Honda Accord review - CarBuyer

[@oscarmccoy4651]

My grandad has this, he passed in 2009, now my dad has it and it’s runs great and is very reliable

[@bobsmith3291]

Exactly the same with me it was my grandads then my dads and now it’s just been passed to me haha

[@rcfaudioitalia6110]

@@bobsmith3291 A car that runs into generations 👍

[@m4rs12]

Have this car for 5 yrs now, so far so good. No issues (major/minor) whatsoever

[@Mikepragland]

still no issues? - im considering going back to Japanese cars from German

[@v-1118]

diesel or petrol ?

[@theingush9667]

@@Mikepragland You wont regret it

[@patricksandeberg8184]

I have the 2009, 2.4 L v-tech and I have driven 230000km (145000 miles) with it without ANY issues minor or big what so ever. And for a 200+ horsepower engine fuel milage is surprisingly good. I average 6.8 l/100 km.

[@nikko1984]

230000km=360000 miles? Are you sure? The k24 is an very good engine, but on this accord generation (heavier than the previous cl7) it was already 10l/100km. And with a dynamic way of driving, it's more or less 13l/km. Ok with a r18 but not with a k24. Let's be honest

[@patricksandeberg8184]

@@nikko1984 no you're right😂. Thnx for pointing that out 👌🏽145000 miles is the correct number.

[@gingerkyriakos6968]

6,8?????? Unless you are cruising on motorway at 50 mph with just slightly touching your gas pedal you cannot get these values.. Sorry. 9 l/100 km is pretty normal, in town it is 12, easily, on highways at 75 mph it is 9.

[@patricksandeberg8184]

@@gingerkyriakos6968 I averaged 65km. Highway 45km at 110kmh/68mph. And about 20km of town driving. Eco driving works really well. Sweds are taught eco driving since the mid 2000’s.

[@YouAreNotFree1]

Honda is the only mass car manufacturer that gets me excited.

[@kicksoffs]

Well then you must be gay.

[@jeffsafawi7947]

@@kicksoffs we are

[@itairusmihsah3770]

Excited??

[@YouAreNotFree1]

@@itairusmihsah3770 times have changed ha. Tesla all the way now!

[@Top_Gear_Clips_Central]

@@YouAreNotFree1 still whenever a new civic type r comes out thats always a true event

[@shroomyesc]

@rubiks15 It's not a rebadged acura, acuras are rebadged hondas for your information.

[@4seeableTV]

It's far more than just sticking the name Acura on a Honda. Most will share many of the same components, but there will be plenty of other components unique to each brand.

[@JJ-mc8lu]

Its 2021 and my 2012 Honda Euro Luxury Navigation in Australia still drives like the day I bought it. Reliability has been impeccable. That K24 i-vtec engine and double wishbone suspension are awesome and it makes me feel special every time I drive it. Imagine I bought a German car with all their reliability issues!

[@danielvasev7264]

How many miles did you cover on it?

[@adebosinmayowafrederick3517]

Have you had to rely on it as your only car or is it one you have used sparingly in this time as a result of owning another car?

[@JJ-mc8lu]

@@adebosinmayowafrederick3517 My only car!

[@Noizzed]

Was camping outside in the woods then some random chick appeared out of nowhere wearing a coat, told me she offers me one of these bad boys if i gave her a ride to the capital.

[@robertloughran6740]

Driving a diesal for past 3 years almost 250000 miles on clock ,runs fantastic not a single issue

[@rcfaudioitalia6110]

the engine is the Alpha & Beta in a car. A good looking german car, without a good engine, is worthless

[@michaelwalsh9145]

Surely you had normal wear and tear over those miles eg. ball joints, wishbones, cv joints etc?

