Category: Large Family 
Price Range: £19,300 to £24,950
Great diesel engine; comfy seats and smooth ride; much-improved and more dynamic to drive than ever before.
Uninspiring petrol engines; confusing and fussy dashboard layout; dull looks; more expensive; Tourer less spacious and versatile than before.
A good car, but not a great one.
Fuel economy from the 2.0-litre is nothing special: 39.2mpg with manual gearbox, 37.7mpg with auto. The 2.4 returns 32.1mpg/32.8mpg, so it's the diesel that clearly scores the best here - it does a much more creditable 50.4mpg.
carbon dioxide emissions are 170/178g/km (2.0 manual/auto) and 209/204g/km (2.4 manual/auto) with the diesel coming in at a much lower-tax 148g/km.
Insurance isn't too bad for the Accord, however - they're not thief-magnets - and Honda dealers generally charge reasonable prices for servicing and maintenance. This car is initially expensive, however...
