2016 Honda Accord | CarGurus Test Drive Review 

he wants a handle for the trunk. wow. I'm surprised he didn't say he wanted a sink so he can wash his hands to

I love this review. Not because it may or may not be harsh but because the issues addressed are real every day driver issues. Who's going to look for a trunk handle on a test drive? Who's going to bother with a passenger seat height adjustment? This is what video reviews are meant for. Great job!

Dude, you really give some of the most interesting detailed reviews.

This is one of the first guys who you could tell spent some time with this car. I like the Accord, and he gave me reason not to go with the larger wheels and tires that I didn’t think of, besides being popular with thieves!

Very Good Review! Touching on points that are almost never brought up with other reviewers

Criticism at 4:41 is just stupid. You really have a problem closing the trunk by actually touching the trunk? My god.... talk about nitpicky bs.

I've never heard anyone complain about Lane watch

well done.... I appreciate you mentioning the imperfections

all in all, i think honda deliberately made some flaw for this 2016 honda accord because they don't want to make the car that perfect. don't forget they still have acura line up. if the accord is already so damn perfect such as come with height adjustment for passenger and ventilated seats etc, then nobody will want to buy acura.

I have the 2016 Accord Touring and I love it. The only thing I find not too useful is the driver's side wide angle vertical mirror strip on the outer edge of the mirror. A circular fish eye mirror is much more useful for checking the blind spot.

Excellent review! Wasn't just 9 minutes of reciting things you can read on the sticker. Nice opinions and insights for folks who are actually considering buying the car like me

As the thumbnail suggests... the video is mainly about a man named Chris and we rarely see the car without him in the way.

The pros and cons everyone pointed out are valid IMO. I've been driving Hondas ever since we bought our first one in 1994. It has never been a comfortable ride as compares to Toyota Camry or as plush as the Camry but the one thing I do know is that Honda is overall more reliable. Honda handles better and make more efficient engines. I've had friends who have had Toyotas and because of the more plush interiors in the Toyotas, they costs more. I've always said-Honda man needs to get together with Toyota woman one night in a hotel and have a few cocktails. 9mos later, BOOM! The perfect car. I would call it Hoyota or Camda...I would be waiting in line to get one.

Good review with good details. I've test driven 2016 Honda Accord V6 Touring last month and loved the power and comfort of that car; I've owned Accord for years. Then I wanted to check out what all the buzz is about regarding Subaru. I went to a nearby Subaru dealership about three weeks ago and tried 2016 Legacy. Oh boy, the minute you sit in that car and start moving you realize this is a different Japanese car. It feels like a German car made by Japanese. I've done extensive research about Legacy and purchased 3.6R Limited Legacy and love it. I think people should consider Subaru and think out of the Camry and Honda box. I still think Accord is a great car but you can't beat AWD, reliability, comfort and solidity of Subaru Legacy.

Good information buddy... Make a video on 2018 honda accord when it releases

Excellent review. Thanks for taking the time doing it.

Hello I have plan to buy a 2016 Honda Accord V6 Touring. I want to change the tires and alloy wheels, any sujestion?

Solid review! It's incredible Honda doesn't listen to customers. The small details on Honda and Acura are real issues and they're not listening. I tested the 2017 Accord and noticed the same issues you'd highlighted.

Thank you, Chris. Enough to make me think twice on Touring model.

Excellent Review. I agree with your nitpicks a whole bunch having owned multiple Accords, most recently at 2013 EX-L.

Agree with you 100% Chris. Good review as always. :)

The 19's are all-season, not summer performance tires, correct?

Nice review, Chris. Sounds like Honda took advantage of the Accord's basic goodness (engine, transmission, overall ergonomics) and phoned in this almost-end-of-the-model-lifecycle refresh. I'd be curious what you think a $35,000 Accord competes with in the Real World, as Honda does not like to put cash on the hoods of their vehicles to move metal.

Great review. Honda lovers think the accord is perfect finally someone who tells it like it is

I'm glad Honda didn't put that lane watch system in the new CR-V. I like having the blind spot detection on the mirrors with audio and visual alerts.

Im considering buying this car or a 2016-2017 Camry or a 2016-17 Optima. Im going to be driving the car approx 80 miles a day. In your expertise and experiences which one would you prefer? Thanks in advance..

My 2016 Honda Accord Coupe Touring V6 has an inside grab handle to close trunk without touching outside 🙂 I love my V6 Coupe! ❤️

I agreed with most of his criticisms. Great job, buddy!

