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2009 Honda Accord Sedan Quality Review

July 20, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

seats are a bit hard
MotherProof

intrusive hinges force cautious loading of crushable items
ConsumerGuide

plenty of bins and cubbies throughout
Kelley Blue Book

ample supply of front and rear passenger room
Edmunds

The 2009 Honda Accord grows even larger with this latest generation introduced last year, and reviewers have mostly positive remarks about the space and interior appointments.

Edmunds reports "ample supply of front and rear passenger room" inside the Honda Accord Sedan. Kelley Blue Book says there is "an interior volume increase big enough to move the Accord into the EPA's Large Sedan category, [providing] room for wider seats and a big, two-arm center console." ConsumerGuide asserts that "seats have grown for 2009 and are more comfortable as a result...sedans have good headroom, vast legroom, and comfortable seats...[while] larger door openings and a higher roof contribute to easy entry and exit." MotherProof, on the other hand, gripes that the "seats are a bit hard."

Kelley Blue Book assures buyers "there are plenty of bins and cubbies throughout and the backseat and trunk qualify as roomy in every dimension." ConsumerGuide describes the trunk as "large, deep [and] usefully shaped," while noting "a smallish opening may prevent loading of bulkier items" and "intrusive hinges force cautious loading of crushable items." MotherProof reports that "the rear seats do fold down, through a lever found in the trunk," providing "14 cubic feet of trunk space, which is at least a cube less than its major competitors," states Edmunds.

Interior materials are upscale in nature. According to Cars.com, the "new [2009 Honda] Accord's cabin treads ever-closer to the domain of Honda's luxury brand, Acura, with its use of high-quality materials, good fit and finish." MotherProof says the 2009 Honda Accord Sedan's available "leather interior has a sophisticated, tailored look and feel."

ConsumerGuide reports that in the Honda Accord "road noise is fairly pronounced, with less sound isolation from traffic din than might be expected." Edmunds, however, thinks it's "quieter thanks to additional sound-deadening materials and body-stiffening measures."

Conclusion

The 2009 Honda Accord is very comfy and feels more upscale than most on-a-budget mid-size buyers would expect.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:seats are a bit hardMotherProofintrusive hinges force cautious loading of crushable itemsConsumerGuideplenty of bins and cubbies throughoutKelley Blue Bookample supply of front and rear passenger roomEdmunds The 2009 Honda Accord grows even larger with this latest generation introduced last year, and reviewers have mostly positive remarks about the space and interior appointments. Edmunds reports "ample supply of front and rear passenger room" inside the Honda Accord Sedan. Kelley Blue Book says there is "an interior volume increase big enough to move the Accord into the EPA's Large Sedan category, [providing] room for wider seats and a big, two-arm center console." ConsumerGuide asserts that "seats have grown for 2009 and are more comfortable as a result...sedans have good headroom, vast legroom, and comfortable seats...[while] larger door openings and a higher roof contribute to easy entry and exit." MotherProof, on the other hand, gripes that the "seats are a bit hard." Kelley Blue Book assures buyers "there are plenty of bins and cubbies throughout and the backseat and trunk qualify as roomy in every dimension." ConsumerGuide describes the trunk as "large, deep [and] usefully shaped," while noting "a smallish opening may prevent loading of bulkier items" and "intrusive hinges force cautious loading of crushable items." MotherProof reports that "the rear seats do fold down, through a lever found in the trunk," providing "14 cubic feet of trunk space, which is at least a cube less than its major competitors," states Edmunds. Interior materials are upscale in nature. According to Cars.com, the "new [2009 Honda] Accord's cabin treads ever-closer to the domain of Honda's luxury brand, Acura, with its use of high-quality materials, good fit and finish." MotherProof says the 2009 Honda Accord Sedan's available "leather interior has a sophisticated, tailored look and feel." ConsumerGuide reports that in the Honda Accord "road noise is fairly pronounced, with less sound isolation from traffic din than might be expected." Edmunds, however, thinks it's "quieter thanks to additional sound-deadening materials and body-stiffening measures." ConclusionThe 2009 Honda Accord is very comfy and feels more upscale than most on-a-budget mid-size buyers would expect. 2009 HONDA ACCORD STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "reliable transportation doesn't have to be bland" Cars.com: "a bit anonymous from certain angles" Kelley Blue Book: "a crisper, more substantial look" Automobile Magazine: "pretty fantastic" Car and Driver: "loses some of the ...

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Other Choices:

Perhaps the closest competitor to the Accord is the Altima, which provides a similar mix of sporty road manners and well-controlled ride quality, plus good styling inside and out. The Passat remains a solid competitor with its 2.0T four-cylinder engine, but spotty reliability and somewhat higher running costs lessen the appeal. The best-selling Camry is competitive with the Accord in most respects, but its ride is more comfort-oriented and less sporty, and the quality of the interior materials is disappointing relative to the competition. The Fusion appeals to a different type of buyer, with its lean, more masculine design and firmer, more athletic driving feel; it's also a bit smaller. The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu is an especially formidable competitor, with a more distinctive style inside and out and performance to match the Accord.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By CDC #1, Posted: 9/5/2009

    2009 EX Accord Sedan with 1100 miles experiencing odd drive train noises at low speed shift points. Shifting is not solid and there is frequent downshifting of AT on even minor grades.
    Low hanging brake line at rear tire area likely subject to damage.
    Working with Honda of America on these issues presently.

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