Life With a New Honda Accord | 1 Week Later

After spending a week with this Honda Accord Touring and time in several other Accord trim levels and years, I've got some things that I like and don't like! Overall, I feel like the 2021 Honda Accord is an excellent option for sedan buyers. It's very spacious, efficient, drives well, and has a nice amount of features. It may not be the best value for the features, but as a whole package, there's a lot to like.

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Time Stamps
0:00 - 1 week with an Accord
0:16 - Start of dislikes (the bad)
3:04 - Start of likes (the good)
7:17 - See the full review!

[PrimeAutotainment]

What do you like or not like? Overall the Accord is still a very nice sedan and offers a lot!
*For the road noise* - yes, tires make a difference, but my dB ratings with each vehicle are all with stock tires, same speed, road surface, wind conditions, etc. so changing to a different tire can help reduce road noise, but when Compared to competitors, it’s still louder than many of those unfortunately.

[chuckwalla]

Great driving dynamics yet noisy ride has been the story of Honda for the past 30+ years.

[jimgerock]

Road noise has a lot to do with the size and brand of tires. My 2011 Pilot came with Goodyear Wrangler 17” tires (EX-L trim 4WD), as they wore, they got really loud. I replaced them with Michelin LTX M/S tires. What a difference. Much quieter. So far my family has owned a total of (7) Accords since 1978. Loved every one of them.

[Packerm]

I agree 100% with you in this video. However, for the price point and demographic, Honda knows buyer on a budget won’t care about the little things. They just want to press the button and go. They don’t care what engine is under the hoodie, they aren’t expecting quiet cabin. My mom is one of these people. She doesn’t know what engine is in her. It starts and drives comfortably lol.

[danmcgov]

I've had 6 Honda's and own 4 now (Pilot, Accord, 2 Civics). None of them are particularly quiet on the road.

[Maureentv]

The road noise is a result of the Mitchelin all season tires. I changed my 19" ones for pirelli summer tires....what a difference! I have the 2021 Accord 2.0t.

[tanneredwards]

I think the road noise issue has a lot to do with the fact they are putting 19" rims on these new cars which accounts for a lot of the problem. If they went back to 17" or 16" rims it wouldn't be nearly as bad.

[bcdeaton]

Finally someone who noticed the sound system not being up to par for this level of car. Also you are correct about road noise. I have owned my 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0 t for two and a half years. It is my daily commuter car. I love this car but there is one of the biggest down falls of this car that no one ever mentions and only someone like myself who drives it 120 miles a day for years will notice it. THE SEATS !!!. These seats will kill you on a long trip unless you use some type of cushion such as I have.. Even though I love this car I was almost prepared to trade it if I had not found an awesome seat cushion brand king phoenix. This cushion is so good I drove from Virginia to Florida with zero problems. I can't believe Honda who I have loved for 35 years made the flagship Accord with these descrepiences. My sixth generation Accord with over was more comfortable.

[Saturdayz_In_The_Fall]

The 10th generation Accord is outstanding hard to believe that next summer, the 11th generation Accord will be getting revealed. This Accord is the best midsize sedan and the most attractive 😍😍💯

[LakshmananVenkatesan]

This is a very good review. You keep it real and review the car like a real owner would, rather than a professional reviewer who spends a ton of time on ride and handling and very little on daily usability. Well done!

[omgneal]

I just bought a 2018 Sport and the audio has really been my only complaint. Great car!

[rgtyvib]

That’s why I bought the lx model and spent 1500 on a sound system upgrade.definitely fit the car better than stock I’m not sure what Honda was thinking with that.

[hsosaus]

I'm glad you hit the road noise head on. No one has done this at least on the reviews I've seen on here. Great work, amazing feedback.

[krabman]

There is a secret sound setting for the radio, I’m happy with the sport 2.0 (which has the type r engine ). And the cabin noise could be the cheap tires the accord comes with.

[alengreen]

I think that the Accord is a really good Car for a Honda.

[bryanvlogs]

People who say the turbo engines from honda are not reliable dont know what they are talking about or never owned one, i know someone with a 2018 2.0t accord with around 82, 000 already with no problems at all no oil dilution problems nothing. it is a shame honda doesnt offer a N/A for the accord anymore unless you go hybrid but other than that i dont see why so many people complain with a turbocharged vehicle of course not all turbocharged engines are created equal. and if you had a turbocharged engine from honda that took a crap on you im sorry but you are the very few of the bunch that had problems with these engines. proud owner of a 2021 Accord Sport 2.0T in Sonic Gray Pearl :)

[jordanseals]

The new 2021 Acura TLX ELS system is freaking amazing!! I mean like the best sound I have ever had in my ears

[robertwilliams]

I own 2021 Touring. (Stay away from 1.5T with CVT) This review is SPOT ON. This is my 4th Accord and 7th Honda. Road noise always an issue, try different tires and/or a smaller wheel size. Sound system is meh? Other dislikes, small fuel tank, tail light design. Additional likes, sport mode with adaptive dampers, rain sensing wipers, auto high beams, heated & ventilated front seats, heads up display, standard safety tech. I do miss a V6 option but turbo 4's don't bother me. This car will not appeal to everyone. No car does. For me though, the Accord offers a better overall package for my tastes. Be Happy Everyone!

[TheRichardF]

I purchased a 2021 Honda Accord LX and I am enjoying it. I love everything about but I come from driving a 20 year old car so it is a big upgrade for me even though it’s the base model.

[Chris_Laps]

For the audio settings, try putting the high/mid/bass all to neutral instead of having them all turned up. There's no reason to have them all turned up, this isn't what EQ is meant for. If you want it louder, just turn up the volume.