Car Tech - 2013 Honda Accord EX

[@luvmbooty3]

4:52 "It's got the unfortunate name of earth dreams...what the hell does that mean?" LOL! this guy is the best!

[@Confispect1]

It's the engine or transmission it's called Earth Dreams I forget which one.

[@luvmbooty3]

It's the engine...I was just quoting Brian...i love his sarcasm! >)

[@snarwars]

250,000 miles on my 2000 Honda accord, still going great

[@SpeCifiC0507]

sugma bawllz

[@rolandj]

I've owned a 13 Accord for 3 months now so let me share some of my experiences. Really I find the touchscreen useful just because it provides a clean look to the dashboard.. otherwise its not much better than buttons, also it is useful to see your stations. As for the late watch camera.. it's extremely useful and convenient. it's not weird like this reviewer says, the view it gives you is the same as if you were looking at your rear view mirror, except it's symmetrical with your left side mirror

[@chanpreetsingh8390]

Anyone watching this in late 2020?

[@corymatthews6778]

Can the right signal camera be turnt off ?

[@brianrichards1565]

You are my absolute FAVORITE car reviewer I have seen! Witty, clever, smart, and informative! Keep making many more reviews!

[@AvgJjV2]

"Earth dream", " what the hell is that mean?" Ahh m dying hahaha

[@motorcycleartist]

Earth dreams? What the hell does that mean? I died laughing when he said that! Lolllll.this guy is toooo funny

[@TheMenghi1]

I don't understand all the insults written here. I have a 2013 Honda Accord. It does its job: good hwy economy, realiable, etc. I don't particularly like the car, but I know it's a very good, solid car.

[@andygreat423]

Hi Brian Cooley this is the first time I post on your videos. I have to admit they were funny and very helpful eventhough I am not trying to buy a car currently because the information you gathered on your videos give me deeper understanding about cars on the market. I will however payoff my car in a few years and search for a new car. If you still make videos like this, I'm sure I will make the best decision and never have to regret a second in my life about my car. Thank you.

[@sukhdeep99]

"Earth Dreams. The hell does that mean?" Why I love Brian Cooley and his reviews!

[@aquateen77723]

"Earth Dreams - whatever the hell *that* means." LOL I love B.Cooley! :-)

[@ddharani4]

i personally own the 2011 accord exl v6 and i love it and we jus recently got the 2013 accord sport trim...there is a big difference in how they feel (mainly due to engines) but also you can tell tht the new accord is less fatiguing like Cooley said and looks sharper in my opinion

[@alexlarson2466]

"2 to 3 inches shorter-quite a bit of a difference". Umm that's barely a difference for something nearly 16' long

[@bajunaidm]

This guy is really great, To the point, clear and you want to hear to the last minute.

[@HowBuds]

Enjoying our 2011 Honda Crosstour EX-L w/NAV but would like to own the new Accord! Thanks for the video!

[@versace_mel]

There are two errors stated in this video. 1 that EX-L or better trim comes with Navigation. I have this exact car and it doesn't come with Navigation. That's a separate option on my trim level. And 2 that if you get the navigation trim, the center radio comes as a touch screen. I have the touchscreen and don't have navigation.

[@tenta20]

Just bought a new Accord LX the other day. Picks up quite quickly for a 4-pot. The CVT is actually livable and the handling is good so far. I've liked it a lot. Honda seems to have rebounded from the last generation.

[@charlitoadams777]

How's the cvt holding up?

[@majedaleisa]

My brother had one for 7 years never had problems

[@ehcivicracer]

the problem with other manufacturers are the added features. I like hondas way of introducing features into higher trim levels. When I go to mazda or nissan they always pair their base model car with navigation and charge the same or near the same price as hondas trim level with navi. With that you get a car with no leather, no auto climate control, and no alloy wheel, but you get navi. I test drove the 2013 accord 6speed and it is great. Might buy one soon.

[@Jimmyfrominwood]

there is only one side mirror camera that its located on the right side so its not disoriented at all

[@BeeABaw]

he says that they will ditch CD, why? why don't they ditch AM radio?

[@turbo311]

Well, the reading of texts aloud is included and probably a good idea. And the new crash avoidance systems that companies like Volvo have developed seem to be effective. According to statistics, the XC60 with that system has a 20% lower collision rate among small SUV's. But, the point still stands that all the infotainment systems that have touch screen based everything or small buttons (unlike Honda) are distracting and ergonomically stupid.

[@opsonization2]

i'm in my 20s and i'd by the accord if it looked like the new mazda6, accord is not just more middle aged ppl. my first car was a 2004 honda and i still think its the best looking accord ever made

[@deltasworder1x]

editing issue it cuts out during brians explanation of the side mirror camera!! Please fix!

[@eramus5614]

do not question Brian's judgement! he is the car GOD!

[@Colombianfunk]

I have 215,000 on mine and it still runs strong!

[@ZacharyDuhamel]

Honda has a connected app interface, but only one app on said interface so far. It does quite a bit though.

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Best family sedan you can buy!! Best resale, most reliable, best visibility, most fun to drive! Not the overstyled ford fusion or hyundai sonata, not the boring camry...the accord is the benchmark

[@cardo1111]

The EX-L did not come standard with navigation, otherwise an excellent review.

[@andygreat423]

First of all, I'm glad you replied. Although I don't know your gender or your age, the definition of something that would make sense remains unchanged. If I'm not mistaken, you said that I am, "too accuracy and detail oriented to the point where you don't even have a poetic sense anymore". However, we are talking about a video where cars are being evaluated, tested and experienced to help people make the right decision. You called Brian Cooley an idiot because you know you can type anything

[@590973]

I've been waiting for this video for so long Brian cooley is the best hands down!

[@juliochavez3350]

It's 2022 in trying to get the Honda Accord ex 2013 or kia optima 2013 ex wish one is better kia or Honda

[@DeeTofa]

I have the 2013 Honda exl and it has over 110000 miles. Still drives like new.

[@ittsnachooss6952]

@@DeeTofawhat’s your mileage now ???

[@oddferkout]

For some reason I really noticed the lost headroom in this Accord. Perhaps it's because I went from an '09 Civic and then now an '08 CR-V so my driving position is now quite upright as opposed to when I had my Civic. I found myself touching hair brushing against the headliner when I checked it out at the dealer. Aside from that, it's a great improvement over the outgoing model.

[@znt2002]

Ask me. I traded a 2012 camry se v6 for a Honda Sport and I love it. Camry SE has awesome power but very poor driving dynamics. Accord is agile, balanced with great MPG. Nothing beats it as a daily driver. The car has a great built. Just check the door and how they close. Reminds you of upscale German cars.

[@LazyPanda10]

Ex has the 2nd screen right? I thought only the lx has the button interface

[@cohenj45]

He says "the EX-L has nav"... well, not in Canada...maybe in the USA? Nav is an option on the EX-L and standard on the Touring.

[@hondaftw1234]

And it will still look good in 7 years :)

[@b.f.378]

It's 7 years later, does it still look good? Lol

[@ridhasuraifi5902]

@@b.f.378 yess

[@turbo311]

I'm aware. But do their lawnmowers come with Pandora integration for your iPhone?

[@lemonadeez]

Best looking Accord since the original in 1977. Three thumbs up Honda.

[@KingCarl77]

To those who say that the tail lights resemble the Genesis sedan: they are similar in that both have white reverse lights up top and red brake reflectors beneath. That's it. In real life, they do NOT look very similar.

[@Supuhstar]

@Brian Cooley, cars won't drop FM radio as long as there are government-mandated severe weather alerts and other such things

[@danwat1234]

It has succumbed just like the 7th gen and newer Civics

[@flexor212000]

Yep. I can hear them say "you know I wish it had a more powerful computer. We could do without the whole engine, wheels, exhaust, metal, car thing..."

[@MrHarlemworld]

another excellent job sir!

[@Imachowderhead]

Got mine today, one heck of a car!

[@thursmornsunlight]

I think Honda cars are really nice because they're easy to maintain and have no problems. I have a CR-V and the only things I had to fix is probably the paint job. I personally wish Honda made more attractive cars because even though it's basically the most reliable brand, the outside makes everyone feel like it's just another car. And since everyone has one there's no appeal to it.

[@andygreat423]

You know gundam too? I didn't think somebody with "CPA lisensing" would know about gundam but anyways. I assume you saw the my videos that I uploaded. Good that you are doing your research about me and I'm flattered. Oh and by the way, gundam isn't toy, it's just a Perfect Grade model kit consists of 1000 parts which you don't have the ability to build one anyways.

[@RamirezRobertoPerez]

Current Honda Accord rear designs is very similar to the a the rear design of a 1st generation Genesis sedan!

[@dog2.051]

why so much hate for cd player? atleast its there, people definately use it and I dont mind it.

[@awksweat230]

You don't come to CNET for car reviews, you come to CNET for car TECH reviews. They focus almost exclusively on the cabin tech and any innovations a given car brings to the car industry. Go to Edmunds or KBB for true car reviews. They are actually fantastic at it.

[@515ventures3]

earth dreams engine is a great engine! Thats what it means!

[@yurkshirelad]

Brian, in your opinion, how does it compare to the Altima?

[@beamingdevice7627]

stopped watching at direct injection. Thanks. Oh and major props for Lauryn Hill unplugged on the radio

[@Lemus27]

What happened to this guy? Haven't seen him in a while.

[@davidcoffee8]

what do you mean we are about a year or two away from cars STARTING to drop the cd player, Chevrolet sparqs, and sonics with mylink don't have a cd player

[@oldtwinsna8347]

He's comparing apples to apples, not apples to oranges. A Chevy Sonic is not comparable in any way at all to an Accord. Compare to a Camry, Altima, Fusion.

[@ericliberty1776]

This is a great chat!!

[@znt2002]

Test drive one. You will be surprised. Won't miss the DSB suspension.

[@turbo311]

I see what you're getting at, but I consider myself better than the average driver and still find myself distracted by something occasionally. Anyway, what I'm saying is that Honda, especially with this new Accord, are showing they care more about the drive than the tech features and I'm OK with that. Other brands spend more money on tech to distract from drive or build quality deficiencies. I'd pick this over the new Ford Fusion and possibly even the new Mazda 6.

[@poloblueboy]

U do awesome reviews. But need to review more cars. How about a v6 coupe!

[@PhoKingBS]

I like how the coupe looks better.

[@juventisa23]

To me . The Accord isnt that bad. the design is luxurious.

[@turbo311]

Is he saying a CD slot is a wasted feature that should have been gone a long time ago and you can't wait for it to be gone? I disagree. CD's still sound better than MP3 unless your ipod files are uncompressed and how many of us do that?

[@fatboy19831]

Agreed. The last gen Accord was the worst. They needed this car. I hope they will improve the rest of the line in the same way.

[@caligti4]

I disagree that the rear facing mirrors for blind spot detection are "disorienting," after all you're gonna be glancing at it, confirm that you're clear to change lanes then you do so. I agree that it's a bit odd but it's only disorienting when you consciously think about it lol

[@akoyisangpinoy01]

dude that's just a messed up thing to say.

[@turbo311]

Honda isn't CNET "style" because they actually build cars, not rolling infotainment devices.

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

Wish you'd do a 2013 RAM 1500 tech check... ;) Sport, Laramie, or Longhorn.

[@HolyMarioAndLuigiFan]

I hope they hold off the dripping of the CD player in cars a great or two later. It is still very useful and has good sound output. :-) :-) :-)

[@DjTrefX]

What Car Would You Buy? Camaro ss by chevy, Honda Accord Or Hyundai Genesis All For Starting Around $23,000 Reply To Me And if you want tell me why

[@contractki11er]

I would prefer they put the blind spot camera on the driver side of the vehicle.

[@jamesdavies6120]

Let us not forget the Kia Optima which is half Athlentic from the days of the rental company. Heard the Quality King, Kia Kit Car didn't really have a name but beat the Billy Grahm Shelby (not the Wayne Weshwreck) Mustang, and the Amanti a quality king like SUV were all coming in the future.

[@thomas4776]

it is a a great car to drive, the accord sport is a true value model!

[@stchman]

I personally think the Honda interior is somewhat low rent looking. I mean the font for the MPG, temperature, and climate control looks like it out of the 70s.

[@1typer30a]

Maybe next time they should review the Touring model.

[@M0HAK0]

man this accord is sick all they gotta do is change up the body next year and its perfect

[@andrespong7165]

I don't care about the apps, I care about the reliability and mpg, if it's gonna give me 30 mpg and last me 450000 miles like my last one I don't care about the interior features.

[@jaysizzlecity2]

What styling?????

[@shiftoptionk1976]

All Hondas look boring except for the newest Odyssey which is designed in a very weird and striking way. All they're meant to be are high quality, long lasting, reliable cars. Good to see Honda adding DRL to their US market cars. Makes it easier for the Canadians who come down here to buy cheaper cars and import them back into their country, nothing to install, no dash to remove, no reprogramming.

[@Lucky8s]

shiftoptionk1976​ If you want to stand out, you shouldn't be buying a Honda in the first place. I mean, you just gave the reasons why someone would buy one...

