USED Honda Accord Tourer (08 - )

3 out of 5 stars

For Good looking, spacious and dependable

Against Expensive to buy, limited boot space

Verdict Well-equipped and stylish, but too small where it counts

Go for… 2.2 i-DTEC EX

Avoid… 2.4 i-VTEC EX

1. The boot space isn’t great. There are 406 litres of space with seats in place and 1183 litres when folded –well behind the Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat.
2. The fabulously smooth and flexible 2.2 i-DTEC is the pick of the range. It comes in either 148bhp or 177bhp variants, with the first suitable for most
3. It isn’t as efficient as the saloon. Diesel models average 47.9mpg or 47mpg, depending on power. The 2.0-litre petrol does around 38mpg and the 2.2-litre about 32mpg
4. Servicing costs are generally slightly cheaper than those of rivals such as the Ford Mondeo and the Volkswagen Passat
5. Stereo issues and temperamental Bluetooth phone systems have all been mentioned, but the biggest reported concern is cabin trim and build quality