2021 Honda Accord - Refreshed and Even Better
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- The new 2021 Honda Accord is Refreshed and Even Better! The new accord gets a new exterior look, interior changes, new sport SE trim, and powertrain changes. Is this the best midsize sedan out there? Find out.
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I've watched a lot of videos on 2021 accord and this is one of the best
Some one is erasing comments and I don't like pruis
I came here expecting yet another underwhelming and annoying auto overview/review. I was let down. You had nice camera work, no umms and uhhs, no God awful puns, no fanboy bias or baseless hate. You made a nice video man. Well done!
The Accord one of the best car ever made
Honda in general rather....
Not the 2003, 2007,2008, and now the 2018 model years. Lowest customer satisfaction those years. My 2018 Accord Ex-l is a lemon.
Someday i will buy this Accord 10!
For now, i own 16 years old Accord CL9.
4 Runner
I was going to buy the Camry, but i think the Accord looks much better...Good Review
Accord looks better indeed. But they don't tell you that insuring Accord is more expensive than Camry.
@@myytchannel6632 really??? Do u know why???
I've only been in the new Accord once, but iirc the seat felt really low or the windows high making the car feel huge. I'm a smaller person, but it made me think twice about considering it. Felt the same in the Sonata I think.
@@CarlosMartinez-mr1qb Yes. Really. Supposedly, they are more stolen by thieves and the riks are more stolen too. So, it seems owning one is more risky to an Insurance company that they may be paying some money out. Also, a lot more people mod it than people mod a Camry. Those are some of the factors that make it a little more risky to insure. Hence, they make owners pay a bit more. As it is a popular car on insurance claims.
@@pttthhh thank u
Picking up my new EX-L tomorrow. Can't wait to see all of this for myself!
I am a long time Honda owner, bought my first one in the 1980's and never bought any other brand. You can watch videos like this and it is very helpful. I currently own a 2014 Accord, today I went for a test drive of the Accord Touring and all I can say is Wow !! Plenty of power and performance, forget the relatively smaller HP numbers, this car was so impressive I bought one today. Do yourself a favor and drive one of these cars with that 2.0Turbo engine !!
I’m getting one as a graduation gift. I’m such a Honda fan boy. Glad to see someone who’s been in the game for over 40 years!!
@@f22jax enjoy ! I have owned my new 2021 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T for about ten months now, and I love it more every day ! I am sure you will love it as well ! Congratulations on graduation !!
@@warrensmith5150 Thanks, man!
Having been a Honda/Acura customer for 35 years, my 2 cents are 1. Would like to see more power seat options on passenger side, 2. Some of the higher trims get 19 inch tires only - on bad roads, that can be jarring - there should have been an 18 inch option, especially for the Hybrid Touring trim, and 3. The Accord is always dumbed down a little so that the Acura TLX is relevant. If Honda can have reclining rear seats and a few more more features for rear seat passengers, they have the world’s best sedan under $75,000, at nearly half the price.
They also play with the horses 🤷🏾♂️
MOM. SUE. GENOVESE
I just picked up my 2021 Touring in Radiant Red two days ago and am very happy it. The cabin is very quiet, and the acceleration is fantastic for a four cylinder car. Overall, it has the feel a more expensive car than it is.
Congrats!
This has to be one of the unrefreshed refreshes I've seen in a while.
Have yo seen the "refreshed" odyssey? It looks like a pre-redesign.
This comment made me laugh so hard man
You should see the ALL NEW Lexus IS
So glad I got the 2020, last year for the 2.0 6MT! Automatic and paddle shifters are so lame.
LMAO.. exactly! Only noticeable difference is headlights and fog lights 😂😂
You forgot to mention that the accord offers auto start for free with the key for. You have to pay for remote connect on toyota
If that's the case, Toyota is wrong!
That was a great review. You covered all of the important things to consider when buying a car. Clear, concise and to the point.
Thanks Maz!
Great Presentation! I test drove a 2020 Camry at 6’1” 200lbs I felt like I was shoe horned in the car. I hated it. I never drove it. I came to the Accord and like you said World of difference.. Throttles Drag Stripped the Accord and the Base Mustang and The Accord (Family Car) Gave the Mustang a good run neck and neck. The Mustang won by a tenth of a second but they couldn’t get over how fast the Accord is. And of course how upscale it is.
