Pros: Spacious interior; strong acceleration with 2.0-liter turbo engine; cutting-edge technology features
Cons: Small trunk pass-through; some controls are hard to reach
CG Says: The 2021 Honda Accord has revised styling, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto are now standard on all trim levels. In addition, the Hybrid powertrain has been modified with the aim of better acceleration, although horsepower is unchanged.
The Honda Accord is a midsize sedan that was redesigned for 2018. The Accord’s base engine is a 192-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder, and the step-up choice is a 252-hp turbo 2.0-liter four. The Accord Hybrid model has a non-turbo 2.0-liter four combined with two electric motors that produce a total of 212 hp.
The Accord’s 1.5 turbo and Hybrid are paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), while the 2.0 turbo gets a 10-speed automatic. The previously available 6-speed manual transmission has been dropped for 2021.
Available safety features include forward-collision warning and mitigation, lane-departure warning and mitigation, driver-attention monitor, lane-keep assist, blind-spot alert, and cross-traffic alert. Other available features include head-up instrument display, adaptive cruise control, automatic brake-hold, automatic high-beam headlights, and heated/ventilated front seats.
The Accord is roomy, comfortable, and has a comprehensive list of safety features. It is also quite engaging to drive for a mainstream midsize sedan. The 2.0 turbo’s satisfying acceleration and the truly luxurious feel of the top-line Touring model also deserve special mention. The previous-generation Accord was among the best in the class, and the current design is better than its predecessor in every way.
| Class | Midsize Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| Base Prices | LX 1.5: $25,725 Sport 1.5: $28,185 Sport SE 1.5: $29,675 EX-L 1.5: $32,045 Sport 2.0: $32,865 Touring 2.0: $37,655 Hybrid Base: $27,325 Hybrid EX: $31,275 Hybrid EX-L: $33,645 Hybrid Touring: $37,195 |
| Base Engine turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (LX 1.5, Sport 1.5, EX-L 1.5) |
| Horsepower 192 |
| Std. Transmission CVT |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 29-30 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 35-38 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Sport 2.0, Touring 2.0) |
| Horsepower 252 |
| Std. Transmission 10-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 22 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 32 |
| Optional Engine 2.0-liter 4-cylinder/electric (Hybrid) |
| Horsepower 212 |
| Std. Transmission CVT |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 44-48 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 41-48 |
