I like the Accord Coupe V6 a lot with a manual transmission -- it's sort of a bargain front-drive Audi S5 in that configuration. Go with the automatic, though, and this car loses its way in a hurry. It's probably just perception, but the Touring V6 just doesn't seem very quick, and shifts from the six-speed automatic have a strange abruptness that feels neither sporty nor smooth.
I still like the Accord Coupe's exterior lines, and there's more space in the back seat than you might expect. The dash layout is typical Honda good, and the company seems to have made some changes to its dual-screen stereo/nav/bluetooth setup that make it significantly easier to master (still no volume knob, though).
OTHER VOICES:
It’s difficult to write about the Accord, any Accord, without using the word "competent." They’re not flashy, they do nothing over-the-top outstanding. They just look buttoned up inside and out -- they look normal (that’s a good thing) -- and simply go about their day-to-day business smoothly, comfortably and without drama. The chassis is rock solid for a front driver, the ride is a nice balance of control and compliance, and the engine is just sweet, smooth and powerful enough.
Like Mr. Stoy, I prefer Accords with manual transmissions, but that’s just personal preference. An Accord LX with a four-cylinder and six-speed manual starts at 22K and change. That’s what I’d get: very good in all areas, great in none, definitely among the auto industry’s bargains. It’s easy to see why Honda sells tons of Accords.
Judging by the amount of people who told me “nice car!” and “that’s cool, what is it?” during my time behind this Accord’s wheel, I’d say Honda’s styling department did something right. This is probably the best-looking Accord to date, or at least the most aggressively styled.
The most interesting thing about this Accord, which may or may not be surprising, is that it’s actually fast. It does things you don’t expect a standard Honda to do: there’s torque steer, there’s squealing tires, there’s fun. While I think it would have been a lot more fun with a stick, the automatic attached to the 3.5-liter V6 did a fine job at managing the 278 hp and the 252 lb-ft of twist.
During my time on the highway, the Accord proved docile and comfortable -- the cabin was virtually free of wind and road noise, the seat was supportive and the infotainment system was easy to navigate (even without the volume knob). Buffeting with only one window down wasn’t terrible, but you’d still be better off leaving the windows up at speed.
While the power delivery might surprise, the rest of the car feels perfectly Honda. The brakes work well, but don’t send you much feedback. The steering feels like it was ripped straight out of the "Cruis’n USA" booth from your local arcade. It’s light and numb, but generally points the car in the right direction.
If you’re looking for something more subdued than an outright performance car, the Accord will still scratch your itching desire for speed.
On Sale: Now
Base Price: $35,210
As Tested Price: $35,339
Drivetrain: 3.5-liter V6, 2WD six-speed automatic
Output: 278 hp @ 6,200 rpm, 252 lb-ft @ 4,900 rpm
Curb Weight: 3,554 lb
Fuel Economy: 21/32/24 mpg(EPA City/Hwy/Combined)
Options: moonroof visor ($129)
Pros: Great exterior lines and styling
Cons: Little steering feedback, sports car price
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I still like the Accord Coupe's exterior lines, and there's more space in the back seat than you might expect. The dash layout is typical Honda good, and the company seems to have made some changes to its dual-screen stereo/nav/bluetooth setup that make it significantly easier to master (still no volume knob, though).
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| Honda Accrod Coupe V6 / pic via autoweek.com |
All the above statements apply to the Accord Touring V6 sedan too, though…and its four-door brother may be the biggest argument against the coupe. Unless you're dead set on the coupe's styling or plan to get a stick-shift, the Accord Touring sedan is a better overall buy, and the four-cylinder EX-L is a better deal yet.
OTHER VOICES:
It’s difficult to write about the Accord, any Accord, without using the word "competent." They’re not flashy, they do nothing over-the-top outstanding. They just look buttoned up inside and out -- they look normal (that’s a good thing) -- and simply go about their day-to-day business smoothly, comfortably and without drama. The chassis is rock solid for a front driver, the ride is a nice balance of control and compliance, and the engine is just sweet, smooth and powerful enough.
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| Dashboard of Honda Accord Coupe V6 / pic via autoweek.com |
Judging by the amount of people who told me “nice car!” and “that’s cool, what is it?” during my time behind this Accord’s wheel, I’d say Honda’s styling department did something right. This is probably the best-looking Accord to date, or at least the most aggressively styled.
The most interesting thing about this Accord, which may or may not be surprising, is that it’s actually fast. It does things you don’t expect a standard Honda to do: there’s torque steer, there’s squealing tires, there’s fun. While I think it would have been a lot more fun with a stick, the automatic attached to the 3.5-liter V6 did a fine job at managing the 278 hp and the 252 lb-ft of twist.
During my time on the highway, the Accord proved docile and comfortable -- the cabin was virtually free of wind and road noise, the seat was supportive and the infotainment system was easy to navigate (even without the volume knob). Buffeting with only one window down wasn’t terrible, but you’d still be better off leaving the windows up at speed.
While the power delivery might surprise, the rest of the car feels perfectly Honda. The brakes work well, but don’t send you much feedback. The steering feels like it was ripped straight out of the "Cruis’n USA" booth from your local arcade. It’s light and numb, but generally points the car in the right direction.
If you’re looking for something more subdued than an outright performance car, the Accord will still scratch your itching desire for speed.
On Sale: Now
Base Price: $35,210
As Tested Price: $35,339
Drivetrain: 3.5-liter V6, 2WD six-speed automatic
Output: 278 hp @ 6,200 rpm, 252 lb-ft @ 4,900 rpm
Curb Weight: 3,554 lb
Fuel Economy: 21/32/24 mpg(EPA City/Hwy/Combined)
Options: moonroof visor ($129)
Pros: Great exterior lines and styling
Cons: Little steering feedback, sports car price
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