uhm do you have rocks in your brain? This car has i-Vtec it’s for economy it’s not performance vtec, same with the small turbo on this, it’s for economy
Underrated engine more than enough power. Honda has hit a home run with this one. The have the best shifting manuals sadly already discontinued #rip6speedmanual.
@japanwatchconnection Was about to say this lol. The ambient interior lights on some BMWs and Mercedes are actual interior lighting. Not just screen and buttons with lights that have existed for like 20 years or something. And you feel really cozy with the warm ambient lights going all around the car interior. So good.
@japanwatchconnection I'm sorry for expressing my favorable opinion of this particular Accords interior lighting as digitally recorded against a scenic twilight backdrop. How dare I compliment such a plebian vehicle like a Honda Accord. All compliments should be strictly reserved only for high end Teutonic luxury automakers.
I've watched a shit ton of car reviews, but this "night drive" format is fucking phenomenal. It's ridiculously, shockingly immersive. And between your smooth voice and the interior car noises, there's the slightest hint of ASMR, oddly enough. These videos really elevate your work above a good portion of the regular, run-of-the-mill reviewers on TH-cam.
You hit it right on the head! I was on the fence about this or the Type R. The R is a compelling drive but it felt like it was almost too high strung for me. The 2.0 Sport manual was the perfect combination of speed, style and just plain fun to drive. Couldn’t be happier.
It’s great, I’m going to be a Business student so if I buy a type r and pull up to a job in a suit and a type r that’ll be weird, but an accord is great. Plus its cheaper by a solid 10 thousand Canadian
But the rear tail lights man! Ugh, why couldn't they have used clarity's rear or anything that doesn't look like freakin' crab claws or lobster claws or whatever youre supposed to call them =(
@@ahhpoop4509... Who says the TLX isn't worthless already. If that's its one trick (including A-spec) then why bother? An Accord Touring gets you 90% of the way there, just no badge and initial perception from others.
@@K03sport You're not wrong, but one of Acura's main selling points is that phenomenal SH-AWD system. If Honda were to offer the same SH-AWD system (which they do not... Honda's AWD system is inferior to Acura's), that would render Acura even more obsolete. This is just typical behavior from companies with luxury divisions, be it Honda or Toyota. Mazda offers their full showcase of AWD systems in their cars because they have nothing to hold back for their luxury division (which they don't have). Toyota nerfed the Avalon to prevent it from putting the Lexus ES in an awkward spot too. Same logic, basically.
I have the 10 speed 2.0 sport. This car feels like it has more than 252hp. Agree with the lightness. Doesnt feel heavy at all and just takes off like a wasp. Its extremely fun to drive Planning on getting a hondata stage 2 to make it a proper sleeper.
I have a 2.0T manual Accord. I’ve had it for 8 months and to this day I think it’s shockingly quick. C&D says 0-60 in 6.1... idc... the torque from this motor is amazing it feels faster during normal driving. This video made me appreciate my car even more.
I have this in white! It's amazing. To add to the review: It does indeed feel like it has more horsepower than 252. This is likely because it is so torquey and that torque is available at 1500 rpms. As far as gas mileage goes, I've gotten 31.5 combined over my 3 months of ownership. I've had trips as high as 37.2. If you turn off econ and drive spiritedly it is considerably worse but still in the mid to low 20s. It really is a phenomenal vehicle.
We bought my wife a 2019 2.0l 6 speed. WOW...is all I can say! Fast, fun, and roomy enough for our daughter. Yes torque makes it feel like the horse power is off by 50 or so...
HerooftheNexus 1992 please speak for yourself lol. A manual makes driving way more enjoyable. Manuals would require more effort for long journeys but otherwise it’s great for those who want to engage in the driving experience. Automatic is great for long distance cruising but gets boring after a while ;)
I've got a 2.0T auto Accord sport. Highway on/offramps put the most insane grin on my face every time. It corners damn near flat. Though with the auto, corners and traction control kill the vibe. Sport mode + trac off makes it far far better.
Our 2018 Honda Accord EX-L stickered for $30,865, including destination. Over the course of a year, we added 13,302 miles to our odometer. In this condition, the Edmunds TMV Calculator valued the Accord at $23,815 based on a private-party sale. That works out to 22.8% depreciation, which is slightly worse than the fleet average of 22% average. The depreciation level is even worse when you consider that the majority of our cars pass the 20,000-mile mark. Edmund's longterm Accord
Reliability and it will lasts a very long time in your garage. Plus there's the fun factor of it being an economic fun sporty sedan that is easy to park too.
I mean, I'm not a big fan of luxury in my sedans. I'd rather go for something fun that has normal luxury like leather seats and a pretty good Interior with a functioning satnav...
Ok using your phone while driving is quite dangerous judging by the amount of accidents that can occur. I'd rather have satnav on the car and have my phone connected to the car via Bluetooth in case of a call.
I had a '20 Accord Touring 2.0T that I absolutely loved. I drive a lot and the mileage started creeping up on it, so I was planning to replace it with a '23 or '24 Accord Touring 2.0T later this year. Unfortunately, Honda decided to scrap this awesome powertrain for the 11th generation Accord and now the top engine choice is a lame 204 hp hybrid. I found a Certified Pre-Owned '21 Accord Touring 2.0T with 4k miles on it and decided to buy it instead, because losing 27 lb ft of torque and 48 horsepower in no way feels like an upgrade to me. I'll keep this one for a few years and see where I go from there. Unless Honda offers a more powerful Accord, I'll likely not be buying another Honda. It's a shame they're dropping such a great powertrain. I know it's not a super fast sedan but the 2.0T package is plenty quick and very reasonable to maintain. I get well over 30 mpg on the highway which is most of my driving. Hard to beat this package.
