2023 Honda Accord | The Art of Normal Cars 

I do feel like the current Civic has taken over the role of the Accords of yore. Here's to hoping the future Civic Hybrid will hit similar efficiency numbers to this hybrid Accord.

"Mark, I've activated sport mode in our Honda Accord Sport Hybrid." Mark - "Why???" Mark's dry and real questioning was funny as hell.

My father has been an Accord addict for 30 years and he absolutely loves the regenerative paddles/fuel economy and the interior of this generation. 47mpg real world fuel economy over the first 5k miles, and it’s quiet and comfortable on 17” wheels on his 2023 EX-L. Plus, he has a lot of fun using the paddles on his mountain drives. Love you, Dad.❤

Tbh because it’s so simple it’ll probably age way better

I've learned to buy the car you'll love 95% of the time and to rent the car you need to fulfill the 5%.....very good review, objective and right on point.

As I've become older, I've come to appreciate more things (people, even places) that are self-aware. This car knows what it's purpose is, and is not trying to be anything else. It's the keystone light of the car world. Always smooth . Keith Stone approved.

Honda tends to alternate between aggressive and conservative designs with each generation on the Accord.

The deal breaker for me on these has always been how shockingly loud they are inside. The tire noise is absolutely exhausting and even comes through in this video.

I've owned various Honda and Acura sedans as my daily drivers for over 20 years now beginning when I turned 30; marking a willingness to except boring ol'e reliability over V8 6 speed bravado that always had a way of ending up on a flatbed. Yes, everything you said about Honda being very vanilla ,while being mechanically well executed, is what's defined the brand for a long time. If you want a less boring yet equally perfect (mechanically) car then buy an Acura - Honda's excitement brand. I work for a Japanese company and its amazing how different there business philosophy is compared to the typical stakeholder capitalism focus we see in the American auto industry. Honda's goals and vision are more focused on making the world a better place through automobiles, than maximizing shareholder value. The Accord as a platform has always been a highly reliable, high quality and conservatively styled platform for generations. Using the Ford Taurus as an example of how time after time the Big Three have taken a sedan that was a top seller and quickly identified area's that can be cheapened and then over a 5 year run maximize the profit per unit to the point that its soul is gone and consumers won't buy it because its garbage. I've owned fast cars, loud cars, expensive and cheap cars, but at the end of the day its Honda's commitment to good ole boring reliability that keeps me coming back every 10 years for another one.

I love how this car looks. I feel like it’s silly when regular commuter cars try to look overly sporty. It just looks classy to me. It’s a shame they dropped the 2.0t but for the majority of people buying these that doesn’t matter.

For those of you interested in fuel economy, allow me to share some real world numbers. In 3000 miles since new, our Touring model is at 46.2mpg. This is driving like a sane 64 year old in ECO mode with about a 50/50 mix of city/highway driving. In the last 2500 miles (excluding the early miles during a cold month of March and break-in), it has averaged 48mpg. I have taken several trips of over 100 miles, mostly highway speeds of 60-75 where it has gotten at or near 50mpg. I am sure the lower hybrid trims with smaller wheels and tires would get 3-4 mpg better.

These guys are just so sensible. I hope this channel just grows and grows Cheers!

Love your videos, as many others have said you guys are the best in the business. I religiously watch all the content that is released. Having owned this car but in the “High Bird,” Touring trim, I can honestly say I love the car. I have driven much faster cars, but they lack something, some “secret sauce” this car holds. Here you get in and don’t think about the craziness of life. You simply drive on to the next chapter of your life. All around great vehicle; having owned more than 5 Camry’s including a V6 Camry, this Accord is best! Appreciate all your hard work you and the team use for every video. Loyal follower since when you first started awkwardly back in the day! Coming from the canyon roads of California!

The previous generation accord was very striking, especially at night when all the lights are illuminated. This new gen looks like it was inspired by an Impala/Malibu front with a Volvo S90 butt.

I’ve seen a lot of these already so it’s good to see at least one sedan selling well still.

I’ve had my Touring since March and I love it. It really feels like an entry-level luxury car with great MPG and Honda reliability

I rented a 2019 Accord in Houston last week for a week, and put on 1500mi in a week. It was so refined, and convenient to use, I loved it. It had 192hp and I didn’t need anymore power to pass those crazy Texas drivers 😬. Honda and Acura was never on my list, but I’m going to check out the newer cars when it’s time to upgrade.

Also, I realize that I’d be one of the 5 people who would buy it…but I’d love a wagon version of this car.

Very happy with my 23 Touring. It's comfortable, feels near luxury, and gets approximately 48 mpg. The infotainment system is excellent, and the Bose audio sounds very good.