Hey Gene! Yes the Camry does feel substantially smaller most due to the lower roof and the Accord is pretty darn quick :).
My advice to anyone considering a 1.5: don't do it! You have no idea how much the 2.0t is worth it. I went from a 6MT 8th Gen coupe to a 2018 2.0t sport and don't miss the displacement at all. Handling, yes, but a sway bar fixed that easily. The J35 is a near perfect 6 cylinder but the turbo K20 in these is way more fun if you're coming from a V6/I6. The Lemon Factor also did 3 dyno pulls on a stock 2019 touring and it wound up averaging **236/269 at the wheels which translates to 280/310 at the crank which is a far cry from the Honda numbers which are 252/272** It's also not a 'detuned' Type-R engine, it has a completely different turbo.
I will never buy anything but Honda. Best vehicle in the world period.
I love my 2020 exl 2.0, its quiet & comfortable for city driving but fast and easy to zoom in & out of lanes on the highway. The 10 speed transmission definitely makes it a smooth ride and easy to hit 85mph if not paying attention to dash
This Touring trim Accord looks amazing in this color combo.
I agree!
Do you know what is the name of this color?
I am sure they dont call it white!
Also i think they charge you 400 $ for this color!
Correct me if i am wrong please
You're reviews are excellent. I recently purchased a Honda Civic Sport for my daughter. We were cross shopping the Toyota Corolla and your review was very helpful in our final decision.
Thanks Mark, glad I was able to help.
Best car reviewer on youtube. Love your videos. Keep it up.
Thank you!
This is such a beauty.
It might surprised you but the 2.0T Accord is faster than 3.5 N/A V6 Camry and 2.5T Mazda 6.
won’t surprise anybody that’s done their research
The Mazda 6 is faster
@@ImYoutubing247 no it’s not, watch the videos. it’s the slowest of the 3
@@emmetttill7674 watch what videos? It’s the fastest
@@ImYoutubing247 type accord, camry, mazda6 drag race... oh and make sure you got tissues handy 🤣
Own a 2018 2.0t sport 10 at with 25k and has been great. Impressive power for what it is. Only thing I'd change is the rim. Needs 18 to improve ride. Overall great car for the money
Finally some nice looking wheels again. The wheels on the last sport model were the best looking ones and this one looks similar
Great review. You deserve more subs.
Thank you!
My husband bought me one today loving it 😊Tnx for review 🌸
Love your honest review. If there was something you didn't like, you'd say so. I owned a 2012. Bought new. I never had one single problem with it! Not even a light bulb. I did trade it in on a 2019 ridgeline which I like too. Looks like to me the 2021 Accord is a fantastic car!
Thank you! I try to tell it like it is. I had a 2017 Ridgeline and loved it! Make sure you check out my door hack video.
Kim I’m in the market and I’m stuck between the 2021 Accord 2.0T and the 2021 Ridgeline. I’m a firefighter and all my guys at the fire station of course have either F-150 ,Ram or Chevy. I mentioned to them how I like the Ridgeline and you should have heard the comments. “ It’s not a real truck” and many more comments. That however doesn’t bother me, I like it and will be the one paying for it. What’s the Pro’s and Con’s to the Ridgeline if any ? If I do go Ridgeline I want the model with the Gold rims.
As a recent (3 mos.) owner of a 2020 Touring, I basically agree. It's a lot of car for the money, and the sport mode with the 10 spd and 2.0 is remarkably good. Between normal, sport, and eco, the car really is a chameleon that does a lot very well. My mild criticisms of the car are; 1) the turning radius must be the largest in the world for a car this size. It really is truck-like. 2) I love the huge trunk, but it needs some tie-downs or other anchors so that you can secure items somehow, since there are no side pockets or anything, 3) the seat ventilation is OK, not remarkable, but then again it's doing what it says it is - circulating cabin air, not specifically cooling.
Thanks for sharing Jim. Didn't notice the turning radius, will pay attention to it next time. Yup I agree with your 2nd and 3rd points.
