MotorWeek | Road Test: 2013 Honda Accord

Through eight generations of sedans, coupes, and even wagons, the Honda Accord has grown up right alongside the American family. But, the 9th generation Accord greets an altered automotive landscape, now filled with challengers from both import and domestic brands. Can the 2013 Accord can remain a family favorite? MotorWeek's John Davis has a road test review of the 2013 Honda Accord.

[JanMichaelFranklin]

When I first saw pics of the 2013 Accord, my first thought was that it was hardly changed at all. Seeing this video made me realize that it has changed quite a bit, and it looks much better. Standard backup camera is cool too.

[andrez]

i got one 3-4 months ago, careful when you vacuum the car! the interior plastics are very cheap and scratch up very easily..dont put any phones near the shifter plate cause it will scratch. just a friendly warning from a fellow honda lover

[rhythm]

Exactly. I always tell people this. Honda has always designed their cars to look timeless. They don't go for flashiness. I see 1992 Accord sedans on the road, and it somehow doesn't look "old". It still looks good and isn't eye catching due to it's age. I love Accords. I had a 96' accord coupe and now an 07' Accord. Love it. I will only buy Honda. I only sold the 96" because I came across some money. It ran perfectly and smooth. The 07" is awesome

[stidwell]

In 1987, I had a Subaru hatchback. My friend had an 81 Honda Accord hatchback. When I noticed her Accord had a quieter ride and did not rattle, she said, "Honestly, I think Hondas are made better." She was right. In 1988, I bought a Honda Accord LX hatchback. I drove it until 2000. It had 269K miles when I sold it. I then bought a 1999 Civic LX. I sold it in 2015. It had 234K miles. I now have a 2013 Accord EX. The CVT transmission is great, averages about 26 city, 37 hgwy. Love the R side camera. Also, this car is smooth. Smart key is convenient.

[TonyTube]

The only reason I cam here was to get 0-60 and 1/4 mile times. And I was disappointed.

[danielmelendez]

I have own Accord lx 1991, Civic lx sedan 2001 and now Accord 2013 lx sedan. I can confirm that the braking systems have been improved but they still lack grip. Ride is vastly improved, the car is actually comfortable on long trips. I drive from NYC to Florida and although I have a 4 cylinder version, the gas mileage was somewhere about 35 to 39 MPG at 70 MPH on cruise control. I think the level of technology found in the basic models really makes the difference. Somehow I think Honda has not fully managed to have comfortable seating in their cars except for maybe the rear passengers. Seats in the front lack lumbar and they are not all that comfortable without having to move around.

[luvmywetpets]

Best value in the sedan line! Great mpg extremely safe, blue tooth backup camera, pandora radio aha radio love my 13 accord

[bevorules]

Bought a 2014 Accord EX-L 4 cylinder new, and I still own it. Awesome car. The design has aged very well. Only problem.. seems like everyone got the same Modern Steel Metallic color! There was another one behind me in the Costco gas line last night.

[tlg-]

First :]
I actually like the 2013 Accord. Even though it was a very subtle redesign I think they did good.

[brspeedysgarage]

I like that they sloped the rear less on the '13 coupe.

[tenta]

Just bought a new 2013 Accord LX the other day. Picks up quite quickly for a 4-pot. The CVT is actually livable and the handling is good so far. A nicely done interior (no navi - my smartphone is good enough). I've liked it a lot. Honda seems to have rebounded QUITE WELL from the last generation.

[reweydewy]

I personally love the 2013 coupes looks. I am a civic si lover but this coupe is great lookin imo

[garren]

Why are there absolutely no reviews of the ‘98-‘02 Accord online? It’s like it’s the forgotten generation

[blacuraRL]

Well said, I owned a 5th generation Accord as well. A '97 EX V6 and it was way ahead of its time in terms of refinement and styling. Mine was silver with tinted windows and clear bumper lights/ JDM SIR headlights and people thought my car was an 03 or 04. I now have an 1st gen Acura TSX (which is a Euro Accord), just better handling characteristics and plusher interior. I love it and think the style is timeless as well. Glad you got the '07 Accord. The 03 to 05 rear end was kind of ugly IMO.

[tenta]

Give me an all black 2013 Accord V6 coupe or sedan, please! Honda did a great job refreshing and fixing all of the quirks and oddities of the last gen.

[talonsx]

+MOTORWEEK
Do you have older Accords from the 80's? I had one from 88.'

[vassiliosman]

august i bought a 2012 accord and recently visited the honda dealership and saw side by side 2012 and 2013 accord and i can honestly say the new accord is a winner in the looks inside out (white pearl accord absolutely stunning) with that said, there are some points of the new accord that i have doubts such as the front suspension- cvt- direct injection and safety these are just a few points where reliability is in question and of course last and most important you can get a 2012 for 18.600+tax.

[itsmegp]

Head room and hip room shrunk a little, shoulder room is up and leg room is the same. Back seat leg room is up over an inch, the trunk is larger too now, 15.8 cubic feet. Obviously you just don't like the Honda Accord. It is in fact one of the best mid size cars around and has been for years.

[nickelwindow]

just bought this car in silver its amazing!

[entrippyZ]

such a good car, i got mine used for 17k, 14000 miles, i can only imagine the sport, the regular one feels coupe agile, even though its a 4bangin 4door. and i get 30 mpg if i drive slow, the basic speakers are 7/10, great trebel, meh but noticable bass, and perfect mid. the trunk is big, and you can fit 5 non fatasses comfortably. my only issue is the AI in the dashboard, it has a pandora app that makes pandora not work unless you choose ur station outside of the car, so id say 9.6/10 for this car