There is nobody on youtube that is as good as this kid is. he's a natural in front of the camera. I get more good clear info from his videos than ANYBODY else's videos. Bring him back darn it! ha
This is the first one of your videos I have watched. Found it while searching for information on the 2018 Accord. Thank you for a very well done and informative video.
I've been reading some negative comments about the exterior styling of the 2018 and I admit I like the prior model design a bit more...especially the rear. HOWEVER, i did take a test drive in the 1.5 Touring and fell in love with the ride and the amenities. I have a 2014 Sport and have owned Accords since the 80's...so I'm very prejudiced. This is a 1st class vehicle and in this class I don't think you'll find a better car. Android Car Play...NFC immediate bluetooth linking, incredible 10 speaker sound system, ...wow. I pick mine up tomorrow !!
Jim DeLuco I agree on the exterior!! I don't care for it but I also went to see them and I do like the new features! I have a 16 and have had an accord since I was 16, still debating on getting the new one, I like my current accord exterior and interior too much to jump on the 18
I love everything about my silver EX, except the plastic steering wheel. A lot of cars come with leather (real/faux) steering wheels on their mid level trims, but not Hondas. ended up swapping the plastic one for a brand new leather one from the Touring model. Was very easy and just needed to carefully swap out the plastic button surrounds to the new steering wheel. Now this car feels perfect!
@@bmlove81sucks no one responded to you. I've been owning mine since 2019. It's a 2018 EX 1.5T I love it, still do! Downsides are the speakers quite honestly. I've had a few issues, 90k, 1 fuel injector failed (that was a surprise to me), and at 70k, my AC compressor kinda melted and seized in the off position and so did the clutch (idk how that happened.... 🤔 Never got an answer as to what may have happened). Other than that, no other issues. Drives like a charm! Still drives great! I love my Honda. I got my Honda from Carmax knowing I wanted the 150,000m warranty incase anything happens to my car. The extended warranty has covered both repairs so far so I'm delighted with it still. I can't speak the same for those who had to pay out of pocket for out if warranty work. 😬
My 2018 Accord 1.5T just had a fuel injector fail at 58k error code P0172 (posted on my channel). Modern Honda look amazing but once the 3yr/36k warranty expires you're on your own and you have no idea how expensive modern Honda engines are to fix. Oil changed at 80%, Shell regular used 80% of the time, always did warm up the car in the winter. Dealer so out of touch they recommended brake fluid replacement at 30k. I've never seen this part fail in ANY of my past cars. When asked why the injector failed so early Dealer said they see them all the time and cost of replacement is $1600-$2500 (must replace all 4) and the new injectors warranty is only for 12k/12mos! I was in love and bought the 1st Accord on the lot with series ending in -0001 but when I made a case with Honda to see if it could be part of a bad batch all I got was the VM of the case manager for weeks on end. Fool me once shame on me, fool me twice...
This guy does such a great job on these videos! I love watching his videos. He is very relaxed, knows the information and is clear and detailed about each vehicle. This kid seems so comfortable in front of a camera. That's a hard thing to find in these videos. So many people seem nervous and stiff. This kid should go to work on his own show maybe. I watch a show called TFL on youtube a lot and I could see this kid starting a show and kicking their butt in viewers. I saw the newer videos and this kid is not in them. Why? No offense to the new guy but he is not even in the ball park of being as good as this kid is. It's nice to watch someone who clearly knows what they are talking about. What happened to this kid? Bring him back darn it! ha
Hey Hollis welcome back. Very detailed review. Gorgeous Accord, beautiful lines (and the registration plate even has my initials!). Wish we had the new Accord in the UK.
I have a question. I noticed on the specs that the fuel tank size has dropped from 17 gallons on the 9th gen to 14.5. My question is from a full tank, what does the cruising range read on the trip computer.
I cannot comment on what the trip computer reads out, but if you take the 14.5 and multiply it by the EPA estimated 38MPG highway on the EX I was in you come up with 551. Shave off a gallon (so you don't run dry) and you are still left with 513 miles. You MPG will be dependent on where and how you are driving of course.
I went to see the touring yesterday and its solid, has a high end feel and is loaded with features you could never get in a premium brand for the money. While I would prefer a smaller car (sorry the Civic is too butt ugly for me) I cant afford a BMW or Audi with similar options.This Accord gives you a lot of bang for your buck - period.
LOL! This Accord looks just like the Civic from the side profile. I know cuz I own a 2016 Civic. It have the same large chrome on the upper front grill and the quarter looks like my civic.
Like it love the interior but disappointed that Honda still does not offer leather wrap steering wheels on non leather models. I like An ex with cloth interior but I want a leather steering wheel
I may have a solution for you! The Sport trim comes with a leather wrapped steering wheel. The Sport 1.5T is based on the LX, BUT if you want more equipment (a la EX) the Sport 2.0T coming in November is based on the EX trim level. Or if you'd rather have an LX or EX with a leather wrapped wheel, you can get the Heated Steering Wheel from Honda which is wrapped in leather.
Great review young man! I'll be getting one of these next month. One comment if I may. I think the hard plastic on the rear doors might also be because Honda knows kids will primarily be riding back there and they figured a soft touch material would get too beaten up. Also, I was curious if you might know this. Can you, on the EX model, roll all the windows down at the same time? Keep up the great reviews.
