After a series of exhaustive comparison tests, Car and Driver magazine has named the Honda Accord the Number-One Four-Cylinder Mainstream Sedan. Car and Driver examined a wide array of categories, including powertrain, chassis and driving experience. Here’s a sample of what they had to say: “Honda has simply nailed the econosedan formula, and it isn’t just a matter of building the highest-revving engine, the most competent suspension, and the most ergonomic interior. The trick is getting every component talking openly and honestly to every other component. It’s that sonorous mechanical interplay that lends the Accord its agility and charm.”*
*Car and Driver, March 2008
*Car and Driver, March 2008
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recognized the Honda Accord Sedan as a 2008 "Top Safety Pick." The award was based on several extensive tests, including a frontal-offset crash test, side crash test and rear-impact test. In addition, each winner was required to have electronic stability control available as either standard equipment or as an option. Active safety systems such as stability control can help drivers avoid collisions altogether. Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), also known as electronic stability control, is standard equipment on the 2008 Honda Accord.
In its annual 10Best competition, Car and Driver notes that the all-new 2008 Accord still offers everything that makes Accord great— and in a larger, more powerful package. They praise both the Coupe and Sedan, noting “…it adds up to one more in a terrific line of cars that have captured a record 22 10Best trophies since we started awarding them in 1983.”*
*Car and Driver, January 2008
*Car and Driver, January 2008
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the 2008 Accord Sedan five stars (its highest rating) in driver and front passenger crash tests.† These frontal crash-test ratings are a testament to the advanced safety engineering that comes standard on every Accord.
†Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov)
†Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov)
By definition, a benchmark is the example by which all others should be judged. In the eyes of the editors at Motor Trend, that honor now firmly belongs to the Accord. Put head to head against Toyota Camry, the Accord showed that it simply offered more: “the Accord reigns as the best of the best—the benchmark.” *
*Motor Trend, October 2007
*Motor Trend, October 2007
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The article’s headline just about says it all: “Test Drive: The Sweet New Accord Does Honda Proud.” In his glowing review, USA Today automotive editor James R. Healey sings Accord’s praises. He notes its larger interior, its refined powertrain and an “uncommon attention to detail.” He notes that “…if you accept that the marketplace is the final judge of an automaker's wisdom, you have had to concede over the years that Honda is among the gifted-and-talented group. The latest Accord feels so good to drive and generally is so nicely furnished that Honda's standing is in no jeopardy.” †
†USA Today, August 24, 2007
†USA Today, August 24, 2007
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The keen-eyed experts at AutoWeek found little to criticize when introduced to the all-new Accord. In fact, their reaction was quite the opposite. After a thorough inspection and test drive, they found that “everything about the new model is larger or better, whether you’re looking at overall size and interior volume, power output and fuel economy or the list of standard features.” The attention to detail that went into the building of the Accord got a special nod, as one reviewer noted: “Every fit appears as if some tiny carpet installer got in there with his knee kickers and stretched the material taut around every bend and tight into each corner.”**
**AutoWeek, August 21, 2007
**AutoWeek, August 21, 2007
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