This is the exact car that I bought, tinted windows being the only extra. I couldn't agree more with your thoughts on this one. I had a 2016 Accord Coupe V6 6 MT that was stolen and man was I bummed out. With the discontinuation of the V6, and the Coupe, I was worried that the 4 cylinder Turbo would be a disappointment. Not one bit. To me it pulls even harder and there is that lightness to the car that you mentioned. And hats off to Honda for continuing to support us die hard manual guys, pairing it again with the more powerful motor in a sedan as they did back in 2007 (I had that one too!). Looking forward to you daytime review. Cheers
@@はる-r1r9f Yup... It was never found. Crazy is right! No way to know for sure, but the police suspected it was a relay attack. I was alarmed at how easy and common this is, and wish I had known about some simple ways to prevent it. www.comparitech.com/blog/information-security/what-is-relay-attack/
@@salihahzem Very rare indeed. The take rate on the manual sedan was so incredibly low. In my home town I only saw one other on the road, easily distinguished by the rims and the red V6 badge on the back. Fun car for all two of us. Lol...
Great car in every way. I was hoping you would get to this one. Looking forward to your daytime review. This car is definitely in my top 5 that I’m considering and in this exact configuration and color. Nice to see Honda offer such a compelling package for those of us with kids but still want to enjoy the drive.
WB Wayne, unfortunately Mazda is no longer even offering a manual on their new 6. Last year it was only available in their base sport model. Honda is the only game in town now for enthusiasts that want a mid size sport sedan with a manual. Nice to see it’s actually well equipped as well.
@@subvet3668 I was aware of that. I really wish they would combine a manual with the 2.5T, but I seriously doubt that would ever happen. At least their 6spd auto tranny isn't a CVT. I think it is actually the best midsize class transmission around. Seems to always get the best subjective reviews also.
@@wbwayne8887, the Mazda certainly is the best looking car in it's class, hands down. I've never understand why Honda's engineering is great but exterior designs are so annoyingly off the mark and over styled.
@@subvet3668 I couldn't agree more. The days of the simple, yet elegant and sporty designs of the Civic, Accord, Prelude are gone. Of course the Prelude is altogether gone. Inevitably, I do believe it will be back someday though.
I had a 2018 Accord Touring 2.0T for 9 months and loved it. Only sold it because of a deployment but man it was a fantastic daily driver and might just be one of the best road trip cars out there for any price.
Two words: turbo torque. Secondly, most turbocharged engines lose power in the last 500 or so rpm before redline. This engine peaks at 252 hp @ 6,500 rpm. Only morons would redline it thinking it'll go faster. It won't. I'd say just stick with your high revving NA motors and rev 'em out to your hearts content.
@@rootsmanuva82 It probably would be possible if you bypassed the amount of software that have evolved over the years. Only the Accord nowadays are equipped with vtec and even then it's tuned specifically for the certain rpm ranges. It's damn near impossible but I'm crossing my fingers for the one day someone manages to rice the shit out of it.
Except this motor is better then a k20 I’d just upgrade this turbo bov intake and exhaust call it a day even a cvt I wouldn’t be upset shit even hellcats come in automatic it’s the mew thing I like the fact that is practical to daily but still sporty like an si or type r maybe not as fast or handle as good but pretty damn close for what it’s worth u can buy a used one for 25k I can’t beat that
I drove the Mazda6 2.5T and loved it. With the automatic and all the luxury features it’s a gentleman’s express. The torque is monstrous. I may need to drive this manual Accord 2.0T to compare.
I have a 2018 Accord sport 2.0.L with the 6MT. I agree with basically every statement that you made about this car. Honda has made this car for every type of buyer, and yes the 2.0 sport manual is the enthusiast's car. I love my Accord, I put a PRL stage one intake on it (really amplifies the turbo sounds). Also, the Goodyear touring tires that they put on these cars are not very good. Mine were to the wear bars at 14,000 miles. I put a set of Toyo Proxes sport tires on it and it made a noticeable difference in how the car drives. Great review on the car!
I wonder if Goodyear realizes the damage they are doing to their reputation by supplying such lousy OEM tires. The RSA tires that came with my car were so noisy by 20K miles I had to get rid of them. It probably goes without saying that the one brand I did not consider replacing them with was Goodyear.
@@drivedb7 I have no personal experience with Toyota's MT's. But the latest generation of the Camry with a V6 is a vast improvement over earlier models. Personally, I think it trails both the Accord 2.0L turbo and the Mazda 6 2.5L turbo on a number of points but if there were a trophy for "most improved" the current generation Camry should probably take it home.
Stephen Hendricks - I agree to a degree. The new Camry is an improvement over its predecessor, but the last car was so mundane, anonymous and lifeless that it set a pretty low bar for the next car to jump over. In V6 trim it’s quick, but it doesn’t feel much quicker than a Highlander or Sienna minivan, and it’s essentially the same V6 engine the Camry has used since 2008. To put it plainly, I just don’t like it, but I can see why others might. I’d definitely take one over a crossover. That’s for sure.
Well I mean according to Honda they didn't sell enough 9th gen Accord coupes to justify a new one. That's why the 10th gen Accord is a sedan, but with coupe like roofline. Also why you can get a manual again with the bigger engine, something that was only reserved for 8th and 9th generations. That being said, a resurrection of the Prelude with this engine would be neat, but enough people wouldn't buy one :/
Many of my friends want Jettas, Elantras, Passats, Golfs, Civics and stuff... bro... I need an Accord. Classy looking, beautiful interior, great reliability and the exterior oh my gosh, I'm just in love with it.
@@ryanlittleton5615 not very fined for a new vehicle. Declining sales are telling. "...but this latest generation Accord does not seem to have turned down the volume on road and tire noise." Car & Driver "but the new car is nicely muted, other than some road noise when traveling ..." Consumer Reports "This car would be 5 stars if not for the insane road and tire noise at highway speeds. ..." Edmund's "And lots of logbook entries carped about the road noise and tire slap penetrating the Accord's many new noise-abatement defenses such as acoustic spray foam in the pillars, unwoven fender inner liners, noise-absorbing carpet, and even the new three-microphone active noise canceling system." Motor Trend Is this Honda+ comes into play?
