2025 Honda Accord

Pros

• The hybrid engine gives you enough power and good gas mileage.
• Within the back, there is a great deal of space for the legs.
• Large trunk.
• The driver has great eyes.

Cons

• Some nice features are only available on better trim levels.
• It doesn’t have an all-wheel drive or a fast engine.

How does the Accord’s engine work? The hybrid engine in the Accord Sport-L was put to the test. When you drive a lot, this is a great way to get the most out of your gas mileage while keeping performance levels high. Our Sport-L test car went from 0 to 60 mph in 7 seconds on Edmunds’ test track. This is about a second faster than most competitive midsize hybrid sedans. Honda carefully built its powertrain to change engine rpm to make it feel like an automatic transmission, even though it doesn’t have a standard transmission. The Accord doesn’t have the athleticism of earlier Accord models when it comes to steering and handling, but it still handles turns very well.

How does the Accord make you feel? The Accord’s cabin is well protected from noise that you don’t want to hear. The Accord’s driver’s seat, like those in other Honda cars, could use more padding, but it can still be adjusted so that almost anyone can be comfortable behind the wheel. The temperature control system does a great job of keeping the car warm and cool.

The wheels on our test car were 19 inches, and the ride was great. It stayed cold during our time with it, and we didn’t mind getting some big hits and bruises. The EX-L trim would be even better because it has smaller wheels.

How is the state of the inside? To the inside of the Honda Accord, there is a big, plain stack of knobs and controls in the middle. We want a mass-market car with a learning curve that is very close to zero. The large door openings make getting in and out of the car easy. However, heavier people should be careful when moving into the back seat because the roof slopes down. Both seats have plenty of room, especially for bigger people, and there may be some headroom.

A big back window and thin windshield struts keep the driver from seeing out of the way. We did notice, though, that raising the driver’s seat too high blocked our view of the whole set of gauges, which could be a problem for shorter drivers.

What’s wrong with the tech? The Accord’s 12.3-inch tablet was installed in our test car. It has a clean style and wireless connectivity for smartphones that work with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Honda’s most expensive Touring model is the only one that comes with Google Voice Assistant and service connections. Even though it’s a good technical advance that could make owning a cheaper Accord a lot more enjoyable, too many restrictions are being put in place.

The Honda Sensing set of tools that help the driver is well put together. The method that keeps lanes clear can be annoying at times, but it works well when everything is going at the same time. We also like how easy it is to use adaptive speed control—all we have to do is press a button on the steering wheel.

What’s going on with storage? The trunk has 16.7 cubic feet of room, so you can fit everything you own in there. Long things, like golf bags, will fit just right. The place in the middle of the console is big, and there’s enough surface area to hold smaller items. You can find cupholders almost anywhere with high edges to hold bigger water bottles in place.

The LATCH hooks are easy to see and aren’t blocked, and the back seats are big enough to fit more than one car seat. The only thing that could go wrong with the fitting is the low roofline.

How much fuel does it use? The EPA says that the base engine model of the Accord gets 32 miles per gallon, and the hybrid model with smaller 17-inch wheels gets 48 miles per gallon. In real life, we got an average of 41.5 mpg while driving the Accord Sport-L, which has bigger 19-inch wheels and is expected to get 44 mpg overall. Overall, this car is fuel-efficient, though it’s not quite as good as the EPA says it is and not quite as good as other midsize hybrids we tested that went the same distance.

Do you think the Accord is worth it? As a value proposition, The Accord tells a story about two worlds that are very different from each other. There is no comparison to the quality of the construction. There was no need to worry about poor quality materials, panel gaps, rattles, or squeaks. This car can handle normal family use and last a long time without breaking down. However, the Accord’s base trim levels have fewer options than the more expensive ones. One example is the Hyundai Sonata, which is similar but costs less and has more options.

Honda’s warranty is the norm; it covers basic issues for three years or 36,000 miles, and the engine for five years or 60,000 miles. During the basic warranty period, roadside assistance is included as normal. After that, you can choose from a number of service packages, and some companies even offer extra benefits for free.

The Accord is still Honda’s most popular car, but it isn’t the company’s main source of new ideas anymore. At the moment, what makes it stand out are its strong build and strong engine, though both could be more exciting. This car could be the clear winner in its class if it had more things that could be done independently and a bigger personality.

As of this writing, Honda has yet to make a public announcement about the 2025 Accord. If anything changes, we’ll let you know, but based on last year’s Accord, we suggest the EX-L trim level. This includes a better infotainment screen, real leather seats, and a hybrid engine.

Different Honda Accord styles

There are six trim levels for the Accord: LX, EX, Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring. The LX and EX both have a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that can make 192 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque. The power goes to the front wheels through a CVT or continuously variable gear. The 2.0-liter, non-turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid engine is better in all the other model levels. There are 204 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque coming from the whole setup. Besides that, it has front-wheel drive.