At 8:40, you mention there is no volume control on the steering wheel, but there is, it's on the left side of the wheel. You even run your fingers over it.
I have one too in white orchid pearl. Changed the front grill to white to match the body and added the HFP underbody spoilers with a splitter and this car looks very aggressive 🙌🏾😎💪🏾
Still running and beautiful in 2024. It is the best Accord ever and I have had 4. Always bought to get better options.So, buy a back pillow if you need it.
I have the EX-L V6. I would've been interested in the Touring EXCEPT for the wheels! (To each his own, I guess). Now, if I could've easily gotten the Touring AND gotten the wheels switched... nice!
Actually the green lit speedometer ring can be disabled through the settings. It sounds to me just just hopped in the car and started a review on it without knowing anything about it. You say it's too big inside for you but say ur about to get a truck...
Talks about the Accord being too busy design wise, but owns a Type R which is basically the definition of overstyled. K lol Good review! Love my '17 Coupe V6. Also, couple things to note: You can turn the green eco bars off in the system settings, and the up/down on the left d-pad on the steering wheel will act as a volume control.
I was looking to trade in my 2013 Taurus SHO in October and sprung for a 2016 Accord Coupe Touring V6. Wanted to get back to an NA engine and have reliability. The Accord ticked the boxes less the AWD. I love the car and that J engine sounds brilliant. Also as a few have pointed out there is volume on the left hand side of the steering wheel. You can turn off the Green Eco lights too I believe
@ 9:50 you can turn off this technology simply by holding the right side of the right button on the steering wheel. This takes you to regular cruise control mode and bypasses the ACC.
I love my ex-l v6 2014. Quite similar. I know many would want it to be more intuitive but you can turn off the green gas mileage sensitive color rings around the Speedo in the custom settings.
My 2013 EX-L V6 Coupe has the things you complain the 2017 doesn’t have. Coupe FTW! I have a volume knob and it’s on my steering wheel. I get up to 36 or more mpg on the highway and got 41.9 on a 129 mile road trip there and back recently. I have the dark steel metallic color. It’s the best Honda I’ve owned and I’ve had too many to list, including 99 Civic Si and 01 Lude SH.
I’ve decided to keep mine, since it’s the last V6. I will keep it for my son. He will be driving in 4 years. I still haven’t driven a 10th gen. Would love to flog a 2.0 6 speed manual.
I went with the 2017 Sport/Orchid White/K24/6SPD, because I needed 4 doors, and a "MANUAL". the new 2018 Accord isn't for me, great review! Also the $21K was a good deal.
@@fzr1000981 you have no clue what you're talking about. I have the exl v6 that is a little lighter than the touring and I run close with the 2.0t. A good driver will inch away on me. The rest was the other way around
Was in the market for a car ... Test drove ... Camry V6 xse 2018 ... Nissan maxima V6 2018 ... But got a brand new Honda accord sedan ex l V6 2017 ....
I recently just purchase this car. Waiting for its arrival. Theres a huge discount for it right now. BUY IT BECAUSE THE 10TH GEND ACCORD IS MUCH MORE PRICEY.
Thing is, I'm waiting to see what the next gen detectors bring, they have to solve the false "k" bands. Valentine 1 is my current favorite btw, but I use the top of the love escort which is very good
Good thing you still have the Accord.... ! Here in Europe it's been discontinued.... It's really sad, for the last Accord was a BEAUTY and an awesome car to drive.... But hey.... HONDA and their mysterious ways.
I wish they kept the v6. Definitely sounds better and turbos can be a pain in the @$$. I dont know where or how Honda gets those turbos but if you blow one of them, you're gonna pay top dollar. Or hopefully the pressure of the turbo doesn't blow your engine.
My 2015 exl v6 orchid white, black n tan leather interior is a dream car. I love it. The sound of that motor is incomparable to anything in its class and above even. Gobs of torque and great pulling power. I'll never get rid of it. Shame on you honda.
I do miss my j30 accord. Def a different animal driving a v6 to a 4banger. Im sure honda will bring it back some day in a v6 turbo variant? who knows lol
Transmission was not very good, and if you put it in sport mode, it would jerk you around, very annoying. Otherwise, it was ok, better than a CVT in my opinion.
@@FlyinGato I’m happy to hear you think the V6 transmission is better than a CVT. Indeed, that’s also a reason I wanted only that model (V6 automatic). And I’m not overwhelmed at even this automatic, because I swear I could drive a stick shift better than this one changes gear. On the other hand, my 2016 Odyssey ain’t so smooth, either. I really wish a manual transmission could have been available with both. That goes for all automatics. Except my 2009 Civic. All the tour buses I drove had manual transmissions, and they were all the smoother to drive for that fact.
