2008 Honda Accord

1. Car and DriverDetails/Subscribe

The staff of Car and Driver conducts this comparison test annually, and publishes the results as a listing of their favorite vehicles for the current model year. This review of the Honda Accord is relatively brief, but offers a helpful synopsis of the Accord's high points, along with some of its specifications. We appreciate the thorough testing and extensive analysis that precedes Car and Driver's "10 Best" selection.

Review: 2008 10 Best Cars, Csaba Csere and Tony Swan, Jan. 2008

2. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

Consumer Reports tests just about the full spectrum of family sedans, including the 2008 Honda Accord. One of the unique elements of this review is Consumer Reports' predicted reliability ratings, based on past-model-year reader-survey data. Consumer Reports testing mainly scrutinizes reliability, ride quality, handling and safety.

Review: 2008 Honda Accord Review, Editors of Consumer Reports

3. Motor TrendDetails/Subscribe

This head-to-head comparison pits three 2008-model sedans against last year's Motor Trend Car of the Year award winner, the 2007 Toyota Camry. The Accord places third, behind the Camry and the newly redesigned 2008 Chevy Malibu, but three out of four judges indicate that Honda's stellar resale and reliability record would motivate them to purchase the Accord over the runner-up Malibu.

Review: Comparison: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2007 Toyota Camry, Ron Kiino

4. Edmunds.com

Edmunds.com's competitive review evaluates the Chevy Malibu, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, though the Camry and Altima included were both last year's models. Here the Accord comes out on top, followed by the Altima, Malibu and Camry, in that order. Editors cite the Accord's "chart-topping evaluation scores and strong feature content at the second-lowest price in our test" as the rationale for its first-place finish.

Review: Comparison Test: 2007-2008 V6 Family Sedans, Jason Kavanaugh, Dec. 9, 2007

5. The Car Family

In this lengthy overview of most 2008 family cars, the 2008 Honda Accord shares the top rating for best midsize sedan with the Ford Fusion and the Saturn Aura. The reviews here are refreshing; The Car Family is a four-person reviewing team that focuses on aspects that matter most to buyers: value, drive feel, ergonomics and fuel economy. The Accord is just a good all-around value; a practical car with solid performance and good visibility.

Review: The Compleat Guide to Family Sedans, The Haskvitz Family, Mar. 21, 2008

6. ConsumerGuide.com

Consumer Guide road-tests virtually every car and truck on the market, ranking each one against a class average. Consumer Guide's results and recommendations are a valuable resource, but the numerical reporting format can be tricky to read. Here the Accord's test results reveal an above-average score for its class, earning it a "Best Buy" designation.

Review: 2008 Honda Accord Review, Editors at ConsumerGuide.com, Mar. 12, 2008

7. USA Today Magazine

This single-car evaluation by automotive reviewer James R. Healey is a thorough one, providing helpful details about the 2008 Honda Accord's performance and design that aren't addressed by most sources. Healey also lists relevant specifications regarding available powertrains, safety and fuel efficiency. Ultimately, he pronounces the 2008 Accord a model of "extraordinarily pleasing practicality."

Review: Test Drive: Sweet new Accord does Honda proud, James R. Healey, Aug. 23, 2007

8. TheCarConnection.Com

Another detailed single-car review, this article devotes a great deal of space to elements such as fuel economy, safety features and comfort. While author Paul Eisenstein notes that sales of the Accord have lost some momentum thanks to the Accord's image shift – which he believes renders it too staid for young buyers, but still too edgy for fans of the conservatively styled Toyota Camry – he indicates that the newest Accord may achieve the balance needed to lure these more fickle shoppers back to its corner.

Review: 2008 Honda Accord Road Test, Paul A. Eisenstein