An outstanding review of a gorgeous car!
Thanks Darren!
I would call it that ..
the sport is gorgeous-er
The summary of your review on this Accord is "fantastic"
Oil leaks and ALL ..LOL
I absolutely love my '20 Accord Touring 2.0T. Was planning to replace it with the all new '23 Accord Touring 2.0T until discovering that Honda abandoned their performance variant of the Accord making the top engine option for '23, the 204 hp hybrid engine. I'm not "upgrading" to give up 27 lb ft of torque and 48 hp. Very disappointed with Honda. I will likely snag a super low mileage '21 or '22 Accord Touring 2.0T and hold it until I decide what car to buy next. Have owned Hondas and Acuras since 1985 and I will very likely leave them since they forsook any performance version of the Accord. They offer the Civic in Si and Type R variants but turn their backs on the Accord and on customers like me. However, the '18 - '22 2.0T Accords are so good, I will not mind owning one for a few more years.
Love my 2020 Accord Touring wheels. 2021 look like aftermarket. My opinion
Yeah those wheels look odd and aftermarket. I have a 2020 Sport 2.0T and I LOVE my wheels and how attractive/aggressive the car looks. There are some tech and amenities disadvantages but in terms of driving/handling/engine/performance, the Honda wins.
They need to hurry up and change those tail lights and this thang will be on 🔥
yeah the rear tail and brake lights look like shit
@@trulux8395 They look like total shit. I will never buy a Honda with those abominations.
@@HULKHOGAN1 the whole design sucks. When I first saw the taillights I thought I could live with it. But then you turn them on. The brake lights look like the fucking afterthought of the century. It’s a shame that the potential for such a sharp looking car got ruined🤮🤮
@@trulux8395 The worst part is that Honda knows people hate it, yet the company stubbornly keeps it. It's like they're actively pushing people to Toyota or Lexus.
@@HULKHOGAN1 I don’t get it. These automakers throw all their money at the front of the car and let the secretary in their customer service department design the rear
Rims almost identical to 2017 Accord Sport Special Edition, I don’t think that’s a refresh :)))
They do .... More retro look ... throw back ..
Yes, when I accelerate in my 2.0T Sport...I just smile and see everyone in my rear view mirror!!😃
:)
Rim thieves rubbin their hands like birdman
LOL! Lock your car in the garage. I ain’t ‘gon say it no mo
@@slickpanther06 for sure ..the wheel locks don`t work ..even advanced ones .
*like a fly on poop*
It’s unfortunate the sonic grey wasn’t available with ivory interior, just the white and red exterior colors get the ivory interior options
great job, very detailed. important info is also noted. the best I've seen so far
Bought 22 accord 2.0 turbo sport. Great car!
Except one major pain. My right knee is pressed against the center console continuously. To elevate this incrementally is to lower the seat all the way and back it up slightly. I am 6'1". With long legs. So I will be taking this on a long road trip and we will see how that goes. Adoptive cruise control should help as I can move my feet back and bend my leg over the gear selector area. Overall it is the most fun car I've ever driven. And I will need to get used to the knee room. Thought about cutting part of the center console out with a small dremel.
The benchmark
Only reviewer I trust on youtube. wish I saw your review on the new Highlander before I signed the lease. I still traded it in for a new RDX even though I lost quite a bit of money. That’s how much I hated the new Highlander. As expected, your review on the RDX was spot on, very accurate
Thanks Martin, I appreciate it.
If you're looking at this car, one thing you should pay attention to are the brakes. I test drove two other Accord models because when I drove the first one I thought there was something wrong with the brakes or they had some defect. I was wrong, there was nothing wrong with the vehicles and that was the intended feel of the braking system. In the Touring 2.0 (and I believe the non-sport models) they have zero communication and are spongy. Your foot and ankle get easily fatigued, as you have to hold your foot in place because there is no resistance to the pedal; that is if your're a *soft and smooth braker:* good at modulating the pedal to reduce negative pitch and "jolting" motions for you and your passengers. I find that difficult because I don't know and* can't feel the bite point, when the brakes engage, precisely how fast the car is decelerating, and when it's crawling *(in every other car I've driven you can feel the motion/movement of rotors through the brakes, but you can't in the accord. That's the most concerning part of this car because you don't realize when the car is slowly creeping forward and can be potentially dangerous. Especially if you're in stop and go traffic, a dense line of cars, or stopped near close objects.) All of this may not be a concern for you, or you may even like the numbness of the brakes, but it's still something to keep in the back of your mind when you're test driving the car.
