One Owner Vehicle. Great value, fuel economy, finish, and a sterling record for reliability all stand to keep the Accord near the head of the pack for a while longer. A 2.4-liter, 177-hp, DOHC inline four powers the LX and a five-speed automatic puts the power to the wheels. And this four-cylinder engine will get you 21/30 mpg even with the automatic transmission so be happy in this department. The front-wheel drive Accords have always fallen on the sportier side of the midsize market, but since the redesign in 2008, things have been gravitating toward the cushier side of the pendulum. The Accord is quiet, refined, and well-mannered. The Accord has always been safe, and this year is no different, with NHTSA ratings of five stars in all categories barring side impact for the rear passenger, which received three stars. Antilock brakes, stability and traction control, and front and full-length curtain airbags are all standard. 2008’s redesign stiffened the body and added a frame rail to support sides and floor. All of this adds up to a significant amount of standard safety for a car.