mReview: Honda Accord – Honda Has Done It Again

The Honda Accord is a stunning blend of refinement, practicality, dynamics, and a lil' extra Honda-ness, making it one of the top cars on the market today. 

What’s Great

• One of the most well-rounded and polished Hondas we've ever tried.
• Drives and rides incredibly well, whether it be during casual cruising or spirited driving.
• Massive amounts of boot space and loads of leg room in the back seats, too, with only a small central tunnel to contend with.

What’s Good

• The e:HEV hybrid system is seamlessly integrated and gives the Accord great fuel economy; you can even drive it in full electric mode for short distances. 
• The engine actually sounds pretty good at full chat.
• Looks good both inside and out, with a mindfully laid out interior and handsome body lines, giving the Accord some proper visual appeal.

What’s Not Great

• It's definitely on the pricier side of things. 

This interior is bang on the money in terms of functionality and ergonomics. Nothing ever feels out of reach, and all the physical (!) buttons have great tactile feedback so you know exactly what you're pressing. There's also a heads-up display, a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster, and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen for your viewing pleasure.

The Accord sure is one good looking car. Clean body lines with a modern design give it a much more stately air than other Hondas, rivalling even some of the continental brands.

The new Accord gets the larger 2-litre engine with e:HEV hybrid assistance, for a combined output of 181hp and 335Nm of torque, much beefier than the old 1.5-litre unit that came on the previous Accord.

The rear seats on the Accord are spacious and comfortable, while the small central tunnel makes seating three back here a non-issue. Passengers also have a large panoramic sunroof to take in some extra sunshine. 

While the Accord is supposed to be the larger, more distinguished model in the lineup, it's by no means a bore to drive. The steering is direct and fun to operate, the chassis feels tight and quick to react, and the engine feels eager and happy to rev out, a welcome experience in today's sanitised car world.

The Accord's styling at the rear is closer to its European peers instead of its Japanese roots. There are hints of Audi in the taillights, with a svelte, swooping roofline that really makes the Accord look refined and more upmarket than before.

Chauffeuring might not be that common in Accords, but you could certainly do it, what with the generous legroom and neat features like being able to move the front passenger seat from the back.

The 570-litre boot of the Accord is huge, with plenty of usable space to fit bags and other items. There's also a conveniently placed toggle to lower the rear seats to get even more cargo space.

The Accord is one of the most impressive and well-rounded vehicles on the market today. Unfortunately, the price is rather steep at nearly S$300k. Fortunately, Honda's motto is "The Power of Dreams," because at that price, all we can do for now is dream about it.

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