2018 Honda Accord 2.0T Touring Review
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- čas přidán 13. 08. 2018
- Now that we've looked at the Mazda6 and the new Camry, it's time to point the camera at the 2018 Honda Accord with the new 2-liter turbo motor and advanced safety tech.
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A car that loaded is damn well a “luxury” car, no matter the brand.
Facts
Exactly lol stop letting manufacturers like BMW and the like be the line of what is luxury and isnt
Here I am 2 years later about to pick one up pre-owned for $24,000.
I just paid 31 for a 19
Each time I see a Honda Accord passing by I always ask myself that I want to get one in either red or black. I am in love with their wheels and the style also
Honda really impressed me this Gen. Our accord 2.0t sport is incredible. I didnt know the touring was so well equipped
I’ve had this car for almost a year now (same trim) and I still enjoy the little things you pointed out. It’s very dynamic and an overall fun car to drive.
Do you still have the same ? How's holding up ? Thank you.
I bought my '20 Accord Touring 2.0T almost a year and a half ago and I could not be more pleased! This car is awesome and so much fun to drive. The engine is potent and pulls hard. The ride is great. The handling is superb. I am smitten! Drove nothing but V6 Honda/Acura products since 2002 and was very skeptical about going back to a 4 cylinder but all of my concerns have been erased. I love my Accord Touring and would highly recommend it to anyone considering it.
Damn son, yield to traffic coming from the left in a roundabout.
Lol i noticed that. Camera shutoff before impact it would seem Lol
The kind of driver I watch out for all the time. The ones too busy playing with techie toys to follow basic safety practices.
Anyone who gets that excited about climate controls changing color should just sit quietly and wait for the short bus to pick him up.
Yield! Lol 😂 I noticed this on the road signs in the states when I visited. Cross roads are so confusing compared to roundabouts in the uk 🇬🇧
@@OnlineHousehusband roundabouts are getting more popular here in the US but it will take time.
I’m confused as to why so many of you are here to bash the Accord. If you don’t like it, why are you watching the video? All reviews on the Accord have been positive because this is the best Accord Honda has built.
Right!!
Its 2018 North American Car Of The Year!! that says it all.
I own this car and love it. I’ve owned a Mercedes and Accura in the past but this is my favorite. No high maintenance costs like the Mercedes.
I'm definitely looking at getting the Touring 2.0 hopefully before the end of the year.. just can't wait
@@nevessl998 ...... every new car is the car of the year. If you haven't notices
Man this is probably one of the best car reviews I have seen lately. Great job.
I cant wait until 15 years later when i can afford this!! 😍😍😍
None of these turbos will be running in 15 years. They all will be at your local recycling center
@@hybridlancer2004 MY DREEEEAAAAMS! 😭
@@hybridlancer2004 LOLOLOLOLOLOL
@@hybridlancer2004 You're right...I really would like to see the durability of these new vehicles with the turbo
Kyle Hunt At least the 10 speed will hold up better then the CVT
I have a 2020 accord sport 2.0 and it's the best car I've ever owned bye far. So much fun to drive and really attractive.
this is an excellent review.. the host is really clear in taking us through all the specs ... great job
After owning my Accord 2L Touring for a year now I can pretty much agree with the review. Cons: transmission shifts too much from the start ,it's inconvenient not to be able to open the back doors hands free, must either open the front doors with touch or use the remote and the ride IS a bit noisy. Only 3 cons is pretty good. The safety features as well as the occasional hands free driving are great. Safety has already saved me from a couple of potential bad incidents, and, on long drives, I"ve gone as much as 5-6 miles without any personal control of the vehicle and it's worked great. Heads up display is a big plus. My last 5 vehicles were Lexus ES which I was getting tired of so I tried the Accord. No, it's not a Lexus but I've been very happy with the Accord as a change of pace.
Thanks so much for your opinion. I am trying to decide between a 2017 Lexus RX350 or this..and because active safety features are so important to me due to reckless drivers all around me..I think this vehicle is right for me. I just hope it has a soft enough ride as the roads in my area are terrible and I have a bad back. I heard the seats are very soft and cushioned so that should help my back too.
You are one of the best car reviewers out there! You cover so much, easy to understand and succinctly. Appreciate that!
