The lower one displayed views from the rearview camera and, more strikingly, a new LaneWatch blind spot system that’s standard on EX and higher Accords. The first few times it activated, which was during right-hand turns, the driver was mesmerized by the clear portrayal of the curbs and sidewalk crossings displayed as the car passed by. It’s not a view normally seen by a driver. Note this LaneWatch camera works only for the passenger side of the car.

Meantime, the rearview camera on the test car had a snafu once, turning on as the car traveled forward down an avenue. The camera stayed on for nearly a mile.

After the car was turned off and restarted, the rear view was only seen when it was supposed to — when the car is in ‘‘reverse.’’

Seats were soft-to-firm, and fit and finish inside and out was excellent on the test car.