Honda Accord's record: 25 of the last 29 years on Car and Driver's 10 Best list. The first Japanese car produced in the US, the Honda Accord is a favorite of growing families and conscientious commuters needing a dependable mid-sized car. Produced in Marysville, Ohio since 1982, the Accord is a best-selling new car and widely sought used car—when mothers and fathers look for a safe and reliable used car to let their teens drive, Accords as often as not, will be in the running. Why? Honda Accords are solidly built and one of the most reliable cars in their class, they hold their value well, and for nearly 35 years, Honda has maintained a tradition of excellence exemplified through the Accord brand that makes it one of the most consistent mid-size cars available for sale in the United States.
The driver's cab in the coupe is roomy. Accords generally provide excellent head and legroom and the backseat space is quite adequate. Standard equipment on more recent model years has included full-power window and door lock accessories, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel a six-speaker stereo system, Bluetooth capabilities, automatic climate control with dual zone controls allowing passengers to set their own thermostat, satellite radios, and heated front seats.
All recent Accords have antilock brakes, stability and traction control, and six airbags standard. Accords perform near top-of-class in government and insurance safety tests and the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) awarded the Accord "Good" for protecting passengers during both frontal-offset and side-impact crashes.
The Accord Coupe remains a solid performer in the mid-sized market and used car buyers seeking a comfortable, safe, reliable car for many years to come should browse here to find themselves a car that's part of a dynasty.