Big Gravy Doug demerro is better
Alex on Autos is way better when it comes to cars review on CZcams in my opinion. Go watch few of his video and see for yourself. Thanks
I just got a Accord Sport 2.0T (10 speed) and I think it is really a great car!
I test drove one. Awesome.
Wish I knew how reliable they are... But Honda advisor said it's too new 🙈
Fun to see you driving local roads! Nice review. I am pulling back from luxury vehicles and I'm glad to see Honda is doing so well, especially when Nissan has fallen so far.
This is coming from a VERY happy 2018 2.0t ex-l owner. This car is absolutely hands down amazing. The speed is incredible and I easily chose it over an eco boost mustang premium and Camry xse. Interior and exterior are fantastic. The front grill does look a little chinsy but only in certain lights. The old accord is conservative and boring af. I am SO glad they did something bold and remade a very old conservative car into a sporty fun luxurious master piece. In the city on the highway doesn’t matter hit the sport button and let the 10 speed auto do the rest.IT EVEN HAS MORE TECH THAN AN AUDI A4 AND IS FASTER. people will always be resistant to change at first but once they wake up and realize accord has to be rebranded to compete with what the Korean carmakers are doing these days they will see it for the master piece that it is!! Love this car !!!
I bought one. Traded an A6 t. Love this car. Light, fast, fun.
Doug DeMuro you have a competition. Love the way you tell the story. Great job
A lot of features were added which makes the long journey becomes more comfortable. Honda technologies would never be disappointing.
2018 2.0L Touring. I am loving this car more every day. Great ride. Great and many tech features. No regrets. Definitely recommend buying this car if you like casual or sport driving.
thanks for sharing.
Ditto love my 2019 Honda Accord 2.0t, and so do all the automotive journalist.
This car is so quick off the line. Honda has outdone itself with the 10 speed transmission.
I love my Honda Accord 2.0T !
The best deal by far !
Just need Hondata to get ahead of BMW or Audi 2.0T now.
Jeff Smith Actually if you only wanted FWD a 2018 Regal Sportback 2.0T is as low as $22-24K, or close to $28K with torque vectoring AWD.
@Ricky Holmes lmao!
Ricky Holmes , Lighten-up dood! My grandma drives a Buick! And Granny knows her vehicular shit!
The presenter is very well equipped with knowledge and preparation
For all the people saying it looks like shit and can’t even compared to a bmw are just pissed cause they can’t afford the bmw nor the Honda.
Or they are living paycheck to paycheck because they bought a BMW they can't afford trying to impress people who couldn't care less.
@@lpac8272 ....lol more than likely! I know a few of those here in Miami
This is damn nice. I drove a fully loaded 2.0t Touring like the one in the video. The car pulls hard. Fantastic car way better than the previous Accord.
Do you Recommend it and is it Reliable??
@@JulioCNY It wasn't my personal car, but I personally loved it for what it was on the initial test drive, you can prob do a Google search to see what the reliability is.
@@JulioCNY my assumption is that the previous model before these are more reliable, because v6 traditional automatic and port injected. The new one in my opinion is nicer, but reliability is so sketchy since it's a turbo car with direct injection, which is a known source of carbon build up 🙈
@@MsDejavue oh wow🙈 that's no bueno. But thanks for the info and details about it. I guess the older model is much better and last longer than the new ones of 2018 and 2021 Honda Accord. I guess a 2016 Honda Accord and older model like a 2012 Honda Accord is much more better and a little more better in Reliability and a good looking car, especially with the V6 Engine and also will last longer than the new models.
@@JulioCNY I test drive both of them already. I prefer the 2.0 because it feels way faster then the v6 is350, Camry v6 xse, and even the v6 Accord touring. But overall you'll sacrifice longetivity over performance. And I also like the way the new Accord looks lol. I'm broken, because I'm not going to buy a 2.0t for just the performance and look 😭 I got to think about longetivity too.
Thank you for sharing the Honda Accord 2.0T 2018 i love it. Honda here i come.