Surprise! For 2021 Honda has improved the brake feel. It’s now smoother. They also made the throttle inputs better.
I'm surprised they haven't mentioned if they are releasing a 50th anniversary edition this year.
Awesome 👍 review 👍 awesome car not too many changes which is good not to mess with a great thing. Just like my 2020 2.0T Sport, I wish Sport trim have HPD package or adaptive sports suspension and more power and torque than base, but even without that I'm still loving and impressed with it after 8 months.
Drivers Only, Great review. I love the way you tell it like it is. Is the EX or EXL as quiet as the touring? Also, I have heard that the tire noise seeps into the cabin. What is your view on tire noise coming into the cabin, for the Accord? Thanks!!!
Tire noise definitely comes through the cabin. I have the sport 1.5t 2020 and you can hear the tires noise inside, but it depends on the road on highways they are not noticeable and they are very quiet, but on local road is where you will hear the noise.
@@dozie6650 yeah, I have the 2018 sport 1.5...on decent roadways very quiet...its a bit loud on rougher roads
You should record in 4k 👍
I own 2014 Honda Accord. No issue so far. I get close to 40MPG in the high way.
Can you do the 2021 Acura TLX and maybe do a comparison???
Great review, i have a question for any honda technician/ mechanic, I'm looking to buy a 2021 accord sport, my question is on this turbo charge engines is the 1.5 4 cylinder a good engine? Some people say is not , i thought the 6 cylinder have the issues. Or should i go for the 4 cylinder with the 2.0?
Thank you so much.
5.7 seconds with a 10 speed...this car looks a real keeper you could have for a very long time
that’s a high number, i saw a kid do 5.2 stock
I’ll split the difference. Motor trend lists the 0-60 on the 2.0t at 5.5 seconds
To those considering LX. Don't. Get the next model up or another car entirely. What you don't feel in the 10-15 minute test drive is the delayed onset of misery from the uncomfortable seats. I've had the car for a week, after so much research and test drives at various dealers.. worst purchase ever. The lumbar "support" presses against your lower back unlike any other car (and I've owned a 2015 LX and 2000 LX, and of course driven other cars without adjustable lumbar), but this is on another level. The seat lacks cushion for your rear, and has minimal thigh support. The result is ridiculous lower back pain, butt pain, tingly sensations in your leg and foot... and you just can't get comfortable. Really great. My girlfriend also can't sit in the passenger's seat for more than 15 minutes without discomfort. Awesome. Just what we wanted for driving anywhere to do anything. Now I have to invest a good chunk of change into seat covers and cushions for a brand new car. unreal. Such disappointment. depressing really. All that money into a new car after all that time and stress debating.. only to have what I thought was a win in how I felt in the seat, turn into disaster. Run away from the LX, or take a test drive for at least 20 minutes. You're welcome.
Seriously considered this car among luxury cars, it is not as supple, some low res screen, but has almost all the features.
There are a few new features on certain 2021 trims that are not available on any 2020 Accord:
1. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
2. Low-Speed Braking Control
3. Rear passenger seat-belt reminder
4. Rear seat occupant reminder
There’s a couple things you missed. The headlights, fog lights and front fascia are redesigned and you get the full LED treatment. Plus I’ve read in many articles that Honda improved the throttle input in all of its trims for 2021 and made braking smoother for the turbo engines. Not sure about the hybrid trim
I've got the 2020 honda accord touring and this thing has got a loud cabin noise 😑
Trade-off for your 19-inch wheels.