You can if you use the remote to open the windows. Press the unlock button twice to unlock all doors, on the second press hold the button for the windows to open. They will keep opening until you let go or they are fully down. As for a one press auto up/down feature, that is for the front windows only.
I would hold off on buying this generation turbo engine Honda Accord. I think it would be better to wait for 2 generations of turbo in order to assess the performance of the new turbo engine.
This is the same 1.5T that has been in the Civic since 2016 and the CR-V since 2017. Each iteration has some tweaks that produce more power from the same unit.
Do people buy cars? I haven't met anyone who own a car. One word for you: LEASE. In 24/36 month you get new car. Never worry about maintenance or re-sale. Enjoy!
Its like saying : "But you need to buy a meal forever". Of cause you make payments, so? But in your scenario in 3-4 years paid off vehicle is old, full of scratches, had outdated technology, require new parts. Who has time and desire to deal with that mess? Maybe some people do. To each his own. Lease and only lease.
I'm trying to figure out why the 1.5 turbo is better than the 2.4 regular four. Hp is about the same, mpg aren't much different. More complications to go wrong. I hope the capless fuel filler isn't made by the supplier who makes the Ford one. The trunk got bigger, but the gas tank got smaller. I love my huge tank in my '14.
only thing i dont like is the tail lights. honda always seems to add extra reflectors where they dont need them. the back would look a lot better without the extra reflector on the trunk under the tail light.
Honda should throw the 1.5L engine from the Civic into the HR-V without any modification and I'll then buy and HR-V instead of the HRV. Don't need the larger CUV but l want more pep to it. Gas mileage wise it's similar. Great review.
Impressive design but they opened up the lower grille a bit too much, showing the intercooler... no protection for bugs and debris. However, I noticed that they did put protection there in the Hybrid trims.
I was thinking on a similar note but more so in regards to the Honda Sensing location. Here in New England my concern is road sand/salt and snow blocking the sensor. Often times you have to blast through a snow bank, I'm interested in seeing how this holds up.
The stock speakers can be upgraded with $20 on Amazon lol. I was so disappointed by the speakers and replaced them immediately. They might have spent $2 per speaker in this car, what a sham.
I also watched the Grappone Automotive Group 's review of the 2018 Camry LE. Your review had very positive things to say about the Camry. In your opinion which is the better choice, the Accord 1.5T or the Camry LE? and why?
You are correct, I was greatly impressed by the new Camry. The Camry is a comfortable, reliable, safe and now enjoyable sedan to drive. In the past, never would I think of Camry as anything other than bland. Now it has some real life to it. Coupled with good styling and Toyota has a nice sedan in their hands. With that being said, the Accord still wins my heart. The driving dynamics in the Accord are just so enjoyable. It can easily carve up the corners of your favorite streets and that evening take you to a fine event in comfort and style. I also really like the technology in the Accord - AppleCarPlay/Android Auto are both standard which to me is important. The cherry on top, if you will, is the availability of a manual transmission in the Accord - I'm sold.
Grappone Automotive Group what real life mpg are you getting? Also , should I worry about CVT? I test drive EX past weekend and what can I say I fell in love.☺
@grapponeautomotivegroup Love this video and the details you cover! I recently purchased the 2.0T sport model and I was wondering how you managed to keep the RPM's showing on the tachometer while still navigating the menu? Every time i go into the menu my RPM's dont show and i drive the 6 speed manual :/ Thanks for the info!
First of all congrats, that's a sharp looking car! On your stereo go to settings > vehicle > meter setup > tachometer > On/Off - you should be good after that!
Where do your elbows rest when youre driving? I have a 2016 accord ex-l and I've been bummed that the center console and left door panel arm rests are too low for me to really rest my arms on them.
I was looking to buy a used car for the past year and but I was worried about the high insurance on my G2 license so i waited until I got my full G license this month but now I realize how stupid that was because the prices are sky high for all the cars. I was thinking of used 2018 accord or 2016-17 acura tlx. just unlucky i guess :(
I believe there are some downside feathers to the 2018 Accord that the tour guide neglected to mention. To name just a few, the tour guide didn't mention that the alloy wheels stick out further than the tires so when you're parallel parking and you get too close to the curb, instead of brushing the tires you damage the expensive alloy wheels. That's only the beginning. Whenever you go in for service, they'll want to rotate your tires for free. Of course! That will put another wheel in position to be damaged while parking. They’re not so dumb. Alloy wheels are around $200+ each. This one is for men. With a suit or sports jacket on, try to connect your seat belt. The connector is down between the seat and the center counsel so it’s very hard to do, bad design. Be careful doing straight in perpendicular parking. Chances are very good that you will scrape the bottom of your car on the curb before the front wheels touch the curb. And by all means don't bump into anything more rigid than a beach ball. The whole front end is plastic (even the parts that guard the Honda Sensing unit and the intercooler). Are you surprised that the tour guide didn't mention any of this? I'm not. One more thing, and if you don’t laugh you have no sense of humor. Did you notice the speedometer? It goes to 160 mph. The car’s engine is red-lined at around 100 mph. I think it has to do with Toyota’s speedometer that goes to 140 mph. I wonder if the designers figured the Honda owner will get more girls with a higher number on the speedometer. You should ask. Thanks, tour guide, for the tour.
