in that market.
I've had the 2023 Accord Hybrid EX-L for two months. I went with the EX-L for the 17 inch wheels. None of the extra features of the Touring trim prompted me to step up. Overall, extremely satisfied. The Lane Keeping Assist question is interesting. In the interest of keeping the driver engaged, it wants some level of correction from the driver every 10 seconds or so. It's not enough to "keep hands on the wheel." I can live with that. The infotainment screen placement isn't as "stuck on" as it seems. There is a nice finger-tip ledge at the bottom to allow one-finger touch control without complete focus on the screen. All the controls that need to be physical controls are implemented as physical controls.
Customization of the gauge screen gets a big plus. With the current speed clearly posted (and clustered with speed limit signs, cruise control, etc.), neither the power gauge nor the speedometer need to be prominent. They can be reduced to bar gauges at the sides, adjacent to fuel and battery gauges. This leaves the rest of the display less crowded and open to more customization.
The "Zen factor" is exactly right. This is a very comfortable and relaxing car to drive.
I love my 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback! They have a leg up too in that market bc they are one of the only car brands that has a traditional hatchback car that's not a crossover or a SUV... That's definitely what I prefer and I know some other people do too! You get the extra cargo space but without the worse gas mileage! This is my first Honda and I probably won't own any other brand now! Probably the best handling out of anything I've ever driven!
Really great job on the review of a wonderful car in the Touring Hybrid. Agree with previous, the Accord Hybrid Touring is super relaxing and calming while driving.. Zen as you say. Cheers 🕊
Loved this review, as you touched on some good points- seeing how you checked to see if the bike fit into trunk & speaking on the 'zen', comforting driving feel- haven't run across any that have spoke on this. I purchased one coupla months ago & I agree. I wasn't a prior honda or Accord owner so I can't compare but I know I love this car thus far
Glad you enjoyed it!
I own this car and your review nailed it!!
Thank you for the kind words!
Handsomest Accord in years. Looks like a car again.
I'm not trying to be rude when I ask this but what do you think they were looking like before?
Agree, I like it looking more sleek/clasyy like in the 80-90s
1 reason I chose a sedan: Creature comfort for a big driver. I wanted a RAV4 Prime or CRV Hybrid, but both were incredibly cramped inside with my knees in my chest. The Accord Hybrid and the Camry Hybrid, which I ended up buying were both very comfortable. They need to make SUVs and mid-size trucks that can accommodate full extension for someone 6’4 and above, at least 56” of hip room, and maintain headroom.
I've owned 7 trucks over 42 years, ready for a sedan. I think this is gonna be the one.
love your video and what you described. just got my 2021 EXL which has all the useful features and 1.5T turbocharged engine is sufficient in most cases. don't see any reason to get suv unless have strong demand for spaces.
Sign me up for zen. Question: I believe the Touring has acoustic glass, and even the EX-L doesn’t. Does that make a difference in the zen effect?
I do like the body design. In the late 90's and early 2000's, I owned a couple of Accords. Loved them. But, living in Minnesota I wanted something with all wheel drive. As for this car, the only thing I didn't care for is the placement of the large screen. This not a Honda thing, this with all car manufacturers that position the large the same way. Not a fan when the screen looks like it is just "stuck" into the dash. As opposed to being placed and integrated into the dash. But this is not a deal breaker. I'd get use to it. Don't mind taking off the tire in order for the bike to fit, as long as it fits. I'd buy this car, this color. Wonder if in Europe and Asia, Honda sells a manual? Kurt, great review as always.
Thank you for the kind words an insight!
That’s odd about the Lane Keep Assist, I was given a 2022 Honda CRV as a loaner car and was so impressed because there was no ping ponging , just a nice smooth in the middle of the road drive. (It was SO relaxing!) So it would seem Honda has the ability to refine this. I was delivering new Dodge Trucks to dealers as trades and they are the worst! Had to turn it off. Good review as always.✌️
Maybe they use different calibrations? That's interesting either way. Thanks for sharing!
@@EatSleepDrive there is 3 settings for lane centering in the menu. Wide, and normal and narrow, i havent played with them tho.
I just did a 500mile drive in a EXL and i thought the the lane centering was fine. You still need to touch the wheel or the car yells at you so a little bouncing isnt the end of the world.
I went for the 24 Accord Hybrid EXL and I absolutely love it.
That's the one I'm looking at. What was your out the door price?
@@redcapote4760 i paid $36k otd
Nice.. how much MPGs were you able to achieve?
