2025 Honda Accord Hybrid review: Beats Camry

The Accord Hybrid continues to show why it's the best everyday sedan for all

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid review by The Road Beat

Words and pictures: Mitchell Weitzman

Certain consumer goods are common because they're cheap, others by virtue. In the case of Honda's current and 11th-generation Accord, you can fortunately have both of these traits. Okay, maybe this Honda isn't exactly cheap anymore at nearly $40,000, but it's still reasonably affordable and still below the average new car price of $50,000. Honda has rarely made a “bad” Accord, if ever, and the latest continues to show why it’s the best in brand history—and maybe the best all-around midsize sedan you can buy today.

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When it comes to an outright and overall package, Honda has nailed it with this Accord, combining an aptitude in all the basic areas that really matter. For example, there's a remarkable hybridized four-cylinder engine that (mostly) goes without the buzz and annoying racket that similar Toyotas like to emit. Fuel economy is strong, too—averaging 38 MPG overall with lots of hill-laden highway use. When transitioning from temporary electric power to combustion, there are zero hiccups or signs of interruption. Acceleration isn’t thrilling, but with 204 horsepower, it’s easily more than adequate for everyday use.

Handling is tight and satisfying to throw around in the bends—a quality most moderate, affordable sedans simply lack. The steering itself is accurate and precise, and is more reminiscent of a sports car than an economical Honda. And despite having such a buttoned-down complexion in turns, the ride quality is refined and comfortable—even on my battered neighborhood roads.

The interior impresses with tasteful trimmings and quality materials, making it feel like one of the nicest cabins Honda has ever made. The top Touring model pushes things further, but even this midrange Sport L model does not pull punches with its leather-trimmed seats. This isn't a luxury car by any stretch of the imagination, but the step up in refinement over past Accords is noticeable and highly appreciated. Buttons and switches are all easy to operate and logically placed. More good news: the rear seat is extremely spacious, as is the trunk—easily accommodating adults and all their luggage, even if they’re chronic over-packers.

I also happen to think it's a rather nice-looking car, too, with an understated simplicity that's helped by the bold blue paint. Don’t be boring—this car pops in a good hue like red or blue.

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Maybe it's user error in the settings somewhere or with driver profiles, but the driver's seat never went back to the last position even after saving it. Each time I drove, I needed to click the number 1 button to get back to where I was rather than just remembering where I sat sometimes just even a couple minutes prior.

Safety systems in cars continue to regress, and Honda follows this trend with steering intervention that’s too aggressive—even on the highway. You also get annoying BRAKE warnings in bold on the dash during normal driving in traffic or around town despite no actual threat, which can quickly become tiresome. I found the radar cruise control to be a nuisance too—braking too harshly when a car ahead is still far away, or even when that vehicle is exiting the freeway. The system simply just isn’t smart enough.

A terrific everyday car

Somehow, by being to the point, I still wrote more than envisioned—and maybe that's a good thing because it shows how much I care about the Honda Accord Hybrid. Even after spending two weeks with it—twice the duration of a typical vehicle test—I liked coming back to it each and every time. It makes daily driving effortless yet avoids being dull, thanks to engaging dynamics and responsive steering. So many cars are dreadfully uninspired to drive, but Honda proves that it doesn't take much to make the mundane just a little more fun.

As for rivals, the most obvious is the Toyota Camry. While Toyota's offering was just updated with several improvements including a standard hybrid powertrain, it lacks the charming character and quality of the Accord.

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport L

Price as-tested: $36,925

Pros: Excellent driving dynamics; great economy

Cons: Some electronic annoyances

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport-L – Basic Specifications

• Engine: 2.0L Atkinson-cycle inline-4 + dual electric motors

• Total System Horsepower: 204 hp

• Transmission: Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission

• Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive

• Fuel Economy (EPA): 46 mpg city / 41 mpg highway / 44 mpg combined

• Real world economy: 38 MPG

• Brakes: 4-wheel disc with regenerative braking

• Suspension: MacPherson strut (front) / Multi-link (rear)

• Steering: Electric power-assisted

Exterior Features

• LED headlights and taillights

• Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®

• 19-inch alloy wheels

Interior Features

• Leather-trimmed seats

• 10-way power driver’s seat with memory

• 4-way power passenger seat

• Heated front seats

• 12.3-inch touchscreen

• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

• 8-speaker audio system

• Dual-zone automatic climate control

• Push-button start

• Ambient LED interior lighting

Safety & Driver Assistance

• Honda Sensing® safety suite

• Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Low-Speed Follow

• Lane Keeping Assist System

• Collision Mitigation Braking System

• Road Departure Mitigation

• Traffic Sign Recognition

• Blind Spot Information System

• Rear Cross Traffic Monitor

• Traffic Jam Assist

Dimensions & Capacities

• Seating Capacity: 5 passengers

• Trunk Volume: 16.7 cubic feet

• Curb Weight: Approx. 3,500 lbs

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 12.8 gallons

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