[@MrBuzzialdrin]

we are also missing cable tv

[@kingrileyofgames777]

Dude, he already did the review for you

[@1typer30a]

thats whats wrong with people today. they rather have a car that looks nice over a car that OUTPERFORMS the competition in almost every way. Smh...

[@josef959]

He means, like what he goes on further to explain, that it looks like a stereotype of a car. which if your product resembles a stereotype isn't good as companies normally dry to differentiate their product.

[@Slimecrazy234]

The Accord is a better engineered all-around car than the Fusion.

[@MistahhMC]

because a lot of talking based radio stations are on am such as sports stations

[@gmw1964z]

how much is the EXL ?

[@acr1980]

"It just looks like a car" What the fuck does he want it to look like? A toaster.

[@turbo311]

I agree. I hardly ever watch CNET unless there are very few reviews out there for a given car. They always seem to have one. I still think his comment is dumb and I applaud Honda for focusing more on automotive engineering than "car tech". I'll spare you my diatribe on why I think the majority of the car industry is lost beyond help. I thought Honda was there, but they might be coming back to their senses.

[@EriclolXD]

Hmm Honda still need to step it up. Revised Mazda 6, Altima, and Fusion in my eyes are better overall package. However new Accord is a lot better than the outgoing one imo, props to them!

[@sushi8186]

Hi , It would be great if you can review VW Passat 2013.

[@cobaltss1985]

the rear looks like Hyundai Genesis from B pillar to tailights

[@gtarules1]

Lol "earth dreams...what the hell does that mean?" I died!

[@Confispect1]

Earth Dream is the engine for those of you who don't know. Honda4life#

[@Confispect1]

Wu Wei Xu​ Society will view it as engine so I'm sticking with engine also I like my numerical sign behind but in front of the period even if I did not use it.

[@Confispect1]

Wu Wei Xu​ Society aka the world is fine with doing/saying it wrong as far as I go I'm fine/swell as well. It's kinda like saying your intelligent I'd be wrong but who gives a shit. The only token I give you is you were intelligent enough to point out a point that no one reflects which of course is a lie intelligence wise. 

[@Confispect1]

Wu Wei Xu I'm fine with however many times I choose to say whatever I want to say. Last but not least if I need a different word out of a billion I'll grab a Thesaurus. Unintellgence describes you perfectly be prepared to read it at least a hundred times. On topic of wrong or right I never said I wasn't. My specific viewpoint being more popular then yours still stands. Earth Dreams is considered the engine not the engine technology only you care which is completely fine. When your capable of convincing me other wise let me in on it.

[@Confispect1]

Wu Wei Xu​ I'm fine with it and of course your always welcomed if you feel like trying to correct me I'll correct you again. Let me know I have a jar of nonchalant attention. 

[@Lucky8s]

Confispect1 Are you 100% sure of that? You appear to be quite enraged by my comments. While I'm at it, try not to use big words with your limited vocabulary, you're just not very good at it. Trying way too hard.

[@sylvial1985]

I will not let you get the last word. What respect do you have if you're comparing name brand to "Toddler who watches the Disney channel" when companies spend millions to companies just to make up a brand name for the marketing purpose. I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Name brand is important for any marketing. He said he doesn't understand the name, yet I explained it. ZOOM OUT and look at the big picture! It's meant to be metaphoric (which you hate abstract)

[@fuguf1sh]

Earth Dreams means I'm getting high 30s MPG with a 278hp V6.

[@blasterr9573]

You can read email on screen but can't call wt...?

[@buba4267]

2013 Honda Accord : the official car of asians who are middle class but don't want to admit they can't afford anything better xD

[@Zohirul-Jewel]

Witch is better over all Nissan or Honda?

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Mazda 6.

[@Zohirul-Jewel]

buildmorefarms100 Really? why? Honda and Nissan seem have a sportyer drive then mazda and have better technology.

[@HappyHappyPanda88]

Zohirul Islam Jewel not against the new mazda

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Both are boring as can be but Nissan is worse.

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Boring....common...not that fun to drive or be seen in....generic also. Everyone has an accord or Altima....yawn!

[@lexusfan100]

this car is boring compare to its compe. like he said. Sure it drives well but consumers should look at other comp as well. ford fusion rules in this competition. great review as well

[@setheasley94]

v6?

[@stealthmintblue]

"Earth Dreams...What the hell does that mean?" LMAO!