I purchased a V6 Honda Accord Coupe with a 6-speed manual approximately 5 months ago. On the highway I'm getting 32 m.p.g traveling 70 m.p.h. Combined driving, I'm attaining 27.5-28 m.p.g., consistently. Of course, this is driving conservatively, but hey, why do I want to get a ticket.

Negative comments are really odd. Re closing the trunk and using your hand? What?

is the gdi engine in honda prone to carbon build up? i really wanted this car until i started hearing about problems with a gdi.. now im not so sure.... HELP!!!! i havent heard any cases online about extreme carbon build up in hondas, but also honda hasnt mentioned that theyve done anything to prevent it.... cars with 75-100k+

Good review with fair criticism

i just got mine a week ago and I love it, but there are some issues. like he mentions, no blind spot alert when changing lane, no heated steering wheel which i need i live in North eastern. overall i score it 8 out 10

Whats wheel size have to do with turning radius?

Nice job Chris. I love hearing your criticisms. I dislike reviews that give all glowing reviews on a car. As you say, no car is perfect. I would also add that the Accord's headroom is not that great for taller folks.

well done, hope Honda takes notice

Are you going to review the 2016 civic?

The trunk handle is a $7 college hills Honda interior accessory option you can buy online. Before that I used to grab a corner of the license plate bracket to not leave finger prints on the trunk and look like a full on barbaric tool bag.

I very much agree with the front passenger seat adjustment as well as ventilated front seats criticisms. I personally did not like the leather seats in this 9th generation Accord. I often felt like slipping off the seat. (We had a EX-L trim). The exterior refresh is very premium however, I don't understand why automakers cannot refresh the interior in cars during their MMC years.

Great review. You're so right on the mark. If I pay $35k plus tax I expect to have the 3 things you mention. It also doesn't have smart trunk opening. The worst of all in my view, all trim levels use only touch screen bar for radio volume control. What a driving hazard. Some Honda designers should be reassigned.

If Honda Accord is not the perfect sedan than what car is? Lol accord always beats competition

chris you great and right i feel that same way

Is that cvt better than the Nissan?

The best blind spot monitoring system in the world is a cheap pair of convex mirriors. I don't know why all cars don' come with one.

I think you're getting too old to make cars review with bunch of technologies.

Has it ever occurred to you that Honda does not agree with you and yours is just one opinion and not how everyone feels

Chris, what color is your 2016 test Accord! Is it the black?

Excellent, honest review. Still... I love my V6 2016 Accord. Hopefully, in the nearby future, Honda will put turbo on the V6 instead the idiotic 2.0 lawnmower shit they came up with in 2018.

I do agree with the reviewer regarding the small and may be insignificant to other buyers but for 35K? Yeah, we want all that amenities.

Wow what a way to pick on what the Touring 'doesn't have' (I do like your review though). Not every car has everything. I've looked at a lot of cars these last couple months. The Lexus ES 350 is a comparable V6 yet it's $6,000 more at it's base model... which has no leather, no navigation, no adaptive cruise, or other crash mitigation. I've driven both and the Lexus isn't worth it... you'd have to add about $4,000 more for those options!

Valid criticisms even if a bit nitpicky. When youre going to spend 30+ grand on a new car and certain options arent standard or even avialable, you need to make note of it. The criticisms are so minute that you wouldnt notice upon a simple test-drive but might irritate you over time. I wanted the new Accord based on the new looks but it isnt sensible; the touring costs almost 8 grand more than my topped out Camry and yet my car has Cross traffic alert, an intuitive infotainment system, etc

That metallic chrome around the vents is very distracting. I wish they would remove that.

if you want cooled seats and height adjustable passenger then purchase an Acura. If they threw in all the luxury features in an Accord, the accord would be more expensive and no one would buy a acure

Nice vid I am 11 but I really want to like be a teen so I Can drive I am going to get myself a Honda Accord

this should come to uk

Looks good

Cylinder deactivation from any auto manufacturer is fine & dandy until the system begins to malfunction and stops working correctly all together. It's not a reliable and trustworthy way to get better fuel economy... Unfortunately. :-/

What happened to autobytel

great review love the toughness. the truth will set my car buying Free.

Finally...- a reviewer who actually critiques the car a bit. Very good points to consider. Thanks.

I don’t get why people don’t like lane watch I find it very useful and unique

my 2016 sport canadian has trunk handle. My fingers are still dirty though..hehe.

It makes no sense to me that 19" wheels would result in a wider turning radius since the TOTAL diameter of wheel plus tire does not change (and you're not the only person who makes this assertion). Could you explain, please?

