A sportier, plusher Camry alternative? (Honda Accord e-HEV RS 2024 Review)

The Honda Accord large sedan was the type of vehicle Aussies loved prior to the explosion of SUV popularity. And the Japanese carmaker is hoping to rekindle fondness for the shrinking segment with its 11th generation.

Just a sole e-HEV RS variant sits at the Accord helm today, promising hybrid frugality via Honda’s novel take on petrol-electric tech in a package injecting sportiness to what’s traditionally a luxury format. And at $64,900 driveaway, the big sedan’s big ask also brings big expectations.

However, the new Accord does still face stiff and often more affordable competition from the likes of the just released new-gen Toyota Camry, the Skoda Octavia and the Mazda 6.

Does the Accord e-HEV RS measure up or miss the mark? Chasing Cars’ Tom Place road tests one to find out.


Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Sedans now rare
1:03 - Rivals
1:41 - e-HEV RS
2:00 - Styling
2:47 - Interior
3:11 - Tech
3:50 - Downsides
4:24 - Design
6:07 - Row two
6:55 - Baby seat
7:48 - Boot space
9:17 - Running costs
10:04 - On road
10:24 - Hybrid system
11:00 - Outputs
11:44 - Ride quality
12:46 - Dynamics
14:31 - Weight
15:33 - Safety
17:13 - Verdict


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