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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