10:36-10:48 when you mentioned the system alert on the screen. Do you need special setting for that? I have an EX and all it does is beep if I changed lane and there's a car there
Great question! At this point I was referring specifically to the rear cross traffic alert. When in reverse, with that option turned on, the backup camera (screen I was talking about) will show flashing orange arrows in the direction that traffic is coming from in addition to the beeping that you are accustom to. Hopefully this helps!!
Great review! My EX gives me 41 MPG without Econ mode on. My brother-in-law has an LX and he gets 40-41 as well. Wonder if others have had similar mpg?
Rea Ality, it will take atleast few weeks before the efficiency begins to increase. I had low average until the engine began to ‘break in’ and accustomed to my driving habits. It also helps to drive smoothly thus reducing the load on the engine. Initially, the car has few miles on it and very few data points for the computer to compute actual efficiency.
I mean! Bugs get on all grills! But it seems like it would be an eye sore seeing them down in there and you can’t get to them. Plus they are baked on the inner cooler! Lol!
It seems that they are quite polarizing, there have been many comments regarding them. On the bright side, an excellent 10-speed automatic transmission comes attached to those buttons on the 2.0T.
A turbo for a daily driver is a no go for me. That means you need oil changes every 3,000 miles and you pretty much have to use synthetic oil. I'll be looking at a Camry instead or a 2017 accord.
markanders250 No it doesn’t mean you need an oil change every 3000. Plus almost every manufacturer is going with turbos so good luck finding naturally aspirated in the future.
I can understand your concern @markanders250, it may be helpful to hear that my CR-V with the same 1.5T only requests oil changes every 6-8k miles depending on how the computer has calculated my driving. Honda does use a synthetic oil, but the quantity is small given the size engine and is only around $40 for a change. Toyota has used synthetic oil for years, they have chosen to do 10k oil changes.
that might've been true about turbo cars from the past, I had '86 merkur xr4ti and the turbo always ran super hot and cooked oil. today's turbos are oil and/or water cooled and 8-10k miles on full synth oil will be ok.
It's all down to personal taste. A manual transmission gives the driver a significantly more connected feel to the car, whereas an automatic transmission nowadays typically yields slightly higher MPG's. It's all about what you are looking for in a car!
I’ll wait for the facelift when they fix that tail light. I just can’t get over it. It’s the one simple thing that will stop me from getting this Accord even though everything else is great. Ughhh🤮
$28G is pretty steep. My Accord has only 105k miles and is 13 years old (2004 EX I4). I figure I can hold on to her for another 10 years and squeeze another 100k (10k miles driving per year) out of her to save on car payments. I figure in 10 yrs I can more than double $28G by investing that amount (1.08^^10X$28G=$60.45G) at 8% annual compounded interest.
Keep in mind, the 28G is what Honda suggests for Retail. Honda doesn't allow me to disclose our actual sale price for anyone but the intended recipient to view (so I can't post it here), but I can tell you it's less than the suggested retail.
Hello Hollis. We corresponded a year ago, when I was looking at Cars. I got a 2017 accord touring last October, black on black. It has 6,400 miles. Do you think the 18 is worth trading in my 17? How much money would I loose? I have about 15K paid off. Is the 18 that much better to make a trade in? Or should I try to quelch my impulsive behavior? You're a good man, Hollis. My inquiry might be reflective of the questions of your other fans. Hope you have time to say hello.
Hey Paul, I do remember chatting last year. Congrats again on your Touring - those are NICE. I wish I drove as little as you do, I put that amount of miles on my CR-V in only 4 months! Since I don't work in sales, I'm honestly not the person to quote you on prices. The last thing I want is to give out misinformation. I can't recall, are you local? We actually have a team dedicated solely to determine whether our Honda guests are in a positive equity position or not regardless of buying from us, I know they would be able to give you a proper answer. You can find all their info on our site (grapponehonda.com/vehicle-equity-program/). Enjoy your ride man, whichever way you go!
Thanks Hollis. Last year, I was between the six, the camry, fusion and accord. The six had no V6, the fusion wasn't as reliable and the accord beat the camry with enthusiasts. I became a car buff with youtube and I thought I found the solution: Many people still like the 2017. Although the two screen might seem dated, it's still pretty nice. So here's what I aim to do. 1) Pay off my current car; if I feel impulsive, I would be wiser to make these decisions with a paid off car. 2) I can upgrade my 2017 with a pin stripe, spoiler, hood thing on top (whatever that's called), ambient lighting....someone else on youtube put lots of things in his 2017. I think a totally decked out 2017 might be as appreciated as the new 2018's. Also, Hollis, perhaps you have some insight into the following, and I'm sure many of your fans are wondering the same thing: Will the 2.0 turbo in the long run be as reliable as the V6? That is a good question and perhaps you may have an opinion? Likewise, I'll still do my homework for the new accord. Paul
Hello Chongolongos. Thank you very much for the reply, for I greatly appreciate it. Well, you know how it is..When you buy, you obscess.....The hard cycle. So I kept getting videos and I kept watching them. Anyway, you're right. I'm not going to do a trade in, but rather get tinted windows, a stripe and perhaps some window guards. Now that I think of it, a supped up 2017 might outclass the 18. I'll keep my car. I agree about the lack of data and I feel the V6 will last longer
Love Hondas, but I would rather have a smaller trunk and instead a fuel tank bigger than a pathetic 14 gallons. Most other midsize sedans have a 17 gallon fuel tank.
