A new generation of the Accord will debut this fall, packing a new family of engines and transmissions (including a CVT, which saddens me), but the 2012 Honda Accord is still selling well and stands up well to competition. In particular, the Accord coupe equipped with the 3.5-liter V6 and six-speed manual remains a very strong player. When you think about it, there aren't many cars playing in this midsize front-wheel-drive-coupe space anymore. It's just the Accord and the Nissan Altima coupe. Between the two, I've always tipped my hat toward the Accord.
This V6 is one of the smoothest powerplants out there, with good thrust and throttle response. Then pair that with an ultraslick six-speed shift-it-yourself gearbox, and you have quite the entertaining drivetrain combo. The clutch is easy to work, and going up or down gears is a cinch.
Toss the Accord coupe around and it will push into corners, which is to be expected from a front-wheel driver tipping the scales at more than 3,400 pounds. The all-season Michelin tires don't help matters, either. But most people looking for a large coupe such as this won't be taking it out to an autocross or track day. This is a daily driver that has enough power and ability to make the commute home a little fun to attack a few curves and blast off from stoplights. Breaking the front tires loose is easy.
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