2020 Honda Accord Review

When it comes to providing high performance and great fuel efficiency for the everyday driver, the Honda Accord has long delivered some great models. At Faulkner Honda, we’re happy to report that the 2020 Honda Accord lives up to this glowing reputation!

To help drivers around Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, and Hershey, PA, learn if this vehicle is the right choice for them, we’ve compiled this 2020 Honda Accord review. Keep on reading to learn about the 2020 Honda Accord, or skip to browsing our entire Accord inventory easily online.

2020 Honda Accord: Performance Engine Options and MPG

In previous model years the Honda Accord delivered some impressive performance that allowed drivers to enjoy an exhilarating daily drive. For the 2020 Honda Accord, the engines from the previous year make a return.

You’ll see some great options for any drivers who find themselves drawn to sportier trims. Drivers get to select between two turbocharged engines or the efficiency of a hybrid:

• Standard: 1.5T 4-Cylinder engine, 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque
• Available: 2.0T 4-Cylinder engine, 252 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque
• Available: Hybrid engine, 212 total system horsepower

Whatever trim and powertrain you choose, the Honda Accord reaches admirable fuel economy. Frequent commuters will especially enjoy the infrequent stops at the gas station with the 2020 Honda Accord hybrid.

• Gas powered: Up to an EPA-estimated 30 city/38 highway MPG for LX, EX, and EX-L 1.5T trims¹
• Hybrid: Up to an EPA-estimated 48 city/47 highway MPG²

Even if engine options are enough to get you excited about the Honda Accord, check out the transmissions that accompany them.

The standard 2020 Accord includes a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for smooth acceleration without shifting gears at all. There’s an electronic version of the CVT that comes with the Honda Accord Hybrid. If you love the handling of a manual car, the Honda Accord Sport includes a 6-speed manual transmission.

2020 Honda Accord Interior

Of course, comfort is of utmost importance when you spend a significant amount of your time on the road. Here’s the measurements for the ample space the 2020 Accord provides to keep you happy on longer trips:

• Headroom: 39.5 inches in the front row, 37.3 inches in the back
• Legroom: 42.3 inches in the front row, 40.4 inches in the back

We also count on Honda to provide us with plenty of bells and whistles to keep us cared for inside the 2020 Honda Accord. A dual-zone automatic climate control system comes as standard, giving the driver and the passenger control over their own comfort.

Further enhance year-round enjoyment of your drives with available temperature control built into the seating. Ventilated front seats and heated front and outboard rear seats are both available for the 2020 Honda Accord. They channel cooling and heating directly where you need it for a fast and efficient result.

There’s yet more room for personalization of your Accord interior. A driver’s seat with 12-way power adjustment, including 4-way power lumbar support is available for drivers—your back will thank you for driving the Accord.

Technology in the 2020 Honda Accord

If your car time is your fun time, get ready to relax and unwind with the 2020 Honda Accord. All of the following are available for countless music and audio entertainment options:

• Apple CarPlay®
• Android Auto™
• SiriusXM® Radio
• HD Radio™

It’s easy to hear your music—and your passengers—due to the standard speed-sensitive volume compensation. The body of the car is constructed to reduce the unnecessary roar and rumble of the road without making you less aware of your surroundings.

Choosing entertainment and information is also a cinch with the standard 7-inch screen or available 8-inch touchscreen display. Customize which features it should prioritize, so that you always see your favorites when you turn the Accord on.

All these systems are ready for your commands with standard Bluetooth® HandFreeLink® and Bluetooth® Streaming Audio®. Whether you want to pick a song or make a phone call, these features listen to and fulfill your requests on demand.

Built-in Honda Sensing® Suite

The Honda Accord has always been great with providing plenty of active safety features to keep us secure. This is all thanks to the Honda Sensing® system that comes standard in the 2020 Honda Accord. It includes the following:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System™
• Road Departure Mitigation System
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
• Lane Keeping Assist System
• Traffic Sign Recognition System

Delving into some of the details of the suite, drivers have access to safety features like the Collision Mitigation Braking System™. This technology enables the Honda Accord to detect vehicles ahead of you, allowing it to brake automatically in the event of a potential collision.

Bolstering that feature there’s also Lane Departure Warning, which will warn you when you’re drifting from your lane without using your blinkers. You’ll feel secure knowing you’ll be informed when making unintentional moves into other lanes.