I liked the styling of the previous generation a lot better. The way the the Accord looks now... I don't think I could be convinced to buy one.

The styling is going to age well.

Saw one of these today. Wife said it looks ugly but the light bar across looked catchy. This car looks like the designers didn’t know when to stop when the car started to look like half an Acura half a Honda. I’m glad I still own my 2014 EXL V6 sedan with a VTEC engine paired with a Borla catback with less than 50k miles on it.

Nice review. I had the previous gen Accord 2.0T Sport 10-spd, it was a good car, some sportiness, great commuter car, roomy and everything worked well. I see this Accord as a well made commuter car but Honda traded the sportiness for more refinement. I think it would make a great car for someone who just puts a ton a miles on the car but also wants a good quality automobile. I like the no nonsense reviews, keep up the good work!

Last rental car I had was a brand new accord. It was fantastic. Easy driver and quiet. I went back to my Lexus IS F and immediately felt it’s age.

Ill say this again: Savage Geese does the best car reviews. The guys have an understanding of mechanics and engineering plus interesting test drives where they are not afraid of disagreeing.

I’ll never understand the lack of rear seat air vents on the lower trims especially when available on the top trim. Thanks for the great content.

I have a 2023 Accord Hybrid touring in black and I absolutely love this car. This new gen looks so much better than the last in my opinion. I prefer the "simpler look" rather than last gen had a lot of going on outside. I'm only going to the gas station once a month and this is the best daily dar. Great job Honda 👏🏻

Man, I really like the styling on this. It’s clean, classic, and quiet. Making me regret my Integra, since it took me about 6 months to get over the ‘fun to drive dynamics’ (admittedly not that amazingly fun, but it’s not bad). I kind of just want the quiet and smooth now for the 98% of the driving I do normally.

We leased a 23 sport hybrid a few months ago and I agree with basically all your points - it's a very smooth, efficient, practical car. It is not a fun car, and you can tell that's not what Honda was going for - but they definitely nailed what they WERE going for.

I have severe insomnia so I put on this review for this new gen Accord and fell asleep in the first 10 seconds. I slept like a baby. Now I also have the urge to pursue a CPA. Thank you guys so much!

'Almost sounds like V-Tec played through a Casio keyboard' One of the best lines I've ever heard in a car review.

Aesthetically speaking, I think the 2023 Honda Accord is going to age very well despite its current reception. Its styling may seem "meh" right now, but that's just because we've gotten used to everything on the market being so ridiculously overstyled. I don't need my normal economy car to have swoops, gills, ducts, and cuts along with fender flares and a spoiler and sawblade wheels. There's no arguing that's a cool look on certain cars, but it stops being exciting when you see it on literally everything. This car's styling is going to age well. It looks new while managing to look understated. It's a blanker canvas too for those who want to modify theirs. Remember, the Accord has never been a particularly controversial car. It has always toed the line somewhere between spectacular and boring. The Honda Accord has always looked just fine, and the 2023 Accord looks just fine as well. It's doing "the Accord thing" perfectly.

I like its simple, smooth, well integrated lines: more like an Audi than a Lexus. Accord is hard to beat as a daily beater.

I'm glad you stress one of the things Honda is doing really well know which is doing simple controls. So many companies have moved towards overly complex controls but Honda has centered user friendliness and it may not be glamorous but it works so well which really is what you want.

FINALLY a real assessment of the Accord. Always been a good car, but since the 1980s Car and Driver has always acted like it was God's gift to sports sedans at any price. As you guys said, it's a great car for its intended audience, but it's not some backroads barnstorming that is a cut-rate BMW. And, as usual, I still look at the Accord (and other sedans) and simply do not see how an SUV offers any more advantages given how people REALLY use their vehicles. Sedans are cheaper, more fuel efficient, lighter, better handling, and easier to maintain.

This is easily the best review of this car that I have seen. The perfect blend of objectivity and subjectivity, and it definitely allowed me to see the appeal of this car, despite my initial reservations. Every car I’ve owned has been an Accord (‘98 V6, ‘04 4-Cyl, and currently a ‘14 V6). I will say that the loss of the sporty appeal will most likely keep me from considering this generation.

My last car was a Pontiac G8 GT. I'm now driving the Accord EX-L hybrid. Nope, it's not as fast as the G8 but it's no slouch. Even the non-sport hybrid has a surprisingly quick low speed launch. Handling is excellent for daily driving. Absolute joy to drive, and I'm *averaging* 49.6 mpg in very mixed driving over the past 3 months. Curious to see what impact freezing temps have on it, as I'm sure it'll drop.

