Similarly, we found the forward collision warning system to be of the Chicken Little variety, warning the driver to "Brake!" Improvements continue inside, with an enhanced touchscreen interface that uses both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration programs, a first for Honda. The Subaru Legacy offers a decent six-speed manual, but only up to the mid-level Touring model, and only in Canada. One thing I’m not a huge fan of is the liberal use of chrome, just about everywhere. Full review of Honda's stalwart Accord sedan with the optional V-6 engine. Not this one though. Lane departure warning, lane and road departure intervention, forward collision warning and forward collision intervention with automatic braking are included with the Honda Sensing package (standard on Accord Touring). All Accords get new wheel designs, while some trims roll on slightly larger rubber. Review: 2016 Honda Accord Coupe. After a year and a half, only problem I have had is the starter, for some reason, the starter keeps going out. 100% agreed, has happened to me multiple times. Based on all the other safety lane departure, brake system, etc. In terms of the competition, only a few still offer a manual transmission option: the Mazda6, Volkswagen Passat, and Subaru Legacy. I'm not a huge fan of the Acura-looking grill, but it. In my books, the Accord sits at the top, in terms of design, along with the also-refreshed Mazda6 (our drive here). It's either too conservative or just dim-witted, but either way, it frustrates. The 2016 Honda Accord is available as a midsize sedan and coupe. The Accord Touring rides on 235-section tires on an attractive set of 19” wheels. The overall shape and size of the Accord doesn’t change, and the clean lines do a good job masking what is otherwise a fairly large car. Within the DoubleClutch.ca family, we’ve all come to love the current Accord. Both front and rear occupants will find plenty of legroom and shoulder room. Considering how it's a big family sedan meant primarily for comfort, it's all the more impressive that it remains balanced and controlled around turns. Road and tire noise -- which in previous Accord generations could be rather annoying -- are noticeably subdued. Last year, a CVT would have been the only choice. Also, going between the Honda and Apple CarPlay or Android Auto systems can be a bit clunky at times. Roomy inside, and a smooth suspension system. Retuned suspension dampers have also improved the Accord's ride quality this year, and it deals with rough roads and broken pavement in a more comfortable manner. The sedan's backseat is one of the best in this class, thanks to its combination of space and comfort. Every 2016 Honda Accord comes with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, active front head restraints, front seat side airbags and side curtain airbags. Even with the base four-cylinder engine and CVT -- the most popular powertrain choice for Honda Accord buyers -- performance is relatively strong. Toyota. 2016 Honda Accord Touring Coupe Review The Honda Accord has been in production since 1976, it has been a top selling car for the Japanese automaker. Shifts like butter and fantastic acceleration with the v8. The Accord has grown significantly in recent years, and a mid-model refresh for 2016 is aimed to keep it at the top of shopping lists everywhere. In Edmunds testing, a four-cylinder Accord EX sedan with the CVT sprinted from zero to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds, a quick time for the class. Fuel efficiency is usually a high-priority for prospective consumers in this segment. This is by far the most disappointing feature of this car and I will most likely choose to move to something else earlier than planned. Exterior rating . Add these upgrades to a sedan that is already an Edmunds "A" rated car and you've got the recipe for one of the best family sedans on the market. Many cars I didn't fit well until the Accord. The manual transmission availability combined with features like Honda Sensing, and the Android Auto integration all add up to something I would be happy to own and drive every single day. Ended up getting the Accord Touring certified used with only 32,500 miles or so in. I figured I'd lived without it for 10+ years in the Pontiac so whatever. I have to say I like the accord so far. Tweet “Very little to dislike,” I found myself responding day after day during my week with the 2016 Honda Accord. As noteworthy as these updates for 2016 are, however, they only improve a car that was already one of the best all-around family sedans. I've also seen complaints the car lurches in cold weather when accelerating with a 1-2 second delay. so frequently that we shut the system off out of annoyance -- thus defeating its purpose altogether. LX, Sport and EX sedans (and LX-S and EX coupes) without the Honda Sensing package come standard with a six-speed manual transmission. Being 6' 2" and 250 pounds it was actually hard! The EX-L V6 coupe is available