2017 Honda Accord V6 Touring - Redline: Review 

Give me this exterior, engine and wheels and the 2018 interior...perfect car

I drive a 2016 Accord V6 Touring and LOVE it. I have almost 22K miles on it and got it new on May 28th 2016 (I drive a lot for work). My fuel economy average is 27MPG and I do NOT drive gently. I really love the engine for its power and refinement. The 6-speed auto can be a little dimwitted sometimes but in most cases, the transmission is responsive enough. If I was driving 70MPH and punched it...it's quite amazing how quickly this car gains speed. 100MPH is only a few blinks away...serene blinks at that. The audio system is OK at best...and YES...the back deck rattles with the sub. I replaced the 4 6.5" speakers with aftermarket 3-way speakers and the sound really brightened up and the mid bass was definitely punchier. The system can play louder now and I was able to lower the subwoofer volume to help reduce the rattling but not reduce the overall bass output because of the new speakers' added punch. Also, the lack of a volume knob is annoying at first but you quickly become accustomed to the touch slider and steering wheel controls. Apple Car Play is FANTASTIC! I love being able to have full control over my phone without having to touch it...at all. There's a Siri button on the steering wheel and I'm able to make calls, compose/read messages, listen to Podcasts and iTunes music, Pandora or even Spotify. Since the Touring V6 comes with a Garmin navigation unit already, I usually default to that function but I can also use Apple Maps to "take me to nearest Starbucks". Sometimes the head unit can be a little glitchy...but nothing a car-restart can't fix. I think this car rides GREAT. The comments I always get from passengers is how smooth the car is and how it seems to flow down the road. The suspension does a great job of soaking up bumps and is well damped. The impacts can be slightly firm at times but that never translates into a harsh ride. The steering has a nice heft to it and points the car's nose exactly where you want it to go. The overall handling is surprising. I am able to take on and offramp must faster than you'd normally feel comfortable taking them. There's not much lean and I have yet to hear any tire squeal. I know this car will understeer but the threshold is certainly higher than the more plebeian Accord (non-Sport) offerings. The brakes are pretty strong but my rotors are already warped. I think that has to do with the collision mitigation system. More on that in a second. The brake pedal is progressive and there's a strong initial bite and then progressive pedal travel. The brakes are easy to modulate and you always know how much braking you're going to get. It's a nice peace of mind. The Honda Sensing technologies can be annoying at times. The active cruise control is so sensitive at times that it'll brake MUCH harder than it needs to to maintain a set distance (1, 2, 3 or 4 car lengths behind). The collision mitigation system is also sensitive in that if you're driving down a 2-lane road and are rounding a bend, a car coming the other direction can make the Accord stab the brakes even though each car was in its own lane and negotiating the turn properly. I think this is why my rotors are warped. The stabs can be pretty abrupt. The Lane Keep Assist can sometimes feel like you're being "ping ponged" between the lane makers but when you need to sneeze, blow your nose or take a bite of food, LKAS does lend a hand for a few seconds. I have to say that I LOVE the full LED lighting up front. The illumination is wide and bright. The automatic high beam function is great if a little fussy at times. The front turn signals are very crisp and bright and the compliments I've received had people fooled into thinking it was an Audi. The rear turn signals and brake lights are NOT LED though. The running lights back there ARE LED but not the others and I'm not sure why. But the overall nighttime look of this car (mine is black) is pretty menacing. The trunk is spacious and with a cargo net, even more functional. The overall cabin space is excellent and back seat passengers love the room back there too. The outboard passengers love the heated seats back there as well. The comfort level is high throughout the car and the quality of materials is very good. My only complaint has been the plastic panels behind the door pulls in the front door. They rattled when the car was new. The dealer swapped them out at no charge and the rattles have subsided. I think this car is a great car overall. It's fast when it needs to be, comfy and quiet at all times and economical to run and maintain. The cost of the car wasn't much of a concern for me because I was seeking value and not price. Price is what you pay and value is what you get. The Accord V6 Touring checked almost all of my boxes and the dealership experience was relaxed and professional so I have NO regrets with this car. I know the resale value will be there too...a benefit of owning a Honda product. My insurance (I'm over-insured) is very fair and maintenance costs are also reasonable. I'm confident that if you're considering purchasing this car...you won't be disappointed. Thank you!!

