What Is the 2025 Honda Accord?
The Honda Accord is a five-seat mid-size sedan with refined driving manners and excellent fuel economy in a sleek and understated shape. Standard in the LX and new-for-’25 SE trims is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder that sends 192 horsepower to the front wheels via a continuously variable automatic transmission. Higher trims — namely the Sport, EX-L, Sport-L and Touring — are fitted with a hybrid powertrain that consists of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, two electric motors and the CVT.
The hybrid Accord produces 204 hp and accelerates smoothly, with no hesitation or odd transitions between gas and electric power. Most importantly, it returns an EPA-estimated 44 or 48 mpg in combined city and highway driving, depending on trim. Accord rivals include the Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5 and Toyota Camry.
What’s New on the 2025 Honda Accord?
The non-hybrid Accord’s EX trim is discontinued for 2025, with a sportier-looking SE trim taking its place. The SE features black exterior accents and 17-inch black alloy wheels, along with features from the 2024 EX, including heated front seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, an eight-speaker sound system and a moonroof.
Standard equipment is also upgraded across the lineup. All Accords now feature rear air conditioning vents and two USB-C ports for backseat passengers. All hybrid models now include heated front seats and a wireless phone charger, and the top Touring trim gets a standard heated steering wheel.
What Features in the 2025 Honda Accord Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 7-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wi-Fi hot spot
- Four-speaker stereo
- Automatic climate control
- Cloth upholstery
- Keyless entry
- Push-button start
- Remote start
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Lane-centering steering
- Lane departure warning
Available features include:
- 12.3-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless charging pad
- 12-speaker stereo
- Dual-zone climate control
- Satellite radio
- Navigation
- Leather seating
- Power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Blind spot warning
Should I Buy the 2025 Honda Accord?
The Honda Accord is a smart choice and a worthy alternative to heavier, less agile and much less fuel-efficient SUVs. Fuel economy with the optional hybrid engine is superb; it’s the powertrain of choice — though the standard turbo-four is perfectly capable, too. Inside, Honda has created a cabin that’s classy and comfortable, with easy-to-reach controls and supportive seats. There are also some negatives, including the small 7-inch standard touchscreen and limited rear headroom for tall adults due to the Accord’s tapering roofline. Other than that, there’s little not to like (or love) about this value-packed sedan.
