2013 Honda Accord Coupe

2013 Honda Accord Coupe : Size sedans from constantly growing, it is more than talk about the new Accord through its cut, as Honda, the manufacturer has literally cut the fat in 2013.

For its ninth generation, the popular Japanese sedan has indeed given a slimming resulting in reduced dimensions and a weight also lowered. Needless to say, in the current context, where the oil does not seem that book surprises motorists, this shift is an exemplary wisdom.

Hope that the driver who still reduce its fuel consumption by placing the hand at the wheel, and especially the foot on the accelerator of the Accord Coupe 2013, changed his mind: even the Eco driving mode, which takes the form a green leaf that glows in the dashboard dials, can do nothing to curb the enthusiasm generated by particularly dynamic driving behavior this model. Especially if it has a 3.5-liter V6, revised for the opportunity to generate a little more muscle to 278 horses.

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Combined with a manual six reports on the model tested, the large displacement of the Agreement does not lack spirit: power is always waiting for you, shipping times acceleration and highway. The brakes bite, and the suspension has been revised especially the front to be more flexible and less heavy, seems better fit the wheels to the road than its predecessors.Yes, even in the mud of December??

In other words, if sometimes criticized Honda for its generally conservative design models (and what about the new Acura , the sister brand Honda), it does not extend to the personality of the Accord Coupe. Certainly, the basic version, 4-cylinder, is a bit more moderate, but pounds lighter helps distinguish a little more range Accord (coupe and sedan) its main rival in the market, the Toyota Camry.

Increased security

Some accessories related to active safety are entering this new edition of the Agreement. While other manufacturers prefer to add excess dosage of Honda in this area is to his honor never intrusive or irritating technologies such as collision warning or camera angle, however, play dead their role effectively, adding information to the driving experience.

In the age of text messages, we see no problem with the car is able to warn the driver when she flirts too closely with the bumper of the vehicle ahead.

In fact, techno side, the only criticism that can be made is Honda have replaced countless buttons on the center console of a previous agreement touchscreen ugly and poorly integrated. The multimedia system and air conditioning, it's downright redundant. The 2013 Civic , also freshly revised, much better.

It's a shame, because for the rest, the interior is rather well put together. Always comfortable, the Agreement. Unless an adult in a child's skin, that is to say having legs slide between the front seat and the seat coupe, which is an achievement (or contortion) . Naturally, in this case, the sedan is more appropriate.

Although, in time for New Year resolutions, there may be an excuse to follow a slimming turn??

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Summary

Test Vehicle: 2013 Honda Accord Coupe

Price as tested: $ 35,390

Price Range: $ 26,290 to $ 35,390

Consumption: 12.5 liters per 100 km

Basic warranty: 36 months/60, 000 km

Powertrain Warranty: 60 months/100 000 km

Competitors: Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Passat

For

?? Dynamic behavior

?? Finishing the interior

?? Embedded technology

Against

?? Consumption V6

?? The touchscreen interface console

Appreciation

Fuel consumption: 3

Comfort: 4

Performance: 4

Overall rating: 4