I hated the stapler tail lights of the 10th generation, but I can’t believe how well it has aged. Some of the aftermarket tail lights for the 10th gen are insane. The interior of the 10th gen is really good and the side sculpting is bold. It’s unreal how Honda keeps pumping out cars that people rip apart on styling when they release, then 5 years later it’s the greatest thing on wheels. I hate the 11th gen styling even more than I hated the 10th gen when that came out. Now that there is no 2.0T option and no manual transmission, the 10th gen sounds like the one to get if you have any shred of enthusiast spirit in you.

I've traded in my 2019 BMW 540 for an EX-L Accord after watching this video and to be honest there is not much to complain about.

I bought a 2020 Accord Sport 2.0T With 41k miles on the clock 3 weeks ago and I love the crap out of it. Super quick , the stock wheels are amazing and it just looks like a sporty car. Paid a premium for it as used 2.0's with one owner , low mileage , and no accidents are very hard to find. This coming from a die-hard Toyota guy.

Honestly, seeing them in person, it is a very sharp looking car. It has an understated, yet perceptible, presence. The style will also age extremely well.

I owned a 2001 Accord. I never thought of it as a sporty car, even though it had a 200hp V6. It was a great car. It was very reliable and got me where I wanted to go in comfort. The understated styling and comfort of this new Accord fit that goal. I would have kept my 2001 Accord for longer except that some lunatic driver in Texas ran me off the road into a median at 65mph on the freeway. My Accord got mangled and was almost unrecognizable. I walked away with a couple of small burns on my wrists from the airbag and a stiff neck. My Accord saved my life.

I rented one of these via Turo last month and kinda fell in love. It's not fast, but it's fast enough. It's not sporty, but it's sporty enough. It's not sexy, but...okay it's not sexy at all, but it was so enjoyable to drive. Oh, and I put near 200 miles on it driving all around Orlando, and when I filled it up before returning it, I only had to put in four gallons.

A lot of people hate on this car for the aesthetics and I get it considering the last generation was one of the better looking accords. That being said the accord is probably one of the best sedans over time, I've owned a 2004 and a 2012 and had no issues with either. If I were going to buy a new sedan it would be hard to talk me out of an accord.

This whole new generation Honda lineup is just meant to make the hybrid options look the most appealing, and it is working well for them. Especially with no high power option available currently.

Been an Accord guy since the 80’s. This model pushed me to investigate others. I am now an Acura guy, specifically the TLX. The slightly higher $ is a far better value prop.

I hated this car until i went to the dealership to repair my 2014 accord and saw it in person ..now im in love ..it drives like heaven😊

I daily the previous generation, but this new 11th gen is an even more refined Accord for modern daily driving. I really like the handful I've seen on the road so far. A lot of people gripe about losing the 2.0t and the styling being bland, but it still has presence on the road. I think Honda is going in the proper direction with the Accord.

Attractive car. Gives you room. Plus will ride better than an SUV. Will handle better than an SUV. Brake better thank an SUV. Weigh less and get better economy. Don't really get why people have moved away from sedans. This car pretty much does everything perfect and looks good doing it. Easily take this over an CRV.

I previously had a 10th gen accord with the 2.0T/10 AT. Jack and Mark summed it up perfectly with that gen. It gave me 80% of what a G series 330i gave, but at a much more reasonable price. It felt solid and Germanic in its driving characteristics. I was pretty down on this 11th gen when it came out, but the fact is I’d guess 95% of accord buyers even knew or cared what a 3 series drove like. The newer, generic styling has grown on me and Honda makes a great hybrid system. Despite the loss of the “enthusiast” ideology behind the accord, I knew from the reveal of this that it’d be the best driving midsize in the segment for all the reasons they’ve mentioned. I now have a new civic hatch with a 6mt and it kinda picks up where the 10th gen accord left off for “enthusiasts” choice.

This is one of THE best reviews I've seen so far! You see tons of reviewers on YT who talks hrs on styling, mileage and so on. But VERY few talks about mechanical simplicity, everyday maintenance, reliability. Kudos to you guys to present this in a format that's super helpful to someone who is actually to buy!

The v6 was an absolute blast. So much fun. Power all day.

I don't see as many on the road as I would expect for an Accord. I have to believe people are turned off by the old and plain styling design.

I wasn’t really into it’s design when seeing it online but after seeing them in person, they actually look alright.

