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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Camry 32,561
Altima 30,475
Accord 28,806
Fusion 26,520
Malibu 16,138
Sonata 11,854
Optima 9,180
200 7,817
Passat 5,992
Legacy 5,023
6 4,224
Civic 31,810
Corolla 30,950
Elantra 22,414
Sentra 20,721
Focus 19,491
Cruze 18,666
Forte 9,170
Jetta 8,616
3 8,399
Impreza 4,994
Dart 3,305
There's only one big drawback to the new Civic as far as I can tell—poor rear visibility.
You left out looking like a shrunken Crosstour. And the ugly misproportioned rear end. But they are selling like crazy, I see them everywhere.
The more I see and look into pricing on the new-design Cruze, the more I like it.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
In the compact/midsize class, I think the Cruze, Corolla, and Elantra have better rear visibility than the Civic.
Then there's the trend towards SUVs in this time of ~$2 a gallon gas, which is also eating into mid-sized sedan sales. The fact that many of the current mid-sizers can average over 30 mpg isn't as important to some people as it once was.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Only someone without legs would fit behind my 6'3" frame and driver's seat.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Will be interesting to see what fits our size parameters the next time we're in the market but don't see that happening till at least 2020 at this juncture.
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
Looks sharp enjoy it. Put a couple of coats of wax on it. keep that white finish shinning
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/06/30/honda-accord-40-anniversay-birthday/
Glad to have a car made in the USA in Ohio. This is the 4th Accord my family has owned that was built at Marysville. The first three have been great, and I'm expecting the same from this one....So far it seems like the best one yet.
My wife has a 2013 Accord, and so I figured that this one—aside from the styling—would be close to identical. They are similar, but there are some noticeable differences.
First, the handling with my 2016 Accord seems better than on the 2013. By better I mean slightly firmer and with less body roll and no tire squeal when taking turns with just a little bit of speed. It's definitely better than my 2008 Accord, which could almost "wallow" a little when pushed a bit. The 2016 Accord is a little closer to being a sports sedan, I think. Here's what Honda has said about the improvements in the suspension for 2016:
"All 2016 Accords apply higher performance dampers and new compliance bushings. All models get new front and rear high performance dampers designed to offer increased response especially in the initial stage of body movement. Development work has centered on reduced internal friction and increased linearity, resulting in the redesign of the oil channel aiding both ride comfort and handling precision.....The struts are specially tuned for the ideal blend of comfort and handling. Innovative features include efficient hydraulic valves and seals, a low-friction Teflon® internal bushing, optimized oil specifications, and a special rebound damper spring that dramatically reduces body roll while turning. The Accord Sport, EX, EX-L and Touring Sedan, and the EX and EX-L Coupe all feature a front strut-tower connecting bar that further improves handling response. For 2016 models, a more ridged strut tower bar contributes to overall body stiffness and dynamic handling response."
http://hondanews.com/releases/2016-honda-accord-press-kit-chassis
I know that's press release stuff, but to me there does feel like there's something behind it. This car is a bit more fun to drive than the other Accords I've owned.
Does any other midsize sedan have an aluminum hood?
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
But as of now is the Accord the only midsize car with aluminum?
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Don't think Accord's got anything new there.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
When I first bought my Genesis had it 3 weeks I parked in a lot at night that had a concrete stop barrier that separated the lanes. I Must of pulled to far over it and it had a metal rebar sticking up that caught the bumper when I was backing out. It ripped the bumper off half way and tore up the plastic underneath. The new Plastic under piece I ordered from Hyundai was over $300 not to mention the scratched bumper and broken bumper clips. The front of my vehicle would crumble in a frontal. Scary
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
1. AndroidAuto/AppleCarplay. Wow. The google maps navi on the dash works much better than the built-in navi on my 2008 or even on my wife's 2013. Communicating with it is a breeze: "Find Indian restaurant," "Displaying local Indian restaurants" along with their ratings, and one touch to direct you there or call them.
2. Remote start. Cools your car off in summer, or warms it up and defrosts it in Winter while you're inside having your last cup of coffee and brushing your teeth.
3. 39 mpg on our first highway trip. Beat the EPA hwy estimate on the first tank.
4. Aluminum hood. Makes it easier to put in washer fluid, check the oil, etc.
5. LED daytime running lights, fog lights, and tail lights.
6. Next generation XM that let's you "rewind" and "fast forward," as well as combine stations on your presets (for instance you can combine 60s on 6 and 70s on 7 to get songs from both stations mixed together).
7. Cloth seats. Honestly I like these better than leather in our hot climate. They are cooler in hot weather and warmer in cold weather. Nice quality fabric on the EX. Sill have a power driver's seat with power lumbar support.
8. HD FM radio. Better reception and no static. Works great.
9. HondaLink. Kinda like GM's ONstar, except it's free. If, god forbid, your airbags deploy, it calls the closest emergency services automatically.
10. Honda Lanewatch. Color camera on the right side of your car helps you see what's back there, including if there's a bike approaching, etc.
11. Better handling than any Accord I've previously owned, and I've owned a 2002, a 2008, and my wife has a 2013.
12. Has all sorts of other stuff, like moonroof, pushbutton start, dual zone climate control, 60/40 split fold down rear seat, sunglasses holder, built-in programmable garage door opener, multiview rear camera, etc. Plus Honda quality, reliability, and durability.
Also, sometimes maintenance/repair takes a lot of work just to replace a mall part, but sometimes I think that was done in the name of better weight balance.