Would there be a decent way to remedy that? Would just using the transmission from the Type R be easy to do because it's basically the exact same engine?
@@memillionthdoot4436 Ballade sports has been able to mount a Type R LSD in their Accordz but it involves using the Type R final drive, which is 4.1, vs the Accord's 3.9. Also requires some other Type R specific parts I just wish Honda themselves did it factory
I've got the new RDX with this Engine and the 10 speed ofc. (FWD). I love the engine, it pulls so hard and just makes driving the car so more much fun. Even coming from a GTI this car puts a fat smile on my face everytime I drive it
I have an accord 2.0 touring with CAI, repro and toop bost and I can tell you that it is a wonderful car, comfortable, spacious, reliable, very fast and elegant, I am more than delighted with it, if you have the chance to buy one, do it. You will not regret it, I assure you!❤❤❤
Yeah, a ~4500$ upcharge to go up 0.5 liters in displacement is a little absurd. They are making bank off that 2.0T. They're charging just as much as they did for the V6 which I imagine had to be have been more expensive to produce.
Lu Bu Underrated for sure. People don’t understand how reliable they are. My car has over 217,000 miles and it still drives like it’s brand new. It’s been in wrecks, all kinds of weather, and some rough driving on the track. I’m learning how to drive stick and hoping to get a Civic Si in a year or so.
V6 will last last longer in the average drivers hands too. The average consumer is going to neglect the hell out of a direct injected turbo motor and it'll show the neglect more readily than the old v6s. Gummed up intake valves and clogged/sludged turbo oil drain lines for everybody.
@@arman757 exactly why more and more manufacturers are putting dual injection into their engines. I know Toyota and Ford are doing it with most of their turbo engines. I will be in the market for a new vehicle within the next 18 months. I will NOT consider anything that doesn't have dual injection, just for peace of mind.
@@arman757 and what's worse is that you can barely find any vehicles left thay are straight port injection. The only two I cam think of are both Nissan's. The 370Z and the Frontier. And think about it. Why would manufacturers want vehicles to last 300k miles? So they put out a product now thay will last maybe 150k and you're forced to trade it and stay in a car payment for the rest of your life. I'm for technology, but there's way, way to many things on new vehicles that are destined to fail. Too many components.
It feels like more than that... Well having 273ft-lbs from 1500RPM is what I would call a quantum leap... The old V6 had 250ft-lb at a sky high RPM of almost 5000RPM... So yeah what you are feeling is not HP is the kick in the butt of that crazy low end torque in a Honda?. Just for reference only the J37 had that amount of torque (275ft-lb) and even then it was at 5K RPM.
@@juliotrij unless your pushing 1000 horses through a upgraded automatic transmission I promise you a manual is faster always, I beat my friend in his 120 hp auto civic everytime with my 110 hp manual civic lmaoooo
Just got the 2.0 turbo 10 speed auto and I couldn't be happier. So quick and agile. I love driving it so much!..... Edit, so cool realized your in Michigan, I am tooo!
Damn, i just bought a 2.0 Sport 10spd and im starting to wish i got the manual after trading in my Focus ST.. making me wish i bought the manual now lol
I have the auto also. Worked for Honda and the Accord manual is NOTHING compared to even an Si. You're not missing out lol. It was garbage compared to my TSX.
Cameron Ramos drove both back to back (coming from civic si). And ended up going with the auto (my first auto ever). The manual in the accord is not a fun manual like the si, fost, etc
@@05Forenza I am trying to decide between the SI and an Accord with manual. I have driven the SI and I liked it but there are no manual Accords near me to try out. In your opinion, is the SI a much more fun and pleasurable car to drive than the Accord manual in 1.5 or 2.0 trim?
The great standard transmission from honda!! Till this day never seen any issues since i worked for honda the past 12 years.. Done so many recalls. One thing i noticed theres no recall applied to manual civics, accords or even s2000
Just square off that back end with a hatch and you have the perfect combination of performance and practicality! Seems like in the US those two concepts will always be mutually exclusive.
I always hated the low beam / fog light beam pattern separation leaving a massive dark shadow gap between the lights on the road. Once you crawl under the bumper where each fog housing are, there will be holes in the bumper where you can adjust the fog light upward blending it with the low beam creating a massive road visibility improvement! Just need a long screw driver to adjust. I didn't own an Accord but drove one for a couple months and HAD to adjust them myself. Haha.
I really like it, but I am worried about the Honda "Earth Dreams" GDI engines not holding up well; the high pressure fuel injection causes oil dilution apparently, letting gasoline squeeze through the sides of the pistons. I've seen a couple of sources report this, and it would seriously hurt the resell value. Anyone else heard about this?
How are gonna save the manuals if even after saying you loved it, you say you would buy the auto or hybrid? I'm getting the manual new and get it tuned with Hondata.
@Beyond Tribalism Don't the 5.0 but the V6 maybe. I have had a 4.6 V8 Mustang in 2010 and I don't think my Honda would keep up with it. I am happy with performance of my 2.0.
He's got the ricer triad laid out. Cheap springs, aluminum intake tube complete with useless AutoZone cone filter and a muffler shop special fart cannon exhaust.
I would take this over so many vehicles just for the third pedal. It's funny because people talk about resale value, but if you want it you want it and good luck finding it.
civic: vtec yooo
accord: vtec, sir
Except they no longer have vtec
@@deniskanos2043 Except it does my good man. Do your research!
Zach Beebe it doesn’t
@@keatonrush292 30 seconds of research is all it took to find out that they do have vtec
uhm do you have rocks in your brain? This car has i-Vtec it’s for economy it’s not performance vtec, same with the small turbo on this, it’s for economy
When you have kids but still want to go fast, but safer.
@BBD Design He said it feels like "More" (Horsepower)
I drove this car it feels slightly slower than a stock 350z so it felt like 275ish
Or when you’re 21 and don’t have kids but still wanna go fast and safe lol
Especially once they are dropped off to school and day care.