Thanks so much for the details that you gave. I was thinking to buy Camry but after this video it looks like both financially and with its features it is more reasonable to buy Honda Accord. Really thanks so much. 🙏
Dude this car smokes that V6. I have one, sport 2019 2.0, and done it before. Many times
My car is a v6 flex fuel when I put flex fuel e85 it gives me 380hp
@@itz.ant07 what car is that
Test drive both the 2016 touring v6 and the 2018 sport 2.0t.... my final thoughts... the v6 is going to be more reliable and it drives smoother, but the 2.0t felt faster then any v6 I've driven. Sigh* wish I knew how reliable the 2.0 is. Honda advisor said that it's too new to tell 🤦
@@MsDejavue it’s a Honda all u need to know that’s all u need to know, should have went with the 2.0
@@Trd67 then you'll know that turbo cars and gdi engine aren't the most reputable engines and that's exactly what Honda are now.
As a driver of the last series accord gen in the UK, we desperately need this over here.
im so exited im getting one next week
It's really beautiful to watch this. Wish I can get this now
review 1 month ago? 2018 is almost done. is there any new features compared 2018 accord earlier releases?
Nice, informative & vibrant video presentation.
My brother has a 2.0 sport definitely a sleeper love driving that thing its very quick
Great vid as usual thank u!!!!! Do u know if there is any way I can deseable the GARMIN voice ? It drives me crazy, I tried but I don’t know how to do it.
“Looks so good you might confuse it for a BMW or Audi.” Within the first 30 seconds I was already not taking this guy seriously 😂
I just purchased this vehicle, and I love it 😍 the performance, the luxury, the way this car handles the road, along with all of the intricacies included makes Honda a fierce force to be reckoned with!!❤️
know how i know this is a great car? just look at all the haters that flock to every 2018 accord video
No shit eh Lol!... I drove a brand new 2 liter turbo and I freaking loved it absolutely beautiful car the only thing I found was there was a little too much road noise but it still had good road feel. Amazing to drive though for the dollar and shifted beautifully
@DC Williams The Camry is the ugliest vehicle on the Planet... Straight out of Jurassic Park
Dead giveaway
@DC Williams I test drove both vehicles, and even though the Camry is faster on paper, it's transmission is sluggish and overall, boring as fuck to drive imo. The only redeeming quality of that vehicle is that it sounds real nice when you floor it.
I miss the V6 Accord. I have a 2013 V6, EX-L and the thing has 163,000 miles and still quick as ever.
these things look good, even better in person! blue with black rims looks very expensive
Who need Audi n BMW over prices car, this accord has everything n reliable I'll take one
justgoonline - luc amen!
It slow as shit
@@ShortFunnyTales those numbers dont mean shit in real world driving
@@shabanajannik2600 u pick a Ferrari n go 4 F1 track daily.
@@shabanajannik2600 What kind of real world driving do you face? Shit needs to be interstellar apparently to suffice your special needs.
great review, thanks+++ really like the Accord.
I test drove it. It's luxurious. Excellent car
I want it!😁😂
Fantastic simply fantastic review which precisely done a comparison as well 👍👍
Honda accord ,I love the antique just from my childhood at the age of just ten back to the year 1990
@10:00
"0 MPH to 60 MPH test"
-- Traction Control should have been turned off (it is on by default).
-- The camera should have been on the road for that acceleration test -- not on your face.
@10:44
"All Sport mode really does is it re-maps the throttle and also tightens up those adaptive shocks."
Sport mode holds lower gears longer, to make the throttle more responsive.
Sport mode increases the turbo boost, for better acceleration.
"It doesn't give you more horsepower."
That is true, but needs clarification.
Sport mode allows the car to use 100% of its power (without getting into aftermarket HonData modifications). It allows the car to use 100% of the power that the car comes with from the factory.
The other modes reduce performance, in favor of better fuel economy (and softer ride).
So although Sport mode does not give you more power (than what the car comes with), it does give you more power than the other two modes, because the other two mode reduce power (both via turbo boost and transmission shift points).
If you drive the car in either Econ or the default mode for a while, and then shift to Sport mode, you will feel the car wake up.
Perhaps more noticeable is if you drive in Sport mode for a while, and then switch to one of the other modes, you will feel the car ease up.
"...not much of a difference between Econ and Sport, in terms of 0 MPH to 60 MPH times"
Sport mode holds lower gears longer, and increases the turbo boost.
@12:35
"This one has Lane Detection"
It works only when driving between 45 MPH and 90 MPH.
