Honda Accord Tourer (08 on) - Review

Honda Accord Tourer accessories levels are high right across the range. The entry level specification ES comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, climate control, cloth seat trim, cruise control, electric and heated mirrors, folding rear seats, height adjustable driver’s seat, lumbar support, roof rails, rear electric windows, stability control, steering wheel reach and rake adjustment, and side, passengers and driver’s airbag. Move up to the ES GT models and you get front fog lights, aux-in and MP3 connection, sports suspension, GT aero kit – which includes front spoiler, sides skirts and rear diffuser, privacy glass, leather steering wheel, sports upholstery, Bluetooth connectivity and partial leather seat trim. Type S models then add 18-inch alloys, sat-nav, full leather interior and clear side indicators. Finally, EX cars come with driver memory seat, electric heated front seats, sunroof, power tailgate, front and rear parking sensors, auto sensing windscreen wipers, auto headlights and advanced navigation pack. The relatively high level of standard equipment means that even buying the entry level car comes with enough creature comforts and niceties to make life in the car that little bit easier. It also means that when buying a car on the used market will be easier as, unless you’re after a high specification model or some kit in particular, you won’t have to hold out for certain cars in order to get the little extras like climate control or cruise control. There are some additional packs that can be added to the Honda Accord Tourer at a price like the Premium pack which can be paired with different alloy wheel designs. Other accessories include rear entertainment system which comprises of a DVD screen and headphones, which is ideal to keep children entertained on longer journeys. There’s also some extra kit for the loadspace such as side net, cargo net and boot tray which helps to keep your shopping from spilling around the boot or large drink bottles upright. If you’re active then there are additions like roof boxes, bicycle lift – which makes it easier to put a bike on the roof and a ski and snowboard attachment. It’s worth seeing whether there are aftermarket pieces of kit like this, however, as they may work out cheaper.