[@Phen0mable]

If you buy Japanese car go for petrol and buttons and knobs in this model are for people with IQ higher than 100 so no wonder why he finds them confusing

[@domzbu]

haha i thought the reviewer was gonna piss his pants about the centre console buttons. it was like he was having a period

[@p.clarke8019]

Phen0mable yeah I think your right there I wanted to get a diesel one to save money but my freind is a mechanic and he says stay away from second hand modern diesels unless they're almost new too much can go wrong dpf,dmf,turbos,injectors etc I got the petrol 2.0 version instead very thirsty but I hope it pays me over the years I know the petrol ones are generally bulletproof

[@Detends-Toi]

Phen0mable should I go diesel or petrol with this car? wich is more economic

[@kacperziajka7920]

If you want a diesel which is the most economical, go for the older 7th Generation Accord. This Accord in the video has a 2.2 IDTEC which has a DPF and more unneccessary electric stuff that goes wrong. The 7th Gen has a much better, simpler interior and the 2.2 ICTDI engine. Slightly less economical but around 40mpg in town and easily 60 on the motorway. It has no DPF and it's a much simpler, stronger unit. We have one, 155,000 miles and the drivetrain is absolutely bulletproof. Remember, these diesels all have dual mass flywheels which are costly to replace but that, as you may know, is a problem for all large engine diesels.

[@kacperziajka7920]

The 2.2 I-CTDI (Not the DTEC in this video) of the previous generation is utterly bulletproof in my experience and that of many friends. No DPF, no stupid overengineering. Only a good, 2.2 powerful and smooth unit.

[@Saidoromo2024]

The best reliable car in the world

[@derekholianjr6317]

Agreed

[@stevenrowe6322]

I agree with you. I have one myself never gone wrong or missed a beat.

[@nurousek123]

Toyota says hi.

[@SamFBM]

@@nurousek123 toyota and honda basically cant go wrong

[@southernwatertribe22]

I just got my 08 Accord headlights cleaned and its still running strong with the coldest AC- even colder than my sister's newer Accord Hybrid.

[@Sherukka]

Hold your horses! Matt is just one opinion among millions, have a drive for yourself because thats the only way to find a car that suites you the best. I like the Accord very much and have a different opinion from Matt, he seems to be bad at learning new things (knows only VW controls on the dash?)? ;)

[@EmphaticItalic]

The good points (engine, gearbox, driving position, interior) he mentions are basically the same as the Accord always has been. It's interesting hearing him mention those things because I feel the same way about my first car, a 96 Accord. I'm glad to hear that those great traits on the latest models have been retained, so I'll definetly be considering owning one of these Accords in the future.

[@aaditya99dahiya40]

Your comment is 10yro hope u r doing good today 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@Shabbe02]

What do you drive now?

[@ronanoloughlin7516]

Bought my first honda 22 years ago and never looked back. I currently own a car similar to the one featured, but in graphite luster metallic colour. An absolute gem to drive, in a totally different league to an insignia or mondeo, even a bmw 3 series and I've driven all of them.

[@ifanbates4113]

I had a 3 series for a week last year and wondered what all the fuss was about. Seriously considering an Accord …

[@deejaykrystof]

To sort out any confusion, the US has a completely different Honda Accord than Europe. The US Accord is a larger midsize sedan, instead of the small sedan that it is in Europe. The European Honda Accord is actually an Acura TSX in the US. It is a more luxurious and higher tech version of the exact car shown in this review. Acura is to Honda what Lexus is to Toyota, or what Infiniti is to Nissan. A luxury branch of the same company. As far as I know, Acuras are only available in North America.

[@itopaisah8300]

Thanks for the clarification. I basically know this car as an Acura tsx so I was confused

[@clemayk]

I'm getting a 2009 Euro S model today! (Preowned but I'm still excited!)

[@HULK-HOGAN1]

Clement Ang - I own a Euro Luxury but I’ve never heard of a Euro S before... what is that?