Honda baby!!

I have a 2016 touring model, bought it just as it unloading from semi. I love it and hate it at the same time. It has Issues that should have been resolved since it on same platform since 2013. I do have a problem having same wheels as the sport model! for 10 K difference? I do have a problem, remote either works or doesn't, rear speaker deck rattles, steering skates at highway speeds, Honda now use's very soft paint, chips easily compared to my previous Honda's, They also don't have 3.55 AUX port, USB input sucks, cell phone wireless charger is included in Canadian Models, but not in U.S. model... what the F, It does get fantastic gas mileage for a V 6, I averaged 42 MPG on a 400 mile trip, stereo sound isn't the greatest either as I found during my trip. I love Honda and have owned them since 1988. But quality isn't the same. Yes its nice and has lots of bell whistle's, but so does Kia, Hyundai, Impala, Malibu etc... What really bother's me is the rear deck rattling... So far Honda has fallen short of honoring factory defect, dealers want add some type of wedges.. No dice, will not let them put a band aid to address defect, next stop is consumer affairs and start complaint process. My next car will be another luxury car for sure! Just not a Honda

I love lane watch!!!

Wow!!! All I heard was bitch bitch bitch!!!

To close the boot Thérèse is a handle inside

19 inch low profile tires is really over the top for an accord.

Why would you need handles on the inside of trunk for a sedan lol I can understand if its an suv or van but a sedan,really?

2013 accord sedan had the interior trunk handle! 2014 and on didnt.

For starters, Acura offers SH-AWD even in it's sedans. You can't get an AWD Honda sedan. Premium interior materials. Quiet cabins. Premium dealership and after sales service experience. but maintenance cost as much as a Honda. The list goes on. You should review an Acura and find it out yourself.

I have an honda accord and I love it!!

As you said "no car is perfect " then why do you criticize Accord at its peak, are you not too much demanding ? No matter what- sales figures n its awards recognition speaks the truth. Thanks for the review anyways!

get a back seat driver for your blind spot monitoring =)

Honda needs to step up it's game with Hybrids other than the Accord !

This guy is a good reviewer but he tends to ramble their aren't enough driving shots!

Amazing 😀 😀 2016 Honda Accord review .

Honda sensing stops the car if a car is in front of you

Do you realize you spent 70% of your review complaining? Not a quality review because of the continuous complaining and silly nit-picking. Yes, no car is perfect but your job is to provide the viewer with an in-depth review of the vehicle and not your personal opinions (or what your wife likes in a car, for that matter). Do everyone a favor and edit out your out-takes, you are not a big time celebrity in which the audience cares to see your mistakes. Terrible presentation. I will look to others for auto reviews.

I. Own. A 2000 honda. With. 260.000. Miles. And. My. Accord. Is. Still

Very nice and honest review, IMO. Many other reviews are more like car ad - but your review points out most of the short coming (even if sometimes nit picking). My wife also hates car's front passenger seat that don't have height adjustment. Also lane watch - not big fan.

Dude spends more time and words on a minor crap - one that might be noticed rarely - and glides over the wonderful seats, great handling, good ride, good quality. Aghh, compare it to competition!

I appreciate reviews that point out legitimate flaws, but this review is simply a collection of asinine nits.

Why is the accord still using a 5 speed gearbox & a dohc engine? Seems dated.

Ooohhh.. having to touch a "dirty" trunk lid to close it because there is no handle. That's being excessively picky Chris Worklock.

Why bother with Acura brand? Lol MDX is the most Sold SUV than any other Brand including Toyota.

this guy is extra picky

Why does Canada only have a Accord Sport with Push start (2) screen center stack with Apple Carplay & navigation?....Who is making these dumb trim decisions ..smdh

Dude the lane watch camera is amazing. I have a civic si and I peek at the screen then merge. You're not supposed to stare at the screen for 10 seconds

37k for SH-AWD lol

Guys leave him alone... he was divorced because he found out his kid wasn’t his

the reason why honda didnt put a handle inside the trunk to close it just because of safety concern..you dont want to cut your fingers when you close the trunk.

I could care less about a handle to close the trunk...how dirty are your hands getting??? Pointless to point out!!!

Would you like some cheese with your whine?

Oh boo whoooo

duude?

Makes perfect sense he wants a Mercedes Benz.....smh

Then buy the luxury brand, you can’t get everything out of a normal car.

All i heard was waaaaaahhhhhhhhh