My dream car. I would take this over almost any other car in the world.

@castronautmusic

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy listening to that lawnmower

@Hallowsaw

3 жыл бұрын

Why. Cargo space is junk, rides harsh, power is weak, could be more comfortable or sportier and it fails at both. Not only that, honda reliability has tanked in the last 10 years. So is it just appearance and mpg cause thats a lousy way to buy s car.

@naveenthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

I’d take the one that still offers a naturally aspirated v6. Not onboard turbos

@margussakk126

3 жыл бұрын

A hybrid!?

@kromahj

3 жыл бұрын

You have bad teast then

The sport rims are the best looking rims imo. The other options on Honda's website look amazing in person. Lol Honda pretty much makes the most attractive wheels in the mainstream segment. I like the hybrid powertrain over the 1.5 but cvts give me motion sickness so the 2.0 with the 10 speed ftw. Great review as always!

Just got mine last night. I’m in love with it. Went from a HRV to this one, I shall remain a Honda girl.

That accord is gorgeous

Yes! Save the knobs! Thank you Honda! I can’t stand the “put every control in a touchscreen” trend

My stepfather had the 2019 version of this car for a little while and I haven’t been able to get that car out of my head since.😍😍

Love your walk around reviews!

Aside from the 21’ 2.0T Sport (mine). I bought a 21’ Hybrid EX-L (Partner’s). Cons: the brake & gas pedal feeling is a bit odd. Unable to drive the car off w/o seatbelt secured, relocating the car real quick in the driveway, is now annoying. Pros: The regen paddle shifters feels like you’re playing a video game, commute to/from work here in LA County, lots of hillside highway driving and the regen paddle shifters are awesome, especially going downhill. The exit “Econ report”, I’m still figuring it out but, if the “flowers” are fully bloomed and the bar is filled, you got the “best” efficiency during your drive. The hybrid is quick, I drove on Sport Mode during a round trip, and I was pleased with it and still got 38MPG, which I’m only getting 21MPG on my 2.0T Sport 😂 If anyone is curious, the hybrid goes generate a “humming” noise but it’s not annoying. A neighbor has a Lexus UX hybrid, and geez, the most unpleasant sounds EVER! Avoid that thing! When on reverse, it has a “holy/futuristic sound” and my passengers and I laugh as it’s a trip. Once again Kirk, keep up the awesome content and always look forward seeing a new vehicle review. If you haven’t done so, perhaps a 21’ 2.0T Sport as future video? 🙏🏽 ❤️

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

Great input from your ownership experience! I love the sound it makes much more than the Toyota hybrids when in EV mode. I've got 55mpg on a long trip with this Accord and I still got the exact same leaf rating as I did at 45mpg 🤷‍♂️🤣

@Maureentv1

2 жыл бұрын

I also have the '21 2.0T Sport. I'm only getting 16 mpg in city driving with the car in regular driving mode!

Excellent video!

Nice review! I’d love to see a plug-in hybrid version come back.

Excelent review, specially de 0-60. Great job

Nice review! That’s a great looking accord !

Kirk you are honestly the most technical and detailed reviewer out there.

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

Woah! That's quite the compliment! Thanks 😊

What’s not to like? Solid car, solid review video with a LOT of work into it

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

I bought the exact car your driving, white with ivory interior, handles fantastic, rides fantastic, getting same mpg as you, fastest hybrid that gets 45 plus mpg wish Honda would put this powertrain in the Ridgeline. Are you listening Honda?

Such a good review by you Kirk!

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

I believe the regenerative braking manually set by the paddles in the 2021 Accord Hybrid does not reset after you come to a stop when you are in the Sport mode, only in the Econ mode. In the Sport mode, the setting remains the same and is cancelled once you turn the car off or if you change to Econ mode.

good review, nice car, thanks bro.

Coming in late to purchase my 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring with 19in wheels. Just sold my 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring with 220k miles, still had original brake pads and had no complaints at all! Sold it for $9800 though.

@verynick

Жыл бұрын

Hybrids or EVs are great with brakes. I have 2021 and I too haven’t changed the pads at now 145k miles. Dealer said I still have 7 left whatever that means haha

Bought this exact model in December, changed from to 19 “ to 17” wheels for better mpg and ride, plus added space saver spare. The NVH is much improved. Loving the lane keeping assist ,adaptive cruise and brake hold in traffic.

@yeah123241

3 жыл бұрын

How was it switching to 17 inches? Thinking about doing the same

@harrytej

3 жыл бұрын

Wow .. seriously? You traded those rims for base rims? Tell me you were paid like 2grand in return

@ivantrudeau8974

Жыл бұрын

@@yeah123241 18 inches would be better.

Morning , nice review.. where in Florida are you in.... Love your videos from south florida

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Southwest florida. Collier county.

you’re one of the best reviewers…..thanks a bunch dude

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@michante7517

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirkKreifels of course !

