2021 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T // The ULTIMATE Accord Gets Even Better! ($38K)

[@toddcincotta9069]

Just traded in my 2014 Touring for a 2021, and I have to say... the accord once again goes above the intended segment and competes well with higher makers. This is truly an impressive car and the 2021 touring wheels get lots of comments. Great looking ride.

[@mriduljayan4466]

What was your otd price?

[@whatever5922]

Beautiful beautiful car

[@princesarpong8384]

Someone help me select between touring and sports

[@lynnnabors4709]

no 360 cam or AWD ?? whats up with that Honda ??

[@hellkitty1014]

Story time brothers: My wife loves BMW(she has a pristine E39 M5 w/ only 52k miles on it). In 2018, her lease on a 2015 530i came up, but over the years we've just noticed you get less bang for your buck on German lower trim cars vs the midsizers from Honda, Toyota, Mazda, and Kia. So we went out to look at the then-new Camry and Accord. Driving is a large part of what she does daily being in medical equipment sales(especially these days), so the vehicle must be very comfortable, drives well, latest autonomous tech, quiet enough, etc. We first went to Toyota, where she liked the styling of the Camry XSE, but was let down by no Android Auto(at the time), and poor seat comfort. We then went to Honda where she fell in love with the Accord Touring(calling it a knock-off Audi A7🤣), but two things ruined it for her: The NFC badge etched into the fake wood as like fire to her eyes, and the wheels...the freaking wheels. I even offered to change them once we bought the car, but nope, she was not having it. So, back to BMW we went for another 5-Series lease. Interestingly, that vehicle did not have cooled seats, very little autonomous driver aides, no remote start, and no Android Auto. But short on time and liking the styling of the new 5-Series, she got another. Enter 11/6/2020: The lease being up on the BMW, we went back to Honda to check out the updates to the Accord, and viola, we actually bought it(not leased). (We also headed over to Kia to see if the K5 2.5T was available, but it was not). Over the 2018 we considered, this Touring certainly seems quieter, in addition to the other attributes that make the Accord so good. I believe its faster and more efficient than the 530i, and it doesn't drive all that much worse, despite being FWD. The steering is actually better(no surprise, being a Honda). We went with the Radiant Red Metallic and it just sets the car off so good with the new wheels. Overall, we are very impressed thus far.

[@CarConfections]

Nice! That makes a lot of sense to make the switch 👍

[@udontknowmeg7254]

Ok

[@oceanhedonist265]

Yeah, I like that red color.

[@Kavie93]

Damn, id hate to have a wife like her lmao

[@thermalkid9383]

Nice.

[@joskjj3625]

The ideal choice when buying an accord The new but already beloved 2.0t with the 10speed

[@taaronjones]

I have the 2013 honda Accord touring with ~90k miles. It is such a solid car, I love it. Honestly, worse part about it is that it will never die and I won't be getting a new car for another decade or two 😜, I fully expect >250k. The styling progression for the accord has been on point!

[@JoeVil]

will 100% get to 250k, my 2013 ex-l just hit 250K last week

[@sn4rl277]

I drove my first Accord 7th Gen for 13 years (brand new off the lot till 130k miles zero issues), traded it in on a 9th Gen Accord Sport CVT, and it has around 100k on it now. Looking to buy a 2021 Accord Touring 2.0t really soon. Cannot wait to get the updated 10th gen 2.0t. I will say, I miss my 7th gen v6 Accord. And I am pretty sure it would have kept going all this time, with minor issues.

[@yarbaystrength]

250k is nothing for a Honda :D

[@MrNathan07]

@@yarbaystrength My 2016 Accord LX has just under 210k on it, I plan to keep it for a few more years before I make a big upgrade anytime soon. The 10th Gen Accord Touring 2.0L Turbo is high on that list if I do decide too eventually, it's sad they got rid of it for the 11th gen just to make the TLX more appealing but they're both great cars.

[@drewbenefield2001]

Still loving my 2019 accord touring 2.0t. Great video guys!! Stay safe!! 👊👊

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Curious, do you like your wheels or the new wheels better?

[@drewbenefield2001]

@@CarConfections mine 😉

[@smokesgtp]

@@drewbenefield2001 Same here, I prefer my 2020 Touring wheels, but I need to see these in person first to be sure.

