Honda Accord saloon: 'superb reliability'
What the motoring press is saying about the Honda Accord saloon
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Price: £23,195 - £33,680
Pros: Great quality interior, flawless reliability, smooth and quiet diesels
Cons: No hatchback version, not very efficient, poor practicality
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3/5, Carbuyer: "The Honda Accord is a saloon car that falls somewhere between mainstream models like the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia, and premium cars like the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. It's certainly higher quality than the former, thanks to an upmarket interior, excellent built quality, sleek looks and an unmatchable reputation for reliability. It also comes with a much higher price tag than those rivals, and less practicality thanks to its relatively small boot and the fact it doesn’t come as a hatchback, only in saloon and estate forms.
But while it sits above the likes of the Ford and Vauxhall, it doesn’t quite belong in the same class as the BMW and Audi. Why? Because, while it's impressive, it can’t quite match the standards those cars set for style, desirability, performance and efficiency. It's a jack-of-all-trades, doing everything well but not excelling in any one particular category to the point where it becomes class leading. Some buyers will see it as a cut-price premium saloon that comes with plenty of safety kit and equipment levels, while others will see it as a very expensive and poor value mainstream rival to the likes of the Skoda Superb."
4/5, Auto Express: "It wasn’t long ago that we rated the Accord as the best car in the family class. Then it was beaten in our group tests by the Passat. But could it be time for a comeback from the Japanese saloon? The Honda was facelifted last year, gaining new bumpers, wheel designs and colours, plus one or two cabin modifications."
4/5, Parkers: "It's not as spacious inside as some rivals, especially in terms of rear passenger space. On the plus side it's available with Honda's excellent i-DTEC engine - one of the best diesels on the market, plus it's as reliable and durable as you'd expect a Honda to be."
4/5, Honest John: "Lowered centre of gravity, a wider track and the all-new front double wishbone and rear multilink suspension with variable rate dampers, plus greater body rigidity mean that the Accord more readily reacts to driver input. Handling is more responsive and confidence-inspiring and body roll has been reduced."
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