[@aivarasbeniusis3024]

Hey I see you comment was posted 1 year ago so can you share your experience so far with this 2.2 diesel.Thank you

[@flumpaustin1994]

@@aivarasbeniusis3024 Clement swerved to avoid a hot dog seller and then the Honda careered into a giant vat of Marmite. Never to be seen again. Terrible business :(

[@mjozic3785]

Aivaras Beniusis good engine

[@user-kp4dg2mu5h]

Do you still have it?

[@balmerlawn]

Even mentioning a mondeo or a Passat (golf in a bigger skirt ) in the presence of an accord should be a criminal offence , I bought a mondeo new in 2008 like the drive very much , what I didn’t like was the steering rack failing after 26k , the shock absorbers failing at 32k and the fact it was worth less than a packet of tampons after 4 years ownership . Bought petrol accord new in 2012 and I still have it 2024 ! Not a single solitary issue ! They lift the bonnet once a year at Honda dealer charge me a reasonable price for servicing and off I go , no rattles , no hassle , no problem . Infinitely better made than most and other than a nice Lexus I wouldn’t change for anything else .

[@itsallrobbish]

Great cars, smaller in boot and back seats than Mondeo or Passat, but who cares, infinitely better made, with far fewer visits to the garage. Zero corrosion issues and it really looks good and contemporary. The previous model is brilliant, too and both look bang up to date.

[@MattBeardless]

Genuinely find it funny how much you've slagged this thing off...I watched this when I was considering one, I bought one against your best wishes and, lowe and behold, it's fantastic.

[@SamFBM]

i swear they're sponsored by the Germans this honda is way better than any german car at the price point they are

[@ifanbates4113]

Every review they HAVE to mention the bloody 3 Series 😂

[@mikegeorge3368]

Had this car since new for 12 years never had an issue I still love it! Best car ever

[@Doctor_Xeno]

I just bought 2010 2.2 diesel with 90k miles on the clock and I love it.

[@whateverbro8221]

I've always wanted to see Mat next to a Honda accord. Wish granted

[@damnbadger8242]

When this Accord came out, Audi, Volkswagen, and even BMW and I think even Mercedes made very unreliable engines. Failing timing chaines and huge oil use. Also Volvo went downhill in this time, departing their 5 cilinders and going Chinese. I like this Accord, but maybe the predessesor was better. The 2003-2008 model.

[@cattleman6420012000]

I really like this car. Excellent build quality.

[@2ndGen_HondaNSX-R]

Cool!!! I want this Accord Type-S 6MT from Japan,,,

[@SuperJemser]

I think from the UK reg, this is a 2010 car. Diesel I think, a 2.2 engine. ? Reason I am commenting is, I got 2 warning lights that are not mentioned in the manual. ( I do not know what they are, does not stay on long enough) Is it possible for you to post up 2 pics, of 1,,,,,, slippery roads/frost ahead, and 2....... Lane changing lights, as I do believe my 2 lights are as above

[@mingtooter]

Diesel i-Dtec models have serious DPF issues that cost me dearly. At first sign of a blockage ask a mechanic to check the EGR pipe has not cracked, along with the DPF sensor working correctly. Regular oil changes, long drives, and a thermal clean will mitigate these issues. If you're a short journey and town driver stick to a petrol model.

[@gyorgyelod1660]

I have a 10’ CU2 2.4 accord , it handles the road perfectly.

[@danielvasev7264]

Exactly what i was thought

[@ArturoPerez-si2xk]

Beautiful, practical, and big enough saloon this Honda Accord, the front looks so much like Honda Odyssey (which should be reviewed)

[@cluelessjoe]

Matt, would you say that the Honda Accord is a "good compromise" overall?

[@ethanhussein1024]

Bought an accord in 2018 only had 17000 miles on the clock, had no issues with the car in 2 years, great car for reliability.

[@meskiukasz1]

usually there is no problems until year 4-5 for most of the cars, especially with low miles :)

[@crisriv37]

@desimunda116 the US Honda Accord is Europe and Japan Honda Inspire. It's not a midsize, it's a full size car. That's why it's more spacious, bigger and more comfortable. Both are nice and above all: One of the most reliable car in automotive history.