[@volcalstone]

I just picked up a 20 Touring and yeah the rims looks a lot better in person. This new 21 Touring rim doesn't look all that nice. The blades looks better.

[@josephd.5120]

@@smokesgtp same

[@eggy7346]

All we need now is adjustable interior ambient lighting I guess Honda saves that stuff for the TLX

[@media6969]

You can buy it on eBay & even install it yourself 👌🏼👌🏼

[@eggy7346]

@@media6969 Decided to go with that, hopefully they arrive before Christmas 👍🏻

[@avery.norman426]

OMG LOVE THIS CAR!!! I ALSO LOVE THE SONIC GRAY COLOR!!!

[@ernieparker4309]

I bought one in sonic grey and I can't say enough about it. I love it more every time I see it

[@avery.norman426]

@@ernieparker4309 GREAT!!!!!

[@stateniland]

QUESTION... what are some thoughts on the 2021 Accord Hybrid Touring? I have 2 dealerships that I have at my lowest OTD price @ $37.500.00.. Good deal? And what are your impressions of the Hybrid Touring? Thank you Joe

[@avery.norman426]

@@stateniland I like them. I like the wheels and the vented seats, and all of the features. I also like the white and gold

[@stateniland]

@@avery.norman426 what is white and gold?

[@Ryandupont0896]

Who would’ve thought that the accord is a Mercedes in 2021. Car looks amazing

[@ayushmaster4495]

I think it's best in this segment... Much better than competitors 👍🏻 Thank you for this wonderful video🤩

[@johnroberts9823]

Accord Touring a great car & a good value, though I wish Honda would offer a higher-end sound system on their upper tier models. A very thorough review - as per usual - congrats on getting yet another 1k subs, too! You guys really cranking out great reviews of some really in-demand cars! 😎

[@MegaBEEF89]

I agree with you, but just buy 2-3 years used and throw $2,500 at the stereo and it's better than almost any factory system :)

[@Ivan_o18Vlogz]

Yes

[@FlexSZN23]

The headlights were always fully LED for the touring trim but now all trims will have them as standard equipment. Also, the full suite of Honda Sensing has been standard for all trims since 2018.

[@ducman748996]

Love my 2020 Touring, the only thing after a year of ownership is that I’m still wanting for is a great sound system and AWD, that’s what will have me looking at the TLX S Type or Audi S5 next year. But it still feels very quick and entertaining and looks great to me!

[@scotthenry7559]

100

[@bmlove81]

@@scotthenry7559 I think your Accord has the 450 watt sound system, correct? I have a 2021 Sport SE.

[@thermalkid9383]

@@bmlove81 yes the 450w still sounds trash

[@derrellrose7020]

you will trade body weight and performance.

[@avery.norman426]

These wheels are very Outstanding instead of classy but I like them

[@ygbodybuilder3023]

38 grand for a Honda??? I would never

[@caloFi]

@yusuf islam of course don’t compare honda to bmw

[@streetplatoon562]

I just pulled the trigger !! Trust Honda more than BMW price gouging broken parts and maintenance fees...

[@amill1563]

I was really hoping you would test out the low speed auto braking with one of you stepping out in front of the car. LoL Only joking of course.

[@webbie1891]

A little head scratcher there from Honda for making the headlights LED and keeping the taillights incandescent

[@smokesgtp]

Taillights are led. Only the rear turn signals are incandescent

[@collinherold8047]

Not really. One of the first upgrades i do to my cars are LED bulbs. They're brighter and have a better color over halogen lights. From the drivers seat you can see and appreciate the benefit of the LED headlights

[@chigasaki06]

@@smokesgtp It should't be. Even the CRV has full LED including the turn signals. Honda should have changed that as well as the shape. I hate the lobster claw design.

[@smokesgtp]

@@chigasaki06 yeah, it depends on the color of the car for me. Black and Red it looks just fine...NTM, at night they look badass.

[@RainbowTy]

Tail lights and brake lights are LED?

[@patone2184]

Great View! I love Honda Forever my favorite car

[@darriontunstall3708]

I love the 2021 Honda Accord, it’s very nice and great price! It needs more HP! 😂

[@taemac10]

For sure, not a fan of small engines in a car this size!!!