Nthier warranty is all a scam though unless it changed since 2016 in USA a guy got a civic an and accord took both ov reading on stadium truck type track stuff broke the guy took the cars to be fixed and get told warranty wouldn’t cover it so yeh don’t bother warrenty is just to pocket money and give a misconception they stand behind what they make even the stadium tuck did better and the track was made for the trucks
SOHC Turbo on Accord?Too stress on your single cam, id rather get the DOHC non turbo much better and not much stress pressure on your cam...like Camry..Honda should get the Accord on dohc much better...
Grappone Automotive Group It is a great video; well put together and very informative video. Yes probably does give it that honest feel. I have the same color Accord; specifically the 1.5 EXL (cvt).
How do you get your car to 80K miles in 36 months? A lease lasts 3 years and after that you get brand new car; thus you will never see more then 40K at the end of a lease.
Sorry to hear that your uncomfortable in your seat. It took me a week or two to find the exact settings of backrest angle, lumbar position and seat bottom pitch to really settle in - I hope it all works out for you!
Correct, the EX and above trim levels come with heated front seats and remote start. The Retail on a 2018 Accord EX starts at $27,470. Thanks for watching!
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There is nobody on youtube that is as good as this kid is. he's a natural in front of the camera. I get more good clear info from his videos than ANYBODY else's videos. Bring him back darn it! ha
Love New Hampshire’s state motto, “Live free or Die!” Just financed a ‘18 Sport 1.5t and can’t wait to start driving it! Great video as well!
This is the first one of your videos I have watched. Found it while searching for information on the 2018 Accord. Thank you for a very well done and informative video.
guarantee this guy didn't apply for this job, it found him, he grew up loving cars.
Funny, you are absolutely correct.
same here
I've been reading some negative comments about the exterior styling of the 2018 and I admit I like the prior model design a bit more...especially the rear. HOWEVER, i did take a test drive in the 1.5 Touring and fell in love with the ride and the amenities. I have a 2014 Sport and have owned Accords since the 80's...so I'm very prejudiced. This is a 1st class vehicle and in this class I don't think you'll find a better car. Android Car Play...NFC immediate bluetooth linking, incredible 10 speaker sound system, ...wow.
I pick mine up tomorrow !!
Jim DeLuco I agree on the exterior!! I don't care for it but I also went to see them and I do like the new features! I have a 16 and have had an accord since I was 16, still debating on getting the new one, I like my current accord exterior and interior too much to jump on the 18
What other cars did you drive in this class?
I also test drove the Touring model and the new Accord won me over. I decided to get a silver EX. It’s on order and will be coming later this month.
I just picked up mine earlier this week. Great family car yet very fun to drive!
Don't you buy these cars to last 8-12 years, or do you enjoy leasing vehicles every few years?
I love everything about my silver EX, except the plastic steering wheel. A lot of cars come with leather (real/faux) steering wheels on their mid level trims, but not Hondas. ended up swapping the plastic one for a brand new leather one from the Touring model. Was very easy and just needed to carefully swap out the plastic button surrounds to the new steering wheel. Now this car feels perfect!
Do you still own your EX? And how's the ownership experience so far, if you do?
@@bmlove81sucks no one responded to you. I've been owning mine since 2019. It's a 2018 EX 1.5T
I love it, still do! Downsides are the speakers quite honestly. I've had a few issues, 90k, 1 fuel injector failed (that was a surprise to me), and at 70k, my AC compressor kinda melted and seized in the off position and so did the clutch (idk how that happened.... 🤔 Never got an answer as to what may have happened).
Other than that, no other issues. Drives like a charm! Still drives great! I love my Honda.
I got my Honda from Carmax knowing I wanted the 150,000m warranty incase anything happens to my car. The extended warranty has covered both repairs so far so I'm delighted with it still. I can't speak the same for those who had to pay out of pocket for out if warranty work. 😬
@@Justin109MWC this was great to hear, thanks for the response!!
Blessed and thankful for getting the 2.0T Touring in crystal black pearl
My 2018 Accord 1.5T just had a fuel injector fail at 58k error code P0172 (posted on my channel). Modern Honda look amazing but once the 3yr/36k warranty expires you're on your own and you have no idea how expensive modern Honda engines are to fix. Oil changed at 80%, Shell regular used 80% of the time, always did warm up the car in the winter. Dealer so out of touch they recommended brake fluid replacement at 30k. I've never seen this part fail in ANY of my past cars. When asked why the injector failed so early Dealer said they see them all the time and cost of replacement is $1600-$2500 (must replace all 4) and the new injectors warranty is only for 12k/12mos! I was in love and bought the 1st Accord on the lot with series ending in -0001 but when I made a case with Honda to see if it could be part of a bad batch all I got was the VM of the case manager for weeks on end. Fool me once shame on me, fool me twice...
This guy does such a great job on these videos! I love watching his videos. He is very relaxed, knows the information and is clear and detailed about each vehicle. This kid seems so comfortable in front of a camera. That's a hard thing to find in these videos. So many people seem nervous and stiff. This kid should go to work on his own show maybe. I watch a show called TFL on youtube a lot and I could see this kid starting a show and kicking their butt in viewers. I saw the newer videos and this kid is not in them. Why? No offense to the new guy but he is not even in the ball park of being as good as this kid is. It's nice to watch someone who clearly knows what they are talking about. What happened to this kid? Bring him back darn it! ha
I got really excited about this car as he did
You have a bright future reviewing cars. Hope to see your 1million sub.
