But when it comes to luxury features for a given price, more is better. Up to eight cupholders are provided; a couple of them are big enough to hold a liter-sized water bottle yet feature spring-loaded prongs that can grip a paper coffee cup. Your first choice is to decide whether you want a two-door coupe or four-door sedan. In September 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 vehicles including certain model year 2003 through 2007 Accord V6 vehicles. New Car Test Drive correspondent Sam Moses reported from Hollywood, Mitch McCullough from Los Angeles, and Larry Edsall from San Diego.
Never had a problem with the gear box. You feel quality, also, in the light touch required to open the trunk. This young man went out of his way to meet with me in his own time. In our , one of the first ones off the boat. The side bolsters are more aggressive, providing a more secure fit at the torso.
Remedy Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. An automatic transmission is available. It's strongest at higher rpm, but never gets buzzy. The Accord combines high technology and high quality with everyday economy of operation and keen attention to detail. The Accord coupe's trunk is slightly smaller than the sedan's, holding less than 13 cubic feet. So the G6 stacks up as merely adequate in a contest where better than average is the threshold of acceptability. This allowed us to average more than 28mpg while eating up miles rapidly.
And in a couple cases, a profusion. The Jetta generated louder readings at wide-open throttle, but there was a raspy, industrial quality to the Mazda's exhaust note at full cry that grated on all who heard it. A big speedometer in the center dominates the instrument panel. Additionally, the coupe earned a five-star rating for front- and rear-seat passengers in the side-impact test. It strikes a perfect balance between ride and handling. And the coupe packs the Accord's attributes into a sporty two-door. With the manual transmission, acceleration is strong.
Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. The drive-by-wire throttle is programmed to cut the gas during upshifts, and its timing is perfect. Premium isn't how we would describe this audio system, but the navigation is top notch. Its navigation system is top notch, but the audio system lets it down considerably. Taking into account some around-town and good old-fashioned Orange County stop-and-go driving, during which mileage dipped closer to 20mpg, we averaged nearly 25mpg over the whole trip.
The turbo four was serene at idle, but in freeway cruise mode, the Mazda's interior noise levels were highest of the pack. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. There were logbook complaints about excessive up-and-down motion compared with the other cars, and insufficient roll stiffness. The bottom line: The Mazdaspeed guys nailed the sports part of the deal, but this car needs a little time at charm school. Honda says the actual improvement is closer to 10 horsepower. They offer good support that holds up over longer drives. The two-door coupe is a different beast from the four-door sedan, sharing a family resemblance in its face but no actual sheet metal.
And the shift quality of the six-speed gearbox was persistently panned. We think the four-cylinder Accord sedan is the best car in its price class. This time around, it had a profound impact on the outcome. The styling is conservative and unassuming inside and out, in keeping with Honda's sensible image. The car is an absolute blast to drive. The Mazda's combination of power, brakes, grip, limited body roll, on-demand all-wheel drive, and quick steering 2. Remedy Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
Additionally, all V6 Accords now include standard Vehicle Stability Assist. It's a tough slice of the market, but the Accord has 30 years of refinement behind it. The Accord rides more smoothly and more comfortably than the Nissan Altima. Three sound systems are available for the Accord. The driver's seat provides a one-with-the-car feel thanks to good side support. Prolonged under-hood and power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely, resulting in cracks and power steering fluid leakage. ©2019 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc.
Though revised for 2006, the Accord Hybrid still doesn't shout its environmentally friendliness, whether viewing it from outside or inside the car. Great seats, carries 5, big trunk, and a smooth and precise shifter, solid stereo skipped nav. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement. For these reasons and others, the Honda Accord continues to be one of the best-selling cars in the U. Notify me of new posts by email. Okay, more than a soupçon. Attention to detail is seen everywhere: coinholders, cellphone cord hooks, grab handles over every door, console lights, power outlets, sunglasses holders, adjustable armrests, convenient and versatile access to the trunk from the rear seat.