My cousin just got this exact car, color and all. It's superb for someone looking for exactly what it has to offer. I will miss the sportier Accord's. But at least Honda is still giving us a Honda product. Just like you said.

i recently moved to San Francisco for college and on my way (and in the city) here, i've already seen countless new Accords/CRVs-- even Pilots-- drive past. whatever honda's doing recently, it's working WELL

The Toyota Camry TRD is the obvious choice in this segment for the performance oriented. It looks great plus you have the option of that sweet 300hp V6 which leaves both the Honda Accord and Nissan Altima in the dust. It's a shame that both Honda and Nissan gave up on performance. Who remembers the Altima SE-R? Ahh... Those were the days.

had my Hybrid Sport for the last three months and love it! Design is something to get used to but it looks SO MUCH BETTER at night with the lights and design

Not sure why all the hate?! The simple less sporty styling is why I'm finally convinced in buying an Accord

Long time channel supporter, this is by far the best HDR picture quality car channel, so good that I now watch your videos on my tvs instead of tiny iphone screens. Appreciate all your works and details on the chassis.

For this 2017 Accord Touring (last of V6's) owner, this latest version provides little incentive to do an update. - Front end style is a big snooze - Underpowered + Like the interior + Like read-end styling

Will take a sedan over a CUV any day. The new Accord maybe a little too long, but it's a great car.

Great video and review! After owning my beloved BMW 328xi for almost 13 years, I went back to Honda and love my ‘23 Accord Touring Hybrid (owned an Acura, 2 Accords and an Odyssey in the past). I don’t think the design is generic or boring and I’d rather have simple but luxurious than stylish but basic. Looking forward to your next video, thanks!

Honest review. Why the hate from some commentors for this car? Exterior styling? Looks classy to me. It certainly beats the Refrigerators On Wheels SUVs that most people buy. I test drove an LX and it had good power, good handling and a nice ride. The vinyl steering wheel is my only gripe in the LX/EX.

The perfect car for people that don't care about cars.

I really like the new looks actually. Especially in the offered blue color it looks great.

I'm glad you guys revisited this car. It's nice to see a second opinion after some time

My neighbor got one of these recently, when I saw it I was shocked that the badge got smaller for once!

I had the opportunity to ride in one of these recently. I was pleasantly surprised at the comfort and “natural” feeling of the interior.

I was waiting for this review! I still have the 2015 Civic but planning to upgrade to an Accord or Honda/Acura SUV if I stick with the Hondas. The styling is not bad, the safety scores on IIHS are really good, might have great resale value, and, has good tech inside. Even though it has a CVT, I still would consider it on my list. I bought the 2015 Civic as my first car so it was my first CVT, I do transmission fluid changes every 30k miles and it still runs good at 110k miles!!

I’d rather drive this generation of Honda Accord than literally ANY crossover or SUV

I've only owned Hondas. 99 civic si new "stolen"😢, 01 accord,06 accord 12 yrs 170k ,18 accord 4.5 yrs 120k, now a 23 still night pearl sport l. It's a big leap from the 10th gen. Mark is spot on on how good the new one is.

I must be crazy cause i love Hondas current design. I dont want crazy looks. The accord looks so good. Simple sharp lines. Like an efficient spaceship. Same with the new civic.

Used to be a solid sedan but now it uses CVT transmissions, which is a deal breaker for many buyers.

Why I like this channel. Both give honest opinions, but then jump into who these cars are intended for and would it be good for that group. Some reviewers just seem so bored if they are not in some sort of performance car. That said, this car does look like what you would fined if you looked up “car” in a dictionary.

I owned a 2016 Honda Accord Sport. White with charcoal leather seats. The styling and handling. Was one of the best cars I ever owned. The new one looks like a shoebox.

It looks great in person. Wish it was a liftback. The interior is a master class on how an interior should work. You’re right about the perfect blend of physical controls and touchscreen interaction. It’s a comfortable ride with adequate power. When Honda gets a handle on the tire/road noise (which is noticeable and annoying), they will be unstoppable. Entry level “luxury” vehicles will not be safe. I’m nitpicking. I love that Honda is executing on a great gameplan: deliver high quality, high value vehicles.

great video. absolutely love my Accord EX-L. the fact that the EX-L is the only trim with 17'' tires is wired to me though but I went with it since it lined up with all my priorities including maximum fuel economy.

Watching this review, I'm reminded of the Accord 6spd review you did during the 10th gen, and you called it the right car at the wrong time. Accords were never serious sports cars to be with. Even at their heyday, they were cars directed to the average person to have some fun with. Now, the average person doesn't care about fun. And I think the Accord is just moving with its audience. It's now trying to still be a good car, but at the right time for the right people. I hope Honda sells lots of these because if the Accord dies the sedan is dying with it.