[@martinfindeisen5800]

does anyone know how many watts the premium audio system in the tourer has?

[@mojbr704]

they young Matt

[@datboiwes333]

@waxmax117 the TL is on the Accord platform also but is a different car.

[@aspiringdrummer17]

@Kestom09 Accord's are usually £2000 more expensive than the equivalent Insignia, Mondeo or Passat brand new, in a similar price bracket to the A4 or 3-Series like I said

[@Stefin770]

Bec in the U.S this is a Acura(Honda's luxury brand). Like lexus for ex(Toyota's luxury brand)

[@daleyb93]

Not sure why they have Acura.. BUT Lexus is the upmarket version of Toyota, not just a re-badge. The same also applies to Nissan, Infiniti generally being the more 'luxurious' of the two.

[@JamKick]

Love the type S, cant find a used diesel automatic with ADAS one though.

[@evobirkz8]

Great handling in this car better then that damn Mondeo they always compare everything to,

[@nunesandrew4198]

Some of these engines have 300k milages and still run like rolexes

[@assasinom]

yes... I agree... u should rate the cars outta 10.. as it gives us a more clear Idea. But ur reviews r the best.... everything in a not so lengthy package.. i like

[@toypop96]

@TheOne42 I don't think he meant it as the luxurious type of exclusive. I think he meant its exclusive in that its different and less common compared to most other cars in the same size range i.e. BMW 3-series, Audi A4 etc.

[@WSOJ3]

@aspiringdrummer17 this car is chiefly sold as Acura TSX here in North America, targeting competitors like BMW 3 I guess it would make more sense to sell under Acura badge but Acura is not in Europe yet

[@Fussinated]

@aspiringdrummer17 3 series, A4, C-Class. These are the cars produced in EU. Accord, regardless its factory is in europe, is still a foreign car. EU is trying to proetect their car manufacturers otherwise Japanese cars will monopolize the market easily, as it happened in the US.

[@DrClaw77]

@skinnysponge it's the -real- Accord. The TSX (as are the rest of Acura's line) is good ol Honda's North American marketing at work. Though I think our "Accord" came first, it doubles, albeit upmarketed as the Honda Inspire.

[@LukeRuka]

its a shame honda discontinued the accord along with other sedans in japan.. i hope they sell the new acura tsx in japan as an accord

[@djgoldthing7166]

It's ironic now, that with all the SUV's on the road, a smart looking sedan/saloon now turns heads.

[@chicane-y1e]

if anyone knows, im watson and ure wathcing carwow

[@henday750]

HIS SCHEME: knocking at the car dashboard, his inherent watch, cans & bottles BUT I REALLY LIKE HIS REVIEWS

[@gandalfwiz20007]

i wanted to get this car, but because of the big price tag i got a jetta highline TDI, don't know if i made the right choice

[@iTroozTrooperDown]

0:21 Are there 4 pedals down there? Why?... and why is the trunk shaped so weirdly...

[@eternalhalloween1]

For what it is, it's actually somewhat impressive.

[@tanvirrahman4296]

Mat Watson in 2011👀

[@Saytheodd]

In the US the Accord looks way different and comes with a 3.5 V6 engine instead of a Diesel! The Accord type-s in the UK is the Acura TSX in the US! and is also available with a higher output 3.5 V6!

[@TEDdotcom]

Its called the The Acura TSX in the US

[@tmr_media6927]

That's the wrong name

[@Ernie1990]

@dieselboy77 I won't say most do, since that is definitely not the case, but the current TSX and TL can be had with manual transmissions. A lot of the Integras and RSXs were equipped with manuals.

[@SIMcityplayer2002]

The American's don't have to pay more for the Accord. The Acura TSX starts at roughly $30,000 (£19,000), while in the UK it starts at £24,000, you can buy a nice SUV in America for that money. Plus, you can get a Honda Accord.