with a six-speed manual transmission on the EX-L V6 model, which drops fuel economy ratings to 22 mpg combined (18/28). Some of the safety features like lane-departure and collision avoidance are bit on the annoying side. Wish I kept driving the Pontiac to hold out and try something else. Full test of the 2016 Honda Accord V-6 coupe with the automatic transmission. The 2016 Honda Accord Touring now becomes my top choice in this midsize sedan segment. Honda has recently done a tremendous job with the new Civic, but the refreshed 2016 Accord shows they haven’t been resting on their laurels whatsoever. The base-model LX with the manual transmission in Canada starts at $24,150, and comes with many essentials, like 17-inch aluminum wheels, the aforementioned smartphone integration, and heated seats. with the Honda sensing package. Honda Accord 2016 : Trouver toutes les spécifications techniques sur Auto123.com. I give it 8.5 stars out of 10. I actually shut off the lane-departure system. The ninth-generation Accord remains a handsome car, with a conservative, but clean design that doesn’t alienate. Underway, with my iPhone plugged in, the Accord’s seats aren’t quite as bolstered as I’d like in a car that can tackle a corner as capably as an Accord Touring on 19-inch wheels with relatively low profile tires. But the audio and navigation features are better on the accord. Photography: Robert Nichols. The touchscreen is sleeker-looking, but you lose the traditional tactile buttons (there's no volume knob, for instance), and the menu structure can be confusing or needlessly complicated at times. The 2016 Accord sedan is offered in six trim levels: LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, EX-L V6 and Touring. The coupe earned five stars across the board. The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2016 Honda Accord in is: Receive pricing updates, shopping tips & more! The Accord continues to impress with its responsive handling, composed ride, abundance of interior room, comprehensive feature set, fuel-efficient yet powerful engines and high crash test scores. With a few exceptions, the materials in the 2016 Honda Accord have a high-quality look and feel. The 2016 Honda Accord V6 Touring Sedan is the pinnacle of all the generations that have come before it, and ... Wrap up and review. We get wonderful mileage. 1st time under warranty, 2 and 3rd cost me 700+ each time. Reliability rating. The Volkswagen Passat only offers a five-speed manual, but only on the base Trendline model. However, the starter has been a big issue, Just been replaced the 3r time since I bought it new. Overall. Apple Carplay can be finicky, especially if you're streaming music from Pandora, which I often do. The best part has to be the Google Maps integration, with live traffic info available. Honda used to punish entry-level buyers with bare-bones equipment offerings, but that's no longer the case. Seems to be much better and hasn't failed. Stereo system is a little weak for a 360 watt system, but Camry has dissapointed in this area as well. Coming from a 07' Pontiac Grand Prix GT (V6) Looked for numerous months to find a fuel efficient yet "sporty" v6 sedan. Honda's Accord Coupe is updated for 2016 and we review it in Touring V6 trim, complete with 278-hp, paddles, LED headlights, auto high beam, LED blinkers, The Accord coupe with the four-cylinder engine comes in LX-S, EX and EX-L, while the V6-equipped version comes only in EX-L and Touring trims. Quick update now that I've owned the car for about 8 months. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave both body styles the best possible rating of "Good" in its moderate-overlap and small-overlap frontal-offset impact tests, as well as a "Good" rating in the side-impact, roof-strength and seat/head restraint (whiplash protection) tests. The Accord, before the 2016 refresh, didn’t really make it to the top of my list, because the top-end Touring package was never made available with three pedals. The base four-cylinder LX comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, LED taillights, dual-zone automatic climate control, full power accessories, cruise control, a 7.7-inch infotainment display, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a rearview camera, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver seat, a one-piece folding rear seat and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack, a USB port and Pandora Internet radio control. Also standard is smartphone app integration via HondaLink (with smartphone-enabled Aha radio features), Android Auto and Apple CarPlay with Siri Eyes Free voice command functionality. Very, very sharp. Once you get settled into the comfortable heated leather seats and press the bright red engine start button, the Earth Dreams gasoline four-cylinder engine fires up and settles down into a smooth idle. Edmunds has a detailed expert review of the 2016 Honda Accord Touring V-6 Sedan. 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