2013 Model Honda Accord Automatic

For 2013 this 3.5-liter makes 278 hp and couples to a six-speed automatic transmission or (in Coupes only) a six-speed manual gearbox. It's been fitted with full i-VTEC and Variable Cylinder Management to aid efficiency, and active noise cancellation helps make it feel more refined than ever. The Honda Accord has always been a little more engaging than most other mid-size sedans, and it continues to follow that tack; a manual transmission is offered in four-cylinder Accord sedans - and it's not just offered in base models, or an afterthought. With such a precise gearbox, neat clutch takeup, and the responsive, rev-happy feel, this Accord feels far more refined than other base-model cars.

The 2013 Honda Accord includes all the safety features that you might expect to see in a modern four-door sedan; in addition to that it offers some standout active-safety features, and its crash-test ratings have been top-notch. All Accord models come with four-wheel disc brakes, including Electronic Brake Distribution and Brake Assist, plus stability control, and hill start assist. And in addition to all the expected airbags, the Accord features a new SmartVent technology for its side airbags that eliminates the need for fussy occupant-position detection systems. Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, and Adaptive Cruise Control systems are all available on the Accord.