@@FlyinGato hear u on the manual thing, however sport mode is a helluva lot of fun for a family sedan. As an car enthusiast who has 2 kids the car meets my every need and desire melded into one. Haha maybe i'd wish different though if my wife could drive stick.
Does anybody? I've never even seen a cop voluntarily stop at a stop sign. Everyone treats stop signs as yield signs in America (worse... they treat yield signs like "maybe I'll slow down" signs).
Just get a used 1/2 ton. For the most part you can't kill them and they are easy to fix. Later on like you said get the truck you really want. Will out tow any Tacoma anyways.
Aloha! Lol That engine! It didn't register until way later that this was a 2017 Accord, which is a great car, especially with the V6... But overall, I like the 2018 better. You're right about the chrome on the Touring, which goes the same for the Civics, and sport performance oriented cars in general. I would opt for the Sport for either year Accord, with the 2.0T of course,on the 2018, with the automatic, out of preference. The Sport Model visual trim on the Honda Fit, Civic Hatchback and Accord is done right. The Civic Si as well, albeit with more chrome or bright treatments. No excuse for the lack of the analog, physical volume knob on any of the radios that lack it. I'm a technoid, but certain things, I still what physical, mechanical control. I prefer a good mix of Analog and digital display, but analog on at least the speedo and tach, with the digital speedo readout easy to see. The seats could have more bolstering, at least for Sport and touring models. The Accord is a family sedan, even more than a Civic, but so are the Euro and other sport oriented sedans, so it doesn't mean it can't have more bolstering. I hear you about the interior. I like the roominess, but coziness of my Cruze RS, and the new Honda Civic. Since downsizing, I prefer that smaller sized cars now for a primary daily driver, but still miss the bigger cars I had. My 2006 black Impala SS with Flowmaster mufflers had the sporty black trim, like my '84 Buick GN, the 5.3L V8 and a deep low exhaust tone that draws attention, but not annoyingly noisy. But when I got into a new generation Impala that is basically the same size, I felt dwarfed in the interior. It seems so much bigger. My first choice for a full size sedan would be that 2018 Buick Regal GS which literally checks every single box on my list, except the price. Lol. But the Accord Sport 2.0T Auto would probably be #2. The Kia Stinger is nice, but I probably would not like it as much as the Regal GS. Other larger cars would be either that latest Impala Midnight Edition Premier or LT with all the options except the sunroof, or the Malibu Redline Edition in black, though for some reason, you cannot get it in the Premier, or with the 2.0L Turbo. All show, and less go. You can get a loaded Cruze hatchback RS Redline Edition for the same price with factory performance brake, suspension and exhaust options. But, the Honda Civic Sport Touring Hatchback with the aftermarket goodies would probably be my choice for the same price. But the Base Civic Sport with my previously mentioned add ons still has the affordability and charm, even without the remote and push button start, and keyless entry, etc., though the remote start is an option I could get later. It has more of that more in touch with performance feel and vibe you mentioned. It would still probably be my first choice for a new car that would be affordable for me, but the Fit Sport would be a consideration with all the utility it has. Now, if they could just could just add the Civic Sport Turbo version of that engine with the HFP package... Overall, another great review... Be safe, happy, healthy, warm, cozy, and powered up!
Out of necessity I might just lease the cheapest new truck that can tow 5k pounds, get the shortest, cheapest lease possible on one, and then get a real truck I can enjoy later
At 8:40, you mention there is no volume control on the steering wheel, but there is, it's on the left side of the wheel. You even run your fingers over it.
Came here to say this. it is the + and - button on the left side.
Was about to say this 🙄🤣
I was going to say there is no way Honda misses that.
Yep, I have this car, you can control it on the steering wheel.
Know your cars before you review it…. SMH
Your review is so off. There's vol control on the steering wheel, you can also turn off the green indicator, you clearly know nothing about the car
Dude you’re just complaining about everything , learn to make a review video
I just got a touring and it's a dream to drive, and the 278 horses really suck you to the seat
@@l.s8404 I have one too it’s really an amazing car
I have one too in white orchid pearl. Changed the front grill to white to match the body and added the HFP underbody spoilers with a splitter and this car looks very aggressive 🙌🏾😎💪🏾
The + and - buttons on the left side of the steering wheel controls the volume.
jesus christ you can tell he knows nothing about accords or this car in general lmao
V6 will be a legend in this future in this future
Andrew Spliffilin nuts in dis future
Still running and beautiful in 2024. It is the best Accord ever and I have had 4. Always bought to get better options.So, buy a back pillow if you need it.
i love it. it sounds amazing, looks amazing, and is reliable. those wheels look amazing.
