Category: Large Family 
Price Range: £19,945 to £26,920
Refinement, fine ride, good to drive, smooth auto.
Not cheap, fiddly dash, limited space in the rear.
Only the price holds Accord back from being the pick of the large family automatics.
The roads we drove were poorly surfaced, undulating with sharp bumps and ridges - all of which the Accord shrugged off, offering a supple, well damped ride.
Praise must also be given to the comfortable interior, although deduct points for the Accord's miserly 460-litre boot. Most rivals have at least 25% more room. Taller passengers may also struggle for space in the rear.
Entry-level ES models have 16" alloys, cruise control, electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors, climate control, front and rear electric windows, rear centre armrest and a CD player with an auxilliary input socket.
ES GT (+£850) models add 17" alloys, lowered suspension, front fog lights, body kit, and Bluetooth phone kit, and have different upholstery and trim.
EX (+£2,150) versions have front and rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, driver's seatback pocket, leather upholstery and DVD sat nav with voice-recognition controls, rear-view camera and six-CD autochanger.
Options include 18" wheels and the advanced driver assist system.