It will make only minor adjustments. If you start to cross the line on a turn, you are going to cross the line. The Lane Detection system will not make more than minor adjustments.
Note mentioned in this review is that those 19" wheels, with their low profile tires (meaning less sidewall), in combination with the way Honda tuned the suspension, results in a sedan that really grips the road during hard turns. Those tires will stay planted much better than most people think, and will hold sharp turns at speeds most people would never try. It is not like a mid-engine Corvette. But it is very, very good (but do not drive like a nut -- even a million dollar Ferrari will lose control if pushed too hard).
Lastly, the brakes are very, very good.
They are silky smooth, and slow the car down with ease. They will probably save many people from accidents, when they had to stop short.
The Accord (Sport and Touring) is a great car. It is a blast to drive, and it is comfortable. The stereo, however, is so-so.
The other Accord styles are probably also very good. I have not driven them. For performance, the 19" wheels (available only on the Sport and Touring) is a must.
Cheers!
How come this Honda Accord comes with the button shifters but when looking at other 2018 Honda Accord Tourings they come with the regular shifters?
Ummm , when you dump down to the Sport 2.0t you DO get a sunroof, rear vents, partial leather seats and heated seats
excellant video .... very comprehensive ... one detail I am curious about is the noise level @ highway speeds / interstate speeds ??? as a potential buyer I would appreciate your feedback on this aspect... thank you
you can easily adjust the sensitivity of the sensors if they are going off a lot in traffic
When you have a honda accord 2003 3.0L V6, this car is like a dream.
I have the 2003 Accord with the 3.5 V6. Runs so smooth still....185k miles
Is it the same kind of leather from the older models?
Great review; I think you covered all the bases. This might be the car to get :)
I love my Accord 2.0T Touring. I timed my car’s 0-60 at 5.51 seconds (foot to floor), not with rollout.
How did he get 7?
A well done review 👍
Does anyone know how to access the rear camera while driving? Honda accord 2018 1.5t
Thanks for a real world demo of Honda Sensing. Others just kind of talked about it.
Jesus drove a Honda, but never talked about it
"For I did not speak of my own accord..." John 12:49
L-A-M-E
LOL
Jesus christ!!!! Hahahahaha
lol
OMG...lol
There's already data on adaptive cruise control and lane keep. They have no discernable safety impact.
Automatic breaking has a massive positive safety effect though.
i didnt get confused for an audi or bmw...
Center console is too wide. Likely to interfere with roadhead.
Do you have to put the car into econ mode to soften the dampers???
I can't find a single thing I like about this new Accord, especially not getting a body style choice
I have one and can easily get 38 mpg on the highway. It has plenty of power but I always want more. Hondata sells an interface that using your laptop allows you to tweek the tune to bring performance numbers much closer to the Type-R Civic. Also, when I came out of the carwash the other day the kid drying the car said at first he thought it was a Lexus.
Hondata just designed a stage 2 tune for this car just over 300 horsepower and 377 foot pounds of torque! Now that's impressive dude
Was this available in any Right hand drive countries? Wasn't sold in the UK and doesn't seem like they were sold in Japan or Australia either :(
EXCELLENT VIDEO!
Love this video great job.
I current lease a 2016 bmw 528i xDrive and next August when my 3 years is up I'll be going into a accord touring 2.0t for sure!
Kyle Owen youll be made fun of when people see you in this hideous honda
Hey I’m thinking of doing the same! I have a 2017 BMW 4 series convertible lease. I’m ready to trade out and the Accord just makes so much sense.
Un Carrier T-Mobile USA good thing I do what makes me happy instead of caring what others think. You should try living your life the same.
AJ Lee absolutely I test drove this model with brown leather seats and white exterior and absolutely fell in love. I am still considering the Acura TLX A-Spec but this accord has so much with only a 36K price tag it's really hard to turn down.
Kyle Owen oh i do make my own decisions. and btw hondas are no longer as reliable as you think they are go check out complaints online youll be astonished at what honda hides from the public about their autos. constant squeaks in the interiors. the engines rattle severly after putting on many miles. honestly youre probably better off keeping your BMW. i owned a 2015 Accord touring. i can attest hondas designs and quality are horrific nowadays. its scary where these designs are going😬😬😬
The Honda Accord is definitely gonna be my first car, and I'm getting the Touring. It's not so much the fact that it's a hybrid, but it has wireless phone charging.
who gets the top trim for their first car...get the sport or if you want to splurge, get the EX
Also looking forward to see the Acura, infiniti and lexus rivals :)
I must say this is the most beautiful Honda Accord built so far..stunning!