Thanks! I enjoy it.
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Hey its Steve Rogers before he got the juice!
Good review. Finally a look at and EX my favorite trim nicest before you are stuck with leather.
I'm not a fan of leather car seats either. Thanks for the support!
Plus leather comes from animal cruelty so no leather at all!
Hector F. Torres...We're going to eat them anyway.. Might as well sit on them too :)
oh brother
I don't get why Honda doesn't put leather wrapped steering wheels on EX models. It is the mid trim level and the Accord Sport has one.
DJ Wheat car Reviews yeah makes no sense, I feel like the ex doesn’t make much sense to buy without leather
that why you need to by the EX-L
Hey Hollis welcome back. Very detailed review. Gorgeous Accord, beautiful lines (and the registration plate even has my initials!). Wish we had the new Accord in the UK.
I have a 2018 EX and regualarly get 42 MPG on long trips driving 70-75 MPH on cruise control.
Does the EX come with the brake hold feature?
I have a question. I noticed on the specs that the fuel tank size has dropped from 17 gallons on the 9th gen to 14.5. My question is from a full tank, what does the cruising range read on the trip computer.
I cannot comment on what the trip computer reads out, but if you take the 14.5 and multiply it by the EPA estimated 38MPG highway on the EX I was in you come up with 551. Shave off a gallon (so you don't run dry) and you are still left with 513 miles. You MPG will be dependent on where and how you are driving of course.
@@GrapponeAutomotiveGroup i have a 2021 Accord Sport SE, and I am getting 34.1mpg! I drive about 13 miles to work.
I went to see the touring yesterday and its solid, has a high end feel and is loaded with features you could never get in a premium brand for the money. While I would prefer a smaller car (sorry the Civic is too butt ugly for me) I cant afford a BMW or Audi with similar options.This Accord gives you a lot of bang for your buck - period.
If you're looking for a smaller, but similar, car - consider the Acura TLX.
LOL! This Accord looks just like the Civic from the side profile. I know cuz I own a 2016 Civic. It have the same large chrome on the upper front grill and the quarter looks like my civic.
Great new look. i dont understand how anyone would like the previous body type lmao
Awaiting manual transmission model review...
Like it love the interior but disappointed that Honda still does not offer leather wrap steering wheels on non leather models. I like An ex with cloth interior but I want a leather steering wheel
I may have a solution for you! The Sport trim comes with a leather wrapped steering wheel. The Sport 1.5T is based on the LX, BUT if you want more equipment (a la EX) the Sport 2.0T coming in November is based on the EX trim level. Or if you'd rather have an LX or EX with a leather wrapped wheel, you can get the Heated Steering Wheel from Honda which is wrapped in leather.
You should see if you can replace it with a leather wrapped one?
Great review young man! I'll be getting one of these next month. One comment if I may. I think the hard plastic on the rear doors might also be because Honda knows kids will primarily be riding back there and they figured a soft touch material would get too beaten up. Also, I was curious if you might know this. Can you, on the EX model, roll all the windows down at the same time? Keep up the great reviews.
You can if you use the remote to open the windows. Press the unlock button twice to unlock all doors, on the second press hold the button for the windows to open. They will keep opening until you let go or they are fully down. As for a one press auto up/down feature, that is for the front windows only.
Grappone Automotive Group...Sorry, that's what I meant...with the keyfob. Thank you for the quick answer :)
You are very welcome, glad I could help!
Car update?
@@jonathanmartinez9109 I have the the 2022 Accord Sport 2.0 now and love it.
not a fan of the backend cause of the taillights but if they deleted the bottom piece taillight on the trunk I think I’d look better in my opinion
Please don't complain about the hard plastics. No one cares .... It's a good reliable car !
Tell that to the numerous owners who suffered blown head gaskets, oil dilution, and injector failures-even with stringent maintenance.
I noticed we get vent at the back from EX trim.
I would hold off on buying this generation turbo engine Honda Accord. I think it would be better to wait for 2 generations of turbo in order to assess the performance of the new turbo engine.
This is the same 1.5T that has been in the Civic since 2016 and the CR-V since 2017. Each iteration has some tweaks that produce more power from the same unit.
trankt54155 thinking the same
Do people buy cars? I haven't met anyone who own a car. One word for you: LEASE. In 24/36 month you get new car. Never worry about maintenance or re-sale. Enjoy!
but then you make monthly payments forever. With a Honda, make payments for four years, then no payments for the rest of the life of the car.
Its like saying : "But you need to buy a meal forever". Of cause you make payments, so? But in your scenario in 3-4 years paid off vehicle is old, full of scratches, had outdated technology, require new parts. Who has time and desire to deal with that mess? Maybe some people do.
To each his own.
Lease and only lease.
Great review! Very enjoyable! Thank you.
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!
Nice job with the review!
I'm trying to figure out why the 1.5 turbo is better than the 2.4 regular four. Hp is about the same, mpg aren't much different. More complications to go wrong. I hope the capless fuel filler isn't made by the supplier who makes the Ford one. The trunk got bigger, but the gas tank got smaller. I love my huge tank in my '14.
thank you for your explanation.
