2020 Honda Accord review

What We Like

Upscale Feel: Honda’s Accord is one of those cars that never makes you feel like you missed out by avoiding a luxury brand. Instead, the styling, interior trim and materials, and the overall driving experience imparts the feeling of a more expensive car, and it’s one of the best things about the Accord.

Performance: On paper, the Accord’s performance is average for the class in terms of acceleration and other metrics. But how the Accord goes about its business elevates it. The engine responds quickly and smoothly to provide more power when you need it, in corners the Accord sticks to the road with no drama, and the brakes are easy to control for smooth stops. The steering, though accurate and easy, doesn't give you much feel for the road.

Storage: Honda’s reputation for efficient space management is on display in the Accord, starting with excellent trunk volume that’s the same regardless of whether you choose a standard Accord or the Hybrid. Inside, the huge center console bin and cubby in the dash are just the start of the plentiful areas to stash small items. Families will appreciate the easy access car seat anchors in the rear.

What Needs Improvement

Fuel Economy: While the Accord tries mightily to keep engine revs low to save on fuel, real-world testing by our partners at Edmunds shows that Accord models don’t quite match their EPA fuel economy estimates, including the Hybrid. Other cars in its class generally come much closer.