Good morning. I see there's some good fuel economy

The Heads Up Display is really good. It will show turn by turn navigation directions, even when you’re using Apple CarPlay for navigation.

@naveenthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

It is a good feature but it only makes sense if you don’t have the integrated navigation. If you do then imo it’s pointless.

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@mavsguy842

3 жыл бұрын

@@naveenthemachine I’d imagine most people using CarPlay aren’t switching to the built-in factory navigation when they need directions.

@naveenthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

@@mavsguy842 I guess I’m an exception haha.

The "left side" of the driver's display is very customizable. Press the "home" button on the steering wheel, and you get a list of more than 10 different displays. You can turn most of them off if you don't want a list that long, and re-arrange their order. You don't need to use the paddles to get regen braking. It's seemlessly integrated into the brake pedal; so well integrated, that you later said it doesn't feel like regen brakes. So if you are coming to a stop, as you describe, you can just use the pedal. The different levels are for adjusting the effect when you are coasting downhill, or coming to a long, slow stop. They reset because it can be a too-sudden jolt when you lift your foot off of the accelerator. But they stay in SPORT mode, for a limited one-pedal driving.

Did you also feel the delay while driving in normal mode vs eco mode ?

Peep the 9th gen accord chilling in the background with the exact same wheels

Would you say its fun to drive at city speeds. I just bought one and having some small regrets of not getting the 2.0t but still happy at the pump.

Honda needs to make a Hybrid Sport model tho like the Camry SE or XSE Hybrids.

I prefer 2.0 Accord with 10 speed automatic transmission

Buying this in it's base trim is the best bang for the buck. In previous years the base model didn't get android auto or apple carplay but for this model year it's standard across the range. Not losing out on much by going with the base model.

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

Base still gets you a lot!

@SIIKAP1

2 жыл бұрын

It was, with the old prices. But with all the price increases they had, it’s not the best bang for your buck anymore. Makes me mad

11:50 I mean, put it in Sport mode and do the same test? Seems like I would expect/want the car to make the throttle sluggish in 'Econ' mode so even if I'm fiesty with my foot, it saves me from myself a bit?

Is there only one gear because when you forwarded it didn’t sound like it had more gears

Should be phev since the none plug hybrid range are really low:( the accord battery range is??

6:38 Are you sure you can't customize it? On my 21 Touring 2.0T, you can put audio, navigation, traffic signs, fuel economy, and driver aid in the display

Gotta love this Car.

How does the camry stack up against it and also what about the hybrid from one of the Koreans

I'm heavily considering this, but i don't get why they don't just use the dashboard layout of the Civic, which is great. Big number with the speed, configurable options, fuel on the right. Also the 19 inch wheels that reduce fuel economy and ride comfort on what is supposed to be a comfy appliance makes ZERO sense. Plus it reduces sidewall on a car without a spare!

Are the tyres “ run flat tyres “.. since you don’t have a spare tyre.

Yo what state are you in? Looks beautiful. Is that Florida ?

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it's FL

My 2014 accord hybrid exl had the same Ecvt with less hp and the and it was my favorite new car. Had went 60,000 mi and only had to change tires so very low maintenance I see those new 19 in rims and cringe bc those are killing the great mpg this car could get otherwise great feeling power train vs a normal cvt.

I really like the accord in general but I’d Probably get the 2017 touring v6. Nothing can beat the feel of the beloved j series v6. No matter if the turbo is quicker

@PLATINUM2U

3 жыл бұрын

I fully agree!! J35 is so much smoother. And long lasting

@naveenthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

@@PLATINUM2U only negatives I can see are that it has a timing belt vs a chain, and I think it also has cylinder deactivation so that could wear the cylinders out faster

@b.f.378

3 жыл бұрын

I love my 2011 Accord V6, so yea ain't nothing like a regular smooth V6 lol

Any opinions on front seat comfort? Everyday driver just complained about it nonstop in their recent test drive video.

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

I was happy and comfortable.

@ttiwehde

3 жыл бұрын

Bought this model in December, seat are to flat and firm, but leather might brake in.For now I use a bottom seat bolster pad.

Kirk, have you or are you going to review the new Hyundai Tuscan and then where Hyundai is in general? Thanks.

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

There's a good chance. Stay tuned.

@bobbywoods684

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirkKreifels I'm staying tuned in any case, as always. BTW, you're the only car guy my watches on KZread so you got that going for you.

I was thinking about getting the 5th gen pruis prime. I still don't like the fact that it doesn't offer a moonroof which i want badly lol! But I might be getting a 22 accord in year 2025 with low miles. But we will see.