You didn’t think to thoroughly test drive this car before plucking down over $36,000 for it? That’s on you buddy
Warning to those who live in winter climate conditions. I had a 2008 Accord with uncoated factory rear brake calipers that required replacement every 2 years. The salts laid down on the roads rust and seize up the brake calipers. Plus at that point, the rear rotors and pads will also need to be replaced. It's quite an expensive ordeal but not sure if Honda has addressed this issue in its newer models
i hope this 2021 touring is truly as quiet as you say. i drove the 2020 1.5T and was so disappointed i decided to stay away from accords until they fix the tire/wind/road noise. it was uncharacteristically loud. the 1.5T coupled with a CVT is so underwhelming and sluggish.
Rear seat belt in the menu? dont have that on my 2019 lol
Wish they would have blacked out the chrome on the grille like they did with the Civic. I’d also like them to just make it a fastback hatch.
@2:57 "...and traction control"
Note that by default, you cannot turn off the traction control.
Turning it "off", does not turn it off. Rather, it reduces its effect.
If you are taking a turn, and floor the gas, the car will not speed up (maybe only slightly). As you come out of the turn (and the wheel is steering almost straight ahead), that is when the engine will roar, even if you supposedly turned off the traction control.
There is a way to truly turn off the traction control, that is an annoying procedure that you must perform before starting the car. It involves several steps, including the brake pedal and the parking brake.
Once the traction control is really turned off, the car will respond better, especially around turns, because it will not hold back (assuming you are in "Sport" mode).
Now, if you floor the gas around a turn, the car will not save you from your bad driving. It will rev, spin the tires, and take off (or slide and possibly crash).
Straight line acceleration will improve, too (assuming you do not spin the wheels, which you will, if you simply floor it with the traction control all of the way off).
Note that if you press the traction control button, again, you cannot turn it completely off, again, unless you turn off the car and repeat the tedious procedure (which I will list, if anyone asks).
You will know when you really have the traction control completely off, because you will see a symbol continuously flashing on the dashboard. It is directly to the right of the standard traction control symbol that you would see if you did the normal pressing of the traction control button. When you start the car, and everything on the dashboard lights up, you will see the two similar symbols, side-by-side. The one to the right is what blinks when you really have turned off the traction control.
For 99.99% of drivers, none of this will matter. But you should know that the traction control button does not turn off the traction control. It simply diminishes how active it is (unless you do the tedious procedure before you start the car).
Cheers!
Those new wheels for the touring edition look nice and will attract thieves even more now. I have a 2018 2.0Touring and while I haven’t had my rims stolen plenty of people have. Check the forums and some TH-cam videos form unfortunate victims. It’s so bad my local precinct sent a notice in the mail to all late model Accord owners, by doing a DMV search, warning them about this isssue.
Silly as hell to jack model specific rims..
Had a 1991 Honda Civic bought it in 2007 never changed the oil. Added as needed but never changed oil had it until 2015 had 586,000 motor ran like new. Frame rotted removed engine sold it to friend motor is in his hatchback still running.
Those rims are way sexier and now there are more opportunities for thieves to steal and sell rims on high price... new Honda rims are famous for stealing in recent years.. Honda likes to look more fancy on rims but they should improve on more safety to prevent from stealing rims.. provide more strongest rims lug locks and sensors... wheel clamping...
They slapped on 2017 sport rims on the current new generation 😑
Lol not really. The 2017 have a diamond shape and the 2021 doesn’t have that kind of shape and the actual star goes up to the rim tip.
well the 2017 version looks better anyway so it's a good thing...i think it's stupid looking when one side of the car rolls in one direction and the other side another direction...irks me.
cryptorus nice to see you :)
Doing a trade in . Next month on the holiday weekend ...
I wonder how many manual Transformation once they sold in 2019
Does the sport 1.5 have the pushed button gear box
They need to bring back S2k, that will makes thing more exciting
No consumers.
Great Review! Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
I have to disagree on the Cabin noise it may be my roads but I hear the road pretty good
Great job 👏 keep it up
Honda should've made it a 5 door, less expensive version of the A5 SB. The design lines are already perfect for it to be one
Those wheels are sick
mmm...let's get a doctor to take a look at them
Te touring with 19" wheels will have more road noise and less ride comfort than the LX or EX which have 17" wheels. I actually put 16" wheels on my 2010 TSX to improve noise and ride comfort.