This car looks pretty good. The interior, the wheels, the exhausts... Honda did really good with this one!

The best looking Accord hands down. Gorgeous color on this test car as well.

Best mods to do on this car: Ktuner (not for power, but to enhance the throttle pedal tip-in response with huge, huge, difference); Progress sway bar (massive increase in handling); MDX spacer (noticeable difference in low end torque though doesn't add any peak hp).

The two screen layout is my favorite part of the Accord interior. It's by far the best in class

16:13 LISTEN TO THAT VTEC, that 3.5L J-series V6 is by far one of the best Honda engines ever created, and one of the best V6 engines ever created too.

Listen, y'all... the V6 utilizes a 6-speed automatic. The 4-cylinders use the CVT. He even says it in the video! Sheesh.

This Accord is one of the best generation Accords that Honda has built ~ the 7th generation Accord is up there but this 9th gen is my favourite

I just stumbled upon this review as I just purchased a 2017 Accord sedan touring model. Extremely well done review. Your style of delivery and video really is one of the best car reviews I've ever seen I look forward to reading other reviews that you do.

i always love your review, not too long, detail enough, and very honest. thank you.

I still have my v6 v tech sedan 4 door Honda Accord since 2003 perfect condition love Honda !!!

Love your reviews. I have a 2017 Touring, previously had a 2014 Touring and with both cars I love the V6 so much I have trouble keeping my foot out of the floor.

J series + FWD + Honda = Low maintenance, decent fuel economy and decent ride quality. 35k is nothing for that.

Best channel for reviews 👍🏻. I just wish you guys would make more videos !. I can't get enough redline reviews

OMG you mentioned the sound system, a first for a RU-vid car reviewer! The audiophiles thanks you!!!

I'm so glad you offer reviews for all cars. Looking forward to your 2018 2.0 review.

Most new cars are really expensive. All that tech and stuff

Absolutely awsome review!! I was checking every hour for this review after the top 5!

That engine sounds SOOO good.

Your reviews are very fair and balanced, keep up the great work, thank you!

Just bought this car 2 weeks ago because of this review. My wife and I love the car. The Dual Display is great and I can have my Nav screen up and see my music, car information, and other details at the same time. The car is incredibly fast and fun to drive. Apple Car play is fantastic and and the LED headlights at night are super bright. I love the Auto High-beams. Lots of leg room for guests and the seats are comfortable. Got the Black on black with the Honda tint. The car is an eye turner as well.

As a 17 year old driver, this car is fast!! I be stepping on the gas and you can definitely feel the pull

I love the look of the beige interior. Only problem is the seats will pull all the blue dye from jeans in no time. And it's not easy to get out. Plus, repeated scrubbing with undoubtedly take the finish off and make the seats less crack and fade resistant. If you often wear jeans, go for the black interior.

I'm glad you mentioned the sound system I hope you continue to talk about it in further reviews. Also when are you going to review the 2017 Subaru Impreza?

Love your reviews. I'm currently looking to trade my Altima in for either an Accord or Acura TLX. Doing so much homework until I figure out which car works best with me. Your reviews definitely come in handy when I'm doing my homework.

Was researching into TLX 2.4 vs Accord Touring. You answered my question right at 21:01! Thanks!

1:40 try walking heel to toe and much slower, make those shots way smoother and you can always speed up the shot in post.

Nice review - lots of valuable info. You pointed out some things that I did not know about the engine and I like your assessment of the interior surfaces.

I've been looking forward to this forever!!!

thank you it's about time. That you did this review of the accord. Can wait to see the next refresh gen of the accord. To see if to get this car or the 2018 edition of the accord.