[@OmarSpence]

I would definitely buy one & some suspension bits to improve the handling.

[@allwyngidin]

i like ur review u compare the car with other is very usefull keep it up

[@SIMcityplayer2002]

The American's don't need to pay for the Accord than in the UK. The Acura TSX starts at roughly $30,000 (£19,000), whereas in the UK it starts at £24,000, you can buy a nice SUV for that in America.

[@WTEMedia]

yup and the tourer version is sport wagon

[@waxmax117]

@damieg82 you must be thinking of lexus, infinity, or acura. they are the audis, mercs, and bmws of japan...

[@dmthinker]

@SoulElitex because it's the euro accord. the same car as the American Acura tsx. way better than the accord we get in the states.

[@IsuruAS]

@TeenageTechKid I don't think so... because then it'll be based on his liking/disliking. his job is to let the viewer know what's good and bad about the car he reviews so that we're informed to make a better decision to buy our car.

[@ottodob]

in the states this rig is the acura tsx

[@sanitater3271]

In Australia, this is called the Accord Euro. There is a different Honda Accord.

[@ag7830]

This or lexus is250?

[@MrYasZ]

STOP TALKING ABOUTE THE MONDEO PLEASE FOR ONE TIME...

[@cosmindinu2611]

That fucking Mondeo is like a GOD in UK.

[@pollumG]

I'm from UK... Got a hire car once.. They gave me a mondeo.. I ruined it.. It was the biggest POS ever.. Everything just got loose fell apart.. Traction light and engine light came on.. It 500 miles on it and I had it for 2weeks..until I gave it back redeeming it unsafe.. They replaced it with a Honda crv.. Pisses all over it.. Just much better built and tighter and quieter..

[@evobirkz8]

He was wrong also! The accord is way better to drive then any mondeo generation!

[@monk3yboy69]

I have to comment......the motoring press in UK ALWAYS give Honda bad copy. Even if the car is tip top, ace and all, they will still find things they do not like. I have lived in UK 14 years now and Honda has always been knocked. They are good cars and the Accord is one of the best.

[@muzictherpy]

bmw 3 to compare with this extra luxury? must be joking.. This is high class luxury car.

[@gaboaaa23]

3 series is a like a civic compared t this. From the seats to the cabin space...........

[@andrewlightwood3895]

One thing you forgot in you crap report ,when compared with other cars ,it's a Honda and will still be going when the BMW, and ford are in the scrap yard

[@PlaceboTree]

Hmm, in the states this car is sold as an Acura. Does Acura have its presence elsewhere? Ohh and our Honda Accord looks much different on this side of the water.

[@mishaN7]

@chapastig That's because the TSX is the Accord.

[@s.m.4194]

Don’t you review 2018 accord?

[@ehioze1000]

They stopped selling them in the U.K. in 2015

[@s.m.4194]

Thank you, But why the stop selling them in UK.

[@Top_Gear_Clips_Central]

@@s.m.4194 because they werent selling much, same happened with the insight and crz

[@tbhotrod]

@TeenageTechKid Maybe the point of it is to decide your own verdict? Alot of people base their opinions of cars off of what the reviewer says and dont really give their own opinion.

[@alfaspeedy]

HONDA ACCORD and ALFA ROMEO 159, the best autos in middle saloon class

[@PaulSmith-qd3zt]

I have accord 2.2 diesel 2010 reg .love it. But my saab 93 viggen coupe . This is dream car :-)

[@waxmax117]

so what, is the TL a civic?

[@absara8598]

How much would you pay for these? around 119k on clock

[@comanchio1976]

Around £2,500+ I reckon

[@aspiringdrummer17]

@warset There wouldn't really be a market for Acura in Europe, especially not in the UK. Honda's are much more popular in the States than they are over here so there's plenty of room for a brand like Acura to flourish whereas here in the UK the whole Honda brand struggles against its rivals so if Honda tried to introduce it's luxury brand here it would be suicide

[@georgeyboylawrence4962]

How much does this car cost new?.