Underrated engine more than enough power. Honda has hit a home run with this one. The have the best shifting manuals sadly already discontinued #rip6speedmanual.
Or when you don't have kids but you (and everyone around you) are tall.
Honda's interior lighting really shows up well at twilight.
@japanwatchconnection Was about to say this lol. The ambient interior lights on some BMWs and Mercedes are actual interior lighting. Not just screen and buttons with lights that have existed for like 20 years or something. And you feel really cozy with the warm ambient lights going all around the car interior. So good.
It really looks good in this Honda. But, japanese cars keep that lights switch stick instead of a retroillumination switch. Weird.
@japanwatchconnection
I'm sorry for expressing my favorable opinion of this particular Accords interior lighting as digitally recorded against a scenic twilight backdrop. How dare I compliment such a plebian vehicle like a Honda Accord. All compliments should be strictly reserved only for high end Teutonic luxury automakers.
japanwatchconnection did you just compare it to cars that are double the price? Smart
J High and he stayed his opinion about same as you. Shut your butthurt ass up.
I've watched a shit ton of car reviews, but this "night drive" format is fucking phenomenal. It's ridiculously, shockingly immersive. And between your smooth voice and the interior car noises, there's the slightest hint of ASMR, oddly enough. These videos really elevate your work above a good portion of the regular, run-of-the-mill reviewers on TH-cam.
“Welcome to the 2019 honda accord”
I thought the car is speaking
SO DID I!! I was shocked when I realized it was just him!
In a dark age of CVT transmissions, Honda is still providing manuals 👍👍
the 10 speed is the best.
You hit it right on the head! I was on the fence about this or the Type R. The R is a compelling drive but it felt like it was almost too high strung for me. The 2.0 Sport manual was the perfect combination of speed, style and just plain fun to drive. Couldn’t be happier.
It’s great, I’m going to be a Business student so if I buy a type r and pull up to a job in a suit and a type r that’ll be weird, but an accord is great. Plus its cheaper by a solid 10 thousand Canadian
Yessss
still got it?
We got my wife the 2019 Touring 2.0T and we both love it! Engine and 10 speed auto are both outstanding
I’m glad Honda brought out a manual that wasn’t in a base coupe/sedan. I’m tired of seeing these sports sedans mated to a cvt.
But the rear tail lights man! Ugh, why couldn't they have used clarity's rear or anything that doesn't look like freakin' crab claws or lobster claws or whatever youre supposed to call them =(
@@battosaijenkins946 I agree. The taillights really ruin the car.
Imagine Honda decided to give Accord AWD
John Lin oh it’d be fantastic but it would also make the Acura tlx basically worthless at that point.
@@ahhpoop4509... Who says the TLX isn't worthless already. If that's its one trick (including A-spec) then why bother? An Accord Touring gets you 90% of the way there, just no badge and initial perception from others.
@@K03sport You're not wrong, but one of Acura's main selling points is that phenomenal SH-AWD system. If Honda were to offer the same SH-AWD system (which they do not... Honda's AWD system is inferior to Acura's), that would render Acura even more obsolete.
This is just typical behavior from companies with luxury divisions, be it Honda or Toyota. Mazda offers their full showcase of AWD systems in their cars because they have nothing to hold back for their luxury division (which they don't have).
Toyota nerfed the Avalon to prevent it from putting the Lexus ES in an awkward spot too. Same logic, basically.
If Honda were to offer AWD in the Accord they might reach the sales figures of the Subaru Legacy...Oh, wait. Never mind.
you're in luck! its called acura!
I have the 10 speed 2.0 sport. This car feels like it has more than 252hp. Agree with the lightness. Doesnt feel heavy at all and just takes off like a wasp. Its extremely fun to drive
Planning on getting a hondata stage 2 to make it a proper sleeper.
I have a 2.0T manual Accord. I’ve had it for 8 months and to this day I think it’s shockingly quick. C&D says 0-60 in 6.1... idc... the torque from this motor is amazing it feels faster during normal driving.
This video made me appreciate my car even more.
Basically, I need to drive it like this more often!
ER B awesome bro I have my 10 speed auto just because I drive alot in traffic. Good choice with the manual :)
I've read where it got 6.8 0 to 60
C&D just concluded their long-term review of the 2.0T 10-speed and with 40k miles it got faster, 5.3 to 60 and a 13.9 second 1/4 mile.
Joel Gutierrez faster than a 2019 civic si?
I have this in white! It's amazing.
To add to the review: It does indeed feel like it has more horsepower than 252. This is likely because it is so torquey and that torque is available at 1500 rpms. As far as gas mileage goes, I've gotten 31.5 combined over my 3 months of ownership. I've had trips as high as 37.2. If you turn off econ and drive spiritedly it is considerably worse but still in the mid to low 20s.
It really is a phenomenal vehicle.
We bought my wife a 2019 2.0l 6 speed. WOW...is all I can say! Fast, fun, and roomy enough for our daughter. Yes torque makes it feel like the horse power is off by 50 or so...
@@nicknac1980 I'm at almost 31k miles now. Still love it. Got 44.6 mpg the other day by drafting. Great car.
When are u starting your radio career? 😂. Man U got good radio voice
Seems like Stonemountain64.. a gaming youtuber :P
That's gae
_Depression98 Because you are.
@@zakrylee9918 😳😏😂
Right? He sounds like someone I'd listen to in the mornings and evenings on commute.
A new car with a manual stick? Is that a unicorn?
I’m sure it will be say 10 years from now.
HerooftheNexus 1992 please speak for yourself lol. A manual makes driving way more enjoyable. Manuals would require more effort for long journeys but otherwise it’s great for those who want to engage in the driving experience. Automatic is great for long distance cruising but gets boring after a while ;)
HerooftheNexus 1992 there’s a reason why manuals are way more common than automatics in Europe
@HerooftheNexus 1992 yeah, the standard only in America. Which is no surprise considering how lazy people are here.
