Take a closer look at the 2013 Accord and all American-made cars skepticism will immediately moult off. The Accord has always been on the top 10 best-selling cars of all time, and the newly designed model for 2013 will not put a dent to these statistics.
The Consumer Reports verdict
The consumer reports team admitted the 2013 Accord was no Civic, and those with any imputations to the contrary should get a one-on-one experience with the decidedly lackluster 2012 Honda Civic - the evidence is in the driving. First of all the car's steering tuning issue that robbed driver engagement in previous models has been resolved, and then the continuously variable transmission (CVT) that was somehow skewed towards annoyance feels firmly integrated. Admittedly, the Consumer Reports team rendered it impressive.
Room for one more
Talk of a roomy interior and the 2013 Honda Accord will conduct a Masters class. This might feel like the most spacious car in its category, and indeed it is. Even the capacious boot is now larger, being increased by over one cubic foot. The front bucket seats are spacious and very comfortable and in the back bench you and two more people will be so comfortable that you won't mind adding one more. The Sonata might have revamped its interior by chopping off some "flesh" but it still doesn't stand up to the Accord. Big "H" remains the master here and his slanting counterpart had better show some respect.
Improved engine
There are two engines available: the DOHC 2.4-litre 4-cylinder and the SOHC 3.5-litre V6. Though they might not match-up to the mechanics of Bavaria, once again Hyundai paves way with its clattering high-pressure injectors. The Accord's direct-injection engine is quieter at idle than most of its competitors and revving at 6400 rpm sounds healthy and robust, but it's the CVT's tuning that makes the heart grow fonder - too bad if you buy the manual transmission. Not that a manual transmissions is bad, but you can't help but fancy the Accord's CVT. This system by Honda is very efficient and does what it's supposed to: provide practical and effortless propulsion at all times.
Mileage and cost
With EPA ratings of 27/36 mpg and a low price of $22,480 the 2013 Honda Accord is simply built with practicality in mind. It remains to be one of those guilt-free indulgences and the so-called "man-maximum, machine-minimum" approach is undeniably evident.
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By Martin Mutai
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