2016 Honda Accord Sport 6MT Review - High Expectations - 2016 Honda Accord Sport 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder (189 hp @ ...
2016 Honda Accord Sport |
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2.4-liter inline four-cylinder (189 hp @ 6400 rpm, 182 lb-ft @ 300 rpm) Six -speed manual transmission, front-wheel drive 23 city / 34 highway / 27 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) 30 mpg (observed in passing) base Price (Sedan LX 6MT) $ 23.040 As Tested (Sedan Sport 6MT) $ 25,100 All prices include $ 835 destination and handling fee. |
quality of life is to make the best of your environment. There are no cars on the market today that reflects this philosophy more than the Honda Accord
After years of growing to make room for smaller models in the range, the Agreement -. Which gathered accolades as the most reliable choice in the segment of the family car for decades - has jumped with a midlife crisis, and still plays like a child. It would be easy to say that the Accord has always been a favorite for us, but that competition improves, we wanted to come back and give the Agreement another go.
Here's what we learned after several days of tinkering Southern California in the Sport Accord, the model of value that hits the sweet spot of what you have and what you want.
Exterior
Of course, the Accord grew and grew and grew up in his life - but who among us has not? It hides its larger dimensions, with oversized headlights and beautiful proportions, although it will not stand out in a crowd. In San Marino red, which sparkled in the sun and West Hollywood reflects beautifully against the sunset in Malibu, the agreement looked a class above. A wise examiner / mentor once said you're not supposed to judge a car based on its color, but kudos to Honda to offer such a rich hue.
inside
In short, inside the Accord feels like it's built to last, and Sport Accord offers refinement and build jumps and quality limits above its price. The best way to understand a Honda is to get inside and immediately begin to touch everything. The solid, fabric tension cloth seats. The softness of the leather steering wheel. The knurl pattern of the gearshift knob. Chunkiness the central control button. There is a reason you feel immediately at ease in the Agreement and the Sport Accord (thankfully) does not take account of the tendency to turn the "sports" an excuse to cut the garish design.
Yes, the design itself seems dated, especially next to a comparable Hyundai Sonata, but swoops and lapping are not for everyone.
by sticking with the Sport trim, you avoid a secondary display on the dashboard, and any mention of ThE VOLUME CONTROL TOUCHSCREEN .
technology
on the Sport Accord, there is not much to see in terms of technology, through the finish level of differentiation rigid (later) that holds most of the good things to the Agreements charged only. A hooded screen sits atop the center console, which is only useful to view the backup camera and a rudimentary trip computer. Or navigation or other goodies, as carplay are offered on Sport Accord, but keeping things simple also means retaining the traditional buttons and knobs for radio controls. systems active and passive driver assistance are available in the package Honda Sensing, necessitating its replacement by manual continuously variable transmission. In the decision between having fun with a manual gearbox and an audible signal when you deviate from markings, there is a clear decision for fans, but I'm not sure must be a.
Training
most agreements come with a direct-injection engine with four non-turbo 2.4-liter although Honda also offers a V6, probably the legacy buyers Agreement courtyard and continue the Agreement v. Camry rivalry. Sport models get a bump Agreement 185-189 horsepower (yay!), and a slight bump in torque on LX, EX and EX-Ls with the same drivetrain four-cylinder. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the Sport Accord, as the LX and EX; a CVT is optional in all areas, standard on the EX-L, and both EX-L V-6 Accord Touring.
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Here's the part you've been waiting: Yes, the Sport Accord with the manual results still as soft as never has - and all are reflected contains our view of manual Sport Accord. We have not had the chance to spend time with the volume model of CVT, but we can easily recommend spending quality time with the manual in particular.
The relationship between all the moving parts in the Agreement has developed smoothly in recent decades, and the Sport Accord is the second most competent artist in this segment. (Top honors go to yet Mazda6 with manual transmission.) For anyone who cares about driving, the choice of an agreement on competition means enjoying high quality in all aspects of life. The steering feels direct, not floaty. The clutch is Forgiving, and the six-speed manual is as clear to use as in any Honda car performance. The engine note unchanged seems refreshing. It's fun to let the engine sing all the way to redline in a way that we could not wait for the match CVT. Even sitting in traffic in hell which is Highway 405 in California in the peak hours, the handle of the gas agreement was manageable, causing no left leg fatigue clutch.
The Sport Accord offers the confidence to enter a corner a little faster than you want, and get out even faster. The standard 19-inch wheels do little to spoil the ride quality, which should be much more severe given the larger wheels as necessary. The braking performance could be stronger and firmer. Considering this family sedan against the other family sedans, they are very good, but because the Accord chassis errs on the side of the Four Door Sports Car, comparing expands beyond category.
Price
With the Sport Accord, what you see is what you get for not unreasonable 25 large. Honda maintained fastidiously trim levels, and there are no options on the Sport Accord. For more toys, you will need to upgrade to the EX trim, EX-L, and Touring. For example, Apple carplay, infotainment innovation that could have turned the Sport unnecessary display screen Agreement into a useful, is only available on Exes Agreement and above. Further complicating the trim level strategy means that the excellent pilot Honda Sensing technical assistance are not available on any agreement with a manual transmission. Sigh. Even fully equipped, an agreement will not be executed more than $ 35,000 or more, which is much
Disclosure: .. Honda provided the vehicle, insurance, and a fuel tank for this review
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