In Europe, the manual is still commonplace. I would never want an AT, ever.
3:26 this won’t hurt my new car’s engine life
Ok
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Keppey prolly has warranty anyways
It wont hurt it to rev it all the way out, as long as you don't do it constantly, its a modern engine, its not gonna let you over rev it
Okay boomer
I've got a 2.0T auto Accord sport. Highway on/offramps put the most insane grin on my face every time. It corners damn near flat. Though with the auto, corners and traction control kill the vibe. Sport mode + trac off makes it far far better.
Your car is automatic?
This is definitely one of the best sedans in the world.
Our 2018 Honda Accord EX-L stickered for $30,865, including destination. Over the course of a year, we added 13,302 miles to our odometer. In this condition, the Edmunds TMV Calculator valued the Accord at $23,815 based on a private-party sale.
That works out to 22.8% depreciation, which is slightly worse than the fleet average of 22% average. The depreciation level is even worse when you consider that the majority of our cars pass the 20,000-mile mark. Edmund's longterm Accord
Reliability and it will lasts a very long time in your garage. Plus there's the fun factor of it being an economic fun sporty sedan that is easy to park too.
I mean, I'm not a big fan of luxury in my sedans. I'd rather go for something fun that has normal luxury like leather seats and a pretty good Interior with a functioning satnav...
@@rampagedingo who needs satnav when you have a smartphone? I can't think of a single manufacturer that's made a better satnav than the Waze app.
Ok using your phone while driving is quite dangerous judging by the amount of accidents that can occur. I'd rather have satnav on the car and have my phone connected to the car via Bluetooth in case of a call.
You forgot to use the blinkers in the beginning, you could’ve killed an ant
I just bought a 2020 2.0t manual. First thing I did was acuity short shift kit. Wow! What a difference!
I had a '20 Accord Touring 2.0T that I absolutely loved. I drive a lot and the mileage started creeping up on it, so I was planning to replace it with a '23 or '24 Accord Touring 2.0T later this year. Unfortunately, Honda decided to scrap this awesome powertrain for the 11th generation Accord and now the top engine choice is a lame 204 hp hybrid. I found a Certified Pre-Owned '21 Accord Touring 2.0T with 4k miles on it and decided to buy it instead, because losing 27 lb ft of torque and 48 horsepower in no way feels like an upgrade to me. I'll keep this one for a few years and see where I go from there. Unless Honda offers a more powerful Accord, I'll likely not be buying another Honda. It's a shame they're dropping such a great powertrain. I know it's not a super fast sedan but the 2.0T package is plenty quick and very reasonable to maintain. I get well over 30 mpg on the highway which is most of my driving. Hard to beat this package.
This is the exact car that I bought, tinted windows being the only extra. I couldn't agree more with your thoughts on this one. I had a 2016 Accord Coupe V6 6 MT that was stolen and man was I bummed out. With the discontinuation of the V6, and the Coupe, I was worried that the 4 cylinder Turbo would be a disappointment. Not one bit. To me it pulls even harder and there is that lightness to the car that you mentioned. And hats off to Honda for continuing to support us die hard manual guys, pairing it again with the more powerful motor in a sedan as they did back in 2007 (I had that one too!). Looking forward to you daytime review. Cheers
Jason Foley they stole your whole car and you never got it back? Crazy. Sorry to hear that
@@はる-r1r9f Yup... It was never found. Crazy is right! No way to know for sure, but the police suspected it was a relay attack. I was alarmed at how easy and common this is, and wish I had known about some simple ways to prevent it. www.comparitech.com/blog/information-security/what-is-relay-attack/
Man those 06-07 V6 manual sedans were just rare! I believe only around 800 of them or so were produced for the U.S.
@@salihahzem Very rare indeed. The take rate on the manual sedan was so incredibly low. In my home town I only saw one other on the road, easily distinguished by the rims and the red V6 badge on the back. Fun car for all two of us. Lol...
4 cylinder turbo is a upgrade from a 6v 😂😂😂
Great car in every way. I was hoping you would get to this one. Looking forward to your daytime review. This car is definitely in my top 5 that I’m considering and in this exact configuration and color. Nice to see Honda offer such a compelling package for those of us with kids but still want to enjoy the drive.
Don't forget to put the Mazda 6 on your list, as so many seem to do when shopping this class of car. Good luck.
WB Wayne, unfortunately Mazda is no longer even offering a manual on their new 6. Last year it was only available in their base sport model. Honda is the only game in town now for enthusiasts that want a mid size sport sedan with a manual. Nice to see it’s actually well equipped as well.
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I was aware of that. I really wish they would combine a manual with the 2.5T, but I seriously doubt that would ever happen. At least their 6spd auto tranny isn't a CVT. I think it is actually the best midsize class transmission around. Seems to always get the best subjective reviews also.
@@wbwayne8887, the Mazda certainly is the best looking car in it's class, hands down. I've never understand why Honda's engineering is great but exterior designs are so annoyingly off the mark and over styled.
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I couldn't agree more. The days of the simple, yet elegant and sporty designs of the Civic, Accord, Prelude are gone. Of course the Prelude is altogether gone. Inevitably, I do believe it will be back someday though.
I had a 2018 Accord Touring 2.0T for 9 months and loved it. Only sold it because of a deployment but man it was a fantastic daily driver and might just be one of the best road trip cars out there for any price.
Military buying a Japanese car?
The Accord and its engine are built and assembled in Ohio. What does active duty military have to do with buying a car anyway?
@@KealeyOnCars if you had military plates on your Japanese or Korean car while pumping gas you'd get a handful of questions from me.
You would be quite surprised to find out Military personnel buy their cars the same way as anyone else in America.
@@normt5463 id punk you
He driving it like he just swapped a k20 in it & got it dyno tuned. 😂 if you dont hit Rev limiter on a honda you ain’t driving it right. 👍
Two words: turbo torque. Secondly, most turbocharged engines lose power in the last 500 or so rpm before redline. This engine peaks at 252 hp @ 6,500 rpm. Only morons would redline it thinking it'll go faster. It won't. I'd say just stick with your high revving NA motors and rev 'em out to your hearts content.
