Honda Accord Or Nissan Altima: Which One Does V-6 Better?
A decade ago, both the Honda Accord and Nissan Altima were offered in base four-cylinder versions... Read More
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SAFETY | 9 out of 10
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Top Safety Pick
IIHS
Five stars overall; five stars frontal, side, and rollover (sedan only)
NHTSA
Visibility from behind the wheel is very good thanks to the cabin's thin pillars, so parking and lane changes are easy.
Edmunds
Kudos for retaining large-print digital readouts that not only can be read at a glance (a safety feature)
USA Today
Accord's well-tuned stability control really keeps the car in check
Edmunds' Inside Line
Feature-wise, the Accord's list is strong, including electronic stability control, front side airbags, side curtain bags, active front head restraints, and anti-lock brakes.
The 2012 Accord achieved top 'good' ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in frontal and side impact protection, and with a round of updates, now earns a "good" rating for roof strength, which makes it a Top Safety Pick.
In the revised, tougher tests from the federal government, it's all good news; the Accord has been given five stars for frontal and side impact. It's worth noting that the Accord has an especially low center of mass and, when compared to taller crossovers and SUVs, is less likely to be tripped and roll over.
While those looking at the Accord Coupe should pay attention to outward visibility on the test drive, it's not nearly as much of an issue in the Accord sedan.
Conclusion
The Accord has excellent safety ratings, as well as all the expected features for a roomy family sedan.
