Pros

• The hybrid engine has a lot of power and uses very little gas.
• A lot of space in the back.
• Huge trunk.
• The driver can see very well.

Cons

• Some excellent features are only available on the top models.
• It doesn’t come with a racing engine or all-wheel drive.

How do you like to drive the Accord? The hybrid engine in the Accord Sport-L was put to the test. It does a great job of improving fuel economy without lowering performance in everyday driving. Our Sport-L test car went from 0 to 60 mph in 7 seconds on Invoice Pricing test track. This is a second faster than most competitive midsize hybrid sedans and the most recent Accord we tried with the standard turbocharged engine. Even though this engine doesn’t have a standard transmission, Honda carefully designed it so that the engine rpm can be changed to make it shift like a traditional automatic transmission. The Accord handles and steers well enough in turns, but it needs to have the effortless agility of the last Accord.

How cozy does the Accord feel? The Accord does an excellent job of keeping noise outside the car. More peace can be found when the vehicle is in electric mode. Like those in other Honda cars, the Accord’s driver’s seat could use a little more padding, but it can be adjusted so that almost anyone can fit. The temperature control system does a great job of keeping the car warm or cool. The lack of air vents in the back seats is a significant problem on some model levels.

The ride in our test car, which had 19-inch wheels, was excellent. It stayed calm while we were with it, quickly taking in big bumps and bruises. The EX-L trim, which has smaller wheels, would be even better.

How is the inside? The newest Honda Accord’s interior is back to being simple, with a simple center stack and big, simple buttons and controls. The learning curve is very short; precisely what we want in a car that most people will like. It’s easy to get in and out of the car because the doors are significant, but more prominent people should watch out that they don’t hit their heads on the roof when they go into the back seat. Taller people in the back may bump up against the headliner, but both rows have a lot of space overall, including a lot of headroom.

The thin windshield frames and large back window make it so that there are no big blind spots from the driver’s seat. We needed help seeing the complete gauge set if we raised the driver’s seat too far. Those drivers who are under five feet tall can have difficulty with this.

How does the tech work? The tablet in our test car was 12.3 inches wide. You get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for free when you buy this screen. The Google Assistant and service connections are only available on Honda’s top-level Touring model. It seems overkill to keep this feature from lower-priced options since it’s a tech feature that could improve the whole experience. For the Sport-L test car we drove, an option package with the extra Bose system and Google Assistant would make all the difference.

The Honda Sensing suite of safety systems does a great job. The method that keeps you in your lane can sometimes be annoying, but when everything works great, it’s great. We also like how simple it is to use adaptive speed control. Simply pressing a button on the steering wheel is all that is required of you.

What’s the deal with the storage? The trunk has a vast 16.7 cubic feet of space, so it can fit all of your things. Without a hitch, everything will work, even long things like a golf bag. Smaller items can be stored in the center panel area, which has a lot of surface area. There are cupholders almost everywhere, and most of the sidewalls are strong enough to hold bigger water bottles upright.

The back seats have enough room for many car seats, and the LATCH points can be seen because nothing is in the way. The low roofline is the only thing that might make fitting tricky.

What kind of fuel economy does it have? The EPA says that the base model of the Accord will get 32 miles per gallon, and the hybrid model with the smaller 17-inch wheels will get 48 miles per gallon. On our test route, the Accord Sport-L got 41.5 mpg. It has bigger 19-inch wheels and is supposed to get 44 mpg overall. This car is generally fuel-efficient, but it’s not as good as the EPA estimates or similar midsize hybrids going the same way.

Is the Honda Accord a reliable car? Regarding what it offers, the Accord is a story of two facts that are at odds with each other. On the one hand, the building is generally very well done. We tried to find noisy parts, panel gaps, or low-quality materials that were wrong with it. This car looks like it was made to last and hasn’t been harmed by everyday family use. But the Sport-L test car didn’t have enough features for the price. For instance, a similar Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SEL has more options and costs less.

The Accord is still Honda’s most popular car, but it isn’t the company’s primary source of new ideas. Right now, the things that make it stand out are its reliable build and efficient engine, neither of which is very exciting. This car might become a segment favorite if it gets a more considerable personality boost and more features that make it stand out on its own.

I can tell that Honda hasn’t said anything official about the 2024 Accord yet. If something changes, we’ll change our advice, but the EX-L grade is best for most people who want to buy an Accord. It is the only model in the line with a hybrid engine and 17-inch wheels, making the ride more comfortable. It also has a leather interior and a giant tablet for entertainment.

Types of Honda Accord

The Accord has six trim levels: LX, EX, Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring. The LX and EX have a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, making 192 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque. Continuous variable transmission (CVT) sends this power to the front wheels. All of the following trim levels come with a change to a hybrid powertrain with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that isn’t turbocharged. There are 204 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque from the whole setup. It drives on its front wheels, too.