Great Review. I just don’t like that rear end. I was hoping 21 would have beeen a redo to the rear lamps. Oh well. Nice interior though.... I hope thieves are still not stealing the 19inch Honda rims. LOL...

I have a 2020 ex hybrid and I love it. I regularly get over 50mpg on short and long trips. Great car, I don't think I will ever have anything else.

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

It's incredible how efficient it is!

I debated whether to purchase '21 Accord Hybrid Touring instead I opted for '21 Accord Sport 2.0T. I'm only getting 16 mpg in city commuter driving! I'm so disappointed.

Great car, just don't damage the sidewall, or get a blow-out (no spare) and replace the wheels (will get better gas mileage)!

Quirks? Features? Kirk score?

Can you do the test in the 2.0 touring

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

Eventually 😅

It has heated and ventilated front seats too.

I was surprised by how spacious the Accord is, especially for people sitting in the back. The rear offers lots of leg room, much more than the Lexus ES350.

Your 60 times are almost a second slower than other tests I've watched for some reason. Maybe the EX-L with its smaller/lighter wheels is faster.

Great review. How is the ride quality and road noise compared with an avalon or camry? Road noise seemed high

@emmy4537

Жыл бұрын

yes

3 inches of headroom in the rear? That seems high. Alex on autos said he couldn’t fit his head in the accord but he was able to in the Camry

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

He may have a longer torso 🤷‍♂️

@naveenthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirkKreifels he’s 6 feet tall IIRC

Cmon ship it to Europe! We only get the Suv... Enough with Suv... What a beauty

Imagine if the older Honda Insights and CRZ had this engine and not the IMA. They might've not been killed off. (and yeah, I know there's a 3rd Insight, it ain't a spiritual successor).

I hate that CVT gearbox makes the engine rev a really high

Shame it's just a sedan, was wishing for a liftback with that back end. Honestly i never get sunroofs/moonroofs, if it's light you want just get a light interior(white/light grey, cappuccino brown, etc.) plus in the summer they're hot and in the winter you have a lot of heat escaping through there (think people who live in the northern parts of the world get it best also have seen them use insulation there (Bjorn Nyland)). Comparing to the prius (gen 3 as you have) does the delay feel the same, better, worse? Not gonna lie, i use the ev button on my gen 2 prius (Europe) only when i know i'll have a long straight / downhill road or a downhill section is coming, otherwise i have no power. In general i think it's best to compare all hybrids (except for minivans, suvs, trucks(pickup), super and hyper cars and luxury autos (s class, LS, 7 series)) to a Prius (any gen since they're all roughly the same and almost everyone either knows who has/had one or has/had one themselves). And for the greatest question is the interior(seat covers?) stylized like a 2nd gen insight or is it more like a spaceship(bubble) civic?

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

My Prius has nearly instant response. Better than most automatic transmissions. This Accord Hybrid was one of the least responsive cars I've driven in a while in terms of needing power to pass or accelerate when already at speed. Despite that flaw, I still really enjoyed it he car.

I've always thought that this model Accord was a looker, especially those headlights! Side Note: those salmon shorts. I need them.

Those wheels are amazing. Wish the TLX would have some better options than the Accord😅

@rkgsd

3 жыл бұрын

That's why they're the most stolen stock wheels.

Went u testing the new Accord 2023

@KirkKreifels

Жыл бұрын

Two weeks

Florida seems beautiful!

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

It's unreal! 🌴⛱️☀️🩴🌸🌺

@lennygarrison6836

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirkKreifels what part of Florida Kirk?

Kirk: "Sorry not a lot of curvy roads here in Florida..." Also Kirk: Me: LIAR!

Very misleading review in one aspect(and for some the most important). Reviewer mentions that although in eco mode the car is very slow to respond, if he stops there, thats fine and accurate but then he says "its the limitation of honda system". That couldn't be further from the truth. In sport mode, driving the speeds he was driving when he made that statement, this car is more responsive than my 16 macan turbo at that speed, my 15' corvette stingray and certainly more responsive than anything in its class. Granted the cars i just mentioned will destroy it 1.5 seconds into the race however, we are talking about responsiveness and this thing(shockingly and surprisingly) excels at that. So its def not a limitation of the system, as a reviewer you cant say im going to put this car into the ultimate gas savings mode that geared to do one thing and thats save fuel, CUT throttle response and then say the car isnt responsive. I bought this solely as a commuter car (100miles a day) expecting it to suck the living soul out of me, but the aspect of how insanely responsive it reacts to throttle inputs(0-40 mph in sport mode) is what makes it really fun for something that not supposed to be and a huge differentiating factor from the other hybrids. at city speeds, in all the other hybrids, you drive the engine, here you drive the electric generator just like an electric car and it reacts as such.