TonyQuaz yea I really like the rear lights cause they look like claws 😂
I agree. Unlike previous Accords, this design doesn’t blend into the crowd of other vehicles on the road.
Hahahahaha... something rally special about this car... everytime I see it.. love it in white with those badass Touring wheels
TonyQuaz those wheels remind me of swasticas
Wheels are noticed everytime you see it in the parking lot... remove the chrome bar and put the black grile
How to hand insulation?
Nice review.
Econ has nothing to do with the suspension. Econ adjust the throttle, transmission,climate control and cruise control to get better gas mileage while cruising at highway speeds. I am a multi Accord owner and own the exact vehicle you are driving.
Great review. Thx
Love this!! Can you guys review the hybrid accord?
We put in a request to get one.
you guys are the best!
Car look so damn good in style design and its looks..
I like the front especially headlights
10-spd automatic :0
I do like the accord though, idk they have other factory rims for it, I would probably get one in silver or white
Honda Cars are great vehicles some of you people here are just hating. I love my Honda Accord.
2014 Accord V6 owner here. V6 has great fuel economy thanks to cylinder deactivation. Have an average of 30 combined. Not to mention it doesn’t rev like a hairdryer. :P
Aurummorituri yup the 2.0T only offers 1 mpg better on the highway
Actually, it is 2 less. Mine is rated 34 mpg on the highway vs 32 for the new one. Turbo fours can be very efficient, but they can suck a lot of gas when the turbo is spooling. Also, pretty sure those massive wheels ding fuel economy. Mine are small and skinny. Cheapy Honda.
Aurummorituri the wheels on the touring are said to be light in weight and has some aerodynamic tech going on with it
My 17's probably do with that fan look. But the new wheels are still 235 wide while mine are 215. You lose at least 1 mpg from the extra rolling resistance, though my car would handle much better with 235's.
Nobody buys a honda for its exhaust note. Trust me your v6 accord sounds like shit also 😂😂😂
Love his voice
So I have a 2016 Accord EX ...Runs like a champ...But I really like the new ones but I'm kinda afraid to get one because they are turbocharged...
Does it have a manual transmission ? Seems like they doing away with them
I didn't like it at first but it's growing on me.
How much dose it cost.??
1990s: fuck YEAH we're doing factory turbos for EVERYTHING
2000s: nah NA everything
2013+:fuck YEAH we're doing factory turbos for EVERYTHING
What intro music was that?
The Honda Accord 2.0T Sport has a moonroof. The 1.5T does not. But I wonder, can you get them with navigation?
No, but there's Carplay and Android Auto.
Navigation is an option on the EX-L, standard on the Touring.
And oh my god I see what you guys are talking about with the grill 😂
The old V6 and the new turbo have the same MPG. Plus turbos usually under perform the advertised fuel economy, so why do try turbo again??
Cut cost
gladdy02 plus turbo requires more care in long run and premium fuel
Does 2019 accord touring comes with AWD?
No
I like my 2016 without all the buttons and dials on the main screen. It looks so much cleaner.
Stunning car
Beautiful car!
Very clear picture on the video. I've had 3 Accords in a row in the UK and wld love this one but I don't think they're going to bring it here. I don't like SUV's so I'm left with the Civic with its interior infotainment system and dodgy looks. Think I'm going to go Mazda 6 when it's time to change.
One of the best cars on the market.
The front sensors are picking up the rear sensors of the car in front of you. I have the same car and finally figured out what was going on. Doesn't happen a lot but it's definitely annoying. Hopefully Honda can fix this.
You can change the sensitivity of the sensors.
Have this problem. Didnt know this was the issue and dealer couldn't replicate.
Nah man this one butter
That's actually an interesting theory.
Funny thing - during my test drive, the parking sensors went off twice in light traffic for no apparent reason. In almost a year of actually owning one, it's never happened.
What’s the name of this color?