[@stago521]

@YiJustin558 That's because in the states its known as the Acura TSX

[@williampeugeot3239]

Didn't know they still made these, never seen one

[@aezakmi354]

no longer in europe :(

[@GDCorsa]

Yes please, Honda Insight!

[@aconfusedazn]

@chikmaginet95 That's bc in the US and Canada the Euro Accord is the TSX.

[@E9RS]

Yo ! Vtec available ?

[@aspiringdrummer17]

@Kestom09 You actually called me an idiot over a discussion of car prices? Looks like someone needs to get a life. With roughly equivalent models of the three cars the Accord is £27,000, the A4 is £27,200 and the Insignia is £24,600. Most Accord models fall into the same price bracket as the A4. Did you ever think that prices might be different where you come from? Think about this next time before you comment

[@unclebard]

u just mentioned - BMW passat?

[@ErKa44]

i love hondas, but for that price and the handling, i would go for a mondeo or mazda 6.

[@floatingchimney]

Mark Zuckerberg drives this car :-)

[@TGV1337]

its the footrest on the left side.

[@579093]

this is the tsx with a honda badge. the american version is a lot different.

[@omarns]

In north America that a luxury car called Acura tsx which is Honda luxury brand

[@LostStylus]

yup, acura is just a brand for USA :)

[@blues03]

Dead pedal on the far left, then from left to right Clutch, Brake, Accelerator.

[@javaupdtae]

@ carbuyer com on put up some more videos of cars !!!!!! its been soooooooooooooo long!!!

[@IKhanNot]

@4spdk They need to bring the bloody Mondeo here to North America. Everyone in Europe always talks so good about it I would love to give one a try.

[@TheKenjoje]

@TeenageTechKid and one more thing - there will be a lot of cars having 8 or 9 so it actually would only make more confusion instead help

[@kacperziajka7920]

If anyone is considering buying this used, don't. Its a fine car but the one generation older is better. Maybe not looks wise but the 7 generation beats this 8th on power, handling, reliability and ease. Driven both. Mind you, you should try yourselves. The 2.2 I-CTDI is better than this newer ones 2.2 I-DTEC for one simple reason. DPF DOESNT EXIST. Mate has a newer one and he's been in many times to have it done.

[@sadtul6182]

Kacper Ziajka but the petrol ones are better than the previous generation and has better fuel consumption. Also it's more refined and comfy to drive on the autobahn

[@kacperziajka7920]

More refined, yes but I have to disagree on the fuel consumption. Our 2.2 I-CTDi can get 50-60mpg on the motorway. I don't know about the 2.4 or even the 2.0 I-VTEC's that it came with. Definitely, however, will agree on the refinement front.

[@nkaloyanov]

@@kacperziajka7920 Kacper, I think he was talking about Accord 8 petrol models compared to Accord 7 petrol. Of course, you cannot get better mpg on petrol than on diesel. However, buying a used diesel card after EURO 5 I consider as a reckless decision. Unless you plan to drive a bare minimum of 25,000km/y, you're not going to cover the losses. Also, fuel economy is not that huge in city driving, so if more than 60% of your commuting is around town, you'd better consider a petrol option. And this is valid not only for Honda but for any car maker these days :)

[@mingtooter]

Yes, have had similar expensive issues myself. EGR pipes are prone to cracking and then dense soot loading that blocks the DPF. Stick to petrol models second-hand for sure.

[@skarpheinnsmundsson9741]

Not exactly, allthough they look the same on the outside, on the inside and engine choises do differ quite a bit!

[@Kestom09]

@aspiringdrummer17 what are you talking about its way much cheaper that the A4 or the 3 series its even cheaper than the passat, or insignia

[@vrny1975]

thats because a honda accord in england costs as much as a tsx here in America,

[@NexusofSound]

Is it me or the europe accord look different from the US accord. europe looks more like an acura tsx