Flash Drive

2016 Honda Accord Coupe

August 15, 2016 - Behind The Wheel - Comments: 

Model Tested: 2016 Honda Accord 2D EX-L V6

The 2016 Honda Accord is coupe is a fun road car, especially when fitted with the 6-speed manual transmission.
The 2016 Honda Accord is coupe is a fun road car, especially when fitted with the 6-speed manual transmission.

Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas, 278 horsepower 252 lb-ft torque

Transmission: 6-speed manual, front-wheel-drive

EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 28-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined

Base Price: $30,925

As Tested: $31,745

Performance:

Smooth, powerful V-6 engine

Very smooth 6-speed manual transmission and clutch

Hill hold

Great acceleration in regular mode

Excellent fuel economy in Econ mode

Driver room, comfort, and support are all excellent.
Driver room, comfort, and support are all excellent.

Our best hwy EPA was 30.3 mpg

Pleasant, but sporty exhaust note

Comfy highway ride

Comfort:

Good driver legroom

Headroom OK for driver, a little snug for other positions

Driver power adjustable seat including lumbar

Quality interior materials

Comfortable, leather trimmed seats

Two temp heated front seats

Tight back seat

Passenger seat slides a lot for rear seat access

The power moonroof is a nice standard feature.
The power moonroof is a nice standard feature.

Nice, contoured leather steering wheel

Very good auxiliary controls

Tilt/telescopic steering column

Active Noise Cancelation for a quiet interior

Utility:

Medium to small front door bins

Medium locking glovebox

Medium size moonroof

Small console bin with USB port

Two infotainment screens

Two seatback storage pouches

Large trunk, flat floor

High 10-inch lift over

Smallish, arched pass-through

Big step between folded rear seat and trunk

The rear seat is fine for youngsters or agile adults.
The rear seat is fine for youngsters or agile adults.

WOW Factors:

Excellent 6-speed manual transmission

A nice balance between sporty and practical

We beat EPA fuel economy estimates

Sharp styling

Quiet interior

Whines:

Less front legroom for passenger than driver

Rear seat best for limber passengers

Bottom Line:

Handsome, two-door sport coupes with manual transmissions are declining in numbers, so it’s great

The handsome coupe body is a compromise over the much roomier Accord sedan.
The handsome coupe body is a compromise over the much roomier Accord sedan.

that Honda still offers the fun to drive Accord Coupe. The engine is both powerful and economical depending on your driving style. The Honda Accord sedan is a segment favorite, but the coupe is great if you don’t carry many passengers.