I couldn't afford the touring but I absolutely LOVE my sport! especially the interior in the sport. :)

I wish Honda can do a better Job on distinguishing the Touring to a 10k less Sport.

RIP Accord V6

I'm getting this in white in about 3 weeks! Thanks for showing me what I'm getting...I haven't seen it yet. So excited ☺️😁

thanks great review... I brought my wife 2017 V6 touring and we both love it...

Great review, still my dream car to date. I have the 4 cylinders version, really want to upgrade to the v6

Wish you did a review of the 2016 Coupe Touring V6. Love your reviews. Two things missed were blind spot monitoring and heated steering wheel

amazing looking accord, had a 1995 LX manual, loved it but i might get this one. impressed

My uncle has a 2015 Touring in the same color. With all the power on tap it still pulls really smoothly, great solid ride too.

I've loved this body style since I first saw it. The lights, wheels I love it. If my sexy 06 Acura TL ever dies or gets wrecked, this will be my next ride.

Thanks for mentioning the sound system! I test drove this car and I thought the audio sounded just like my old clock radio. At 35k, WTF? There's so many new gadgets in cars, today, that never get used. Yet, I've never met anyone who didn't want a good stereo in their car.

Great review!!! This car looks nice I feel like getting the sport tbh , In the spy shots of the 2018 accord I saw the hidden exhausts 😭

To those complaining about the CVT, I have to agree, it sucks. However, its not terrible and it does its job; save fuel. Don't want the CVT? Don't get the CVT, Get the v6. Heck, its not powerful enough? Now I know you're trolling. Get a Lamborghini.

Just got this car, V6 Touring in black. Very satisfied with this car so far :)

I have so many favorite cars and SUV and this Accord is one of favorite too

One of my favorite cars ❤

I recently got a 2016 honda accord but in the LX trim. Although it's basic compared to this one, I do like how I get 16" wheels wrapped in big cushiony 205/65r16 michelin tires. This wheel/tire setup provides a very comfortable drive, unlike the upper trim 19" inch wheels with a much smaller tire profile which provides a harsher ride. I'm also planning on upscaling some features like adding the touring headlights, katzkin black leather seats, the audio system, and some other emenities. Great cars overall.

One of the sexiest cars Honda has ever made. Do a review of the 6th gen v6 coupe. Love that one.

Thanks for speaking about the sound ... this is something not much people review..

I saw this car today n just loved the exterior... Especially the rear

Good review. You're articulate and hit all the major points that consumers are looking for (performance, materials, mpg etc..). Might be nice if you could ad some reliability reviews but that would have to be done farther in to the life of the car which you may not have access to.

Great review as always. I just have to point out that when driven normal you'll see better MPG numbers on that V6. My Accord Coupe V6 Auto consistently averages 26-27 mpg overall. On road trips, it's not uncommon to see upper 30s. I have a slightly heavy foot but I don't redline it every time I take off from a stop either. It's a really impressive powertrain. I hope Honda keeps the V6 on the next generation.

I would love to see you review the 2016 Kia Optima SXL! I am still on the fence, and your reviews are really thorough.

Beautiful car. I’m getting this in all black real soon. Gonna tint windows as well.

Great review, young man!

Being able to drive both Camry and Accord, I am able to compare the two competing brands. There is not much of the difference between the two and it will just come down to your personal preference with exterior design, interior design, electronic features, and engine displacement. However, the big difference between them is the ride quality. I find the Camry has a very luxurious ride quality, which is soft and minimizes the bumps and imperfections on the road. While the Accord has the tires and probably the shock absorbers tuned for performance. So, it will transmit some of the bumpiness of the road but definitely has a sharper and more responsiveness when driving it. I love both cars but I find myself getting into the Camry more than the Accord when taking the family with me.

Every Redline review in a nutshell: "One touch controls for every window should be standard."

I saw the sport has paddles. Is it worth sacrificing all these upscale features for the paddles on the sport ? Sport doesn't have the lower screen which makes it look really outdated.. thoughts ?

