2012 Honda Accord
The 2012 Honda Accord used to be the obvious choice among affordable midsize cars, but the automotive press says the Accord is starting to fall behind the competition. Honda has a long-standing reputation for reliability, and the 2012 Accord maintains that reputation. The highly-similar 2011 Accord is the highest-ranked midsize car in J.D. Power and Associates’ Initial Quality Study. The 2012 Honda Accord also earns top scores from the federal government in all crash tests.
Safety and reliability aside, the Accord isn’t the go-to choice it used to be in the midsize car class. The automotive press says that newer entries like the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima offer turbocharged four-cylinder engines that produce more horsepower and have better fuel economy than the Accord’s optional V6 engine.
However, there are features that test drivers love about the Accord. These include its spacious interior, powerful optional V6 engine, i comfortable f t bl seats and big trunk. They still suggest that shoppers in the market for a midsize sedan test drive the competition. The Accord is starting to look dated and it just doesn’t set the bar like it used to.
The 2012 Honda Accord comes in sedan and coupe body styles. The Accord sedan is available in four trim levels, while the Accord coupe comes in three trims.
The only notable changes for 2012 are the addition of an SE trim level on the Accord sedan and standard USB audio input on all Accord models. Since the 2012 Honda Accord is mostly unchanged, this review uses test driver comments and opinions from older reviews.
The 2012 Honda A Accord d is i availil able with two different engines and transmissions. The Accord’s powertrain options allow shoppers to choose between fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines and V6 power. Regardless of engine power, reviewers remain mixed on whether or not the Accord is truly sporty.
Test drivers like the 2012 Honda Accord’s capable handling and accurate steering. However, one reviewer says that on a twisty road, the Accord feels much bigger than it is.
The 2012 Honda Accord’s exterior receives mixed reviews from the automotive press.
The 2012 Honda Accord used to be known for top-notch interior material quality, but most reviewers say that’s no longer the case. They think the Accord’s interior is just average now.
The 2012 Honda Accord sedan receives top safety scores from the federal government in all tests, where it earns five out of five stars. The Accord is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick.
The 2012 Honda Accord reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). While Honda’s warranty coverage is typical of midsize cars, some rivals offer better coverage.