@@rootsmanuva82 It probably would be possible if you bypassed the amount of software that have evolved over the years. Only the Accord nowadays are equipped with vtec and even then it's tuned specifically for the certain rpm ranges. It's damn near impossible but I'm crossing my fingers for the one day someone manages to rice the shit out of it.
Then your a ricer!
@@rootsmanuva82 If you shift at redline the next gear will put the engine closer to the sweet spot. ... Act like you know, son!
Except this motor is better then a k20 I’d just upgrade this turbo bov intake and exhaust call it a day even a cvt I wouldn’t be upset shit even hellcats come in automatic it’s the mew thing I like the fact that is practical to daily but still sporty like an si or type r maybe not as fast or handle as good but pretty damn close for what it’s worth u can buy a used one for 25k I can’t beat that
ah 8 june 2019... the greate time when no corona
The 3.5L 8th gen to 9.5 gen 6-6 will always be my favorite. Surprised alot of people with way more power.
Yup! i had an 8th gen v6 6M. with HFP upgrades. Miss that thing!
way2fitTV same I miss both those gens. Two of the best cars I've ever owned.
I drove the Mazda6 2.5T and loved it. With the automatic and all the luxury features it’s a gentleman’s express. The torque is monstrous. I may need to drive this manual Accord 2.0T to compare.
They're very similar cars but the honda's interior/infotainment is just so much nicer IMO.
Topher thanks for the awesome review! Just got my 2019 Honda Accord Sport 2.0t. Love it :)
How is it holding up? Any issues? Got fuel pump replaced under recall?
I have a 2018 Accord sport 2.0.L with the 6MT. I agree with basically every statement that you made about this car. Honda has made this car for every type of buyer, and yes the 2.0 sport manual is the enthusiast's car. I love my Accord, I put a PRL stage one intake on it (really amplifies the turbo sounds). Also, the Goodyear touring tires that they put on these cars are not very good. Mine were to the wear bars at 14,000 miles. I put a set of Toyo Proxes sport tires on it and it made a noticeable difference in how the car drives. Great review on the car!
I wonder if Goodyear realizes the damage they are doing to their reputation by supplying such lousy OEM tires. The RSA tires that came with my car were so noisy by 20K miles I had to get rid of them. It probably goes without saying that the one brand I did not consider replacing them with was Goodyear.
3:38 it feels like it has more than 252hp for some reason, because it actually has more, around 280hp and 310tq to the crank 😅
They pretty much stopped making the Acura TSX and TL to put more effort into the accord. I like that
If Honda can still make a business case for a #manual Accord then Toyota ought to be able to make one for a manual Camry.
Right Lane Hog - Toyota’s manuals are ghastly. The Camry is the type of car which deserves an automatic only.
@@drivedb7 I have no personal experience with Toyota's MT's. But the latest generation of the Camry with a V6 is a vast improvement over earlier models. Personally, I think it trails both the Accord 2.0L turbo and the Mazda 6 2.5L turbo on a number of points but if there were a trophy for "most improved" the current generation Camry should probably take it home.
Stephen Hendricks - I agree to a degree. The new Camry is an improvement over its predecessor, but the last car was so mundane, anonymous and lifeless that it set a pretty low bar for the next car to jump over. In V6 trim it’s quick, but it doesn’t feel much quicker than a Highlander or Sienna minivan, and it’s essentially the same V6 engine the Camry has used since 2008. To put it plainly, I just don’t like it, but I can see why others might. I’d definitely take one over a crossover. That’s for sure.
Stephen Hendricks especially the XSE V6,It's really very hard to pick between Mazda 6,Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry.
@@drivedb7 That's not what they are saying about the manual in the new Corolla.
A little surprised at the amount of road noise on the highway.
Honda’s are known for that.
Since you asked. Mazda still offers manual
0:26 *I love this STATEMENT*
Topher really likes his hondas.
I have this car, you did an open, honest review. Great job!
Really hope they bring back a coupe model for the accord 🥺🥺🥺🥺
Hopefully as the prelude 🤞
It would be cool but they just don't sell. I used to sell new Hondas and in a year I think I only ever sold 2 coupes.
For real. An Accord coupe with the 2.0T would be badass.
Well I mean according to Honda they didn't sell enough 9th gen Accord coupes to justify a new one. That's why the 10th gen Accord is a sedan, but with coupe like roofline. Also why you can get a manual again with the bigger engine, something that was only reserved for 8th and 9th generations. That being said, a resurrection of the Prelude with this engine would be neat, but enough people wouldn't buy one :/
As a Crossover.
1:02 i love that 5 series look in the back from this angle
You're making me want to go out and drive my Z hard.
I can only get so erect
Many of my friends want Jettas, Elantras, Passats, Golfs, Civics and stuff... bro... I need an Accord. Classy looking, beautiful interior, great reliability and the exterior oh my gosh, I'm just in love with it.
Honda accord is awesome!
no shit car while you can buy passat
@@phoenix1453 Passat lol
@@ryanlittleton5615 not very fined for a new vehicle. Declining sales are telling.
"...but this latest generation Accord does not seem to have turned down the volume on road and tire noise." Car & Driver
"but the new car is nicely muted, other than some road noise when traveling ..." Consumer Reports
"This car would be 5 stars if not for the insane road and tire noise at highway speeds. ..." Edmund's
"And lots of logbook entries carped about the road noise and tire slap penetrating the Accord's many new noise-abatement defenses such as acoustic spray foam in the pillars, unwoven fender inner liners, noise-absorbing carpet, and even the new three-microphone active noise canceling system." Motor Trend
Is this Honda+ comes into play?
@@normt5463 Get a life Norm. And while you're at it, grow up. But that being said you are pretty entertaining.
