2018 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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Redesigned 2018 Honda Accord brings upscale styling, a fun-to-drive feel, and plentiful standard features to feel a cut above its competitors
Honda’s Accord was fully redesigned for the 2018 model year, ushering in an exterior design that’s significantly more upscale, an interior that backs up the exterior’s first impression, and a driving experience that is second to none in its class. The Accord is also lavishly equipped, with every trim coming standard with advanced driver assist systems such as automatic emergency braking. All but the lowest-end Accord LX come with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone integration.
But it's the driving experience that really sets the Accord apart from its peers. Not only does it look like an upscale European sedan, it drives like one, with sharp steering and sporty handling that still manages a comfortable ride around town. About the only downsides are an interior that’s a bit noisier than its competitors, and our Edmunds partners found that the real-world fuel economy doesn’t quite match its EPA estimates.
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What is new for the 2018 Honda Accord?
- The LX-S and Sport SE trims have been discontinued for 2018.
- Accord trims have been upgraded with Blind Spot Monitor, Head Up Display, A/C Seat(s), and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment this year.
- Heated Steering Wheel features are now available as options on select trims.
- The EX trim now comes with Remote Start, Front Seat Heaters, Automated Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment.
- The LX trim now comes with Smart Key and Automated Cruise Control as standard equipment.
- The Sport trim now comes with Automated Cruise Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Smart Key, Sunroof(s), Front Seat Heaters, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The EX-L trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning, Automated Cruise Control, and Navigation System as standard equipment.
2018 Honda Accord trims
LX:
- 192-hp, 192-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
- Smart Key
- Automated Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
Sport:
- Includes all features available on the LX
- 252-hp, 273-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Power Seats
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Rear Spoiler
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Manual Transmission
- Sunroofs
- Front Seat Heaters
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EX:
- Includes all features available on the Sport
- Remote Start
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EX-L:
- Includes all features available on the EX
- Memory Seats
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
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Touring:
- Includes all features available on the EX-L
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- A/C Seats
- Parking Sensors
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5 reasons to buy the 2018 Honda Accord
What We Like
Upscale Feel: Honda raised the bar on the whole mainstream midsize sedan segment by ensuring the 2018 Accord won’t make you feel like you compromised by avoiding a luxury brand. Instead, the Accord creates a feeling of driving a more expensive car thanks to how it is styled, packaged, and driven.
Performance: Honda’s Accord is proof that performance is about more than numbers. By the stopwatch, the Accord is average, but the way the Accord responds to the driver puts it over the top. While the engines and transmissions work to improve fuel economy most of the time, there’s always plenty of power readily at hand when you need it. The Accord also sticks to the road without drama in corners, and the brakes are easy to control for smooth stops. We wish the accurate and easy steering had more road feel though.
Storage: The Accord’s plentiful storage makes it a packrat’s paradise. The roomy trunk has a wide opening, and offers the same volume whether you’re choosing a standard Accord or the Hybrid. Inside are plenty of storage spaces, including a huge center console bin, and a cubby in the dash that easily accommodates a smartphone. Families will appreciate the easy access car seat anchors in the rear.
What Needs Improvement
Fuel Economy: The Accord boasts good fuel economy estimates from the EPA, but testing by our partners at Edmunds show that it comes up short in the real world. While other cars tested by Edmunds can meet their EPA estimates, the Accord couldn’t quite reach that bar.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.3 out of 5
62 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 39 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 14 |
| 3 Stars | 4 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 5 |
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
EX-L 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
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 37.5"/R 37.2"
Front tires
P225/50VR17
Rear tires
P225/50VR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2018 Honda Accord FAQ
The 2018 Honda Accord is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- EX-L: 30 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- LX: 30 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- Sport: 29 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- Touring: 29 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- EX: 30 MPG City and 38 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 2018 Honda Accord has received an average 4.3 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2018 Honda Accord, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2018 Honda Accord Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2018 Honda Accord:
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Head Up Display
- A/C Seat(s)
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Heated Steering Wheel
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