Can you make this car loud?

sooooo is the claimed mph with the eco mode on?....... i mean, why put an eco mode if it is already a hybrid?, and if it makes it more efficient, why not make it just run like that and put only a sport mode?? 🤷

Did he say ONLY 212hp? In a car that uses regular gas and gets up to 48MPG? Good lord, that's better than a TSX was and that took premium gas and got up to 30.....seems like we've come a long way, hope the reliability is great.

How is the engine noice

Those wheels look so sexy I prefer them to the 2018 Touring IMHO

When is Honda bringing full electric vehicles to North American market 🤔🤔, another wise awesome video as usual 😀

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

Not til 2024 or so

@PLATINUM2U

3 жыл бұрын

They will be partnering with General Motors for their electric vehicles

@anandx09

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirkKreifels 😀

Did you spot the white previous gen and decide that was the spot to film?

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

Haha nope. Pure coincidence 🤣 I couldn't believe it

I was just looking at this car last night, rather get the 10 speed over a CVT tho

@aspecreviews

3 жыл бұрын

The Hybrid is not a CVT.

@aspecreviews

3 жыл бұрын

@Jean Toronto Raptors Not the Accord Hybrid! In fact, not many hybrids have ever been made with "conventional" belt-and-pulley CVT's.

@aspecreviews

3 жыл бұрын

@Jean Toronto Raptors The Honda system is NOTHING like the Toyota system. Neither are CVTs. They both behave like CVTs, but the Honda system is more like an EV with a generator than anything else.

@jeffjo8732

3 жыл бұрын

@Jean Toronto Raptors The only similarities are the label "eCVT" and the fact that both use two motor-generators and one engine. Better link: global.honda/innovation/technology/automobile/hybrid/i-MMD-picturebook.html

@alexelliott5022

2 жыл бұрын

@@aspecreviews e-cvt, real gears, no belt.

Please add if the engines are port, direct, or both port and direct injection. Important info today. Great looking car.

@naveenthemachine

3 жыл бұрын

I think the engines are only GDI and turbo.

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

From what I could find, it's only direct injected. No port injection.

EV mode is good for leaving the house and neighborhood early in morning. That transmission would drive me nuts on the sound and kick-down ( rubber band sound). Good old I-75 in Naples :)

Traded my 2020 Accord Hybrid for the 2021 Accord Hybrid .. What an improvement... and love the wireless!

@1:53 ... hysterical! Party in the back!

I love the iconic lobster c shaped/ claw taillights from Honda 😂

I own the awesome 19 Accord Touring 2.0t. A lot of people think this has a CVT...There is no transmission in this HYBRID!!

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah no traditional transmission even though Honda says eCVT.

@drewbenefield2001

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirkKreifels True! Been watching you 5 months and my first comment. Your content is awesome!!

@jeffjo8732

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirkKreifels "eCVT" originally meant "electrically-coupled CVT", which means there usually is no mechanical connection between engine and wheels. A better name is "vCVT", for "virtual."

I still can’t get over the looks on this, how Honda?

Agreed on the exteriors rear. I have the 2017 hybrid and it looks much more classy from the rear

Nice haircut you should keep it

Cool

Nice car, great review, bad haircut, Kirk

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

Self cut 😎

I have a 2022 Hybrid and is amazing, but if you mostly drive in highways with 65 of 70mph limit. you will never get 40mpg. Believe me in have tried. And the sound system sucks!!!!!! Big time! Is quick and handles great, very comfortable and it looks great too. I love it, but I was disappointed with the aforementioned issues.

@KirkKreifels

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your take! I've heard Honda hybrids struggle on the highway compared to most other hybrids.

If it’s hybrid…why the limit of 600 miles

Damn. This design is several years old and still better than all its competitors, new or old.

I agree with you. If you treat a car like an appliance and economy is your priority, the Accord Hybrid is an excellent choice. Auto Enthusiast look elsewhere.

No spare tire damn!

The SANDALS are back!!!! Kirk what is up with those SANDALS!! I gotta know!!!! Kirk I just know!!!

A weak point is the Honda premium audio. For 38k, I'd expect much better

@KirkKreifels

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they want you to upgrade to an Acura for ELS 😅

Honda needs to take another shot at making an Accord crossover since sedans are a dying breed. Keep the Accord name alive. Yes, the Crosstour was a disaster. Try again Honda!

@harrytej

3 жыл бұрын

Venza is back from dead

Until gas gets to $5 a gallon, this is the way to go.

Прекрасный автомобиль.

I see no reason why the next generation of this car can use a bigger 2.4L with a bigger battery and get 250hp and 50mpg.

It’s delayed cuz it’s chasing the better mpg

Looking but 2 to the old people camry 😁

Someone throw this Ima system on a 2.0t

@aspecreviews

3 жыл бұрын

Not IMA system. i-MMD Sport Hybrid.

It's a Honda. It's Japanese. So yes it's the Best 👍👌