2025 Honda Accord

For decades, the Honda Accord has been trusted to shuttle commuters and families where they need to go without much fuss or expense, and it continues to do just that. That’s not to say it’s a boring car; this Honda’s enjoyable driving dynamics let you have a little fun on the daily commute while returning good fuel economy. A roomy, comfortable interior, perfect safety scores, and class-leading resale value seal the deal to earn the Honda Accord our Best Buy Award in a competitive class of midsize sedans.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of midsize sedans, including the Honda Accord.

The already excellent Honda Accord gets a few nice updates for the 2025 model year. For starters, all models now come standard with rear-seat air vents and USB-C charging ports. These small changes make the rear seats of this sedan more accommodating for passengers.

The other big update is the new SE trim replacing the outgoing EX model. The features are largely the same; the big difference is a sporty appearance package on the SE model that includes black exterior accents.

The starting price of the 2025 Honda Accord is a little higher than some rivals like the Kia K5 and Hyundai Sonata but on par with its top rival, the Toyota Camry. Of note, this class is about to get smaller, with the Chevy Malibu and Subaru Legacy being discontinued after the 2025 model year.

Exceptional Resale Value

Before buying an Accord, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. The Honda Accord is the reigning champ of our Best Resale Value Award in its class.

The 2025 Honda Accord is powered by a 192-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder engine matched with a CVT automatic transmission and front-wheel drive (FWD).

This is one of the more energetic engines in the class and propels the Accord at a perfectly acceptable pace. We like the way the engine responds to throttle inputs as well as the smooth and linear power delivery.

The chassis has its own refinement, with a comfortable ride and steering that requires just the right amount of effort (not too light or too heavy). The Accord also retains its composure under braking. The whole driving experience is yet another example of how Honda knows precisely where the sweet spot is and puts the Accord right in the middle.

Fuel Economy

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates the LX and SE versions achieve 32 combined mpg, and they run on regular-grade gas. That’s typical for the class. If you’re wondering about the hybrid’s fuel economy, it can reach up to 48 mpg combined. We review the Honda Accord Hybrid separately.

When we tested the Honda Accord, we found its interior to be understated yet still full of quality materials. Everything looks and feels high-quality and built to last. The infotainment system in the LX and SE has a 7-inch touchscreen, which is big enough to be useful but not so big that it dominates the dash.

The driver’s seat is sufficiently cushioned and supportive for long trips. Thin pillars on each side of the windshield contribute to excellent outward vision. The sloping roof looks like it might not be kind to rear headroom, but we’ve sat back there and found it’s fine for an adult male of average size. Welcome updates to the back seats for 2025 include air vents and USB-C charging ports.

Rear legroom is especially generous at 40.8 inches. The closest competitors here are the Subaru Legacy and Toyota Camry. The Accord is otherwise comfortably ahead of the rest in terms of space. Trunk space of 16.7 cubic feet is similarly class-leading.

Because of the way Honda packages features in the Accord model range, the non-hybrid Accord is a bit limited in what interior niceties it can have. If you want more premium features like leather seats, a bigger infotainment screen, wireless charging, or a Bose premium audio system, you’re required to upgrade to the Accord Hybrid. That said, the Accord SE is nicely equipped with a power moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats.

Styling-wise, this latest generation of Accord sedan doesn’t go out on such a limb as more daring rivals, yet it also avoids the character-free zone of previous Accords. We think Honda has pitched the look perfectly, with a fine balance of freshness and decorum. The new SE model adds a welcome dose of sporty styling

Infotainment system
The Accord’s infotainment system is quick and intuitive. The LX and SE have the smaller of two screens available, but it still includes Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Wi-Fi.

Digital driver information display
Every Accord midsize sedan comes with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster whose graphics are just as crisp and easy on the eye as the infotainment touchscreen.

Honda Sensing
This set of driver assistance features includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and more. It’s standard across the entire Accord range.

Sporty SE model
The new-for-2025 Accord SE adds a little sporty styling to this practical sedan with stylish black exterior accents, including black wheels. A few features it adds over the base trim include a power moonroof, dual-zone climate control, and heated front seats with 10-way power adjust for the driver.

Turbo power
The standard turbocharged engine in the Honda Accord delivers satisfying performance while returning great fuel economy in typical Honda fashion.

Class-leading resale value
The Honda Accord is the king of its class in an important metric: resale value. That means it holds its value the best of any midsize sedan, meaning you get more for your trade-in or private sale in the future.

The standard powertrain in the Honda Accord is a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine rated at 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. A hybrid powertrain with a little more horsepower and much better fuel economy is available, but we review the Accord Hybrid as a separate model. As far as non-hybrids go, the base engine in the Accord strikes a near-perfect balance of performance and efficiency for a midsize sedan.

A few years ago, it wouldn’t have been noteworthy that the Accord comes exclusively with front-wheel drive and isn’t available with all-wheel drive (AWD). However, all-wheel drive is optional for the Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata, and Kia K5, making its absence from the Accord’s option list notable. The Subaru Legacy, now in its final year, has all-wheel drive standard.

3-Year/36,000-Mile Warranty

Honda’s new vehicle warranty is for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever happens first. Roadside assistance is also provided over that time. Powertrains are covered for five years or 60,000 miles. This is all typical for the class, although not the best. Honda also adds two years or 24,000 miles of free scheduled servicing.

Safety

The Honda Accord receives the best possible safety ratings. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives it its top honor, the Top Safety Pick+ award. Additionally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives it a perfect 5-Star overall safety rating.