It's noteworthy how much fun my 2012 TSX Wagon (Euro Accord) is to drive and live with. Pretty refined and solid and no driver nannies to distract from the driving experience. Accords have been iconic for decades of course.

Isn't it kind of redundant to have both the Civic and the Accord in the lineup when the Civic has bloated out to Accord size? I really wish they'd bring back something smaller for those who don't need a giant sedan, and also make a version of it that isn't horribly slow this time.

Yeah no thanks. Ill take my '19 accord sport 2.0 over this.

In Jeremy's words on the scorpio estate that James brought up in the Africa special, That is gopping.

Still wish they offered an accord wagon in the US. This would be perfect.

I'd rather not have a digital dash and touchscreens at all but overall this is a sick car, I'd take it over ANY crossover/SUV, we need to reinforce thay normal cars are cool and big fat heavy lumps are not

I have the earlier model with a 2.0T Touring. The fuel economy is not great, but the power is pretty good. It’s comfortable, quiet, and can go when I need it to. The new one is softer in many ways. Softer lines, softer power….meh. I’ll keep the 2.0.

The new generation of Hondas look much better than the last one. Styling is way more conservative than say Hyundai but they keep the no BS interior layout. Sure it would be nice to drive something "exciting" but most of us live in the real world with real commutes and real errands. I love my Fit but I've been strongly considering replacing it with one of the new Hondas.

Over 500 comments in 3 hours. Shows that there is still a lot of love for this iconic brand. My 2018 Accord Sport was the best car I ever owned and I almost cried when I turned it in at the dealership (we had an excess number of vehicles and my elderly parents couldn't get in and out of that car very well). As for the sedan market drying up, this is misleading. There is strong demand for the limited number of Accords, Camrys, K5s, Sonatas, etc. that are being built. Don't sit on your purchase decision too long if there is a car that you are interested in or it will be gone. This spring, my small town dealer in Northern Michigan had 6 Accords including a Sport in Still Night Pearl in their inventory. While I contemplated whether I wanted to wait for some new SUV models to arrive, the Accords were all snatched up in short order and they still haven't replenished their stock.

I think it's a shame Honda could not sell Accords and felt they had to kill the fun.

SG - "Great new seats!" Also SG -

Second time that I've watched this video which by the way is very informative. I to initially thought the looks were bland until I saw one in a hotel parking lot in Dandridge Tennessee. I have a a 2021 Accord Hybrid and there is not a time where I don't enjoy driving it. However, after driving the 2023 I like the additional power however slight it is. Looking to get a new car soon and I think that I'll stay with the Accord not being an SUV fan.

I love my ‘23 accord touring. Drives smooth, the sound deadening is amazing, feel like I’m in a much more expensive German car. So quite. I have a Dragy and I consistently get 6.6 seconds to 60. Plenty fast for what it is and for what I need for a daily. If I want something fun to drive and quick I have a modded 1st gen Miata making nearly 300 horsepower to the wheels. That’s my baby.

Was deciding between the 23’ accord hybrid sport and a 24’ crv hybrid sport awd; the accord definitely wins on infotainment and digital display. I think the CrV is a better looking vehicle, and found the seat cushions are a little deeper if you’re looking for thigh support. CrV practicality and awd (if you need it) is also a huge benefit that makes up for the 3-5 mpg loss in efficiency compared to the accord. 39.5 mpg over my first 2,000 miles in the CrV.

The design is not going to be boring 2 years from now. They are ahead of the game.

I loved your shoutout to the Accord V6 manual coupe. She was fast, and we miss her.

wonder if honday will go into the PHEV route. this is a beautiful piece of machinery. Honda is doing it right all around.

the seat is already coming apart you can see it at 2:16...

The issue is going to be the price. The base model is $30,000 and goes all the way up to over $40,000

For those people who think this car looks “boring”, consider the BMW 3/5 series, the Audi A4/6/8, and the Mercedes C/E Class. All of those highly desirable cars are also “boring”. But to me, none of the above are boring. They’re elegant, classy, and attractive. Contrast that to many of the current Japanese vehicles (and some Korean vehicles, too) with grilles that look like nuclear-irradiated catfish mouths, plus incongruent creases and slashes on their sides. I prefer clean, sleek, and classy. Granted, the new Accord is a tad plain, but I think its looks will wear well. My opinion only. Your mileage may vary.

Was 90% decided on this, but I just can't force myself to like the exterior. The prior generation looks so much better, but I do love the hybrid drivetrain. Waiting on the Civic hybrid at this point because Toyota dealerships are hellbent on gouging for a Prius, to the point where I'm literally anti-Toyota at this point. Side note, it's also kinda ridiculous uptrim models of this still don't have blind spot monitoring as standard.