Thank you for watching!
Honda should have side visors to be able to fold in electronically garage doors not wide enough to make sure no contact
only thing i dont like is the tail lights. honda always seems to add extra reflectors where they dont need them. the back would look a lot better without the extra reflector on the trunk under the tail light.
Honda should throw the 1.5L engine from the Civic into the HR-V without any modification and I'll then buy and HR-V instead of the HRV. Don't need the larger CUV but l want more pep to it. Gas mileage wise it's similar. Great review.
I keep hoping for that to happen as well! It would make for one heck of a compact CUV!
Great review sir. Thank you
Impressive design but they opened up the lower grille a bit too much, showing the intercooler... no protection for bugs and debris. However, I noticed that they did put protection there in the Hybrid trims.
I was thinking on a similar note but more so in regards to the Honda Sensing location. Here in New England my concern is road sand/salt and snow blocking the sensor. Often times you have to blast through a snow bank, I'm interested in seeing how this holds up.
A valid concern indeed... keep up the good work!
I believe the sensor is heated.
good job on the review
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The stock speakers can be upgraded with $20 on Amazon lol. I was so disappointed by the speakers and replaced them immediately. They might have spent $2 per speaker in this car, what a sham.
I also watched the Grappone Automotive Group
's review of the 2018 Camry LE. Your review had very positive things to say about the Camry. In your opinion which is the better choice, the Accord 1.5T or the Camry LE? and why?
You are correct, I was greatly impressed by the new Camry. The Camry is a comfortable, reliable, safe and now enjoyable sedan to drive. In the past, never would I think of Camry as anything other than bland. Now it has some real life to it. Coupled with good styling and Toyota has a nice sedan in their hands. With that being said, the Accord still wins my heart. The driving dynamics in the Accord are just so enjoyable. It can easily carve up the corners of your favorite streets and that evening take you to a fine event in comfort and style. I also really like the technology in the Accord - AppleCarPlay/Android Auto are both standard which to me is important. The cherry on top, if you will, is the availability of a manual transmission in the Accord - I'm sold.
Grappone Automotive Group what real life mpg are you getting? Also , should I worry about CVT? I test drive EX past weekend and what can I say I fell in love.☺
Do you think the interior material quality and sound insulation are at a premium level?
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Love this video and the details you cover! I recently purchased the 2.0T sport model and I was wondering how you managed to keep the RPM's showing on the tachometer while still navigating the menu? Every time i go into the menu my RPM's dont show and i drive the 6 speed manual :/
Thanks for the info!
First of all congrats, that's a sharp looking car! On your stereo go to settings > vehicle > meter setup > tachometer > On/Off - you should be good after that!
Where do your elbows rest when youre driving? I have a 2016 accord ex-l and I've been bummed that the center console and left door panel arm rests are too low for me to really rest my arms on them.
I'm not very tall, so that may have something to do with it, but my elbows were on the door and center arm rests.
I was looking to buy a used car for the past year and but I was worried about the high insurance on my G2 license so i waited until I got my full G license this month but now I realize how stupid that was because the prices are sky high for all the cars. I was thinking of used 2018 accord or 2016-17 acura tlx. just unlucky i guess :(
Does The Lx or Sport model either have external truck button? Also does the 2019 version of the Lx or Sport model have it as well?
Id never buy one with the 1.5T.Oil dilution problems.
So for the high beam light on 2018 ex model is not led?
I believe there are some downside feathers to the 2018 Accord that the tour guide neglected to mention.
To name just a few, the tour guide didn't mention that the alloy wheels stick out further than the tires so when you're parallel parking and you get too close to the curb, instead of brushing the tires you damage the expensive alloy wheels. That's only the beginning. Whenever you go in for service, they'll want to rotate your tires for free. Of course! That will put another wheel in position to be damaged while parking. They’re not so dumb. Alloy wheels are around $200+ each.
This one is for men. With a suit or sports jacket on, try to connect your seat belt. The connector is down between the seat and the center counsel so it’s very hard to do, bad design.
Be careful doing straight in perpendicular parking. Chances are very good that you will scrape the bottom of your car on the curb before the front wheels touch the curb. And by all means don't bump into anything more rigid than a beach ball. The whole front end is plastic (even the parts that guard the Honda Sensing unit and the intercooler). Are you surprised that the tour guide didn't mention any of this? I'm not.
One more thing, and if you don’t laugh you have no sense of humor. Did you notice the speedometer? It goes to 160 mph. The car’s engine is red-lined at around 100 mph. I think it has to do with Toyota’s speedometer that goes to 140 mph. I wonder if the designers figured the Honda owner will get more girls with a higher number on the speedometer. You should ask.
Thanks, tour guide, for the tour.
can we get an idle test put car in drive put u foot on brake and put two bottle of waters 3/4 empty in cup holders and record it
You're short thats why it appears larger in the backseat for you lol but its actually pretty roomy my friend has the Sport
Imo the sport is more of an upgrade from the base model than the ex
Does the engine still have engine oil and transmission fuel dipsticks for self service?
Yes
Thank you.
@ 3:42 go get my golf clubs "aahhh" theres a knowledgeable car guy in my trunk
Have Ex and EX-L diferences?
