2013 Honda Accord EX-L

The 2013 Accord is Honda's mid-size sedan and coupe, competing with the Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima. The Accord's steering is direct and its chassis feels composed, making it genuinely enjoyable on a back road. Inside, the cabin offers generous legroom for tall drivers, and the trunk is roomy, though the opening is a bit narrow. Standard tech includes Bluetooth, a backup camera, and available features like heated seats and a right-side camera for merging. Honda's reputation for reliability holds here, with owners reporting few major issues, though some note the gas cap release can freeze in winter. The EX-L adds leather seats, a moonroof, and a premium audio system over the EX, but skips the V6 and navigation you get in the Touring. Its 2.4L I4 makes 185 horsepower and pairs with a CVT that keeps the engine in its sweet spot, returning 29 mpg combined. The coupe body is the only two-door Accord, and it comes with Honda's LaneWatch camera that shows the passenger-side blind spot on the screen when you signal.