I wouldn't drescribe it as quick. I would call it zippy. I take a 0-60 u-turn onto a highway every morning and I have had no close calls. It gets up to speed fast enough.
own hybrid 2018 petrol wise 70mpg driving with speed limits, my one is asian market , but when you need that kick on the road sport mode do what suppose to do so pleasure to drive
Clean, no weird Japanese badging. Looks good.
Subbed. I still prefer a sedan
How would you compare this to an lexus? Been thinking of getting this or an 2022 Es300h
Fuel Economy and Tire wear is so much better on lower cars. #bringbackwagons
How are the bumps and rough roads in this car? Soft suspension?
1 engine ( ICE) and two electric motors.1 motor for driving the front wheels and the second one to recharge the batteries and start the engine. Excellent setup Honda.
I like it! I think I’ll choose this over the brand new 2025 Camry. Now if the Camry would’ve come with a hydraulic hood strut I would’ve bought that one, of course!
Just wait for Toyota to offer TRD hood struts.... 😉
So u would buy a car just for hood struts. Hahaha
I have an accord hybrid. I love it. And I'm with Honda with sedans. I think crossovers and SUVs are ugly boxes on wheels.
Bike would have fit if you had put the rear end in first with the front wheel canted under the trunk hood.
It's very impressive! It looks great!!!
How's the legroom? I'm 6'3 and have a compact suv. Doesn't have enough legroom for me.
It has legroom for days, but the headroom may be a concern.
In the past, Toyota Camry was boring, with good quality, Honda was sporty look. Now, Toyota Camry is sporty , sexy, look, with good quality, and Honda is boring.
The camry is dated. Inside is dreadful
I wanted to pick up the last V6 and was close to a deposit, but it would have looked even worse in a few years. So im picking up a accord touring
I just don't like to drive behind a truck or a big ass SUV that blocks my vision.
I find it interesting that I was born in the sixties when some people had five or six kids and an SUV would have been handy. Now people have two kids max but we have to have a mini tank. Go figure.
Why would anyone choose one of these new SUVs over a minivan? Minivan footprint only a little bigger and they hold twice as much.
Minivans look dopey.
@@gregmartinez5836 Don't care. SUVs are stupid, and getting stupider. Saw a first gen Explorer the other day. Looked like a reasonable substitute for my 2004 Odyssey. Not as good, but reasonably close. Check the 2023 Explorer. 88 cu ft of cargo space behind front seats vs.145 for a 2024 Odyssey. The minivan is 140 pounds (3%) heavier, 7 inches longer, a half inch narrower and a half inch less in roof height. Practicality for carrying cargo is obviously much better in the minivan. (I can carry six 10ft 2X4s with 4 passengers and the hatch closed.) Oh, but it isn't as cool looking as an SUV.
I would rather look stupid than be stupid. 2024 Odyssey priced $8K lower than 2023 Explorer. And it's a Honda, not a Ford.
@@nickdanger4173 they are getting a lot better looking now days compare to back in the day though. I won’t get an SUV. I like sedans. Nice to have variety.
@@gregmartinez5836 Yeah, don't really care what they look like. I prefer a sports car, but not very practical for everyday use. Mostly drive mine to/from/on the track.
There's hardly any options in the minivan space. And Honda hasn't redesigned the Odyssey in 12 years.
I think this car is perfect.
11:00 It doesn't suffer from sportiness. Yeah, that's why I stopped buying Hondas.
Los Sedand son mucho mejor .No hay como el Accord V6.
...unless you want an AWD vehicle.
I love sedan
Be advised the Hybrid does not have a spare tire, not even a donut spare.
I prefer dated cars that don't look like spaceships.
Just wondering how many people here drive a ton of miles to justify buying hybrids that the mfgr are forcing you into.
Hybrids have less maintenance on average and better fuel economy while being quieter and smoother to drive. To the sensible driver they are no brainers.
@@mitchelldjunaedi2832. Maybe they should use that brain to ask themselves how the heat in summer and the frigid temps in winter will affect the battery pack? You hear no one talking about this
Bone votier model Honda Accord.
Honda really needs to get its lane centering under control. I hate it. I need it to be better. It's unacceptable that it isn't better in 2024.
I've known Honda for having a lot of road noise which makes it hard to enjoy your favorite music.
Youve never had one
@@Mrtellitlikeitis I had 2.
The EX-L 17 tires make it the quietest in the Honda hybrid lineup. I can hear the music just fine and don't hear any tire whine while driving.
Then ur ears are sensitive poor thing
Regular human beings are not 6’1!!! Plus if you’re that tall, you should call shotgun 😂
I'm so tired of ugly grills. It's the bottom feeder carp look...🤢
Haha, I've never thought about that, but now I can't unsee it..
"age well".....riiiight because hybrids are so reliable.