Honda Accord: Which Should You Buy, 2021 or 2022?
Most significant changes: Hybrid models gain Sport trim level, replacing EX
Pricing: Prices start at $26,485 for an LX. The Hybrid Touring tops the lineup with a starting price of $37,555. Prices reflect an increase for both gas-only Accords and Accord Hybrids; 2022 models include a $1,015 destination charge, up from $995 in 2021.
On sale: Now
Which should you buy, 2021 or 2022? With minimal changes for 2022 other than the price increase, a 2021 Accord may be a better buy.
The Honda Accord enters the 2022 model year with hardly any changes to its lineup beyond a new Sport trim to replace the EX on the Accord Hybrid. The changes consequently result in only a modest price bump for all but the base , too.
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Features and Safety Tech
Base LX trims come with an 8-inch touchscreen display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, automatic high-beam headlights, cloth seats and 17-inch alloy wheels. Options include a navigation system, moonroof, wireless device charging, a head-up display, leather seating, heated front and rear seats, and remote start.
Standard safety features include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning with lane keep assist. Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert is optional.
For the new Accord Hybrid Sport, standard features include 19-inch alloy wheels, a black rear spoiler, LED headlights and foglights, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Engine
The standard engine is a 192-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine matched with a continuously variable automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. A 252-hp, turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder is available and paired with a 10-speed automatic. Hybrid models combine a four-cylinder gas engine with an electric motor, battery pack and a CVT for a total of 212 system hp.
Pricing and Release Date
The 2022 Accord is on sale now. Base prices for all 2022 Accord trim levels are below and include the $1,015 destination charge, up $20 from 2021.
- LX: $26,485 ($700 increase)
- Sport: $28,945 ($500 increase)
- Sport SE: $30,435 ($500 increase)
- EX-L: $32,805 ($500 increase)
- Sport 2.0T: $33,625 ($500 increase)
- Touring 2.0T: $38,415 ($500 increase)
- Hybrid: $27,685 ($100 increase)
- Hybrid Sport: $31,035 (New)
- Hybrid E-XL: $34,005 ($100 increase)
- Hybrid Touring: $37,555 ($100 increase)
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