@@phoenix1453 erm um
5:45 I put in short shifter parts from Acuity and it made all the difference in the world the shifter feels like a Type R or an SI
$10 says the power figures are underrated like in the FK8 CTR
with an LSD this would be the perfect touring type R for me
Would there be a decent way to remedy that? Would just using the transmission from the Type R be easy to do because it's basically the exact same engine?
@@memillionthdoot4436 I would think so.
@@memillionthdoot4436 Ballade sports has been able to mount a Type R LSD in their Accordz but it involves using the Type R final drive, which is 4.1, vs the Accord's 3.9. Also requires some other Type R specific parts
I just wish Honda themselves did it factory
I've got the new RDX with this Engine and the 10 speed ofc. (FWD). I love the engine, it pulls so hard and just makes driving the car so more much fun. Even coming from a GTI this car puts a fat smile on my face everytime I drive it
With the hondata tune and decent tires this car is a ton of fun
What kind of tires are you referring to?
Overall great car, drove it before as well. Only thing I dislike is the back of the car.
Me too. The back destroys this otherwise handsome car. Reminds me of impala from the back
Absolutely agree. The rear end design ruins the whole thing for me.
me too
Bob O It kinda looks like a BMW to me
One word........manual😍😍😍
Thank you honda you truly have lived by the code of save the manuals to bad the v6 engine isn't offered anymore
Why would you rather have the hybrid? Choose the manual!
Well if you don't want to destroy the environment with pollution then people would choose hybrid. Now only if the hybrid had a manual
hearing the engine roar is so cool
I always liked the 8th gen, EX-L v6
Not in to new cars but man thank god this car and the corolla are given manual options. This is awesome mane.
Have the 19 2.0 touring 10 speed and fam I agree with you, no other car is doing it like Honda for know lol
Thanks for the amazing review fam
Christian servin
Great way to stay in shape?
So glad you posted again!!! Keep it up
Respect for saying boot, not trunk. Love from the UK!
Alex Thepalex haha yes, for a moment I thought this was somewhere in Europe at the beginning
Running 50-60 MPH and traction control kicking in...wow! ❤
The fact they still offer stick drive is very tempting for me
I have an accord 2.0 touring with CAI, repro and toop bost and I can tell you that it is a wonderful car, comfortable, spacious, reliable, very fast and elegant, I am more than delighted with it, if you have the chance to buy one, do it. You will not regret it, I assure you!❤❤❤
For how reckless you drive I'm surprised how calm your voice is.
How is he reckless?
Thats normal driving...maybe for me ..idk :D
it’s like watching adam lz drift
Joey Villarreal ya it’s normal 😂
nah he knows what he’s doin
This car has the nicest interior/infotainment of the entire auto industry right now.
I want a 2.0t manual but man are they expensive
Yeah, a ~4500$ upcharge to go up 0.5 liters in displacement is a little absurd. They are making bank off that 2.0T. They're charging just as much as they did for the V6 which I imagine had to be have been more expensive to produce.
Work more then
Casmar $4500 includes a bunch of equipment. 1.5 Sport is based on the LX 2.0T is based on the EX.
@@NeoNoggie You'd be wrong about that. The V6 development was long since paid off. Not so for the the investment in the turbo4.
Much better on the used market. Don't forget to drive the Mazda 6 before signing though, as so many people do. You really might be surprised.
Still pushing my 2012 Honda Accord........love Honda man.
Lu Bu I still have a 2006 lol
Rais Momin right on. Honda’s are good cars.
Lu Bu Underrated for sure. People don’t understand how reliable they are. My car has over 217,000 miles and it still drives like it’s brand new. It’s been in wrecks, all kinds of weather, and some rough driving on the track. I’m learning how to drive stick and hoping to get a Civic Si in a year or so.
Rais Momin I want another Honda too. Once I pay this one off, I want to buy one cash and fix it up. It’s going to be my weekend car.
Lu Bu Plus Honda’s have an amazing value. You get a lot for the price.
I got a 2019 civic si sedan 2 months ago n love it
Did you happen to try a manual Accord?
The accord smokes the civic
I may be wrong, but didn't the last engine, the V6, have more power and achieved faster 0-60 and quarter mile speeds?
Yes, for nearly a decade as well.
V6 will last last longer in the average drivers hands too. The average consumer is going to neglect the hell out of a direct injected turbo motor and it'll show the neglect more readily than the old v6s. Gummed up intake valves and clogged/sludged turbo oil drain lines for everybody.
@@arman757 exactly why more and more manufacturers are putting dual injection into their engines. I know Toyota and Ford are doing it with most of their turbo engines. I will be in the market for a new vehicle within the next 18 months. I will NOT consider anything that doesn't have dual injection, just for peace of mind.
@@Mr_Chris77 it meets the goal of keeping the intake valves clean but simplicity is king and nothing is getting simpler
@@arman757 and what's worse is that you can barely find any vehicles left thay are straight port injection. The only two I cam think of are both Nissan's. The 370Z and the Frontier. And think about it. Why would manufacturers want vehicles to last 300k miles? So they put out a product now thay will last maybe 150k and you're forced to trade it and stay in a car payment for the rest of your life. I'm for technology, but there's way, way to many things on new vehicles that are destined to fail. Too many components.
It feels like more than that... Well having 273ft-lbs from 1500RPM is what I would call a quantum leap... The old V6 had 250ft-lb at a sky high RPM of almost 5000RPM... So yeah what you are feeling is not HP is the kick in the butt of that crazy low end torque in a Honda?.
Just for reference only the J37 had that amount of torque (275ft-lb) and even then it was at 5K RPM.
This was recommended on my channel, but this is such a nice car 😍
Better than automatic transmission, they last longer and cheaper to repair.
and more fun :-)
But more slow
@@juliotrij unless your pushing 1000 horses through a upgraded automatic transmission I promise you a manual is faster always, I beat my friend in his 120 hp auto civic everytime with my 110 hp manual civic lmaoooo
@@firmfire2385 this 6spd has rev hang from the factory but you can tune it out. Stock, the 10spd auto is faster because of the low end gears
@@firmfire2385 wtf
Just got the 2.0 turbo 10 speed auto and I couldn't be happier. So quick and agile. I love driving it so much!.....
