2023 Honda Accord | The Art of Normal Cars

In this review, we discuss the new 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid. In the quest to improve and be more accessible, the new car checks every box; however, is being this normal good formula. We detail the engineering changes and the details of what makes the Accord good and bad. Others to consider are Nissan Altima, Kia K5, Toyota Camry, and Toyota Crown.

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Index:
00:00 Interior and Exterior
3:00 Mechanical Impressions
7:03 Driving Impressions
12:06 Final Thoughts

[NLLHW]

I do feel like the current Civic has taken over the role of the Accords of yore. Here's to hoping the future Civic Hybrid will hit similar efficiency numbers to this hybrid Accord.

[JuneNeko]

My father has been an Accord addict for 30 years and he absolutely loves the regenerative paddles/fuel economy and the interior of this generation.

47mpg real world fuel economy over the first 5k miles, and it’s quiet and comfortable on 17” wheels on his 2023 EX-L. Plus, he has a lot of fun using the paddles on his mountain drives. Love you, Dad.❤

[brycewilliams]

"Mark, I've activated sport mode in our Honda Accord Sport Hybrid."
Mark - "Why???"
Mark's dry and real questioning was funny as hell.

[andrewhillman]

I've learned to buy the car you'll love 95% of the time and to rent the car you need to fulfill the good review, objective and right on point.

[Zoranurai]

Tbh because it’s so simple it’ll probably age way better

[jayjacaty]

As I've become older, I've come to appreciate more things (people, even places) that are self-aware. This car knows what it's purpose is, and is not trying to be anything else. It's the keystone light of the car world. Always smooth . Keith Stone approved.

[kaseyc]

Honda tends to alternate between aggressive and conservative designs with each generation on the Accord.

[savjottoor]

These guys are just so sensible. I hope this channel just grows and grows
Cheers!

[pactown]

I love how this car looks. I feel like it’s silly when regular commuter cars try to look overly sporty. It just looks classy to me. It’s a shame they dropped the 2.0t but for the majority of people buying these that doesn’t matter.

[jefffaller]

I've owned various Honda and Acura sedans as my daily drivers for over 20 years now beginning when I turned 30; marking a willingness to except boring ol'e reliability over V8 6 speed bravado that always had a way of ending up on a flatbed.
Yes, everything you said about Honda being very vanilla, while being mechanically well executed, is what's defined the brand for a long time. If you want a less boring yet equally perfect (mechanically) car then buy an Acura - Honda's excitement brand.
I work for a Japanese company and its amazing how different there business philosophy is compared to the typical stakeholder capitalism focus we see in the American auto industry. Honda's goals and vision are more focused on making the world a better place through automobiles, than maximizing shareholder value. The Accord as a platform has always been a highly reliable, high quality and conservatively styled platform for generations. Using the Ford Taurus as an example of how time after time the Big Three have taken a sedan that was a top seller and quickly identified area's that can be cheapened and then over a 5 year run maximize the profit per unit to the point that its soul is gone and consumers won't buy it because its garbage. I've owned fast cars, loud cars, expensive and cheap cars, but at the end of the day its Honda's commitment to good ole boring reliability that keeps me coming back every 10 years for another one.

[stevehoppenjan]

For those of you interested in fuel economy, allow me to share some real world numbers. In 3000 miles since new, our Touring model is at 46.2mpg. This is driving like a sane 64 year old in ECO mode with about a 50/50 mix of city/highway driving. In the last 2500 miles (excluding the early miles during a cold month of March and break-in), it has averaged 48mpg. I have taken several trips of over 100 miles, mostly highway speeds of 60-75 where it has gotten at or near 50mpg. I am sure the lower hybrid trims with smaller wheels and tires would get 3-4 mpg better.

[joseroldan]

Love your videos, as many others have said you guys are the best in the business. I religiously watch all the content that is released. Having owned this car but in the “High Bird, ” Touring trim, I can honestly say I love the car. I have driven much faster cars, but they lack something, some “secret sauce” this car holds. Here you get in and don’t think about the craziness of life. You simply drive on to the next chapter of your life. All around great vehicle; having owned more than 5 Camry’s including a V6 Camry, this Accord is best!

Appreciate all your hard work you and the team use for every video. Loyal follower since when you first started awkwardly back in the day! Coming from the canyon roads of California!

[frumpd]

The deal breaker for me on these has always been how shockingly loud they are inside. The tire noise is absolutely exhausting and even comes through in this video.

[michaelhatfield]

I’ve seen a lot of these already so it’s good to see at least one sedan selling well still.

[CACressida]

The previous generation accord was very striking, especially at night when all the lights are illuminated. This new gen looks like it was inspired by an Impala/Malibu front with a Volvo S90 butt.

[jshizzle]

I’ll never understand the lack of rear seat air vents on the lower trims especially when available on the top trim. Thanks for the great content.

[ItsTheSidJ]

I rented a 2019 Accord in Houston last week for a week, and put on 1500mi in a week. It was so refined, and convenient to use, I loved it. It had 192hp and I didn’t need anymore power to pass those crazy Texas drivers 😬. Honda and Acura was never on my list, but I’m going to check out the newer cars when it’s time to upgrade.

[SkDude]

Nice review. I had the previous gen Accord 2.0T Sport 10-spd, it was a good car, some sportiness, great commuter car, roomy and everything worked well. I see this Accord as a well made commuter car but Honda traded the sportiness for more refinement. I think it would make a great car for someone who just puts a ton a miles on the car but also wants a good quality automobile. I like the no nonsense reviews, keep up the good work!

[ZZZZ-mkv]

I liked the styling of the previous generation a lot better. The way the the Accord looks now... I don't think I could be convinced to buy one.

[terpsfannc]

Very happy with my 23 Touring. It's comfortable, feels near luxury, and gets approximately 48 mpg. The infotainment system is excellent, and the Bose audio sounds very good.