2025 Marks Another Banner Year for the Beloved Honda Accord

It’s hard to find a weak point when it comes to the 2025 Honda Accord. In fact, it might be downright impossible. For almost 50 years, the Accord has provided drivers with an affordable, stylish, and innovative sedan that doesn’t cut any corners when it comes to performance and efficiency. Honda now looks to carry on this proud tradition with the debut of the 2025 model. Packed with a long list of standard safety features, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, an optional hybrid powertrain, and a roomy cabin that features outstanding legroom, the new Accord is the model to beat in today’s midsize market. The Accord’s sales record speaks for itself, but if you need a little more convincing, we’re here to help. Let’s dive into the Accord’s performance, safety, comfort, and convenience features to see how the humble sedan has become such a force to be reckoned with.

A hybrid powertrain takes center stage in the 2025 Accord, but it’s certainly not the only engine on offer for the new model year. Drivers opting for the LX and SE trims will be treated to a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that offers a pleasant 192 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque. While the purely gas-powered model might not be able to achieve the same impressive efficiency as the hybrid, it’s still an exceptional offering, with an EPA-estimated 29 MPG in the city and 37 MPG on the highway to its name.^[a] That said, the hybrid option is hard to ignore thanks to its 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, two electric motors, and lithium-ion battery, allowing the Accord to excel in terms of both performance and fuel economy.

Producing 204 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque, the Accord Hybrid can speed from zero to 60 mph in as little as 6.5 seconds. That represents a significant improvement over the 7.3 seconds achieved by the non-hybrid model, with the gulf largely explained by the hybrid’s direct-drive transmission. Replacing the continuously variable transmission found in the LX and SE trims, the direct-drive transmission leverages a simplified design that sends the engine’s power directly to the wheels, bypassing the gears and other mechanical components that can sap a vehicle’s horsepower.

In addition to reducing maintenance and repair costs and making for a smoother, more efficient system, the direct-drive transmission also provides a peppy ride that prioritizes acceleration while delivering higher torque over a wider range of speeds. It’s hard to go wrong when picking between these two potent powertrains, but the hybrid is tough to beat if you’re looking for the most exciting and efficient Accord on offer. The electrically-assisted Accord earns an outstanding EPA-estimated 51 MPG in the city and 44 MPG on the highway and offers over 600 miles of range between visits to the gas station.^[a] It’s a strong showing for the Accord, which has deftly embraced the hybrid approach to double down on its value-packed design.

Honda has always been known for its focus on safety, but the 2025 Accord takes this reputation to a new level with a robust design and generous suite of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The car earned a perfect five-star safety rating in every test performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).^[b] It also looks likely to repeat its 2024 Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), especially when you factor in the Accord’s stellar crash test performance.^[c]

The IIHS recently updated its testing regime to include a more comprehensive “moderate overlap” assessment, which measures the result of two vehicles colliding on the front corners when driving in opposite directions at 40 mph. This new test allows the IIHS to better measure the impact on rear-seat passengers, and the results were telling. While competing models like the Nissan Altima, Kia K5, and Hyundai Sonata were all prone to the sort of “submarining” that can cause passengers to slip out of their seatbelts and sustain head, neck and chest injuries, the Accord performed exceptionally well.

The Accord is also notable for the sheer scope of its safety features. The car’s standard Honda Sensing ADAS package is an incredibly comprehensive offering. From basic ADAS like a Collision Mitigation Braking System, Lane Keeping Assist System, and Road Departure Mitigation System to relatively sophisticated features like Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Traffic Jam Assist, a Traffic Sign Recognition System, and Driver Attention Monitor to ensure your attention isn’t wandering, Honda Sensing is incredibly well-rounded. While many other brands tend to limit some of the most vital safety-related tech to higher trims and pricey equipment packages, Honda has taken a different approach by making the full Honda Sensing suite standard across every trim. Every 2025 Accord is packed with advanced safety features that provide precious peace of mind every time you step behind the wheel.

The 2025 Accord might be an affordable option with a starting price of just $28,295, but there’s nothing cheap about the interior.^[a] Honda has become adept at crafting stylish cabins that impart a higher-end feel without breaking the bank, which is often a tough trick to pull off. From leather upholstery and heated and ventilated front seats to a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated rear seats, the Accord punches well above its modest price to deliver a refined driving experience. Honda has clearly prioritized the interior, designing the Accord with an impressive array of tech features, comfortable, supporting seating, and elegant honeycomb trim that masterfully disguises the sedan’s air vents.

The centerpiece of the Accord’s dashboard would have to be the standard seven-inch touchscreen display, which is upgraded to an expansive 12.3-inch screen on all of the hybrid trims. The central display serves as the perfect command center for all of the Accord’s navigation, entertainment, and convenience features. It can even be wirelessly tethered to your smartphone thanks to the inclusion of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. However, it’s the sedan’s standard 10.2-inch driver information screen that really gives the car its modern feel. Replacing the analog instruments found on the typical vehicle, the driver information screen can be used to adjust various settings and customized to show a wide variety of information. The 2025 Accord also includes a standard Wi-Fi hotspot and some alluring optional features like a 12-speaker Bose stereo system and a six-inch head-up display that allows drivers to keep tabs on vital metrics, take calls, and even view turn-by-turn navigation without letting their eyes stray from the road.

The Accord also sets itself apart with an ample interior that boasts excellent rear legroom and cargo space. Rear seat passengers will never feel cramped with 40.8 inches of rear legroom on offer, especially when compared to some of the Accord’s closest competitors. The Toyota Camry is considerably more cramped at 38 inches, while the Nissan Altima trails even further behind at 35.2 inches. It might not sound like that much of a difference, but a few precious inches can have a big impact on passenger comfort, especially when larger adult riders are relegated to the backseat. With 16.7 cu.ft. of cargo volume, the Accord is never hurting for space. From groceries and golf clubs to sports equipment, camping supplies, and more, the Accord’s trunk can accommodate plenty of cargo and bests both the Altima and Camry by over a full cubic foot.

The 2025 Accord represents a new highwater mark for the midsize Honda sedan. From its ultra-efficient hybrid powertrain and remarkable legroom to its arsenal of standard safety features and thoroughly modern interior, the Accord defies its affordable starting price to offer drivers an incredibly versatile vehicle. When you’re in the market for a new Accord, Ralph Honda should be your first and last stop. We offer an incredible buying experience thanks to our hassle-free approach to the process.

We’re eager to help every customer find the vehicle of their dreams, whether that is a new or used Honda truck, SUV, or minivan, or a sedan like the 2025 Accord. Our sales, service, and finance departments are here to work with you every step of the way, from the moment you step onto the lot and your first test drive to the day of sale and any subsequent maintenance or repair visits. We’ll even be here when it’s time to swap out your treasured Honda for a new model, offering competitive trade-in rates that’ll keep you coming back to Ralph Honda time and time again.