Edit, so cool realized your in Michigan, I am tooo!
Just leased my 2019 accord touring 2.0t 2 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. Traded in my 2016 BMW 528i for it
It feels really comfy in the inside when it’s dark
9:07 yeah the cruise control in this car is f****** awesome
Damn, i just bought a 2.0 Sport 10spd and im starting to wish i got the manual after trading in my Focus ST.. making me wish i bought the manual now lol
Automatic is better, Manual more fun.
I have the auto also. Worked for Honda and the Accord manual is NOTHING compared to even an Si. You're not missing out lol. It was garbage compared to my TSX.
Cameron Ramos drove both back to back (coming from civic si). And ended up going with the auto (my first auto ever). The manual in the accord is not a fun manual like the si, fost, etc
Hombre araña
@@05Forenza I am trying to decide between the SI and an Accord with manual. I have driven the SI and I liked it but there are no manual Accords near me to try out. In your opinion, is the SI a much more fun and pleasurable car to drive than the Accord manual in 1.5 or 2.0 trim?
The great standard transmission from honda!! Till this day never seen any issues since i worked for honda the past 12 years.. Done so many recalls. One thing i noticed theres no recall applied to manual civics, accords or even s2000
It’s loud in the car from my opinion.
I thought it was kind of quiet
They are okay drive them all the time but it’s just a bunch of wind noise from the body
Are they pumping audio inside? 🤔
Then get the 1.5
I really like the paint and the sport package on this car, the rims look beautiful as well.
I would take this over the TLX's SHAWD and red leather just because of the 6MT
Agreed
im glad manuals are still being made
You praise this car well ,but really how does it compare to the 8th or 9th gen Accord V6 6 speed?
There's a review, the 2.0t is in fact faster than the v6, I was sad :(
Just square off that back end with a hatch and you have the perfect combination of performance and practicality! Seems like in the US those two concepts will always be mutually exclusive.
03 accord still pushin like its new lmfaooooo!!!!
Bro same 🤔
How many miles that baby got?
I’ve got a 2010 Civic at 120k miles that drives like a dream.
That’s how my 94’ was until someone ran into it last year. Always started, engine was still in great shape with over 250,000.
I always hated the low beam / fog light beam pattern separation leaving a massive dark shadow gap between the lights on the road. Once you crawl under the bumper where each fog housing are, there will be holes in the bumper where you can adjust the fog light upward blending it with the low beam creating a massive road visibility improvement! Just need a long screw driver to adjust. I didn't own an Accord but drove one for a couple months and HAD to adjust them myself. Haha.
You probably adjusted them perfectly into incoming drivers eyes
I love honda for that space for the subwoofer
I really like it, but I am worried about the Honda "Earth Dreams" GDI engines not holding up well; the high pressure fuel injection causes oil dilution apparently, letting gasoline squeeze through the sides of the pistons. I've seen a couple of sources report this, and it would seriously hurt the resell value. Anyone else heard about this?
Supposedly it's fixed now with an AC unit change and a software update. I think they added an extra year to their power train warranty. Not sure tho.
@@XxUltimateGodzXx I heard that China has banned the sale of this engine, they don't think software update is good enough. That's saying something.
How are gonna save the manuals if even after saying you loved it, you say you would buy the auto or hybrid? I'm getting the manual new and get it tuned with Hondata.
That Interior at night is just amazing. My next car will either be the next generation Accord in awd if they offer it or the next gen TLX Awd
Fadic4 S Type TLX SHAWD 🙏🏻❤️👍🏻
what DSG car did you have?
HugFest they already confirmed the turbo V6 SH-AWD Type-S can’t wait
Shaiyan Hossain me?
" no one but honda is offering the accord in manual" ...... who else offer accords OTHER than honda
Hahaha...
I literally said the same thing...
Laughing way too hard at this. Lmfaooo
Awesome video I love my Accord 2.0👌🏼
What Mustangs are you going to beat? Not 5.0s. I love my 2018 accord 2.0 though. Good video, I enjoyed it.
Maybe an older 4.6L V8 Mustang.
@Beyond Tribalism Don't the 5.0 but the V6 maybe. I have had a 4.6 V8 Mustang in 2010 and I don't think my Honda would keep up with it. I am happy with performance of my 2.0.
Idrc for this car but i like how immersive this channel is
This is a solid sedan man.
Put a nice intake and exhaust kit on it with some eibach sport springs and I would be good for at least 5 years.
Ricer alert
Caesar how
He's got the ricer triad laid out. Cheap springs, aluminum intake tube complete with useless AutoZone cone filter and a muffler shop special fart cannon exhaust.
@@arman757 All the mods you've said it's because you did it in your car man 😂
Seems like a sweet package in a new car! Lovin' my recently acquired 7G V6!
i like MT accord nice review..
One of the best channels ever!
For the price, it’s awesome.
Over priced when you can get a Regal Sportback 2.0T that is just as quick, slightly smaller interior, but twice the trunk size for as low as $19K.
Norm T a buick.... ok
@@ren4972 or go Sportback 2.0T with torque vectoring AWD for around $26K. The longer 4-year, 50,000mile warranty is just icing on the cake!
Norm T More than $26k I rather buy a Q50S, far better options.
@@ren4972 nope, Spoerback 2.0T with torque vectoring AWD is as low as $26K on autotrader.
I would take this over so many vehicles just for the third pedal. It's funny because people talk about resale value, but if you want it you want it and good luck finding it.
Why get the NSX when you can get an Accord and a house? Theyre not too different in styling and interior anyways.
I own the same exact car, same color, everything. So far I’ve never touched cruise control. Glad someone likes it. lol
That’s what my mom drives she refuses to drive a auto so we went to 4 different dealerships to find a 6 speed accord
MyMomsHonda autos suck
Love your night driving videos.