[@darriontunstall3708]

@@taemac10 I agree 😂😎

[@herbertwoodbery5471]

5.5 second... 0-60 is more than enough speed...

[@darriontunstall3708]

@@herbertwoodbery5471 ok

[@herbertwoodbery5471]

@@darriontunstall3708 drive it... you will be convinced. Guarantee it. The 2.0 accord is a fun car to drive hard.

[@cicada3312]

1 despise Honda's rear tail lights!!!

[@kelvinbanikikadjama4052]

This car is quick

[@OnlineMD]

Seems like I hear a rumbling noise from the 19" wheels? They need performance tires which are more expensive and wear out faster; correct me if I'm wrong. Plus, they ride a bit more rough on rough roads as compared to regular all season tires on 18" wheels?

[@stormchaser419]

Excellent car but I'm taking my 2011 Honda Accord and I'm going to run it into the ground and hopefully go to 300,000 miles. Currently at a relatively small 100,000 miles by Accord standards. Honda is the best!

[@ishusingh5131]

Honda is almost luxury

[@joskjj3625]

The accord, civic and every single Acura are the only Honda’s I like in my opinion

[@chigasaki06]

The ugliest feature they left unchanged...the lobster taillights.

[@jamesgand828]

These claws aren't just for attracting mates

[@baophung7311]

I think it’s because they’re going to release a redesign/refresh for 2022...I mean it has been around 5 years.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@baophung7311 The current generation dates from 2018.

[@FlyBoyKhi]

@@baophung7311 I think the redesign is for the Civic. IDK about the Accord.

[@yes8032]

I love the face of this car

[@taemac10]

38k for an Accord? Love my Accords but no way or they worth almost 40k? Lmao 🤣 🤣

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

Just wait two years 🤷‍♂️

[@jd3980]

$40k for this Accord is a great deal! $40k on a lexus or bimmer gets you nuffin

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

J D Which one is best Camry accord or lexus es ?

[@jd3980]

@@xxsilver_gamingxx389 Accord is best!

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

You can get a 4Runner for $40k. No way I’d pay $40k for a sedan, which is a dying segment.

[@TheCosmic64]

the car is hot for sure....but the wheels look like cheap aftermarket wheels ....they dont fit the look of that car.....just my opinion

[@brianmeginniss6823]

I think the wheels look better this year. I just totaled a 21 sport 2.0t and am getting the touring this time.

[@beekaye1496]

A good mid cycle refresh but the wheels are a no go for me. Last year wheels on the touring looks much better in that trim. If Honda made a sportier version and tweaked that rear design than it would be a good look.

[@elvy3236]

The 2018 2019 2020 is the same only change the front bumper not a big deal not worth it

[@atulyaop2803]

Wow the accord is awesome with the fully loaded touring nice job

[@miguelircontar]

Right in time for lunch :) Thank you guys

[@javodfrazer8347]

Thought about getting one. I own a 2017 v-6. Gotta say I’ll really prefer the sound of the v-6 over this. Hope it returns for 2023.

[@Sam___________]

I wish car manufacturers could make up their mind and have all LED lights, or none. It makes it look cheap when you have leds and then have incandescent in the back or front.

[@hectoro2858]

I need to see the accord compared to the 2021 Hyundai Sonata N line

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

honda should've changed the rear taillights

[@oasisofficial9504]

Exactly! It looks too cheap to be in a 2021 vehicle

[@b.f.378]

I wished the same thing but I had a feeling they wouldn't (since the refreshed 2021 Odyssey kept the same tail lights, even the updated Civic)

[@shiftautomotive854]

this is refresh they’ll do it when they redesign the car

[@hellkitty1014]

On the last-gen refresh, they at least changed the lenses of the rear taillights. They didn't even bother this time. I really wish they would make the entire lighting all-LED, seeing how the Camry XSE/XLE has had them since 2018.(but this is a better car overall though). I guess we should see a total redesign by 2023, the traditional 5 model year Accord cycle.