I absolutely love Lane Watch. It can be kept on with the push of a button (as opposed to needing to activate the turn signal) and can make hurried expressway driving a breeze.

Looks like somebody's got a drone lol looks good

Great review, thank you very much!

I bought my first Honda Accord in 2012, and I love it. I will never own anything else again, unless it is a Honda!

I’m gonna get this car soon

Another great review! One thing though, the EX with cloth comes standard with android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Every house on that road is absolutely HUGE!!!

Bruh this looks like a fast car lowkey 😳

This car is very good value. Drives nice and feels great. The four cylinder engine feels a little under powered but still drives well.

I have the v6 touring coupe. Love it!

Great Video 👍I’m Recommending this to my grandmother lol

Anyone buying this car, I urge you to buy wheel locks. They're highly coveted by shitbag thieves!

I wish you could have compared this to the how the Acura TLX V6 drives a little more. Is the Acura quieter? Does it corner better? My mom is thinking about getting the TLX V6 SHAWD and I'm thinking she should take a look at the Accord.

Would you pick the v6 exl over the exl wth honda sensing and navigation??????????

Why do the gauges seem to rise and fall in a weird jerky motion? Anyone else notice that??

Great review. Thanks!

This might be my first used car I want to buy.

Such a BEAUTIFUL car!!! 😍

Sport mode on the v6 with pedal shifter, perfect car 👌🏻

what was the last model year honda sold a v6 accord? 2017. Nice

Nice review! Love this generation Accord, especially with that color and those rims! For me, I don't really care too much for the electronic parking brake system and would rather have the "old school" hand brake instead. 😅

If the rear deck rattles, get second skin or dynomat to reduce or remove rattle. Even putting towels under the deck lid make a difference. You can buy spongey or foam material and that will work as well

I really don’t understand the hate behind the lack of a volume knob on Hondas. When I drive my wife’s 2018 HRV, I 100% only use the volume button on the steering wheel which is so more convenient and faster than reaching over. I would still only use it even if it had a knob. I feel some car reviewers forget about the wheel controls. For us who are 30+ years old, we began driving cars that had zero wheel buttons. Rarely do I see a reviewer ACTUALLY talk about how the wheel buttons perform. Instead, they spend 3 seconds on it and move on. That said, I’m happy they added it to the newer models. However, I bet vast majority of the time, people are using the wheel controls.

Anybody know if the Honda spirior will be sold in Canada ?

Great video. Does this have the oil dilution problem?

If this was rear wheel drive, it would've been perfect. Reliable, smooth, not slow, stable, looks great, and reasonably priced.

Outstanding !!! I just need to decide the color Black or White

You sold me this car. Will be getting a used one soon.

Love this accord! Might consider to drive one cuz, it’s a V6!

Does this feel as fast as the new Maxima? I’m stuck between getting this Accord or the Maxima

Is it tru that u can get a base mustrang a runs for its money when doin 0-60?

Do all the Accord Touring models have the V6 engine? On Honda's website it says Honda Accord Touring CVT. Hope the CVT was not implanted into the touring!

In love with mine in white 😍

i bought a silver touring one back in march, and its awesome

Lol idk why you have a problem with the interior (infotainment system). First you said it looks dated & then you said it's not class-leading. This has one of the best looking infotainments in the segment. But I'm curious to see what the 2018 Accord will look like.

How does the 6AT behave? Do you guys experience with gear hunting, sluggish..?

I have been driving my new V6 Touring Accord for 2 months so far. Damn car is fun to drive. Great power and handling. I love the fact that I can zip around the freeway and not worry about someone trying to cut me off, cuz I leave them in my dust. It turns heads in my neighborhood. The only thing I don't like about it is the sounds system it came with. Really sucks, so I have to invest some money in to that. But overall I love my purchase.

Very nice car overall !

Spot on review!

Hands down this is the best year Honda Accord to me G....✌🏾😁🏁💯🏁

is it official that there will be a redesign 2018 accord