10:36-10:48 when you mentioned the system alert on the screen. Do you need special setting for that? I have an EX and all it does is beep if I changed lane and there's a car there
Great question! At this point I was referring specifically to the rear cross traffic alert. When in reverse, with that option turned on, the backup camera (screen I was talking about) will show flashing orange arrows in the direction that traffic is coming from in addition to the beeping that you are accustom to. Hopefully this helps!!
Great review! My EX gives me 41 MPG without Econ mode on. My brother-in-law has an LX and he gets 40-41 as well. Wonder if others have had similar mpg?
I just got a 2019 Accord Sport 1.5t., CVT. My first tank averaged 25 mpg.
Rea Ality, it will take atleast few weeks before the efficiency begins to increase. I had low average until the engine began to ‘break in’ and accustomed to my driving habits. It also helps to drive smoothly thus reducing the load on the engine. Initially, the car has few miles on it and very few data points for the computer to compute actual efficiency.
@@yashmehta7152, After I had 1200 miles on it, I drove it on a 130-mile trip and back, within a seven-hour period, and averaged over 31 mpg.
Hows the acceleration on the 1.5?
Hollis - Are you in sales with Grappone?
Nope, I work in our Marketing Department handling our websites and TH-cam.
Don’t these have an oil dilution problem
Cost cutting from front materials to back is such a disappointing move. It's so noticeable and obvious.
oh please..minor and nobody will even notice
dude...really? So minor, who cares.
they removed sunroof in 2019 Accord 1.5T
Whaaat that sucks
Can you please review the 2020.
What about bugs all up in ya grill? That would bug the hell out of me! You would always have to go to a wand car wash to blast them off!
Daetron Sanders Yup, one of the downside of this car. I only likes the headlights of the car, nothing else.
I mean! Bugs get on all grills! But it seems like it would be an eye sore seeing them down in there and you can’t get to them. Plus they are baked on the inner cooler! Lol!
This EX has a 60/40 rear seat. But you can fold down either "half".........
looks like it will vibrate n shake when in idle
This vehicle or an Infiniti Q50 🤔
maintenance and fuel cost over the years will def differ
I miss the duo screen.
Love my Honda
I kind of dont like the buttons for the 2.0T CVT..
It seems that they are quite polarizing, there have been many comments regarding them. On the bright side, an excellent 10-speed automatic transmission comes attached to those buttons on the 2.0T.
...tHE 2.0 LITER MAY HAVE A 10 SPEED AUTO...
...BUT IT DOES NOT HAVE A GEAR /STICK...IT HAS A ROTORTORY NOB...;-(....
Not a rotary knob but a push button gear selector.
A turbo for a daily driver is a no go for me. That means you need oil changes every 3,000 miles and you pretty much have to use synthetic oil. I'll be looking at a Camry instead or a 2017 accord.
markanders250 No it doesn’t mean you need an oil change every 3000. Plus almost every manufacturer is going with turbos so good luck finding naturally aspirated in the future.
I can understand your concern @markanders250, it may be helpful to hear that my CR-V with the same 1.5T only requests oil changes every 6-8k miles depending on how the computer has calculated my driving. Honda does use a synthetic oil, but the quantity is small given the size engine and is only around $40 for a change. Toyota has used synthetic oil for years, they have chosen to do 10k oil changes.
markanders250 I've had 2 turbo cars. Neither needs that early of an oil change lmao 7-10k on synthetic depending on the calibration of the car
What I know is that most of new cars are using synthetic oil instead of regular oil like before.
that might've been true about turbo cars from the past, I had '86 merkur xr4ti and the turbo always ran super hot and cooked oil. today's turbos are oil and/or water cooled and 8-10k miles on full synth oil will be ok.
What kind of ray bays are those?
Meteor Special Editions
I don't like the 2018 accord I got a 2017 Honda accord touring v6 sedan last week because I didn't like the look of the 2018 the 2017 looks better
kay
So why are you watching and commenting on this video?
He can do what ever he wants. 2017 Accord looks better... 2018 Toyota Camry looks very aggressive...
The 2018 Accord dash looks waaay better
totally disagree...the 2017 looks dated compared to the 2018, and the dashboard on the 2017 is a mess
Why is a 6 speed manual better?
It's all down to personal taste. A manual transmission gives the driver a significantly more connected feel to the car, whereas an automatic transmission nowadays typically yields slightly higher MPG's. It's all about what you are looking for in a car!
great video
I’ll wait for the facelift when they fix that tail light. I just can’t get over it. It’s the one simple thing that will stop me from getting this Accord even though everything else is great. Ughhh🤮
How much is this EX 1.5T AT listed for?
Retail for this is $28,345
Thank you.
$28G is pretty steep. My Accord has only 105k miles and is 13 years old (2004 EX I4). I figure I can hold on to her for another 10 years and squeeze another 100k (10k miles driving per year) out of her to save on car payments. I figure in 10 yrs I can more than double $28G by investing that amount (1.08^^10X$28G=$60.45G) at 8% annual compounded interest.
Keep in mind, the 28G is what Honda suggests for Retail. Honda doesn't allow me to disclose our actual sale price for anyone but the intended recipient to view (so I can't post it here), but I can tell you it's less than the suggested retail.
You aren't even looking to buy a car then...why are you here.
Check for gas in the oil. I thought the 1.5T was a 4-cycle engine.
