. The six-speed two-door hit 60 in 5. At the handling limit, it tends toward understeer — the front tires lose grip before the rear tires. But it does stimulate the driver-gratification glands. Even so, those who buy a Honda Accord should enjoy many years of pleasant, trouble-free motoring — important qualities for great family sedans.
The nose is short, the hood and cowl are low, which complement the glassy cabin to provide excellent visibility from inside. It may not eliminate our mourning for the old Prelude. Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. The Accord provided the sharpest transient response — turning left, then right, then left again. Accord offers a smooth, quiet ride quality, and an attractive interior with front and rear seats that are roomy and comfortable.
Leather interiors are available in light tones that are warm and inviting. Quicker on its feet, quicker straight ahead, quicker to provoke smiles at the helm. For the first time in the Accord's long history, V-6 and manual transmission are not mutually exclusive concepts, and the six-speed's precise engagements and short shift throws enhance the pleasure of piloting this rig by a bunch. But we also value passion. The Camry offered superb damping over the rippled pavement and the Malibu surprised us with its handling prowess.
It is, after all, a Honda, so reliability should not be an issue. As much as we respect them, we can't say that about the other members of the latest Accord family. Honda designed the Coupe to have its own identity. The Accord also had the best brakes. This is not your father's Saab 9-3 Viggen. Commander Data running a routine systems check on the bridge of the Enterprise. This engine delivers lots of power for merging into traffic or entertaining its driver.
It's an enviable track record, and no other car comes close. Walkaround Completely redesigned for 1998, the Accord features sharp edges and rounded corners that lend an understated, refined look, while an aggressive stance gives it the air of a European sedan. Stomp on the throttle and the growls with the authority of a free-breathing cylinder head. Features associated with luxury cars abound, particularly on the high-level models. It is a great family sedan, at or near the top of its class in every measure.
You could shift for yourself in previous Accords-but only if you were willing to limit yourself to four cylinders. The air conditioning system, designed to quickly cool the car down after getting in on a hot day, uses an air filtration system to keep pollen out and reduce diesel fumes from buses and trucks. Generating 150 horsepower at 5700 rpm, an Accord equipped with this engine is a great package that deserves consideration by anyone shopping for a roomy mid-size car that excels in quality, durability, reliability, smoothness, ride quality, practicality and fuel efficiency. We should also add that the Accord manages to deliver the engine's substantial output to the drive wheels with only the barest hint of torque steer. But most people buy an Accord because they feel it is a safe choice. While the V6 provides lots of gusto, most people order the 2. The suspension damps out the bumps and keeps the tires planted on the road.
The Accord is a car that a family can buy, then turn its attention back to the other concerns of a hectic daily life. Sun visors offer sliding extensions, a HomeLink remote control system can be programmed to open garage doors, turn on house lights and turn off security systems. The Pilots are also an all-season design, but bigger footprints and shorter sidewalls produce better grip-0. They are nearly identical from an engineering standpoint, though the Coupe features some performance tweaks designed to make it more fun to drive Trim levels and pricing for Sedan and Coupe are nearly identical. The key elements of this character shift-tires and transmission-aren't very mysterious, but they combine to make this particular Accord unique among its stablemates.
Generous front and rear door openings make it easy to get in and out of the car. Only the headlights and door handles are shared. For these reasons, the Accord is extremely popular. The Michelin tires are quiet and the ride quality is flawless. Model Lineup Two body styles are available, a four-door sedan and a sporty coupe. Accords have earned first-place points in four of six comparison tests since 1997, and they've made our 10Best list in 17 of the 21 years we've been giving the award. V-6 versions were available only with automatics.
The Accord offers incredibly good handling on bumpy roads; a series of big bumps in the middle of a turn hardly affects it. It is a remarkably easy car to drive and every aspect of it is user friendly. This is an easy car to drive. It is distinguished from the Sedan by its unique styling. While pre-1998 Accords were considered big compacts, the current-generation Accord is a true midsize sedan. Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle.
The Coupe is a handsome car, and a good choice for busy executives who want a car that is both sporty and practical. Interior Features Honda used airline business-class seating as a model for the Accord interior and it is a marvel of space efficiency. In cruise mode, the 3. These are not particularly impressive numbers for a sports coupe-an Acura 3. Which brings us to the Accord coupe. The instrument panel features a two-tone finish with big gauges that are highly legible.