Oh sh!t I didn't know crypto George made car reviews too😂😂😂😂
Don't like after the 2017 that year looked great
So happy with my 2017 SE. others including myself will wait for Honda to get that front grille out of production.
Plus has a V6!
Me to !!!!!!!!!!!
Disagree..outside and inside look MUCH better starting in 2018
@@donkey3187 right idk why they 🧢’n
Keep the Japanese car review coming!
American made
the changes ufff 👌👌👌👌
I would have to disagree the reverse camera has very good resolution. I have the same car. The heads up display is very good compared to the camry, mazda 6 etc. and the digital gauges well only the sonata has a better set in the mid size category
Is it not true that 19" wheels with performance tires, while giving great handling, rides more rough on rough roads? Plus, performance tires wear out faster and are more expensive, maybe even a couple of hundred dollars more per set of four. Comments?
Yes if they are performance tires, these are all season tires.
My heart sank when you said the 6 speed manual was no longer available on either selection of engines. RIP 6MT.
Yea sucks :(
I love the giant staplers in the back. You never know when you need to staple some papers.
Lmao
Hi. What would you recommend buying Honda Accord Touring 2021 or Subaru Crosstrek Limited 2021?
Two very different cars, one with awd and one fwd. To me I would get the Accord hands down
Hey, we're all George ! Small world, ADA gains have me checking out Accords.
Accord is fine auto, one of the best
Totally ridiculous the driver screen is not all digital. Still cutting corners with the half and half . Plus, info screen is to small. This is their flagship sedan? Ugh. This is a refresh? Buy one that is 2 years old for half and you are all caught up. Does Honda have any idea how crappy a car rides on rough roads with 19 inch wheels? At least let customer choose.
Are you sure that this model has Heated Steering Wheel? I didn’t see a button for it.
Only in Canada
no heated steering wheel on any Accords
I'll stick with my 2020 2.0 Sport :)
Good for you mate
Love the accords, had a few. Hate that they went to the smaller 4 cylinder and force us to have a problematic turbo.
This is so hot! Why does it remind me of a Mercedes with them gorgeous rims!😍
What about the noise and wind sound isolation inside the cabin ?
I've mentioned it during the drive.
What equipment can I use to protect this car from tailgating collision?
You serious dude? Just move out the way if you gon be a snail & if they touch your back you better be aware and get there license plate
I'm tempted, even though I luv my 2019 Santa Fe SUV.
i love santa fe's! hate the new interior designs of the 2021 i wanted to get one but i'm not so sure anymore
@@kmedado Go for it girl, you will be happy in a short time of ownership !
@@kmedado So also you can get a new 2020 and save $$$$$$$$
One fantastic car
How is acceleration from rolling starts, not from zero. Is there turbo lag?
I never noticed any during all of my drives.
Even with the ugly stapler style taillights these 10th gen accords are the best bang for your buck. Best overall sedan out there hands down
The Camry has the same taillights, except their stapler design faces the opposite direction.
@will b no drive a luxury sedan. The accord is plastic
@@ERogers-qn2sm not the point find me a better car for the $$
I love it
apple CarPlay and android on base model..............I'm good with that as an upgrade.
Wtf why Still no heated steering wheel on the touring! Taillights are not full led the turn signals are incandescent
So you can only get the 2.0 L engine in Sport or Touring? EX-L was a nice sweet spot between the two.
@N0RT2G0RD4U Speaking of wheels, I don't like any of the wheels offered for 2021.
I had a 2018 n the headlights were horrible at night
Was looking to buy an Accord for the first car I bought myself, but then Honda removed the manual transmission in 2021 :/ and I don’t want a civic
They killed the manual transmission on every trim level.
Sad too...because I have the 2019 2.0T sport 6 speed manual! And it's AWESOME 💨💨💨
@@playingamez good for you, I have a 2018 Sport with CVT which I don't like. Couldn't find a manual in my color ( still night blue ) when I bought it. I might trade it for 2020 Civic sport manual. Little smaller but still nice. Cheers!
That turned me off too.