[@smokesgtp]

@@hellkitty1014 it's not a big deal. You still can't get memory seats in any CAMRY LOL

[@HPZjr]

You guys helped me make my decision on getting a 2018 EX-L a couple of years ago and I appreciate your review of the cars you look at. I will definitely be looking at the Touring when it’s time to replace my current Accord, especially upgrading to the 2.0 engine. Keep up the good work!

[@herbertwoodbery5471]

2.0 makes it a fun car to drive...

[@Yoursistersazz]

I wouldn’t know the difference between an 18 sport 2.0 and the 2021 sport 2.0 looks perfect

[@rickyloganjr.2362]

Drew, was that a 2021 Audi RS6 Avant I saw on your phone's lock screen? I agree, the faux wood trim does look real, wow. Seats front and back look very comfortable, the button placement for the rear heated seats is smart 👌. Storage space under the center armrest for a 4 door sedan is impressive.

[@CarConfections]

You know it! One of my favorite cars of all time and can't wait to drive it one day!

[@rickyloganjr.2362]

@@CarConfections The RS6 models are slowly making there way to U.S. Audi dealerships, there's only one RS6 in Navara Blue at an Audi dealership here in South Dakota where I live. The RS6 looks amazing in Navara and red 👌.

[@lashoncoleman4924]

I think I will buy another Camry the sunroof is a deal breaker for me

[@TM-uy4jg]

The rims looked better before.

[@boricuafrican1]

nah these look classier...and plus the previous wheels spin in opposite directions...looks silly.

[@TM-uy4jg]

@@boricuafrican1 last ones fit the design better.

[@a2za2z48]

Same old Honda looks like a Chevy Malibu 👎🏻

[@chevyss18]

The wheels look like cheap aftermarket ones

[@media6969]

Everything is better except for the fog lights, which kills the aggressive look for the front bumper imo And the louder, more annoying start up beep noise lol

[@bullymaguire4457]

Those wheels should be the same color all around not black and aluminum 😑 Ill stick with my 2015 Accord..

[@PrituBhai]

I’m mad at Honda, they took away obsidian blue.

[@thatkidjoly]

It looked ugly

[@thatkidjoly]

@@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall Yeah they used to offer it on the Odyssey too. I've never seen one on the road or on a dealers lot

[@chigasaki06]

@@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall Really, I see them all over.

[@josephd.5120]

@@chigasaki06 same !

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, great review as always y’all! I definitely think this is way better than the V6 the last gen Accord had! The one thing I do wish Honda would do would be to make a heated steering wheel optional. 😸😻😸

[@MKF27]

It’s an accessory you can add to the car from a Honda dealership

[@Yurboiisilly2]

@@MKF27in the US?

[@MKF27]

@@Yurboiisilly2 yeah. Maybe only for certain trims but it is an option.

[@Yurboiisilly2]

@@MKF27 interesting, thanks for sharing

[@AlbertPuljos]

Don’t like what they did to the fog lights.

[@Lulualva-wr4fk]

Did you say there is no back up camera?

[@CarConfections]

No 360-degree backup camera

[@DryBonesandSilver]

Wish it had a 360 camera, I'd get in a heartbeat!

[@brentshannon5048]

Did they fix the Hood Flutter?

[@taevy12]

I recently got a Mazda3 turbo premium plus Man I’ll never going back to Honda. Honda always save their good shit for Acura. This car is laughable compared to what Mazda is offering.

[@Cokie907]

3db is actually a lot of sound change y’all because you are working with a logarithmic scale.

[@harryhowell5644]

Too bad they quit offering the 2.0t with that transmission in 21. I have a 21 TLX with that same engine combo

[@tkn24s]

I got a 2018 accord sport 1.5, in thinking about trading it in for a touring

[@kencoleman8929]

Nice car, great video! 👌👍👍

[@arnoldguisa4155]

What i like about this car is that its very roomy and feels like youre in a full size even if it falls into the midsize car segment 😮

[@anthonym9470]

you guys need to do a Q&A! what got you into cars? What were you first cars? how long videos take to make? etc..

[@tylertran93nsx]

Can I ask why does the touring get the extra break lights but not the other models? But all of Canada models have them. That goes for the 2018-2020 accords in the US.

