While the Chevrolet Malibu and Toyota Camry have both lost some sense of direction; and the Nissan Altima, Kia Optima, Ford Fusion and Hyundai Sonata have all gained ground with new design and useful new features, it's the 2013 Honda Accord that's effectively cleaved the current group of mid-sizers in two. With its most excellent base model, and exceptionally smooth V-6 edition, the Accord wows in the same ways it always has, and the latest edition introduced this model year is a return to form in many respects. But it's also less adventurous and somewhat less outgoing about its changes than some of the most successful offerings from Ford, Kia, Hyundai, even Volkswagen. The Accord's major redesign this year has transformed it, in nearly every metric and dimension, for the better. Unlike many of those competitors, it's kept the V-6 on the table, while improving mileage and refinement across the board.

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It's also focused on interior space, and in a turnaround from the brand's recent features philosophy, now offers connectivity and safety-tech features on some of the volume models, not just the top-of-the-line trims. Honda clearly walked that line between repeat-buyer expectations and finding its mojo with the current market when setting the 2013 Accord’s design and styling. The new look isn’t stunning or head-turning, but at the same time, it maximizes the greenhouse and looks especially interesting in side shots and closeups—and it isn’t at all slab-sided.

Inside, Honda aims to make it luxurious and modern, and a rather low instrument panel—pushed as far forward, and out at the corners, to maximize space—but with important controls placed quite high within it. Coupes have essentially the same interior as sedans from the seats forward, but with a tail that has a little more of a lift at the back, for a wedgier, more dynamic stance. You give up some practicality, you gain a performance look. All 2013 Accord models remain front-wheel drive, and in order to boost fuel economy, Honda is introducing a couple of all-new powertrains this year.