I have the EX-L V6. I would've been interested in the Touring EXCEPT for the wheels! (To each his own, I guess). Now, if I could've easily gotten the Touring AND gotten the wheels switched... nice!
@@davidfrench4806 ya I hate the chrome on the rims. I need new wheels for mine or I can be a degenerate and paint them all black
My favorite part of this comfortable touring sedan are the volume controls on the steering wheel. Right next to your left thumb.
So glad I bought this car 2 months before the 2018 re-design came out
Mine's almost at 230,000 miles. Not a single check engine light. Best Accord ever made
What year? Timing belt change?
@@fzr1000981 2017. I'm at 415,471km. Going strong. Did timing belt twice
By the way, you can turn that green light off. It's in the settings. lol
Volume and track advance controls are on the steering wheel. Left side.
Actually the green lit speedometer ring can be disabled through the settings. It sounds to me just just hopped in the car and started a review on it without knowing anything about it. You say it's too big inside for you but say ur about to get a truck...
I Love my V6 ❤️
Talks about the Accord being too busy design wise, but owns a Type R which is basically the definition of overstyled. K lol
Good review! Love my '17 Coupe V6. Also, couple things to note: You can turn the green eco bars off in the system settings, and the up/down on the left d-pad on the steering wheel will act as a volume control.
Just not a fan of the chrome
Oh neither am I, but for the sedan the accessory sport grill fixes that right up.
The R is a little too ricey/boy racer for my taste. Still a cool car tho
You have the volume control on the left side of the steering
I was looking to trade in my 2013 Taurus SHO in October and sprung for a 2016 Accord Coupe Touring V6. Wanted to get back to an NA engine and have reliability. The Accord ticked the boxes less the AWD. I love the car and that J engine sounds brilliant. Also as a few have pointed out there is volume on the left hand side of the steering wheel. You can turn off the Green Eco lights too I believe
@ 9:50 you can turn off this technology simply by holding the right side of the right button on the steering wheel. This takes you to regular cruise control mode and bypasses the ACC.
The exhaust of that car sound really good.
My 2017 Touring is soo sweet....I will never let it go... plan on keeping it as a second car..
I love my ex-l v6 2014. Quite similar. I know many would want it to be more intuitive but you can turn off the green gas mileage sensitive color rings around the Speedo in the custom settings.
You can turn off the green light in the settings. Sport has volume on steering wheel
I have this tunned in 18in matte black wheels best honda ever made
Who would it be for? ME!! lol. And the + and - on the left side of the steering wheel will adjust the volume :)
My 2013 EX-L V6 Coupe has the things you complain the 2017 doesn’t have. Coupe FTW! I have a volume knob and it’s on my steering wheel. I get up to 36 or more mpg on the highway and got 41.9 on a 129 mile road trip there and back recently. I have the dark steel metallic color. It’s the best Honda I’ve owned and I’ve had too many to list, including 99 Civic Si and 01 Lude SH.
I think the 2019 is one of the best for sure.
I’ve decided to keep mine, since it’s the last V6. I will keep it for my son. He will be driving in 4 years. I still haven’t driven a 10th gen. Would love to flog a 2.0 6 speed manual.
I went with the 2017 Sport/Orchid White/K24/6SPD, because I needed 4 doors, and a "MANUAL". the new 2018 Accord isn't for me, great review! Also the $21K was a good deal.
This guy complains to much . I don’t even know why I clicked on this honestly lol
Did he say it handles better than a Mercedes S class at 10:50?
I'm curious, what did you think the + and - buttons were on the left hand side of the steering wheel?? LOL
It wasn't obvious to me at the time lol
@@FlyinGato haha, gotcha. It happens. ;P
I love this car and color. The 2018 Touring’s design is just repulsive to me.
It’s growing on me, but I’m hoping they can fit the rear with a refresh. Chevy Malibu does a better job with that style rear.
I agree the 2018 looks like a charger sxt up front. The side looks like a impala/Malibu. The rear looks like a bad built sonata😂
2018 is lighter and spanks the V6 0 to 60
@@fzr1000981 Yes it is, 1/10th of a second quicker www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2017/10/2018-honda-accord-2-0t-fact-quicker-2017-honda-accord-v6/
@@fzr1000981 you have no clue what you're talking about. I have the exl v6 that is a little lighter than the touring and I run close with the 2.0t. A good driver will inch away on me. The rest was the other way around
The volume control is on the steering wheel. You touched it twice while complaining about it😂😂
What a great car the 9th generation. Sad they neutered it of that beautiful V6 for the 10th generation starting 2018.
