In accordance with the specs, the new-enough Honda Accord has a smaller trunk than its predecessor, which we baggage examined again in ’21. Gasp!
Fortunately, it solely misplaced two-tenths of a cubic-foot, dropping all the way down to 16.7 cubes. Double fortunately, that also grants it best-in-class standing. Nevertheless, we’re particularly not thinking about on-paper cargo quantity figures right here at Baggage Take a look at HQ, so let’s get the luggage out and see if the brand new Accord trunk actually is noticeably totally different from the previous one.
My god, man! Take a look at the adjustments!
For the report, the brand new one is on the left. That is clearly not useful. We will want some baggage to resolve this 0.2-cubic-foot loss.
As in each baggage take a look at I do, I exploit two midsize curler suitcases that will must be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 huge, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that simply barely match within the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that matches simply (23L x 15W x 10D). I additionally embody my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
This is our first indication of what is perhaps totally different. Positive, these are the identical baggage grouped in the identical approach, however look nearer and see the hole within the higher proper picture (previous Accord) between the 2 black baggage. Against this, they have been squished collectively within the new automobile. In different phrases, the wheel wells appear to be only a smidge nearer collectively.
Attainable indication No. 2: There appears to be not as a lot depth. The blue and black baggage are the identical width, however one has to face up whereas the opposite will be on its stomach.
Both approach, all the luggage match with excessive ease and as soon as once more the Accord has a much bigger, extra helpful cargo space than an extended checklist of SUVs.
Now, let’s examine if the Accord can pull off the identical trick the previous one did: becoming the 38-quart cooler I usually use to refill bigger SUVs.
Sure!
You will observe that the flamboyant bag is within the new Accord, whereas I had to make use of a much less inflexible bag within the previous Accord as a result of the flamboyant one would not fairly match … however truthfully, I do not know if that is as a result of the Accords are totally different or due to my bag placement or …
No matter. Take a look at all this crap you possibly can slot in a Honda Accord, with room to spare, I’d add. This is probably not as a lot as you possibly can slot in a Honda CR-V, but it surely blows away the HR-V and any variety of different small SUVs.