NEEDS A LOCKING GAS CAP STILL. I KNOW IT LOCKS WHEN DOORS ARE, BUT STILL DONT TRUST.
They all come with sunroof?
The LX and Sport 1.5T do not have them. All Accord's EX trim level and above come with a sunroof.
Dang.
Thanks
love it
This is not a review, it´s just a demonstration of feautures.
Hello Hollis. We corresponded a year ago, when I was looking at Cars. I got a 2017 accord touring last October, black on black. It has 6,400 miles. Do you think the 18 is worth trading in my 17? How much money would I loose? I have about 15K paid off. Is the 18 that much better to make a trade in? Or should I try to quelch my impulsive behavior? You're a good man, Hollis. My inquiry might be reflective of the questions of your other fans. Hope you have time to say hello.
Hey Paul, I do remember chatting last year. Congrats again on your Touring - those are NICE. I wish I drove as little as you do, I put that amount of miles on my CR-V in only 4 months! Since I don't work in sales, I'm honestly not the person to quote you on prices. The last thing I want is to give out misinformation. I can't recall, are you local? We actually have a team dedicated solely to determine whether our Honda guests are in a positive equity position or not regardless of buying from us, I know they would be able to give you a proper answer. You can find all their info on our site (grapponehonda.com/vehicle-equity-program/). Enjoy your ride man, whichever way you go!
Thanks Hollis. Last year, I was between the six, the camry, fusion and accord. The six had no V6, the fusion wasn't as reliable and the accord beat the camry with enthusiasts. I became a car buff with youtube and I thought I found the solution: Many people still like the 2017. Although the two screen might seem dated, it's still pretty nice. So here's what I aim to do. 1) Pay off my current car; if I feel impulsive, I would be wiser to make these decisions with a paid off car. 2) I can upgrade my 2017 with a pin stripe, spoiler, hood thing on top (whatever that's called), ambient lighting....someone else on youtube put lots of things in his 2017. I think a totally decked out 2017 might be as appreciated as the new 2018's. Also, Hollis, perhaps you have some insight into the following, and I'm sure many of your fans are wondering the same thing: Will the 2.0 turbo in the long run be as reliable as the V6? That is a good question and perhaps you may have an opinion? Likewise, I'll still do my homework for the new accord. Paul
Keep your V6. It's already depreciated by ~25%. 10th Gen long term reliability is unknown yet.
Hello Chongolongos. Thank you very much for the reply, for I greatly appreciate it. Well, you know how it is..When you buy, you obscess.....The hard cycle. So I kept getting videos and I kept watching them. Anyway, you're right. I'm not going to do a trade in, but rather get tinted windows, a stripe and perhaps some window guards. Now that I think of it, a supped up 2017 might outclass the 18. I'll keep my car. I agree about the lack of data and I feel the V6 will last longer
Paul Dwyer keep your 17 for sure
Love ❤️ it
No place for a full sized spare tire & wheel... Honda can keep them.
How can I rich you
@7:45 woman waiting by the door.
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Lol that's Kathy, she helps me film these videos.
Love Hondas, but I would rather have a smaller trunk and instead a fuel tank bigger than a pathetic 14 gallons.
Most other midsize sedans have a 17 gallon fuel tank.
It's just the twilight that kills the overall look
Nthier warranty is all a scam though unless it changed since 2016 in USA a guy got a civic an and accord took both ov reading on stadium truck type track stuff broke the guy took the cars to be fixed and get told warranty wouldn’t cover it so yeh don’t bother warrenty is just to pocket money and give a misconception they stand behind what they make even the stadium tuck did better and the track was made for the trucks
can u get leather with the ex model
Gerald Williams yes
nice inside ugly outside specially the back. they need to make it more aggressive
Look low in the but back sit high
SOHC Turbo on Accord?Too stress on your single cam, id rather get the DOHC non turbo much better and not much stress pressure on your cam...like Camry..Honda should get the Accord on dohc much better...
He’s a honda plant. Very biased all the time
Hyundai Sonata is bigger and more adjustable
Camera lady @7:33
It was unintentional, but I think gave our video a real honest feel. If nothing else, it's comical!
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It is a great video; well put together and very informative video. Yes probably does give it that honest feel. I have the same color Accord; specifically the 1.5 EXL (cvt).
Let's call it "Crap Claws" instead of "C" shape on those rear tail light. Haha! Honda could've done better with them rear tail lamps.
Good luck when you get to 80 thousand miles, turbo engine sucks...
accords last forever..take the Toyota fan boy crap somewhere else
How do you get your car to 80K miles in 36 months? A lease lasts 3 years and after that you get brand new car; thus you will never see more then 40K at the end of a lease.
throw an engine cover on that motor.
The most uncomfortable front seats. After two hours of driving got backache and considering selling it. Never buy Honda again.
Sorry to hear that your uncomfortable in your seat. It took me a week or two to find the exact settings of backrest angle, lumbar position and seat bottom pitch to really settle in - I hope it all works out for you!
CVT means 'Continuously Variable TRANSMISSION'...no need to say 'Transmission' after CVT, Mr. Car Guy......
Just like when people say they need to find an ATM machine. Thank you for watching
this has heated seats and remote start correct? what was the sticker price for this one?
Correct, the EX and above trim levels come with heated front seats and remote start. The Retail on a 2018 Accord EX starts at $27,470. Thanks for watching!