I know the v6 was awesome
Yeah I drive a 9th generation 2014 sedan ex-l v6
Agreed. I rushed in and bought my brand new 2017 EXL-V6 at the end of June, 2018. Last ditch chance to get the V6... and I love it!!!
@@davidfrench4806 exl is the best. Its lighter and less bs
@@792bnz those 17” wheels aren’t it tho 💯💀
disappointed the new accord doesn’t have the v6 anymore but the new 2.0T does have good low end torque
Was in the market for a car ... Test drove ... Camry V6 xse 2018 ... Nissan maxima V6 2018 ... But got a brand new Honda accord sedan ex l V6 2017 ....
It's the last of the greats
6:43 the green light can be turned off in vehicle settings
Have the coupe and I'm able to go to vehicle setting and turn off the Eco light around the mph cluster
Just so u know the + and - on the left side on the steering wheel is radio
Is that really the stock exhaust?
Yep, it's completely stock
Is there a digital speedo screen In the screen on the gauges
I recently just purchase this car. Waiting for its arrival. Theres a huge discount for it right now. BUY IT BECAUSE THE 10TH GEND ACCORD IS MUCH MORE PRICEY.
Hey Elias, have you ever done a buying guide for radar detectors? They're legal where I live, but dont know what's good
Thing is, I'm waiting to see what the next gen detectors bring, they have to solve the false "k" bands. Valentine 1 is my current favorite btw, but I use the top of the love escort which is very good
“Let’s take a drive”...peels out lol best part
I tend to dive quite quickly haha
Good thing you still have the Accord.... ! Here in Europe it's been discontinued.... It's really sad, for the last Accord was a BEAUTY and an awesome car to drive.... But hey.... HONDA and their mysterious ways.
I wish they kept the v6. Definitely sounds better and turbos can be a pain in the @$$. I dont know where or how Honda gets those turbos but if you blow one of them, you're gonna pay top dollar. Or hopefully the pressure of the turbo doesn't blow your engine.
My 2015 exl v6 orchid white, black n tan leather interior is a dream car. I love it. The sound of that motor is incomparable to anything in its class and above even. Gobs of torque and great pulling power. I'll never get rid of it. Shame on you honda.
I do miss my j30 accord. Def a different animal driving a v6 to a 4banger. Im sure honda will bring it back some day in a v6 turbo variant? who knows lol
They will, but from Acura
The last great generation Accord. No 10th gen for me.
run! you would get smoked
Mark Strong not a chance
@@fzr1000981 stop the 🧢
Owned both, turbo car is absolutely quicker off the line and handles better. Currently driving V6 for long term reliability
@@fzr1000981 I gotta go by what I’ve seen and yea mm nah. V6 driver is prob cheeks then. 💯💀
This guy is wayyyy too whiney . These cars are incredible.
💯💯
How was the transmission? Could you hear it? And would it jerk in certain situations?
Transmission was not very good, and if you put it in sport mode, it would jerk you around, very annoying. Otherwise, it was ok, better than a CVT in my opinion.
@@FlyinGato I’m happy to hear you think the V6 transmission is better than a CVT. Indeed, that’s also a reason I wanted only that model (V6 automatic). And I’m not overwhelmed at even this automatic, because I swear I could drive a stick shift better than this one changes gear.
On the other hand, my 2016 Odyssey ain’t so smooth, either. I really wish a manual transmission could have been available with both. That goes for all automatics. Except my 2009 Civic.
All the tour buses I drove had manual transmissions, and they were all the smoother to drive for that fact.
Where are the paddle shifters?
This one didn't have them
In the coupe
@@brandonturner7611 that makes sense. Mine is the v6 coupe and has them.
Same I got a 16 Accord Coupe touring
Great review man.
thanks!
Worst accord review ever 😂😂😂😂
Elias, that V6 needs a manual badly! The automatic just takes the fun out of all that power.
I agree, unfortunately the manual only comes in the coupes
@@FlyinGato hear u on the manual thing, however sport mode is a helluva lot of fun for a family sedan. As an car enthusiast who has 2 kids the car meets my every need and desire melded into one. Haha maybe i'd wish different though if my wife could drive stick.
As long as you enjoy your ride, that's what matters
I've seen reveiws that say the auto works better with the v6, less jerky and smoother. Maybe the manual is more fun but not better.
