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The 10 best 2021 vehicles according to Car and Driver

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Derek Boshouwers
Some new, some old, some big, some small: Here are C&D’s preferred rides for the coming year

3 - Honda Accord

Honda Accord
Honda Accord | Photo: Honda

Sedans seem to be getting better and better precisely at a time when they’re seriously bleeding market share. Coincidence? Who knows, but it makes for a fun debate.

Of course, the folks at Car and Driver are anything but bandwagon-jumpers when it comes to the trusty old Accord – 2021 marks the 35th time it’s made this 10Best list. Back in the day, the model was consistently one of the top-selling vehicle models out there; now, it’s hanging on in a struggling category. But that’s a whole other question than whether it’s a quality product. And evidently, it is.

What C&D liked:

 - Reasonably priced (we see a pattern here)
 - Generous interior space
 - Very refined for a mass-market car
 - Handling
 - Wide trim range
 - Very good fuel economy for a car this size
 - Yes, fun to drive

See also: Honda Accord Losing its Manual Gearbox

Honda Accord, front grille
Honda Accord, front grille | Photo: Honda
Honda Accord, interior
Honda Accord, interior | Photo: Honda
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Automotive expert
  • Over 8 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 50 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 30 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists