2026 Honda Accord Buyer Guide
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Quick take
The 2026 Honda Accord is a front-wheel-drive midsize sedan with either a 192-hp turbocharged gasoline engine or a 204-hp two-motor hybrid system. It seats five, offers 16.7 cu ft of trunk space, and adds standard 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and wireless phone charging for 2026.
Best for
Midsize-sedan shoppers who prioritize an efficient commuter, usable rear-seat and trunk space, standard driver-assistance technology, and a choice between a lower-cost turbo model and high-efficiency hybrid trims.
At a glance
- Starting price: $28,395 for LX; excludes $1,195 destination, taxes, registration, options, and color upgrades.
- Body style: Midsize four-door sedan
- Powertrain: All trims are front-wheel drive. LX and SE use a 1.5L turbocharged inline-four with CVT. Sport Hybrid, EX-L Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, and Touring Hybrid use a 2.0L Atkinson-cycle inline-four with Honda’s two-motor hybrid system and direct-drive unit.
- Output: 192 hp at 6,000 rpm and 192 lb-ft at 1,700–5,000 rpm (LX/SE); 204 total system hp for hybrid trims, whose drive motor is rated at 247 lb-ft at 0–2,000 rpm.
- Fuel economy or range: EPA mpg (city/highway/combined): LX 29/37/32; SE 28/36/31; Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, and Touring Hybrid 46/41/44; EX-L Hybrid 51/44/48. Actual mileage varies.
- Seating: 5 passengers.
- Cargo and towing: 16.7 cu ft trunk volume on every trim. Honda’s published 2026 specifications do not state a towing rating.
Trims
- LX
- SE
- Sport Hybrid
- EX-L Hybrid
- Sport-L Hybrid
- Touring Hybrid
Why it stands out
- Choice of 31–32 mpg combined turbo trims or 44–48 mpg combined hybrid trims, all using regular unleaded.
- Every 2026 Accord includes wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, and a 9-inch touchscreen or larger.
- Honda Sensing driver-assistance suite is standard across the lineup.
- Five-seat cabin has 40.8 inches of rear legroom and a 16.7-cu-ft trunk.
- IIHS names the 2026 Accord a Top Safety Pick.
What to consider
- Front-wheel drive is the only drivetrain; there is no AWD option.
- Hybrid availability begins at $33,795, $5,400 above the base LX.
- Hybrid ratings vary: EX-L is rated 48 mpg combined, while Sport Hybrid, Sport-L Hybrid, and Touring Hybrid are rated 44 mpg combined.
- Blind-spot information and rear cross-traffic monitor start at SE; some premium features are Touring Hybrid-only.
Closest alternatives
- Toyota Camry Hybrid
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- Kia K5
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