2008 Honda Accord has some of the highest rating of the year!

2008 Honda Accord
Expert Rating Summary

Category	LX-P sedan, auto. Rating	Midsize Car Average Rating
Acceleration	5	5.8
Fuel Economy	7	5.0
Ride Quality	7	6.1
Steering/Handling/Braking	6	6.0
Quietness	6	6.1
Controls	8	6.3
Details	6	4.4
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)	8	6.6
Room/Comfort (rear)	7	4.7
Cargo Room	4	4.0
Value within Class	7	6.1
Total Score:	71	61.1

Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category

The 2008 Honda Accord is completely redesigned, boasting more power and passenger space. Four-cylinder and V6-powered coupes and sedans return for '08, but the Hybrid model has been dropped. Available are a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder of 177 or 190 horsepower, and a 3.5-liter V6 with 268. The V6 includes Honda's Variable Cylinder Management that shuts down cylinders while cruising to conserve fuel. Coupes and sedans are offered in EX, and EX-L trim levels. Sedans are also offered in entry-level LX and LX-P versions. An entry-level LX-S coupe is also offered. The 4-cylinder engine is available on all models. EX and EX-L sedans are also available with the V6. A 5-speed automatic transmission is available across the board. V6 EX-L coupes are available with a 6-speed manual transmission, other models can be had with a 5-speed manual. Available safety features include: ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Leather seating is standard on EX-L models, but not available otherwise. A navigation system is also available.