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Best car for $30K hands down.
Matt, 08/24/2020
2020 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
75 of 76 people found this review helpful
Just got my Accord EX-L 2.0T and 10 A/T about a week ago, coming from a 2008 Infiniti G35x. Even though the Infiniti had 50 more horsepower, the Accord is a HUGE upgrade. I can't get over how nice it feels just to sit in this car and drive it. Already I've noticed so many good things about the Accord. Everything from the materials, to the technology, to the comfort and luxuriousness. The new car smell is nice to have too. I'll try to be as thorough as I can with this review, touching on some of the good things as well as the iffy things. The 2.0t is a good engine. Although, coming from a naturally aspirated V6, the turbo four took some getting used to. It has somewhat of a classic turbo feel where it feels like nothing, nothing, and then you're flying. It's a smooth transition between boost and non-boost, so I can't complain there. You kind of have to learn how to drive this car and work the pedal, but once you get used to it, this engine feels smooth, refined, quick and peppy. Great engine note as well. The 10-speed also took some getting used to. Being that this has twice the amount of gears my last car had, it has been a bit of an adjustment. You feel more gear shifts than you would in most cars. However, in sport mode, the transmission feels very lively and it shifts quick. You do feel the shifts transmit into the cabin every now and then but it's nothing I can't forgive. Even in normal mode, the transmission keeps the engine in the meat of its power while keeping the RPMs at an efficient level. The only thing I wish from this transmission was that it was better at downshifting. When you step on it, it hunts for gears a little before picking the right one. Best steering feel out of any midsize sedan. I test drove the Camry, Mazda 6, Sonata, Optima, Malibu, Legacy, and the Altima. Accord won it. I also test drove the Kia Stinger and Tesla Model 3, each for a full day, and felt that the Accord really does come shockingly close to those cars in terms of feedback. It's talkative but also polished and expensive. Whenever I let a friend take it around the block, they always note how the steering has zero vagueness and how slick it feels. As for the handling, this is an Accord. However, it's a dynamic feeling Accord. It won't get your heart rate pumping as you whip through a backroad, but the chassis feels flat and stable for a big sedan. I'm able to toss this thing around a corner no problem. This car blends a nice soft sprung suspension with firm and communicative handling very well. My G35x may have had more raw grip, but the Accord has less body lean and better steering communication. I have no complaints with the handling of this car. The Accord is also extremely roomy. Back seat is far roomier than a Jeep Grand Cherokee I was looking at. A 6'3 person could sit back there and be perfectly comfortable on a long drive. Very high quality materials in the back seat as well as the front. It's a nice place to be. The Accord is also wide on the interior. My old car, I felt like I was constantly bumping elbows with my passenger. In this car, there's an insane amount of space between the driver and passenger seat with a nice big center console over it. Very luxurious feeling having that open space. Overall, you get tons of headroom, legroom and storage. The seats are comfortable and the leather looks and feels high quality. Even the design of the seats, with the wide bolsters around the shoulder area as well as the overall curvature looks very premium and feels good to sit in. The leather around the steering wheel is nice and smooth. The buttons feel super solid to touch. I love the attention to detail, like the fact that the ring around the climate control dials changes from blue to red depending on where you turn it, and the little welcome song when you get in the car. The infotainment has amazing graphics, responds like a tablet screen, is relatively easy to navigate and is packed with features. Voice commands respond flawlessly. Doors have a solid thunk to them. Headlights just light up the whole road. Love the little boost gauge that pops up when you put the car in sport mode, it's just a neat little party trick to show people and I love looking at it. Oh, and I can literally start the car from my bedroom. How cool is that?! I can't get over how much I love this car. There are some things to note, though. The infotainment screen has some glitches when it comes to apple car play connectivity. I was using spotify through car play, and the screen froze. Sometimes spotify is very glitchy through apple car play, opening menus I didn't select and things of that nature. Most of the time it works, but there has been a few instances where it gave me a bit of trouble. I also wish the 10-speed was better at downshifting, like I mentioned above. It's a great transmission, aside from that. Other than those slightly iffy things, the Accord has been a great car and I'm loving every bit of it!
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The best engineered car for the money
derelicte78, 03/08/2020
2020 Honda Accord Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
79 of 84 people found this review helpful
Unbelievable car for the money. Was looking for a 2nd car and had outgrown my Focus ST. Already have an Odyssey so needed a vehicle that I could commute, take 3 kids to their events, and go around town. Considered going Outback or CUV, but kept coming back to the Accord as I value driving dynamics and comfort. A CUV only gives you 50% of that, and for 95% of my life, I don't need AWD and our minivan can handle hauling gear. The amount of care that went I to designing this car is evident. From the huge backseat/trunk, the climate control buttons that light up blue or red depending on which way you turn them, the rearview mirror that's the same shape as the rear window, and well designed center armrest, Honda really nailed the small things well. As far as driving, I miss having a manual transmission, but the 10spd is excellent, doesn't hunt and the engine really pulls and you can use regular gas! I find the cabin really quiet (for the class) on the road and it handles so well. As far as cost to own, it's low maintenance, doesn't have the extra maintenance an AWD system would require and insurance rates for me were on par or lower than other vehicles in it's class and outside that I cross shopped with. I have only 2 knocks and they are minor for me. The sound system is not that great for being a premium one, but it's not horrible. I also kept bumping my right knee into the center console that angles out which is hard plastic. There's a soft padded section under that curve and it took awhile to find a seating position where my knee didn't bump, but it's a slightly lower driving position than I would prefer. Only you can decide whether a car meets your needs or not and so much is subjective (looks, feel, image), but while not popular anymore sedans can meet so many daily needs and this is one of the best. Plus, since they're not selling as well, you can get a killer deal on Accords now! I got close to 20% off msrp on a touring model with only 4 miles on it!
