2020 Honda Accord review
Honda Accord highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Engines are both powerful and fuel-efficient
- Interior is cavernous and uses upscale materials
- Sporty handling makes it fun to drive
- Many advanced driver assist aids come standard on most trims
Cons
- Not as quiet as some rival sedans
- Low seating position slightly hampers entry and exit
Mileage (EPA estimate)
22 city, 32 highway, 26 combined
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The 2020 Honda Accord feels a cut above its competitors in looks, features, and the driving experience
The 2020 Honda Accord is easily one of the best cars in its class of mainstream, midsize sedans. The Accord comes very well equipped with even base models featuring standard advanced driver assist systems such as automatic emergency braking. Additionally, all but the lowest-end LX come equipped with a touchscreen audio system with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone integration.
The key to Accord’s segment-leading character is not features, but how it feels, looks, and drives. The styling is reminiscent of more expensive luxury sedans, and the interior backs that up with upscale touches like open-pore look wood trim. Drivers will find the Accord rewarding to drive, with quick steering, sporty handling and strong brakes, all while maintaining a comfortable ride around town. The Accord is a little louder inside than its competition, and testing by our partners at Edmunds shows the Accord’s real-world fuel economy falls short of EPA estimates, but those are minor nitpicks against an otherwise very satisfying sedan.
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What is new for the 2020 Honda Accord?
- Accord trims have been upgraded with Leatherette & Cloth as standard equipment this year.
2020 Honda Accord trims
LX:
Includes lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, a seven-inch touchscreen, dual-zone automatic climate control, and more.
Sport:
Includes an eight-speaker sound system, eight-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and a power-adjustable driver seat.
EX:
Includes heated front seats, blind-spot monitoring, keyless entry and start, a sunroof, and more.
EX-L:
Includes a 10-speaker sound system, leather seats, a power-adjustable passenger seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and more.
Touring:
Includes a wireless phone charger and available Wi-Fi hotspot, heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, a navigation system, parking sensors, and more.
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What We Like
Upscale Feel: Honda’s Accord is one of those cars that never makes you feel like you missed out by avoiding a luxury brand. Instead, the styling, interior trim and materials, and the overall driving experience imparts the feeling of a more expensive car, and it’s one of the best things about the Accord.
Performance: On paper, the Accord’s performance is average for the class in terms of acceleration and other metrics. But how the Accord goes about its business elevates it. The engine responds quickly and smoothly to provide more power when you need it, in corners the Accord sticks to the road with no drama, and the brakes are easy to control for smooth stops. The steering, though accurate and easy, doesn't give you much feel for the road.
Storage: Honda’s reputation for efficient space management is on display in the Accord, starting with excellent trunk volume that’s the same regardless of whether you choose a standard Accord or the Hybrid. Inside, the huge center console bin and cubby in the dash are just the start of the plentiful areas to stash small items. Families will appreciate the easy access car seat anchors in the rear.
What Needs Improvement
Fuel Economy: While the Accord tries mightily to keep engine revs low to save on fuel, real-world testing by our partners at Edmunds shows that Accord models don’t quite match their EPA fuel economy estimates, including the Hybrid. Other cars in its class generally come much closer.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Honda Accord an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Honda Accord 5th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Honda AccordHonda Accord features and specs
LX 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Rear Spoiler
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.5L
Horsepower
192
Torque (ft-lbs)
192
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
14.8
Wheelbase
111.4"
Overall length
192.2"
Width
73.3"
Height
57.1"
Leg room
F 42.3"/R 40.4"
Head room
F 39.5"/R 37.3"
Front tires
P225/50VR17
Rear tires
P225/50VR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Honda Accord FAQ
The 2020 Honda Accord is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 30 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- 29 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- 30 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- 30 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- 22 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
The Honda Accord received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Honda Accord as 4 out of 28 among Midsize Car
The 2020 Honda Accord has received an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2020 Honda Accord, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2020 Honda Accord Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2020 Honda Accord:
- Leatherette & Cloth
More about the 2020 Honda Accord
Color options
Exterior colors
Champagne Frost Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Platinum White Pearl
Radiant Red Metallic
San Marino Red
Still Night Pearl
Interior details
Five seats, four doors
106 cubic feet of passenger volume
17 cubic feet of luggage volume
Seven-inch touchscreen and four-speaker sound system as standard
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