The 2016 Honda Accord Sedan is one of just a couple of cars that defines what a mainstream midsized car->ke1695 is. It is a car that is aggressively unaggressive, designed to be enjoyable but not to push any boundaries that might limit its commercial appeal. It's the "Everybody Loves Raymond" of cars. But Honda->ke34 also makes a coupe->ke141 version of the Accord->ke237, and since Toyota->ke88 doesn't make a coupe version of the Accord's mortal enemy, the Camry->ke246, the Accord coupe doesn't have as much competition as its sedan->ke142 sibling. Honda can therefore take more risks with the coupe and build something more interesting, or at least something that looks more interesting.

The Accord got a facelift for 2016, and this is most noticeable on the coupe. Mechanically, not too much has changed, but that isn't surprising for a mid-cycle refresh of a hugely popular car. The changes are mostly in the styling, which was unobjectionable but a bit dull in the old car, and has become much more aggressive in the 2016. It might not offer performance that will rip your face off, but a coupe with an available 278-horsepower V-6 and a six-speed manual transmission is still more fun than 90 percent of the cars on the road.

Continue reading to learn more about the 2016 Honda Accord Coupe.

2016 Honda Accord Coupe

Specifications

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• Model: 2016 Honda Accord Coupe
• Engine/Motor: inline-4
• Horsepower: 185 @ 6400
• Torque: 181 @ 3900
• Transmission: 6-speed manual
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Pros

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Exterior

The update to the Accord has given the coupe a much sportier look. Not everyone is going to like it, but a lot of those that don't probably weren't planning on buying one anyway. New LED external lighting gives the car more of the kind of look you'd see on more expensive cars, specifically Acuras->ke10, though not exclusively. The aerodynamics are more aggressive, and the car has been given an aluminum hood to save weight. These are good sporting touches, but the sportiness stops short of becoming absurd; after all, this is not a sports car.

Exterior Dimensions

Interior

This a very roomy car for a coupe, and although backseat passengers would surely prefer a four-door for ingress and egress, they won't be uncomfortable once they've settled in, and it could be so much worse. The front seats, which are bound to get far more use in any coupe, are essentially the same as those in the sedan, and this is a good thing. The whole design is made to be as accommodating as possible to as many people as possible, and it accomplishes this well. The car comes with both Andriod Auto and Apple CarPlay for the optional infotainment system, which is absolutely the best way to go for these kinds of things, seeing as your smartphone is already basically an infotainment system that you carry around with you. Honda is also now including Honda Sensing as a standalone option for trims that don't include it as standard. This is actually a whole suite of driver aides, including Lane Keep Assist, Road Departure Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Mitigation Braking System with Forward Collision Warning. All of these will theoretically make your driving safer, and though they aren't new, Honda's offering them as a standalone option is new for 2016, so you don't have to buy it bundled with a bunch of options you may not want anymore.

The added sportiness of the exterior has not carried over to the interior, and there aren't any sport seats or other boy racer touches inside. The 2016 model is quieter on the inside than the outgoing model, another example of how this isn't a sports car. The lack of sportiness in the interior raises the question of how this car should be classified. Perhaps it would help to think of it as a grand tourer for a lower price bracket than those from Bentley->ke15 or Aston Martin->ke13. It's comfortable, offers good luggage space for long road trips and is powerful enough not to be a chore to drive. Sounds like a grand tourer to me.

Drivetrain

There are two options available when it comes to engines for the Accord, and these are unchanged from 2015. The Accord has been available with either a four-cylinder or a V-6 for decades, and the current options are a 185-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder or a 278-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6. The V-6 will obviously cost you noticeably more, but the real tragedy of the four-cylinder is that certain trims are available only with a CVT. There is technically a six-speed manual available for the lower trim levels, but you can count on having to really hunt around to find one when it comes time to buy. When it comes to the V-6, you can also get a six-speed manual, but if you're unable to locate one you'll end up with a pretty good six-speed automatic instead of a soul-crushing CVT. Honda makes a good manual, and you should absolutely look for an Accord equipped with one before buying, but if you can't find one or don't want one, keep in mind that the V-6 is going to be better to drive for more reasons than just the extra power. Lastly, the V-6 will make the sprint to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, very respectable. There is no hybrid->ke147 model for 2016, but there be one once again 2017.

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