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John, 03/12/2020
2020 Honda Accord EX 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
I truly enjoy navigation from my phone and 38 mpg over 2100 miles. I have been adjusting to cvt on takeoff and finding sweet spot for cruising interstate. It corners great. Definitely worth upgrade to EX and sometimes would appreciate leather for I am concerned about staining the seats. I hear scotts stain guard would help protect the seats. Looking forward to 1200 mile road trip over Easter break. Happy Hondaring!
Honda owner since 1977
Joe, 01/14/2020
2020 Honda Accord EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
54 of 60 people found this review helpful
Honda owner since 1977 The best EXL I have ever bought. The last two Accords have been six cylinders (not available in 2020 Model). I was originally worried about the four-cylinder 1.5 engine but it is Fast enough for me. It has the zip you need for passing and merging onto interstate highways.Among the better features is you can connect your telephone’s map navigation app To the car’s screen. All in all a gold medal product !
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Went from 2018 EX-L to 2020 Touring Edition
Don Paul, 01/15/2019
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2020 Honda Accord Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 10A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I was able to upgrade my lease from a 2018 to a new 2020 Touring edition in late October 2020. The drivetrain is still sensational, no major changes except for some welcome features such as ventilated seats, rain-sensing wipers, wireless phone charging, and adaptive dampers. On the latter feature, I'm not certain I appreciate whatever differences exist from my previous model (this is my 7th consecutive high end Accord lease). I suspect the low profile tires and 19 inch wheels would produce a slightly harsh ride without these dampers, which is already biased toward the firm side which favors better handling. Handling characteristics remain best in class or, at least, matched with the soon-to-disappear Mazda 6. My mileage seems down 1 mpg in mixed driving (27-28 mpg) but remains better than EPA, especially on the highway. The biggest flaw in the Accord remains road noise on coarse pavement, although it's very quiet on smoother surfaces. The road noise isn't that obtrusive, but it can be annoying if you're listening to music. Honda needs to make a leap forward in this area; it's been a flaw with every Accord I've had. The radar sensor module seems more exposed to slushy snow which can block the signal than in the previous generation Accord...no problem in powdery snow. The stereo has real power and lots of speakers, but the final product through those speakers leaves something to be desired. I note the new Civic Touring edition comes with a higher quality stereo than the Accord, so I assume this will be remedied in the next generation. Comfort remains superb, and the fun-to-drive quotient remains truly high, especially for a family sedan. It is a blast to tromp on the throttle from time to time, fit and finish is superb, have to watch those 19" wheels which jut out and are more vulnerable to curbs. I consider the Accord a great value and, those flaws aside, a joy to drive. -As of February 2022, no major changes to my original thoughts. Drivetrain and handling remain joys, still annoyed by road noise on coarse pavement, 19" rims are too easy to scuff and damage. Drove through 10" snowstorm a few nights ago on my Michelins, which were a bit better in the snow than I expected. Putting car in Economy mode helps reduce wheelspin when starting from a dead stop. Stereo is okay, powerful, but substandard overall audio quality for a car in this class. Radar sensor module still too exposed to wet snow and becomes obscured...works fine in "fluffier" snow. This is a very low mileage car (6600 miles in 16 months), so wear and tear is minimal. Heater, despite smaller 2.0T dimensions (and less coolant to heat up) is slower to heat than my previous 3.5 liter V-6s, and I'm certain I'm not imagining this. The Accord V6 had a sensational heater, the 2.0 falls a little short. Rear defroster is weak, and has been in all of my 7 Accords. Ride is a tad too firm for these old bones. All these whines aside, I don't imagine switching to a different vehicle when my lease is up. On the whole, my Accords have been as close to bulletproof and as much fun to drive as I could reasonably expect in this price class. -As of early August, 2022, no changes to my earlier laudatory review. My Touring Edition Accord remains a pleasure to drive, every drive, and remains absolutely trouble free. My lease isn’t up for a little more than a year, and I may consider purchasing this car if the supply problem remains so severe. Otherwise, I might consider switching to the hybrid EX-L, though I would then be missing a couple of the spiffy doodads in my current car, like ventilated seats which have been great in this very warm summer. In any case, if there is a new addition of the Honda Accord available, I hope Honda has been working hard on the road noise flaw. Finally, in February 2023, I have nothing really new to add to my previous reviews. The 2020 Touring Edition has been a gem, with the flaws of road noise on coarse pavement and a radar module which coats easily with slushy snow (not powdery snow) and become inoperative still being annoyances. Otherwise, the 2.0 liter/10 speed drivetrain continues to be a blast in a very good handling "family" sedan. This final review on this car is a note of disappointment, not about my current car, but about the 2023 Touring Hybrid edition Accord. The new Accord is now longer, and will no longer fit in my garage, eliminating it from becoming my 8th consecutive high end Accord. The reviews on the new edition in the car mags are far less positive because Honda saw fit to kill the 2.0 liter drivetrain, replacing it with a slower CVT hybrid which doesn't brake as well and doesn't shift as well. All in all, I think Honda has taken a large step backward with the new Accord from what I've been reading, and even if it fit in my garage, I probably would have gone with the CRV Sport Touring Hybrid. AWD would have made it a good substitute for the lackluster Accord, but I'm a lease fella, and the current Honda leases on the high end CRV hybrid are absurdly high. So, it's probably a sad goodbye to Honda.
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