2023 Honda Accord Review, Pricing, and Specs

We’d recommend upgrading to the EX-L Hybrid. Not only does it add the more powerful 204-hp hybrid powertrain, but it also comes with a larger 12.3-inch infotainment display, front and rear parking sensors, leather upholstery, a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and more.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The Accord’s LX and EX trims are powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 192 horsepower and drives the front wheels through a CVT. Like previous generations of the Accord, the 2023 model does not offer all-wheel drive. The hybrid powertrain takes a more prominent position in the lineup. It consists of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder and two electric motors that combine for 204 horsepower, and it’s the only powertrain offered on Sport, EX-L, Sport-L, and Touring models. Honda says it has tweaked the suspension and steering in its family sedan to improve both ride quality and handling, and during our brief initial test drive, we couldn’t really tell much difference from the previous-generation model. And that’s ok, as the 2023 Accord remains as refined and fun to drive as ever. At our test track, our Touring test vehicle with the hybrid powertrain managed a decent 6.6-second zero-to-60-mph time. The Accord’s handling is confidence inspiring. Its steering is precise, body motions are well-controlled, and the ride is compliant—a combination that drivers are sure to appreciate as much as our editors do.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

According to the EPA, the 2023 Accord hybrid is good for 51 mpg city and 48 mpg highway. Fuel economy numbers for the nonhybrid Accord haven’t been released yet, but we expect it to align closely with that of the outgoing 2022 model, which was rated for up to 30 mpg city and 38 mpg highway with the turbo 1.5-liter four-cylinder. When we get a chance, we’ll take the new Accord on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route and update this story with test results. For more information about the Accord’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Like the exterior, the Accord’s cabin wears a sleek design with elements borrowed from the latest new Hondas that help tie them together with familial DNA. The HVAC air vents, for example, hide behind an expanse of honeycomb trim, a clever design element also found in both the new Civic and the CR-V SUV. Honda says they’ve redesigned the Accord’s front seats to support torsos more firmly and carefully shaped the trunk to hold up to 16.7 cubic feet of cargo. While LX, EX, and Sport trims come with cloth upholstery, all others come with leather.

Infotainment and Connectivity

An upright 7.0- or 12.3-inch touchscreen display provides easy access to the Accord’s infotainment system, and all models, regardless of trim, come with a 10.2-inch digital gauge display standard. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included across the lineup, but only those with the larger 12.3-inch touchscreen offer wireless connectivity for those features. High-end Touring trims come with a wireless smartphone charging pad, a 6.0-inch head-up display, and a 12-speaker Bose stereo system.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

All Accords come standard with a suite of driver-assistance tech that Honda calls Honda Sensing. The bundle of features includes basics such as automated emergency braking and lane-departure warning, as well as convenience functions such as adaptive cruise control and traffic sign recognition. For more information about the Accord’s crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
• Standard adaptive cruise control

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Honda’s warranty coverage is adequate but falls short of the class-leading coverage periods provided by Hyundai, but, like the Toyota Camry, the Accord stands out in this class by offering complimentary scheduled maintenance.

• Limited warranty covers 3 years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers 5 years or 60,000 miles
• Complimentary scheduled maintenance is covered for 2 years or 24,000 miles

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