2010 Honda Accord Coupe

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Summary

Over the last decade the Honda Accord has earned a reputation of high quality and reliability. In the past, the sedan has not served consumers as a sporty, fun-to-drive vehicle, but instead as an easy to use daily transportation. With the availability of the Accord Coupe, though, everything has changed. While rear seat room is less than on the sedan, the driving experience and sporty design has brought the Accord into a whole new purpose.

Full 2010 Review

The 2010 Honda Accord Coupe is both sporty and sensible at the same time. It offers responsive driving and excellant performance, yet at the same time the rear seat and trunk are large enough to use it as a daily driver. Furthermore, it is also one of the few cars on the market today to offer a manual transmission on all trim levels.

Exterior Style

The style of the coupe is much more daring than the sedan version. The roof-line is rakish, as rear seat room is not a priority. As a result, the Accord Coupe's design pleasing to look at. For those whose top priority fall on the power, the coupe will not disappoint. Honda's 3.5-liter V6 has a silky power flow that adds greatly to the Accord's driving enjoyment.

Exterior

The coupe version of the Accord shares little in common with the Accord sedan. The only shared exterior parts between the two models are the side mirrors and door handles. While the sedan offers a more reserved look, the Coupe is sporty and aggressive. It offers a recessed grille framed by narrow, wraparound headlights and chrome exhaust tips. If you opt for the V-6, you can visually tell it is the V6 by its unique projector-beam headlights and 18-inch wheels. The curvy roof and high waistline give the car a low-slung look. Balanced proportions make the Coupe seem smaller than it actually is.

2010 First Drive

The Accord Coupe takes it up a notch in the performance department when compared to the sedan.  The Coupe is a few inches shorter in both wheelbase and overall length than the Sedan and also weighs slightly less. The V6 has a satisfying amount of power and its crisp responsiveness makes for fun driving. The six-speed manual transmission that's exclusive to the EX-L V6 matches the engine nicely and, so equipped, the Accord Coupe still earns respectable fuel economy (1). The independent suspension is firm enough to deliver a responsive level of handling, yet ride quality remains quite good.

Sound Systems

Features on the Accord Coupe include XM Satellite radio and Bluetooth are standard on Accord EX-L models. The coupe also comes with plenty of safety equipment including electronic stability control, plus front, front-side and side-curtain airbags. Active Noise Cancellation is standard on all trims except the EX-L with the six-speed manual transmission. ANC is a big plus in keeping the cabin quiet.

A navigation system is optional on the EX-L and features voice activation.The eight-inch screen is an easy read and the unit itself is straight-forward in operation.

Interior Style and Features

The interior of the Accord Coupe is just as nice as the exterior design. The dashboard has a curving, V shape, and the driver's view of the oversized speedometer and tachometer is framed by a three-spoke steering wheel. The layout of the center stack is widely spaced.

2010 Pricing

The 2010 Honda Accord remains a very appealing car for several good reasons. It's got a big advantage over most rivals in the form of its sterling reputation for reliability, which not only makes for more enjoyable ownership but also gives the Accord great resale value. Detroit Free Press  praises the Accord for it's high value for the past 32 years. And when this upsized Accord debuted a few years ago, it moved up to the EPA's large car status, which is plainly evident when one experiences the commodious rear seat. Test Drive one today and form your own opinion.

[1]  Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.