2026 Honda Accord

The Accord is the midsize sedan you recommend to people you actually like. While the Camry is the smarter financial play on paper, the Accord is the better car to drive — more responsive, more refined, and more enjoyable mile after mile. The 2026 refresh adds a larger 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus subtle styling tweaks. The hybrid is the version that makes the strongest case. At 204 horsepower and 46 MPG combined, it delivers midsize sedan power with compact car efficiency. The two-motor hybrid system is smooth and responsive, without the droning CVT behavior that plagues some competitors. Honda just won its fifth U.S. News "Best Car for Families" award for the Accord, and it's well-deserved. The gas-only Accord LX starts at $28,395, making it one of the most affordable midsize sedans on the market. But we'd push most buyers toward the Sport Hybrid at $33,795, which avoids the 1.5-liter turbo's documented oil dilution issues (particularly in cold climates) while delivering better performance and efficiency. No AWD remains the Accord's most notable omission — in a market where Subaru, Kia, and even Nissan offer it, Honda's FWD-only stance is increasingly hard to defend.