[@shiftautomotive854]

because honda have a plant in Canada most of their cars are built out there so they get some extra stuff the US doesn’t get

[@volcalstone]

@@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall at least it isn't as bad as what Kia did with their Telluride. Only putting LEDs headlights on the SX trim when it first got released when a lot of car makers had standard LEDs headlights. Now it's an option on the EX trim. It's extra money and not standard like how it is on the 19+ Pilot and Passport. Honda do strange things at times but they're not that bad. At least they giving you Honda Sense as standard. One of the first manufacturers to do so. Even more Toyota! Oh btw I just picked up the 20 Accord Touring and yes I love that extra brake light 😁. The Canadian version gets some extra cause of their climate. It's mostly cold do they get standard heated steering wheel and that extra brake light. Kinda sucks but hey they do pay more for their cars so.

[@theeternalnightmare2630]

Got a Honda Accord Sport 2.0T 2021 and it is phenomenal, seeing this just reenforces my admiration for this car model, performance is out of this world and i always catch the eyes of my audience…s.n i like my carbon fiber interior better tho.

[@takuan650]

I simply cannot dig the Honda design language anymore. I was driving Honda's for over 20 years but they 're getting uglier and uglier. They have surpassed Toyota in boring ugliness and that's not a mean feat. I have chosen Mazda for drivability and design.

[@kromahj]

Damm they gonna miss you 😁😁😁

[@kanona29]

This is by far the best looking Honda

[@ericdolby1622]

How weel does the seat ventilation work in your opinion? I live in SW Florida

[@tristangardner3889]

That sounds similar to the old Honda chimes we used to hear. Does the door chime on the 2021 Accord have the classic "beep-beep-beep-beep" like the older Hondas used to have?

[@TheSH1N1GAM1]

This car seems great. All of the air balls are things I don’t care about at all.

[@chrisc8774]

Damn they should of change the back end is the ugliest part of this year accord

[@jjop14-x]

I have the 2019 Accord Touring 2.0T in white pearl and it is an outstanding car for the price, I love all the features and design! I believe the wheels on mine look better than this one, the only think I am jealous from the 2021 is the wireless android auto feature.

[@joskjj3625]

Finally the front doesn’t look like a unibrow

[@remyd8767]

Looks the same as the last two years. What changed

[@bigrig9749]

Prices went up on all trims🤨

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Still a good reliable Honda sedan I can buy.

[@chrislovecomputers]

All it need is the 360 camera view and a panoramic roof ….

[@RUNITED951]

ugh i hate the new chime it is like a 14's yaris

[@sundaynightdrunk]

I looked at the 2024 Accords and was so disappointed to see that the 2.0/10 no longer exists in the lineup that I found a really low mileage (8K) 2022 Sport 2.0t and had to buy it. Your experiences with the 2021 mirror mine with the 2022. Fantastic car that should have survived in the lineup. The motor/trans combo is rare in a car in this price range with this much else to offer. Nice review.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! And congrats on buying the best version of the Accord!

[@RevRumble_]

How much was it ?

[@sundaynightdrunk]

@@RevRumble_ Listed at $29.5K. I talked them down a grand and had a trade-in, so I walked away with a pretty decent deal considering these are in demand and getting harder to find. The 1.5T Sport is going for that much around here now.

[@AdHD1905]

The Japan version of the Passat. At least the outside is not that boring,

[@Stevespecs]

6 speed yes, push button transmission no, my grand farther’s 62 rambler had that.

[@SIMPLYCOOLVIBES]

Great review buddy new friend from Philippines

[@marcusstanleychelli3605]

Hey man.. Nice review video 📹

[@volcalstone]

Thanks for the review. These prices keep going up and up. $38K? Well at least it's better then the $50K that Acura is asking for the TLX Advance. I ended up getting a 20 Touring recently for only $32K. I didn't think the changes were enough for me to pay that higher price. I didn't like what they did with the front grille or fog lights. The rims aren't that nice as well. Everything else I could just add on for not that much more money.

[@stephenhendricks103]

Spent quite a bit of time nearly 2 years ago comparing the Accord 2.0L Touring with the Camry XSE V6 and the Mazda6. On my personal checklist the Accord earned first place followed by the Mazda and the Toyota. I think that same order would hold for 2021. On the other hand, I wouldn't pull the trigger without a thorough examination of the Kia K5 GT and the Sonata N-Line.

