Flash Drive

2016 Honda Accord

June 20, 2016 - Behind The Wheel - Comments: 

Model Tested: 2016 Honda Accord Sport

The 2016 Honda Accord Sport is a handsome mid-size sedan with excellent highway manners and ride quality.
The 2016 Honda Accord Sport is a handsome mid-size sedan with excellent highway manners and ride quality.

Engine: 2.4-liter I-4 gas, 189 horsepower, 182 lb-ft torque

Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive

EPA Ratings: 26 city, 35 highway, 30 combined

Base Price: $25,965

As Tested: $26,785

Performance:

Smooth, quiet engine

Very pleasant city and highway driving

Decent power

Sport mode

Paddle shifters

Good fuel economy; we averaged 27.1 mpg

Quality materials and construction are evident throughout the car. Front seats are comfortable and supportive.
Quality materials and construction are evident throughout the car. Front seats are comfortable and supportive.

Econ Assist System mode button on dashboard

Auto braking (Collision Mitigation Braking)

Forward Collision Warning

Adaptive cruise control

Lane departure warning

19×8-inch alloy wheels

40-series low profile tires

Comfort:

Comfortable front seats

Driver power lumbar support

Adequate front legroom

Very good front headroom

Thick, slightly contoured steering wheel

The Accord really shines in rear seat spaciousness. There is adult knee room to spare.
The Accord really shines in rear seat spaciousness. There is adult knee room to spare.

Very good auxiliary controls

Knee room to spare for adults in backseat

Great rear headroom

Comfortable, supportive rear seating

Wide, medium height floor hump

Wide, soft rear armrest

Utility:

Big, wide trunk

Flat floor

Arched, medium size pass-through

Split, folding rear seats

Steep angle to folded seats

Big height difference between trunk and folded seats

19-inch alloy wheels and 235/40 R19 tires are part of the Sport package.
19-inch alloy wheels and 235/40 R19 tires are part of the Sport package.

Large trunk lift-over height (8-inches)

Medium size, non-locking glovebox

Small console bin

Medium front door bins

Sunglasses holder

Large infotainment screen

Two vinyl seatback storage pouches

Small to medium rear door bins

Wow Factors:

Handsome, contemporary styling

Quality fit, finish, materials

Impressive safety features (Honda Sensing Package)

Great rear seat legroom

Strong value/resale

Whines:

More small item interior space would be nice

Rear styling is crisp and contemporary.
Rear styling is crisp and contemporary.

Rear seats don’t fold very flat

Bottom Line:

The Honda Accord has been a longtime segment benchmark and the 2016 Accord Sport continues that tradition. The Accord offers a great blend of quality, spaciousness, practicality, safety, sportiness, and excellent resale value all wrapped in a handsome body.