A four-star Euro NCAP rating places Accord close to the top of the large family sector for its age. Driver, passenger and side airbags are standard on the saloon and hatchback, but the Type-R and Coupé lack side bags. Deadlocks and a rolling code immobiliser mean that thieves are unlikely to succeed.

An otherwise adequate luggage space is hindered by the suspension turrets that make loading bulky or awkwardly-shaped objects difficult. A few clever cubbies inside.