[@kromahj]

The accord turbo not reliable anymore, even Kia beat them

[@nickm2294]

Rims look aftermarket

[@Reppintimefitness]

I'm thinking about getting one

[@ElaineUy2537]

I love the new wheel designs on the Touring!

[@ehh2681]

I swear if they don’t get rid of those ugly ass lobster claws

[@sudipta212]

Wow!!! Those wheels are man’s best creation.

[@artorls2832]

Man...I'd pay anything for a carbon fiber version of that beauty

[@theeternalnightmare2630]

Now that, would be epic

[@musicmaniac68]

I'd buy this on the spot if it were AWD

[@adriano8809]

Then get a Subaru Legacy Touring, better leather, better trunk, better sound system, better safety, front and back camera and one of the best awd out there

[@adriano8809]

@Tony Camaj yes, it does, on the straight it feels like you are driving on a railroad meaning that it is very well calibrated and the steering wheel is precise, forgiving but not nervous also it has the option for the line departure keeper; About turns also there you have 2 options which are 1) adaptive traction control, meaning that whenever you turn for example to the left then the system decrease the power on the right wheels and also another sensor senses the guard rail and the line and corrects your wheels and breaks if you oversteer or steer not enough; 2) with all the sensors off you can have a more aggressive drive if you wish and it turns around 90 degrees corners better or as good as a Toyota Corolla. The car is heavy (400 pounds more than the Accord) and the chassis stiffness has been increased about 30% from the previous generation but it is an unbelievable sleeper especially if you put it on manual and start shifting at very high rpm it literally tears off the asphalt underneath the tires such is the torque and the grip, I went under the 6.0 seconds of the 6.1 declared to reach 0-60.

[@adriano8809]

To me they are both 2 great cars but I’ve got the Legacy instead because it was the first dealership on the way and they gave it to me for less than 1% APR and $4000 down the msrp and on top of that I was a first time buyer with a credit history of 1 year and I am not a citizen yet so I didn’t even bother to go to Honda that day to run my credit again for nothing.

[@adriano8809]

@Tony Camaj oh that was between May and April, right before the chip shortage.

[@Yogesh7121997]

As you mentioned in your video I'm supporting your work by subscribing your KZbin channel 👍🏻

[@CarConfections]

Thank you, friend! We appreciate it! 😁

[@nadirk]

Can’t wait for those wheels to get stolen

[@efthimios]

The interior is gorgeous

[@cricketbenningfield7268]

Nice review!!!

[@bungholio4747]

Yeah......I'll keep my 2017 touring v6 😂

[@Hazardx88]

I have the '22 Sport 2.0T in Sonic grey and let me tell you it's a beast, beautiful and luxurious. No need for the touring. Remember the 10th gen was the last with the 2.0T engine! Fk the new 1.5CVT hybrids lol

[@marcusvision]

😂😂no digital speed readout with the speedometer RIGHT there🤦🏾‍♂️

[@palimo3653]

I have a 2018 touring and if this sound system is a step up from the lower over trim levels Honda really needs to be ashamed of themselves

[@ahbenjamin2889]

I think that will change in the next generation Accord. Since the new Civic has a Bose system , I would think that the Accord would have a similar quality branded sound system.

[@daytonarama]

I have the same car and could not agree more. Sound system is just OK. Should be much better on top of the line model..

[@hubertablake4086]

Great review guys! I have a question and it is a little abit off topic.....what is the difference between the touring package vs. Elite when it comes to the Honda Pilot 🤔?

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Not much, from what I can remember but we do have the 2021 video you could check out as well

[@hubertablake4086]

@@CarConfections Okay, will checkout 2021 video. Thanks for the reply 🙂

[@Lulualva-wr4fk]

And it has remote start? Right?

[@saysumesh]

Honda touring music system sucks...like Toyota have green jbl speakers, Mazda have bose audio.honda music system yuck

[@Justcuz99]

the rain sensing wipers gotten any better than they were in 2016? Was one of my biggest complaints! so annoying. Also, can you turn off all the safety sensing stuff. LKA ACC etc. Hate my car trying to drive me.