With seats for five and a strong hybrid option, the Honda Accord stands out in a small but competitive class of mid-size sedans that includes the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, and Nissan Altima.
Redesigned this year to mark the 11th generation, Honda’s bestselling car in the U.S. over the past 40 years now runs cleaner, has a cleaner infotainment interface, and retains good handling and overall value. It earns a TCC Rating of 7.2 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
Longer, wider, cleaner, and more modern, the new Accord follows other recent Hondas and embraces the low front end and broad grille of the Honda Civic compact sedan. Most of the added length appears in the nose, and the fastback roofline and available 19-inch black wheels give it a sporty profile that’s not matched by its powertrain options.
Efficiency and comfort rule the day here, as a revised hybrid system masks the discontinuation of the sporting 252-hp turbo-4.
The standard 192-hp 1.5-liter turbo-4 mostly carries over for base LX and EX trims, and an updated CVT sends power to the front wheels. Efficiency drops from 33 mpg to 32 mpg combined, but Honda says it makes less emissions. It’s still loud and coarse compared to the silky Hybrid.
The new two-motor hybrid system works with the revised 2.0-liter inline-4 to make 204 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque, up from 232 lb-ft in the outgoing model. It takes a beat for the power to come on when called, but the balance between the engine and motors is seamless and seemingly effortless. It relies on electric power more, helping it attain a 48-mpg combined rating in the base Sport model, or 44 mpg combined in the other hybrid grades that swap out 17-inch wheels for flashier but less efficient 19-inch wheels. Direct steering and balanced handling exceed expectations for a front-wheel-drive sedan.
All five passengers may benefit from a smoother ride, and rear passengers get plenty of legroom. New front seats utilize a new seat frame with more support, and thin front pillars provide good outward vision. The Accord’s 16.7 cubic feet of trunk space carries over as one of the roomiest in the sedan class, and the Hybrid sacrifices nothing in terms of cargo and passenger space.
Honda expects to continue the Accord’s five-star crash rating from the NHTSA. The IIHS called it a Top Safety Pick+ for earning top “Good” ratings in its updated battery of crash tests. Its updated suite of safety tech now has wider angle cameras and radars that cast a wider net of detection. Standard safety technology includes automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, active lane control, and adaptive cruise control.
How much does the 2023 Honda Accord cost?
The 2023 Honda Accord LX costs $28,390, including a $1,095 destination fee. The 1.5-liter turbo-4 comes in LX and EX grades, with standard features such as LED headlights, 17-inch wheels, cloth seats, a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, and two USB-C ports.
The 2023 Accord Hybrid comes in Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring, and is priced from $32,990 to $38,985.
Where is the 2023 Honda Accord made?
In Marysville, Ohio, as it has been since 1982.
