Overview
Every time we slide behind the wheel of an Accord, we’re reminded just exactly what a slam dunk it is. Its cabin is spacious, well-equipped, and practical. The handling is a cut above, bordering on sports-sedan greatness. A duo of fuel-efficient powertrains—one a hybrid—provide eager forward motion. The fact that all of this converges in one, high-value family sedan is surprising, and it may have you asking: Where’s the downside? To be blunt, there isn’t one. Sure, we’d love a manual transmission, and we miss the previous-generation car’s gutsy 2.0-liter turbo four, but what you get here is perfectly fine. More than fine, really, and enough to land it on our 2025 10Best list for the umpteenth time. The 2025 Honda Accord is a rare vehicle that is greater than the sum of its parts, causing it to transcend the doldrums of the dealer lot to true icon status. As one of our favorites in its segment, the Honda Accord has also earned a spot on our Editors’ Choice list for 2025.
What's New for 2025?
A blacked-out SE model replaces the low-cost EX trim for 2025. The SE comes standard with black window trim, black 17-inch aluminum wheels, black mirror caps, and a black shark-fin antenna on the roof. The SE’s cabin also gets dressed up with a few extra niceties such as a 10-way power driver’s seat, a power sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats. All models now come with rear climate control vents and two rear USB-C ports. Hybrid models get a new 15-watt wireless phone charging pad and the Touring trim now comes standard with a heated steering wheel.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The Accord's LX and SE trims are powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 192 horsepower and drives the front wheels through a CVT. Like previous generations of the Accord, it doesn't offer all-wheel drive. The hybrid powertrain takes a more prominent position in the lineup. It consists of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder and two electric motors that combine for 204 horsepower, and it's the only powertrain offered on Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring models. The Accord is smooth, quiet, and composed, and remains as refined and fun to drive as ever. Its handling is confidence-inspiring, with precise steering, well-controlled body motions, and a compliant ride—a combination that drivers are sure to appreciate as much as our editors do.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
According to the EPA, the Accord hybrid is good for 51 mpg city and 48 mpg highway. Fuel-economy numbers for the nonhybrid Accord aren't as impressive at 29 mpg city and 37 mpg highway. But on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, the nonhybrid Accord managed 40 mpg. The hybrid we tested achieved 36 mpg on the highway, which should be good for as much as 460 miles of driving between fill-ups. For more information about the Accord's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Like the exterior, the Accord's cabin wears a sleek design with elements borrowed from the elsewhere in the Honda lineup that help tie them together with familial DNA. The air vents, for example, hide behind an expanse of honeycomb trim, a clever design element also found in both the Civic and the CR-V SUV. The Accord's front seats support torsos firmly and the trunk has been carefully shaped to hold up to 16.7 cubic feet of cargo. While LX, SE, and Sport trims come with cloth upholstery, all others come with leather.
Infotainment and Connectivity
An upright 7.0- or 12.3-inch touchscreen display provides easy access to the Accord's infotainment system, and all models, regardless of trim, come with a 10.2-inch digital gauge display standard. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included across the lineup, but only those with the larger 12.3-inch touchscreen offer wireless connectivity for those features. High-end Touring trims come with a 6.0-inch head-up display, and a 12-speaker Bose stereo system.