@@FlyinGato Thats Why I got a Coupe ..Needs Better tires tho
You’re right about the looks and chrome grill.... looks terrible with black... looks great with silver or white
Volume control IS also on the steering wheel, you dufus. The big circle with arrows on the left side. Duhhhhhh
At 8:17 you do not Stop at the stop sign!🤦♂️🤣
Does anybody? I've never even seen a cop voluntarily stop at a stop sign. Everyone treats stop signs as yield signs in America (worse... they treat yield signs like "maybe I'll slow down" signs).
Dont forget the auto window down from the fob
If ur buying a truck just get an suv from Acura (luxury version of Honda) like the RDX
I thought about it, but if I go that route I'll likely get an X5 diesel and tune it
11:37 tries send it with a pull and then jump cuts?? lmao
Just get a used 1/2 ton. For the most part you can't kill them and they are easy to fix. Later on like you said get the truck you really want. Will out tow any Tacoma anyways.
Aloha! Lol That engine! It didn't register until way later that this was a 2017 Accord, which is a great car, especially with the V6... But overall, I like the 2018 better. You're right about the chrome on the Touring, which goes the same for the Civics, and sport performance oriented cars in general.
I would opt for the Sport for either year Accord, with the 2.0T of course,on the 2018, with the automatic, out of preference. The Sport Model visual trim on the Honda Fit, Civic Hatchback and Accord is done right. The Civic Si as well, albeit with more chrome or bright treatments.
No excuse for the lack of the analog, physical volume knob on any of the radios that lack it. I'm a technoid, but certain things, I still what physical, mechanical control.
I prefer a good mix of Analog and digital display, but analog on at least the speedo and tach, with the digital speedo readout easy to see.
The seats could have more bolstering, at least for Sport and touring models. The Accord is a family sedan, even more than a Civic, but so are the Euro and other sport oriented sedans, so it doesn't mean it can't have more bolstering.
I hear you about the interior. I like the roominess, but coziness of my Cruze RS, and the new Honda Civic. Since downsizing, I prefer that smaller sized cars now for a primary daily driver, but still miss the bigger cars I had. My 2006 black Impala SS with Flowmaster mufflers had the sporty black trim, like my '84 Buick GN, the 5.3L V8 and a deep low exhaust tone that draws attention, but not annoyingly noisy. But when I got into a new generation Impala that is basically the same size, I felt dwarfed in the interior. It seems so much bigger.
My first choice for a full size sedan would be that 2018 Buick Regal GS which literally checks every single box on my list, except the price. Lol. But the Accord Sport 2.0T Auto would probably be #2. The Kia Stinger is nice, but I probably would not like it as much as the Regal GS.
Other larger cars would be either that latest Impala Midnight Edition Premier or LT with all the options except the sunroof, or the Malibu Redline Edition in black, though for some reason, you cannot get it in the Premier, or with the 2.0L Turbo. All show, and less go. You can get a loaded Cruze hatchback RS Redline Edition for the same price with factory performance brake, suspension and exhaust options. But, the Honda Civic Sport Touring Hatchback with the aftermarket goodies would probably be my choice for the same price. But the Base Civic Sport with my previously mentioned add ons still has the affordability and charm, even without the remote and push button start, and keyless entry, etc., though the remote start is an option I could get later. It has more of that more in touch with performance feel and vibe you mentioned. It would still probably be my first choice for a new car that would be affordable for me, but the Fit Sport would be a consideration with all the utility it has. Now, if they could just could just add the Civic Sport Turbo version of that engine with the HFP package...
Overall, another great review... Be safe, happy, healthy, warm, cozy, and powered up!
Bad review this is the best car I’ve ever owned
Toyota has the better midsize now with the V6 Camry. What happened to Honda?
Get a Toyota Tacoma if u going for a truck trd pro or sport trim
Out of necessity I might just lease the cheapest new truck that can tow 5k pounds, get the shortest, cheapest lease possible on one, and then get a real truck I can enjoy later
FlyinGato any top 3 in mind ?
if you press the green econ button it turns of that green line
Lost me when you emphasized your preference for the 8th gen. Sorry, but was probably the worst design excluding the new 11th gen.
The front look like a civic
Way better than the dumb 4 cylinder accords 🤣🤣
The 2.0T accord is faster 😂
@@stunna6572 he talking about the cvts I think
FIRST!
There he is 😁😁😁
Lol and I just woke up
Dayum, perfect time to grab some coffee sit back and enjoy the episode
Buy a cheep lumbar support form ebay
I have one of these hehe
love that V6
New Jersey drivers are much worse than New York drivers. Gosh... They can't drive to even save their lives at all
Car is nice - the review terrible
Wow that sounds like a small block v8. Holy moly nice