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2018 Honda Accord

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2018 LX 1.5T 4dr Sedan
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Price:   -  From $23,570
2018 Sport 1.5T 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $25,780
2018 EX 1.5T 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $27,470
2018 EX-L 1.5T 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $29,970
2018 Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $30,310
2018 EX-L 2.0T 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $31,970
2018 Touring 1.5T 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $33,800
2018 Touring 2.0T 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $35,800
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Overview

Honda introduces an all-new Accord for the 2018 model year. It embodies an athletic shape with simple and restrained styling features. The interior has been reimagined and features quality materials and fine details. The safety and infotainment technologies have been enhanced and simplified. This new generation also receives two new engines while even a six-speed manual is even offered for enthusiasts.

What's New for 2018

The 2018 Honda Accord is a complete redesign.

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Choosing Your Honda Accord

The 2018 Accord's trim levels are familiar to anyone that's wandered into a Honda showroom in the past couple years, with a base LX, a stylish Sport, volume-focused EX and EX-L, and a range-topping and Touring. All trims see increased levels of standard features. A Hybrid model is also available, but is listed separately.

Honda Sensing is standard on every trim, bringing adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist, automatic high beams, and traffic sign recognition to even the most affordable Accord. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is available on everything but the base Accord LX (it's optional on the Sport).

Honda is offering the 2018 Accord with two engines, both from the smaller Civic – an uprated version of that car's 1.5-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 192 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque and a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four borrowed from the Civic Type R that pumps out 252 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. You can get the former engine across the board and the latter engine only on the Sport, EX-L, and Touring for an additional $4,530 over the base price.

All 1.5-liter Accords work alongside a continuously variable transmission, except for the Accord Sport, which offers a no-cost six-speed manual. Move up to the 2.0-liter (which is also available with a six-speed stick on the Sport) and you'll be stuck with a 10-speed automatic.

The 1.5-liter with the CVT returns an EPA estimated 30 miles per gallon city, 38 highway, and 33 combined while the Sport and Touring trims, equipped with wider tires, return 29 city and 35 highway for 31 combined. The 2.0-liter Sport returns 22 city, 32 highway, and 26 combined regardless of transmission, while the Accord EX-L with the ten-speed nets 23 city, 34 highway, and 27 combined. Finally (and unsurprisingly), the 2.0-liter Touring is the least efficient model, hitting 22 city and 32 highway for 26 combined.

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LX

The LX trim ($24,445 including destination fee) receives the Honda Sensing safety package, LED headlights and taillights, dual-zone automatic climate control, a seven-inch display for the rearview camera, and keyless ignition. There's a meager four-speaker audio system and a seven-inch infotainment screen with Bluetooth.

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Sport

The Sport trim ($26,655 including destination) adds larger 19-inch wheels, a unique grille, LED fog lights, and a rear spoiler.

Inside, the Sport gains an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system that adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration and sends the tunes out through an eight-speaker audio system. The driver gains a 12-way powered driver’s seat, aluminum pedals, and a leather-wrapped shifter and steering wheel.

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EX

The EX trim ($28,345 including destination) builds on the LX trim's feature list and adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, proximity entry, folding rear seats, remote start, heated front seats, and a sunroof. The Sport’s upgraded audio package is included while the EX trim further adds SiriusXM satellite radio, HD radio, and a second USB port.

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EX-L

The EX-L ($30,845) adds a 450-watt premium audio system, a noise insulation package, and leather upholstery with memory function on the driver's side. Navigation is available as a $1,000 option.

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Touring

The Touring trim comes in at $34,675 including the destination charge. The top trim takes the EX-L and adds adaptive dampers, 19-inch wheels, larger front brakes, chrome door handles, and parking sensors. Ambient lighting, a wireless charger, wi-fi hotspot, and ventilated seats are also included. A head-up display provides navigation, engine information, and safety messages.

CarsDirect Tip

The 2018 Honda Accord is far better than it needs to be, which means there isn't really a bad buy here. The 2.0-liter sounds nice, but the 1.5-liter provides plenty of gusto while the EX trim is a fantastic value.

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: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Charming isn't a word we normally throw at mid-size family sedans, but it's just the case when we're talking about the 2018 Honda Accord. Freshly redesigned, it's arguably the best mid-sizer on the market, boasting driving dynamics that make the segment's former champ, the Mazda6, jealous, while doing the family-hauling thing as well as any of its competitors. Our complaints are few – the Accord is excellent.

