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Honda Accord (2003-2008) Review

Category: Large Family 4 out of 5

Summary of the Honda Accord (2003-2008)

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Assets

Refined, roomy, well built, fabulous diesel, superb sports suspension.

Drawbacks

Cabin lacks visual flair, uninspiring petrol engines.

Verdict

Classier than its French rivals, better value than the Germans.

Review

Safety and Security3 out of 5

The Accord has achieved four out of five stars for adult occupant protection and two out of four for pedestrian protection in the Euro NCAP crash tests: a presentable score in 2003, when this generation of Accord arrived, but since overshadowed by many rivals.

airbags are fitted all round, and electronic driver aids fitted as standard include anti-lock brakes, electronic brakeforce distribution and stability control.

The top petrol model comes with ADAS, Honda's Advanced Driver Assist System. This includes a lane departure warning system, which applies torque to the steering wheel to nudge the car back on to the straight and narrow if the driver's attention has drifted, and adaptive cruise control, which stops the car getting too close to the vehicle in front.

All Accords get deadlocks and an immobiliser; and more expensive models come with an alarm.

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Best Large Family Cars

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Winner:
Ford Mondeo
First runner up:
Volkswagen Passat
Second runner up:
Honda Accord

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