Best Value

The 2018 Accord starts at $24,460 for the base LX trim, and pricing for the top-of-the-line Touring model begins at $34,690. The base engine for all models is a 192-horsepower, 1.5-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder paired with a continuously variable transmission, or a six-speed manual on Sport models. Optional on Sport, EX-L, and Touring trims is a 252-hp, 2.0-liter turbo that's a borrowed and defanged version of the righteous engine found in the track-ready Honda Civic Type R. A six-speed manual is still available, although Honda ditches the CVT for its more powerful engine and attaches a 10-speed automatic.

Aside from an engine choice, all trims are monospec, making the purchasing process an easy one. Even the base model includes LED headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, a seven-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, alloy wheels, automatic high beams, and a rearview camera.

Honda's must-have advanced Sensing suite of active safety gear is standard on automatic-equipped models, providing peace of mind via adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and lane departure warning.

As fun as it was to drive, our tester, a manual-transmission Sport, is really not the best choice for the majority of drivers. Instead, we recommend the EX trim for the aforementioned safety goodies, along with its moonroof, heated front seats, eight-inch touchscreen, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and heated outside mirrors.

  • Model: 2018 Honda Accord EX
  • Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
  • Output: 192 hp / 192 lb-ft
  • Transmission: Continuously variable transmission
  • Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
  • MPG: 30 City / 38 Hwy
  • Options: N/A
  • Base Price:$28,360 (including the $890 destination charge)
  • Best Value Price:$28,360

Performance

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The base engine pairs well with the CVT automatic and, tuned for low-end performance, steps briskly off the line; the bigger engine also works better when matched with the 10-speed automatic. Both take advantage of an adjustable-ratio steering system that's quicker at the edges for a nice combination of steering response and cruising repose. The ride is smooth and composed, especially on upmarket models equipped with the adaptive suspension.

But the smaller turbo, tuned for low-end grunt, runs out of breath quickly. Favoring the automatics is due in part to the six-speed manual's shortcomings – an overly-light clutch pedal, a high takeup, and overly-long shifter throws. On top of that, the "sporty" 19-inch wheel and tire combination prioritizes appearance over ride quality.

Style

Honda has managed to pull off what other Japanese automakers haven’t: a taught design – mostly lacking bling – in just the right proportions. The handsome shape starts up front by borrowing only the lights from Acura and using a far slicker grille and ends with a Sportback-like tail treatment.

Inside, occupants are treated to better seat bolsters, taller seat backs, active noise cancellation, and an expansive view thanks to thinner roof pillars, a lower nose, and a low horizontal dashboard. Fit and finish is excellent and, despite an overall length that's two inches shorter, a longer wheelbase translates to comfort for four occupants – five if necessary. Honda gets extra points for 40 inches of rear leg room and 16.7 cubic feet of cargo volume in the trunk.

Among the nits, the cloth seat trim on base models doesn't seem especially long-lasting, while rear seat room with three passengers is tight.

The Best and Worst Things

We like the Accord's combination of style, advanced safety features, and smooth automatic transmissions. We only wish the six-speed manual wasn't so wonky and the sport suspension was tuned for ride quality rather than firmness.

Right For? Wrong For?

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The migration from mid-size sedans aside, families owe it to themselves to check out the new Accord.

Enthusiasts won't find the ride, which is skewed toward comfort, or finicky manual transmission appealing.

The Bottom Line

Thin cloth trim, a base turbo tuned for efficiency, and an almost-unnecessary manual transmission are far outweighed by the 2018 Honda Accord's slick design, smooth-shifting automatics, and advanced safety features that make it a top pick in the mid-size sedan class.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
1.5L I-4 / 192 HP / 192 ft.lbs.
Transmission
2-spd CVT w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
30 / 38 / 34 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
1.5L I-4 / 192 HP / 192 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
30 / 38 / 34 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
14.8 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$56
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
16.7 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
106 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
192.2 "
Exterior Width
73.3 "
Exterior Height
57.1 "
Front Headroom
39.5 "
Rear Headroom
37.3 "
Front Legroom
42.3 "
Rear Legroom
40.4 "
Front Shoulder Room
58.3 "
Rear Shoulder Room
56.5 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,131 Lbs.
Wheel Base
111 "
Turning Radius
19.0 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
17.0 " Silver Aluminum / 19.0 " Black Aluminum / 19.0 " Chrome Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Chrome
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
Full Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
4
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Mitigation Braking System Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Road Departure Mitigation Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Collision Mitigation Braking System Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Driver Attention
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Front And Rear
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

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